Bill to increase oil and gas royalty rate moves forward
625 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) â A massive portion of New Mexicoâs state finances come from fees, taxes, and royalties on the oil and gas industry. A bill to increase some royalty rates is making progress at the Roundhouse.
Roundhouse Roundup: Electric vehicle, environmental tax credits
706 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) â Tuesday, January 23, lawmakers are still working in committees to launch the discussion of a range of bills. Today, a handful of environment-related tax credits are up for discussion.
Explosive found at Deming probation office; public asked to avoid the area
776 Views   DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) â The Deming Police Department announced that an âexplosive deviceâ was found at the probation office located at 920 S. Silver Ave. on Monday, Jan. 22, at 8:40 a.m. The department says there may be a second device nearby and is advising the public to avoid the area.
New Mexico House Republicans push to limit governorâs emergency powers
725 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) â House Republicans are pushing a bill to curb the governorâs executive authority on declaring an emergency. The legislation would establish constitutional language that ends a state of emergency after 90 days unless lawmakers reconvene and vote to extend it. That would require a three-fifths majority to pass.
Two lawmakers are trying to impeach New Mexicoâs governor â hereâs what that means
580 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) â Two Republican lawmakers are launching an attack on Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Representatives Stefani Lord (R-Bernalillo and Torrance Counties) and John Block (R-Otero County) say they are filing articles of impeachment to remove the governor from office.
Daughter of former GOP senator launches Senate run in New Mexico
734 Views   The daughter of New Mexicoâs last Republican senator is making a run for her fatherâs old seat â raising GOP hopes that they can expand their Senate map. Nella Domenici, a former chief financial officer of Bridgewater Associates, will launch a campaign Wednesday against Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich.
JT Toppin named MW Freshman of the Week for a 5th time this season
712 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â UNM Menâs Basketball forward, JT Toppin has been named Mountain West Freshman of the Week. This marks the 5th time this season that Toppin has earned this honor after helping the Lobos earn a win over No. 19 San Diego State. Toppin is now the first player to win […]
Tax prep, help offered at Santa Fe
522 Views   SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) â If youâre looking for guidance with your taxes, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be offering help for a few months. On SFCCâs main campus (located at 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe) from January 29 to April 15, the community can receive help […]
Drivers warned to stay off Sandia Crest road due to weather conditions
606 Views   BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE)- Drivers are being warned to stay away from the upper parts of the Sandia Crest Road indefinitely as officials say crews are stretched thin and havenât been able to keep up with unsafe conditions there.
Lawmaker files bill aimed at preventing hazing at higher education institutions in New Mexico
681 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â Following recent news that three former New Mexico State University students are facing hazing allegations, some lawmakers are pushing for more transparency. A bill that would require all universities, colleges, and other postsecondary education schools in New Mexico to report hazing violations was filed by Sen. Harold Pope (D-Abq.).
