Holly Holm, humbled, surprised by International Hall of Fame selection
972 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Holly Holm didn’t see it coming. In her sport that could cost you a trip to the canvas. In this case, it is all love. The former world champion boxer and current MMA fighter said she was surprised upon learning that she was a part of the class of 2022, […]
Why Christmas trees will be more expensive, harder to find this season
1,312 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’re looking for a Christmas tree this year expect to pay more. Nationwide, shoppers are seeing higher prices and the price-hike is being felt in Albuquerque. For many, getting a real tree for Christmas is its own gift. “The smell, the feel, there’s nothing like a real tree in your […]
What can New Mexico expect this winter?
832 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE’s 2021 Winter Weather Special provides analysis and insight into what this winter will look like for New Mexico. It examines the impacts of what another La Niña could mean for the state, what other climate patterns affect the state during this time of year, and the impact climate change […]
How far behind are New Mexico’s schoolchildren?
1,181 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Almost two years into the pandemic, the state is still trying to grasp how much the closures and remote learning set New Mexico’s kids back. KRQE News 13 investigative reporter Gabrielle Burkhart spoke with parents, teachers, and the New Mexico Public Education Department to find out how far behind the state’s […]
Middle of Nowhere: New Mexico’s Multi-Million Dollar Blunder
1,145 Views   A four month KRQE News 13 Investigation SOCORRO COUNTY (KRQE) – Established 400 years ago by Spanish Conquistador Juan de Oñate, the Royal Road of the Interior extended 1600 miles from Mexico City to Santa Fe. For three centuries, the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro played a critical role in the history of […]
Why is New Mexico’s prison population on the decline?
972 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There’s been a “dramatic” decline in the state’s prison population from summer of 2020 to summer of 2021, according to the New Mexico Sentencing Commission (NMSC). In early November, the commission, which evaluates policies related to the criminal justice system, told state legislators that the recent declines in part are likely due […]
Stalking incidences went up by 33% on UNM campuses
1,189 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Stalking incidents on the University of New Mexico campus are going up, even during a year when hardly any students were actually on campus. That is in part because some stalkers are turning to technology to track their victims.
Colorado governor calls out New Mexico’s mask mandate
1,421 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mask debate continues. This time, it’s governor versus governor. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said last week he won’t be requiring masks like New Mexico and will be leaving it up to counties, even as their cases keep climbing. He’s claiming masks haven’t helped improve New Mexico’s case […]
With warm temperatures, Monday is calmest day of the week
941 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Monday we’ll see mostly sunny skies and very warm temperatures, especially east of the mountains. Highs will be within a couple of degrees or right on par with record highs for places like Roswell, Tucumcari, and Las Vegas.
Who’s applying to be New Mexico’s first cannabis producers?
1,821 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In just two months since the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) began accepting applications for producer licenses, there have already been more than 1,500 applications started by would-be entrepreneurs, according to the CCD. Of those, more than 1,000 of the applications are for what are called “microbusinesses,” or smaller cannabis growers who […]
