New Mexico landowners sue state over waterway access on private property
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's Supreme Court has made it clear, the state's waterways are public and private landowners can't fence people out. However, now a group of those landowners are...
View ArticlePueblo of Isleta working with Army Corps of Engineers to protect...
ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Pueblo of Isleta is working to protect a historic site from the threat of erosion. The site dates back several hundred years and holds key cultural resources, like...
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New Mexico natural resources department got record funding this year, so what...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) received record funding in fiscal year 2024, according to a report by the Legislative Finance Committee....
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Report: New Mexico facing significant wildfire potential for August, September
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In 2024, New Mexico has already seen several devastating wildfires, but a new report says the coming months will bring above-normal potential for wildfires in much of the...
View ArticleSanta Fe National Forest recreations fees increasing in 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Day use and camping fees will soon increase in the Santa Fe National Forest. The increased fees go into effect in spring of 2025. The increased fees will help cover services...
View ArticleRuidoso's Deadly Wildfires Under Investigation
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – It has become one crisis after another for the Village of Ruidoso lately. Within hours of the South Fork and Salt Fires sparking, the entire village was under evacuation as the...
View ArticleRadioactive waste storage continues in New Mexico with 14,000th shipment
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Energy says the 14,000th shipment of transuranic nuclear waste has been placed into the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, New Mexico....
View ArticleSurvey: New Mexicans fished over 15 days on average last year
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new survey reveals how often New Mexicans are taking advantage of lakes and rivers in the state and what anglers are trying to catch. The latest angler satisfaction survey from...
View ArticleAfter 6 months of inspections, regulators suspect violations at 60% of oil...
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As oil and gas production has boomed in the Land of Enchantment, regulators have been working to boost enforcement of state and federal rules. Now, the New Mexico Environment...
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Easy ways to minimize plastic waste for Plastic Free July
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Simple steps to minimize plastic waste This month is Plastic Free July, a global movement to minimize plastic waste....
View ArticleNew Mexico wants federal government to pay for PFAS cleanup at air force bases
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With growing concern over the presence of so-called "forever chemicals," the state of New Mexico is looking to force the federal government to foot the bill to clean up per-and...
View ArticleFlash flood emergency, evacuation issued for South Fork burn scar on Wednesday
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – An emergency alert and evacuation order was issued for those in the Upper Canyon area of Ruidoso on Wednesday at 11 a.m. due to expected heavy rainfall and flash flooding of the...
View ArticleChemical spill, fire contained at Ski Santa Fe
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A truck carrying hydrogen peroxide spilled and caught fire, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) said in a release. It happened on Wednesday, July 17. According to the...
View ArticleNew Mexico department looks for input on Clean Car Tax Credit rules
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state is looking for feedback on rules for the Clean Car Tax Credit Program. In 2024's legislative session, the program was enacted. It encourages the use of electric vehicles...
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The killing of two endangered condors in Utah prompts investigation
CEDAR CITY, Utah (ABC4) -- In the last couple of years, two condors have been found shot and killed in southern Utah -- which is a loss of about 2% of the region's population. The first California...
View ArticleHeat is to blame for thousands of deaths. Here's how it actually kills you
(NEXSTAR) – In an average year, heat takes more lives in the U.S. than hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the death toll of...
View ArticleSanta Rosa Lake State Park welcoming boaters; water restored to Storrie Lake...
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two lakes at state parks are welcoming visitors. One had its water restored, and the other reopened its boat ramp. Santa Rosa Lake State ParkThe New Mexico State Parks Division is...
View ArticleCrews work to clear sediment plug in Rio Chama
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Crews are making progress on clearing a sediment plug in the Rio Chama. The State Engineer's Office said heavy rainfall last month caused a sediment plug to form in the river,...
View ArticleWildfires, Flooding, Recovery, & Repeat
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Ruidoso has been through a brutal cycle of wildfires, flooding, recovery, and repeat. As the village recoups from the devastating wildfires and monsoon flooding, Ruidoso is also...
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If Yellowstone's volcanic system erupted, how could it impact the US?
DENVER (KDVR) — On Tuesday, visitors at Yellowstone National Park fled when a hydrothermal explosion occurred a few miles north of the famous Old Faithful geyser. No one was injured, but the event...
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