Hiker Rescued on Sandia Peak
942 Views Man was near the top of La Luz Trail ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rescue crews saved a hiker who got stuck near the top of La Luz Trail in the Sandia Mountains. Officials say a 41-year-old man got to the last quarter of the trail Monday night and found himself stuck in waist-deep snow.
Sandia Peak Tram closed until May for maintenance
932 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Now through May 3, the Sandia Peak Tram and TEN 3 restaurant will close for their regular, annual spring maintenance. The tram and the 10,300-foot-high restaurant closed Tuesday. They’ll close through May 3 and resume regular operations May 4.
Isotopes: The boys are back in town
715 Views The Albuquerque Isotopes had their first home series of the season against the Salt Lake Bees. The first three games of the series were competitive, but the Isotopes only came back to win one. The home opener on Tuesday, April 4 had a crowd of over 6,639 despite it being 43 degrees at the […]
People more vigilant this fire season
648 Views Fire crews put out a fire near Jemez Springs that burned a few acres. A similar situation happened on Sunday on Highway 550 near Farmington.
Police dispel active shooter threat at New Mexico resort
663 Views SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — A call to authorities about a possible active shooter on a pueblo north of Albuquerque on Monday that led to the evacuation of some guests at a hotel appears to be unfounded, according to an FBI agent.
What bills were vetoed in New Mexico?
685 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a 60-day session with extended debates on state funds, wildfires, gun safety, and abortion, it’s now past the deadline for New Mexico’s Governor to sign bills into law. And while Michelle Lujan Grisham did sign more than 200, others didn’t meet her approval and received a veto.
Democratic governors are stockpiling abortion pills in the wake of Texas ruling
945 Views Democratic governors are stockpiling abortion medications as the future of reproductive health is potentially fought out in federal court. On Monday, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced the state has already acquired enough doses of mifepristone to last for a year. Healey said the University of Massachusetts Amherst last week purchased 15,000 doses, which could arrive […]
New Mexico broadcast trailblazer passes away at 90
588 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A giant in the New Mexico broadcasting world has died. He was 90 years old. A trailblazer for public radio and television, Duane Ryan, served the ENMU community for nearly 50 years. He moved to Portales as an assistant professor at the university in 1967.
Las Cruces screenwriter wins screenwriting competition for short film to be shot at Spaceport America
1,728 Views Las Cruces actress-director-screenwriter Autumn Gieb’s script won the Stagecoach Foundation’s Screenwriting Competition to become a short film to be shot at Spaceport America. Scott Brocato spoke to Autumn about her winning screenplay, Dave’s Not Here.
First US lunar rover headed to the moon and college students made it
638 Views ‘Iris’ the small and lightweight rover will ride to the lunar surface on the rocket-powered Peregrine lander. The U.S. has had quite a presence on the moon throughout history. We landed the first person on its surface, staked the first flag, brought back samples, and we’re headed back in just a few years. […]
