What’s happening around New Mexico Dec. 16 – 22
777 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from December 9 – December 15.
Governor eyeing another round of New Mexico tax rebates in 2023
816 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Driven by a surge in oil and gas production, New Mexico is expected to rake in as much as $3.6 billion in “new” money for the state’s upcoming budget year. And that major increase might bring another round of tax rebates or economic stimulus payments to New Mexicans.
Lobos come from behind to remain perfect
457 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Lobos kept their spot among the unbeaten Monday night with a 67-64 victory over the San Francisco Dons. The Lobos improved to 10-0 with the hard-fought come-from-behind win. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the Lobos in scoring with a game-high 23 points.
New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in history
466 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Raul Rosas Jr. made history on Saturday night as the youngest fighter to ever win a UFC fight. Not only did the 18 year old shine on the big stage, but also dominated his opponent, Jay Perrin, into submission in the first round.
Two New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study says
768 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub study lists two New Mexico cities made the “Most Sinful Cities in America.” WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 38 key indicators of vices and illicit behavior. Its data set ranges from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to adult entertainment establishments per capita.
Video shows what happened during shooting at UNM involving NMSU player
655 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Surveillance video is giving a better look of what happened the night of the shooting on the University of New Mexico Campus involving several UNM students and New Mexico State Men’s basketball player Mike Peake.
New Mexico relaxing rules for high school standardized test scores
437 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is relaxing requirements for some high school students when it comes to standardized test scores. Officials said the pandemic influenced this change. The Public Education Department announced this week that students on track to graduate in 2024 won’t have to pass tests that have gauged whether they’re eligible […]
Survey: New Mexico ranks low for trying to find a job
720 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub survey ranks the best and worst places to find a job in the U.S. New Mexico pops up towards the bottom of the list at 36th place. It also put New Mexico’s job market in 47th place. The survey compared all 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market […]
How often does child abuse & neglect occur in New Mexico?
837 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE News 13’s latest investigative report highlights a tragic example of what some children in New Mexico’s foster care system face. New Mexico has seen several high-profile stories of child abuse in the last decade, but just how frequent are cases of child abuse and neglect inside the state?
NM health department issues emergency order during respiratory virus spike
888 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) issued a public health emergency order on Thursday. Officials said there is a notable strain on the healthcare system at this time.
