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New Mexico receives $72 million to replace Nogal Canyon Bridges
The New Mexico Congressional delegation announced significant funding toward the replacement of the Nogal Canyon Bridge along a section of Interstate 25 in Socorro County. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced over $71 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Nogal Canyon Bridge. The funding is part of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The Bridge Investment Program invests $40 billion over five years.
KRQE Newsfeed: Session shutdown, Chief reprimanded, Storms ahead, Median bill passed, Immersive habitat
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Lawmakers stop governor’s attempt to pass crime bills in special session – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says she’s disappointed after the legislative special session ended within hours and none of her crime bills made it to debate. Democratic lawmakers moved to adjourn, saying crime is a priority, but […]
NM legislature passes $100 million relief bill for Ruidoso wildfire victims
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — During its special session Thursday, the New Mexico legislature passed a $100 million relief bill that will aid those impacted by the South Fork and Salt wildfires that ravaged Ruidoso and the nearby Mescalaro Apache Tribal lands in June. The bill was sponsored by...
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Farmington Growers Market, 4-6 p.m. Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Buy fresh produce from local Farmers and Ranchers every Tuesday, July through Oct. Details: fmntgrowersmarket@gmail.com. Thursday, July 25. Downtown Makers Market, 3 p.m. to dusk. Orchard Park, 100 W. Main St. Free. Handmade, homemade or homegrown artisan market...
Heinrich becomes third Democratic senator to call on Biden to step aside
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) became the third Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside Friday as the pressure continues to grow. “While the decision to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the best interests of our country for him to step aside,” the New […]
Registration open for first NM Startup Forum Sept. 4-5
Registration is now open for the inaugural New Mexico Startup Forum, hosted by Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University. The forum will take place Sept. 4 and 5 at the Isleta Resort and Casino, 11000 Broadway Boulevard Southeast in Albuquerque. All early-stage startup businesses and innovators in New Mexico are encouraged to attend.
Inside a Texas utility’s smart metering journey
Smart metering is all but an electric utility industry certainty. Advanced metering infrastructure already accounts for more than 80% of installed electric meters in North America, according to industry analysts. AMI is a building block for the smart grid, granting utilities enhanced data into customer behavior and grid stability. It...
Anchorum commits $25 million to five New Mexico community foundations
Anchorum Health Foundation (AHF) in Santa Fe has announced a five-year commitment to invest $25 million in five community foundations to improve health outcomes across northern New Mexico. Anchorum—which received $500 million as part of the 2023 reorganization of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center—works to address health disparities and...
New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime rates
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democrats in the state legislative majority on Thursday resisted calls by New Mexico's governor for immediate action to address the "dangerous intersection" of crime and
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation offers adaptive programs for kids
The Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation is celebrating 60 years of serving families in New Mexico. They provide adaptive programs, resources, and assistance that allow pediatric patients with permanent disabilities to discover their independence and creativity despite their physical limitations. Helen Pino, program manager, talked about some of the programs Carrie Tingley offers.
NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda
On the first day of the special legislative session, New Mexico House lawmakers introduced a single piece of legislation that would fund a few months of assisted outpatient pilot programs and provide grants and loans for wildfire response – but otherwise ignores much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda. The bill, HB 1, […] The post NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico legislature to consider bills combating homeless encampments
(The Center Square) – The New Mexico state Legislature will take up a slew of proposals related to homelessness in Albuquerque starting this week at a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor visited downtown Albuquerque on Monday, three days ahead of the special session, to highlight the issues this is causing the area. "You can't walk on the sidewalk," Lujan Grisham told KRQE at a press...
State and federal agencies respond to Rio Chama sediment plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the State Engineer and federal partners are working together to manage water operations after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama due to heavy rainfall. The plug is approximately 100 feet wide, over a mile long and four to five feet deep. Crews and special equipment are being […]
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