Judge orders federal agents to stop cutting Texas razor wire for now at busy Mexico border crossing
261 Views McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Monday ordered Border Patrol agents not to interfere with razor wire that Texas installed at a busy crossing for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that the barrier can only be cut to provide aid during medical emergencies.
Police seek info in Las Cruces drive-by shooting that injured seven
273 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police are asking for information about a shooting that injured seven people late Saturday night. One 17-year-old and six 18-year-olds were injured in the shooting; two of the victims are in critical but stable condition, according to the police.
Safety tips to know before trick-or-treating this Halloween
222 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Before you take your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, you’ll want to make sure you finalize some important safety steps.
Child abuse settlements in New Mexico are going unreported
216 Views Big settlements made by the state are going unreported, some of which involve topics like child abuse. The Sunshine Portal was created when Gov. Lujan Grisham first got into office to show transparency and accountability for the New Mexico state government. But recently, people have noticed large settlements have fallen through the cracks.
Balloon Fiesta set an all-time attendance record in 2023
206 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officials with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta confirmed the event set an all-time attendance record in 2023.
New Mexico Lawmakers Discuss Gun Laws In Wake Of Maine Shootings
257 Views In the wake of another mass shooting, this time in Lewiston, Maine, the New Mexico Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee held a meeting Thursday in Las Vegas to talk about where firearms laws are headed in the country and the state.
Teacher Pipeline, a new program in the New Mexico State University School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership, addresses teacher vacancy issue
201 Views According to a report by NMSU’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center, New Mexico is now seeing a 9% increase in teacher vacancies this year compared to last year. Scott Brocato spoke with Rick Marlatt, director of NMSU’S School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership, or TPAL, about how that program […]
New Mexico coal communities getting $2.4 million for revitalization
303 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, communities around the country are getting funding to transition away from legacy coal mining. New Mexico will get over $2.4 million.
NMAA’s two-strike rule raises questions about safety and consistency
325 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After a recent threat, Española Valley and Pojoaque High made the decision to move up last Friday’s game, and not allow any fans.
Victims speak about past horrors of Indian Boarding Schools
267 Views Dating back to the 1800s up until the 1970s, these schools had one main goal: force Native American children to forget about their Indigenous roots and break them down in ways unimaginable ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Department of the Interior and its Secretary Deb Haaland have been on a nationwide tour called the […]