What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?
144 Views Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins Chris and Gabby on this […]
Mysterious Haul: Tanker trucks on the New Mexico prairie trigger investigation
176 Views SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – There is trouble brewing on the prairie in Santa Fe County’s sprawling rangeland north of Moriarity. The issue that landed a prominent New Mexican in hot water isn’t apparent to the casual observer, but when state officials caught wind of what was happening there, they launched an investigation.
First in a series of storms has arrived to New Mexico
136 Views It’s been a very active start to this Wednesday across most of the state with rain in lower elevations and snow in higher elevations. Albuquerque even saw some hail this morning, with more isolated showers possible across the state this afternoon and evening.
Mexican cartel violence likely to increase in 2024, experts say
145 Views Internal fracturing, election year uncertainty will keep U.S. neighbor a ‘high risk’ country EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The next president of Mexico will face ongoing economic and migration challenges and will have to tackle increasing drug cartel violence brought about by the fracturing of existing transnational criminal organizations and corruption at every level […]
FEMA holds meeting for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire claimants
138 Views MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security are holding a town meeting Tuesday in Mora to talk to residents about expanded services for people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. Case managers will be onsite to talk to current claimants.
Petition to reintroduce jaguars to Gila National Forest denied by federal government
99 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The federal government recently struck down a push to reintroduce jaguars to New Mexico. However, the wildlife group behind the petition said they’ll keep trying.
Lawmaker pushes bill that would make hazing a crime in New Mexico
136 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the end of the legislative session quickly approaches, one lawmaker is pushing to pass a bill that would make hazing a crime. The bill comes nearly a year after one New Mexico university was involved in a hazing scandal.
New Mexico lawmakers move forward with idea to make an office of gun violence prevention
170 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, January 30, a committee of lawmakers moved forward with a bill to create a state office dedicated to gun violence prevention. The idea still has a long way to go before turning into official law, but the move represents a step that has been years in the making.
Failing the Grade: New Mexico hospital rated ‘below average’ in national survey
140 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –”It was not only shocking, it’s really disappointing.” That was the reaction of University of New Mexico Hospital CEO Kate Becker after the hospital received a failing grade in a recent hospital safety review.
Roundhouse Roundup: Progress so far, climate-focused economic development
164 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 lawmaking session is a short one. Politicians only have a total of 30 days to get their work done. And so far, a lot of the high-priority bills haven’t made it very far through the process. Wednesday, January 31, lawmakers will continue putting more effort into […]
