Heavy rain and flooding risk to start the week in New Mexico
Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â Showers are ending in eastern New Mexico this morning. Most of the state is partly sunny and dry. Skies will stay drier and mostly sunny through early afternoon, with more afternoon and evening storms.
Rep. Christine Trujillo announces resignation from Legislature
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â State Rep. Christine Trujillo, D-Albuquerque, announced Saturday that she will resign from the New Mexico House of Representatives at the end of the month.
Retired Archbishop Michael Sheehan dies at age 83
Views 0 Advocate for human rights led Santa Fe Archdiocese for 22 years ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â Michael Jarboe Sheehan, who retired in 2015 as Archbishop of Santa Fe, died Saturday at age 83, a news release from the Santa Fe Archdiocese said.
New Mexicoâs free fishing day is this Saturday
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. â This Saturday, anglers can fish for free in New Mexico as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Throughout the state, for Saturday only, anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters. However, you must respect rules and regulations, such as the limits on how much you can […]
General court-martialed for forcibly kissing sister-in-law in New Mexico is demoted
Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â The Air Force general court-martialed for trying to force himself on his brotherâs wife in New Mexico will retire with a demoted rank. According to the Air Force, Major General William Cooley has been demoted to Colonel. During a court martial last year, Cooley was found guilty of trying to kiss his sister-in-law after […]
Workforce participation down in New Mexico
Views 1 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â A chart recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in January 2020, before the pandemic, workforce participation rates were at 55.1%. They are now at 54.8%.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez discusses debt ceiling compromise
Views 0 New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez recently spoke with Scott Brocato and gave his thoughts on the recent compromise that was reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default, including whether or not he will vote in favor of it.
Red River murder suspect claims self-defense in shooting
Views 0 RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) â Jacob Castillo, now officially charged with murder following Saturdayâs deadly shootout at Red River motorcycle rally, said the man he shot attacked him first. According to court documents, Castillo and other members of the Water Dogs motorcycle club claimed they were trying to avoid a group of Bandidos near the merchandise tents. […]
Solomon Peña federally charged for allegedly shooting at local lawmakersâ homes
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â Federal prosecutors and law enforcement announced federal charges on Wednesday for a man they say shot at elected officialsâ homes in a case that caught national attention. A grand jury indicted Solomon Peña on 11 federal counts for coordinating and helping to carry out drive-by shootings at the homes of […]
Severe storms hit New Mexico and bring damage to some
Views 0 NEW MEXICO â Severe weather hit New Mexico with hail and tornados reported in the state. On Wednesday afternoon, severe storms began to form, eventually brining large hail, damaging winds and even tornados to some counties.
