No changes coming to Albuquerque’s immigrant-friendly policy

182 Views   City councilors also discussed election changes and the future of a dog park ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A packed house at the city council meeting in Albuquerque Monday night. Many used public comment to address issues that councilors were set to vote on. One of those was an amendment to the immigration friendly policy, […]

Candidates share why they are running in New Mexico’s Primary Election

191 Views   This week, we hear from some candidates who are running in contested primary races in our region. Plus, Jonny Coker shares a preview of a general election rematch for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District seat. Catch up on recent interviews and stories from KRWG Public Media.

Cold Cases Get Hot at New Mexico Department of Justice

186 Views   Deputy Attorney Greer Staley talked with KSFR reporter Mary Lou Cooper about the first-ever Cold Case Unit at the New Mexico Department of Justice. The small unit of four will work with law enforcement agencies all over the state to reopen major homicide and sexual assault cases. Such cases number at least in […]

Driver who accelerated into a demonstration identified as 2018 candidate for NM governor

196 Views   Video shows a large truck with tinted windows slowly creeping into an entrance of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque where around 40 demonstrators wave Palestinian flags as they protest a scheduled speech by an Israeli official. Some people run toward the vehicle and attempt to block it. Almost immediately, the truck […]

Sandia rescue mission saves 2 climbers

218 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A rescue operation was orchestrated to rescue two climbers who experienced an accident in the Sandia Mountains. One climber was able to make it up to the Crest Trail and walked out. The other was evacuated using a rope system.

A guide to the New Mexico presidential and House of Representatives primary elections

201 Views   On June 4, New Mexico will hold its primary elections during which voters will be able to choose their preferred party candidate for United States president and New Mexico U.S. representative, as well as state Senate and representative seats. New Mexico has a closed primary, meaning voters can only vote within the party […]