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Santa Fe police search for Rio Rancho woman tied to car jacking
Santa Fe police have issued an arrest warrant for a Rio Rancho woman tied to car jackings there. Katrina Quintana, 30, of Rio Rancho, has a warrant out for her arrest from a car jacking near Paseo De Paralta in Santa Fe.
Hazy Sky and Warmer Temps through the Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Wednesday evening weather update for July 24, 2024. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 67°. Winds SE 8-12 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High of 94°. Winds SE 12-18 MPH. Tonight:. A hazy sky will give way to...
State police arrest former lieutenant for fraud charge
SILVER CITY, N.M. — A former police lieutenant turned himself in to be arrested by the New Mexico State Police. David Neil was arrested after an investigation into timecard and overtime fraud. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 23. Neil worked for NMSP for more than 24 years.
Sierra County Calls for Article V Convention
The trend continued today in New Mexico as the Sierra County Commission adopted a resolution calling upon the New Mexico Legislature to petition for a convention of the states under Article V of the US Constitution. Sierra County became the sixth to adopt such a resolution, joining Hidalgo, Colfax, Otero, Catron, and Roosevelt.
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
7 Days: July 24, 2024
1. Gov. Lujan Grisham tells state legislators they should be “embarrassed” for ending session without considering her proposals. Lawmakers tell the governor whatever she says bounces off of them and sticks to her. 2. Sundance Festival considers Santa Fe for its 2027 relocation. Maybe the Guadalupe Street construction...
Controversial development in Los Ranchos gets approval from judge
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A controversial building project in the Village of Los Ranchos has been given the green light. The Palindrome development first broke ground in 2022 and has faced pushback from residents who felt ignored during the approval process. Earlier this year, residents of the Village of Los Ranchos filed a court injunction against […]
Bernalillo volleyball team gets visit from college coaches
The Trinidad State Trojans’ volleyball coaches made a visit to the Bernalillo Spartan Learning Academy gymnasium July 22-23 to give some pointers to the Bernalillo High School volleyball program. “We are meeting with the Trinidad State coaches, and they are running a camp for us. We are trying to...
Aggies can try new NMSU themed tequila
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aggie fans can “wobble in their shoes” with this new New Mexico State University (NMSU) tequila. NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila collaborated to produce Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition, according to NMSU in a news release. Aggies and fans can get their first taste of the tequila during a […]
Las Cruces cannabis company receives $50k from the state for economic development.
Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis dispensary and producer based in Oregon with manufacturing facilities in Las Cruces, received a $50,130 grant for job training, according to an announcement from the New Mexico Economic Development Department on July 17. The grant is meant to train up to seven new employees with...
EPA, NM government offering debris removal for Ruidoso residents
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – State and national government agencies will be helping property owners who were affected by the fires and the flooding around Ruidoso. The Environmental Protection Agency will be facilitating the clean-up process of household hazardous waste and professionally removing debris from residents’ property, all for free. The clean-up process will include two phases. […]
Questa veteran honored for role in annual Memorial Day event
QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services honored a Korean War veteran for his service to the country and his role in paying tribute to the fallen. Former U.S. Army Corporal Claudio Rael donated the use of land for several days each year in Questa where thousands of American flags are planted […]
Hospital opens new delivery unit
The delivery was delayed somewhat, but Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit with a baby shower-themed opening Wednesday. The completion of the project, funded by $2 million in capital outlay from the state, was delayed somewhat by plan revision approvals, but it will be open for patients on Friday, said Jasmine Parra, director of the unit. Construction on renovations to the former Maternal Child Department started in January.
More Little Walnut work on the way
The next phase of improvements to Little Walnut Road will get underway in about a month, thanks to a bid awarded by the Silver City Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council voted to award phase four of the Little Walnut project to Deming Excavating Inc. for $2.9 million, which includes a little more than $223,000 in gross receipts taxes to be paid by the town.
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