Alec Baldwinâs attorney responds to New Mexicoâs citation
995 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â Alec Baldwin and his attorney are responding to New Mexicoâs citation against the production company behind the movie, Rust, following the deadly shooting on set in 2021. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, not knowing it contained a live round. The bullet also injured the movieâs director […]
New Mexico fines âRustâ production nearly $137K over Baldwin shooting
1,089 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â The New Mexico Environment Departmentâs Occupational Health and Safety Bureau released the results of its investigation where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of âRustâ in October 2021 by actor Alec Baldwin.
Largest wildfires in New Mexico history
1,080 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Over the last two decades, more than 5 million acres of land have been burned by wildfires in and around New Mexico. The fires range from small blazes to thousand-acre infernos. So how does this yearâs wildfire season compare?
McBride Fire in Ruidoso prompts evacuations; 0% contained, 4,132 acres burned
723 Views   Power shutdown through city over threat to transmission line RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) â Crews are still battling the McBride Fire in Ruidoso. The fire started April 12 near McBride Drive and has jumped to Gavilan Canyon Rd. Tuesday. Officials say a downed power line started the fire.
What you need to know about wildfire season in New Mexico
968 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Hot, dry grass, high winds, and drought are ideal ingredients for a wildfire. And those ingredients are found in abundance in New Mexico. The result is a state prone to catching fire. As of early April, crews around the state have dealt with a large, wind-fueled fire near Belen, the Hermits Peak […]
Properties in Roosevelt, De Baca counties up for auction
761 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â Vacant properties in two New Mexico counties are up for auction. The first is in De Baca County on May 4. The second is in Roosevelt County on May 5. Because the state wasnât able to collect delinquent taxes, these properties are being auctioned off. More information on the rules are […]
Wind energy company pleads guilty for eagles killed in the United States
1,491 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â A company in charge of wind farms in eight states including New Mexico is forced to pay up for the deaths of dozens of eagles. Nextera Energy pleaded guilty in federal court to criminal charges for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
New Mexico Gas Company performing sewer-line safety checks in Roswell
1,298 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) â New Mexico Gas Company will be performing sewer-line safety checks in Roswell beginning April 11. The company is starting a 3-year project in Roswell and surrounding communities where all customersâ residential and business sewer lines will receive a precautionary inspection.
Teen given award for making fishing easier for people with disabilities
1,369 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â An Albuquerque teen is being recognized for creating a device that helps disabled people fish. Ben Allen loves to fish, but heâs recently learned some people have a difficult time rigging, casting and reeling in a line because of disabilities.
Mythbusting Cannabis in New Mexico: What you need to know ahead of April 1
1,372 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Retail sales of cannabis are set to begin in just a few days. Do you know exactly whatâs legal, whatâs safe, and whatâs a myth? To address some common myths and questions about cannabis in New Mexico, KRQE News 13 spoke with law enforcement and state regulators. Here are some key things […]
