Protesters at Coronado Mall bring attention to Israel-Hamas war
Views 0 For months, groups have been trying to spread awareness of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Protesters once again did that before Christmas. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The sights and sounds of last-minute holiday shopping filled the Coronado Center, but one group at the mall had a different plan — to protest the Hamas-Israel conflict.
Why New Mexico’s state cookie has stayed true over generations
Views 0 New Mexico is one of only two states in the U.S. that has an official state cookie. Lawmakers so designated the biscochito in 1989, but the cookie was a tradition in New Mexican households long before that.
A look at the 2023 Good News Stories from New Mexico
Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Just like that, 2023 is over. KRQE News 13 is looking back on some of the local heartwarming of the year. Below is a list of KRQE’s Good News stories from the past year.
Legislative Education Study Committee Endorses Bills For Upcoming Session
Views 0 The Legislative Education Study Committee has approved its list of endorsed legislation proposals for the upcoming 30-day session that begins in January. The committee approved bills that include requiring all public school personnel be given a minimum annual salary of $30,000 or a minimum hourly rate of at least $15 an hour.
Las Cruces sees rise in unlawful fentanyl use
Views 0 Since the beginning of the opioid epidemic in 2015, more than 325,000 people have died due to opioid overdoses with the majority of those being from fentanyl. Illegal fentanyl is typically smuggled across the US-Mexico border putting New Mexico on the frontlines. The state, which has already faced issues with drug abuse, ranks […]
Questionable comment made by NM lawmaker
Views 0 Rep. Susan Herrera makes eye-opening comment directed at people with intellectual disabilities during meeting SANTA FE, N.M. — A remark by a New Mexico state representative is getting a lot of attention and has some New Mexicans asking her to step down.
State leaders issue warning over ‘pig butchering’ scam
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As if the holiday shopping, baking, and traveling wasn’t enough – state leaders are now warning us about a new scam going around. The New Mexico Securities Division calls them “pig butchering” scams. Don’t worry, there are no pigs actually involved. It’s another digital scam, but experts say it can […]
Country singer Toby Keith expands cannabis company to New Mexico
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A local dispensary is planning to sell Toby Keith’s cannabis products, and this isn’t their first time working with a celebrity brand. Seven Clover dispensaries partnered with Jim Belushi earlier this year to sell his company’s products to New Mexicans.
Balloon Fiesta reopens search for executive director
Views 0 The board of directors for the world’s largest gathering of hot-air balloons is in search once again for an executive director. During its search, Paul Smith will return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as its interim executive director. Director Sam Parks left the role earlier in December.
Monday’s Las Cruces city council meeting was the final one for Mayor Ken Miyagishima
Views 0 Monday’s Las Cruces City Council meeting was the final one for longtime mayor Ken Miyagishima. During the meeting, District 6 councilor Yvonne Flores presented the mayor with a proclamation.
