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Harris, Heinrich hold wide leads in New Mexico: Poll
Vice President Harris and New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich (D) hold significant leads over their Republican opponents in the blue-leaning state that the GOP had expressed some optimism about when President Biden was still in the race, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling/The Hill released Friday showed Harris leading former…
Scientist: plutonium contamination still present in NM's Acid Canyon
A scientist who said he found extreme plutonium contamination in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon believes concerned residents should invest in monitoring equipment for greater peace of mind. Over a 20-year period ending in 1963, liquid and often radioactive waste was dumped down the canyon. Michael Ketterer, professor emeritus of chemistry...
NM High School Football, Week 1: Las Cruces High dominates Mayfield
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The high school football season in New Mexico is officially underway. Games started on Friday night, Aug. 23 and continue Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24. Headlining Friday night’s slate of games was the 62nd all-time meeting between rivals Las Cruces High and Mayfield. It was the first time in the rivalry’s […]
The Wall is Complete in Angel Fire
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial built by Dr Victor Westphall and his wife Jeanne was built to honor their eldest son Lt. Victor David Westphall who was killed in action in Vietnam. The Memorial they built stands on a hill at the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in the...
Raton Tigers Shut Out Tohatchi Cougars in Season Opener in the Jungle Friday Night
The boys of fall once again took to the field as Raton hosted the Tohatchi Cougars for not only the season opener but the home opener as well on a warm Friday night in the Jungle and boy what a Raton game it was as the defense held strong and kept the Cougars scoreless through the final buzzer.
Fire destroys home in San Juan County
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A family in San Juan County is without a home Friday night after a fire broke out earlier in the day. Photos showed the blaze with smoke billowing in the air. The fire left the home in ruin. The fire department warned people to avoid the area and were able […]
Veterans Integration Center opens new transitional housing for homeless veterans
“You can’t help but be captured about what this is going to do, what this is going to mean for the community, and the number of veterans that are going to be served and helped, after they have signed on the line for our country, to defend our country. I think this is the least that we could do for them.”
Experience high-speed fun for the whole family at Vado Speedway Park
VADO, NM- Vado Speedway Park is gearing up for another thrilling season, where speed racing excitement meets family fun. Founded by Royal Jones, who has been passionate about speed racing for over 40 years, the park was created to share the joy of the sport with everyone. The cars at...
Bernalillo County: 65-year-old woman dies after testing positive for West Nile virus
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 65-year-old woman died in Bernalillo County after testing positive for West Nile virus, according to the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department and Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department. Three cases of human West Nile virus have been reported in the county...
In this tiny New Mexico town, the air quality is worse than in downtown L.A.
A group of air quality scientists with decades of experience have found some of the worst air pollution they’ve encountered in years in the tiny town of Loving, New Mexico, where the ozone level is often worse than it is in downtown Los Angeles. Despite the elevated readings, the Environmental Protection Agency — the primary […]
High school football Saturday highlights – Week 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening week of high school football came to a close with Saturday’s slate of games. Here’s a look at some of the scores and highlights. Eldorado made the trip down to Las Cruces to play Organ Mountain at the Field of Dreams. The difference in the game came down to a […]
UNM fizzles out in season opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first half was full of exciting plays and hope for the Lobo football team. The second half was not. After opening the game on a 17-0 run, UNM’s lead slowly shrank in the fourth quarter. The Lobos conceded 21 unanswered points, including a game winning touchdown with 10 second remaining. UNM […]
Starbucks’ plot for first drive-through cafe sparks intense backlash forcing chain to hire security to protect site
STARBUCKS has been forced to bring in extra security to guard a construction site after two arson attacks at the same location. The coffee giant wants to build its first drive-through cafe in Taos, New Mexico, but residents have boycotted the development, leading to what’s been dubbed “Charbucks.” To protect the area from another attack, […]
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