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Don’t get duped on the internet: LANL works to fight deepfakes
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — It’s a growing trend popping up all over the internet, and now New Mexico researchers at one of our national labs are creating software to help detect it. You’ve probably seen them, and might not even know it. They’re called deepfakes.
6-year-old NM elementary school student brings gun for ‘show and tell’
CHAVES COUNTY, N.M.- A six-year-old student at Sunset Elementary School in Roswell brought a gun to school, according to the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office.
New Mexico hires team to study universal health insurance
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The Legislature has hired team of consultants as it looks for ways to provide universal health care access under new financial models.
Report: New Mexico State Income Higher Than Forecasted
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State government income for New Mexico is exceeding expectations set out by agency economists.
More public meetings set for Air Force base’s training plan
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP) – The U.S. Air Force is hosting another round of public meetings around southern New Mexico this week as it calls for expanding areas for training exercises.
Dona Ana County signs agreement to build Hatch dam
HATCH, N.M. (KRQE)- On Tuesday, the Dona Ana County Flood Commission and the United States Army Corps of Engineers will sign an agreement to construct a dam at lower Spring Canyon in order to protect the Village of Hatch.
‘Baby Shark’ creators plan Navajo version of popular video
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Creators of the popular video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October, are developing a version in Navajo.
Escaped inmate turns self in to State Police
New Mexico State Police were searching for an inmate that escaped from the San Miguel County Detention Center on Saturday afternoon.
Anthony Man Accused Of Embezzling Over $640,000 From Employer
An Anthony man has been arrested and charged with 69 counts of forgery after his employer accused him of embezzling over $640,000.
Game and Fish receives funding for thermal scopes
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -Game wardens in southeastern New Mexico are putting illegal hunters on notice thanks to a donation.
Nine train cars derail near Fort Sumner
Nine train cars derailed near Fort Sumner early Saturday morning. According to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, a train going eastbound between Belen and Clovis derailed at around 2:50 a.m. west of Fort Sumner.
Report: Funding fails to stop domestic violence
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The number of domestic violence incidents in New Mexico has remained steady over the last three years despite an increase in funding for services.
Sanders, Warren attract most dollars from New Mexicans
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico residents are throwing their financial support in the presidential race primarily behind candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Skiers, snowboarders hit slopes ahead of Ski Santa Fe anticipated open
A heavy dose of winter weather has crews at Ski Santa Fe hard at work, with less than a week till opening day.
SANTA FE, N.M. —
A heavy dose of winter weather has crews at Ski Santa Fe hard at work, with less than a week till opening day. The ski lifts are currently close right, but the recent snowstorm has a lot of people excited.
First Hispanic female U.S. ambassador dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Many are mourning the death of a New Mexico activist and beloved educator. Last week, Mari Luci Jaramillo passed away at the age of 91. Jaramillo was known for her work with education and advocating for Hispanic civil rights.
New Mexicans wary of candidates’ proposed drilling bans
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – Democrat front-runners for the party’s presidential nomination have promised to ban oil and gas leasing on federal lands if elected.
College radio station KSJE looks towards community for funds to grow
FARMINGTON – Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett and his daughter Hannah Duckett raised their hands in an operatic pose as they lip-synced to the song “Bohemian Rhapsody” by the band Queen.
Group Waits For Approval To Build Wall In Texas Along Rio Grande
HOUSTON (AP) — The private group that wants to build its own southern border wall next to the Rio Grande in Texas won’t begin construction until the U.S. government certifies the project won’t worsen flooding, the group’s co-founder said Tuesday.
The unknown future of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The future of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico is unknown, but currently the 1,200 acres belonging to the state are vacant, according to a representative with the New Mexico State Land Office.
New Mexico students conflicted by new ‘free tuition’ program and environmental impact
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of students say they’re conflicted by the state’s proposal for free college tuition. They’re climate advocates who say while some may see the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship as a step forward, it poses a serious threat to the environment.
New Mexico may form hate-crimes unit after Texas massacre
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico’s top prosecutor wants to create a special investigative unit to guard against hate crimes and bolster cybersecurity in response to the August mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and other emergent threats.
Running back Ahmari Davis reflects on a record-setting season
This season, University of New Mexico senior Ahmari Davis ran over 100 yards in three different games. His 832 total rushing yards so far in 2019 dwarf those of his first season with the team, when he ran for only 185 yards on 51 attempts. During New Mexico’s Oct. 26 game against Hawaii, he rushed for 200 yards total.
State Playoff football continued on Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE) – The 2019 State Playoffs for high school football continued on Saturday, as quarterfinal games were played across the state of New Mexico.
Asylum-Seekers Say Group Punished For Hunger Strikes With Solitary Confinement
MILAN, N.M. (AP) — A dozen Cuban asylum-seekers detained in a New Mexico say they have repeatedly been placed in solitary confinement for going on hunger strikes.
Sunport lowrider exhibit gains international attention
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s hard to miss the lowriders as you enter the Albuquerque International Sunport. It’s not every day you see cars and motorcycles parked in the terminal. The exhibit was brought to life by Sunport art curator Max Baptiste.
