Posted: Jul 1, 2020 / 05:20 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 1, 2020 / 05:20 PM MDT (KRQE) – A number of cities across New Mexico have canceled their traditional fireworks shows due to COVID-19. That is leading to a boom of people buying personal fireworks. “I think that definitely has a big deal in terms of why we’re seeing a much better sales,” said Derrick Gomez.Gomez said he thinks because all activities and events have been canceled in Roswell, people are looking for some sort of firework display for the fourth. Matt Miller, the Fire Marshal for the City of Roswell said even though sales may be...…Posted: Jul 1, 2020 / 05:20 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 1, 2020 / 05:20 PM MDT (KRQE) – A number of cities across New Mexico have canceled their traditional fireworks shows due to COVID-19. That is leading to a boom of people buying personal fireworks. “I think that definitely has a big deal in terms of why we’re seeing a much better sales,” said Derrick Gomez.Gomez said he thinks because all activities and events have been canceled in Roswell, people are looking for some sort of firework display for the fourth. Matt Miller, the Fire Marshal for the City of Roswell said even though sales may be...WW…

Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 09:53 PM MDT (KRQE) – It’s a problem intersection that neighbors have complained about for years. They’ve seen accident after accident and want the City of Roswell to do something about it. “I’ve lived here for about a year and so far there’s been about seven wrecks,” said neighbor Julian Carillo.The intersection at 8th and Pennsylvania has been an issue for years. Neighbors say it’s become routine for them to see emergency vehicles at the intersection from crashes that they say could be avoided. In 2012 neighbors were fed up...…Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:42 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 09:53 PM MDT (KRQE) – It’s a problem intersection that neighbors have complained about for years. They’ve seen accident after accident and want the City of Roswell to do something about it. “I’ve lived here for about a year and so far there’s been about seven wrecks,” said neighbor Julian Carillo.The intersection at 8th and Pennsylvania has been an issue for years. Neighbors say it’s become routine for them to see emergency vehicles at the intersection from crashes that they say could be avoided. In 2012 neighbors were fed up...WW…

 (KRQE) – Southeast New Mexico has been in the triple digits for almost ten days straight. When people are struggling to stay cool, numerous cities have seen multiple power outages over the last five days.Residents spoke about how they are coping and are looking for answers from the power company. “It always happens at the worst time of the day, where it’s the hottest, and the house just gets so hot, so fast,” said Danielle Waters.Carlsbad and Hobbs are among the cities in southeast New Mexico that have been suffering from power outages over the past week. “That was when I had come out...… (KRQE) – Southeast New Mexico has been in the triple digits for almost ten days straight. When people are struggling to stay cool, numerous cities have seen multiple power outages over the last five days.Residents spoke about how they are coping and are looking for answers from the power company. “It always happens at the worst time of the day, where it’s the hottest, and the house just gets so hot, so fast,” said Danielle Waters.Carlsbad and Hobbs are among the cities in southeast New Mexico that have been suffering from power outages over the past week. “That was when I had come out...WW…

Posted: Jul 28, 2020 / 04:37 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 29, 2020 / 06:18 AM MDT (KRQE) – New Mexico is one of 30 states where people have received a package of mysterious seeds in the mail from China. Now, the New Mexico Agriculture Department has issued a warning about the seeds.“As of right now we’ve had roughly 30 reports come in, we’re still calling some folks back,” said Katie Laney with the New Mexico Agriculture Department.The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said over the last month they have received reports from all over the state. Some of the seeds have been mailed in white...…Posted: Jul 28, 2020 / 04:37 PM MDTUpdated: Jul 29, 2020 / 06:18 AM MDT (KRQE) – New Mexico is one of 30 states where people have received a package of mysterious seeds in the mail from China. Now, the New Mexico Agriculture Department has issued a warning about the seeds.“As of right now we’ve had roughly 30 reports come in, we’re still calling some folks back,” said Katie Laney with the New Mexico Agriculture Department.The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said over the last month they have received reports from all over the state. Some of the seeds have been mailed in white...WW…