Space race sends local solar company soaring

714 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A local solar power company was selected to test out their new technology in orbit. Businesses in New Mexico are turning to the sky as the second space race takes center stage in the land of enchantment. Here in Albuquerque, mPower designs and builds solar panels, an essential part of space travel.

PHOTOS: Scenes from Blue Origin space launch

314 Views   VAN HORN, Texas (AP/KRQE) — Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with passengers. He’s the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft. The Amazon founder rode to space with a hand-picked group and their Blue Origin capsule landed 10 minutes later on the desert floor in […]

Las Cruces lawmaker says politics led to denial of Communion

433 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico lawmaker says he was denied Communion by his local Catholic priest because of his politics. Democratic state Sen. Joseph Cervantes said Monday that he has been treated differently by the church since voting to repeal a state law banning abortion under most circumstances.

Mayoral candidate loses 600K in public financing thanks to forged signatures

277 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An appeal filed by Bernalillo County Sheriff and Albuquerque mayoral candidate, Manny Gonzales, after he was denied public financing has been denied. Gonzales was denied public funding after his campaign was accused of forging signatures that would help him qualify for campaign financing.

Widespread storms and flash flood threats for parts of New Mexico

548 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A few showers and storms are moving through western New Mexico, the northern mountains and Rio Grande Valley Wednesday morning. Most will dissipate throughout the commute, leading to drier weather until the early afternoon.

Free COVID Vaccines Without Appointments

253 Views   SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to provide back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for students 12 years and older.

Belen seeks emergency declaration after devastating flooding

474 Views   BELEN, N.M. — The Belen mayor said state reps are there this week assessing the damage to see if they can issue an emergency declaration after the city saw major flooding last week. Exactly a week ago, intense rain caused major flooding and damage to more than a thousand structures in Belen and the […]