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'Defendant is dangerous,' judge says of man who allegedly shot state police officer

A judge has ruled that a man who allegedly shot a state police officer in the neck will stay in jail for now, KRQE reported.


Second chance: New Mexico Senate approves bill abolishing life without parole for offenders under 18

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill abolishing life without parole for people under the age of 18.


Senate bill would provide $2 million for New Mexico's wine industry

A bill introduced in the state Senate would provide funding to support New Mexico wine producers, KRQE reported.


Collateral damage: Youth sports losing money from New Mexico State University decision to close concessions at sporting events

A decision by New Mexico State University to suspend concession sales at sporting events is hurting youth sports fundraising, KRQE reported.


On a roll: home market in Albuquerque is red hot

Real estate in Albuquerque is extremely popular now.


Teens damage new park doing 'donuts' with off-road vehicle

Anderson Heights Park, on the west side of Albuquerque, was recently damaged by teenagers doing "donuts" with an off-road vehicle, KRQE reported.


Quarters BBQ bids 'bittersweet goodbye' to Albuquerque after 52 years

Quarters BBQ has closed after 52 years in business, KRQE reported.


U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan 'getting stronger each day' after stroke

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) is set to leave the hospital following a stroke.


New Mexicans of Ukrainian descent hope for peace as Russian invasion looms: 'We don't want war'

Peace, not war, is the message Albuquerque residents with family and friends in Ukraine shared at a recent demonstration, KRQE reported.


New Mexico child welfare agency seeks an extra $41 million in state budget in part to fund 'moving' EMT training program

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is asking for a budget increase of $41 million, 19% over its current funding amount, KRQE reported.


'Respect, recruit and retain': New Mexico teachers rally for higher wages, benefits to reduce shortages

A group of New Mexico teachers held a rally Jan. 23 to demand that legislators address a statewide teacher shortage, KRQE reported.


New Mexico to distribute millions of free at-home COVID-19 test kits 'despite national shortages'

To help alleviate a dearth of COVID-19 testing availability, New Mexicans will collectively soon have access to over a million at-home tests every two weeks, for free.


'Such a great honor': Crater on Mars named for late University of Mexico professor who broke ground among the stars

A crater on Mars has been officially named for Wolfgang Elston, a longtime professor at the University of New Mexico, KRQE reported.


New Mexico health authorities remind residents of 'safe haven' law on newborns

After a teen mother was recently accused of throwing her newborn in the trash, the state of New Mexico is reminding residents of law that shields parents from criminal prosecution if they leave infants in safe haven sites within 90 days of birth, as long as there has been no abuse or neglect.


University of New Mexico offers online 'bootcamps' to train students for technology jobs

The University of New Mexico's Continuing Education program is offering online "bootcamps" to help students qualify for technology jobs in New Mexico.




At home in the classroom: Sante Fe teacher who returned to alma mater wins award for excellence

Shantel Dixon, a graduate of Santa Fe Capital High School who returned to teach at her Alma mater after graduating from New Mexico State University, has been awarded the Golden Apple Award for excellent in teaching," KRQE reported.


Critic finds New Mexico's goal of all-renewable electricity impossible, and subsidies 'will never change that'

The goal of New Mexico and other states to switch completely to electricity from renewable energy is an impossible dream, according to Bill Peacock, policy director of The Energy Alliance, a project of the Texas Business Coalition.


President of Hispanic-American Institute honored by Albuquerque FBI for aid in investigation surrounding the 'most vulnerable of victims'

Bruce Young-Candelaria, president of the Hispanic-American Institute, has been awarded the 2020 Albuquerque FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for helping the agency with an investigation of online child sexual abuse material.


Registration closes Oct. 14 for Albuquerque 'Junk Jog' that combines running, picking up trash

Junk Jog, an event sponsored by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the city's Solid Waste Management Department that combines jogging and picking up litter, will be held Saturday, Oct. 23. But registration closes Oct. 14.