Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International Sunport

432 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A military aircraft crashed off an airfield on the south side of the Albuquerque International Sunport on Tuesday, according to airport officials. One person, the pilot, is conscious but was seriously injured.
Gabrielle “Gabby” Begay shares why she’s running for State Representative for District 39 in Grant County

704 Views KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region. Scott Brocato spoke with Gabby Begay, who is running for State Representative for District 39 in Grant County.KRWG Public Media has reached out to the other candidates for this office and invited them to speak with us.
Attorney General fights to put alleged shooter behind bars until trial

412 Views “Everyone is frustrated. Police and prosecutors are frustrated. Victims are frustrated,” said Attorney General Raul Torrez. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Justice appealed a decision made by a judge to keep a suspect accused of shooting someone at a graduation ceremony on house arrest.
Native American advocate is challenging former state senator for District 30 seat

478 Views Two Democratic candidates are vying for the District 30 State Senate seat in western New Mexico. With no Republican candidate running that means whoever wins during the primary election, will be the winner. Advocate Angel Charley is facing off against former State Senator Clemente Sanchez.
New Mexico legislators ask FRA to address lack of safety inspector in state
733 Views WASHINGTON — The five members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation have asked the Federal Railroad Administration to address the lack of a safety inspector for the state in the wake of the April derailment of a BNSF freight train near the New Mexico-Arizona state line that closed Interstate 40 for more than two […]
Missing girl from Acoma Pueblo found safe

453 Views New Mexico State Police said the missing girl from Acoma Pueblo is located and safe The update was released just before 2:40 p.m. Monday, May 27. Below are the previous details regarding the missing and endangered report.
Local dairy evaluation club competes in events featuring some of America’s biggest food obsessions

591 Views In our modern cultural zeitgeist, things such as being a wine taster may be seen as rather fancy—but what about the people who taste one of America’s biggest food obsessions, dairy products?
Warmer temperatures, with storms in eastern New Mexico

517 Views Tuesday morning is clear, milder and calm. For most of the state, it will be a sunny day, with light winds and warmer temperatures. Temperatures will climb today, thanks to high pressure, and 80s, 90s and 100s are back in the forecast.
Blue 2 Fire now over 7,000 acres near Ruidoso

474 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. — U.S. Forest Service officials said Tuesday that the Blue 2 Fire is now at 7,178 acres, still with no containment. 10 crews, 32 engines, six helicopters and six bulldozers with five water tenders are fighting to get the Blue 2 Fire under control – that’s 533 people.
Making your voice heard: The New Mexico primary election

506 Views This year marks a big year for elections in New Mexico and candidates are vying for your vote. Each vote could impact the balance of power at the Roundhouse and in Washington.