• 4-legged Lobo men's basketball fan showing support in Vegas

    4-legged Lobo men's basketball fan showing support in Vegas
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mountain West Conference Tournament is underway in Las Vegas, and the Lobos have a date with the Wyoming Cowboys Wednesday. UNM fans have flocked to Nevada, including one who brought a Lobo dog with her.But this dog doesn't come with mustard, ketchup, or a bun – but it does have a lot of flavor. Sombra has been coming to Lobo games for the last three years dressed in the proper attire with owners Edward and Patricia.
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  • Habitat for Humanity 'Women Build 2023'

    Habitat for Humanity 'Women Build 2023'
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  As the dream of buying a home gets harder for single mothers, greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity is paving the way to homeownership through its women-build celebration. Sandoval County celebrating its 120th anniversaryWomen Build, now in its 22nd year, is a terrific way to involve friends, family, and co-workers of all ages in crucial work with a lasting impact. GAHH’s Women Build Kickoff starts at 9 a.m. on March 8th. It's located at 108 C
  • Children, Youth, and Families Department faces changes through proposed legislation

    Children, Youth, and Families Department faces changes through proposed legislation
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two bills aimed at reforming the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) are moving forward at the Roundhouse.House Bill 11 cleared the House floor Wednesday morning by a 56-to-9 vote. New Mexico looks to fix school staff background check problemIf approved, it would establish an Office of the Child Advocate within the Attorney General's Office to review CYFD services, investigate complaints, and make referrals and recommendations.It now moves on to th
  • UNM Lobo Men's Rugby celebrates 50 years

    UNM Lobo Men's Rugby celebrates 50 years
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Established back in 1973, the UNM Lobo Men's Rugby Football club has been representing the university for half a century. The team got hit hard by COVID-19 and had to rebuild the team from the ground up. ‘Pay it forward’ Military Softball tournamentUNM Lobos Rugby kicks off the club season with a home match against Texas Tech Rugby on April 22, 2023, at UNM Johnson Athletic Field (UNM Main Campus, Central, and Girard). The free event will feature
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  • Macy's personal stylist shares 'Spring Trends'

    Macy's personal stylist shares 'Spring Trends'
    As the weather starts to warm up many are looking to enhance their wardrobes. From the runways to the red carpet Macy's personal stylist, Dara Romero helps navigate spring trends. KRQE Cares: Helping kids get a new pair of shoesComing straight from New York fashion week, Romero brings three hot trends that people can use thing Spring time.
    3 hot trends:
    Return of the Powersuit- This statement piece is great for all types of body shapes. Especially all the bright and vibrant colors like fuchsia,
  • New Mexico lawmakers square off in 'Hoops 4 Hope' fundraiser

    New Mexico lawmakers square off in 'Hoops 4 Hope' fundraiser
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 'Hoops 4 Hope' fundraiser event that will take place Thursday, March 9, in Santa Fe. Members of the house of representatives face off against members of the state senate, in a game of basketball at the close of the legislative session.Los Lunas holds on at the buzzer, beats La CuevaThe goal of this game is to support cancer patients at the University of New Mexico comprehensive cancer center. 'Hoops 4 Hope' is open to the public. This year, the game is s
  • Drunk driver heads to prison after sending APD officer to the hospital

    Drunk driver heads to prison after sending APD officer to the hospital
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was an ugly crash that sent an Albuquerque police officer to the hospital last summer. Now, the admitted drunk driver is headed to prison after being sentenced this morning. 28-year-old Vaughn Stands crashed into APD officer Josh Montano at Eagle Ranch Road and Irving Boulevard in June 2022.After suffering a broken leg, wrist, and more, Montano has returned to duty. But during a sentencing hearing today, he said he still suffers from Stands' actions that
  • Amarillo Minor League Baseball team switches things up with new nickname

