Biden announces new steps on wildfires: US must ‘act fast’

993 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

593 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

747 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.

Rain lets up in Eddy County as showers move north

731 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 […]

Ahead of 4th of July, Gila National Forest asks residents to recreate responsibly

796 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.

Fluent Navajo speakers host language immersion camp at UNM

1,102 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.