Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88 in Taos, NM
764 Views TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has announced that he has died at the age of 88. In a tweet, the family says Rumsfeld was in Taos, New Mexico when he died.
Biden announces new steps on wildfires: US must ‘act fast’
982 Views President Biden announced a series of steps in response to intensifying wildfires in the western U.S. on Wednesday, calling the fires “a problem for all of us” and saying the U.S. must act “fast” during a meeting with western governors.
Los Alamos County named healthiest community in the country
576 Views LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Los Alamos County was named the healthiest community in the country for the second year in a row. According to U.S. News and World Report, the study looked at more than 3,000 communities nationwide and factored in COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates, mental health and overall well-being.
1 dead after car swept off flooded road in Carlsbad
732 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — At least one person is dead after their car was swept off a closed, flooded road in Carlsbad Tuesday night. State police said someone drove their vehicle into floodwaters and the vehicle flipped over.
New Mexico COVID-19 Vaccinations: 70% Have Had One Shot; 62% Fully Vaccinated
716 Views SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday that the state has reached the significant milestone of administering at least one COVID vaccine dose to 70.7% of New Mexicans 16 years of age and older.
Rain lets up in Eddy County as showers move north
708 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Flood Warning continues for Eddy County this morning after 1 to 4 inches of rain fell in the area yesterday. Rain has ended there for the morning, which will help the water start to subside. The Metro, western New Mexico, and southern Colorado are dry this morning, but more […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits El Paso With A Message: It’s Time For Immigration Reform
751 Views Vice President Kamala Harris visited El Paso Friday after weeks of criticism by Republicans over her failure to make a stop at the border. Prior to the Harris visit, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott revived hard-line immigration measures used by the Trump administration.
Ahead of 4th of July, Gila National Forest asks residents to recreate responsibly
778 Views SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Ahead of the Fourth of July, the Forest Service is urging New Mexicans to recreate responsibly. The Gila National Forest reports in a press release that the state’s mountains, parks, trails, and back roads have seen an unprecedented number of visitors.
Former Lobo runs to become U.S. Olympian days after becoming naturalized citizen
1,081 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Three days after becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen, Weini Kelati, will compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Kelati was born in Eritrea in East Africa.
Fluent Navajo speakers host language immersion camp at UNM
1,084 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Navajo language is reportedly one of the toughest languages to learn, but a team of fluent speakers at the University of New Mexico are holding an immersive language camp to help others learn.
