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Business Growth in Desert Southwest More than Twice National Average
The Desert Southwest region has long set a dizzying pace for population growth, expanding by at least twice the national
Cuba school-bus drivers honored for ‘saving a school year’ in TIME magazine piece
CUBA, N.M. — Not all heroes wear capes and in one New Mexico community, they wear blue polos and drive big
Las Cruces Police Seek Suspects Who Vandalized School
Police are hoping to identify several individuals responsible for last week’s vandalism at Las Cruces High School. Surveillance videos show
Balloon community calls for pilot drug tests after toxicology report in deadly crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a toxicology report showed the pilot involved in New Mexico’s deadliest hot air balloon crash had drugs in
Pilot in deadly Albuquerque hot air balloon crash had marijuana, cocaine in his system
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 has confirmed new details about the pilot in New Mexico’s deadliest hot air balloon crash. The crash
Carlsbad Fire Gets $30K Grant For Communications Equipment
The Carlsbad Fire Department is receiving a 30-thousand dollar grant award to pay for new emergency communicatioons equipment. The city
NM’s Emergency Pandemic SNAP Benefits Extended For The Duration of Public Health Order
This summer, the federal government announced that emergency pandemic SNAP benefits would be slashed at the end of September. Now, the
Hundreds of Indigenous women and girls remain missing, many in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the disappearance of Gabby Petito continues to get national attention, advocates point out she’s not the only one.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to help people financially-stricken by pandemic
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A state-wide program is helping thousands of New Mexicans keep a roof over their head in a
Despite Pfizer’s findings on COVID-19 vaccines for kids, some parents still hesitant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — COVID-19 vaccines may soon be a reality for 5 to 11-year-olds, after the results of a recent Pfizer trial.
Visit Las Cruces Seeks Public Input on Local Outdoor Recreation Experience
As part of the City of Las Cruces’ ongoing effort to create the best outdoor recreation experience for residents and
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta still may alter COVID-19 protocol
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — City officials say they have not ruled out requiring proof of vaccination at next month’s Albuquerque
Fall system brings first frost and freeze temperatures to some
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds will be breezy from the northwest Monday, but the weather will stay dry. A cold front will
New Mexico Film booming through a global pandemic
The New Mexico Film industry is booming despite a global pandemic, but how? Through a global pandemic, New Mexico film
Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton indicted on criminal charges
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton on Monday was indicted on 28 criminal charges. According to court documents
NMPED launches emotional learning portal
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state launched a new portal to help families with social and emotional issues. The Public Education
Indigenous community members share resources, message of hope during National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicides disproportionately affect a number of Native communities across the United States ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — September is National Suicide Prevention Month,
Two Navajo broadcasters make history announcing D1 college football game in Navajo language
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men from the Navajo Nation made history at Saturday’s Rio Grande Rivalry game, with a first-of-its-kind radio
Three school districts to receive millions in mental health resources
SANTA FE, N.M. – Farmington Municipal Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and Socorro Consolidated Schools will all receive around $9
Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials in late June briefly opened a window to submit applications for
Native Americans draft redistricting proposals in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Native American communities across New Mexico are putting the finishing touches on proposed redistricting maps
New Mexico health officials believe 1 is dead after livestock drug overdose
New Mexico Health officials believe at least one person has died in the state after taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19. In a
Staffing shortage causes Clovis school to temporarily close
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – School districts across the state are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. One high school in southeastern
Vitalant to host nearly 300 blood donation events amid shortage
SANTA FE, N.M. – Between now and October 7, Vitalant is hosting nearly 300 blood donation events across New Mexico
COVID-19 booster shot immunity with breakthrough cases
It’s been eight months since the first COVID-19 vaccine was made available, and booster shots are on the horizon. The
