New Mexico lawmakers seek more data on limiting drilling near homes and schools
414 Views In the last legislative session, no reforms were made to oil and gas regulations despite bills to impose fines for oil spills, limit fresh water use and create buffers around schools. Looking forward to next year’s session, the Legislative Finance Committee met in oil-rich southeastern New Mexico Tuesday to discuss reintroducing one of those failed […]
NTSB issues final investigation report on fatal BCSO helicopter crash
345 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The National Transportation Safety Board released the full findings of their investigation into a BCSO helicopter crash that claimed four lives in July 2022.
New Mexico courts could soon be allowed to have someone undergo mental health treatment
313 Views The governor’s proposal would allow a list of people including parents, qualified professionals and police officers to file a petition with a district court Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is planning to address mental health issues during a special session in a few weeks, including a bill that could allow someone to undergo treatment.
What are the rules for tinted windows in New Mexico?
1,786 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Even though summer hasn’t officially started, the sun is hitting New Mexico hard. If you don’t already have tinted windows on your car, you might want to add them to your arsenal to beat the heat. However, you need to make sure you follow the rules of the road in […]
Juneteenth brings opportunities for entertainment, education, and cooperation
334 Views KC Counts talks with Dr. Bobbie Green, president of the NAACP of Doña Ana County about Juneteenth and what’s planned, including a gospel showcase, banquet, exhibit, and jazz cultural series.
New Mexico restaurant owner to compete on ‘Chopped’
871 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Many New Mexico chefs have been cooking up their talents on the national stage, including one Albuquerque chef and restaurant owner. Israel Rivera has owned “The Shop Breakfast and Lunch” in Nob Hill for ten years.
“Morning Joe”: Senator Heinrich on the Senate Election in NM
360 Views Senator Heinrich appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe Program on June 5th. He was asked what the voting situation is like in New Mexico for the US Senate seat. “This is not a normal election cycle, it’s a choice between democracy and all the freedoms that affords us and something that doesn’t look like democracy […]
KOAT 7’s Chief Meteorologist Joe Diaz to be Inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
814 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOAT 7 announced that Chief Meteorologist, Joe Diaz, will be inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. With a remarkable career spanning more than 45 years, Joe has dedicated more than 35 of those years in his professional life to KOAT 7, from reporting to delivering critical safety information about severe […]
New Mexico law center braces for fallout of Biden’s immigration order
335 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – President Biden’s controversial executive order regarding immigration hit New Mexico’s law centers hard. “We saw the same action taken by the former President Trump to try and outright ban asylum, and that was shut down in court. And so this was just an unlawful action for him to take,” said […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers hangout with Bernalillo County Animal Care Service staff and dogs
345 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dogs and staff from the Bernalillo County Animal Care Service had a special visit with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Isleta Amphitheater.
