Tennessee woman wins HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico

380 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Kingsport, Tennessee was named the lucky winner of HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Stacey Braswell won the grand prize package valued at $2.2 million.
Tropical moisture arrives in New Mexico

672 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through southern and central New Mexico during the Wednesday morning commute. Heavy, widespread rain is expected across the south and west parts of the state today. A flood watch will be in effect for the Sacramento Mountains from noon until tonight, as burn […]
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Zorro Ranch’ sold in New Mexico

489 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The roughly 8,000-acre Zorro Ranch in New Mexico connected to Jeffrey Epstein was listed for sale for $27.5 million; and according to the Santa Fe County Clerks’ office – it was sold this month to San Rafael Ranch, LLC. A new warranty deed was recorded on August 16 […]
University of New Mexico adds safety measure for the new school year

567 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobos are heading back to class Monday, and safety on campus has been a growing concern for the past few years. Now, new safety measures are being put in place to try and keep students and staff safe.
New Mexico State Senator Ivey-Soto accused of breaking state ethics laws

605 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto is in hot water again: a wide-ranging ethics complaint attacks the Albuquerque Democrat for playing both sides of the legislature as a lawmaker and a lobbyist. KRQE News 13 spoke with the attorney who filed the complaint and the senator.
Special events planned for 2023 Balloon Fiesta during solar eclipse appearance

675 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The most magical time of year in Albuquerque is quickly approaching. While the International Balloon Fiesta is always special, this year will be one for the books.
How NewSpace Nexus’s Ignitor Program is making space safe from debris

709 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Space is a treacherous place for both astronauts and the expensive equipment they use for communication and exploration. As commercial space travel puts more people into orbit, this new generation of explorers needs more solutions to keep them safe. As part of KRQE News 13’s original series, New Mexico […]
Farmers’ Almanac winter predictions: What does that mean for New Mexico?

791 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Farmers’ Almanac recently reported their forecast for Winter 2023-24 and is claiming this year, we’ll see a colder winter across the country than we’ve seen in recent years. The report says that New Mexico will be seeing unseasonably cold and stormy weather.
Monsoon moisture continues to surge across New Mexico Monday

594 Views A backdoor cold front is moving across the state early this morning, bringing gusty winds across the Rio Grande Valley. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 9 AM with gusts potentially up to 50 mph. There’s already been a bit of rain over the metro early this morning, with hit or miss […]
Big changes for New Mexico’s new 2023 school year

466 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tens of thousands of kids are rushing back into school classrooms across the state this month, with Albuquerque and Rio Rancho ringing in the new school year last Thursday. The new school year also comes with a long list of changes being felt statewide.