    Amarillo Minor League Baseball team switches things up with new nickname
    (KRQE) -- Minor league baseball teams often come up with alternate identities they sport throughout the season. The Isotopes will even go by the "Mariachis de Nuevo Mexico" for a few games a year, but a team in Amarillo has come up with a rather unusual one.The Sod Poodles will rebrand themselves as the Amarillo "Calf Fries" for six games this year.The logo features a young bovine sitting on a skillet while it's being cooked. Fans can buy Calf Fries t-shirts and hats online. New Mexico looks to
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  • Los Lunas holds on at the buzzer, beats La Cueva

    Los Lunas holds on at the buzzer, beats La Cueva
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The game was much closer than the seeding would indicate. No. 3 Los Lunas and no. 11 La Cueva battled to the buzzer in a game that was only decided one point. In the end, it was Los Lunas coming out victorious 46-45. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsAfter only nine combined field goals in the first half, both teams turned it on over the final two periods. There were a total of nine lead changes and seven ties, but Los Lunas found itself up by one wit
  • It's Pothole Palooza in Santa Fe

    It's Pothole Palooza in Santa Fe
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each year, the City of Santa Fe Public Works Department works to repair potholes on roads throughout the city. Their efforts for this year's Pothole Palooza started last week and crews have already repaired over 1,000 potholes.The crews aim to start their work as the weather warms up in late February and early March. This allows them to take advantage of the warm and dry spring weather.Repairs are being made starting on either end of Santa Fe and crews will wor
  • Ex-Navajo President Zah guided by love for people, family

    Ex-Navajo President Zah guided by love for people, family
    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Peterson Zah, a monumental Navajo Nation leader who guided the tribe through a politically tumultuous era and worked tirelessly to correct wrongdoings against Native Americans, has died.Zah died late Tuesday at a hospital in Fort Defiance, Arizona, after a lengthy illness, Navajo President Buu Nygren's office said. He was 85.FILE - Navajo President Peterson Zah is pictured following a news conference after speaking with state health officials in Window Rock, Ariz.,
  • How badly did Albuquerque's credit debt increase in 2022?

    How badly did Albuquerque's credit debt increase in 2022?
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Credit card debt in the U.S. increased by 85.8 billion in Q4 of 2022. This is the highest quarterly increase ever recorded. WalletHub just released a new study showing how much different cities' credit card debt increased.Source: WalletHubThe study looked at 182 cities and two New Mexico spots made the list. Albuquerque ranked 51st overall with a household debt increase of $1,242. Las Cruces also was featured, coming in at #125 with a household debt increase of $1,
  • Jobs open with the Bernalillo County District Attorney

    Jobs open with the Bernalillo County District Attorney
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office is hiring. The District Attorney's Office is hiring 40 more prosecutors in an effort to fight crime in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.There are currently 87 prosecutors in the DA's Office. Attorney Sam Bregman says, "this office prosecutes more cases than any other DA’s office in New Mexico, and we need more attorneys for the massive caseloads coming through our doors." UNM Hospital wants to hear
  • Have legislators made progress with environmental bills?

    Have legislators made progress with environmental bills?
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's only a handful of days left in the 2023 regular legislative session. Over the last few weeks, lawmakers have been putting in hours to debate a wide range of bills, including lots of climate and environment-related legislation. But how far have those bills progressed?Every session, many bills are introduced or brought up for debate. But it's only the select few that make it all the way through the legislative process. After all, it's a long process:
  • Prescribed burn scheduled on Kirtland Air Force Base

    Prescribed burn scheduled on Kirtland Air Force Base
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base will be conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday, March 9. KAFB officials will be conducting the burn in remote areas of the base that are considered to be prone to wildfires.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque holds promotion ceremony for first woman fire chiefNew Mexico: UNM offering fast pathway to becoming a teacherCrime: Drunk driver leads officers on a chase through Colorado and New MexicoLarry Barker: New Mexico&rsqu
  • Academy cruises to semi-finals with win over Deming

    Academy cruises to semi-finals with win over Deming
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The top ranked team in class 4A, Albuquerque Academy, opened the quarter-finals on a 14-0 run over Deming and continued to rack up the points the rest of the way. In the end, the Chargers advanced to the semi-finals by way of a 67-46 win. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsAcademy went on to shoot 50% from the field, including 42.9% from beyond the arc, and seemed to find an open shot all game. Led by Dillon McCleskey with 22 points, the Chargers had a
  • FBI tested by attacks, politically explosive investigations

