New clean car rules will bring more electric vehicles to New Mexico dealerships
227 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — More electric vehicles are heading to car dealerships across New Mexico. The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board approved a new set of regulations – commonly known as the ‘Clean Car Standards’ – in a 3-2 vote. The regulations were first developed in California and have been adopted by 19 other states […]
Lobos Dominate Fresno State 25-17 On the Road
241 Views FRESNO, Calif. — New Mexico played a brilliant second half with career days from Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Caleb Medford, and UNM’s defense allowed just four yards until the final drive of the second half as the Lobos won in Fresno for the first time since 1994 and only the second time ever, winning 25-17 […]
New Mexico State Police asking for pay increase
195 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is asking state leaders for more funding to increase their pay. During a legislative finance committee hearing last week, State Police said a bump in pay would help with recruitment and retention.
NM State Earns Dominant Victory Over Auburn
212 Views 31-10 win marks program’s first-ever win over SEC opponent. AUBURN, Ala. – Soak it all in, Aggie Nation. In Jerry Kill‘s second year with the program, the Aggies have pulled off their first-ever win over a school from the Southeastern Conference.
New data shows lower homicide numbers in Albuquerque
259 Views Albuquerque Police Department released 2023 homicide data ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homicides in Albuquerque have gone down since last year, that’s according to a new data report by the Albuquerque Police Department.
Governor’s gun buyback program sparks discussions on New Mexico’s gun violence issue
269 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
211 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
249 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
230 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
282 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 […]
