New Mexico
New Mexico AMBUCS nonprofit hosts volleyball fundraiser
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Community members got together for a special game of indoor beach volleyball today, all for a good cause. The Greater New Mexico AMBUCS nonprofit hosted the “Spikes for Trykes” volleyball tournament at Charlie’s Sandbox.
The organization provides adaptive tricycles called Amtrykes to people with mobility deficits. Organizers say today’s game was their first big fundraiser. “We were a little nervous, because not a lot of people know who we are, but we’re so thankful for all the support that we’ve had, thankful for the sponsors, and people believing in what we’re doing,” said Victoria Esquibel with the Greater New Mexico AMBUCS Chapter.
The New Mexico AMBUCS chapter started in 2025 and works to promote mobility across the whole state.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced on Friday that his office has opened a formal investigation into allegations that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration knowingly allowed fentanyl pills to be distributed throughout the state.
The move comes after three current and former DEA agents and government records, reviewed by the Associated Press, show that federal agents allowed thousands of fentanyl pills to reach New Mexico communities while pursuing larger drug-trafficking cases.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has since called for a criminal investigation into the matter in a June 24 letter.
Torrez said New Mexico has been among the states hardest hit by the fentanyl crisis, with overdose deaths devastating communities across the state.
“The families who have lost children, siblings, and parents to fentanyl deserve the truth about what the federal government knew and what it failed to do. If the DEA stood by while poison flooded our communities, that is not a bureaucratic failure. It is a betrayal of the people it was sworn to protect. This office will pursue every legal avenue available to hold the responsible parties accountable and make certain this never happens again,” Torrez said.
The New Mexico Department of Justice will transmit a formal Touhy letter to the federal government demanding documents and information about the DEA’s conduct in New Mexico and nationally, to determine whether the alleged failures reflect a broader pattern of reckless or unlawful behavior.
Torrez said the investigation will evaluate the full range of available legal remedies, including criminal prosecution, civil litigation, and structural relief to prevent similar conduct in the future.
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – (KFOX14/CBS4) — Some El Paso Electric customers in New Mexico are speaking out against a proposed rate increase that could raise the average monthly household bill by more than $40 by late next year.
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, which will decide whether to approve the proposal, held a public comment hearing earlier this week in Las Cruces.
During the meeting, customers and community members questioned the size of the request and whether the utility is doing enough to serve customers in southern New Mexico.
“This is a border town. It is a college town. It is a retiree town. It’s a military town. We’re not rich like Santa Fe, and the rates just keep going up and up and up,” said Kathy Lucero, a Las Cruces resident.
“We ratepayers and energy consumers should not be asked to subsidize these excessive profits,” said Lynn Moore, a Dona Ana County resident.
El Paso Electric is asking for a $70.4 million increase to its base rates for customers in New Mexico.
El Paso Electric seeks $70.4M hike; average NM bills could rise nearly $42 a month
The utility says the request is needed to recover costs from more than $400 million in New Mexico system investments, including upgrades, reliability improvements and rising costs.
After the hearing, Israel Chavez, a local civil rights attorney, said accessibility is also a concern as the utility asks customers to pay more.
“El Paso Electric closed its office on Water Street. There is no physical office to go to if you live with a disability, if you don’t have the technology to access your utility bill or to talk to somebody, there is no place to go unless you go to El Paso. And I think it’s wrong for El Paso Electric to cut services and then increase rates,” Chavez said.
In a statement addressing concerns about access, El Paso Electric said, “El Paso Electric continues to provide reliable service, along with a range of customer support resources to meet diverse needs, including assistance with account access, bill understanding, and payments.”
The utility added, “We recognize that changes like this can have its challenges, particularly for customers who may face barriers to technology or prefer in-person support. However, we remain committed to ensuring our customers feel supported and have access to the help they need when they need it.”
El Paso Electric said customers can still manage their accounts online, call customer care, or use authorized payment kiosks throughout its service area.
The New Mexico PRC has not made a final decision on the rate request.
If approved, the increase would start taking effect next year in two phases.
FULL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING
Final community meeting on proposed EPE rate hike in New Mexico draws mixed reactions
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CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspect is dead following a shooting involving the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office in Chimayo on Highway 76. Deputies are said to be okay. New Mexico State Police is investigating the shooting.
KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
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