Plants, pollinators are focus of Open Space's educational event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Common Edge Habitat Field invited the community out on Saturday to learn all about plants and the pollinators they attract. Organizers of the event said it was a chance...
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4 things you may be doing wrong when it comes to lawn care
(NEXSTAR) — While some parts of the country could still be seeing snow this month, it’s safe to say that most of us are fully experiencing spring. Among the many things that come with spring (have you...
View ArticleStarving black bear cub, found in New Mexico, on road to recovery
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A malnourished bear cub, weighing just 16 pounds, is given a second chance at life after it was found near Red River a few months ago. "The worst cub we've ever received in...
View ArticleNew Mexico Supreme Court weighs in on renewable energy debate
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – How much revenue a utility company makes has traditionally been tied to how much energy its customers use. So, with increased energy efficiency comes decreased revenue. Now the...
View ArticleNew Mexico's Environment Department addressed over 1,000 civil enforcement...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – One year ago, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched a watchlist of alleged environmental violations. Since then, over 1,000 violations have been added to the...
View ArticlePlants, pollinators are focus of Open Space's educational event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Common Edge Habitat Field invited the community out on Saturday to learn all about plants and the pollinators they attract. Organizers of the event said it was a chance...
View ArticleNew Mexico putting $1.9 million towards recreation upgrades
*Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to note the value of grants. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the latest round of funding for outdoor...
View ArticleForest road near Cuba, New Mexico closed for elk calving
CUBA, N.M. (KRQE) – Spring brings the annual calving season for elk in New Mexico. To protect the animals, forest officials are closing Forest Road 69. The road reaches into the Santa Fe National...
View ArticleSanta Rosa Lake boat ramp temporarily closed
GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park is temporarily closed due to low water. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently planned a release of more than...
View ArticleNew Mexico getting $28 million for wildfire defense
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Around New Mexico, 11 communities are getting a share of $28 million to boost wildfire defenses. The funds come from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Our congratulations...
View ArticleNew Mexico getting $25 million to plug orphan wells, address pollution
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The federal government is giving New Mexico $25 million to address pollution and orphaned oil and gas wells in the state. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is...
View ArticleBandelier National Monument seeking input on fire management plan
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Park officials are asking the public of input on part of the wildfire management plan for Bandelier National Monument. National Park Service land with burnable vegetation has...
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Hermits Peak Calf Canyon wildfire victims in legal battle with FEMA
MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – More than two years since a government-sparked wildfire took everything from victims in northern New Mexico, hundreds of those victims say the federal government is still...
View ArticleNew Mexico Environment Department invested over $11 million in water projects...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has been making big investments into water. The latest quarterly performance assessment from the New Mexico Environment Department shows an investment of over $11...
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Why haven't there been any major storms this May?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first tropical wave of the season. The wave was identified in the central Atlantic on Wednesday, but WFLA's Chief Meteorologist...
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NOAA's hurricane forecast has never been higher
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just released their 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, and the numbers have never been higher. NOAA is calling for an...
View ArticleSanta Fe National Forest now offering 'Scan and Pay' system at some campgrounds
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Forest Service is testing a pilot program for making campground payments. The pilot program will be at the Vista Linda and Redondo...
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New year, new brood: Map shows where cicadas will be in 2025
(NEXSTAR) – If you're currently living in a cicada-filled wonderland (or nightmare, rather), the good news is they'll soon be a distant memory. These massive broods of bugs only come out periodically,...
View ArticleEsquibel Prescribed Fire planned for Carson National Forest
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Carson National Forest fire managers have a prescribed burn planned north of Tres Piedras. It'll be called the Esquibel Prescribed Fire. The burn could start as soon as May 26, but...
View ArticleNew Mexico and Arizona saw record number of Mexican wolf pups fostered
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the federal government works to reintroduce wolves to New Mexico and Arizona, they rely on placing foster animals into wild dens. Now, the U.S. Forest Service says they...
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