Water returns to the Rio Grande
1,128 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Grande through the metro might catch your eye in the coming days with higher water levels that are expected to continue increasing. Stored water is now being released from Cochiti and Abiquiu reservoirs, and it’s a lot more than usual.
Albuquerque native Mitch Garver wins in World Series
677 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first World Series title ever. There’s a good reason to be happy for the Texas Rangers — that’s because an Albuquerque native is the one who got the Rangers on the scoreboard Tuesday night.
A stabbing stops train in New Mexico, raising passengers’ questions
1,112 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s not every day New Mexico State Police respond to a moving crime scene. “Hello, folks. So, unfortunately, right now, this is a crime scene,” said a New Mexico State Police officer in a body cam video Target 7 obtained.
New Mexico ski resorts prepare for exciting season
1,000 Views   As cold weather continues this week, some folks are starting to count down the days to the start of ski season. A few New Mexico ski resorts even got their first snow Sunday night. Scrolling through the Ski New Mexico website, you get a live look at every ski resort in the state. On Monday, […]
New Mexico Congressman unveils bills to tackle immigration, border issues
935 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez has unveiled a slate of bills on immigration and border issues. One bill allows immigrants who work in healthcare, education, energy production, or other “critical” industries to apply for temporary legal status. Another bill would add harsher sentences for trafficking children. The third sets aside […]
Judge orders federal agents to stop cutting Texas razor wire for now at busy Mexico border crossing
963 Views   McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Monday ordered Border Patrol agents not to interfere with razor wire that Texas installed at a busy crossing for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that the barrier can only be cut to provide aid during medical emergencies.
Police seek info in Las Cruces drive-by shooting that injured seven
1,102 Views   LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police are asking for information about a shooting that injured seven people late Saturday night. One 17-year-old and six 18-year-olds were injured in the shooting; two of the victims are in critical but stable condition, according to the police.
Safety tips to know before trick-or-treating this Halloween
863 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Before you take your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, you’ll want to make sure you finalize some important safety steps.
Child abuse settlements in New Mexico are going unreported
934 Views   Big settlements made by the state are going unreported, some of which involve topics like child abuse. The Sunshine Portal was created when Gov. Lujan Grisham first got into office to show transparency and accountability for the New Mexico state government. But recently, people have noticed large settlements have fallen through the cracks.
Balloon Fiesta set an all-time attendance record in 2023
915 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officials with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta confirmed the event set an all-time attendance record in 2023.
