EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – While U.S. Border Patrol encounters with unauthorized migrants have seen a significant drop since June, Texas Governor Greg Abbott remains concerned about the estimated 58,000 migrants who continue to cross the Rio Grande or breach border walls each month. In a tweet on Saturday, Abbott stated, “Joe Biden and…
Walgreens has agreed to a $106 million settlement to resolve allegations that it submitted false payment claims to government health care programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement, announced on Friday, addresses lawsuits filed in New Mexico, Texas, and Florida by former employees of the pharmacy chain. These lawsuits were brought under the…
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) — Most of the forecast area will stay dry and calm for the rest of Monday, with only a slight chance of isolated showers in the northern regions. Any storms that develop are expected to be weak and likely dissipate after sunset. Looking ahead to Tuesday, there is another opportunity for isolated…
This fall, voters in California, Maine, New Mexico, and Rhode Island will be deciding on bond measures ranging from $10 million to $10 billion. California is set to vote on the largest items, including a $10 billion bond for climate resilience and another $10 billion bond for schools. If approved, the state can sell bonds…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free water testing for PFAS contamination to residents near Cannon Air Force Base. This initiative follows public testimonies from residents during a meeting with the department last month. Despite contamination being confirmed in 2018, the federal government has yet to clean up the PFAS…
New Mexico Courts are hosting a safe surrender event in Las Cruces for individuals with active arrest warrants. People with outstanding warrants across the state are encouraged to voluntarily turn themselves in at the event. Officials note that those who participate will receive favorable consideration when requesting new court dates, payment plans, or exploring other…
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, passed away on Sunday after suffering a medical emergency while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, where he had recently relocated. New Mexico police reported that a passerby noticed Jackson in distress around 6 p.m. near the American Heritage Plaza shopping center. The driver flagged…
SAN SIMON, Ariz. (AP) — A collision near the Arizona-New Mexico border left three people dead and two others seriously injured, authorities reported on Sunday. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the crash occurred around 5 p.m. on Saturday on Interstate 10 near San Simon, a town located about 11 miles from the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the New Mexico State Fair nears its end, General Manager Dan Mourning reports that this year’s event has been a major success. “This year, everything has come together perfectly. Everyone is excited and ready to have a great time,” said Mourning. Attendance has been steadily increasing since 2020, but this year…
On Sunday, New Mexico will experience an influx of sub-tropical moisture due to Tropical Storm Ileana and a developing low-pressure system over Northern California. This weather pattern is expected to bring widespread storms across much of the state on both Sunday and Monday, with the exception of Southern New Mexico, which may see less precipitation….