Jury: Former UNM athletic director not guilty of embezzlement
420 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After five hours of deliberation Thursday and Friday, a jury found a former UNM athletic director not guilty of embezzlement. Paul Krebs was accused of embezzling more than $20,000 in university funds. Eight years ago, Krebs was indicted on financial charges. The trial began Monday and included testimony from university […]
Lawsuit over redistricting in New Mexico moves forward
484 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Republicans are hoping to overturn recently redrawn political boundaries, arguing the Democrats gerrymandered the new districts. But is some gerrymandering in those decisions okay?
In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at LANL
448 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The price tag for cleaning up waste from the once top-secret Manhattan Project and subsequent Cold War-era nuclear research at Los Alamos National Laboratory has more than doubled in the last seven years, and independent federal investigators say federal officials will have to do better to track costs and […]
Hispanic Cultural Center hosting Women’s World Cup watch parties
386 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team takes on Vietnam in their first game of the Women’s World Cup. Preparations are underway for a watch party at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Local organizations work to get rural communities access to internet services
418 Views Rural communities in Southern New Mexico often find themselves with few options for internet service, and for residents, this can create significant barriers to essential services and opportunities. Sandra Schoonover lives in Mesquite with her husband and nephew. She said that no matter the service provider, getting reliable internet is virtually impossible.
‘Oppenheimer’ release sparks debate over long-term impacts to New Mexicans
427 Views LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — This weekend marked the 78th anniversary of the “Trinity Test,” the first detonation of an atomic bomb. This weekend, “Oppenheimer” is being released in theaters all over the country.
SWAT activations: Will we see more as officers serve more warrants?
477 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – APD’s Tactical Division has had a busy year. There has been 53 callouts so far this year, compared to 29 at this same time last year. “Tactical activations are purely reactive, we’re reacting to events emerging within our community, and responding to the requests of Field Services, personnel and detectives,” […]
Lobo football team picked to finish last in Mountain West
475 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Once again, there are few expectations for the UNM football in the Mountain West. The 2023 conference preseason poll was announced on Wednesday and the Lobos were selected in last place.
Wildfire in Florida Mountains near Deming
703 Views Deming, NM – On July 14th, 2023 a lightning storm caused a wildfire in the Florida Mountains. The Fire is located in extremely rough, rugged terrain. The fire has been monitored daily and firefighters will continually assess the fire’s proximity to populated areas.
Santa Fe May Ask Voters To Approve Excise Tax On Million Dollar Home Purchases For Affordable Housing
473 Views Voters in Santa Fe may be getting asked if they want to place an excise tax on the sale of million dollar homes to raise funds for affordable housing programs. A bill that would place the question on the November ballot was introduced Wednesday night at the city’s Quality of Life Committee meeting.
