Bill to ban abortions in New Mexico stalls at Roundhouse
721 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Abortion and reproductive care are hot topics at the Roundhouse. Wednesday, legislators considered a bill to re-criminalize abortions in certain circumstances, but the bill failed to move forward.
New Mexico bill to ban plastic bags moves forward
684 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, New Mexico’s legislators took the state one step closer to banning plastic shopping bags. The idea is to keep the ubiquitous bags from polluting and trashing New Mexico’s environment.
Daylight Saving Time bill passes first committee in NM Legislature
490 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – We change our clocks to “fall back” and “spring forward” and for years, lawmakers have been trying to exempt New Mexicans from ever changing their clocks again. “Being an educator for 30 years, you know, I saw how hard it was for the time adjustment for students,” says sponsor of Senate Bill […]
State wrestling champions crowned on Saturday
727 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The state wrestling tournament wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at the top team finishes and individual winners.
Los Alamos prepares for the release of film ‘Oppenheimer’
746 Views LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos County is gearing up for the upcoming Christopher Nolan film, “Oppenheimer,” and working to cultivate relationships in order to share the “real” Los Alamos. Los Alamos is preparing to teach visitors the true stories behind the events featured in the “Oppenheimer” film.
Will New Mexicans get a legal right to a clean environment?
811 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Do New Mexicans need the legal right to a clean environment? That’s one of the big questions legislators are considering at the Roundhouse.
New Mexico legislators look to expand geothermal energy
740 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico needs energy to function, and with the winding down of coal-fired power, the state is looking for renewable sources that could help keep the lights on for New Mexicans. One potential option could be geothermal energy.
Lobos football spring practice has started with new additions to help boost the offense
527 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When you think about the New Mexico Lobos football team and offense there is only one way to go and that is up. The Lobos have finished the last two seasons last in total offense. Tuesday the journey to change started with the first practice of spring football. The Lobos have […]
New Mexico legislators consider creating cannabis police
857 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s cannabis industry is booming, according to sales data. Since recreational sales began in 2021, retailers have sold hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth. But does the industry need more oversight?
Lobo basketball coach speaks on NMSU hazing scandal
452 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The head basketball coach for the University Of New Mexico, Richard Pitino, has given his feedback about the most recent New Mexico State University basketball team hazing scandal. He reacted to the scandal saying, “I’ve never seen anything like this, it just breaks my heart. Hopefully, they get to kind of the bottom of it […]
