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High court takes up case on virus relief funding for tribes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in a case that will determine who
Immigrant Girls Being Removed From Houston Facility
HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it is removing immigrant girls from a facility
BCSO Sheriff announces run for mayor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales announced on Monday that he will be running for Mayor of Albuquerque. Gonzales
NMAA cracks down on COVID-safe practice violators
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Activities Association is cracking down on teams violating COVID-safe practices. “Right now, I’m very worried
Mayfield High School In Las Cruces Moves To Remote Learning; District Investigates “Secret Prom”
Under advisement from the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Department of Health, Mayfield High School will voluntarily switch to remote learning for the next ten days while Las Cruces Public
Study suggests wearing a mask affects performance during exercise
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mask wearing during the pandemic can be a bother and an inconvenience at times but a new
Pot producers eager to ramp up, as legalization approaches
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Several medical marijuana providers on Wednesday warned of a potential cannabis shortage in late June, when the first
Gov. Lujan Grisham’s campaign reaches settlement in sexual misconduct allegation
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s campaign has reached a settlement with a former staffer. James Hallinan accused the governor of sexual
Doctors, state health officials address vaccine hesitancy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When the COVID vaccine distribution started in New Mexico, plenty of people rushed out to get their
Family of fallen officer plans on suing NMSP, Department of Homeland Security
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The family of fallen officer Darian Jarrott plans on suing New Mexico State Police and the Department of
Economic Analyst: 2021 Is Looking Good For Las Cruces, El Paso
The Paso del Norte World Affairs Council held a virtual panel with University of Texas El Paso’s Dr. Tom Fullerton
Marc Beyer Tells His Story of Small Business Survival and Offers Tips to Others
Wake Up Call’s MK Mendoza speaks with local businessman Marc Beyer, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of  OCD Custom Cycles & Auto Repair in
Highland High boys basketball team honors slain Boulder police officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at the alma mater of fallen Boulder Officer Eric Talley, are keeping his legacy alive. Officer Talley
School forced to close for in-person learning after exposure threatens staff that chose not to vaccinate
BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — A junior high school in Bloomfield has been closed after there was “enough potential exposure among staff members
New Mexico freshens up ‘True’ campaign to reignite tourism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The idea of adventure steeped in culture has fueled New Mexico’s award-winning tourism campaign for more
Recreational Marijuana: What you need to know in 10 numbers
21 Years The legal age to purchase, possess, and use cannabis under the new law is 21. Additionally, to work in the
Firefighters monitor hotspots following two wildfires on Rio Chama bosque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Firefighters are monitoring thermal hotspots following two wildfires that broke out on the Rio Chama bosque.
Las Cruces film students launch campaign to encourage stimulus donations to Camp Hope
New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute not only teaches state-of-the-art filmmaking and animation techniques to make students marketable for
Third of New Mexico working families eligible for free or reduced cost childcare
Through the Early Childhood and Care Department, families of four people, who make less than $53,000 a year, can get no
Farmington man appears in court for charges connected to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Shawn Witzemann of Farmington appeared in federal court in Albuquerque Friday morning for charges connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol
Carson National Forest prescribed burn may begin next week
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Forest Service reports that if conditions are right Carson National Forest fire managers may begin the
New Mexico leads vaccine rollout with 50% getting 1st shot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico health officials on Wednesday reported more progress in getting residents vaccinated as the state continues to lead
Uranium Mines On Navajo Nation Impact Lives, Require Remediation
Navajo Nation President Jonathon Nez shares concerns over remediation of hundreds of uranium mining sites.
Gov. Lujan Grisham to sign regular session bills before special session bills
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A high-profile bill that would legalize, tax and regulate recreational marijuana for adults 21 and up in
The Border Patrol’s New Migrant Child Care Cadre
The Border Patrol is overwhelmed by the numbers of unaccompanied migrant children in its custody — on Sunday, there were