    FBI tested by attacks, politically explosive investigations
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days after federal agents searched former President Donald Trump’s Florida home for classified documents, FBI Director Christopher Wray emailed bureau workers urging them to tune out criticism from those who “don’t know what we know and don’t see what we see.”The work was done by the book, the director wrote in his Aug. 11 email. “We don’t cut corners. We don’t play favorites.” How Albuquerque’s FBI agents
  • Adidas wonders what to do with $1.3B worth of Yeezy shoes after Ye split

    Adidas wonders what to do with $1.3B worth of Yeezy shoes after Ye split
    FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas is still wrestling with how to dispose of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of Yeezy shoes after its breakup with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, forcing the German sportswear maker into a big loss at the end of last year and expectations of more pain ahead.CEO Bjorn Gulden said selling the popular line of shoes would mean paying royalties to Ye, who was dropped by Adidas five months ago after making antisemitic remarks on social med
  • US probes Tesla Autopilot, steering wheels that can come off

    US probes Tesla Autopilot, steering wheels that can come off
    DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations into steering wheels coming off some SUVs and a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into a parked firetruck in California.
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is launching a special crash-investigation team to probe the Feb. 18 crash involving a Tesla Model S and a ladder truck from the Contra Costa County fi
  • Remarkable Women Finalist Kim Kersche

    Remarkable Women Finalist Kim Kersche
    As a former educator, Kim Kerschen knows all too well the disparity of resources for many New Mexico children. Families are forced to choose between putting meals on the table, or new clothes on their children's back.That's why she started the non-profit organization, Locker 505. The clothing bank outfits kindergarten through 12th-grade students with a week's worth of clothing, shoes, socks, hygiene products and books. It's all in an effort to put their focus on studies, rather than on holes in
  • Albuquerque Isotopes give students chance for free tickets

    Albuquerque Isotopes give students chance for free tickets
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes announced its Jackie Robinson Celebration Art and Essay Project. Students from kindergarten to 12th grade can turn in an essay, poem or artwork about Jackie Robinson and receive four tickets to the Jackie Robinson Celebration game on Tuesday, April 18. Albuquerque Isotopes release 2023 promotional scheduleStudents can submit their projects on the following topics:Why was Jackie Robinson’s impact so important on America?Wha
  • City celebrates Carlsbad Caverns' centennial

    City celebrates Carlsbad Caverns' centennial
    CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, Carlsbad Caverns National Park officials debuted 20 Story Walk exhibits along the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, commemorating the caverns' 100th anniversary as a national park. The exhibits were unveiled in partnership with the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Public Library.The exhibits showcase the park's history, cave formations, and plants and animals that can be found at the park. The caverns were made a national park on October 25, 1923, by
  • Key committee approves legislation to create education board

    Key committee approves legislation to create education board
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers are seeking to reinstate a powerful oversight board for the state's public education system. If the idea moves forward, it could be up to New Mexico's voters to decide the future of public school policy.Senate Joint Resolution 1, a bipartisan piece of legislation, would let New Mexico's voters amend the state's constitution and create a board to steer education statewide. In effect, the idea would create a new oversight structure for
  • Organ Mountain out-lasts West Mesa in quarter-finals

    Organ Mountain out-lasts West Mesa in quarter-finals
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Organ Mountain was dominant in the first quarter against West Mesa and never looked back. The Knights never trailed and went on to win 59-55. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe boys from Las Cruces were extremely efficient in the opening period, shooting 7-8 from the field and received 15 points from Brandon Kehres. While the Mustangs outscored the Knights the rest of the way, the deficit was too much to overcome and Organ Mountain closed out the g
  • Americans found quickly, but Mexico's missing remain lost

