Former La Cueva standout commits to power 5 football program
495 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last year former La Cueva standout athlete Exodus Ayers took a chance at prep school with the hope of gaining more collegiate exposure. The move worked, as he has committed to play football at Oregon State as a defensive back.
New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars and trucks
693 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an effort to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions, New Mexico’s governor has announced proposed “clean car rules” to push automakers to deliver zero-emissions vehicles to the state.
Medical and insect experts share how to avoid summer bug bites
551 Views Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The CDC released a health advisory this week after receiving cases of malaria being spread including one in South Texas.
What would happen if a meteorite hit New Mexico?
704 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Have you ever wondered what would happen if a hurling chunk of space rock smashed into Albuquerque? Now you can find out thanks to a new simulator website.
New Mexico man ordered to pay over $1 million in Kirtland Air Force Base fraud case
726 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 77-year-old man from Moriarty was ordered to pay more than $1.2 million after as federal jury convicted him of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Milton Boutte was involved in a fraud scheme at Kirtland Air Force Base.
LFC discusses Texas-New Mexico compact and the future of the lower Rio Grande
900 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of powerful state lawmakers met to talk about the future of the lower Rio Grande as New Mexico’s decade long lawsuit with Texas might come to an end. Right now, the river’s running twice as deep as usual here.
Dispute over seat led to fatal shooting at Albuquerque movie theater, police say
567 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting and killing another man inside a movie theater Sunday night now has a warrant for his arrest. Police say they believe the shooting came after an argument over seats.
Triple digit temperatures for parts of New Mexico
674 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures are mild and skies are clear this Monday morning. It is going to be another hot day, with temperatures soaring over one hundred degrees in southern New Mexico. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings will be in effect this afternoon and evening across the south.
New Mexico expects the highest UV Index in the continental U.S.
489 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Forecasters are predicting “extreme” UV Index levels in New Mexico. In fact, New Mexico might have a higher index than anywhere else in the contiguous 48 states.
New Mexico’s first mountain coaster opens in Ruidoso
513 Views RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Just in time for summer: New Mexico now has its first mountain coaster. It just opened in Ruidoso a few weeks ago, and it’s already a big hit.
