United States grew slightly over the last year, but New Mexico did not, Census Bureau data shows
245 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The nation’s population increased by 1.6 million people from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, newly released data shows. But those latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show that New Mexico’s population held constant over that time.
Perception vs. Reality: Is crime increasing or decreasing in New Mexico?
337 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Nobody is celebrating the crime picture in New Mexico. The Albuquerque Police Department is reporting 94 people were killed by homicide so far this year. However, a recent Gallup poll is showing people may think crime is actually worse than it really is.
Local and federal agencies respond to humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border
383 Views In the heart of El Paso, Texas lies Rescue Mission of El Paso, a local nonprofit that helps house and transport migrants coming through the U.S.-Mexico border. One of those migrants is Maria, a Venezuelan mother of three. She said she emigrated to Chile five years ago due to deteriorating living conditions in […]
5 New Mexicans arrested for Clovis-based drug trafficking operation
368 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Multiple New Mexico residents were arrested for drug trafficking. The Drug Enforcement Administration was involved in the case. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, six firearms and meth were seized during the arrests in Clovis and Ruidoso Downs.
NMSU head football coach calls out UNM leadership
342 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After losing to Fresno State Saturday in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, New Mexico State’s head coach went after the athletics director at a completely different school – UNM. This all goes back to the Aggies’ star quarterback peeing on the UNM practice field. Now, the NMSU coach is alleging there […]
New TSA unit aims to assist high travel volumes at Sunport
317 Views It’s part of a $87 million project funded by the airport to expand on what they believe will bring them into a new era of New Mexico travel. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Saturday morning, the city and Albuquerque Sunport officials announced a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint for all travelers. Director of Aviation Richard McCurley […]
New Mexico lawmakers ask questions about spending by university president and his wife
357 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard was peppered with questions about spending on overseas trips and his wife’s use of a university credit card during a hearing Wednesday before a group of powerful lawmakers.
First movie begins filming in New Mexico since SAG AFTRA strike
367 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Whole Hog Cafe on Central Avenue in Albuquerque has been sitting closed. But it’s back open with the lights, cameras, and plenty of action.
Lobo basketball sweeps weekly Mountain West honors
298 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sophomore Donovan Dent and Freshman JT Toppin both earned Mountain West Conference weekly honors on Monday. Dent picked up Mountain West player of the week – his first time earning this accolade – while Toppin picked up his third Mountain West Freshman of the Week award this season.
Travelers will see changes at Sunport’s TSA checkpoint lanes starting Saturday
352 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexicans rushing to catch a flight out of the Sunport will run into a big change starting this weekend. For the first time in decades, security screening is moving. The first phase of the Sunport’s terminal renovation is almost done and flyers will be met with a more […]
