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.
Moose on the loose: ‘Marty the Moose’ coming to a shirt near you

785 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – He’s become quite the star in the state. Marty the Moose has been spotted all over Northern New Mexico, and now, you’ll be able to spot him on a t-shirt near you.
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.
New Mexico program millions of dollars short of bringing fresh food to all students

696 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Earlier this year, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 4, the Healthy Universal School Meals Bill. The law aims to ensure kids across the state have nutritious, free meals in school. But now lawmakers are questioning how that will happen as the cost to produce food rises.
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 […]
Lawmakers consider what’s holding New Mexico back from economic growth

431 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With record levels of revenue available for investment in the state, New Mexico’s lawmakers are asking themselves: “What’s holding New Mexico back, and where can the state invest for growth?” A new report has one potential answer.