Paul Weir steps down as ENMU athletic director

697 Views   PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A national search for a new athletic director is in motion at Eastern New Mexico University. The school announced that Paul Weir is stepping down from the role, effective December 1.

‘Spirit of exploration is very much alive’ as Carlsbad Caverns National Park turns 100

1,660 Views   CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a national park on Oct. 25, 2023. To this day, the park’s history is still being written, and the “spirit of exploration is very much alive,” said Anthony Mazzucco, Carlsbad Caverns National Park acting supervisory park […]

What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2024?

813 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Concert dates are being announced for 2024 in New Mexico, so here’s a listing of ticket and show info for everything coming to the Land of Enchantment. This post will be updated as shows are announced or canceled.

Walmart shooting kills one in Roswell

929 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is dead after a shooting in Roswell. It happened inside a store. According to Roswell Police Department, officials were called to the Walmart at 4500 N. Main Street around 10:20 p.m. Saturday night.

Balloon Fiesta preparing special events for eclipse

660 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is getting ready for Saturday when they will be sharing the stage with a lunar eclipse. It will be a packed morning before the eclipse starts. Audiences can watch a drone show in the early hours, a traditional morning glow, followed by a mass ascension of 545 […]

Green Flag is up at day 4 of Balloon Fiesta

652 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday is day four of the 2023 Balloon Fiesta. The green flag is up and that means balloons are cleared for takeoff and will be in the air Tuesday morning.

Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Cibola County

1,027 Views   CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A routine traffic stop on I-40 is giving News 13 a look at one of the ways drugs are flooding into our state. Last month, a driver, identified as Manuel Pinon-Duran, pulled over for a New Mexico State Police officer in Cibola County before there were any lights […]