US and Mexico use Teamwork to Tackle Immigration
499 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are moving swiftly on new steps to crack down on illegal migration that include tougher enforcement on railways, on buses and in airports as well as increased repatriation flights for migrants from both the U.S. and Mexico.
Native American student at the center of NM Supreme Court case speaks out
536 Views This week the New Mexico Supreme Court heard a case stemming from a lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools over the interactions of a high school teacher with a Native American student. That student, McKenzie Johnson, spoke with KUNM about that Halloween day in 2018. She says teacher Mary Eastin offered one student dog food, brandished a […]
Woman from Albuquerque wins on ‘Jeopardy!’
992 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Albuquerque used her wits to win big at Jeopardy!. Weckiai Rannila put her knowledge to the test on Wednesday night’s edition of the game show. Rannila, a modular engineer at Intel, was one of three contestants who appeared on the episode.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham heard voicing frustration over border issue in phone call
471 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – We’re hearing comments from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham about New Mexico’s border with Mexico that she intended to be private. She can be heard voicing frustration, including over how she believes the federal government is hurting New Mexico businesses.
Demonstration closes Gibson Gate at Kirtland Air Force Base
650 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Kirtland Air Force Base has closed the gate on Gibson Boulevard due to a demonstration. In a social media post, Kirtland Air Force Base officials said the demonstration at Louisiana Boulevard and Gibson Boulevard is blocking traffic into at the Gibson gate.
How a Supreme Court case on homelessness could affect New Mexico
435 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case that could impact how states and local agencies decide to deal with the issue of homeless encampments. UNM School of Law Professor Joshua Kastenberg joins Gabby on the New Mexico News Podcast to discuss Albuquerque’s current policies on encampments, and the […]
Tips for driving during dust storms in SE New Mexico
1,502 Views CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. – If you live in southeastern New Mexico, you know the wind brings a lot of dirt. Dust storms create low visibility and it can be dangerous when driving. KOB 4 found out what to do if you’re caught in the middle.
Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base
467 Views HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — A military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base outside of Alamogordo on Tuesday. According to Holloman Air Force Base officials, an F-16 fighter jet went down near White Sands National Park.
Interstate 25 to close overnight near T or C
1,409 Views TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. — If you plan to drive on Interstate 25 either Wednesday night or Thursday night, the highway will be shut down overnight.
Cookies dispensary accused of violating New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act at opening celebration
542 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque dispensary Cookies is accused of several violations of the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act, according to an April 8 notice filed by the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).
