New Mexico Supreme Court adopts new rules to help prevent foreclosures
1,278 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court outlined rules aimed at helping New Mexican at risk of losing their homes. The new rules require that a homeowner is given information about their loan and possible ways to avoid losing their home. These new rules will apply to any foreclosure filings made by a […]
State Rep. Stapleton under investigation for alleged racketeering, money laundering
1,235 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Longtime state lawmaker and Albuquerque Public Schools employee Sheryl Williams Stapleton is accused of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers. Wednesday morning, law enforcement agents executed a search warrant on her home and businesses where the allegations were revealed.
State agency compares marijuana sales to ‘Krispy Kreme’ when it becomes legal
1,332 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some say recreational marijuana will sell like a new Krispy Kreme restaurant opening, the day it becomes legal. That’s what the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department are telling a state committee as it discusses the rules and regulations it will need.
Thousands flock to South Valley job fair hosted by state senator
1,325 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the state’s biggest job fairs returned to Albuquerque Wednesday. During a time where many businesses are complaining, they can’t find workers. Despite New Mexico having the worst unemployment rate in the county.
Former Cibola head coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill dies
833 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Cibola high basketball coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill has died. O’Neill’s brother Joe told KRQE Sports Tuesday morning that Brian died after an 18 month battle against cancer.
Crews shift arroyo rescue to recovery mission after heavy rainfall
929 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are still missing following a flash flood earlier Tuesday evening. What started as a rescue by Albuquerque Fire Rescue is now a recovery mission. They are expected to begin their search Wednesday morning.
PHOTOS: Scenes from Blue Origin space launch
765 Views   VAN HORN, Texas (AP/KRQE) — Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with passengers. He’s the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. The Amazon founder rode to space with a hand-picked group and their Blue Origin capsule landed 10 minutes later on the desert floor in […]
Widespread storms and flash flood threats for parts of New Mexico
1,007 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A few showers and storms are moving through western New Mexico, the northern mountains and Rio Grande Valley Wednesday morning. Most will dissipate throughout the commute, leading to drier weather until the early afternoon.
Spaceport America sees uptick in tourism interest after Virgin Galactic launch
1,255 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is still riding the high of Virgin Galactic’s historic spaceflight from Spaceport America near Las Cruces. It’s already having an impact on tourism at the Spaceport and officials are thinking about how to keep that momentum going.
Showers expected to move into parts of New Mexico Monday afternoon
814 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is dry and quiet across the state. The weather will stay dry and mostly sunny until the early-mid afternoon. Showers and storms will pop up in the northern and western mountains, moving south/southwest throughout the afternoon and evening. Far eastern New Mexico will stay dry Monday.