    Americans found quickly, but Mexico's missing remain lost
    MEXICO CITY (AP) — When four Americans were kidnapped in the border city of Matamoros, authorities rescued the survivors within days, but thousands of Mexicans remain missing in the state long associated with cartel violence — some in cases dating back more than a decade.Mexican authorities quickly blamed the local Gulf cartel for shooting up the Americans’ minivan after they crossed the border for cosmetic surgery Friday. They found the Americans — two dead, one injured
  • Study: Opioid related deaths in children on the rise

    Study: Opioid related deaths in children on the rise
    (CBS NEWSPATH) - An alarming new study shows more children are dying from poisonings related to opioids.The nation’s opioid epidemic is having deadly consequences for children. A new study in the journal Pediatrics shows opioids are the most common substances leading to fatal poisonings in young children. In 2018, they accounted for 52% of deaths in children 5 and younger, a significant increase from 24% in 2005. New Mexico’s mystery project: A case study in wasted tax dollarsDr. Chr
  • New Mexico looks to fix school staff background check problem

    New Mexico looks to fix school staff background check problem
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Student safety is a key priority for public schools in New Mexico. Now, legislators are working to ensure proper background checks can be done for school staff.To conduct background checks, the state relies on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which runs a national database of criminal records. Currently, New Mexico's laws might not meet the FBI's requirements to access and use those records. The state has been granted a waiver from the FBI to acc
  • Siegfried & Roy's 'Jungle Palace' for sale, listed at $3 million

    Siegfried & Roy's 'Jungle Palace' for sale, listed at $3 million
    LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Can you put a price tag on a genuine piece of Las Vegas history? When it comes to a home formerly owned by the famous illusionist duo Siegfried & Roy, someone has.The home, known locally as the "Jungle Palace" was listed for sale this week with an asking price of $3 million. One of Nob Hill’s first homes, known as ‘The Cabin,’ now on the marketSiegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn were headliners of their Siegfried & Roy magic show in Las Vegas for
  • First grizzly bear emerges from long winter's nap at Yellowstone

    First grizzly bear emerges from long winter's nap at Yellowstone
    MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (KDVR) – The National Park Service says that grizzles are starting to wake up from hibernation. In fact, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight saw the first grizzly bear of the year to emerge from hibernation on Tuesday.
    Unfortunately, there were no photos released of the bear sighting. Malnourished bear found in Red River dumpster on way to full recoveryThe NPS said the bear was estimated to weigh 300-350 pounds. It was spotte
  • Albuquerque High senior named Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year

    Albuquerque High senior named Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Gatorade New Mexico Girls Basketball Player of the Year award was announced on Wednesday. This year the honor went to Albuquerque High senior Leilani Love.Love played a crucial role in the Bulldogs 25-3 season. In her senior campaign, Love averaged 19.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. The 6'1" post player also reached the 1,000 career point mark this season.While her time playing at AHS has come to a close, she intents to continue balling at the
  • Hope Christian boys upset St. Pius, advance to semi-finals

    Hope Christian boys upset St. Pius, advance to semi-finals
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two of Albuquerque's private schools met early Wednesday morning to advance to the semi-finals of the New Mexico state basketball tournament. No. 3 St. Pius X and No. 6 Hope Christian played a close game for much the first half, however the Huskies were able to pull away in the second and upset the Sartans 59-45. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe Huskies were able to shoot efficiently while also shutting down the Sartans attack. On the game, Hope
  • Gun found in Tuesday night APD car chase

    Gun found in Tuesday night APD car chase
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say they found the gun they believe was used during an auto theft Tuesday night. Officials say police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle near I-40 and Carlisle Blvd. just after midnight.They say the victim was following his own vehicle, which had a tracking device on it. Police say a second stolen vehicle was also driving alongside the initial stolen vehicle as part of a crew working together. APD fires officer months after rock-thro
  • APD search for gun used in overnight car chase

    APD search for gun used in overnight car chase
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are asking for the public's help in finding a gun they believe was used during an auto theft Tuesday night. Officials say police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle near I-40 and Carlisle Blvd just after midnight.They say the victim was following his own vehicle, which had a tracking device on it. Police say a second stolen vehicle was also driving alongside the initial stolen vehicle as part of a crew working together. APD fires offi
  • There’s a hidden image on Toblerone chocolate bars: Can you spot it?

