NMDOT closer to making decision on plan for stretch of I-40 between Albuquerque and Arizona
498 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s a stretch of I-40 that’s had its fair share of traffic backups and car crashes over the 150 miles from Albuquerque to the Arizona state line. That’s why the New Mexico Department of Transportation has been conducting a study to develop a long-term plan that would address some […]
UNM researcher studies Black settlement in NM
497 Views Blackdom was one of New Mexico’s first Black settlements, located about 15 miles south of Roswell. It was the most important Black homestead in the state, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
47 Dogs rescued from hoarding case in Placitas
587 Views PLACITAS, N.M. — So far, 47 dogs and five horses have been found in what the sheriff calls a hoarded house in Sandoval County. Sheriff deputies say it was a three-bedroom home in Placitas.
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin shares with KRWG Public Media how her family was affected by a genetic kidney disease
480 Views In health news, March is National Kidney Month. Recognizing the importance of kidney health, five-time Olympic gold medalist and retired professional swimmer Missy Franklin recently spoke with Scott Brocato, and shared the story of how her own family has been affected by Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, or ADPKD – including her father.
Multi-vehicle accident shuts down Los Alamos Truck Route
970 Views LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A multi-vehicle accident has caused the Los Alamos Truck Route to be shut down on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The route is expected to be closed for several hours while authorities investigate.
High winds prompt dust storm warning and health alerts in New Mexico
646 Views NEW MEXICO — Another windy day in New Mexico is prompting alerts statewide for blowing dust and poor conditions Tuesday.
Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydropower projects
518 Views Federal regulators have granted Native American tribes more power to block hydropower projects on their land after a flurry of applications were filed to expand renewable energy in the water-scarce U.S. Southwest.
Trial Date Set for Baldwin in “Rust” Shooting
610 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has set a trial date for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 deadly shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
New Mexico State Parks could be raising fees
636 Views Study shows park fees aren’t sufficient SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico State Parks are looking to raise park fees after a recent study showed prices haven’t kept up with inflation.
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
466 Views NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.
