Wildlife at Holloman AFB have high levels of chemical contamination, UNM study says
349 Views ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – There are unexpectedly high levels of chemical contamination in wild birds and mammals at Holloman Air Force Base, near Alamogordo, according to a new study done by a team of researchers from the University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology.
Legislative session wrap-up with New Mexico lawmakers
347 Views KRWG’s Jonny Coker is joined by two local New Mexico lawmakers to discuss this year’s 30-day legislative session. Republican Senator Ron Griggs and Democratic Senator Carrie Hamblen answer questions surrounding the state’s budget, paid family medical leave, firearm legislation and more.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rocks part of New Mexico
427 Views EDDY COUNTY, N.M. — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook parts of southeast New Mexico early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was registered between Artesia and Carlsbad at a depth of 6.1 km.
Cocaine use reportedly on the rise among teens
336 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cocaine is a drug that rose to prevalence and prominence decades ago but now reports show its use may be on the rise among teens.
Dent’s Game-Winner Lifts Lobos to 68-66 Win over No. 22 Colorado State
312 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Donovan Dent’s layup-and-one with 3.2 seconds left lifted New Mexico to a 68-66 victory over No. 22 Colorado State on Wednesday night at The Pit. The Lobos (21-6, 9-5 MW) and Rams (20-7, 8-6 MW) traded the lead six times in the final minute before UNM captured its third win […]
A House Memorial for the “Cliff Effect”
256 Views A House Memorial that would send a message to the President of the United states to reduce the “Cliff Effect” and help end generational poverty was given a unanimous vote from the House Government Elections and Indian Affairs committee.
UNM women’s basketball comes up short at Boise State
306 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The plan was to get one back. Mike Bradbury and his Lobo women’s basketball team lost to Boise State at home earlier in the year and hoped to salvage a series split. Unfortunately for the Lobos, BSU was one again triumphant as the Broncos took down the Lobos 58-53 […]
Albuquerque’s pollen report shows high juniper and elm levels
252 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pollen is on the rise in Albuquerque. If you’ve been sneezing or dealing with watery eyes lately, juniper and elm are probably the culprit.
Jurors sworn in for trial of ‘Rust’ armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin
444 Views Before Baldwin’s case progresses, the armorer on the set is being tried on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico are pursuing accountability for the 2021 death of a cinematographer who was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the […]
Veteran benefits seminar scheduled for Saturday in Lordsburg
247 Views KC Counts speaks with Sam Jones, outreach specialist with the Las Cruces Vet Center, about connecting veterans in southern New Mexico with benefits they’ve earned.
