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#9OT high school football preview: Centennial Hawks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — The Centennial Hawks, led by head coach Aaron Ocampo, are looking to continue its winnings ways in 2024. The Hawks were flying high last season. Centennial went 7-2 in the regular season and 5-0 in district play, which led them to winning the New Mexico District 3/4-6A title. Centennial’s […]
Truth Uncovered: The Serious Side of ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Explained (Watch the Full Story)
The case of Stella Liebeck, often cited as one of the most frivolous lawsuits, is widely misunderstood. On February 27, 1992, 79-year-old Stella Liebeck ordered a cup of coffee at a McDonald’s drive-through in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While sitting in a parked car, she attempted to open the lid of the coffee cup, which was held between her knees.
UNM OER Initiative expected to save students over $400,000 this academic year
The University of New Mexico's Open Educational Resources (OER) Initiative has made significant strides since its inception in the spring of 2023. Collaborating with faculty, the initiative has championed the adoption, adaptation, and creation of OER at UNM and two other New Mexico colleges. Projections based on historical enrollment and textbook costs estimate student savings from the OER initiative to be between $466,000 and $486,000 for the Academic Year 2024-2025.
College football odds: FCS' Montana State opens 2024 season as historic double-digit favorite over New Mexico
If oddsmakers are right, first-year New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall certainly has his work cut out for him. His Lobos are 13.5-point underdogs on their home turf in Saturday's season opener against Montana State of the Football Championship Subdivision, according to the SportsLine Consensus. It's the largest margin for an...
Las Cruces PD: Video leads to man being arrested for shoplifting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 32-year-old man was identified and arrested for shoplifting after video posted to social media showed a theft at a retail store, Las Cruces Police said. Las Cruces Police have arrested David Alan Leonard, 32, for shoplifting more than $500 from a shoe store in Las Cruces. With the assistance […]
Santa Fe Shelter Going Strong
The transfer operation began in Santa Fe, with staff workers and volunteers collaborating with the ASPCA. Santa Fe Humane Society and Shelter (SFHSS) The Santa Fe Humane Society and Shelter has spent most of its time this year—and other years—filled to near-capacity with animals. But when floods hit...
Pallet homes program aiding the homeless population in Arizona
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — “I’m not just existing anymore and that’s basically what it was…just a really lonely, sad existence being homeless,” Pauline Romero said. She’s lived on the streets dealing with things like PTSD and domestic violence. However, having a pallet...
Celebrating a Century of Zozobra: Santa Fe’s Iconic Tradition Comes to the Big Screen
As Santa Fe prepares to bid farewell to its glooms for the 100th time, a new documentary captures one of the city’s most beloved traditions. Zozobra: 100 Years of Fire and Redemption, produced by Hutton Video Productions, offers an intimate look at the history, artistry, and community spirit behind the annual burning of Old Man Gloom. For more behind-the-scenes insights and additional content, check out their dedicated page.
In this tiny New Mexico town, the air quality is worse than in downtown L.A.
A group of air quality scientists with decades of experience have found some of the worst air pollution they’ve encountered in years in the tiny town of Loving, New Mexico, where the ozone level is often worse than it is in downtown Los Angeles. Despite the elevated readings, the Environmental Protection Agency — the primary […]
Devey and the Defense Delivers Lobo Shutout of Highlanders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— An early Lobo goal and solid defense that didn’t allow UC Riverside to take a single shot in the first 45 minutes paved the way for a hard-fought 1-0 win to start the 2024 home schedule on Thursday night. Presley Devey scored what proved to be...
Matches met, still got some totes left
With your support, we have met all of our matching grants for our Summer 2024 Pledge Drive! That’s $4,930 in matching grants doubled—and then some—to total over $10,000!. We are still in stock of our limited edition KURU tote bags with around 25 left, in addition to our regular turquoise on black shirts (except for Mediums)
Bronco Volleyball opens 2024 season in the win column
On Thursday night, No. 12 New Mexico Military Institute battled against No.7 Weatherford College in the 16th annual NMMI Classic to settle a 3-1 victory at the Cahoon Armory Gym. After weeks of seeing the same faces at practice, 19-year head coach Shelby Forchtner was relieved to see another team...
City of Belen moves forward with new standard operating procedure for baby box
BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Belen city councilors approved procedures for the baby box the city unveiled last year. Those rules are aimed at ensuring that whoever surrenders the baby, is left completely anonymous. “This is about providing a safe, anonymous surrender of a child,” said City of Belen Mayor, Robert Noblin. Back in October, the City […]
Rio Rancho City Council votes to convert land into open space
*Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct ownership of Black Arroyo by SSCAFCA rather than the City of Rio Rancho. RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho City Council voted unanimously to convert some land into open space. Black Arroyo, a property owned by the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority […]
Rams wreak havoc in season opener
ALBUQUERQUE — RRHS Rams football opened the season Aug. 22 with a decisive 54-15 victory over out-of-district, westside rivals Atrisco Heritage at Nusenda Community Stadium. The Atrisco Heritage Jaguars may have returned 10 of 11 starters from their defense, but it still proved too little for the high-flying offense of the Rams. Senior quarterback JJ Arellano aired it out for six touchdowns before sophomore quarterback Micah Takahashi relieved him at the start of the fourth quarter.
2024 Montezuma Ball Committee hosting Art Auction Friday
The Montezuma Ball committee is hosting an online art auction to raise money for its 2024 beneficiaries, R4Creating and Mandy’s Farm. Montezuma Ball, one of New Mexico’s oldest traditions and largest fundraisers to benefit area nonprofit organizations, will hold its annual fundraising ball Nov. 23 at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town.
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