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Longtime KOAT weatherman Howard Morgan dies at 91
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Longtime KOAT weatherman Howard Morgan has died. He was 91. Morgan started on television in the 1950s as
Former Cibola head coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Cibola high basketball coach and Lobo assistant Brian O’Neill has died. O’Neill’s brother Joe told KRQE Sports
COVID-19’s Impact on Food Insecurity and Where We Go From Here
Food insecurity has been a persistent struggle that COVID-19 only worsened and shined a light on. Now, the pandemic seems
Let’s Talk About the Legacy of New Mexico’s Native American Boarding Schools
Let’s Talk New Mexico 7/22 8am: Earlier this month, a plaque that marked the burial place of Indigenous children who
NMPED still finalizing plans for upcoming school year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico’s Public Education Department is still finalizing plans for this fall. Officials with the department said they have
Crews shift arroyo rescue to recovery mission after heavy rainfall
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are still missing following a flash flood earlier Tuesday evening. What started as a rescue by Albuquerque
NMSU, Navajo Technical University receive grant funds to support Native American students
Indian Resources Development at New Mexico State University, in partnership with Navajo Technical University, received a four-year, $250,000 grant from
Billionaire Jeff Bezos & mom did not have it easy growing up in Albuquerque
Jeff Bezos has very publicly thanked his mother for everything he has. He has also been public about her giving
Space race sends local solar company soaring
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A local solar power company was selected to test out their new technology in orbit. Businesses in New
PHOTOS: Scenes from Blue Origin space launch
VAN HORN, Texas (AP/KRQE) — Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with passengers. He’s the second billionaire
Las Cruces lawmaker says politics led to denial of Communion
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico lawmaker says he was denied Communion by his local Catholic priest because
Mayoral candidate loses 600K in public financing thanks to forged signatures
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An appeal filed by Bernalillo County Sheriff and Albuquerque mayoral candidate, Manny Gonzales, after he was denied public
‘Wobbling’ moon will cause devastating worldwide flooding in 2030s, NASA warns
Coastal cities under threat from ‘rapidly increasing high tide floods’ which could occur in clusters lasting a month or more,
A Santa Fe church raises $1.5 million, helps 782 families pay medical bills
SANTA FE, N.M.- A Santa Fe church raised $1.5 million to help low-income New Mexico families pay off their medical
Widespread storms and flash flood threats for parts of New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A few showers and storms are moving through western New Mexico, the northern mountains and Rio Grande Valley
Free COVID Vaccines Without Appointments
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to
Belen seeks emergency declaration after devastating flooding
BELEN, N.M. — The Belen mayor said state reps are there this week assessing the damage to see if they can
Spaceport America sees uptick in tourism interest after Virgin Galactic launch
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is still riding the high of Virgin Galactic’s historic spaceflight from Spaceport America near Las Cruces. It’s already
New Mexico paid $1.5 million to advertise during Virgin Galactic flight
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M- The state’s tourism department shelled out big bucks to make sure New Mexico’s brand was front and center
New Mexico eyes higher plant limit for marijuana producers
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico regulatory agency hopes to avoid a possible marijuana shortage by raising the
4.2 earthquake strikes northwest New Mexico
CAPULIN, N.M. — Multiple earthquakes, including a 4.2 earthquake, rocked parts of New Mexico Monday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the
Trinity Site Open House Set For October
White Sands Missile Range will open Trinity Site to the public after a brief pause in activities due to COVID-19
Showers expected to move into parts of New Mexico Monday afternoon
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is dry and quiet across the state. The weather will stay dry and mostly sunny
Belen estimates 1,200 structures damaged from flooding, Red Cross helping those affected
“Our carpet was just floating in the hallway. Everything’s damaged. My appliances are not working,” Ernestina Serrano, who lives on
Space flight could bolster future New Mexico tourism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M- The launch of Virgin Galactic brings talks about the future of New Mexico and business. Balloon Fiesta Spokesperson, Tom
