How far behind are New Mexico’s schoolchildren?

461 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Almost two years into the pandemic, the state is still trying to grasp how much the closures and remote learning set New Mexico’s kids back. KRQE News 13 investigative reporter Gabrielle Burkhart spoke with parents, teachers, and the New Mexico Public Education Department to find out how far behind the state’s […]

Search warrant reveals who supplied guns, ammo for ‘Rust’

491 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New details are emerging about the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust” in Santa Fe. A new search warrant filed Tuesday reveals who supplied the guns and ammo for the movie, including the gun Alec Baldwin fired during rehearsal, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The supplier was […]

Middle of Nowhere: New Mexico’s Multi-Million Dollar Blunder

435 Views   A four month KRQE News 13 Investigation SOCORRO COUNTY (KRQE) – Established 400 years ago by Spanish Conquistador Juan de Oñate, the Royal Road of the Interior extended 1600 miles from Mexico City to Santa Fe. For three centuries, the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro played a critical role in the history of […]

Study: Emergency managers should plan for volcanic eruptions in the southwest

599 Views   The southwest United States has thousands of volcanoes that were only active for a very short period of time and, a new analysis published in the journal Geosphere urges emergency managers to be aware of the potential for further volcanic activity. The authors of the study counted 2,229 volcanoes in 37 volcanic fields located in the […]

FBI: Holiday Scams

455 Views    When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. Do your part to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim. Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and, […]

Aztec shelter in need of blankets to keep animals warm

283 Views   AZTEC, N.M. – There’s never a quiet moment at the Aztec Animal Shelter, but unfortunately the shelter is full. “We’re really, really full,” Crystal Veach, shelter supervisor, said. “We have no dog kennels open right now because we’re so full, like I said, it’s been really rough. It’s been a rough summer – it’s […]