New Mexico establishes cold case unit
287 Views The New Mexico Department of Justice created a cold case unit to look into unsolved crimes across the state. The announcement was made by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who will oversee the three-member unit. The members are leaders in law enforcement: McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III, Valencia County Sheriff Denise Vigil and Santa […]
Investigation into LCPD officer killed Sunday
308 Views Sunday night, the Las Cruces Police Department announced the loss of Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez, 35, who they say was killed in the line of duty.
What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?
468 Views Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins Chris and Gabby on this […]
Bill to impose waiting period for gun sales in NM heads to governor’s desk
447 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – A bill is heading to the governor’s desk to impose a seven-day waiting period for all gun sales in New Mexico. State lawmakers just voted to pass that proposal after hours of debate Monday night.
Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system
329 Views The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Former HSD contract workers share their concerns on SNAP benefit processing
285 Views Former contract workers believe issues aren’t being addressed with urgency. “The citizens of New Mexico need to know that these programs serve them, and right now they’re not serving them.” The man speaking does not want his name made public, but is a former contract worker for the Human Services Department. He believes issues […]
New Mexico May Allow Official E-Drivers Licenses
280 Views The Senate Judiciary committee unanimously voted for a due pass of Senate Bill 88. The Electronic Driver’s License Credential bill amendes the motor vehicle code to allow the issuing of electronic credentials for a driver’s license or identification card to supplement the physical version of the card.
New Mexicans share thoughts on proposed bills to address gun violence in state
289 Views During this legislative session, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state lawmakers to adopt firearm-related bills to address gun violence. As lawmakers debate legislation, some New Mexicans are applauding the effort, while others feel that the legislation will only hurt law-abiding citizens. KRWG’s Jonny Coker has more on the issue.
Mysterious Haul: Tanker trucks on the New Mexico prairie trigger investigation
459 Views SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – There is trouble brewing on the prairie in Santa Fe County’s sprawling rangeland north of Moriarity. The issue that landed a prominent New Mexican in hot water isn’t apparent to the casual observer, but when state officials caught wind of what was happening there, they launched an investigation.
Many of Albuquerque’s older adults experiencing homelessness live in a shelter that can’t meet their needs
277 Views Homelessness in older adults is increasing at a fast clip across the country. In Albuquerque, much of that population is in one place: the city’s main shelter on the Westside. That facility, however, is not set up to care for older folks or people with disabilities.
