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Strength in numbers, new look offense for Goddard Rockets
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 Goddard football team will look a little different than year’s past. Thanks to first year head coach Arturo Balaños, numbers are up and there are some new wrinkles to the offense. After leaving his role at Roswell as an assistant, Balaños instantly took to increasing the numbers at his new […]
Amarillo’s tap water tastes bad; It might be turning people away from civic life altogether
Amarillo's tap water is safe, but its taste may be joining communication and other water infrastructure issues in leading people to 'tap out' in favor of costlier bottled or kiosk water, and opt out of civic participation altogether. Here's a look at why Amarilloans have a distaste for tap.
Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma Brace for Ping-Pong Ball-Sized Hail, 60 MPH Winds Wednesday Evening
Amarillo, TX – Residents of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma should prepare for severe weather conditions Wednesday, as thunderstorms are expected to bring ping-pong ball-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph after 10 PM. The US National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a warning for the region, emphasizing the potential for damaging hail and strong winds.
Widespread rain around New Mexico in the short term
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Flood Watches are in effect for the Ruidoso areas and the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as widespread afternoon thunderstorms with plenty of cloud cover will dampen afternoon temperatures around normal. Along with plenty of clouds blanketing the northwestern two-thirds of the region, weakening showers are moving north-northeast […]
JEC report looks at the benefits of investing in school meal programs
Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released a report last week that examines the benefits of investing in school meal programs.© Shutterstock The report found that an estimated 3.3 million households with children face food insecurity in the United States each year. It also revealed that investing in school meal programs supports children’s […] The post JEC report looks at the benefits of investing in school meal programs appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
MON: Mark Ronchetti awarded hundreds of thousands for leaked campaign website, + More
Mark Ronchetti awarded hundreds of thousands for leaked campaign website - Albuquerque Journal, KUNM News. When Mark Ronchetti ran for governor in 2022, his announcement got away from him thanks to his campaign website getting published before it was meant to. Ronchetti, who lost to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, sued the media firm that built and leaked the site, and has now been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
Swift action saves pets in shelter from raging wildfire
Giant plumes of smoke billowed from bright orange flames as a blazing wildfire near the quaint mountain community of Ruidoso, New Mexico, consumed everything in its path, prompting mass evacuations including those of local animal shelters. They needed help — and fast. They would get it through a network of animal welfare organizations swiftly arranging ground and air transport to safely relocate pets.
Doña Ana County home listings asked for more money in July – see current median price here
The median home in Dona Ana County listed for $367,438 in July, up 0.1% from the previous month's $367,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 1.2% from $362,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Dona Ana County,...
Amarillo’s Anticipation: The First 10 Items Flying Off Shelves at Buc-ee’s Grand Opening
One of the most exciting things to happen to Amarillo was the announcement that we are getting a Buc-ee's. Amarillo residents are waiting in anticipation for the home of the most popular beaver to open their doors to the public. This is a big deal for Amarillo because the closest Buc-ee's to Amarillo has been in the DFW area.
Pantex’s Nuclear Legacy: The Last Warhead Was Assembled More Recently Than You Realize
One of the reasons for Amarillo's nickname, Bomb City, is because of Pantex. Pantex is one of six production facilities in the National Nuclear Security Administration's Nuclear Security Enterprise. But it is the only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly plant. In 1942, a plant was opened near Amarillo to produce...
Sunny, hot and breezy Tuesday afternoon
Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 80s across the High Plains. We had some storms move into the northwestern parts of our coverage area yesterday. Texline observed the highest rainfall with 0.57″. It will be a much drier forecast for today as the frontal boundary will move to the north. This means that everyone now across the area will see temps in the 90s to low 100s for this afternoon. Winds are forecasted to increase throughout the afternoon with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. Be sure to stay hydrated out there as scorching temps will persist throughout the workweek. A weak cold front will move into the region Wednesday into Thursday. We could see a few storms kicked off from this in the afternoon for both days.
'Our ultimate goal': Las Cruces football seeks end to 11-year state title drought
Las Cruces High School football is aiming high in 2024. The Bulldawgs pulled off a deep playoff run in 2023 after missing the playoffs in 2022, reaching the 6A semifinals. As the No. 7 seed, Las Cruces took down Los Lunas and District 3/4-6A champion Centennial before falling to eventual 6A state champion...
Team USA could be in trouble in 2028 Olympics and Spurs could be in middle of it
We know. It's too quiet on the basketball front. Now in the dog days of the offseason, there is little news to be found about the San Antonio Spurs and fans want more. Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done until training camp approaches, but that doesn't happen until the beginning of October. Until then, we'll do our best to examine the team and the possibilities while bringing relevant content to the readers whenever possible.
Texas judge blocks release of A-F accountability scores for public schools
Once again, a Texas judge has blocked the release of A-F accountability grades for public schools…at least for now. A handful of districts sued for those grades not to be released…claiming they would be invalid.
Texas mom sentenced to 60 years for poisoning her 4-year-old daughter with Benadryl in a scheme to fake seizures
A Texas mother has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being convicted of poisoning her four-year-old daughter in a disturbing attempt to fabricate a seizure disorder. Jesika Jones received the sentence last week for charges of injury to a child and endangering a child, according to Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells.
8th annual Braids and Fades gives students fresh cut or style to start off school year
More than 200 children got haircuts and hairstyles and a backpack with school supplies at the 8th annual Mary Lou Hazelrigg Braids and Fades event, held Sunday at Bones Hooks Park in the North Heights community of Amarillo. Barbers and hairstylists from across the city donated their time and effort to help students come to the first day of school with a fresh cut or style. Tremaine Brown, founder of the Vessel of Compassion and Humanity, was...
UNM psychology department members release statement supporting campus protesters
On July 19, individuals from the University of New Mexico psychology department delivered a statement to UNM leadership, calling for the University to drop all charges against pro-Palestine protesters and to support student rights to activism and free speech. The statement also highlighted the potential mental health effects of the...
New Mexico State football: Tony Sanchez on team's QB battle, new transfers, CUSA chances
New Mexico State coach Tony Sanchez discussed Aggies football with 600 ESPN El Paso at the Elephant Ranch Bar in Las Cruces Thursday afternoon. Here are the highlights from his conversation: Hogan, Marucci, Awad could all start at QB ...
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