Farmers protest at Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District over lack of water, infrastructure
966 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of farmers from Socorro, Valencia, and Bernalillo counties, as well as the Isleta Pueblo, rode to Albuquerque on their tractor Monday to protest. They spoke out about how the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is being run.
Native New Mexican picked for next Virgin Galactic spaceflight
810 Views Flight should mark last test flight before commercial service begins SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M. (KRQE) – Targeting another trial before the anticipated start of commercial space flights, Virgin Galactic says a native New Mexican will join the crew of a planned late-May test flight. The space company made the announcement today, naming Las Cruces […]
Martin Heinrich eyes another reelection to U.S. Senate
481 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s senior U.S. Senator, Martin Heinrich (D) is looking for a third term in federal office. The two-term D.C. lawmaker released a video Thursday, announcing a 2024 reelection campaign.
Former NMSU basketball players speak about hazing lawsuit for the first time
546 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The two basketball players suing New Mexico State University in the hazing and sexual assault scandal spoke out for the first time. The two players, who are both leaving the school, talked about how the experience has left them crushed.
Where does New Mexico stand among the best states in the U.S.?
441 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A lot of factors go into a state’s greatness; economy, education, how it deals with crime, etc. U.S. News and World Report recently came out with their Best States rankings of all of the states in the country and while New Mexico didn’t fair all that high in the main list, it […]
Check your ticket: $3 million lottery ticket sold in New Mexico
411 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lottery has announced a winning ticket of $3 million from the Mega Millions Lottery. This is the second-largest Mega Millions prize to be won in New Mexico.
Sentencing for teen who threw baby in dumpster
487 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Alexis Avila is scheduled to be sentenced Monday, May 1, 2023, for throwing her baby into a Hobbs dumpster in January 2022. She faces a maximum of 18 years after a jury found her guilty of child abuse resulting in great bodily harm and attempted first-degree murder.
‘He opened opportunities for people’: Former Governor Jerry Apodaca passes away
787 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A former New Mexico governor has died. The current governor issued a statement about his passing. Former Governor Jerry Apodaca served as the governor of New Mexico in the mid-to-late-70s. Apodaca passed away on April 26, 2023, at age 88.
New Mexico State University men’s basketball coach vows to change the program’s culture
534 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – After a scandal-plagued men’s basketball season for New Mexico State University, new coach Jason Hooten is vowing a dramatic change in culture. Right now, he is working to recruit a team. “We’re just trying to, trying to get 13 guys together you know, and see where we can go with this. Lot […]
Best high schools for sports in New Mexico
480 Views (STACKER) – Stacker collected data from the National Federation of State High School Associations and Niche to compile a list of the best high schools for sports in New Mexico. The schools were ranked based on parent and student surveys, high school enrollment, sports championships, number of sports available, and athletic participation rates.
