Map shows hazardous air quality due to California fires
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – As three major wildfires burn out of control in Southern California, smoke clouded the region and beyond. Millions woke up to hazy skies and poor air quality Wednesday morning...
View Article2024 was Earth's hottest year ever, passing major climate threshold: 'Alarm...
Above: Climate researchers discuss the potential for a "new normal" in terms of higher temperatures and destructive weather events at a NOAA/NASA briefing on Friday. (AP) – Earth recorded its hottest...
View ArticleNew Mexico oil and gas sites recognized for light pollution reduction
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Permian Basin, the largest oil reserve in the world located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, was once also known for its dark skies. But over the years as oil...
View ArticleCity of Albuquerque holds vote on top goat of bosque cleanup crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is asking residents to cast a vote regarding some very important employees: the goats of Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch. The goats have been hard at...
View ArticleNew 'wooly devil' plant species discovered in Texas national park
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas is big — so big, it seems, that there are still things to be discovered in the state. Staffers at Big Bend National Park, located in Western Texas, found that to be true after...
View ArticlePNM calls off East Mountain power shutoff
*PNM's full press conference is in the video at the bottom of this article NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With high winds and dry air increasing the risk of power-line-sparked wildfires throughout New Mexico,...
View ArticleEndangered Mexican wolf tracked roaming north of I-40, what to do if you see it
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A female Mexican wolf has been tracked roaming north of Interstate 40, outside of the Experimental Population Area, according to officials from the New Mexico Department...
View ArticleWindy season in New Mexico: Here's what to do if you get caught in a dust storm
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the windy season in full swing in New Mexico, dust storms have been popping up across the state. If you find yourself caught in a dust storm, whether it be while driving or...
View ArticlePOLL: What are New Mexicans planting in their gardens this year?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring has finally sprung. As morning frost comes to an end, peak planting season for many gardens is right around the corner. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner,...
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