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City of Las Vegas lifts all water restrictions
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas, New Mexico has lifted all water restrictions after recent flash flooding had placed stress on the city’s water reserves. The city says reserve levels have stabilized, allowing residents and businesses to use water without any restrictions. Officials say they will continue to monitor water reserves in the […]
Law firm threatens to sue FEMA over delays in aid for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Victims of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire are still struggling to get federal assistance. The destructive blaze burned more than 300,000 acres in 2022 devastating homes and businesses. Residents said the federal government has failed to respond or have stalled claims for recovery assistance. A law firm representing many of those […]
Pateros graduate sinks hole in one with PGA scholarship
PATEROS -- Aidan Hall, a 2021 graduate of Pateros High School and now attending New Mexico State University, shot the equivalent of a hole-in-one when he was selected as one among 25 students at 15 colleges awarded a prestigious $8,000 scholarship from the PGA WORKS John and Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program.
Devon Dampier ready to drive the Lobos offense as QB 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Devon Dampier is ready to go into his sophomore season at New Mexico as the starting quarterback. He will play his first game as QB 1 when the Lobos host Montana State in the season opener on Aug. 24. Dampier does the same thing before...
In an uncertain world, college is a good bet
A new class of more than 2,400 first-year students is about to start at New Mexico State University this fall, alongside 9,000 continuing undergraduate students and 2,200 graduate students. These students have committed to working toward that day when they walk across the Commencement stage at the Pan American Center to the cheers of family, friends and hundreds of other graduates. They have all opted to invest in their future by spending time and money on the promise of a college education at an institution where they can feel at home.
Family seeks answers 41 years after teen’s death in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) –The family of a young woman whose death remains unsolved 41 years later continues to seek answers and hopefully one day justice. On Aug. 14, 1983, the body of 17-year-old Maria Dolores Molina was found on railroad tracks near Vado, New Mexico. Molina was last seen the night before in Berino where she […]
Legislative Finance Committee reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in Ruidoso
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The damage left by wildfires in and around Ruidoso have reshaped the area for years to come. Now facing millions of dollars in repairs, the state is also trying to work toward preventing another destructive wildfire in the area. Lawmakers spent hours talking about the Salt and South Fork Fires Tuesday morning and said […]
BCSO investigating fatal crash in northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash near Paseo Del Norte and 2nd Street. One person died as a result of the crash. The cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not been released. BCSO announced Paseo Del Norte has been reopened as of 8:05 p.m.
Video: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chase
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fight breaks out in downtown Albuquerque, but the cavalry comes to the rescue. That happened over the weekend when the Albuquerque Police Department’s horse-mounted unit, took a pair of troublemakers, into custody. It almost looked like a scene out of the Old West. “Hey hold my horse. Hold my horse,” an officer […]
Las Cruces Unveils Adult Pickleball Tournament at East Mesa Recreation Complex
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is serving up an exciting way to say hello to the East Mesa Recreation and Sports Complex with an adult pickleball tournament slated for September 14-15. Pickleball enthusiasts and newbies alike, mark your calendars, because registration kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, and won't stop until the tournament's roster is stuffed like, well, a pickle jar. The City, known for its inclusive community events, invites anyone 18 and over to put their paddle prowess to the test for a $20 team fee, and that's due when you sign up, players.
Car seat clinic in Rio Rancho
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — As the 17th anniversary of former Rio Rancho Police Department’s Germaine Casey’s death approaches, RRPD is honoring the fallen officer’s memory with a car seat clinic. RRPD and the NMDOT are partnering to hold the Germaine Casey Memorial Car Seat Inspection clinic this weekend in Rio Rancho. Certified car seat technicians will be on hand in the Target parking lot on from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday to check if car seats are installed properly, if correct car seats are being used, and if car seats are expired, or have been recalled. Casey, died in a motorcycle crash near the Sunport while helping to escort former President George W. Bush on Aug. 27th, 2007.
Former UVA Football coach Bronco Mendenhall has the attention of New Mexico fans
A few national media outlets have proclaimed that the best college football hire in the offseason took place at the University of New Mexico, which hired former UVA coach Bronco Mendenhall. Yep, UNM, which has two winning seasons in the last two decades. Mendenhall will make his debut with his...
Nine Mile Picnic Grounds near Sandia Crest reopening September 6
**Editor’s note: The original photo and video in this story displayed the incorrect area. The main image has been updated. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nine Mile Picnic Grounds in the Cibola National Forest is reopening with a new look. The popular picnic area has been closed since 2017 when renovations began. Visitors can visit the site […]
Fashion Designer Josh Tafoya Explores Genizaro Heritage at Event That Aims to Be Native South by Southwest
“It’s all starting to cross-pollinate down here,” said Amy Denet Deal, the brainchild behind the Indigenous Futures 4Ever fashion show held at the Santa Fe Railyard on Saturday night, where CFDA interim member Josh Tafoya and other performers and designers from the Southwestern U.S., Canada and Mexico represented the best of the global Indigenous arts movement.The Next Alexander McQueen, a Rush of Rooster Feathers and Trippy Quills: Indigenous Designers Celebrate Heritage and Innovation at SWAIA Native Fashion Show With a blend of runway, Native American hoop dance, hip-hop and spoken word, the joyful happening could offer a lesson or two to...
New Mexico State University updates tailgating rules
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Changes are coming to New Mexico State University’s tailgating rules this football season. Parking lots will shut down two hours after the game or at midnight, whichever comes sooner. For the non-student lots, tailgating will be allowed at 9 a.m. for games that start before 5 p.m. or 11 a.m. for evening […]
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