Petroglyph National Monument closing some trails after visitors move rocks,...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cairns are stacks of rocks that can act as trail markers, but recently they've been sparking debate at protected areas across the nation. Now, officials at Petroglyph...
View ArticleAlbuquerque public meeting set for 212-acre land transfer to U.S. Fish and...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is considering transferring 212 acres of land along the Bosque to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The State Land Office is asking the public to weigh in on...
View ArticleSanta Fe awarded funds to map heat in neighborhoods
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe has received a grant to collect temperature data to better understand how heat is impacting the city. The funds come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
View ArticleNew Mexico's rivers named 'most endangered' in annual list
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Water is life throughout New Mexico, but some advocates are concerned that the state's rivers are particularly vulnerable. In its annual report, American Rivers has named...
View ArticleNew Mexico getting $2.8 million for abandoned coal mine cleanup
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As New Mexico transitions away from coal power and towards a greener grid, abandoned coal mines are left behind. Now, the state is getting $2.8 million in federal funding to...
View ArticleTips, activities to celebrate Earth Day alone or with the family
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring is arriving and so is Earth Day. If you'd like to get in the Earth Day spirit, here are some things you could do to help out your community and ecosystem. Volunteer Many...
View ArticlePlastics industry heats world 4 times as much as air travel, report finds
(The Hill) -- Pollution from the plastics industry is a major force behind the heating of the planet, according to a new report from the federal government. The industry releases about four times as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baby bald eagle reunited with parent by Texas wildlife rescue
AUSTIN (KXAN) – A wildlife rescue in Texas treated a special type of patient for the first time last week: a baby bald eagle. Several people found and brought the eaglet to Austin Wildlife Rescue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Will it be a hot summer in New Mexico? Odds are yes, NOAA says
(NEXSTAR) – You may want to clean out the kiddie pool and dust off the patio furniture early this year. We're in for a hot start to summer, according to a national weather outlook released Thursday by...
View ArticleBLM protects over 4,200 acres of land near Placitas
PLACITAS, N.M. (KRQE) – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed a public land order withdrawing 4,212.98 of public land from federal mineral leasing for at least 50 years. The idea is to...
View ArticleZepbound shortage: Weight loss drugs' limited availability to continue, Eli...
(NEXSTAR) – New injectable drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have grown extremely popular with people seeking to lose weight. They're so in demand that most varieties are listed in...
View ArticleValles Caldera launches new junior ranger program
JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Valles Caldera National Preserve has just announced a brand-new junior ranger program. The program is designed to help introduce kids to the wonders of the landscape. "The...
View ArticleNew map shows ecosystem, conservation across New Mexico and the U.S.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Biden administration has released an interactive map of ecosystem and conservation data across the nation. Environmental advocates are excited about the tool they say...
View ArticleLocals clean up Albuquerque ahead of Earth Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a thousand volunteers came out Saturday morning to clean up Albuquerque, a record turnout for the city. Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the city's Solid Waste...
View ArticleVolunteer applications being accepted for Valles Caldera National Preserve
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As National Volunteer Week kicks off on Sunday, Valles Caldera National Preserve is asking for volunteers to join their team. The park is looking for help with welcoming visitors,...
View ArticleAlbuquerque celebrates Earth Day ahead of Monday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico hosted their official Earth Day Festival on Sunday. More than 100 booths gathered at Sid Cutter Pilot's Pavilion in...
View ArticlePetroglyphs National Monument opening new trail system on May 3
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After announcing the closure of one portion of trails, Petroglyphs National Monument is opening a new trail area. The site offers day-use hiking and will open to the public...
View ArticleBLM looking for comment on oil and gas leases in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a plan to lease land in Eddy and Lea Counties to oil and gas companies. Now, BLM is looking for public input on the...
View ArticleAlbuquerque elementary school students plant flowers at the Alvarado Transit...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Earth Day first started in 1970, and in celebration, the City of Albuquerque teamed up with some special helpers to beautify a part of Downtown. Students from Mr. Chacon's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire Victims
MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Two years later, victims are still struggling to recover from the state’s largest, most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s history. The government-sparked Hermits...
View Article