Pilot in deadly Albuquerque hot air balloon crash had marijuana, cocaine in his system
824 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 has confirmed new details about the pilot in New Mexico’s deadliest hot air balloon crash. The crash happened at the end of June. While the National Transportation Safety Board has not ruled what caused the crash, KOB 4 has authenticated a report from the Federal Aviation Administration that shows the […]
Carlsbad Fire Gets $30K Grant For Communications Equipment
790 Views The Carlsbad Fire Department is receiving a 30-thousand dollar grant award to pay for new emergency communicatioons equipment. The city council accepted the grant last week from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. Chief Richard Lopez says the department has needed new communications equipment for years, as the current equipment is […]
NM’s Emergency Pandemic SNAP Benefits Extended For The Duration of Public Health Order
1,419 Views This summer, the federal government announced that emergency pandemic SNAP benefits would be slashed at the end of September. Now, the state of New Mexico has secured a small extension in these benefits for at least another month.
Hundreds of Indigenous women and girls remain missing, many in NM
988 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the disappearance of Gabby Petito continues to get national attention, advocates point out she’s not the only one. Now, they’re trying to draw more attention to the problem of missing women across the West.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to help people financially-stricken by pandemic
1,138 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A state-wide program is helping thousands of New Mexicans keep a roof over their head in a variety of ways. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists New Mexicans in making rental payments, either retroactively or up to three months in-advance. The program is geared specifically toward people experiencing pandemic-related financial trouble.
Despite Pfizer’s findings on COVID-19 vaccines for kids, some parents still hesitant
850 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — COVID-19 vaccines may soon be a reality for 5 to 11-year-olds, after the results of a recent Pfizer trial. The trial used a two-dose system, in a smaller dose than used for those 12 and older, and found it was safe and effective.
Visit Las Cruces Seeks Public Input on Local Outdoor Recreation Experience
1,079 Views As part of the City of Las Cruces’ ongoing effort to create the best outdoor recreation experience for residents and visitors, Visit Las Cruces is collecting surveys now through Oct. 8, to obtain public input on outdoor recreation activities and attractions throughout the area.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta still may alter COVID-19 protocol
967 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — City officials say they have not ruled out requiring proof of vaccination at next month’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Fall system brings first frost and freeze temperatures to some
802 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds will be breezy from the northwest Monday, but the weather will stay dry. A cold front will cross the state Monday night, bringing gusty winds to eastern New Mexico as well as the east canyon winds to the metro by Tuesday morning through midday. Much cooler temperatures arrive Tuesday through […]
New Mexico Film booming through a global pandemic
828 Views The New Mexico Film industry is booming despite a global pandemic, but how? Through a global pandemic, New Mexico film is booming. Amber Dodson is the director of New Mexico Film; she says New Mexico is even more appealing post-COVID-19 shutdown.
