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New Mexico State Fair announces Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge contestants
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair announced competitors in the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. Ten restaurants from across New Mexico will participate in the challenge to serve up the best green chile cheeseburger. “This is the Super Bowl of Green Chile Cheeseburger contests in this State,” said State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning. […]
New Mexico Department of Justice sues more landowners over blocked waterways
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is expanding its lawsuit against landowners accused of blocking public waterways. The state is including property owners Richard and Jean Jenkins in the lawsuit. The NMDOJ said they met with Jenkins and Erik Briones and told them they needed to remove obstructions and signs falsely claiming access […]
High plutonium levels found near New Mexico neighborhood, research group claims
A group of researchers is warning that testing around a Los Alamos, New Mexico neighborhood has revealed what it calls "alarmingly high levels of plutonium." But to Department of Energy officials, the area remains safe.
Striving for Solar: A conversation with Justin Horwath
Maxeon, Inc., a global solar company, plans to build a large factory at Mesa del Sol, a master planned community just southeast of Albuquerque, with a promise of eventually creating 1,800 jobs. If the company succeeds, they would be one of the largest manufacturers in the state. Other renewable energy companies have announced plans to open in the state as well, spurred on by incentives included in the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
NMSU gets millions in federal grant money to boost manufacturing business
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A state university got millions of dollars to take New Mexico’s manufacturing capabilities to the next level. New Mexico State University was awarded a federal grant to improve economic partnerships. “The overall hope is for us to make advanced manufacturing an economic driver for the state,” said Jay Misra, Associate Dean of […]
Ways to donate to KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids
The mission of KRQE Cares is to positively impact children in low-income families throughout the state of New Mexico. Viewers generosity over the years has allowed us to put over 29,000 pairs of shoes on kids. If you would like to donate you can do so online anytime, through a...
Biden administration finalizes solar lands plan, touts permitting progress
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday it had finalized a plan to expand solar energy on federal lands in 11 western states, part of a broader push to speed the permitting and construction of big infrastructure projects.
PEEC To Host Exclusive 3-Day Geological Field Trip To Ship Rock And El Malpais Sept. 13-15
Discover New Mexico’s Geological Wonders with PEEC on an expert-led field trip to Ship Rock and El Malpais this Sept. 13-15. Courtesy/PEEC. The community is invited to join local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff, along with PEEC Sept. 13-15, for an exciting three-day geologic field trip exploring northwestern New Mexico.
New Mexicans can expect to see more skunks across the state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico striped skunk is getting ready to tackle cooler weather by getting out earlier in the evening to bulk up on food. An ABQ BioPark senior zookeeper said to watch carefully for skunks between dawn and dusk when they are most active. “If you do see a skunk, even if […]
New Mexicans must again interview to qualify for SNAP food and TANF cash aid
Anyone who qualifies to receive public food or cash aid will need to plan time for an interview if they want to renew benefits. On Sept. 1, the New Mexico Health Care Authority will require people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to complete an interview in-person or over the phone to continue […]
NM Supreme Court issues ruling on Miranda Rights
In a ruling Monday, the New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the challenges of two defendants who said county sheriffs’ offices violated their Miranda rights. Specifically, notifying them of their right to an attorney. The Justices ruled that the way detectives phrased the warnings was sufficient. Anyone who’s watched cop shows like Law and Order has a sense […]
New Mexico State Police investigate murder in Chimayo
CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide at a home in Chimayo. It started on Monday when NMSP officers were called to a home for domestic violence where a woman was heard screaming for help. Dispatch received a second call about a fire at the home. Firefighters removed 46-year-old Analilia Morales from […]
Pick Apples And Celebrate Northern New Mexico’s Heritage At Los Luceros Harvest Festival Saturday Sept. 22
ALCALDE — Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) invites everyone to join in their largest event of the year, Harvest Festival, which kicks off the apple picking season. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, and the orchard will be open for visitors to pick apples to take home. This family-friendly event celebrates the harvest season, as well as Northern New Mexico’s rich culture and heritage.
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