NM politicians split on future of gas and oil industry
455 Views Politicians from both sides of the aisle are now coming out against President Joe Biden and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s pause on new oil and gas leases. Some Democrat lawmakers showed their support. This is on federal lands and waters and the issue impacts New Mexico.
Businesses Use Honor System To Enforce Mask Rule
276 Views It’s been a month since fully-vaccinated New Mexicans were allowed to stop wearing face masks in most public spaces and businesses got a choice as to whether to require them of all customers. Still, reaction to the newfound flexibility remains varied and somewhat confusing for both businesses and their customers.
Congresswoman-elect Melanie Stansbury to be sworn into House
325 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s newest congresswoman will be officially sworn in on Monday, June 14. Melanie Stansbury won the special election for Congressional District 1 earlier in June.
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs emergency declaration for Roswell
686 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the City of Roswell. Last Wednesday, she had signed similar orders for Lincoln and Chaves counties following severe flooding.
Heatwave intensifies across the state
415 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – We’re going to see the hottest temperatures of the year so far with many areas toppling 100 degrees south. The afternoon heat will even turn dangerous southeast towards Roswell, where we’ll be seeing record heat settling across the area. The high heat remains in place through the weekend with Albuquerque […]
‘We need to land this plane!’: New details released in alleged attempted cockpit breach on Delta flight
299 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New details have been released on the attempted cockpit breach on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Nashville last week. The flight was forced to make an emergency landing at the Albuquerque Sunport on Friday.
US senator weighs in on New Mexico stream access fight
483 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is weighing in on a long-running dispute in New Mexico over public access to rivers and streams that flow through private property.
Heat Warning
546 Views SANTA FE, NM – With temperatures remaining high this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages New Mexicans to drink lots of water, rest, and get under shade when they are outdoors to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. In regions reaching triple digits, people should remain in cooled indoor places as […]
Ball Field Fire prompts evacuations near Ruidoso
634 Views ALTO, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are continuing to contain the Ball Field Fire located behind the Shell gas station at 101 Ski Run Road in Ruidoso. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the immediate area of the gas station and the ball fields to voluntarily evacuate while the High County Lodge is […]
The Electric Future Must Begin Now
779 Views Your Next Car and Clothes Dryer Could Help Save Our Planet Our future depends on our acting now to confront the climate crisis by enacting policies to convert our economy from fossil fuels to clean energy. By making this switch, we will also create millions of new jobs, save American households money on […]