New Mexico Republicans opposing pause on oil and gas leases
217 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) â Debate is brewing over how New Mexico should manage some of its prime tracts of land. Recently the State Land Office announced they wouldnât open any new leases on several hundred acres of land, but some state leaders are pushing back.
BCSO: Man, wanted for NMSP officerâs murder, shot during pursuit
301 Views   BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) â The Bernalillo County Sheriffâs Office (BCSO) said there was a deputy-involved shooting in the area of Unser and Anderson Hill that ended with a suspect in custody.
Lobo menâs basketball to face Clemson in first round of NCAA tournament
238 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â After punching their ticket to the NCAA tournament with a Mountain West Conference championship, the Lobo menâs basketball team found out who theyâll face in the first round. The No. 11-seeded Lobos will play No. 6 Clemson University in Memphis this Friday.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
266 Views   WASHINGTON â The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
New Mexico State Fair announces 2024 concert lineup
344 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â The New Mexico State Fair announced this yearâs rodeo/concert series lineup Thursday. According to a news release, some of the big names coming this year are Jo Dee Messina, Brad Paisley, Cole Swindell, and Josh Turner.
Abruzzo trust heir sentenced in tax case
280 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â Even if you donât know the Abruzzo family personally, you know some of their business adventures, including the Sandia Peak Tram. Now, an Abruzzo in-law is headed to prison after an attempt to sue the family led to a major discovery about his taxes.
Lobos topple Boise State and continue run in Las Vegas
271 Views   When the final buzzer sounded, the Lobos stood tall and are keeping the pace in the Mountain West Tournament. LAS VEGAS â The New Mexico Lobos found themselves in a thrilling victory Thursday night against a team that beat them twice this season. When the final buzzer sounded, the Lobos stood tall next to […]
4 years later: How COVID has changed health care
245 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â Four years after our stateâs first COVID case, UNM Hospital CEO Kate Becker says access to health care is New Mexicoâs greatest challenge.
Custom-built âOppenheimerâ film set opens to visitors in New Mexico
233 Views   RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) â A new opportunity to tour the same set that was used during the award-winning âOppenheimerâ film is now available in New Mexico. Tucked away in the desert at Ghost Ranch, near Abiquiu, stand several buildings and dirt roads that were built specifically for the movie.
KRWG Public Media wins 8 awards from New Mexico Press Women
223 Views   This year, KRWG Public Media was honored with 8 first-place awards for television, radio, digital, and student reporting in this yearâs communications contest by New Mexico Press Women.
