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After Spending $800K to Fix Aging Water System, Cuba Leaders Push Rate Hike to “Stabilize” Village Budget
The Cuba Village Council is scheduled to vote at the end of September on a proposed 16.7% increase in water and sewer rates for both residential and commercial users. According to Cuba Mayor Denny Herrera, the increase aims to stabilize the village water department’s finances and allocate funds for essential infrastructure improvements.
City of Santa Fe new Zozobra hot air balloon, police patches
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 100th anniversary of the burning of Zozobra is being celebrated with a new special shape Zozobra hot air balloon and new Santa Fe Police Department Zozobra uniform patches. The Zozobra hot air balloon is 135 feet tall and weights 730 pounds. The balloon was purchased through a partnership between the […]
Free Disposal on Neighborhood Dumpster Day: Las Crucens Invited to Declutter Sept 14
Las Crucens looking to declutter their homes and yards have a golden opportunity approaching. The city's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Neighborhood Dumpster Day on Sept. 14, offering residents a chance to unload unwanted items for free. Between 8 a.m. and noon, people can drop off yard waste, household trash, and other acceptable debris at three different locations.
City Of Las Cruces Ordered To Release Unlawfully Withheld Documents, Pay $94,945 In Fees And Penalties
Complying with a ruling from Third Judicial District Court Judge James T. Martin, the City of Las Cruces has released unlawfully withheld public records and provided a written description of other withheld records and passages redacted. The case was brought by Attorney Peter Goodman on behalf of Michael L. Hays...
Peralta welcomes new fire chief, assistant chief
PERALTA — The Peralta Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Cody Kersey as its new volunteer fire chief, and Ashley Means as its full-time, paid assistant fire chief at the Aug. 13 council meeting. Kersey has been a longtime volunteer with the Peralta Fire Department and was appointed...
Lightning curtails Friday night lights at Belen, Los Lunas & Valencia
The opening night of high school football is usually a cause for celebration, but Friday’s festivities at Belen, Los Lunas and Valencia were all shortened by lightning. Only the VHS game was declared an official contest, with the Jaguars getting credit for a victory. Bloomfield, Roswell and Kirtland Central all headed home without finishing a full 48-minute game.
• 2024 Valencia County Prep Volleyball Previews • Playoffs possible for Eagles, Jaguars and Tigers
The local high school volleyball season is highlighted by new head coaches at Belen and Valencia, while Los Lunas is looking to reload and continue to be a challenger in 5A.
In honor and celebration of Eliana
Eliana Alderete, who died in March after a life-long battle pulmonary hypertension, would have celebrated her 21st birthday on July 28. The School of Dreams Academy graduate lived more years and had more experiences than she was ever supposed to, according to her doctors.
Man receives sentence for Albuquerque deadly shooting in 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man convicted of shooting another man at an Albuquerque apartment complex in 2022 was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Investigators said Kevin McKinney shot and killed Corey Langford near Indian School Road and Louisiana Boulevard. Police said McKinney was involved in an argument about an attempted gun purchase when he shot and killed Langford.
How one ABQ student got the city’s attention over pedestrian safety
Sometimes it may seem that public concerns brought to city officials go willfully unheard. But one University of New Mexico student’s persistence and determination on pedestrian safety got her a scheduled meeting with city development heads. Like most students with busy schedules, Jackie Davis risks jaywalking across Central Avenue near UNM. After noticing hundreds of […] The post How one ABQ student got the city’s attention over pedestrian safety appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Roswell-Chaves County EDC receives 2024 Excellence Award
IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession. The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was...
Work on Rail Trail project begins in Albuquerque’s Sawmill District
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A project that has been more than a decade in the works is finally becoming a reality. The city officially broke ground on the first phase of the Rail Trail. The seven-mile multiuse trail is designed to connect Old Town, Downtown Albuquerque, and the bosque. It will also connect to the Sawmill District where phase […]
New Mexico Sets Western Style Trends
From Stetsons on stars to bolos on catwalks, Western wear is suddenly everywhere. In New Mexico, however, cowboy couture is hardly the flavor of the month. It’s a legacy of local style, forged by our history and our makers—including the next generation. WESTERN STYLE—iconically American and intrinsically Southwestern—is...
Santa Fe residents voice concerns over rumored homeless shelter relocation
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of community members from the south side of Santa Fe are speaking out, telling city leaders not to move a local homeless shelter to the area. Residents packed city council chambers Wednesday night, expressing concerns over the possible relocation of the “Pete’s Place” homeless shelter.
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