Hunter rescues eagle at Navajo Lake
1,241 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An injured bald eagle is taking to the skies once again after being rescued by a hunter. The bird was spotted earlier this month at Navajo Lake in northern New Mexico tangled in fishing line.
Mora County audit shows nearly $335K of questionable expenditures, possible violations
1,188 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – State Auditor Brian ColĂłn has announced the results of a special audit for the inspection of the misuse of funds and questionable spending by Mora County, specifically the Mora Volunteer Fire Department. In a press release, the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor states that the audit was designated […]
New Mexico one of 4 states in Pfizer pilot vaccine delivery program
1,030 Views   NEW YORK (NEXSTAR/WPRI) — Pfizer announced Monday the launch of a coronavirus immunization pilot program involving four states to help with planning vaccine delivery and deployment. Last week, Pfizer announced its vaccine candidate looks to be 90% effective.
Pandemic upends preparations for legislative session
791 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – State lawmakers sparred on Thursday over whether to delay a legislative session that traditionally starts in mid-January, potentially deferring Democratic initiatives on cannabis, abortion rights, and education funding.
Election revives recreational pot initiatives in New Mexico
820 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – State legislators are rekindling efforts to open New Mexico to recreational marijuana production and sales, with an emphasis on economic opportunity amidst the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Mexico politicians seen as top candidates for a Biden administration
822 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some of New Mexico’s top leaders are being floated around as possible cabinet picks for President-elect Biden’s new administration. According to Politico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is in the mix to head up the Department of Health and Human Services along with former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and North Carolina […]
Lt. governor tours southern New Mexico to improve COVID response
750 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – State leaders are making stops in southern New Mexico, where COVID cases continue to climb, to get a better picture of the crisis there and what more can be done to fight the virus. Some people in these communities said they do not feel heard, and that state leaders need […]
Ballots Found In Texas Mail Processing Facilities
808 Views   AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 800 mail ballots were found in Texas mail processing facilities and delivered to county election officials between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the U.S. Postal Service. According to the document submitted by USPS on Wednesday, 815 ballots were found across the state between the two sweeps and […]
Feed NM Kids’ Thanksgiving food drive aims to provide meals for families in need
1,582 Views   WATCH: Full interview with Holly Slade, executive director of Feed NM Kids ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year, Feed NM Kids is providing additional love to 2,000 kids and their families on Thanksgiving with pre-cooked meals that feed up to four people. Feed NM Kids Executive Director Holly Slade discusses how they are able to make […]
Ben Ray Luján wins seat for U.S. Senate
1,060 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –  (KRQE) – Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Luján will be filling the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democratic Sen. Tom Udall, who will retire at the end of his term. During their run, both Lujan and former meteorologist Mark Ronchetti presented clashing visions for the future of the U.S. healthcare […]
