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- Pilot Chuck Coleman killed in air show crash in Las Crucesby Dave Burge on October 24, 2024
Coleman was an aerobatic flight instructor for actors in the 2022 motion picture, "Top Gun: Maverick," where he flew more than 100 flights preparing actors to fly in Navy F-18 Hornets.
- MVDRA experiencing tech issues with non-emergency lineby Jocelyn Flores on October 24, 2024
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KTSM) – The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVDRA) is experiencing technical issues with non-emergency calls, the call center announced on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23. According to the MVDRA, the call center has been experiencing frequent tech issues with their non-emergency number (575) 526-0795, which provides services throughout Doña Ana County. For [...]
- Las Cruces man found guilty of sexual abuse of a childby Gabriela Rodríguez on October 24, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A Las Cruces man will face a minimum of three years to a potential 22.5 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a child under 13 and a count of attempt to commit criminal sexual contact of a child under 13, according [...]
- New Mexico man faces new charges in sexual assault case after conviction overturnedby Jordan Honeycutt on October 24, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An 82-year-old man who had his conviction overturned after being found guilty of raping a young neighbor was charged again in the case. David Sarver pled not guilty to three counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor on Wednesday afternoon. According to court records, police said Sarver sexually assaulted a minor [...]
- Roswell city councilor leads clean up effort after major floodingby Jessica Salinas on October 24, 2024
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – After the devastating storm that hit Roswell this past weekend, many are left to clean up what the flood left behind and members of the community are wasting no time rolling up their sleeves. Looking at the bridge near DeBremond stadium in downtown Roswell, you'd never know what a mess it was, [...]
- Bernalillo County District Attorney shares new proposals for juvenile crime lawsby Jessica Barron on October 23, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County's District Attorney says it's time to crack down on kids committing crimes. On Wednesday, he outlined dozens of proposed changes to the law, which he hopes will gain traction in the roundhouse. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said his office received more than 1,400 juvenile cases between the [...]
- State agencies tell lawmakers their budget requests ahead of 60-day sessionby Natalie Wadas on October 23, 2024
A 60-day lawmaking session is just months away and New Mexico's state agencies are now stacking up their requests for how much money they'll need in the next budget, from tourism to veterans affairs.
- Disney World raises prices on annual passesby Garrett Phillips on October 23, 2024
Walt Disney World has raised prices on its annual passes, increasing anywhere between $30 and $100.
- Goldfish changes name of iconic crackers to appeal to adultsby Talia Naquin on October 23, 2024
Snack lovers can look forward to a playful twist on a childhood favorite, as Goldfish announces a limited-time renaming of its iconic Cheddar crackers.
- Record warmth possible Thursdayby Grant Tosterud on October 23, 2024
Record and near-record high temperatures return Thursday afternoon. A cold front brings a slight drop in temperatures Friday before warming up again this weekend. Temperatures continue a warming trend today across New Mexico, climbing as much as 5° to 10° warmer than Tuesday afternoon. Dry air continues to keep skies clear across the state today [...]
- Laredo lifts boil water order after E. coli 'crisis' infiltrated city's waterby Sandra Sanchez on October 23, 2024
he South Texas border city of Laredo has lifted its boil-water order after dangerous E. coli was found in the city's water system, which has been blamed on illegal or faulty water connections.
- Albuquerque police repeatedly seeing same offenders on mediansby Madison Conner on October 23, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –- For years, the City of Albuquerque fought to create an ordinance to keep people off medians. The measure was passed in 2022 but is it doing anything to combat the problem? It's been a little over a year and a half since the city implemented a "Pedestrian Safety Ordinance" designed to keep [...]
- Family of mom killed in hit-and-run in Santa Fe speaks outby Marilyn Upchurch on October 23, 2024
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The search continues for a driver accused of hitting and killing a City of Santa Fe employee last week. The family and friends of the mother, who was on a walk with her kids when she was struck, are now speaking out. “Sweet, kind and loving, whenever we saw each [...]
