State Republicans want anyone over 18 to be able to carry a gun without permit
512 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s been a barrage of bills dealing with potential gun legislation in the 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session. Most of them look at limiting access to them. However, one new bill will allow anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed gun without needing a permit.
New Mexico highway reopens following rock slide
708 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Traffic is flowing along a southern New Mexico highway after a rock slide. On Friday, large boulders fell near the tunnel on U.S. 82, which connects Alamogordo to Cloudcroft, forcing the road to close for several days.
Authorities arrest man and find juvenile who went missing in 2021
502 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – US Marshals in New Mexico located and safely recovered a missing juvenile. The juvenile had reportedly been missing since December 2021. The missing juvenile was recovered following the arrest of Yordan Hernandez-Perez.
New Mexico lawmakers push for power plant clean-up
710 Views FARMINGTON (KRQE) – State lawmakers are trying to figure out how to clean up the San Juan Generating Station that closed last December. They want to make sure no dangerous materials are leaking out to the surrounding community.
New Mexico lawmakers want millions to make creative jobs outside film industry
704 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Lawmakers are asking to create a new division in the state’s Economic Development Department. They think it’ll help to stimulate jobs in a large range of creative industries in New Mexico outside of film.
Former New Mexico tax official sentenced to 7 years for stealing tax funds
695 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former top New Mexico tax official, George Martinez, will serve the next seven years in federal prison after being sentenced in court Thursday. Top federal officials announced the sentencing at a news conference Thursday afternoon, saying Martinez will also be forced to pay $1.2 million in restitution.
New Mexico debuts puppet-hosted YouTube series offering advice for new parents
718 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It might be one of the most unexpected approaches toward helping new parents in New Mexico. But a state agency is turning to a puppet to help families with young children.
How much snow fell around New Mexico? Preliminary snow totals for January 23-24 storm
511 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A mid-January storm hit New Mexico this week. The recent storm dropped six or more inches in several spots around the state.
Roundhouse Roundup: Firearm debates, minimum wage, fire recovery
450 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Today, legislators will tackle some pressing issues: Access to firearms, minimum wages, and funds for wildfire recovery. Here’s what you need to know to follow along.
Two lawmakers spend night on streets in Downtown Albuquerque
672 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two New Mexico lawmakers woke up on the streets of Downtown Albuquerque Sunday, January 22. All in an effort to learn more about the homeless crisis in our state. “It was really an opportunity to come out here and see what folks are dealing with,” said Senator Pope Jr.
