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1 killed in crash involving semi-trucks near Arizona-New Mexico border
SANDERS, AZ (AZFamily) — At least one person has died after a crash involving semi-trucks on a freeway near the Arizona-New Mexico border early Friday morning. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 3 a.m., a semi-truck sideswiped another semi that was heading eastbound on Interstate 40 east of Sanders, which is roughly 20 miles from the New Mexico border.
Less than 5% of New Mexicans who lost Medicaid during ‘unwinding’ switched to private insurance
The “unwinding” of COVID-19 protections contributed to interruptions in care at local health centers in New Mexico, adding to their financial struggles that are attracting attention from state lawmakers. Federally qualified health centers are community clinics located in high-need areas or serving high-need communities. Medicaid is New Mexico’s safety-net health insurance program for the very […]
NM State auditor taking a look at CRRUA finances
The New Mexico state auditor’s office confirmed it’s taking a closer look at the books of a water utility for Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, and southern Doña Ana county. State Auditor Joseph Maestas said the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) was under scrutiny in an Aug. 19 letter to New Mexico Environmental Law Center […]
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.
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...
Predictions: Hezgothelook Z will win 2024 All American Futurity, make Triple Crown history
Monday is the day many quarter horse racing fans have been waiting for after a challenging year in Ruidoso. Hezgothelook Z will attempt to win the Quarter Horse Triple Crown for 2-year-olds for just the second time in history when he goes to post in the Grade 1, 440-yard All American Futurity at the Downs of Albuquerque. ...
Former inmate finds new life after release thanks to P.A.W.S. Program
Shawn Merl works six days a week as a caretaker, trainer, and dog walker for Action Programs for Animals in Las Cruces. Shawn went to work there after he was released from the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in July, after serving nearly a twelve-year sentence. Five years ago while still incarcerated, Shawn became involved with the P.A.W.S. prison program.
Game officials stop El Paso area high school football game after tensions escalate
SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO — The Mountain View and Santa Teresa football game ended earlier than expected after the two teams became testy. With 6:30 remaining in the game Thursday night, Aug. 29, game officials stopped the play before tensions escalated further. Mountain View won the season opener 33-7. Early in the fourth quarter,...
NMSP: Man dead after officer-involved shooting involving LCPD
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 41-year-old man is dead after he fled a traffic stop, leading to an officer-involved shooting involving the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) on Thursday night, Aug. 29, the New Mexico State Police announced in a news release. NMSP Investigations Bureau agents learned that at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29, […]
City of Las Cruces issues breach of lease notice to Memorial Medical Center
On Thursday, the City of Las Cruces issued a notice of breach letter to Memorial Medical Center [MMC] and Lifepoint Health concerning the lease agreement between the city, Doña Ana County, and the healthcare provider. City and county leadership gathered Friday for a news conference to discuss the ongoing dispute.
UNM president appoints new executive leader to Health Sciences Center
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