More than 6,000 New Mexicans get federal student loans forgiven
509 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A total of 6,270 New Mexico residents received forgiveness of their federal student loans via President Joe Biden’s SAVE loan forgiveness plan and fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan (PSLF), according to the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District announces start of 2024 irrigation season
753 Views Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Water managers at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are preparing for the upcoming irrigation season in the middle valley, which will commence earlier compared to last year. Beginning Monday, February 26, MRGCD water managers will start charging, flushing and ensuring proper operation of canals.
Lincoln National Forest prepares for fire season
565 Views ROSWELL, N.M. – At 1.1 million acres, the Lincoln National Forest stretches from Alamogordo to Carlsbad. With an area that big, officials are preparing for fire season and most importantly, staffing. Each year, the National Forest Service has fire hire events to have a fully staffed fire crew for the fire season.
Slain ‘Rust’ cinematographer’s family sue Alec Baldwin
522 Views Alec Baldwin statements by his attorneys that the family has been, “distanced from Halyna” and, “for years before he shot and killed her are both shameful and wholly unsubstantiated,” Attorney Gloria Allred told KOAT SANTA FE, N.M. — Video : Attorney Gloria Allred spoke with KOAT following a California judge ruling in favor of a […]
Congressman Vasquez discusses plan to ease burden of inflation
415 Views This week, Democratic U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez announced a plan to help take on rising costs. Anthony Moreno talked with Congressman Vasquez to learn more about his plan.
2024 state wrestling champions crowned on Saturday
637 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The state wrestling tournament wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at the final team standings and individual winners.
New Mexico’s largest wildfire and its aftermath
509 Views The largest wildfire in New Mexico state history, accidentally ignited by the U.S. government, has transformed survivors into experts on forest management, disaster aid, and resilience.
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
516 Views Black voices in rodeo The rodeo: the quintessential showcase for cowboys and cowgirls. Anyone can be a cowboy, but the rodeo hasn’t always been considered an inclusive space for Black Americans. The search results for “famous cowboys” include names like Billy the Kid, Jesse James, or Buffalo Bill. The similarity between these individuals […]
Women in NM Legislature make the case for an annual salary
481 Views New Mexico’s Legislature is becoming more diverse but its lawmakers are still the only ones unpaid in the nation, limiting who can afford to serve, and some lawmakers want voters to change it.
First-of-its-kind EV carshare program launches in Albuquerque
514 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico has its first electric vehicle carshare program after the Affordable Mobility Platform launched in Albuquerque. The platform’s New Mexico base is the PAH! Hiland Plaza Apartments, just west of Central and San Mateo. They’ll have EV charging stations and two EVs for people to use.
