New Mexico United’s proposed stadium raises concerns from community members
519 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposed stadium for New Mexico United is raising cost and feasibility questions. The new stadium would cost the city somewhere around $65 to $85 million, but that doesn’t include the land.
Thousands flock to South Valley job fair hosted by state senator
628 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the state’s biggest job fairs returned to Albuquerque Wednesday. During a time where many businesses are complaining, they can’t find workers. Despite New Mexico having the worst unemployment rate in the county.
Longtime KOAT weatherman Howard Morgan dies at 91
413 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Longtime KOAT weatherman Howard Morgan has died. He was 91. Morgan started on television in the 1950s as a host for a children’s show on KOAT where he was known to a generation of kids as Uncle Howdy. From there, he became the weatherman so many New Mexicans grew to know […]
Former Cibola head coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill dies
357 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Cibola high basketball coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill has died. O’Neill’s brother Joe told KRQE Sports Tuesday morning that Brian died after an 18 month battle against cancer.
COVID-19’s Impact on Food Insecurity and Where We Go From Here
572 Views Food insecurity has been a persistent struggle that COVID-19 only worsened and shined a light on. Now, the pandemic seems to be in the rearview mirror for many, but the issues of hunger are still persisting for many New Mexicans.
Let’s Talk About the Legacy of New Mexico’s Native American Boarding Schools
395 Views Let’s Talk New Mexico 7/22 8am: Earlier this month, a plaque that marked the burial place of Indigenous children who died at the Albuquerque Indian School went missing. At the same time, Native American boarding schools have been in the national news after forensic technology revealed thousands of previously unknown graves of Native American children throughout […]
NMPED still finalizing plans for upcoming school year
456 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico’s Public Education Department is still finalizing plans for this fall. Officials with the department said they have been trying to finalize guidelines and requirements for the fall since April, when the last COVID toolkit was released to districts.
Crews shift arroyo rescue to recovery mission after heavy rainfall
381 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are still missing following a flash flood earlier Tuesday evening. What started as a rescue by Albuquerque Fire Rescue is now a recovery mission. They are expected to begin their search Wednesday morning.
NMSU, Navajo Technical University receive grant funds to support Native American students
555 Views Indian Resources Development at New Mexico State University, in partnership with Navajo Technical University, received a four-year, $250,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop experiential learning opportunities to increase retention and graduation of Native American students at New Mexico land-grant institutions.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos & mom did not have it easy growing up in Albuquerque
465 Views Jeff Bezos has very publicly thanked his mother for everything he has. He has also been public about her giving birth to him when she was a teenager in high school in Albuquerque. Tuesday the businessman, billionaire and now commercial space race history maker celebrated with his family, including his brother Mark who also […]
