Roundhouse Roundup: Progress so far, climate-focused economic development
193 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 lawmaking session is a short one. Politicians only have a total of 30 days to get their work done. And so far, a lot of the high-priority bills haven’t made it very far through the process. Wednesday, January 31, lawmakers will continue putting more effort into […]
New Mexico families now eligible to claim new child tax credit
170 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tax filing season is here, and starting this year, New Mexico families will be able to claim a new child tax credit that ranges from $25 to $600 per qualifying child.
Roundhouse Roundup: Cybersecurity, homelessness-focused government division
191 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday, lawmakers are back to work with a list of bills to discuss in committee meetings. Among those on the agenda are a bill to boost cybersecurity in the state and a bill aiming to set up a government division to address homelessness.
New Mexico State Police arrest 24 in ‘Operation Alien Town Takedown’
175 Views CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers arrested 24 people in a Chaves County warrant round-up operation dubbed “Operation Alien Town Takedown.” In just one week, officers took felons, drugs, and firearms off the streets of Roswell.
New Mexico lawmakers make renewed push to create state school board
213 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill to overhaul the state’s education system is moving forward at the Roundhouse. The Senate Rules Committee unanimously approved Senate Joint Resolution 9 which would replace the Public Education Commission with a state school board.
Electric vehicle chargers coming to Curry County
167 Views CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Curry County announced that two locations will have electric chargers for the public starting in March. In partnership with Xcel Energy, the charging stations will be in the parking lot at 801 Main Street and the parking lot at the intersection of 7th and Mitchell Street in Clovis.
Stargazing events you won’t want to miss in 2024
176 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Last year, many New Mexicans got lucky enough to catch a unique “ring of fire” view of the sun as an annular eclipse’s path of annularity crossed directly through the state. If you were not able to see it, don’t worry; there are more astronomical events to look forward to in 2024.
Bill to increase oil and gas royalty rate moves forward
155 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A massive portion of New Mexico’s state finances come from fees, taxes, and royalties on the oil and gas industry. A bill to increase some royalty rates is making progress at the Roundhouse.
Roundhouse Roundup: Electric vehicle, environmental tax credits
184 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, January 23, lawmakers are still working in committees to launch the discussion of a range of bills. Today, a handful of environment-related tax credits are up for discussion.
Explosive found at Deming probation office; public asked to avoid the area
153 Views DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – The Deming Police Department announced that an “explosive device” was found at the probation office located at 920 S. Silver Ave. on Monday, Jan. 22, at 8:40 a.m. The department says there may be a second device nearby and is advising the public to avoid the area.
