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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Some people who have suffered housing damage due to the recent wildfires near Ruidoso can get temporary housing paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA…

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening a disaster recovery center in Ruidoso to help locals restore their lives after the recent South Fork and Salt fires. The recovery center is designed to help residents and business owners in Lincoln County, Otero County, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation access federal resources to help with the recovery effort. That includes applying for FEMA assistance and connecting with staff from the U.S. Small Business Admin…

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Energy says the 14,000th shipment of transuranic nuclear waste has been placed into the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, New Mexico. “This marks an important milestone in our mission to clean up the country’s legacy waste dating back to World War II and Cold War eras. Achieving 14,000 shipments is the result of the hard work and dedication of the WIPP employees, as well as the staff at all the cleanup sites,” Mark Bollinger, the Off…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City councilors recently approved a ballot measure to let voters decide if the election for mayor and city council seats should be based on who receives the most vot…

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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Earlier this year, New Mexico lawmakers approved a law to boost healthcare across the state. Now, a close look at the impacts of the bill shows that the smaller ho…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, local politicians have been working to create a massive indoor sports complex in Albuquerque. Now, the city says they’ve found a viable site. “Like a lot of Albuquerque families, our kids play sports, and every year it gets clearer that there aren’t enough places to play,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “A new complex, especially one that could host tournaments, would be a huge asset for our city. It’s time for us to make this dream a reality.” Th…

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is working to make it easier for job seekers to connect with roles within the state’s Department of Transportation. The goal is to get more skilled workers in the state. To do that, the state’s Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be working together for the next four years to help connect locals to the Industry Credential Pipeline Program. NMDOT will connect with high school and postsecondary stud…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department will soon be open seven days a week. The hope is that the expanded hours will help boost adoptions and support for the overpopulated shelter. “This unprecedented expansion of days of service should help reduce the number of pets in our shelters while providing loving homes for our most vulnerable pets,” Carolyn Ortega, the director of the Animal Welfare Department, said in a press release. “There has never been a better time or…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Water is essential for life in New Mexico. But thousands of New Mexicans rely on water providers that are facing violations or compliance issues from state regulator…