It’s time to think about heat exhaustion & heat stroke
219 Views Knowing the difference can save your life Triple-digit temperatures are now extending from Southern New Mexico to the Albuquerque metro area. While it happens every year, doctors warn not to take it for granted. KOAT UNM Medical Expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar reminds everyone of the importance of staying hydrated.
Senator Martin Heinrich shares perspective on issues facing New Mexico and nation
219 Views The Democratic U.S. Senator sat down with KRWG to share how he is working to address housing issues, water concerns, gun violence and other issues facing the country.
New Mexico congressional race expected to heat up, gain national attention
180 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the primary election over, candidates are gearing up for the general election in November. There’s one race in New Mexico that is expected to heat up and gain national attention. Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez will face off against former Republican congresswoman Yvette Herrell for Congressional District Two.
Heat dome to bring triple-digit temps Thursday
199 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A heat dome could trap some of us in New Mexico with triple-digit temperatures Thursday on the hottest day of the year so far. That is thanks to a high-pressure ridge. That will move out Friday, which will increase our chance of rain and our winds. Sunday and Monday are our […]
Haley, Christie and others take votes away from Trump in New Mexico primary
213 Views Former President Trump saw thousands of votes in New Mexico’s primary Tuesday go to his former GOP rivals, continuing a trend seen in past voting contests this cycle. Trump secured nearly 85 percent of the GOP primary vote in New Mexico. The remaining 15 percent was spread among Republican presidential candidates who have already suspended their […]
Let’s talk about bicycling safely
195 Views The weather is warm and it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors on two wheels, but cyclists in New Mexico are among those mostat risk of a traffic fatality in the United States. That’s especially true in Albuquerque — where more than half of cyclists killed on New Mexico roads were riding.
Supreme Court Justice Supports Diversion for Mental Health
152 Views A new court-based initiative will help guide people with severe mental illness to appropriate treatment and away from the criminal justice system when they are arrested for misdemeanor offenses in Doña Ana County.
Human bones found in Dulce
153 Views DULCE, N.M. — It’s a cold case that spans more than two decades; a Jicarilla Apache Nation woman went missing in 2001. Nearly 20 years later, skeletal remains were discovered near Dulce in northern New Mexico.
Sunland Park mayor reacts to Biden’s asylum restrictions
147 Views SUNLAND PARK, N.M. – As the heat reaches dangerous levels in southern New Mexico, Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea says so do the 911 calls.
New EBT program aims to keep New Mexico students fed during summer
192 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new federal program that will provide New Mexico families with money to keep students fed during the summer is accepting applications.
