Red River wins USA Today poll for best ski town

173 Views   RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Red River has once again been recognized by USA Today as the Best Ski Town in North America. The town was previously given the accolade in 2021.

Lobo women win overtime thriller

187 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern Illinois punched the Lobos in the mouth in the first half, but UNM but clawed back to force overtime. In the end, the girls wearing cherry and silver left the Pit with a 81-78 win.

Mobile classroom will take trades training around the state

183 Views   ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The United Association Local 412 Plumber and Pipefitters Union launched a mobile classroom to extend outreach and bring training to rural and tribal communities in the northern part of the state. The goal of the unit is to train unemployed or underemployed people in a chosen trade so they can secure […]

New Mexico offering free bowhunting course in Roswell

226 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a free bowhunter skills camp. Space in the camp is limited to 25 individuals on a first-come, first-served registration basis.

Former Lobos staff member to go to trial for embezzlement

225 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former staff member for Lobos Men’s Basketball is expected to start his trial this week for embezzlement charges. In 2016, UNM released an audit that showed Cody Hopkins withdrew cash, falsified documents, and used his university-issued credit card for personal purchases.

New Mexico State Police asking for pay increase

175 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is asking state leaders for more funding to increase their pay. During a legislative finance committee hearing last week, State Police said a bump in pay would help with recruitment and retention.

This New Mexico boat tour offers a new take on Christmas lights

178 Views   CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Once a year, near Carlsbad, rooftops, backyards, and boat docks are decked out in twinkle lights as visitors and locals alike head to the Pecos River. The Christmas on the Pecos boat tour brings something unique to New Mexico: Christmas light viewing from the water.

In-N-Out Burger is coming to UNM’s South Campus

180 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico has announced that an In-N-Out Burger location will be taking up residence on the university’s South Campus in Albuquerque. This comes just days after In-N-Out Burger released its plans to come to New Mexico.

Amazon Prime series wraps filming at Western New Mexico University

193 Views   SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) –  A production team from the Amazon Prime show The College Tour wrapped up filming at Western New Mexico University this past week. The show was in town to film ten WNMU students about their unique college experiences. The series showcases colleges and universities across the country with each episode focusing on […]