New Mexico Democrats call on Congress to reinstate Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

by: Jordan Honeycutt Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 02:19 PM MDT Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:51 PM MDT NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s been one year since Americans were last compensated for radiation exposure, as New Mexico advocates continue to urge Congress to...

LIST: 5 places to go stargazing in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With a large amount of open space, designated dark sky sites, and one of 23 international dark sky sanctuaries in the world, New Mexico can be considered an ideal place for stargazers. Location: Gila National Forest in Catron...

Where was 'No Country for Old Men' filmed in New Mexico?

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Written and directed by the Coen Brothers and based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, “No Country for Old Men” is an American neo-Western crime drama-thriller about a hunter on the run after stumbling upon a drug...

Albuquerque Summerfest's 2025: What you need to know

by: Allison Giron Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 03:55 PM MDT Updated: Jun 11, 2025 / 08:53 AM MDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each year, Summerfest events take place across Albuquerque. Here is what you need to know about Summerfest for 2025. The free...

Inaugural New Mexico Tech Talks begin Thursday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s tech industry is robust – and growing – and some key players are getting together to talk about taking the state to the next level. The first-ever New Mexico Tech Talks event kicks off Thursday morning. Organizers...

Pickleball craze grows in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho with new courts opening soon

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s a growing national craze, including in New Mexico. Pickleball is taking off across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, with both city governments and private businesses investing millions into the sport. “Pickleball has come, and...

Oregon Governor Signs Law Aggressively Restricting Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices

*UPDATE* Oregon Senate Bill 951, described in the alert below originally published on May 30, 2025, was signed into law by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Monday, June 9, and will apply to all new investments beginning January 1, 2026, and all...

Walz and other Democratic governors defend immigration policies on Capitol Hill

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul attend a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree...

City of Albuquerque lawsuit, Inmate attacked at MDC, Hot weather, Albuquerque rental ordinance, Pickleball craze

Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Lawsuit filed against ABQ and motel owners over shooting death in police car – The family of Matthew “Solo” Garcia is suing multiple parties, including the city and a motel owner, claiming...

Kansas governor joins amicus brief in case seeking to end National Guard deployment in L.A.

photo by: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly delivers her State of the State address, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is lending her support to a California lawsuit seeking to end a...

Thursday Rockpile: Gameplanning the trade deadline for the Rockies

We’re about a month-and-a-half away from MLB’s trade deadline on July 31st. Many teams are already considering their options in regards to this most special of days, trying to determine what path to take to set them on the road to success. Rumors...

New Mexico lawmakers demand halt to Chaco Canyon policy reversal

By Krista Allen Navajo Times CANYON POINT, Utah – New Mexico’s congressional delegation is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to halt its efforts to revoke federal protections around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, warning...

Meet the 133 highest-revenue private companies based in New Mexico

The 133 largest private companies in New Mexico generated more than $8 billion in combined revenue in 2024. Based in New Mexico, those businesses employ more than 23,000 people locally. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what...

New Mexico delegation calls for vote to reauthorize program to compensate radiation victims

Advocates for former uranium miners and others exposed to radioactive materials as far back as 80 years ago say there is an urgent need for Congress to pass legislation to compensate them. “My family has five generations of cancer now since 1945,”...

New Mexico Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Compel Greater Environmental Regulation under State Constitution

As legislative efforts to limit fossil fuel consumption falter, environmental activists have turned to the courts with increasing frequency and ever-more-expansive legal theories. Some of this litigation relies upon state tort law. Other suits...

Today In Culture, Thursday, June 12, 2025: MillerKnoll Archives Opening Soon | Heritage Caviar Bar Closes | RIP Brian Wilson, Former St. Charles Resident

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Was Buying Frieze A Good Deal For Dealmaker Ari Emanuel? “What is the value of an art fair? According to the Hollywood...

Diné Professor Named to First Endowed Professorship in Population Health at University of New Mexico

Details By Native News Online Staff June 11, 2025 The University of New Mexico’s College of Population Health (COPH) has named Dr. Carmella Kahn (Diné) as the first Davis-Kozoll Endowed Professor for Prevention Research and Practice. The new...

New Mexico's State Senator Jay Block critiques governance and media

Albuquerque Rock Band Night Movies To Perform Friday, June 13 At Ashley Pond Pavilion

Summer Concert headliner Night Moves will play a 3-hour set from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Photo courtesy Sancre Productions SANCRE PRODUCTIONS NEWS RELEASE This Friday, June 13, our featured artist is an Albuquerque-based...

The Synagogue in the Heart of the Delta: Exploring Jewish Culture in Rural Mississippi

Though we’ve never met, I recognize Barbara immediately. She vibrates with the energy of a woman who does Pilates five days a week and volunteers at the GRAMMY Museum and also makes time for lunch dates with curious Jewish strangers who come to...