New Mexico Supreme Court says lower court can decide gerrymandering issue
392 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s highest court is letting a lawsuit over political gerrymandering in the state continue in district court. After the Republican Party of New Mexico took Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and others to court, the Supreme Court stepped in and has now decided that the state’s constitution can […]
Former La Cueva standout commits to power 5 football program
269 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last year former La Cueva standout athlete Exodus Ayers took a chance at prep school with the hope of gaining more collegiate exposure. The move worked, as he has committed to play football at Oregon State as a defensive back.
Parent mentoring program aims to help participants find success
506 Views A recent event at Jardin de los Niños in Las Cruces offered the public the opportunity to see poster presentations from those taking part in the Flourishing Families Parent Mentoring program. The program aims to prepare parents who are struggling with hardships and makes them more confident and open minded to achieve their […]
Here’s why it’s so hot in New Mexico
322 Views NEW MEXICO — A heat wave is making its way through New Mexico bringing near-record high temperatures to parts of the state. Albuquerque is forecast to reach 100 degrees for the next several days.
New Mexico has highest number of distracted driving deaths
276 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A recent study shows New Mexico is leading the country in deadly car crashes from distracted driving. The study is compiled of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. New Mexico sits at a nearly 41% rate of deadly crashes involving distracted driving. That’s 12% higher than Hawaii which […]
NMSU researchers study older parakeets to find out whether learning declines with age
249 Views The sound of parakeets fills a room at the Animal Care Center at NMSU, where biology professor Dr. Timothy Wright and other colleagues have been studying them to determine why it’s harder for us humans to learn new languages as we get older. He co-authored a paper published in June called “Evidence for […]
Archdiocese of Santa Fe priest arrested for sexual assault
283 Views Daniel Balizan was the pastor of Santa Maria de la Paz in Santa Fe prior to his dismissal SANTA FE, N.M. — The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has commented on the arrest of former archdiocese priest Daniel Balizan, 61, who is accused of clergy sexual abuse of a minor.
Veterans turning to cannabis more for PTSD treatment
287 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Millions of Americans will celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks but it can be challenging for many of our veterans. “Big loud explosions, big flashing lights. That actually triggers parts of our brain associated with fear,” said Dr. Randolph Baca, a psychiatrist at Lovelace Medical Center.
Tailgating in for ENMU fall football season
257 Views Eastern New Mexico University football fans will be able to enjoy something new this coming football season: Game Day tailgating tents. Fans may reserve their tents for a single game or season now, according to an ENMU news release.
New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars and trucks
325 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an effort to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions, New Mexico’s governor has announced proposed “clean car rules” to push automakers to deliver zero-emissions vehicles to the state.
