Bernalillo County spreads the word on illegal tire dumping
558 Views BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County has launched an ad to cut down on illegal dumping. This one focuses on tires. This PSA depicts a man tossing tires out on the mesa and driving off, but one tire won’t stay there, rolling through town before it ends up right back at the […]
City of Anthony Mayor Murillo files a civil complaint to remove city councilor
384 Views The civil complaint filed by City of Anthony Mayor Murillo comes nearly nine months after City of Anthony Trustee Holguin filed thirteen ethics violations against the mayor with several entities, including the New Mexico State Ethics Commission and the State Attorney General’s Office. It also comes three months after the mayor removed public […]
Balloon Fiesta to host ‘eclipse glow’ during October solar eclipse
366 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will happen on Oct. 14, and it takes place during one of New Mexico’s largest events, Balloon Fiesta. The solar eclipse will feature the “ring of fire” phenomenon where the moon partially covers the sun.
Rep. Leger Fernandez calls for compensation for those impacted by Cerro Pelado Fire
454 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez says she was outraged – but not surprised – after hearing another New Mexico wildfire last year was officially caused by the U.S. Forest Service.
Team New Mexico wins gold at the Indigenous Games
490 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2023 Indigenous Games wrapped up on Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada. Team New Mexico represented the Land of Enchantment well, as they received the highest medal count by any team in the division.
Forest Service: Crews continue to take on Apple Tree Fire
412 Views U.S. Forest service officials say fire crews continue to take on the Apple Tree Fire. Officials said that rain in the area on Saturday reduced fire spread as weather continues to play an important role in management of the fire.
Metro Court’s DWI program gains national recognition
438 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court has been nationally recognized for its DWI Recovery Court program. The court recently won the DWI Court Leadership Award at the 2023 National Association of Drug Court Professionals conference.
NM United dominates 1st place Sacramento
340 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico United took a big leap up the standings with a win Saturday night over Sacramento. They peppered the net late in the first half and into the second half.
Lightning strikes fire again in Gila National Forest
463 Views Dubbed the Noonday Fire, it’s 5 acres and could possibly move west SILVER CITY, N.M. — A new wildfire has been started by lightning in the Gila National Forest in the Silver City Ranger District, a news release said. The fire is located 6 miles north of state Highway 152, southwest of Deadman […]
New Mexico State Parks ranger recognized for saving 10-year-old from drowning
455 Views NAVAJO DAM, N.M. — A park ranger at Navajo Lake State Park can be considered a hero for his swift actions in saving a 10-year-old from drowning. New Mexico State Parks officials say a 10-year-old boy went into the lake to get a toy. The 10-year-old went too far into the water and […]
