Ruidoso resident describes staying behind to help others while wildfires raged
1,170 Views   RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As thousands fled the fast-moving flames in Ruidoso, disabled U.S. Army veteran and part-time security guard Don Spencer stayed to help in any way he could. The Ruidoso area had been his family’s home for decades. “My mom moved here in 1969, and, uh, it’s kind of been home ever […]
Crash closes I-25 southbound lanes just south of Lomas
854 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All I-25 southbound lanes are closed at Martin Luther King in Albuquerque due to a crash, according to NMRoads. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
Las Vegas residents face aftermath of burn scar flooding
645 Views   LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Vegas residents are spending most of this weekend dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding that happened Friday night. Many were not expecting the flooding paired with water-filled streets, road closures, and evacuations.
Salt Fire burns 7,071 acres, evacuations on Mescalero Apache Reservation
837 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – At least two fires are burning on the Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Salt Fire is 7,071 acres in size as of Tuesday night, June 18.
New Mexico officials visiting Clovis and Portales to help the public connect to resources
752 Views   CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of the state government are headed to Clovis and Portales to help locals connect with resources like Medicaid, unemployment services, and career counseling. The event, called “Cabinet in Your Community” is set for July 8 and July 9.
Cottonwood Creek Fire burns 40 acres in the Cibola National Forest
632 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Mt. Taylor Ranger District says the Cottonwood Creek Wildfire has burned about 40 acres in the Zuni Mountains. They say the cause is undetermined but that lightning was detected in the area.
State charges dropped against suspect in Clovis murders
726 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prosecutors have paused its case against the man accused of murdering two women in a park and taking a child from one of them. Authorities claimed Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis last month.
New Mexico lawmakers in Congress want to offer $30,000 grants for first-time homeowners
600 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s housing prices outrank many other locales, but some of the state’s representatives in Congress are trying to help first-time homebuyers with a $30,000 grant.
Santa Ana Pueblo reacquires 60,000 acres of land
647 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than 60,000 acres of land is being given back to the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs signed the land into the trust for the Tamayakwikee Nee Puu.
What are the rules for tinted windows in New Mexico?
2,038 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Even though summer hasn’t officially started, the sun is hitting New Mexico hard. If you don’t already have tinted windows on your car, you might want to add them to your arsenal to beat the heat. However, you need to make sure you follow the rules of the road in […]
