New Mexico Legislative Session Ends Without Drama
593 Views The 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session came to an end at noon on Saturday and without a lot of drama in the closing hours. Despite not getting all of what they wanted to accomplish, House Democrats said it was a good and productive session.
NM 152 roadway closure
937 Views The New Mexico Department of Transportation has closed the Geronimo Scenic Byway due to a potential roadway failure. Large cracks in the asphalt were found and could lead to further road deterioration.
Heavy snow impacting fire season and ski resorts in New Mexico
946 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s officially spring, but winter will be sticking around this week. New Mexico has been getting more snow than usual and it’s impacting the state from the ski resorts to the fire season.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Navajo Nation water rights
976 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Navajo Nation has taken its fight for water access to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court heard arguments Monday that the U.S. government has a duty to address Navajo water rights. The tribe wants access to water from the lower Colorado River that flows along the reservation’s northwest border.
Meet the first female vice president of the Navajo Nation
985 Views Navajo Nation, N.M. — Back in January, Vice President Richelle Montoya was sworn in and made history in doing so, as she became the highest-appointed official in the history of the Navajo Nation. “How does it feel?” Montoya said. “All I can say is I am extremely humbled, extremely humbled to have been put […]
UNM student and pro rock climber seeks second national title
645 Views 19-year-old competitive rock climber and University of New Mexico Lobo Isis Rothfork will represent New Mexico in Chicago at the Youth National Championships, hosted by USA Climbing, in July. With two landmark seasons under her harness, Rothfork remarked that she has a different mentality going into competition.
Have a Student in New Mexico Schools? Here Is What to Know About How School Discipline Works.
896 Views New Mexico public schools expel Native American students more often than white students. Gallup-McKinley County Schools is the reason for most of this difference. Gallup-McKinley County Schools is in western New Mexico.
Lawmakers wrap up busy legislative session
979 Views After a 60-day session in the roundhouse, the governor says a lot was accomplished — other lawmakers say more could have been done. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) had a lot to say about what has been done this year. Bills involving CYFD and gun control have been hot-button issues. She expanded on […]
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján shares more about legislation he’s working on
615 Views New Mexico U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján talks about legislation he’s working on to help boost local meat processing facilities and other issues facing New Mexico and the country.
‘Bear huggers’ wanted with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
926 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring “professional bear huggers.” The department is looking for conservation officers who are willing to work hands-on with wildlife in New Mexico.
