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Thune, Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
Senators from both parties returned to Washington on Monday with questions about the future of their leadership after last week's election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority.
Quiet, seasonable weather across New Mexico this week
A stretch of dry and mild weather will continue through the end of this week. A storm system could bring rain and mountain snow back to parts of New Mexico this weekend. High pressure is building over New Mexico Monday, bringing sunny skies, light winds, and dry weather across the state. Temperatures will stay a
Carson National Forest to start selling Christmas tree permits Thursday
The Carson National Forest will start selling Christmas tree permits online Nov. 12.
Convalt Energy's Project Golden Eagle solar manufacturing facility gets green light in Gallup
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A project that's gotten a lot of controversy is taking shape in Gallup, after an energy company called Convalt got the green light at city council Thursday evening to build a solar panel manufacturing facility within city limits. Convalt Energy's Golden Eagle project is being presented as a solar…
Albuquerque city officials rescue 100 neglected cats from a broken-down school bus
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department rescued 100 cats from a disabled school bus on October 28.
Monday evening forecast: Patchy fog in some areas tomorrow with cold front coming Tuesday night
Patchy dense fog could cut visibility around Roswell and the lower Pecos Valley early Tuesday, while most of New Mexico stays clear, dry and quiet.
Honorio Alba: 'I'm focused on being the best person I can every day'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A key figure in the Albuquerque Police Department's DWI corruption scheme was in federal court Monday morning. Disgraced APD Officer Honorio Alba was caught lying on a federal wiretap ahead of his guilty plea to federal charges back in 2025. On Monday, he spoke to KRQE Investigative Reporter…
Meeting students where they are: How a local literacy program could help kids statewide
An initiative at one local school could possibly be a blueprint for helping thousands of students across our state learn how to read.
Trial for Charlie Kirk accused killer set for summer 2028
Charlie Kirk’s accused killer will not go to trial until 2028, a timeline the Kirk family called a "painful" delay.
Trump '100%' backs bill to make data centers pay more, potentially lowering electricity costs
President Trump says the White House is "100% behind" a bipartisan bill that could reduce electricity bills by requiring data centers to pay more for energy infrastructure.
Heavy northern New Mexico rain now allows Albuquerque to restart using Rio Grande for city water supply
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After New Mexico's hottest summer on record dried out the Rio Grande for months, recent storms are finally allowing Albuquerque to restart using the river for its city water supply. "It's a big deal for us because our long-term resource management strategy relies on our use, our optimal and…
Crews continue to repair major roadways in San Juan National Forest after recent flooding
COLORADO (KRQE) - Crews have been working to fix several major roadways in the San Juan National Forest after the recent flooding. Forest Service officials showed roads Monday near Durango that have been completely buried under tree limbs, mud and debris. Forest Service officials said crews have made temporary fixes…
US Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill
New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s permitting reform bill is one step closer to becoming law after clearing a key U.S. Senate procedural vote Monday evening.
Permitting overhaul advances in US Senate with tepid bipartisan support
A proposal to overhaul the federal process for permits to construct energy projects passed a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Monday, though several Democratic supporters said the legislation needed more work. The Senate voted, 73-25, to advance what’s known as the permitting reform bill, despite opposition…
Trial begins for former APD officer charged in connection to deadly hit-and-run
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial began on Monday for the former Albuquerque police officer riding on back of a motorcycle during a deadly hit-and-run on Central Avenue. Krystal Garcia was off-duty and a passenger on a motorcycle, driven by a fellow off-duty APD officer when the crash happened last year. She's…
Tribal leaders fight Bipartisan Affordability and Jobs Act ahead of tonight's vote
Pueblo leaders and New Mexico lawmakers warn the proposed energy permitting legislation threatens cultural sites and undermines historic tribal protections.
DWI scheme ringleader shows up to court with masked men
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Two key players in the long-running DWI corruption scheme appeared in federal court Monday. Disgraced Albuquerque Police Department Officer Honorio Alba and the former paralegal who helped run the criminal enterprise, Ricardo "Rick" Mendez had status hearings in federal court with Judge David…
Trump Administration investigating APS, Santa Fe public schools for gender policies
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Trump Administration is investigating New Mexico public schools after allegations that schools are "hiding" students' gender transitions from their parents. The U.S. Department of Education said APS has a policy in place that directs schools to use a student's preferred name and gender at…
RV fire sparks twice near 4th Street and Menaul
Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews put out an RV fire twice after it sparked again hours later near Fourth Street and Menaul.
Incoming chair of US Senate panel will seek healthcare overhaul, but unclear on details
WASHINGTON — Oregon Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden plans to press for “the boldest” healthcare bill possible after he takes over as Finance Committee chairman next year, but he didn’t commit to Medicare for All, a longstanding policy goal for progressives, during a briefing Monday. Wyden told reporters in the Capitol…
WNMU solves university museum burglary, recovers stolen artifacts
The US Senate’s 11 Democratic freshmen arrive at the Capitol
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday welcomed 11 newly elected Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol, following midterm elections in which his party flipped both chambers in Congress. “Last week the American people put Donald Trump and the GOP on blast,” Schumer, a New York Democrat, said on the…
AI-generated political ads spiked in 2026, but campaigns still prioritized other means of messaging
For two election cycles, misinformation and election experts have wondered: Will content generated with artificial intelligence dominate races and mislead voters?
Feds investigate gender identity policies at New Mexico school districts
The federal government is investigating Albuquerque and Santa Fe Public Schools over policies tied to students' gender identity and parents' access to information.
Feds launch investigations into Albuquerque, Santa Fe schools’ gender identity policies
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it launched investigations into the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Public School districts, alleging their gender-identity and expression policies violate federal family education and privacy law.
Feds award $10B to states in second year of rural health grants
Federal officials on Monday announced $10 billion in awards across all 50 states in the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, grants created by Congress to bolster rural health in response to concerns about Medicaid cuts. Texas received the largest grant for the 2027 fiscal year — almost $282 million —…
New Mexico lawmakers review proposals to modernize state’s criminal justice system
New Mexico lawmakers on Friday previewed legislation for next year’s session that would significantly expand the New Mexico Sentencing Commission’s responsibilities as part of a 10-year effort to modernize the state’s criminal justice system. Commission leaders, however, oppose the bill in its current form.
Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules
Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules…
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. The border wall is a key project for President Donald Trump, who has promised to build it from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Republicans in Congress funded the project with $46 billion…
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is set to release on Nov. 19, marking a return to the neon-lit streets of Vice City. The game follows protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval as they navigate a criminal conspiracy. The franchise is known for its open-world gaming and controversial themes and has sold over 470 million units…
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames. A university spokesperson says the two people are getting medical treatment and that the matter has been referred to Columbus police. The university says the…