Bernalillo County finds cheap, simple solution to prevent catalytic converter thefts
655 Views ALBUQUERQUE – It’s a problem across the state – catalytic converter thefts. But now Bernalillo County says it has found a cheap, low-tech solution that has almost made this problem disappear.
New statewide ad campaign encourages cannabis safety
892 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s recreational marijuana industry is bringing new opportunities and new concerns to residents across the state. On Wednesday, the state’s Cannabis Control Division launched a new ad campaign reminding New Mexicans about the rules and regulations surrounding the drug.
Wildfire begins in Upper Bear Canyon near Albuquerque
724 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A fire has started in the Upper Bear Canyon near the city limits of Albuquerque. The fire is within the Sandia Wilderness. The size of the fire is currently a half acre and the possible cause is a lightning strike, according to New Mexico Fire Information.
Interior bans drilling around New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon to protect sacred, historic sites
1,016 Views Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced on June 2 that her agency is withdrawing public lands within 10 miles of Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new leasing and mining. The move protects more than 490 square miles around the park from development.
Caught on Camera: Dramatic rescue of 3 hikers off a cliff in New Mexico
916 Views CATRON COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico State Police rescued 3 stranded hikers on May 23. State police say 3 hikers became stranded on a cliffside when they lost the trail they were on.
New Mexico will no longer suspend your driver’s license if you fail to appear in court
724 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new law going into effect June 16 will let New Mexicans keep their driver’s licenses even if they fail to appear in court. Also, soon hundreds of thousands of people will be automatically given back their licenses.
Forest Service says it’s not obligated to follow state law on prescribed burns
703 Views The U.S. Forest Service scheduled two prescribed burns last week in the southwest part of the state despite a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. Ultimately the agency burned the day before, but not the day of the warning.
ABQ Biopark loses another animal
816 Views The Albuquerque BioPark announced that their 26 year-old polar bear named Koluk passed via euthanasia on May 26. The zoo’s decision to put down the large animal was due to Koluk’s rapid health decline, the park stated.
5 Albuquerque teens killed in surge of shootings
682 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Tuesday, Albuquerque police identified five teens killed in a surge of shootings all within the first week of June. “There are more and more teens armed with firearms now than any other period than I’ve ever seen,” said APD Chief Harold Medina during a press conference Monday.
Albuquerque drug bust yields thousands of fentanyl pills, 15 guns
932 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said they took down a major drug operation on Tuesday.
