Transportation

New study of I-40 between Arizona and Albuquerque details major issues

162 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Miles of crumbling roads, dangerously short on-ramps, and high rates of crashes—a new study suggests those problems and more along I-40 between Arizona and Albuquerque; and there’s no easy fix. State officials offered their recommendations on what to do with the 150-mile stretch.

Flying Vehicles Could Be On Their Way To New Mexico

308 Views   It’s not the Jetsons but an aviation company says vehicles that can both fly and drive on the road are no longer a fantasy but are a reality. Oregon-based Samson Skyis the manufacturer of a combination motorcycle and aircraft that is currently under testing. The company is already

Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Cibola County

272 Views   CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A routine traffic stop on I-40 is giving News 13 a look at one of the ways drugs are flooding into our state. Last month, a driver, identified as Manuel Pinon-Duran, pulled over for a New Mexico State Police officer in Cibola County

Crash near Anthony, TX area

234 Views   A news release from the New Mexico Department of Transportation states due to a vehicle crash, I-10 eastbound lanes are closed heading into Texas. Drivers are asked to reduce speed, obey signs, and watch for emergency personnel and equipment. Please expect delays.

Local efforts underway aim to deter drunk driving in New Mexico

307 Views   This week, Jonny Coker reports on how local organizations, law enforcement, and legislators are working to curb drunk driving in New Mexico. Also, on this week’s Newsmakers, New Mexico’s State Climatologist Dr. David Dubois talks with KC Counts about growing climate challenges facing southern New Mexico and the

New Mexico motorcyclist designs license plate encouraging safety

276 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — According to the NHTSA, motorcyclist deaths totaled more than 5,000 in 2021 – and 14% of all traffic fatalities nationwide. 51 of those deaths happened in New Mexico. Just this past weekend alone, there were two crashes involving motorcycles.

Police issue traffic guidance for Biden’s visit to Albuquerque

225 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public about likely traffic delays during President Joe Biden’s visit to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to APD, drivers are advised to avoid I-25 south of I-40 and I-40 west of the Big-I on Tuesday afternoon,

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