New Mexico to buy $500 million worth of brackish and treated water

21 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s governor is looking to invest in expanding the state’s water supply. The idea is to guarantee a $500 million purchase of water – the guarantee should be enough to spur private investment in water treatment, the governor’s office says.

Cyber attacks take down major New Mexico hospital, government offices

29 Views   Cyber security expert shares tips for a safer digital experience ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cybersecurity can sound like an intangible threat, but a cyber or ransomware attack can have rippling effects. New Mexicans have seen some of those attacks play out over the last few months at some major facilities; most recently with Lovelace Healthcare and […]

Missing in New Mexico Day returns and provides resources for families

19 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Indian Affairs Department along with the Department of Public Safety hosted their second annual Missing in New Mexico Day. The event happened at the Embassy Suites Hotel in northeast Albuquerque. It brought together resources for families of missing Indigenous people.

Lobo women win overtime thriller

29 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern Illinois punched the Lobos in the mouth in the first half, but UNM but clawed back to force overtime. In the end, the girls wearing cherry and silver left the Pit with a 81-78 win.

Mobile classroom will take trades training around the state

35 Views   ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The United Association Local 412 Plumber and Pipefitters Union launched a mobile classroom to extend outreach and bring training to rural and tribal communities in the northern part of the state. The goal of the unit is to train unemployed or underemployed people in a chosen trade so they can secure […]

New Mexico offering free bowhunting course in Roswell

38 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a free bowhunter skills camp. Space in the camp is limited to 25 individuals on a first-come, first-served registration basis.

Former Lobos staff member to go to trial for embezzlement

31 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former staff member for Lobos Men’s Basketball is expected to start his trial this week for embezzlement charges. In 2016, UNM released an audit that showed Cody Hopkins withdrew cash, falsified documents, and used his university-issued credit card for personal purchases.