Environmental group disagrees with decision to not yet release Mexican Wolf
SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – A female Mexican Wolf, who became famous for traveling long distances, is being kept in captivity until she can breed. The wolf, known as Asha, is currently at a U.S. Fish and...
View ArticleWater drop scheduled for Santa Rosa Lake
GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – This year, the active monsoon season has been filling up New Mexico lakes. Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will start releasing water from Santa Rosa Lake...
View ArticleNew Mexico moth outbreak grows
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A moth outbreak continues to be a problem in the northern New Mexico wilderness. The Forest Service said tussock moth caterpillars are defoliating trees south of Taos, leaving them...
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Trees don't like to breathe wildfire smoke, either – and they’ll hold their...
(The Conversation) - When wildfire smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors to avoid breathing in harmful particles and gases. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t...
View ArticleStudy finds major Earth systems likely on track to collapse: 5 things to know
(The Hill) -- Four key pillars of the global climate are melting in the heat trapped by rising fossil fuel emissions, a new study has found. The relatively stable climate that nurtured human...
View Article'Summer Wings' festival encourages locals to learn about nature
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Summer Wings Festival took off at the Rio Grande Nature Center in northwest Albuquerque. The festival celebrates winged creatures found in the unique...
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What are 'fairy rings,' and are those mushrooms dangerous? Expert explains
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — Some Louisiana residents have seen "fairy rings" popping up in their lawns recently, raising questions and concerns. These so-called fairy rings aren't exactly magical or...
View ArticleMora, San Miguel County residents eligible for tree removal after 2022 fire
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Select New Mexico landowners can ask for help removing trees from properties impacted by the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. The New Mexico Forestry Division is working alongside...
View ArticleMiddle Rio Grande Conservancy District faces water concerns as irrigation...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the irrigation season draws to a close, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) has reported a mixed outlook for water availability. According to Anne Marken,...
View ArticleNew Mexico withdraws $1.2M fine against El Paso Water in sewage discharge case
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) withdrew a $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water as part of a settlement of a lawsuit, according to a news release from El Paso's...
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'Selfie control' filter helps keep tourists safely away from wildlife: How it...
(NEXSTAR) – In a bid to keep selfie-seeking amateur photographers from succumbing to their worst instincts around bear, elk, wolves and other wildlife, tourism officials in Jackson Hole, Wyoming have...
View ArticleWhy 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico Chile
DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s Chile farmers are reporting a ‘bumper crop’ year for the state’s beloved crop as the aroma of green chile roasting season fills the air. This week on the New Mexico...
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Residents, workers near Cannon AFB can get free blood tests for PFAS chemicals
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents and workers surrounding Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis will be able to get free blood tests to check for PFAS. The tests are available to adults who have lived or...
View ArticleMountain lion discovered in NE Albuquerque relocated
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mountain lion was found near Tramway Boulevard in Albuquerque. Albuquerque posted a photo on Saturday, showing officers carrying the sleeping panther after he was found...
View ArticleVIDEO: Smokestacks demolished at northwest New Mexico power plant
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan Generating Station, just west of Farmington, is one step closer to ending its legacy of pollution in the Four Corners area. The plant opened in 1973,...
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What can New Mexico expect this winter, according to the 2024 Farmer's Almanac?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its winter weather forecast for the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. So, what does it say this winter will look like in New Mexico?...
View ArticleAlbuquerque partners with gallery to give away seed packs, trees
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Trees give us shade, help filter the air, and beautify the Duke City. To celebrate the gift of trees, the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department is joining with...
View ArticleLas Vegas, NM, approves agreement with FEMA for millions to fix water...
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – After major floods devasted the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico, in June, city councilors approved an agreement with the federal government to receive much-needed funding for...
View ArticleCRRUA says it has passed latest arsenic testing
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) said it has passed voluntary monthly arsenic testing for August. Test results released by Eurofins Environment Testing, a...
View ArticleGuided hike coming to Sandia Foothills
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is inviting residents to hike and learn more about a popular Albuquerque open space this September. The Parks and Recreation Department will be doing a "Foothills...
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