    There’s a hidden image on Toblerone chocolate bars: Can you spot it?
    (NEXSTAR) – The hidden image within the logo of Toblerone chocolate bars will remain after an upcoming redesign, a spokesperson for the brand’s parent company confirmed.Mondelez International, the company that owns the Toblerone brand, had announced earlier this week that Toblerone will be moving some of its production from Switzerland to Slovakia, necessitating the removal of certain Switzerland-themed images and references from packaging in accordance with Swiss law. Coming soon: R
  • 'Very impressed': Ohio twins, 11, help save mom after she has seizure while driving

    'Very impressed': Ohio twins, 11, help save mom after she has seizure while driving
    MASSILLON, Ohio (WJW) – Twin brothers from Ohio are being honored for actions they took to help save their mother after she suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel.Crystal Thompson, of Massillon, was taking her 11-year-old sons Jordan and Jermel Taylor to visit their grandmother on Feb. 25. That's when Thompson suffered an epileptic seizure as the family's SUV was traveling along State Route 21.Jordan noticed that his mom suddenly stopped talking."I was like, 'Jermel, I think s
  • Over 280 sickened on Princess cruise ship; company points to 'likely' cause

    Over 280 sickened on Princess cruise ship; company points to 'likely' cause
    GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) – A cruise ship that recently returned to Galveston, Texas, is at the center of an investigation after over 280 people were sickened on a recent voyage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.The Ruby Princess, part of the Princess Cruises lines, reported that 284 people, including 34 crew members, had become ill on a round-trip voyage to the Caribbean and Mexico that departed from Galveston on Feb. 26, according to the CDC. There were a total of 2,881
  • KRQE weather academy visits McCollum Elementary

    KRQE weather academy visits McCollum Elementary
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at McCollum Elementary School in Albuquerque were part of KRQE's weather academy Tuesday. KRQE meteorologist Zoe Mintz broke down a multitude of topics for the students, including a lesson on different types of clouds.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque holds promotion ceremony for first woman fire chiefNew Mexico: UNM offering fast pathway to becoming a teacherCrime: Drunk driver leads officers on a chase through Colorado and New MexicoL
  • TikTok campaign targets Biden on proposed Alaska oil project

    TikTok campaign targets Biden on proposed Alaska oil project
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A social media campaign urging President Joe Biden to reject an oil development project on Alaska's remote North Slope has rapidly gained steam on TikTok and other platforms, reflecting the unease many young Americans feel about climate change.The #StopWillow campaign has garnered more than 50 million views and counting, and was trending in the top 10 topics on TikTok, as users voiced their concerns that Biden wouldn't stick to his campaign promises to curtail oil
  • APS clothing bank collecting prom donations

    APS clothing bank collecting prom donations
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools Community Clothing Bank is collecting clothes for this year's prom season. The clothing bank is collecting dresses, tuxes, shoes, ties and anything else a student might need for prom.Will New Mexico students be spending more time in school?Schools can set up times for a 'prom trunk show' and the clothing bank will bring all their prom clothing for students to shop, free of charge. Last year, the clothing bank was able to help 154 s
  • Lobo men's basketball hope to extend their season

    Lobo men's basketball hope to extend their season
    LAS VEGAS, NV. (KRQE) - Back when the University of New Mexico Lobos were the nation's last undefeated team, a trip to the NCAA Tournament as an at large bid, seemed like a lock. Now, the only way in is to win the Mountain West Tournament.  2023 state basketball tournament brackets"My team, I feel like I'd bet on them any day of the week,," said UNM forward Morris Udeze. "I feel like we have the talent. We have the mindset to go in there and win it all." The Lobos have to win 4 games i
  • Americans now favor legal cannabis over legal tobacco

    Americans now favor legal cannabis over legal tobacco
    (The Hill) – More Americans now favor legal cannabis than legal tobacco, surveys show, signaling a sharp societal shift from an era when cigarette-smoking was legal pretty much everywhere and pot-smoking was legal absolutely nowhere. Fifty-seven percent of American adults would support “a policy prohibiting the sale of all tobacco products,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in a research brief last month.  A slightly larger majority,
  • Slap fighting: The next big thing, or unsporting stupidity?

