High winds bring a high fire danger Wednesday

486 Views Strong winds will develop across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler as a cold front sweeps across the state.
Do you have what it takes to live on Mars for a year?

523 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – NASA is accepting applications for its next simulated mission to Mars. The yearlong mission, which will kick off in spring 2025, aims to replicate the conditions on Mars to guide NASA’s plans for future expeditions.
Judge denies requests to limit evidence ahead of armorer’s trial in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

692 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge warned special prosecutors and defense attorneys Wednesday that she will not consider any more motions as the court prepares for the involuntary manslaughter trial of the weapons supervisor on the “Rust” movie set when Alec Baldwin fatally shot the cinematographer during rehearsal.
Two crime bills advance to House Floor with less than 24 hours left in legislative session

772 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s the last full day of the 30-day legislative session at the Roundhouse; the session ends Thursday at noon, and it’s a mad dash to the finish as lawmakers try to get their bills to the governor before the buzzer.
What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?

687 Views Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins Chris and Gabby on this […]
Mysterious Haul: Tanker trucks on the New Mexico prairie trigger investigation

755 Views SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – There is trouble brewing on the prairie in Santa Fe County’s sprawling rangeland north of Moriarity. The issue that landed a prominent New Mexican in hot water isn’t apparent to the casual observer, but when state officials caught wind of what was happening there, they launched an investigation.
First in a series of storms has arrived to New Mexico

523 Views It’s been a very active start to this Wednesday across most of the state with rain in lower elevations and snow in higher elevations. Albuquerque even saw some hail this morning, with more isolated showers possible across the state this afternoon and evening.
Mexican cartel violence likely to increase in 2024, experts say

572 Views Internal fracturing, election year uncertainty will keep U.S. neighbor a ‘high risk’ country EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The next president of Mexico will face ongoing economic and migration challenges and will have to tackle increasing drug cartel violence brought about by the fracturing of existing transnational criminal organizations and corruption at every level […]
FEMA holds meeting for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire claimants

596 Views MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security are holding a town meeting Tuesday in Mora to talk to residents about expanded services for people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. Case managers will be onsite to talk to current claimants.
Petition to reintroduce jaguars to Gila National Forest denied by federal government

508 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The federal government recently struck down a push to reintroduce jaguars to New Mexico. However, the wildlife group behind the petition said they’ll keep trying.