Three Rivers Fire burns in Lincoln National Forest
784 Views ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Three Rivers Fire has started to burn in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest on Monday, April 26. The fire is currently 30-acres in size and is 0% contained.
WATCH NOW: Timeline of Recreational Marijuana in New Mexico
1,263 Views The timeline will be updated as more information is released. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In 2021 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has opened the state to a brand new industry: legalized cannabis. Join KRQE Digital Anchor Chris McKee and Data Reporter Curtis Segarra for a live conversation about the state’s new marijuana industry at 11 a.m. on KRQE.com. The conversation will cover […]
Gov. Lujan Grisham takes part in Pres. Biden’s international climate summit
839 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will take part in President Joe Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate Thursday. During the two-day virtual gathering, world leaders and representatives of coalitions, cities, states and indigenous communities will discuss efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
Efforts underway to get New Mexico students vaccinated
738 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics specifically for Albuquerque Public School students and their families are scheduled for next week but the spots are not filling up. Registration has been open to students since last week, but APS says Monday the state changed it, so parents are no longer required to accompany their 16- or […]
Study suggests wearing a mask affects performance during exercise
1,041 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mask wearing during the pandemic can be a bother and an inconvenience at times but a new study shows how masks actually affect your performance during exercise. These days COVID-19 masks are as much as part of athletics as the basketball, a wrestling mat, or the track.
Pot producers eager to ramp up, as legalization approaches
1,166 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Several medical marijuana providers on Wednesday warned of a potential cannabis shortage in late June, when the first provisions of a new law go into effect to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico.
Highland High boys basketball team honors slain Boulder police officer
848 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at the alma mater of fallen Boulder Officer Eric Talley, are keeping his legacy alive. Officer Talley was killed last month when he was the first to respond to the mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store. Before moving to Boulder, Talley grew up in Albuquerque and went to Highland High School.
Recreational Marijuana: What you need to know in 10 numbers
1,315 Views 21 Years The legal age to purchase, possess, and use cannabis under the new law is 21. Additionally, to work in the emerging cannabis industry, you must be 21 or older. But lawmakers are aware that younger adults may try to acquire and use marijuana. So, the bill includes guidelines for restricting access to children […]
Carson National Forest prescribed burn may begin next week
1,116 Views TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Forest Service reports that if conditions are right Carson National Forest fire managers may begin the Mesita prescribed burn between Monday, April 12 and Monday, April 19. According to forest officials, the 902-acre burn will take place in the Canjilon Wildland Urban Interface and will help to protect communities […]
New Mexico leads vaccine rollout with 50% getting 1st shot
982 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico health officials on Wednesday reported more progress in getting residents vaccinated as the state continues to lead the U.S. in the vaccine rollout.
