NM Indian Affairs secretary wants to create bureau for missing and murdered Indigenous people
508 Views The Indian Affairs Department wants about $350,000 to continue to address a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in New Mexico, Secretary-Designate James Mountain told the Legislative Finance Committee on Tuesday.
Former task force members react to end of MMIWR task force
464 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico became known for its initiatives to help solve the missing murdered Indigenous people crisis. In May 2022, the task force came up with a New Mexico response plan. Within it are three categories: community impact systems, change, and data.
Auto dealer invents device to deter car thieves
397 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Car thieves are getting more brazen here in the metro, and they are specifically targeting Hyundais and Kias. Last weekend, two cars were stolen from a gated parking lot at a downtown apartment complex. Now, one dealership in the metro is taking a stand. The owner says he has created […]
‘Spirit of exploration is very much alive’ as Carlsbad Caverns National Park turns 100
570 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a national park on Oct. 25, 2023. To this day, the park’s history is still being written, and the “spirit of exploration is very much alive,” said Anthony Mazzucco, Carlsbad Caverns National Park acting supervisory park […]
Lobos end conference losing streak during homecoming game
427 Views At the Homecoming game, University of New Mexico defeats the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 35-14. The Lobos end their 14 game losing streak in conference play and earn their first conference win at home since 2017.
Flying Vehicles Could Be On Their Way To New Mexico
642 Views It’s not the Jetsons but an aviation company says vehicles that can both fly and drive on the road are no longer a fantasy but are a reality. Oregon-based Samson Skyis the manufacturer of a combination motorcycle and aircraft that is currently under testing. The company is already taking orders for the Samson […]
Future of youth detention diversion efforts still murky, almost two months after NM governor strikes them down in executive order
428 Views A month and a half after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a public health executive order regarding gun violence and illegal drug use, the outcome for young people who are arrested remains unclear.
What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2024?
571 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Concert dates are being announced for 2024 in New Mexico, so here’s a listing of ticket and show info for everything coming to the Land of Enchantment. This post will be updated as shows are announced or canceled.
Renewed public health order targets rising congenital syphilis cases
432 Views In health news, the New Mexico Department of Health is addressing the rising threat of congenital syphilis by renewing and updating an ongoing public health order. Scott Brocato spoke with Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer with the NMDOH, about the health order and the rise of congenital syphilis cases in New Mexico.
Rabbi speaks about bomb threat that happened at synagogue
517 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A bomb scare at an Albuquerque synagogue has people in the Jewish community on high alert as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. Rabbi James Shapiro allowed KOAT into their temple to recount the weekend events that had numerous police units called to Adat Yeshua, a Messianic synagogue.
