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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Week Zero
Football is here and week zero did not disappoint. Three of the four games this weekend came down to the final possession, and nearly every game had an underdog emerge as a real threat. There were three Mountain West teams in action (New Mexico, Nevada, and Hawaii). Let’s take a look at how each team fared in this edition of “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.”
Fall Break Camp Begins Sept. 23 for Students K-5
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a two-week camp during Las Cruces Public Schools’ Fall Break and Intersession, Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The Fall Break Camp will be open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Camp hours will be...
Football Recap: Ruidoso Starts Season with Defeat on the Road
Ruidoso kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were outmatched by the Eunice Cardinals on the road and fell 51-6. The defeat leaves the Warriors without a win on the season. Levi Shelton punched in a rushing score. On the ground,...
NM continues to investigate fatal shooting of teen in Otero County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The State of New Mexico continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Otero County from earlier this summer where a teenager was shot and killed after allegedly pointing an airsoft gun at a Sheriff’s deputy, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said in an update issued on Tuesday, Aug. […]
APS State of the District address
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Dr. Gabriella Blakey, Albuquerque Public Schools’ new superintendent, will deliver her State of the District address on Wednesday at 9 a.m. She will delve into what’s going well at APS, where the district is struggling, and the path forward as APS works to improve outcomes for all students. This is the inaugural State of the District event for APS, and it’s free and open to the public. The event will also be streamed live and available for viewing on the APS YouTube Channel. At the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE.
‘Youngsters of old men’ reunite at Heizer Junior High
RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Released in May 1988, “Nothin’ But a Good Time” by Poison is still here. The heavy metal hit may still be with the youngsters who played basketball for Heizer Junior High from 1985-88. Two months ago, the Heizer boys who graduated in 1988 found out...
Restaurant health inspections on temporary pause in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –A new food ordinance in the City of Albuquerque is meant to make dining out safer but in the short-term, it means the city is not conducting it’s routine restaurant inspections. The city said customers should not be worried about eating out. They say the pause in inspections, is to make sure inspectors […]
Celebrate International Dog Day by adopting or helping Las Cruces shelter
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Monday is International Dog Day and as part of this celebration, an animal shelter in Las Cruces is asking the community for help in saving several four-legged friends. The Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley needs to find homes for 18 dogs (some of...
Roger Banks, Non-Violent Activist born
*Roger Banks was born on this date in 1936. He was a Black educator and Public Policy Activist. Roger Ware Banks and his brother Robert were born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert T. Banks and Violet Houston Banks. After graduating from Carver High School in Phoenix, Arizona, 1954, he joined the U.S. Army. In 1958, after completing his military service, Banks earned a BA and MA degrees in History and Political Science at the University of New Mexico, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, the National Student Association, and a fellow in NASA's Program for the Advanced Study of Public Science Policy and Administration.
Football Game Preview: West Las Vegas Plays at Home
The West Las Vegas Dons will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Dexter Demons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches. West Las Vegas is coming home in...
Eric Roberts films sci-fi movie '3' in Las Cruces after El Paso star sightings
Another celebrity was spotted filming in the borderland region, just weeks after production wrapped up in El Paso on another film with A-list actors Benicio Del Toro and Leonardo Dicaprio. "Dark Knight" and "Runaway Train" actor Eric Roberts was in Las Cruces a few weeks ago shooting a sci-fi movie — the film titled '3,' said Andrew Jara, film liaison with Film Las Cruces. ...
Report finds equipment failures at CRRUA arsenic treatment plants
SUNLAND PARK, N. M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The New Mexico Environment Department, through its contractor Eastern Research Group, conducted a performance evaluation of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority’s operations. Its focus was to try and pinpoint what was going on at the arsenic treatment plants that led to...
Artesia General Hospital plans new facility to serve Eddy County
A new medical facility is coming to Eddy County as Artesia General Hospital announced plans to build a campus on the north end of town, replacing the hospital’s primary facility in the next five years. The facility will serve all of Eddy County, including patients from Artesia and Carlsbad,...
Keller aims to expand homeless, recovery services
Mayor Tim Keller used the occasion of his State of the City address Aug. 17 to highlight a series of initiatives (some new, some in progress) that are designed to improve the lot of those experiencing homelessness — including adding or bolstering four city-run facilities to serve different populations. The Metro Homelessness Initiative (MHI) is […] The post Keller aims to expand homeless, recovery services appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Las Cruces City Cashiers Relocate to Building Permits Office Amid City Hall Construction
Residents of Las Cruces navigating the halls of city bureaucracy will need to adjust their compass once more, as an ongoing construction project at City Hall ushers utility payment cashiers into yet another temporary location. The cashiers, who spent the last two months at the Lobby's Information Desk, will now reside within the Building Permits office starting this Friday, August 23, according to the city's latest announcement.
A Night in New Mexico Annual Gala
Looking for a way to enjoy an exciting evening while helping a great cause? Join Youth Shelters & Family Services on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception hosted by La Posada de Santa Fe. The Lightning Boy Foundation Hoop Dancers will provide an energetic and unforgettable performance during the reception.
MW Soccer Players of the Week - Aug. 26
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – New Mexico junior forward Presley Devey has been named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while Utah State sophomore goalkeeper Shay Kercher-Pratt was selected as the MW Defensive Player of the Week. Utah State newcomer Austin Miller was tabbed the MW Freshman of the Week.
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