ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico women's basketball coach Mike Bradbury knew his team would get a tough challenge from Northern Arizona University. He just didn't know how it would unfold. With 2.4 seconds left on the clock, NAU's Sophie Glancey hooked in two of her team-high 17 points to send the Lobos to [...]

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A new powerline transmission will soon offer Los Alamos National Laboratory extra support for supercomputing. The electrical power capacity upgrade project will place a 14-mile-long transmission line through the Caja del Rio, west of Santa Fe to the south side of the lab. The laboratory said the current power supply is projected [...]

Although three people were detained at the time, only two are currently facing charges.

If you're a fan of local events, KRQE has curated a list of holiday markets!

A 41-year-old man died Monday morning after being buried under hot asphalt while trying to repair his dump truck in Mississippi, authorities said.

An early season winter storms has brought rain and snow to New Mexico. An even stronger storm system moves in starting Wednesday that will bring even more rain and snow. A strong storm system has been moving across New Mexico Monday, bringing snow all the way down to as low as 5,500' in central and [...]

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With less than a day from polls reopening for election day voting, clerks across New Mexico say they're working to maintain around-the-clock security behind another contentious election. Nearly a quarter million Bernalillo and Santa Fe county voters have already cast their ballots in this election. Whether or not someone has already voted, [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The temperature is dropping, and winter's right around the corner. For those who might want to take a vacation to a city to have a more complete "winter" experience, WalletHub recently released a new survey ranking the country's Best Winter Holiday Destinations. Source: WalletHub The site compared cheapest U.S. destinations that are [...]

The snow started coming down in northeast Albuquerque in the early afternoon, particularly near the bottom of the Sandias.

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection began on Monday in the trial involving the man accused of shooting and killing Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson in July 2023. According to investigators, Ferguson was running after Dominic De La O when he shot Ferguson in the face. The pursuit began after De La O was initially pulled over for reportedly driving [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nothing says "the Holidays in Albuquerque" quite like the annual River of Lights. Between November 30 and December 30, the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden will be transformed into a dazzling display of lights and sound. Tickets for this year's event go on sale Friday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. with a member [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people involved in three violent robberies and a shoplifting incident on the same day in January took plea deals on Monday. The crime spree started around 5:30 p.m. on January 23. Six people walked into the Family Dollar on Sage Rd. in southwest Albuquerque, pepper sprayed an employee, beat up two [...]

Judge Angelo Foglietta refused to block the giveaways in a one-page order with no explanation. He said he would detail his reasoning in writing separately.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested a man Friday night after they said he broke into a family home, groped a woman in her bed, and then tried to do it again after fleeing from the first house. Israel Robles was arrested after APD officers got a call about a break-in at a southwest Albuquerque [...]

The Mexican government says it has suspended three National Guard members involved in a weekend shootout with smugglers which left two Colombian migrants dead and four more injured by gunfire.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Museum of International Folk Art is launching its new Summer Research Fellowship Program, offering scholars, researchers, public folklorists, community arts administrators, and practitioners an opportunity to engage with the museum’s collections and archives. This inaugural program spans four to six weeks in Santa Fe and participants will work on a [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A nonprofit organization in downtown Albuquerque will soon offer free hospice care for the community. The organization, Inhora, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the home that will house people nearing death, offering them a more comfortable and intimate setting to take their final breaths. Organizers say they will care for [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 New Mexico Ski Swap is coming to Expo New Mexico November 15 - 17. Guests are invited to come buy and sell skis, snowboards, boots, and plenty of other winter sports equipment. Ski Swap gifts vendors and individuals a chance to buy and sell new or used winter sports gear. This [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Voters in Bernalillo County will have the opportunity to answer six General Obligation (GO) Bond questions on their ballot. These GO Bonds give funding to local projects. The GO Bond Budget is roughly $40.5 million every two years. "We don't go above $40.5 million because we know that level of funding will allow [...]

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082 Meeting Protocols: IF IN PERSON – PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES; BE…

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:00 a.m. Hybrid/In-person/Zoom COMMISSIONERS PANEL STAFF Felix M. Lopez, Commissioner Pamela Nelson, Attorney Luis A. Lopez II, Commissioner Phil Dorenkamp, Administrator Tony C. Hass, Commissioner Kristee Coberly, Finance Director Paula Lucero, Executive Assistant Las Animas County…

RATON POLICE BLOTTER November 4, 2024 ARRESTS Jordan Chavez (21 – Raton) – battery against a household member, criminal damage to property of a household member, & resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer Felix Esquivel (50 – Raton) – San Miguel County Magistrate Court bench warrant for failure to pay…

Parts of New Mexico saw there first snowfall of the season this morning. The snow and rain are expected to continue through the rest of the day. Our latest fall low pressure system is moving its way out of New Mexico today. In the meantime, it is bringing the state a mix of precipitation. The [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cold, rainy weather has created the perfect conditions for snow in New Mexico on Monday. Below, you can see a collection of pictures from residents around the metro and other areas of the state. If you have weather photos to submit, click here.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Arrey Elementary received a gift of a book vending machine filled with bilingual books. Molina Healthcare, the Rotary Club and Rebecca Dow worked together to make the gift a possibility for the Arrey Elementary. The goal of the vending machine is to inspire students to read for enjoyment and entertainment. Students can earn [...]

RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – Snow and high winds forced the closure of Interstate 25 North in Raton on Monday for several hours. PHOTOS: Snow falls down on parts of Albuquerque metropolitan area, northern New Mexico The northbound lanes between milepost 454 and 460 at the Colorado state line was closed, the New Mexico Department of Transportation [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Beehive Homes assisted living provider has been awarded the National Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Beehive Homes received three Bronze Quality Awards; Beehive Albuquerque West, Beehive Taylor Ranch and Beehive Edgewood all received awards. Beehive was one of 700 providers across the country that was [...]

James Donald Mullings, 96, passed away Oct. 26 in Trinidad, CO. He was born Feb. 8 in Alamosa, CO, and raised on various farms outside Mosca, CO. He married Betty Weigang in Alamosa on Dec. 23, 1951. She preceded him in death in 2013. He was a resident of Raton,…

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton took to the road again this week and traveled the 222 miles to Estancia for the last district and season game for the 2024 regular football season. Estancia sits at 1-8 overall and 1-3 in district play while Raton posts a 4-5 overall record…

Colorado Springs, CO – Three nonprofit organizations including Mt Carmel Wellness and Community Center and three individuals from Colorado were honored by El Pomar Foundation during the Foundation’s 2024 Night of Excellence at The Broadmoor on Wednesday, October 23. For thirty-five years, El Pomar has recognized extraordinary nonprofits and community leaders…

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton cross country hosted the District 2 Class A/2A cross country district meet Friday afternoon November 1st, 2024 at the Raton Golf Course and Raton’s Kalynn Salazar blistered the home course finishing first overall in the girl’s varsity race with a time of 22:26.14 for…

Frank Leo Maldonado passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born on March 9, 1929, to Michael and Eleanor (Nora) Maldonado. He was raised by his grandmother Justa Sanchez. Preceding his death was his beloved wife of 68 years, Emily Maldonado, who died in…

PUBLIC NOTICE DES MOINES BOARD OF EDUCATION, P.O. BOX 38 500 DES MOINES AVENUE DES MOINES, NM 88418 575-278-2611 Available online at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87009421667?pwd=yzPQWyb4JFa2KSyT86fqK KP9jY94rp.1 Zoom meeting ID: 870 0942 1667 passcode: dmsboard The Des Moines Board of Education will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00p.m.…

13.25 Free CEUs for Mobile Crisis Training  SANTA FE – This November, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) Academy, a free training webinar for existing and emerging MCT providers in New Mexico. The two-day, virtual training is open to all and will The post Health Care Authority offers free training to support mobile crisis providers appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Medicaid program is now accepting registrations from primary care providers to participate in the Medicaid Primary Care Payment Reform Value-Based Payment (PCPR VBP) program.     “We are proud to offer an innovative, value-based payment solution to primary care providers that minimizes the burden on them while rewarding patient-centered practices like timely The post New Mexico Medicaid invites primary care providers to participate in quality payment incentives   appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE—New Mexico is one of four states that received federal approval this week to use Medicaid funding to cover Native American Traditional Health Care Practices. With this approval, New Mexico advances health equity and access to culturally appropriate health care across its diverse communities.   “Recognizing that traditional health care practices vary across the many The post New Mexico receives federal approval to use Medicaid funds for Native American traditional health care practices appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

Over 330 households to receive additional financial assistance for energy costs  SANTA FE — Starting Oct. 3, 2024, approximately 334 New Mexican households affected by the South Fork and Salt fires will receive supplemental payments from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligible households will automatically receive their payments by mail, requiring no further The post State announces supplemental LIHEAP benefits for households impacted by South Fork and Salt Fires appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SNAP customers encouraged to protect their EBT cards  SANTA FE – Food assistance recipients who had their benefits electronically stolen or skimmed will no longer be eligible to receive federal reimbursement after December 20, 2024.  Federal assistance to reimburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers for electronically stolen or skimmed benefits has been extended from The post Deadline extended for federal replacement of stolen SNAP benefits appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

Revamped features streamline access to vital health and human services for New Mexicans  SANTA FE— The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to announce the launch of new and improved features on YES.NM.GOV, the state’s online portal for accessing health and human services.   The site now offers New Mexicans a streamlined experience to The post New Mexico Health Care Authority unveils enhanced YES.NM.GOV portal  appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

State launches Point & Pay to streamline payments for New Mexico families  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Child Support Services Division is making it easier than ever for parents to fulfill their child support obligations with the introduction of Point & Pay, a new no-fee online and phone payment service available now.  “We are The post Child support payments now easier with no-fee online & phone service  appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – Starting Oct. 1, 2024, many New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see significant increases in their monthly food benefits, extended certification periods, and expanded eligibility.  “No New Mexican should ever have to go hungry. By expanding SNAP access and increasing benefits, we’re making sure more families, The post Governor expands SNAP access, increases benefits for New Mexicans appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority is requesting $2.2 billion in state funding for Fiscal Year 2026, which will leverage an additional $11 billion in federal funds and support critical investments that are improving the health and well-being of more than one million New Mexicans.  The HCA FY26 budget request aims to The post Health Care Authority’s $2.2B budget boosts essential services appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The 24/7 lifeline provides free, confidential support for emotional, mental, and substance use crises  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to celebrate the first national 988 Day on September 8, 2024.  Communities across the nation will unite on this day to raise awareness about 988, the 24/7 lifeline for The post New Mexico celebrates first national 988 Day on September 8, 2024 appeared first on New Mexico Health Care Authority.