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Albuquerque, NM Braces for Dangerous Heatwave as Temperatures Climb
Albuquerque, NM – An intense heatwave is expected to grip New Mexico from the end of this week into early next week, with temperatures forecasted to soar into the upper 90s and even reach the low 100s in some areas. This surge in temperatures is anticipated to bring a moderate to high risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly in regions marked in orange and red on the National Weather Service’s heat risk map.
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico’s Boogeyman in a ‘Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth’
Each year, thousands of people gather at Santa Fe’s Fort Marcy Park on the Friday of Labor Day weekend to face their proverbial archnemesis, a 50-foot-tall effigy known as New Mexico’s “Boogeyman” or “Old Man Gloom.” As the villain makes one final attempt to heap sorrow on the city, plunging it into total darkness, revelers take their cue to commence their fiery revenge.
Rising classroom temperatures prompt temporary closure of Mayfield High in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A lack of air conditioning has resulted in the Las Cruces Public School District to close down Mayfield High School temporarily following the AC going out. In a notice sent to parents on Tuesday, the district said the air conditioning units at the school...
Governor Abbott orders more razor wire 'to protect Texans and Americans from the Biden-Harris border crisis'
Less than a month after announcing he would be reinforcing the border along the El Paso-Ciudad Juárez sector with "triple-strand" razor wire, Texas governor Greg Abbott is now ordering the installation of additional razor wire at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass as part of the state´s Operation Lone Star.
Applications open in Sept. for first round of $125 million in state housing loans
A key part of what state lawmakers called a “historic” investment in affordable housing will take a major step forward in September, when applications open for what will ultimately be $125 million in loans to develop middle-income housing and affordable housing infrastructure. An interim legislative committee Monday approved rules for administering a new revolving loan […]
New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits
The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]
Middle school teacher throws name in to take vacant Democratic ballot spot for House District 53
Kasey Peña, a teacher at Lynn Community Middle School in Las Cruces, is seeking the nomination for House District 53 after the withdrawal of Jon Hill, the Democratic candidate in the race. The district spans much of southeast Doña Ana, and includes a chunk of Otero County. It includes a variety of rural colonias, including […]
We thought we had found our dream 3 bedroom home – two days later, it feels like ‘purgatory’ & we’re out $2.5k
A DEVASTATED couple fell victim to a rental scam and lost thousands of dollars in the space of just a few days. Tommie-Rose Rodriguez and her fiance thought they had found their perfect home, but their dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Two days after the couple moved into their newly rented property in Albuquerque, […]
New Mexico State College Football Preview, Best Players, Top Transfers, Season Prediction, Win Total 2024
2024 New Mexico State college football season preview with quick breakdowns, the best players, keys to the season, and prediction with projected win total.
Las Cruces Public Schools instituting clear bag policy for Field of Dreams events
Las Cruces Public Schools will institute a clear bag policy for football, baseball, softball and soccer games at its Field of Dreams athletic complex this year. District administration believes the new policy will "expedite security lines and enhance public safety," according to a news release. The policy will follow the same guidelines New Mexico State uses for its athletic events, which forbids non-clear bags and bags larger than a 12-inch-by-6-inch size. One-gallon, clear zipper bags and...
New Mexico State football: Tony Sanchez says Deuce Hogan, Parker Awad leading QB battle
The biggest question surrounding New Mexico State this season is its quarterback situation. The Aggies were stable at the position in 2023 with former starter Diego Pavia, who threw for 2,973 yards, 26 touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 62.9 QBR en route to a 10-5 season. But Pavia transferred to Vanderbilt after the season, leaving a void that coach Tony Sanchez must fill. ...
Results: The Reality of Amarillo Residents and Their Water Bill
We asked and you talked about your water bill in Amarillo. We know that in the summer you may use more water than usual if you fill up a swimming pool or you are striving to have the greenest lawn on your block. What about the rest of us?. We...
Lucy Seeks Someone Kind To Adopt Her Soon
Meet Lucy! She is an incredibly loving, fun, affectionate young girl. She loves to be around her foster mom as much as possible and loves to be held and cuddled. Lucy does well with adults and children and seems to do well with other dogs as long as her resources are not threatened. She does not seem to be triggered by cats. Lucy is hoping someone really kind will adopt her soon. Please contact Kathy Buhl at Jemez Valley Animal Amigos for more information at 303.324.4819. Photo by Monique Beyerly.
PEEC Invites Community To Celebrate Bear Festival With ‘The Bear Necessities Of New Mexico’ At Nature Center
Families and nature enthusiasts are invited to join a special presentation, ‘The Bear Necessities of New Mexico’ Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Rick Wallace. PEEC News:. As part of Bear Festival, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and nature enthusiasts to join...
A Day With Santa Fe Authors: ‘Memoir & Mystery’ Set For Sept. 7
A Day with Santa Fe Authors: Memoir and Mystery is a fundraising event, held in association with the Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools. The beneficiary, Reading Quest, is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to “support children who are having trouble reading become strong, enthusiastic readers.”
IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE Comes to Teatro Paraguas
IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE, A play by Jacalyn Kane, is coming to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe. Performances run October 3-20, 2024. Jacalyn Kane has created a truly compelling piece du theatre with her play IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE, and directs its premiere production at Teatro Paraguas.
Upper Basin states propose agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado River water managers are moving forward with a plan to track and get credit for conserved water. The Upper Colorado River Commission on Monday voted unanimously to move ahead with the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that would provide accounting and credit to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) for water saved through conservation programs. It would also identify qualifying criteria for water conservation projects. A draft of the agreement is expected by the end of September.
U.S. citizens are being used as fentanyl 'mules'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The majority of people caught at the southern border with fentanyl are U.S. citizens, according to new data obtained by a policy research institute. Here in New Mexico, the drug has been blamed for the state’s current crime crisis. As a result, hundreds of millions...
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