Report: Slain officer wasn’t part of plan to stop suspect
807 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials reportedly arranged with New Mexico State Police to make a traffic stop of a drug trafficker. But an officer not briefed on the plan was fatally shot when he pulled over the man instead of others who were waiting to make the stop.
New LANL study looks at how COVID misinformation spreads
860 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — COVID was not the only thing spreading for the past year. Researchers at Los Alamos National Labs said they’ve been looking into how misinformation spreads, too.
Pregnant doctor taking care of COVID patients gets vaccinated, gives birth to healthy baby
800 Views GRANTS, N.M. — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending pregnant mothers get the COVID-19 vaccine in the third trimester. Dr. Laura Bishop and her husband welcomed their beautiful first child in February.
WATCH NOW: Timeline of Recreational Marijuana in New Mexico
1,351 Views The timeline will be updated as more information is released. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In 2021 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has opened the state to a brand new industry: legalized cannabis. Join KRQE Digital Anchor Chris McKee and Data Reporter Curtis Segarra for a live conversation about the state’s new marijuana industry at 11 a.m. on KRQE.com. The conversation will cover […]
Colfax County goes from Turquoise to Red
805 Views CIMARRON, N.M. — The St. James Hotel in Cimarron is a historic landmark. Just when the restaurant was allowed to open their dining room to 75% capacity when the county reached the Turquoise level.
Houses of worship can now operate at 100% capacity
882 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Churches and other houses of worship can now operate at 100% capacity, according to a revised public health order issued Friday.
LISTEN: El Paso Matters
1,476 Views El Paso Matters CEO Bob Moore has an update on the ongoing effort to vaccinate farm workers, coverage on the upcoming El Paso ISD School Board election and news of help for an often overlooked group of people struggling with food insecurity.
UNM Hospital seeing surge of patients who delayed care
901 Views Capacity Concerns at NM Hospitals ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Hospitals are facing a new challenge. They are treating more patients who delayed care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Mexico prepares to fight vaccine hesitancy in some areas
850 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials say that they are preparing to respond to pockets of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in some communities at the same time that overall interest in getting vaccinated increases. Health Secretary Tracie Collins said Wednesday that the state is exploring the recruitment of so-called community champions, […]
Gov. Lujan Grisham takes part in Pres. Biden’s international climate summit
920 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will take part in President Joe Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate Thursday. During the two-day virtual gathering, world leaders and representatives of coalitions, cities, states and indigenous communities will discuss efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
