Trail of Ancients added to list of National Scenic Byways
839 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Trail of the Ancients has been added to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s list of National Scenic Byways. The route leads through many cultural and historic spots in New Mexico.
Bill to allow alcohol delivery, change liquor license costs moves forward
621 Views   HB 255 has already passed the house and is headed to state Senate ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Soon getting alcohol delivered along with your food to your door could become a reality. That’s if HB 255 which is sponsored by a group of bi-partisan legislators is able to make it through the state senate and […]
American Airlines pilot reports seeing strange object flying over New Mexico
983 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A pilot with American Airlines reported seeing a “long, cylindrical object” in the sky while flying over New Mexico. According to NBC News, the pilot was flying from Kentucky to Phoenix on Sunday. The pilot called air traffic control shortly after spotting something in the sky.
Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent struck, killed while walking dogs
715 Views   LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Las Cruces police say Karen Trujillo, school superintendent for New Mexico’s second largest city and a former head of the state Public Education Department, was struck by a minivan and killed while walking her dogs.
Udalls: Haaland criticism motivated ‘by something other than her record’
677 Views   Former Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.) called for the Senate to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as Interior secretary in a USA Today op-ed Tuesday, saying accusations of political radicalism “motivated by something other than her record.” The two argued that Haaland’s record on environmental issues is typical of a Democratic member of congress from […]
At current rate New Mexico won’t reach “herd immunity” until September 2022
638 Views   On average, about 2,400 people are receiving their full doses a day ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For us to be completely safe from COVID-19, our state has to achieve what is being called herd immunity. To get there, at least 75% of our population must be vaccinated. Currently, we are at 8%.
While APS stays remain virtual, neighboring states send students back to the classroom
750 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Many parents, students, and teachers have spoken up over the last few weeks about how the decision to keep students virtual will affect student athletes. New Mexico has opted for a slower school reopening approach compared to neighboring states such as Texas, Colorado and Arizona.
Research On Juarez Murders Housed In Las Cruces Archive
753 Views   In the early 1990s, growing numbers of women were reported missing or found dead across the city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Decades later advocates have documented more than 2,000 women were murdered yet none of their killers have been identified or convicted, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Effort to file lawsuit against NMPED to separate hybrid learning, athletics
1,015 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public School students and coaches are desperate to get back on the field, and now, they are ready to sue the state, asking them to split hybrid learning and athletics.
Haaland: Fossil fuels will ‘play a major role,’ but climate must be addressed
992 Views   Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), President Biden‘s nominee to lead the Interior Department, is expected to testify at her confirmation hearing Tuesday that fossil fuels will continue to “play a major role” in the U.S. but that the country must work harder to address climate change.
