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How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When the city clears out a homeless camp, what happens to the belongings they find? Video showed officers and City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Department crews cleaning up a homeless encampment in January after the property owners were arrested. Officer: “We need bins at least two.” Crews sifted through multiple piles from […]
Downtown Farmington designated accredited ‘Main Street’ program
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic downtown Farmington has been designated as an accredited Main Street America Program. According to Main Street America, the program strengthens communities through the preservation of historic downtowns, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. Each year, Main Street America announces a list of designated programs to recognize their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community. […]
ABQ RIDE offers bonuses to new hires
The city’s Transit Department is looking for mechanics, drivers and safety workers to join ABQ RIDE and it’s offering sign-on bonuses to help fill vital positions. The department is also aiming to recruit Albuquerque Police Department transit safety officers to support the city’s transit operations. “We couldn’t...
HOMETOWN HERO: Tech Sgt. Damien Mills
Congratulations to Tech Sgt. Damien Mills on his recent retirement from Holloman AFB in New Mexico after over 20 years of service. Tech Sargent Mills is from Eagle River. He's a 2002 graduate of Chugiak High School and an Eagle Scout from Troop 219. "Tsgt Damien Mills retired from the...
Lobos Get 219 Named MW All-Academic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The University of New Mexico had 144 honorees to the Spring 2024 Academic All-Mountain West team as the Lobos had the second-most for the spring in the league to give UNM 219 for the academic year. Overall, 1,241 student-athletes were named to the Spring 2024 Academic All-Mountain West team across the sports of swimming and diving, men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, softball and baseball.
Gala builds support, funds for food security
Saturday’s Gala in the Garden was a chance not just to raise funds for the mission of The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, but also to highlight the success of entrepreneurs providing food to the community. Saturday’s gala was sold out of tickets by the time the...
Connie Mack parade welcomes ballplayers to town
The boys of summer arrive this week to participate in the annual Connie Mack World Series at Ricketts Park, and the Connie Mack World Series Parade will help kick off the event at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown Farmington. Twelve teams arrive between noon and 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the...
Boeing donates $50,000 to wildfire recovery in Ruidoso, supports local needs
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Global aerospace engineering company, Boeing, announced Tuesday that it will make a $50,000 donation to the "immediate and long-term recovery needs" of those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires. Boeing announced Tuesday that it is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to recovery and relief...
Chase Bank suitcase suspect identified
SHOW LOW- Jimmy Schrage, 61 yrs old, of Clay Springs, left a suitcase outside of Chase Bank on Show Low because ‘spirits’ told him to put the suitcase on the front steps. He was booked on charges. On July 17 Chase Bank employees observed and reported the suspicious...
Sinton Junior Girls softball falls in regional tourney final
A fantastic summer season has come to a close for the Sinton Little League Junior Girls’ softball team, as they fell in the Southwest Regional championship game on July 24 in Albuquerque. The Sinton little leaguers (Texas East) fell in a an 8-7 heartbreaker in extra innings to CenTex...
FLC to lead quantum computing education, workforce development in rural areas for Elevate Quantum
DURANGO, CO– Fort Lewis College will play a leading role in the workforce development programming for Elevate Quantum Tech Hub, which secured $127 million in federal and state funding to develop workforce and technologies for the rapidly growing quantum industry in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Elevate Quantum is...
New Mexico Film Office Sets Film And Television Summit For September
EXCLUSIVE: The New Mexico Film Office announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources, will take place at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM on September 7.Jon Hamm To Star In & Exec-Produce QCode & Temple Hill Scripted Thriller Podcast 'Dungeon Masters' NMFO’s summit offers a deep dive into various aspects of the film and television industry, catering to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Attendees can expect panel discussions led by industry experts that will cover the following topics, among others: • Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the ins...
NM Democratic delegates rally behind Harris
President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce around Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket. New Mexico’s presidential delegates will represent the state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next...
U.S. House passes water bill with funding for Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging water bill on Monday, July 22 that includes funding for water projects in Southern New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Office said. Vasquez, D-New Mexico, said the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act includes funding for infrastructure projects throughout the state, including Dona […]
Big Boss wakes up Northern Meadows with hot links
Northern Meadows began in the early 2000s with no restaurants or businesses popping up with the development. About 20 years later, there still isn't a restaurant with the closest food place being McDonald's at Northern and Unser boulevards.
Sanostee man pleads guilty in fatal drunken driving crash
A Sanostee man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque for his involvement in a fatal drunken driving crash. Leonardo Robbie Duncan, 33, admitted he was driving while intoxicated on Aug. 12, 2023, when he crossed the center line on Navajo Route 36 near Upper Fruitland. Duncan admitted in court that he “crashed head-on into the passenger side” of a vehicle, killing the man and woman inside of it, according to court records.
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
On Wednesday, July 24, the Northwestern New Mexico Arts Council will present their first Jazz Jams concert from 7 p.m. to dusk at Orchard Park, 100 W. Main St. The event is free to attend, but organizers advise you to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the outdoor Jazz concert. Fellow jazz musicians are invited to join in. For information visit, nwnmac.org or call (505) 320-0615.
Former Cowboy Ready For Olympics
Las Vegas, New Mexico - Former Cowboy wide receiver Kevon Williams, Captain of the USA Rugby team, is set to lead Team USA against France tomorrow morning at 8:30 am (MT). Williams, a native of Houston, Texas, was a starting wide receiver for NMHU from 2009 to 2012. During his senior campaign he amassed 945 receiving yards and six touchdowns as he helped the Cowboys to an overall record of 8-3 and a 7-2 mark in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Williams earned All-RMAC honors in each of his four seasons in a Cowboy uniform. Wednesday's match will be...
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