New Mexico governor grants clemency for six convicts
725 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Six convicted criminals in New Mexico have been granted executive clemency by the governor, including the woman who escaped the infamous “Toy Box Killer,” David Parker Ray. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office made the announcement Monday afternoon, granting three men and three women a reprieve from their varying criminal sentences.
Lawmakers discuss New Mexico’s DWI problem
1,085 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday, state lawmakers discussed alcohol-related issues in New Mexico. A main focus as usual was drinking and driving. According to the state’s Department of Health – New Mexico continues to have the highest alcohol related death rate in the country.
Lawmakers discuss the future of New Mexico’s newest historic site
818 Views ALCALDE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, state legislators talked about the future of ‘Los Luceros,’ New Mexico’s newest historic site. They want to know how to draw more visitors to the ranch north of Espanola.
Rio Grande running stronger, but experts aren’t celebrating yet
1,218 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you’ve driven past the Rio Grande river lately, you’ve probably noticed the Rio Grande looks a lot better than it did a month ago when it ran dry for the first time in 40 years. However, experts said the river is still at risk of drying up again soon.
Edwards nets a hat trick in UNM Soccer victory
569 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Women’s Soccer won their first game of the 2022-23 season on Saturday. They beat CSU-Bakersfield 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at the UNM Soccer Complex. Senior stand out, Jadyn Edwards got UNM going in the 1st half, and she did so in a big way, as she netted three goals to […]
Heavy rain and flood watch for parts of New Mexico
1,071 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Light showers are moving through northeast and northwest New Mexico this morning, but most showers will end by mid-morning. Heavier rain is moving through far southern New Mexico, which will continue to push west during the morning and the rest of the day.
Desert-bound: Albuquerque to relocate namesake submarine’s sail
1,561 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque might be a desert, but that isn’t stopping the city’s Parks and Recreation department from bringing home a massive piece of the submarine named after New Mexico’s largest city. In the coming months, the City is planning to relocate the 54-ton sail of the now-decommissioned USS Albuquerque to the […]
Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin back in court
755 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The trial for Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder, Couy Griffin begins Monday in Santa Fe. Griffin is fighting to keep his seat on the county commission after three residents of Santa Fe and Los Alamos Counties filed a lawsuit saying he should be removed from office because of his participation […]
Prosecutors say son of man charged in Muslim murders connected to shootings
988 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We’re now learning more about the investigation of the murders of four Muslim men, federal prosecutors are saying Shaheen Syed, the son of the main suspect in the case, is connected to the shootings. They’re asking the court to keep him behind bars until his trial.
In New Mexico, there’s not enough water for everyone
1,133 Views At least not for our current way of life, experts say NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – “Is there enough water for everyone in New Mexico?” That’s what KRQE News 13 has been asking experts. And the consensus is: probably not, especially in the Rio Grande Valley.
