New Mexico will no longer suspend your driver’s license if you fail to appear in court
590 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new law going into effect June 16 will let New Mexicans keep their driver’s licenses even if they fail to appear in court. Also, soon hundreds of thousands of people will be automatically given back their licenses.
Albuquerque drug bust yields thousands of fentanyl pills, 15 guns
757 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said they took down a major drug operation on Tuesday.
Heavy rain and flooding risk to start the week in New Mexico
667 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers are ending in eastern New Mexico this morning. Most of the state is partly sunny and dry. Skies will stay drier and mostly sunny through early afternoon, with more afternoon and evening storms.
General court-martialed for forcibly kissing sister-in-law in New Mexico is demoted
692 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Air Force general court-martialed for trying to force himself on his brother’s wife in New Mexico will retire with a demoted rank. According to the Air Force, Major General William Cooley has been demoted to Colonel. During a court martial last year, Cooley was found guilty of trying to kiss his sister-in-law after […]
Red River murder suspect claims self-defense in shooting
795 Views RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Jacob Castillo, now officially charged with murder following Saturday’s deadly shootout at Red River motorcycle rally, said the man he shot attacked him first. According to court documents, Castillo and other members of the Water Dogs motorcycle club claimed they were trying to avoid a group of Bandidos near the merchandise tents. […]
How much of the high Rio Grande flows does New Mexico get to keep
893 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Rio Grande is finally seeing high watermarks after running dry in some places last summer. But can New Mexico make use of all that water?
Deadly shooting in Red River leaves vendors, businesses in tough spot
863 Views RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) — An annual event in Red River started out normal, but organizers pulled the plug due to violence. A shooting left multiple people dead, and others were injured.
Tornado touches down in eastern New Mexico Wednesday, storms continue overnight
496 Views A large tornado moved through eastern New Mexico Wednesday evening. Afternoon storm chances continue in the eastern half of the state through the end of the week.
New Mexico governor pushes for affordable housing with executive order
644 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham wants to take steps to make housing more affordable. She signed an executive order on Tuesday that creates a council from the public and private sectors to examine the best ways to bring housing pricing down.
If you missed the 2022 New Mexico tax rebate, you can still get one
803 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In 2022, New Mexico offered up cash for residents as a way to help cover rising costs of living. To get the rebates, you needed to file a 2021 personal income tax return. But it’s still not too late.
