Balderas Calls on Legislature to Immediately Institute Body-worn Camera Law and Chokehold Ban
440 Views Santa Fe, NM—Attorney General Hector Balderas today announced that the Office of the Attorney General is currently investigating the death of Rodney Lynch for possible illegal use of force by members of the Gallup Police Department. Attorney General Balderas also called on the Legislature to create uniform use of force policies in law:
New Mexico United releases Black Lives Matter toolkit
363 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United has just released a resource guide on how to support the Black community in the state. The team says the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked questions about how to get involved locally, so they worked with community partners and fans to put together a digital toolkit.
New Mexico Roundhouse to stay closed to public during June special session
312 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico lawmakers have a game plan for how they plan to hold a special legislative session to fix the state budget, all while keeping the coronavirus out of the Roundhouse. In a meeting Tuesday morning, lawmakers outlined the rules for the upcoming session, including limiting who can enter the normally […]
Las Cruces police officer being charged with manslaughter
298 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Disturbing new video has surfaced of a New Mexico man dying at the hands of a police officer. The incident happened on Feb. 29 in Las Cruces when police pulled over a vehicle at about 2:30 a.m.
Protest Closes One Of The Busiest Intersections In Las Cruces
460 Views Protesters were out in force in Las Cruces on Saturday. Police closed portions of Lohman and Telshor, as scores of people walked through what is normally one of the busiest intersections in the city. The approximately three-hour protest disrupted traffic, but no injuries or arrests were reported.
Forrest Fenn confirms his treasure has been found
341 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) -A Santa Fe author says the search is finally over for his controversial hidden treasure. Forrest Fenn confirmed with KRQE News 13, someone has found the treasure he hid more than 10 years ago.
Treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains finally found
270 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bronze chest filled with gold, jewels, and other valuables worth more than $1 million and hidden a decade ago somewhere in the Rocky Mountain wilderness has been found. Famed art and antiquities collector Forrest Fenn says he hid the treasure as a way to tempt people to […]
Infections spike among New Mexico health care workers
301 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows COVID-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses call for more protective equipment.
Tadpole Fire burns 450 acres north of Silver City
266 Views SILVER CITY, N.M. — Officials with the Gila National Forest say they are fighting a fire near Tadpole Ridge in the Silver City Ranger District of the forest. Here’s what we know:
Progressive Dems defeat long time, big name NM lawmakers
300 Views Possible changes on everything from pot, gun, abortion laws Some of these lawmakers have been in power for decades. Not any more. “In the Democratic primary election, five moderate to conservative Democratic state senators lost their election to more progressive candidates with a much more liberal economic and social agenda,” said KOAT Political […]
