Bill to exempt the use police body-cams in certain situations gets “do-pass”
642 Views   Senate Bill 368, which is sponsored by Senator Harold Pope, would allow law enforcement officers to suspend the recording on their body cameras in situations that involve notifying a member of the public of a death, the conduction of an undercover investigation sanctioned by a law enforcement agency and operations involving the recovery […]
NMSU system ends COVID-19 vaccine, case reporting requirements
940 Views   The New Mexico State University system announced Wednesday that it will end its requirement that all employees and students become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or enrollment. The requirement has been in place since January 2022 for employees and was extended to in-person students in July 2022.
New Mexicans seek long-term conservation funds, but legislators divided on key detail
956 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is inching closer to getting long-term funding for environmental conservation projects across the state. But disagreements between legislators could cause trouble for the plan to set up conservation funds.
Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge
817 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a political committee at a trial in southern New Mexico.
Westbound I-40 closed at Gallup
1,143 Views   Interstate 40 will close in Gallup due to winter weather conditions in Arizona. Gallup police say Interstate 40 westbound will close at Gallup Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
President of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association speaks out about aerial gunning of stray cattle
927 Views   Over the weekend, aerial gunning commenced for a second year of stray feral cattle in the Gila Wilderness. Scott Brocato spoke with Loren Patterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, about how he felt about the aerial gunning and what he feels should be the solution to the stray cattle issue.
Lovington moves forward with plans for micro-distillery
637 Views   LOVINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Lovington is working to bring new life to its downtown. Lovington is one step closer to having it’s first micro-distillery all thanks to grant money from the USDA.
New Mexico’s next storm system set for Thursday
778 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s next storm system is set for Thursday but warnings and advisories are already posted Wednesday. That’s because some snow showers will roll into the northwestern part of the state Wednesday. Places like Farmington and Gallup are already under a winter weather advisory.
Off-duty sheriff fatally shoots dog in Farmington
682 Views   FARMINGTON, N.M. — A dog was shot in San Juan County by an off-duty sheriff after the vehicle made a stop inside Farmington on Friday. San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari, who was off-duty, noticed a vehicle make several traffic violations before parking at La Plata Drive and Padilla Drive, according to SJCSO. Ferrari […]
Men’s basketball: Lobos defeat Fresno State in final home game 80-94
741 Views   On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball defeated the Fresno State University Bulldogs 94-80 in their final home game of the season. They improved to a 8-9 record in conference play. It was senior night at The Pit: Emmanuel Kuac, KJ Jenkins, Josiah Allick, Jaelen House and Morris Udeze were […]
