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Red Dot Studio Tour returns Labor Day weekend
The Silver City Art Association Red Dot Studio Tour returns once again Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 2. An artist reception will kick off the weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday evening, August 30, at Light Art Space Gallery, 209 West Broadway. Meet the artists, view a work representing each one’s studio, and pick up a brochure to guide you on your weekend tour. Tour hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The Studio Tour brochure is conveniently divided into two maps, in town and out of town, for easy planning and traveling.
Las Cruces working to address shortage of affordable housing
As New Mexico's housing crisis deepens, instances of homelessness continue to rise. This was the reality for Janielle Kaneakua. She left her home state of Hawaii for New Mexico in 2020, but was unable to secure stable housing as the Coronavirus Pandemic swept across the world. That is, until she learned about the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope from a caseworker.
Texas-New Mexico border town Sunland Park ranks second in statewide summer cannabis sales
More than two years after recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico, sales continue to climb. The latest numbers show that the state collected more than $50 million from recreational and medical cannabis sales in July, an increase of roughly $2 million compared to July 2023. Since the door opened to all cannabis sales...
KRQE Newsfeed: NMSP shooting suspect arrested, Ruidoso wildfire prevention, Hot temperatures, Funding boost, Van donation
Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Man accused of shooting at New Mexico State Police officer arrested – The man accused of firing at least 50 shots at a NMSP officer has been arrested. Police say the officer pulled over 40-year-old Fernando Silva for speeding in Farmington. Before the officer could get out of […]
Rams overpower visitors in season opener
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School boys soccer opened its season with a 3-0 drubbing of out-of-town visitors, the Las Cruces Bulldogs, on a hot Tuesday evening at RRHS soccer field. The Aug. 20 match opened with a grinding, physical pace. The Bulldogs used their size advantage to...
UNM Police want student, community input on new body camera policy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico says it is now working to implement body cameras on its campus police officers. UNM says Axon will provide the cameras to about 48 officers as part of a five year contract. The first year of that agreement will cost the school more than $340,000 and then will […]
Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive class
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of Albuquerque’s future mechanics are getting a chance to put their knowledge into practice, thanks to a big donation. “We’re excited to learn about the new parts,” said Lucas Sait, student at Sandia High School. Students at Sandia High School automotive shop can’t wait to get their hands on their newest project […]
Rio Rancho City Council to hear open space proposal for land near Southern and Unser
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) wants to officially turn some of their land into an open space for the public to enjoy. “It’s nice to have an area in the center where the residents can come and do something other than a regular park with playground equipment, […]
NMSU awards faculty members at fall 2024 convocation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated the new academic year by honoring six faculty members. According to the news release by NMSU, the fall 2024 convocation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to award the faculty members and over 200 Aggies were in attendance, along with Interim President Mónica Torres […]
Sandia National Labs offering internship program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs offers a number of outreach programs designed to cultivate the next generation of scientists and engineers. Kylie Grenier is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Texas in Austin studying Geophysics. “I’ve always really liked physics and I’ve always like no, I didn’t want to do just physics, but […]
Outdoor Economics Conference to talk New Mexico public lands returns to Las Cruces
The Outdoor Economics Conference is scheduled for Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 in Las Cruces. The conference is meant to bring together stakeholders, lawmakers and the public to "advance economic development strategies and opportunities" connected to New Mexico public lands. As part of the Conference, Adventure Pitch applications are now open. Adventure Pitch offers...
Pharmacy deserts may grow as independent stores struggle with Medicare reimbursements
A change meant to save patients money has community pharmacies shutting their doors and turning people away across the country. Pharmacies in rural or disadvantaged areas face the highest costs, and pharmacy deserts might start spreading. First Walmart closed early last year, then the Walgreens a couple blocks away, and...
ABQ BioPark euthanizes loggerhead sea turtle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 25-year resident at the Albuquerque aquarium has died. The ABQ BioPark said Mimi the loggerhead sea turtle was undergoing surgery for abnormally sized follicles in her abdomen. The care team learned she would not survive the procedure and euthanized her while she was under anesthesia. Mimi arrived in Albuquerque in 1997 after […]
Wanted man detained in Clovis after fleeing US Marshalls in Portales
On Monday, August 19, members of the Region V Drug Task Force were contacted and requested to assist in finding Tevin Lee King. King is wanted out of Albuquerque, New Mexico for robbery, stemming from a home invasion. It was reported that King wasc possibly headed to Clovis from the...
California man facing firearms charges in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A California man is being charged with allegedly selling firearms without a license, interstate travel while selling firearms, and making unlawful transactions to promote the sale. Brian Joseph, 52, appeared in front of a federal judge and will remain in custody until his trial, which has not been scheduled. Court documents state […]
Watch: Sierra Ferrell Delivers Stunning First-Time Rendition of Little Feat’s “Willin'”
Sierra Ferrell continued her Shoot for the Moon tour on Sunday, August 18, during a stop at The Bridge in Santa Fe, N.M. After commencing the night with Trail of Flowers’ stand-out “I Could Drive You Crazy” and following up with a series of pulls off of Long Time Coming and Washington by the Sea, the songstress and her band arrived on a first-time cover, the Lowell George-written, Little Feat-popularized “Willin’.”
Albuquerque City Councilors face controversy over tipped minimum wage law
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council chambers were packed Monday evening as members of the community filed in to hear what city lawmakers were going to do about the local minimum wage and tipped workers. Controversy erupted last week when it came to light that some councilors wanted to match the city’s tipped wage to the […]
Disabled veteran continues to seek answers from VA after years of neurological complications
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The family of a young veteran suffering from major health complications is desperate for help after they say the VA has left them seeking answers. Heather Gariepy once had a promising military career, but was cut short eight years ago after she developed neurological...
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