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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A 38-year-old convicted felon from Alamogordo, New Mexico, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing two firearms from an El Paso gun dealer and transporting them across state lines. Shawn Cole Camu received a 15-year prison sentence Wednesday, Nov. 4, in federal court in El Paso, according [...]

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe has released their findings from the 2026 Mayor's Homelessness Summit Report and outlined key findings and recommended next steps. The City's Youth and Family Services Division held a homelessness summit in June, bringing together more than 300 participants, including government leaders, housing experts, community members, those [...]

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but predicted that the Pentagon chief would be “very popular” if he filled Sen. Marsha Blackburn's (R-Tenn.) seat.

The winner now has to choose between a lump-sum cash prize (before taxes) of $363,100,000, or annuitized payments for the full amount (again before taxes) over the next 29 years.

An active shooter investigation is underway at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa, after officials say three people were injured in the incident.

The Grammy Award-winning star posted a series of videos and images of her son taken over the past year.

Scott Colom, the Democrat in Mississippi’s Senate race, expanded his narrow lead over the incumbent senator Wednesday, possibly giving Democrats yet another seat to pad their majority.

Texas leads ICE’s expanding 287(g) program, with hundreds of local police agencies signing on, more officers gaining federal immigration powers and new funding fueling growth. As part of an initiative with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune examining state and federal efforts to restrict local control, KXAN uncovered questions about officer vetting and barriers to public records, pushing for answers about a rapidly expanding program that remains largely in the shadows.

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ), resigned Thursday.

Voters sent a strong rebuke of the GOP health agenda on Tuesday night as Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, rejecting Republicans who pushed sweeping healthcare cuts.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two brothers are facing federal charges for a number of violent assaults, one of which resulted in a woman's death, the U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Mexico announced Thursday. According to court records, on August 30, 2024, Eloy Perea, 39, and Harold Perea Jr., 34, struck a woman with a vehicle [...]

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — The 30-day review period for Fenton Lake State Park's draft management plan is now underway. This period gives the public a chance to review the plan and provide input before the plan is finalized. “State Parks belong to the people of New Mexico, and community perspectives are essential in shaping [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club is holding its Great Southwest Coin Expo November 13 - 15 at the Marriott Pyramid North. The event brings currency dealers from around the region and gives guests a chance to view, purchase, sell and trade different types of currency. The event will feature over 75 tables [...]

The department said the mistake traced back to October 26, when an employee at the Chili's was provided with granulated degreaser from a worker who was power-washing the outside of the restaurant.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque voters approved a measure that elevates the Albuquerque Community Safety director to a chief-level position. With the change, the mayor will need to nominate an Albuquerque Public Safety Chief, and the Albuquerque City Council will decide whether to confirm them, much like how the Albuquerque Police Department and Fire Rescue [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state is paying thousands to settle a lawsuit over a crash that left a 10-year-old dead. The lawsuit claims a state employee failed to secure their vehicle when a thief stole it from the fairgrounds and caused the crash. It was a tragic crash that took the life of 10-year-old Penelope [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy has been charged in connection with the DWI corruption scheme, and it's not the first time he's been charged with a serious crime. The federal indictment filed on Tuesday accused BCSO Deputy Paul Jessen Jr. of being among the Albuquerque Police Department officers and Bernalillo County [...]

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is making education more affordable and accessible for New Mexico families. On Wednesday, she announced she is opting the state into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which will open up new sources of funding for public schools and after-school programs by giving up to $1,700 [...]

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Following recent historic flooding, the State of New Mexico is offering free water testing to impacted residents. Those who rely on well water are urged to get that water tested at one of two free Sampling and Assessing Flood Emergencies events this week. residents can pick up testing kits or drop [...]

GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department is investigating the deaths of two people after their bodies were found in two separate locations. The first was found north of the TDFL field on North 6th Street, after a person walking in the area came across the body. The second was found in a field [...]

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Crystalyne Curley has secured her position as the next president of the Navajo Nation in a narrow race. Curley is the first woman ever to be elected to the position and is celebrating the victory with Vice President Christopher Deschene by her side. Unofficial results show the pair secured just over [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near San Mateo and Ross Ave. Officers responded to the crash around 6:30 p.m. They said an elderly man had been hit by a vehicle and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died. Southbound San Mateo [...]

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal kidnapping charge against the man accused of killing two women and abducting an infant from a Clovis park has been dismissed, but that doesn't mean he's off the hook. A federal judge dismissed the kidnapping charge against Alek Collins, the man accused in the deadly 2024 shooting at Ned [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark will soon be flipping the switch and lighting up the BioPark. The River of Lights is returning for the 29th year. They've revealed that 50 new sculptures will be on display at this year's event, and some of the new designs will pay homage to the Route 66 [...]

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County Fire Rescue had their hands full recently saving a dog stuck in a pipe. BCFR and Bernalillo County Animal Services were called to help a dog trapped in a culvert pipe. The owner says her dog, Luna, was trying to chase after a skunk before she found herself [...]

Texas' 90th legislative session starts in two months, but the election results set it up to be completely unlike any of the last dozen.

Could the quarterback sneak be making a return to the Kansas City Chiefs offense in the near future?

Democrats won nearly everywhere they were expected to and places people never thought they had a chance.

Less than a year after raising its checked-bag fees, JetBlue is once again increasing those same charges for most travelers.

The polls had a decent night Tuesday in predicting Democratic wins, but fell short of projecting the blue tsunami that ultimately swept larger-than-expected Democratic majorities into power in the House and Senate.

"I want every child growing up in this state to know that no door is closed to them because of who they are, where they come from, or who they love."

President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site one day after his party suffered sweeping losses in the House and Senate during the midterm elections.

The two young men were first reported missing on Oct. 29, a few days after setting out from Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus for what was supposed to be a weekend trip.

John Frieda, a celebrity hair stylist and beauty entrepreneur, has died.

Trump said the loss was due to him not being on the ballot and repeatedly said that the president’s party usually doesn’t win the midterms.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A holiday classic will be delivered to Albuquerque next month. The New Mexico Philharmonic symphony orchestra is set to bring "Home Alone" to life on Dec. 18 at Popejoy Hall. Guests will experience the live performance while the classic 90s movie plays on a 40-foot-tall screen. The performance will be joined [...]

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) — In an effort to support San Juan County families affected by recent floods, the annual Thanksgiving potluck at Sycamore Park Community Center is expanding to another site this year. There'll also be a meal pick-up option, alongside the traditional sit-down celebration. The event is slated for Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 [...]

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic flow will be adjusted at the intersection of Bridge Boulevard SW and 5 Points Road SW on Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon while New Mexico Gas Company performs maintenance work in the center of the intersection. During the work, eastbound traffic will not be able to turn north, [...]

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Some closures have been issued on the Sandia Ranger District in Bernalillo County. Starting Nov. 9 at 7 a.m., National Forest Road 462, the Coyote Trailhead parking area and the Chamisoso Trailhead parking area will all close while construction and maintenance is completed. Officials with Cibola National Forest and National [...]

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the first-degree willful and deliberate murder conviction of a man who shot his stepson’s father at a graduation party in Tucumcari in 2022. In a unanimous decision, the court rejected arguments by Tyre Garrett that there was insufficient evidence to prove he deliberately planned the [...]