Red River murder suspect claims self-defense in shooting
983 Views RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Jacob Castillo, now officially charged with murder following Saturday’s deadly shootout at Red River motorcycle rally, said the man he shot attacked him first. According to court documents, Castillo and other members of the Water Dogs motorcycle club claimed they were trying to avoid a group of Bandidos near the merchandise tents. […]
Solomon Peña federally charged for allegedly shooting at local lawmakers’ homes
741 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Federal prosecutors and law enforcement announced federal charges on Wednesday for a man they say shot at elected officials’ homes in a case that caught national attention. A grand jury indicted Solomon Peña on 11 federal counts for coordinating and helping to carry out drive-by shootings at the homes of […]
Severe storms hit New Mexico and bring damage to some
639 Views NEW MEXICO — Severe weather hit New Mexico with hail and tornados reported in the state. On Wednesday afternoon, severe storms began to form, eventually brining large hail, damaging winds and even tornados to some counties.
Office of Natural Resources Trustee finalizes Natural Resource Restoration Plan for injuries caused by 2015 Gold King Mine Release
1,118 Views The New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) released the final Natural Resource Restoration Plan # 2 for the 2015 Gold King Mine Release. The final restoration plan commits funding for 10 natural resource restoration projects using $12 million recovered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA contractors for […]
New Mexico House members prepare for debt ceiling bill vote
579 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Discussion in Washington, D.C., is still happening on the debt ceiling agreement between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez outlined some of the protections in the bill.
Tennessee woman found safe after New Mexico sighting
644 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The nationwide search for a couple who seemed to fall off the map after being stopped here in New Mexico has been found in northern California. Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend, Tyler Stratton, told Torrance County Deputies they were driving out to California to start over. But that was at […]
How much of the high Rio Grande flows does New Mexico get to keep
1,061 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Rio Grande is finally seeing high watermarks after running dry in some places last summer. But can New Mexico make use of all that water?
Gallup City Council hears public comment concerning potential abortion ban
956 Views Gallup may be the next city in New Mexico to pursue adopting an anti-abortion ordinance. Tensions ran high at the city’s council meeting late Tuesday evening as each side made its case in support of or opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Governor’s Goal To Build 30,000 New Homes A Year In New Mexico
855 Views Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the goal of the newly created Housing Investment Council will be to bring New Mexico’s affordable and workforce housing up to pace to meet the demand in the state.
USDA to bring new jobs and improved infrastructure to Rural Partners Network communities
983 Views The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they will be helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth, including areas in New Mexico. Scott Brocato spoke with Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary, about who will benefit.
