New study shows impact of alcohol on New Mexico
847 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Alcohol kills New Mexicans at a higher rate than anywhere else in the U.S. and that stat hasn’t changed since 1997. New Mexico has the highest alcohol-related death rate in the U.S. It sits at 86.6 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to 41.5 nationally, in 2020.
Disney film begins production in New Mexico
805 Views The film will include 10 New Mexican actors along with over 500 in-state workers participating SOCORRO, N.M. — A Disney family film has started filming in Socorro and will continue filming in New Mexico through May 2023. The film is a remake of, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.”
Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico
965 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A small New Mexico town near Albuquerque adopted an ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail, extending a wave of local government restrictions on abortion.
‘He opened opportunities for people’: Former Governor Jerry Apodaca passes away
978 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A former New Mexico governor has died. The current governor issued a statement about his passing. Former Governor Jerry Apodaca served as the governor of New Mexico in the mid-to-late-70s. Apodaca passed away on April 26, 2023, at age 88.
Student housing rates increase for next year
918 Views Considerable increase seen in the past four years The University of New Mexico’s Residence Life and Student Housing full-year contract rates are going up for the 2023-24 school year by $150 for traditional rooms and on-campus apartments, $80 and $120 for doubles and singles in suites, respectively, and $190 for apartments at Lobo […]
Cleanup efforts underway after floodwaters hit Chinle
1,124 Views CHINLE, Ariz. — Raging floodwaters from melting snowpack in the Chuska Mountains engulfed the Chinle community. A berm breach caused multiple residents to be displaced or stranded in their homes.
Edgewood considers blocking access to abortion pills by mail
858 Views EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Edgewood leaders have a new proposal to block local providers from sending and receiving abortion pills through the mail. It’s a proposal that hinges on an outdated federal law.
New Mexico State University men’s basketball coach vows to change the program’s culture
676 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – After a scandal-plagued men’s basketball season for New Mexico State University, new coach Jason Hooten is vowing a dramatic change in culture. Right now, he is working to recruit a team. “We’re just trying to, trying to get 13 guys together you know, and see where we can go with this. Lot […]
Sunland Park Mayor discusses cannabis, border issues, and economic development
711 Views KC Counts talks with Javier Perea about the impact cannabis sales have had on the community and more.
Report shows Albuquerque ranks 17th in the nation among other cities for homicide rate
869 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque is ranked 17th among 70 of the largest cities in the nation according to a report looking at trends for rape, robbery and aggravated assault but one of the eye-catching is the increase in homicides.
