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Grant should increase availability of EV charging stations

A new grant from the New Mexico government will add much-needed electric vehicle charging stations to help the public become more eco-friendly, according to a KRQE report.


Daughter of suspect in Albuquerque Muslim murders: 'I don't think it's true'

The wife and daughter of the man suspected of killing two of four Muslim men recently murdered in Albuquerque contend that he is not responsible.


Traditions continue at San Juan County Fair

Outhouse race, pig competition remain featured attractions


Islamic Center of New Mexico's Abad: 'We are hurting right now' over deaths of four slain Muslim men

After learning a suspect had been arrested in the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, the Islamic Center of New Mexico held an interfaith prayer service to honor the slain.


Bloomfield delays school opening by 15 minutes to 'allow the bus drivers to do the two routes that they have to do'

A statewide shortage of bus drivers threatens the scheduled opening time of schools in the state, including the Bloomfield School District, which will start classes 15 minutes later than usual.


New Mexico lieutenant governor helps a friend in need: 'It was the best case scenario'

As New Mexico’s lieutenant governor, Howie Morales (D) spends much of his time presiding over state policy, but recently he became an accidental first responder.


Albuquerque Police Department makes an arrest in connection with killing of four Muslim men: 'We've never seen something like this'

Albuquerque Police have arrested Muhammad Syed, 51, in connection with two of the four homicides of Muslim men in the area.


Keller on Coronado Park closure: 'If we don’t close the park now it will never be a park again'

Mayor Tim Keller announced recently the city is closing down Coronado Park to get rid of the homeless encampments that have overtaken the area.


Albuquerque senior's golden view blocked by homeless encampments

Albuquerque homeless encampments are piling up on residential sidewalks.


Marinaro: ECMO machine usage 'will be able to save a number of lives'

The Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine has proven to save lives, and first responders hope it will save more in the future.


Elder: 'APS is at the forefront of actually trying to deal' with school safety issues

An Albuquerque student advisory council has made safety a primary concern as the opening of the school year approaches.


Harris: Animal sanctuary for 'behavioral, medical cases' and special needs animals needs help

An animal sanctuary that takes in animals in poor health or victims of cruelty and neglect is in need of additional funding.


Dinelli is critical of Mayor's handling of Coronado Park: 'Coronado Park became the symbol of Keller’s failure as Mayor'

Albuquerque native and attorney Pete Dinelli is holding Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller responsible for the “cesspool of crime” that prompted the closing of Coronado Park to homeless encampments.


Travis: Solar car's cross-country trip was 'just to say that we can do it'

A custom-built, solar-powered car thrived in the New Mexico sun during a brief stop in Albuquerque at the end of July.


Chavez: Hospital foundation fundraiser helps 'purchase durable medical equipment'

Normally, one of the major fundraisers for Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation includes a lot of mud and water, but this year's volleyball tournament was held at Ballon Fiesta Park, leaving participants much cleaner.


Hamman: Water levels at Elephant Butte result in recreation dangers and 'reduction in irrigation water supplies'

Low water levels at Elephant Butte State Park are becoming a major concern to boaters and engineers who monitor the popular destination.



Paying students while they learn 'a huge, huge incentive' for successful participation: Tokunaga-Scanlon

A charter school in southeast Albuquerque has been designated an Innovation Zone and will receive almost $500,000 of the $4 million in state funding to redesign how it instructs and prepares students for life after high school.


FBI warns of rise in cyber attacks: 'Their end result is just to make some money'

Cyber attacks are on the rise and the FBI is warning businesses and the public to be on guard.


Las Vegas receives aid for contaminated drinking water: 'The ... system will continue to operate safely'

A state of emergency was declared in Las Vegas recently because the area's drinking water is contaminated, according to KRQE.


Burglars hit winery: ‘They ... got our cash register’

Businesses across Albuquerque are being targeted by burglars.