Deadly shooting in Red River leaves vendors, businesses in tough spot
1,027 Views RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) — An annual event in Red River started out normal, but organizers pulled the plug due to violence. A shooting left multiple people dead, and others were injured.
High water levels boost businesses in Elephant Butte area
935 Views “We’re very blessed to have people start to come back to town again,” Derek Bean is the general manager of New Mexico Wake in Elephant Butte. His store is right up the hill from Elephant Butte Lake, which was packed over the holiday weekend.
Body recovery underway in the Rio Grande
520 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A body recovery is underway in southwest Albuquerque after it was reported that a person was floating down the river. Albuquerque Fire Rescue first made the discovery and notified other first responders.
New Census data shows New Mexicans are getting older
1,011 Views New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows New Mexico’s population is aging. New Mexico’s total population increased by 2.8% from 2010 to 2020, but the population of people ages 65 and older increased by 43.7%, according to 2020 Census data released by the Census Bureau and analyzed by Geospatial Population Studies at The University of […]
Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
840 Views SAN DIEGO (AP) — The death in Border Patrol custody of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl is the second child migrant fatality in two weeks under government supervision, raising questions about how prepared authorities are to address medical emergencies of people arriving after an often-exhausting journey.
New Mexico could benefit from Colorado River Basin deal
1,008 Views “This agreement has potential to benefit New Mexico who depend on Colorado River water for our drinking water,” John Fleck said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Biden administration struck a breakthrough deal to address ongoing drought conditions along the Colorado River Basin Monday.
Report: Nearly 50% increase in homelessness in New Mexico
893 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Homelessness in New Mexico does not seem to be getting better. In fact, a new report to the state Legislative Finance Committee shows a 48% increase in homelessness over the past year.
Tornado touches down in eastern New Mexico Wednesday, storms continue overnight
756 Views A large tornado moved through eastern New Mexico Wednesday evening. Afternoon storm chances continue in the eastern half of the state through the end of the week.
Legislative Finance Committee extends timeline for hiring new director
810 Views The powerful Legislative Finance Committee held its first interim meeting this week and appointed Charles Sallee as interim director. The committee is extending its search for a permanent director.
Gov. Lujan Grisham revives commission to fight organized crime
912 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office says they have a plan to crack down on the organized crime that is plaguing the state. The Organized Crime Commission will investigate organized crime rings, come up with programs to address this crime, and give annual reports to both the governor and the Legislature.
