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July 31 is the last day to donate to KRQE Cares Food for Kids
KRQE Cares Food for Kids aims to help close the gap when it comes to food insecurity in New Mexico. It’s no secret that New Mexico has struggled with food insecurity, but that doesn’t have to be our reality. Food for Kids partners with the Title 1 McKinney-Vento...
ALS New Mexico holds 10-year Ice Bucket Anniversary Party
The mission of ALS New Mexico is to offer solace, strength, and unwavering solidarity to all those touched by ALS. They also provide support, comprehensive care, and vital resources for those living with ALS along with their families as well. ALS New Mexico is holding an Ice Bucket Challenge on...
NMPED received grant funds to provide free digital training for New Mexicans
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Public Education Department has received a $453,000 Google Kids Initiative grant to give media literacy training to residents. This is a result of a 2021 settlement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Google. Training sessions will provide instruction to educators, parents, and community members on topics such […]
New Mexico Department of Health launches ad campaign to promote medical provider freedom
The New Mexico Department of Health announced a new marketing campaign, "Free to Provide," to highlight the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have to provide medical care and services that are restricted in other states.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans public safety town hall in Las cruces
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Las Cruces Thursday to host a town hall on public safety. The event was announced Monday, July 23 via news release from the Governor's office, stating she sought to engage the public on the topic. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains...
Rain chances decrease through the week
Drier air moves in from the north bringing wildfire smoke and decreasing the chance for rain. Isolated storm chances will continue through the week. Isolated rain chances have caused the NWS to issue a Flood Watch that includes the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar Area and areas west of Las Vegas. This Flood Watch will be in place through the afternoon on Tuesday July 23rd. Burn Scar flash flooding will remain a concern as we move into the evening.
USDA investment includes supporting New Mexico forest projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $17 million to support projects across nine forests in two states for Fiscal year 2024. Funding for the projects comes from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The investments are made possible by the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF). […]
‘SNL’ Alum Alex Moffat & Kennedy McMann Are Having A ‘Brewmance’
EXCLUSIVE: Saturday Night Live alum Alex Moffat and Nancy Drew‘s Kennedy McMann are starring in the independent feature comedy Brewmance. Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore & Lizze Broadway Among Final Additions To Netflix's 'Kinda Pregnant' The movie is the directorial debut of New Mexico native Keagan Karnes off a screenplay by Mary Haarmeyer and Stafford Douglas. Brewmance follows Amber, a headstrong brewery owner and Samuel, a slick marketing strategist, who clash over how to save her failing business. But as they stir up a plan to reinvent the brewery, they unexpectedly ferment their own love story. Also starring in Brewmance are Steven...
Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama
OSE/ISC Contact: Maggie Fitzgerald – maggie.fitzgerald@ose.nm.gov. Bureau of Reclamation Contact: Pacifica Casares-Chehy – pcasareschehy@usbr.gov. Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama: State and Federal partners coordinating to ensure safety and access to water. SANTA FE, N.M. –The Office of the State Engineer and the...
FEMA opening new disaster recovery centers in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – FEMA said they are opening more disaster recovery centers to help those affected by flooding and the Ruidoso wildfires. A new disaster recovery center will open at the Angus Church of the Nazarene (103 Bonita Park Road) in Angus to help those affected by the South Fork and Salt Wildfires. A mobile […]
Dancers flock to Las Cruces for Arts Lab Desert Peaks, plan public performance
For the fourth year since its inception, Arts Lab Desert Peaks is hosting dancers from around the U.S. in a two-week workshop in Las Cruces. The workshop kicked off July 22, and will run through Aug. 3 when the public is invited to view two public performances. A community gathering with a live DJ and free food was also scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 25 at Rentfrow Hall. ...
Las Cruces Public Schools begin new year with attendance focus
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- Las Cruces public schools welcomed students back on Monday, marking the start of the second year with a year-round schedule. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz told ABC-7 the district had a smooth transition as students returned to class, many with first-day jitters but overall excitement. Ruiz says...
Head Coach Tony Sanchez ready to meet expectations for NMSU football
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – In his first year as head football coach at New Mexico State Tony Sanchez is ready to meet expectations for the program. “We’ve done a really good job of changing the culture over the last two years,” said Sanchez. “I’m excited to get back in and continue to keep it going in a positive direction and fight for that third bowl game in a row, never done that before in school history.”
Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front […]
Lunchbox Lemonade to take place this Friday at Las Cruces Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department’s community outreach team is hosting its next LunchBox Lemonade this Friday, July 26, at the Plaza de Las Cruces Splash Pad. The Police Department says the Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages residents of all ages to have lunch with the community outreach team at an area […]
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