Drug tests take over 10000 truckers off the road
2,409 Views (Stacker/Nexstar Wire) – Delayed packages, bare grocery store shelves, and inflated prices have become the norm for American consumers over the past two years. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the catalyst, there are other challenges causing supply chain issues, including a lack of truck drivers to transport goods from one place to another. […]
Sipapu raises snow blower defense as wildfire nears
1,157 Views How a New Mexico ski resort is preparing for wildfire NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire looming nearby, staff and firefighters at Sipapu Ski Resort say they’re doing all they can to protect the ski spot’s lifts, runs, and buildings. John Paul Bradley, the resort’s general manager gave KRQE News 13 a […]
Two FEMA disaster recovery centers open in New Mexico
1,437 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two FEMA disaster recovery centers are now open in New Mexico for those impacted by wildfires. At the centers, residents can get help with disaster assistance applications, upload documents and get any questions answered.
Governor to discuss New Mexico wildfire response
834 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will provide an update on the wildfires burning throughout New Mexico on Tuesday. KRQE News 13 will live stream the 10 a.m. briefing on this page.
11 fires started in downtown Las Cruces within 12 hours
1,063 Views LAS CRUCES, NM (KTSM) – On Monday, the Las Cruces Fire Department says 11 fires were started within a 12 hour span all within 18 blocks of one another. One was a brush fire, and the rest dumpster fires.
New Mexico News: Wednesday’s Five Facts
1,026 Views Disaster declaration, Coming together, High fire danger, Recycling plant fire, Discounted tickets [1] Governor requests federal disaster declaration for wildfires – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is pushing for a presidential disaster declaration to start the process of wildland recovery. The usually does not happen until after the fire damage is fully assessed, sometimes weeks […]
Shelters overrun with animals escaping wildfires
822 Views LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – As the wildfires continue to burn across the state, animal shelters are being overrun with animals looking to escape the flames. “People found out they had to evacuate and the animals were nowhere to be found,” said Bea Gallegos, from the Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico.
Deming High students competing in national sneaker design contest
730 Views DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Deming High School students are competing in a contest that could win their school $50,000. Luna Robledo and Abigail Carreon designed a pair of Vans shoes to compete in the Vans Custom Culture Competition. They were chosen as one of the top 50 schools in the nation to compete […]
Rust shooting investigation files released by Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office
1,034 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has released videos and files associated with the ongoing investigation of the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in October of 2021.
Senior ditch day at Elephant Butte Lake leads to sinking of boat, rolled vehicle
1,144 Views ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a lot of unanswered questions about what took place at Elephant Butte Lake Wednesday afternoon. Park rangers say it looks like a ‘senior ditch day’ caused a boat to start sinking and resulted in one teenager being arrested after a car accident.