- Roswell mayor confirms 3rd death due to floodingby Jordan Honeycutt on October 23, 2024
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The mayor of Roswell has confirmed another death from the recent flood there bringing the death toll to three people. The mayor also said a donkey at the zoo has died. More than 500 people were rescued from flood waters. Historic rains caused widespread flooding throughout the area with the estimated total damage [...]
- New Mexico man charged with swapping barcodes at Walmartby Scott Brown on October 23, 2024
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a shoplifting case with several unusual twists. A New Mexico man was charged with replacing the bar codes to make items much cheaper. Authorities say this suspect was only after one thing, sports trading cards. Steven Moreno was arrested Tuesday, accused of shoplifting in Walmart's in Gallup, Grants, Bernalillo, and Albuquerque. [...]
- Federal appeals court upholds Couy Griffin's convictionby Jordan Honeycutt on October 23, 2024
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction against former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin for his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. He was convicted for illegally entering the capitol grounds of Congress on January 6, 2021. Griffin appealed his conviction. He claimed that rioters trampled signs [...]
- Joint Navigation Warfare Center at Kirtland AFB celebrates 20 yearsby Jordan Honeycutt on October 23, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An important part of the United States' defense here in Albuquerque marked 20 years on Wednesday. The Joint Navigation Warfare Center is located at Kirtland Air Force Base and is one of five centers in the U.S. Space Command and the Department of Defense's Center of Excellence for Navigation Warfare. The center [...]
- New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance issues emergency order for Chaves Countyby Fallon Fischer on October 23, 2024
CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance issued an Emergency Order to protect access to insurance as Chaves County recovers from destructive flooding. The order requires health insurers to provide grace periods for premium payments, refill prescriptions early, cover out-of-network services, waive patient cost-sharing and prior authorizations, and cover replacements [...]
- Bernalillo County approves additional funding for 2 water and sewage projectsby Fallon Fischer on October 23, 2024
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners last night approved additional needed funding for two water and sewage projects in the county. A total of $608,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will go to the Mesa del Sol Non-Potable Re-Use Booster Pump and Reservoir Project. According to the county, this project [...]
- Officials ask public for help identifying suspect in double homicideby Isaac Cruz on October 23, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an October 20 double homicide near 5301 Qual Rd. NW. Police say two people were fatally shot while driving in the vicinity. Detectives have released information on a vehicle possibly connected to the incident. The vehicle is described as a white [...]
- Two students arrested after a gun was found at Shiprock High Schoolby Isaac Cruz on October 23, 2024
SHIPROCK, N.M. (KRQE) – Two students were arrested after a gun was found at Shiprock High School. On October 22, around 12:18 p.m. Navajo Police Department Shiprock District received reports there was a possible firearm at Shiprock High School. After an investigation, police recovered a firearm and two students were arrested. Police say no threats were made [...]
- Roswell police investigate shooting death of 46-year-old manby Isaac Cruz on October 23, 2024
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 46-year-old man. RPD says the shooting occurred around 10:45 p.m. on October 21, near East 3rd. St. and Orchard Ave. RPD says officers arrived on scene and found the victim, identified as Joseph Riley Russell, lying unresponsive in the street with [...]
- 5 Bernalillo County residents contract E. coli possibly linked to McDonald's, NMDOH saysby Fallon Fischer on October 23, 2024
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Five Bernalillo County residents have contracted E. coli potentially associated with McDonald’s, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday. These cases are part of an outbreak that has sickened people in other states, per NMDOH. The state health agency said there has been one hospitalization and no deaths to date [...]
- New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department seeks funding to expand cannabis enforcementby Fallon Fischer on October 23, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) is requesting $61.6 million in total funding for Fiscal Year 2026 to recruit extra enforcement personnel for the Cannabis Control Division (CCD). NMRLD’s FY26 budget request would provide an additional $562,200 over FY25. That request is contingent on the legislature approving expanded law enforcement [...]
- Alamogordo man receives sentence for providing gun used to kill police officerby Fallon Fischer on October 23, 2024
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – An Alamogordo man has been sentenced to federal prison for providing a modified shotgun that was used to kill Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson in 2023. Jonah Apodaca, 31, handed over a “sawed-off” shotgun to Dominic Cruz De La O, which he is accused of later using to shoot Ferguson, according [...]