New Mexico bill to ban plastic bags moves forward
868 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, New Mexico’s legislators took the state one step closer to banning plastic shopping bags. The idea is to keep the ubiquitous bags from polluting and trashing New Mexico’s environment.
Dangerously strong winds with possible power outages expected in New Mexico
652 Views Near hurricane force winds Strong, dangerous winds are possible across New Mexico on Wednesday. Wind gusts above 65 and 75 miles per hour are possible in Albuquerque and most of New Mexico.
Addressing overdose deaths in New Mexico
999 Views Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — House Bill 263 sponsored by Rep. Tara L. Lujan and Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil, would expand on the existing Harm Reduction Act, which aims to cut down on overdoses.
“Billy the Kid Festival” in Las Cruces – Rio Grande Theatre – February 24-26
1,020 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with the Friends of Pat Garrett Board of Directors members, Karla Steen, and Dan Crow, musical duo “Crow and Karla,” to talk to us about the “2023 Billy the Kid Festival.” Previously known […]
DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting
1,004 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday it is dropping the gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.”
Daylight Saving Time bill passes first committee in NM Legislature
647 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – We change our clocks to “fall back” and “spring forward” and for years, lawmakers have been trying to exempt New Mexicans from ever changing their clocks again. “Being an educator for 30 years, you know, I saw how hard it was for the time adjustment for students,” says sponsor of Senate Bill […]
Shoho named new NMSU provost
466 Views Alan R. Shoho, dean and professor emeritus of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been named New Mexico State University’s new provost and chief academic officer following a national search, NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu announced today. Shoho begins his new role April 17.
Lawmakers battling over regulation of guns in New Mexico
698 Views After the Uvalde mass shooting, New Mexico legislators, like Andrea Romero (D) believed an issue needed to be addressed — which is why House Bill 101 is being sponsored by lawmakers to prevent a mass shooting like that from happening in New Mexico.
Court upholds ban against Cowboys for Trump co-founder
734 Views The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected a final appeal for reconsideration by a New Mexico politician and Donald Trump supporter who was removed and barred from elected office for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
State wrestling champions crowned on Saturday
921 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The state wrestling tournament wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at the top team finishes and individual winners.
