A judge blocks limits on asylum at US-Mexico border but gives Biden administration time to appeal
300 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a rule that allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through. But the judge delayed his ruling from taking effect immediately to give
Planning begins for stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park, Mayor Keller says
290 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Despite being struck down by voters two years ago, Mayor Tim Keller is continuing to push for a stadium in Balloon Fiesta Park. According to Mayor Keller, the stadium is mostly privately funded this time around. He also said permitting and planning are starting.
Intel to host mega hiring event Friday in Rio Rancho
352 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A more than $3 billion expansion is creating hundreds of new jobs. Intel hopes to fill as many positions as possible this week at the Rio Rancho Events Center. “If we hire over 100 people, I will be very happy,” said Lanette Jaramillo, an Intel New Mexico Engineering Department manager.
New Mexico kids to receive free meals this upcoming school year
364 Views Starting this school year, students will get free breakfast and lunch NEW MEXICO — Starting this school year, students across New Mexico will get free breakfast and lunch at their schools. Officials are hoping to change from using pre-packaged foods to using more nutritional foods from New Mexico produce that’s grown locally.
At New Mexico’s biggest jail for children, toilets and staff are lacking — but strip searches are common.
348 Views The décor inside the Bernalillo County Youth Services Center (YSC) is more in line with the children’s wing of your local library than a jail built for kids. The walls and furniture are painted in bright colors and classrooms line a hallway just a short walk from a common room filled with therapeutic […]
Bernalillo County spreads the word on illegal tire dumping
396 Views BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County has launched an ad to cut down on illegal dumping. This one focuses on tires. This PSA depicts a man tossing tires out on the mesa and driving off, but one tire won’t stay there, rolling through town before it ends up right back at the […]
City of Anthony Mayor Murillo files a civil complaint to remove city councilor
271 Views The civil complaint filed by City of Anthony Mayor Murillo comes nearly nine months after City of Anthony Trustee Holguin filed thirteen ethics violations against the mayor with several entities, including the New Mexico State Ethics Commission and the State Attorney General’s Office. It also comes three months after the mayor removed public […]
Balloon Fiesta to host ‘eclipse glow’ during October solar eclipse
264 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will happen on Oct. 14, and it takes place during one of New Mexico’s largest events, Balloon Fiesta. The solar eclipse will feature the “ring of fire” phenomenon where the moon partially covers the sun.
Rep. Leger Fernandez calls for compensation for those impacted by Cerro Pelado Fire
299 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez says she was outraged – but not surprised – after hearing another New Mexico wildfire last year was officially caused by the U.S. Forest Service.
Team New Mexico wins gold at the Indigenous Games
358 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2023 Indigenous Games wrapped up on Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada. Team New Mexico represented the Land of Enchantment well, as they received the highest medal count by any team in the division.
