College affirmative consent bill heads to governor’s desk
468 Views The New Mexico Senate passed an amended bill Tuesday, Feb. 13 that would require state-funded colleges to include affirmative consent in their policies and procedures on sexual activity.
High winds bring a high fire danger Wednesday
240 Views Strong winds will develop across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler as a cold front sweeps across the state.
3 joint resolutions headed to this year’s ballot
328 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – All joint resolutions that make it out of the Roundhouse have to be put on the ballot during the next general election. This year, the Legislature passed three joint resolutions: one dealing with land jurisdiction at Kirkland Air Force Base, another making changes to the Judicial Nominating Commission, and […]
Oil and gas donations shifting away from Republicans in New Mexico
245 Views The oil and gas industry has increased non-election year contributions to New Mexico’s politicians as the state Legislature debated new regulation in the 2024 session. The industry boosted its contributions to Democrats, the current dominant party in the state, while trimming back donations to Republicans, who still hold a slight lead overall, according […]
Flight diverted back to Albuquerque after man tries to open door
299 Views Americans Airlines wrote in a statement the flight returned to Albuquerque due to a disruptive customer ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An airplane was able to safely land back at the Albuquerque International Sunport Tuesday afternoon. An incident caused the American Airlines plane to return back to the airport.
State lawmakers aim to tighten up cannabis regulations in New Mexico
293 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Many lawmakers wanted to clean up and clarify our cannabis industry laws this session. They did that in large part by passing a massive bill still waiting on the governor’s approval.
Dozens of bills still need signed by New Mexico’s governor
354 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — It may have been a grueling 30-day legislative session, but the work still isn’t over. This year, the New Mexico lawmakers passed 72 bills out of 658 — all of which are now headed straight to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico).
Do you have what it takes to live on Mars for a year?
328 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – NASA is accepting applications for its next simulated mission to Mars. The yearlong mission, which will kick off in spring 2025, aims to replicate the conditions on Mars to guide NASA’s plans for future expeditions.
Advocates frustrated over lack of mental health legislation
302 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the legislative session wrapped Thursday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is frustrated because several public safety bills didn’t pass.
Bill to lower taxes for many waiting for Governor’s signature
278 Views House bill offers incentives and tax deductions ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexicans could start seeing deductions in their taxes and incentives if Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs House Bill 252. Rep. Derrick Lente, one of the sponsors for this bill, said it’ll help New Mexicans hold on to more of what they earn.
