Boil water advisory issued for part of Rio Arriba County
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A boil water advisory has been issued for an area in Rio Arriba County. New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau said the advisory was issued...
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Is one of the world's deadliest mushrooms found in Utah?
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- A recent post on Reddit claimed a user had found one of the world's deadliest mushrooms in various parts of Salt Lake City. Specifically, the user said they had found a...
View ArticleAlbuquerque's Open Space Division celebrates 40 years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque hosted a celebration on Saturday, honoring the 40th anniversary of the Open Space Division. Digital passes to White Sands National Park now available...
View ArticleSome New Mexico households eligible for free well testing to detect PFAS
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is offering residents around Cannon Air Force Base free water testing for PFAS contamination. The department said this comes as a direct...
View ArticleWhat kinds of natural disasters happen in New Mexico?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is well known for its many days of sunshine, but in a desert climate, severe weather can hit rapidly. If you live in or visit New Mexico here are the types of severe...
View ArticleTaos County restarts recycling program with hopes of reducing landfill waste
TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After a three-year pause, Taos County has relaunched its recycling program. It'll offer northern New Mexico residents a local option for recycling while eliminating the need...
View ArticleCity of Carlsbad approves trial ban on single-use plastic bags
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad's City Council approved a trial run on a single-use plastic bag ban Tuesday night. The trial period will last for two years and will begin on February 1, 2025. Under...
View ArticleMore butterflies in the Bosque? CABQ Open Space hopes so
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you've been in the Bosque near the Rio Grande Nature Center lately, you may have noticed some areas looking a little more sparse than usual. However, it's actually part...
View ArticleChimayo Chile becoming rarer as fewer farmers stick with tradition
CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – An iconic variety of chile, with deep roots in northern New Mexico, is getting harder and harder to come by. Those who grow it said it's still an important part of their history...
View ArticleWatershed improvement plan raises concerns about arroyo landscape in...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The county is planning a big water quality project in the Northeast Heights, but some neighbors are pushing back against it worried about what the work could do to the...
View ArticleNew Mexico DOJ pressures the state to crack down on illegal fencing on public...
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been a long-debated topic pinning private landowners against people using New Mexico's rivers recreationally. Friday morning, New Mexico's Department of Justice (DOJ) and two...
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Tarantulas look for love with mating season underway
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Get ready for some fur, fangs and flirting If you're hiking on trails in the western U.S. right now, you may run into some fuzzy critters. The end of summer is an active time for...
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Why does rain 'have a smell'?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – As we march into the fall, some parts of the country are seeing rainfall for the first time in a while. Sometimes when it has not rained for a long time, there is a distinct...
View ArticleRising egg prices linked to bird flu's impact on supply chain
(The Hill) — The rising price of eggs in the last year has been linked to bird’s flu impact on the supply chain. Eggs’ price tag has gone up by 28.1 percent in the last 12 months, according to the...
View ArticleNew Mexico Environment Department to hold public meeting about Santa Fe soil...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is hosting a public meeting about a decades-long effort to clean up contamination in Santa Fe. According to officials, the Public...
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New study says ‘weekend warriors’ reap same health benefits as daily gym-goers
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Don’t feel bad for not getting to the gym every day Don’t want to go to the gym today? How about a science-backed excuse...
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Invasive brown stink bugs are everywhere — but for how much longer?
(NEXSTAR) — Fall weather has finally settled in, bringing with it a crisp breeze that may encourage you to open the windows to enjoy. As delightful as that autumn air may feel, your open windows may...
View ArticleGilman Tunnels undergoing temporary closure
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A popular geological location in New Mexico will be closed to the public starting on Monday. The U.S. Forest Service said the Gilman Tunnels, located in the Jemez Ranger District...
View ArticleVideo shows officers relocating mountain lion from NE Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Caught on camera: an unwelcome guest in the foothills. However, this wasn't a suspect police were looking for - it was a mountain lion taking a stroll a little too close for...
View ArticleABQ BioPark raises awareness for endangered Mexican gray wolf
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was all about wolves Saturday at the ABQ BioPark Zoo, as visitors and staff celebrated Wolf Awareness Day. Visitors got to hear from experts about conservation efforts...
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