How The ‘Godfather Of Solar’ Ron Corio Became New Mexico’s First, And Only, Billionaire
1,003 Views Steering solar panels to track the sun made Ron Corio the Land of Enchantment’s richest person. Now, he’d prefer to remain out of the spotlight. Ron Corio was a teenager in New Jersey during the late 1970s when the Iranian Revolution triggered worldwide oil shortages, stranding him in bumper-to-bumper gas lines with his […]
Bill to boost pay for New Mexico educational assistants goes into effect June 16
798 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new law going into effect June 16 will raise the minimum pay for educational assistants in New Mexico. More than half of those workers can expect a raise this fall. Around 72% of the educational assistants working in New Mexico will get a salary raise, according to the Legislative Executive Study […]
New Mexico ranks as the worst state for child well-being
879 Views The 2023 Kids County Data Book shows New Mexico ranks last in the nation for child well-being. New Mexico was ranked on 16 different indicators for the well-being of children.
Court documents show prosecutors may choose to recharge Alec Baldwin
862 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – We could find out in the next six months if actor Alec Baldwin will face any charges connected to the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust.” That’s one of the revelations contained in recent court filings in the case of the film’s armorer — Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
New Mexico Youtuber, journalist files lawsuit against 7th Judicial District Court
892 Views TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – His viewers know him as James Freeman, a Youtuber who calls himself a ‘Government Watchdog.’ He documents the actions of local leaders and law enforcement. Behind the scenes, he’s James Springer from Torrance County.
Don’t get too excited about those rebates!
793 Views Commentary by Paul Gessing According to New Mexico’s Tax and Revenue Department rebate checks (or transfers to bank accounts) will be going out at any time during the middle of June. At the Rio Grande Foundation we welcome the $500 or $1,000 (depending on single/married filing status). This is especially true at a […]
Shelter animals in Albuquerque in need of foster care
1,273 Views The Animal Welfare Department is looking for people in Albuquerque who are willing to foster shelter animals. The Animal Welfare Department is reaching out to the public because their typical foster resources have already been used due to the number of animals being surrendered, according to Valerie Greif, a foster team member.
Weapons expert in Alec Baldwin case was hungover on set, prosecutors say
812 Views The weapons supervisor on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer was drinking and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the filming of “Rust,” prosecutors are alleging, saying she was likely hungover when she loaded a live bullet into the revolver that the actor used.
Ex-GOP candidate to remain jailed in connection with drive-bys at lawmakers’ homes
613 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge ruled that a failed political candidate will remain jailed on federal charges that include election interference related to a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque.
Pride Month Commemorated in Santa Fe
844 Views City officials and others gathered in front of Santa Fe City Hall on Monday to raise the Pride Flag and commemorate Pride Month. The flag raising came on the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting.
