Otero County Commissioners to meet about certifying election results
776 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Otero County Commission has called an emergency meeting Friday to consider certification of the 2022 primary election results. The commission had voted not to certify the results claiming there were problems with the voting machines. They instead called for a hand recount of the ballots.
New laws starting July 1 in New Mexico
717 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From the Opportunity Scholarship Act to changes to the state’s criminal code, a handful of new bills passed during the 2022 legislative session are becoming law on July 1. Here’s a look at some of the new laws.
Air Force creating simulation for directed energy weapons
1,273 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Blue Halo won an $80 million contract to construct a virtual simulation for the Air Force Research Laboratory This will create simulated wargames for the Department of Defense.
Holly Holm emotional during hall of fame speech
763 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holly Holm was officially inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday. During her speech, Holm became emotional when thanking those who supported her during her prestigious career.
What New Mexico’s election results reveal about state voters
1,074 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Over 200,000 New Mexicans cast ballots to decide which candidates will square-off this November. You probably already know some of the results. But do you know which precincts voted for winning candidates?
Mark Ronchetti wins GOP nomination for New Mexico governor
735 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mark Ronchetti has won the Republican primary for governor and will challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. The former television meteorologist defeated four other candidates Tuesday.
Lack of fireworks restrictions in Peralta sparks controversy
1,065 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Drought conditions and high fire danger has communities throughout the state banning fireworks. One township in Valencia County is not going to restrict them, and it’s causing some controversy.
Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s why
1,160 Views   Direct deposit problems, tax debts or tax processing issues might be to blame NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Roughly 600,000 New Mexicans have already received the first of two rounds of economic relief payments from the state. Meant to help pay for high fuel costs and inflationary pressure, the payments, which started going out May 18, have […]
Lowrider from New Mexico featured in Smithsonian museum exhibit
982 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico lowrider culture is on display in Washington D.C. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is featuring a 1969 Ford LTD, knows as “Dave’s Dream.” The car is named after David Jaramillo from Chimayo, who started working on the car in the 1970’s. After Jaramillo died, his […]
Mountainair police officer resigns after controversial video comes out
1,912 Views   MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer whose actions were questioned after a recent domestic violence call has resigned. Video of the incident in Mountainair had many calling for him to be removed. Brent Woodard resigned from the Mountainair Police Department as video of one of his latest calls has been spreading online. It […]
