Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ production reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins family
785 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Instagram Wednesday morning, Alec Baldwin announced he has reached a settlement with the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. On February 15, the Hutchins family filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the shooting of Halyna on the “Rust” movie set on October 21, 2021. Now, a year after Baldwin pulled the trigger […]
La Plata County resident with West Nile virus dies
656 Views DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – A person in La Plata County in Colorado has died from the West Nile virus. The San Juan Basin Public Health reports its the tenth death among Colorado residents this year tied to the mosquito-born illness. According to officials, most deaths occur among people 50 years old.
Former UNM athletic director wants all charges dismissed
632 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Attorneys for Former University of New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs is asking a judge to dismiss all charges against him. Krebs is accused of using thousands of taxpayer dollars on a lavish golf trip to Scotland for himself, his family and a former coach. Krebs is also accused of diverting tens of thousands of […]
New Mexico state park opens new glamping experience
791 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s camping in the woods but with more comfort and warmth. You can soon reserve a yurt in a New Mexico state park. It’s the ultimate camping experience. An opportunity to enjoy a nice space indoors while enjoying the great outdoors.
DEA: Fentanyl is ‘number one threat’ in New Mexico
1,105 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s common these days to hear stories about fentanyl seizures, arrests and busts in New Mexico. In fact, the largest fentanyl bust in the FBI’s bureau history was just made in Albuquerque earlier this month.
New Mexico Airman dies, base officials say
1,037 Views ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the Holloman Air Force Base said that an Airman has passed away. The news was released Sunday afternoon. Officials said an Airman died in Alamogordo on Saturday. The Airman’s death is being investigated, and the name of the deceased has not been released.
ACLU releases video of New Mexico prison attack showing guards looking on
600 Views LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The ACLU has released a surveillance video from a state prison showing guards standing around as an inmate is attacked by four other inmates. The civil rights group says this video is the latest example of rampant problems in New Mexico’s prison system.
Pair of Lobos pick up Mountain West weekly football honors
612 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM senior linebacker Reco Hannah is the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week. Hannah had a forced fumble and interception returned for a touchdown in the Lobos’ 27-10 victory over the UTEP Miners this past Saturday.
New Mexico to send new round of cash payments to low-income households
1,061 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After three rounds of economic stimulus checks made their way from the state to New Mexicans this summer, a fourth round of deposits will go out to some residents this fall. New Mexico’s low-income households can start applying for a new round of economic relief payments next week, with qualifying households […]
Taos student stabbed, suspect in custody
1,087 Views TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Taos Middle School cross country runner that was stabbed by a campus intruder is now in stable condition. The eighth grader was running laps at Taos High School Monday afternoon, where he runs on the JV team.
