Election Bill Heads To New Mexico Governor
264 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Legislature has approved a bill to ensure adequate voting locations in Native American communities that have been hit hard by the coronavirus.
State House lawmakers expected to vote on body camera bill
300 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With nationwide calls for transparency and police reform, body cameras made the short list for police reform in New Mexico.
NMSP recover body of male from Elephant Butte
282 Views ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have located the body of an individual who reportedly drowned at Elephant Butte on June 14, 2020. NMSP report that around 4:29 p.m. they received a call in regards to a drowning at Elephant Butte.
Governor Lujan Grisham adds police reform, tax and election proposals to special session agenda
324 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – While lawmakers are expected to return to the state capitol building Thursday for a budget-focused special session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is also now adding a lot more to their agenda. In a news release Wednesday, the governor announced a series of new proposals she wants lawmakers to decide on, […]
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs executive order to restrict sale of fireworks
459 Views Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order Tuesday, urging all New Mexico cities and counties to consider banning the sale of fireworks due to drought conditions and fire danger.
Diego de Vargas statue removed from Cathedral Park
380 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — City crews removed the statue of Diego de Vargas from Cathedral Park in Santa Fe Thursday morning. Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber issued a statement Wednesday calling for the removal of the statue, as well as the Kit Carson statue at the Santa Fe Courthouse and the obelisk in the […]
NMSU system releases detailed plan for fall return to campus
375 Views New Mexico State University system leaders this week released a comprehensive plan for the university’s return to campus operations for the fall 2020 semester. Prepared by the university’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and titled “NMSU Ready,” the document outlines the steps the university will take to ensure a welcoming and functional campus environment […]
What you need to know about New Mexico’s Special Session
545 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s special session will take place on June 18 and will very different than past sessions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribal casinos in New Mexico reopen despite state warning
512 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Multiple tribal casinos in New Mexico have reopened despite recommendations from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to remain closed to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Militia group says it had nothing to do with shooting
437 Views NM Civil Guard founder says they were there to keep the peace The armed-militia group accused intimidating and harassing protesters say the man who fired shots Monday was not one of them.
