United States grew slightly over the last year, but New Mexico did not, Census Bureau data shows
382 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The nation’s population increased by 1.6 million people from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, newly released data shows. But those latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show that New Mexico’s population held constant over that time.
Local and federal agencies respond to humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border
588 Views In the heart of El Paso, Texas lies Rescue Mission of El Paso, a local nonprofit that helps house and transport migrants coming through the U.S.-Mexico border. One of those migrants is Maria, a Venezuelan mother of three. She said she emigrated to Chile five years ago due to deteriorating living conditions in […]
5 New Mexicans arrested for Clovis-based drug trafficking operation
641 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Multiple New Mexico residents were arrested for drug trafficking. The Drug Enforcement Administration was involved in the case. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, six firearms and meth were seized during the arrests in Clovis and Ruidoso Downs.
Travelers will see changes at Sunport’s TSA checkpoint lanes starting Saturday
1,512 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexicans rushing to catch a flight out of the Sunport will run into a big change starting this weekend. For the first time in decades, security screening is moving. The first phase of the Sunport’s terminal renovation is almost done and flyers will be met with a more […]
A meteor shower is coming; here’s how you can see it in New Mexico
589 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An annual meteor shower is set to hit its peak visibility on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 13 – the Geminid meteor shower – and, as long as the sky is clear, the meteors will be easy to see from New Mexico.
NM Attorney General recommends public safety priorities to state leaders
564 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, is looking ahead to the 2024 legislative session and how to address crime in the state. In a letter to lawmakers, he’s outlined solutions to improve public safety and combat gun crime.
New Mexico experts predict the state will have $3.48 billion in ‘new money’ in the upcoming year
597 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the last few years, the state government has earned more money than lawmakers planned to spend in the state budget. This trend of so-called “new money” is likely going to continue in the upcoming fiscal year, budget experts say.
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District offers farmers more money to not grow crops
539 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There is continued pressure over water use in central New Mexico. Now the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is offering more money than ever to growers who are willing to stop growing crops by the acre. “In cases like mine where I’m in between crops, this is a good […]
New Mexico to buy $500 million worth of brackish and treated water
700 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s governor is looking to invest in expanding the state’s water supply. The idea is to guarantee a $500 million purchase of water – the guarantee should be enough to spur private investment in water treatment, the governor’s office says.
Cyber attacks take down major New Mexico hospital, government offices
630 Views Cyber security expert shares tips for a safer digital experience ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cybersecurity can sound like an intangible threat, but a cyber or ransomware attack can have rippling effects. New Mexicans have seen some of those attacks play out over the last few months at some major facilities; most recently with Lovelace Healthcare and […]
