Governor’s race pulls in big bucks for Democratic frontrunners

It remains to be seen if the 2026 race for New Mexico governor will break the fundraising record set in 2022, but the two Democratic frontrunners have already pulled in millions of dollars in campaign contributions, according to the latest filings...

Inaugural New Mexico Math Meet takes place at UNM

More than 90 middle school students from across New Mexico gathered at The University of New Mexico (UNM) on Saturday for the first-ever New Mexico Math Meet (NM3), an in-person, team-based math competition. The event was directed by Sean Choi, a...

Xcel Energy emphasizes wildfire safety and preparedness in Texas and New Mexico

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Xcel Energy is highlighting its commitment to wildfire safety and preparedness across Texas and New Mexico. As wildfire risks continue to affect the region, the company is taking...

D.C., Hawaii, and New Mexico are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows

Pedestrians in downtown Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. More than a quarter million federal employees didn't receive their scheduled paychecks this week as the US government shutdown enters its second week. Photographer: Eric...

Local food pantry sees rising demand amid government shutdown

CONTINUE WELL. MORE THAN 400,000 NEW MEXICANS UTILIZE SNAP BENEFITS TO FEED THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AND AS THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUES, THAT HELP COULD SOON BE AFFECTED. JULIAN PARAS SHOWS US THE ASSISTANCE BEING OFFERED, AT LEAST FOR...

Filipino History Month: Highlighting traditional cuisine in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — October marks Filipino American History Month. To commemorate, KRQE News 13 spoke with some local businesses serving up traditional cuisine from the Philippines. Cindy Recile opened Barkada’s, a Filipino restaurant on...

Masons dedicate cornerstone of new Mexico school

MEXICO — As construction of the new Mountain Valley Community School goes on, a local Masonic lodge was there last week to dedicate a cornerstone ahead of the building’s expected January opening. More than 50 Masons from around the state performed...

American auto industry isn’t giving up on electric vehicles

Just a couple of years ago, America's auto industry had visions of an all-electric future. It has since abandoned that talk after the Trump administration eliminated the federal government's incentives for the technology. The near future isn't...

US government sparks backlash with sudden decision on $8 billion in crucial projects: 'This is a blatant attempt'

The Trump administration has canceled almost $8 billion in federal funding for sustainable energy projects that were set to move forward across more than a dozen states. What's happening? The U.S. Department of Energy announced in early October...

New Mexico Gas to provide relief for furloughed federal employees

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gas Company is providing relief for federal employees who are furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown. If you’re a federal employee working without pay or furloughed because of the shutdown,...

Albuquerque residents express concerns at fiber optic construction town hall

by: Jordan Honeycutt Posted: Oct 15, 2025 / 04:14 PM MDT Updated: Oct 15, 2025 / 07:57 PM MDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As Albuquerque transitions to fiber optic, construction has been controversial in neighborhoods, but a recent town hall...

A Snob’s Guide to Taos

“The holy trinity of Taos is the landscape, the people, and the light,” says Davison Koenig, executive director and curator at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site in town. And who could argue? That northern New Mexico light has a clarity and warmth that...

OK among states most impacted by government shutdown

The federal government shutdown now in its third week may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, according to a report by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. More than 750,000 federal workers have been...

Walton Goggins Joins Amber Midthunder in New Action Movie 'Painter'

Picture this: John Wick creator Derek Kolstad has written a script for a new action movie, intriguingly titled Painter, that has been picked up by 20th Century Studios, with Avatar helmer James Cameron attached as an executive producer. The...

Farm to Table: The Journey of New Mexico’s Famous Crops

Every summer, the fields in the southern valley of Sierra County come alive long before sunrise. Workers from numerous backgrounds gather in the cool morning air to harvest one of New Mexico’s most iconic crops, green chile. The harvesting process...

54 years after idea was proposed, Navajo Code Talkers museum in New Mexico is still MIA

A tour of a museum honoring Navajo Code Talkers was on tap Tuesday afternoon for state lawmakers who serve on a committee that tackles military and veterans affairs. Just one problem: The museum is missing in action. With at least $8.9 million in...

Passion for music earns Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts

Courtesy New Mexico State University Nacha Mendez, a nationally acclaimed singer, composer and New Mexico State University alumna, has been selected by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as one of seven influential artists to receive the...

No threat found, Government Center in Las Cruces reopens

Update (1:36 PM): A Dona Ana County spokesperson says that no threat was found at the Government Center. The center is now back open. DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a bomb threat...

Reports of “bomb threat” closes Government Center in Las Cruces

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a bomb threat at the Government Center in Las Cruces. The center was closed until further notice "out of an abundance of caution". "Public safety...

How many in Tennessee have been furloughed during government shutdown? 

An estimated 1.3 million federal workers have been furloughed due to the ongoing government shutdown. In Tennessee, an estimated 22,087 federal employees, or 0.31% of the state's population, have been furloughed. The shutdown stems from a deadlock...