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Watch: Baby dolphin defies all odds, survives broken jaw after SeaWorld rescue
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SeaWorld San Diego has announced a baby dolphin that was found stranded on the beach in Cardiff with severe injuries has defied all odds and is making a miraculous recovery....
View ArticleGila Wilderness, the nation's first wilderness area, celebrates 100 years
SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in New Mexico are celebrating a birthday of sorts. In 1924, on June 3, the U.S. government designated 755,000 acres as a "wilderness"...
View ArticleEnvironmental group sues Air Force over New Mexico, Arizona flight records
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An environmental group is accusing the U.S. Air Force of withholding public records related to proposed flights. Those flights would harm life on the ground, the Center for...
View ArticleAlbuquerque resolves to boost environmental sustainability
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has approved a resolution to boost sustainability across the city. Both the city council and mayor put their stamps of approval on the plan to refocus environmental...
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When will it hit 100 degrees in Albuquerque?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The heat is on, but how soon will it hit 100 degrees or over in Albuquerque? KRQE News 13 meteorologists say it could be soon, and historical data backs that. Over the last...
View ArticleNavy cleaning up after F-35 jet crash in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a military F-35 jet crashed near the Albuquerque International Sunport, the Navy is working to cleanup the wreckage and assess environmental damage. Officials reported...
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Is New Mexico on track to meet its environmental goals?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has set the state on a path toward decreased emissions. Several years ago, she signed an executive order to decrease the state's...
View ArticleFederal agencies facing lawsuit for illegal cattle grazing in New Mexico...
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of non-profits is suing the federal government, claiming they're not protecting the habitat of endangered species in New Mexico. The group said illegal cattle grazing in...
View ArticleNew Mexico lawmakers frustrated as they debate oil and gas setbacks
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is the nation's second-largest oil producer, but some are concerned about the environmental and health impacts from drilling near urban areas. So, lawmakers are...
View ArticleU.S. Forest Service tackling deferred maintenance projects in New Mexico and...
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is putting millions of dollars towards deferred maintenance projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Key projects are underway in New Mexico. For...
View ArticleHoneybees can detect lung cancer in humans: Research
(NewsNation) — Bad breath may say a lot about you. But soon, it could help determine if you have lung cancer — if a honeybee gets a whiff. Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that...
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Tens of millions still under dangerous heat warnings. Go indoors and hydrate
PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat alerts continued for tens of millions of people in the United States on Tuesday as cities including Chicago broke records at the start of a week of sweltering weather....
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What plants should you avoid as a pet owner in New Mexico?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Summer is the season of exploration, but unfortunately, that can go hand-in-hand with danger. Specifically, you might want to watch out for plants your pets could eat while...
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GALLERY: Viewer photos, videos of South Fork Fire, Salt Fire
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two wildfires broke out near Ruidoso on Monday, June 17. The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire have caused evacuations, impacted an estimated 500 structures, and burned...
View ArticleNew Mexico officials disappointed after U.S. Supreme Court denies plan for...
*Editor's Note: This story has been updated with a quote from New Mexico's attorney general. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For decades, Texas and New Mexico have been fighting over legal access to water in the...
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Bill Nye says extreme weather, record heat is 'beginning of the new normal'
(The Hill) — Science educator Bill Nye said that extreme weather and record-breaking heat can be the start of a "new normal." Nye made an appearance on ABC's "This Week" to discuss the latest heat...
View ArticleStay cool with these fun DIY air conditioner ideas
LUBBOCK, Texas – As temperatures rise throughout the country, it's crucial to find an affordable way to cool off. If you need an emergency cooling solution, here are some DIY air conditioner ideas...
View Article100 years later, New Mexico's Gila Wilderness remains
SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a gem of the southwestern United States and southwest New Mexico. June of 2024 marks 100 years since the Gila Wilderness became the very first federally designated...
View ArticleU.S. Forest Service looking to train young firefighters
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is looking for 18 to 25-year-olds to join the Forest Stewards Youth Corps. The program lasts 13 weeks and provides paid training for would-be wildland...
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GALLERY: A look at South Fork and Salt Fire damage, response efforts
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As emergency responders continue to fight the South Fork and Salt fires, some residents are being allowed back into Ruidoso. Fires and flash flooding have devastated much of...
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