    Slap fighting: The next big thing, or unsporting stupidity?
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face.When the open-handed blow is delivered, there's a sharp report and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move, while others stumble backward or fall to the floor. Some are knocked out. Albuquerque Isotopes release 2023 promotional scheduleUFC President Dana White is selling slap fighting as the next big thing in combat sports, putting his mone
  • Northbound Isleta/Arenal closed at Goff due to crash

    Northbound Isleta/Arenal closed at Goff due to crash
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All northbound lanes of Istleta Blvd./Arenal at Goff Blvd. are closed due to a crash involving a vehicle and bicycle, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. BCSO says the rider was transported in stable condition.
    No other details on the crash are available. Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to find an alternate route.
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Controversial release, More time in school, Milder day, Hospital meetings, Prom trunk show

    KRQE Newsfeed: Controversial release, More time in school, Milder day, Hospital meetings, Prom trunk show
    Wednesday's Top Stories
    New Mexico’s mystery project: A case study in wasted tax dollarsNeighbors upset after City of Albuquerque approves new developmentSuspect named in North Valley double-murder, suicide85-year-old accused of shooting, killing husband in New MexicoRoundhouse Roundup: More firearm legislationRenewing medical marijuana cards could get easierUS investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall offRussia’s Wagner Group chief claims more gains in Bakhmut
    Wednesday's
  • More sunshine and warmer temperatures for New Mexico

    More sunshine and warmer temperatures for New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Today is starting chillier than Tuesday morning, with lows in the twenties for the northern half of the state. A backdoor cold front in eastern New Mexico has brought in some fog in the northeast highlands and east-central plains. The fog will completely dissipate by around 11 a.m.Forecast Continues Below
    Albuquerque: Face-to-face taxpayer assistance available this weekendNew Mexico: New Mexico climate emissions bill stalls in committeeCrime: New Mexico woman
  • Maker of unproven birth drug Makena to pull from US market

    Maker of unproven birth drug Makena to pull from US market
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of an unproven drug intended to prevent premature births says it will voluntarily remove the product from the U.S., after regulators signaled plans to follow through on a long-delayed effort to force it from the market.The announcement late Tuesday from Covis Pharma comes roughly four years after the company’s drug, Makena, failed to show a benefit in helping mothers carry pregnancies to term.Since then the Food and Drug Administration has been moving to g
  • US investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off

    US investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off
    DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.The agency says in both cases the Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel to the steering column. A friction fit held the steering wheels on, but
  • Girl Scout cookie shortage sparks resale market

    Girl Scout cookie shortage sparks resale market
    (NewsNation) — Those who look forward to Girl Scout cookie season each year may be facing disappointment, as supply chain disruptions lead to a shortage of cookies and black market prices.Raspberry Rallies, a new flavor introduced this year that is a "sister cookie" to the popular Thin Mint, sold out within days in some parts of the country. The limited edition cookie was only available online and typically sold for $4-$7 per box , but is now being listed on sites like EBay for astronomica
  • Thirst for rare bourbon brands breeds arrests

    Thirst for rare bourbon brands breeds arrests
    SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing amount of money for these increasingly scarce premium American spirits — and even bend or break laws.Premium spirits have always been expensive and sought-after. But a surge in interest in high-end bourbon has made finding that elusive bottle even more difficult. Distillers have upped production to try to meet increased demand, b
  • Roundhouse Roundup: More firearm legislation

    Roundhouse Roundup: More firearm legislation
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday, March 8, legislators are once again set to debate a few gun bills. Already, bills related to firearm storage and transfer have been debated. Now, legislators will continue debate on more gun bills.Firearm salesLegislators are scheduled to debate Senate Bill 428. Sponsored by Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Doña Ana), the bill would add deceptive and unfair firearms sales to the list of prohibited commerce practices.In essence, the bill woul

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