Governor’s gun buyback program sparks discussions on New Mexico’s gun violence issue
252 Views On an early Saturday morning, cars lined up an hour before the Las Cruces gun buyback event to drop off their firearms. At the event, a gun owner who wanted to remain anonymous said gun safety was a motivator in participating.
This New Mexico boat tour offers a new take on Christmas lights
198 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Once a year, near Carlsbad, rooftops, backyards, and boat docks are decked out in twinkle lights as visitors and locals alike head to the Pecos River. The Christmas on the Pecos boat tour brings something unique to New Mexico: Christmas light viewing from the water.
Investigators: State police officer connected to gun trafficking scheme
232 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Federal investigators allege a New Mexico State Police officer is connected to a gun trafficking scheme that involved law enforcement officials helping sellers illegally acquire fully-automatic rifles in order to sell them.
Two N.M. prison guards named three times in civil rights complaints
213 Views Records show patterns of abuse by guards against incarcerated people at prison in Clayton Corrections and clarifications were added to this story on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 p.m. This investigation is a collaboration between Source NM and reporters from the Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico. Two New Mexico correctional […]
Former police chief turned crime commissioner discusses challenges in NM
262 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Retired New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas is once again getting paid to tackle crime. “Honestly it’s time to bring the hammer. I know a lot of people don’t like to hear that,” Kassetas said. “Instead of sitting on the sidelines, which I’m really not good at, maybe I […]
Target 7 Investigation: The revolving door and New Mexico’s crime crisis
208 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Crime. It’s a problem being felt throughout our state, and no one is immune. Everyone from regular people to police officers is being impacted. Leaders at all levels of government are struggling to find answers to the problem, but what is the cause?
NMDOT seeks public input on rebuilding problematic S-curve on I-25
228 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Anyone who’s driven the highways through downtown Albuquerque knows there are some twists and turns to watch out for. But there’s one section that seems to cause more problems than the others.
In-N-Out Burger is coming to UNM’s South Campus
193 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico has announced that an In-N-Out Burger location will be taking up residence on the university’s South Campus in Albuquerque. This comes just days after In-N-Out Burger released its plans to come to New Mexico.
Auto industry clashes with state, EV advocates as boards consider regulation changes
254 Views A dayslong hearing aimed at creating regulations to guide the transition away from fossil fuels to electric vehicles wraps up this week. For three days, stakeholders with the automotive industry and the state have been making their case to the state Environmental Improvement Board and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo Air Quality Control Board as to why […]
Report Says Despite Influx Of Cash Special Education Outcomes Not Improving in New Mexico
213 Views According toa new progress report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee on Tuesday, despite major increases in funding the past several years, outcomes in Special Education in New Mexico have not shown any significant improvements.
