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Aztec City Commission moves forward with East Aztec arterial project
The Aztec City Commission met on Wednesday evening to discuss funding for the East Aztec Arterial project. At the July 1 bid opening, the low-bidder came in at $19,994,224 after the engineer’s estimate of $17,556,853 with gross receipts tax. Aztec Mayor Mike Padila, the commission and City Manager Jeff...
Blue Heron to Release Everything Fades Sept. 27; Title-Track Streaming
Set to appear among the hordes in the enviable lineup for this year’s Ripplefest Texas, the Jadd Shickler-fronted — formerly of Spiritu, best known for his work with Blues Funeral Recordings, Magnetic Eye, ex-Meteorcity, and so on — heavy rockers from Albuquerque will issue their second full-length, Everything Fades. The band are rolling out the title-track — and I do mean rolling — to coincide with the album’s announcement, and the song’s gritty hook should pique the interest of anyone who caught onto the band’s 2022 debut, Ephemeral (review here) or the 2023 split they issued with High Desert Queen, Turned to Stone Ch. 8: The Wake (review here) last year.
KRQE Newsfeed: Sign confrontation, Homeless assault, Hot and stormier, New paramedic unit, BernCo mural
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] VIDEO: Black SUV nearly hits group with anti-Trump signs in Nob Hill – New video shows the moment an Albuquerque driver rams into a man with an anti-Trump sign in Nob Hill. Police say two men were sitting in the bed of a truck holding an anti-Trump sign […]
Rocket Lab Celebrates CHIPS Act Funding Preliminary Agreement in Albuquerque
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, welcomed government and community leaders at its space-grade solar cells manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, July 15, 2024, to celebrate Rocket Lab’s signed preliminary agreement under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716915527/en/ Rocket Lab executive leadership, Congressional leaders and state and local officials, gathered at the Company’s space-grade solar cells manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to celebrate Rocket Lab’s signed preliminary agreement under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. Pictured (left to right): Dr. Brad Clevenger, VP & General Manager of Rocket Lab Space Systems; U.S. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury; Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves; and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich. (Image credit: Tiffani Cornish Photo)
Woman faces five felonies after alleged drug-induced assault
A Bloomfield woman is accused of assaulting two police officers, a fireman and a paramedic after threatening officers with a plastic knife. Farmington Police arrested Angela Seymour, 26, after a length struggle at the Farmington Inn, where police were dispatched at 2:11 p.m. July 12 in reference to the woman reportedly “hanging halfway over the railing,” according to the statement of probable cause.
TUES: Albuquerque to launch landlord 'engagement' program, + More
Vouchers prevent homelessness, but rentals remain elusive - Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ. This story was originally published by City Desk ABQ. It can take up to 200 days for recipients of a city housing voucher to find an available apartment to use it. In the meantime, people often end up couch surfing, living in cars and on the streets. One of the main reasons for the long wait, city officials say, is landlords who are reluctant to accept a tenant with a voucher.
We’re Hiring: Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer
The City of Belen is accepting applications for one full-time Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. The starting annual salary is $35,360 – $39,520 ($17-$19/hr). Minimum of 2 years experience in municipal code enforcement preferred but not reqired. Bilingual preferred but not requred. Must be able to obtain all required certifications...
San Juan College to feature ‘One Navajo’ exhibit
“One Navajo” artwork by Ed Singer will be exhibited at the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery from Aug. 2 to 30, according to a news release. The exhibit will include paintings, pastels, and drawings from the 1970s to today, blending Old Master techniques with Native-driven subjects.
M’tucci’s holds special 11-year anniversary dinner at Old Town Farm
M’tucci’s is celebrating their 11th anniversary. M’tucci’s has been serving up delicious food with great ambiance to the community for years now and they are taking it even one step further for this celebration. John Haas, partner/company president of M’tucci’s, said the group really wanted to...
New 2 You thrift store holds ‘Christmas in July’ event
New 2 You is the newest thrift store in Rio Rancho. They offer all different types of things often at a discounted price. Co-owner Phillip Templeton talked more about the thrift store, what they offer, and what makes them perfect for Rio Rancho. New 2 You has a wide variety...
Las Cruces voters to decide on gross receipts tax hike in November
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (CBS4) — Voters in Las Cruces will soon decide whether there will be an increase in gross receipts tax throughout the city. The proposed tax increase would pertain to goods and services bought throughout the city of Las Cruces. Las Cruces city leaders voted to put...
Happening At SALA Los Alamos Event Center Week Of July 15-21
SALA Los Alamos Event Center is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of films, community events, and special activities for this week. Here’s what’s happening:. Fly Me to the Moon continues to captivate audiences at SALA with multiple showtimes:. 1 P.M. (Closed Captioned) on Thursday through Saturday. 7...
The Righteous, Santa Fe Opera
Librettist Tracy K. Smith and composer Gregory Spears discuss the world premiere of “The Righteous” at the Santa Fe Opera. “The Righteous” is an exploration of faith, power, and ambition set against the backdrop of the 1980s American southwest. HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR BRAD BERTELLI. Uncovering surprising...
Jump in2 School Bash provides kids with backpacks, school supplies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 4th Annual Jump in2 School Bash is coming July 20, at the Bernalillo County Sherriff’s Posse. The event provides kids with backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. The event runs from 12 – 4 p.m. In addition to a free backpack and school supplies kids will get to enjoy […]
Bernalillo Farmer's Market open for season
The Bernalillo Farmer's Market opened for business June 21, and its weekly market will continue from 4-7 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 25 at Rotary Park in Bernalillo. "The Bernalillo Farmer's Market is excited to announce its opening for the 2024 season, offering a vibrant space for community members to purchase fresh, local produce and other handmade goods," it reads in a release.
Weaver returns to CHS cheer — this time as coach
The Cleveland High School cheer team has a new head coach, and it's one of their former cheerleaders, Maddison Weaver. “It means so much to me to be back at Cleveland. Being an alumni and past cheerleader, I couldn’t be more excited to give back to the school and program that shaped me,” Weaver said. “Another big push schoolwide this year is to bring back that ‘electric’ school spirit that Cleveland is known for.”
Former Aggie Keith Jones II selected by Texas Rangers in 9th round of MLB Draft
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – NMSU’s Keith Jones II will have a chance to play at the next level after being selected in the 9th round, at the 285th pick in the MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. Jones had a standout season in his senior year for the Aggies, leading the program for the […]
THE BALL IS BACK! THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES YEAR THREE OF ANNUAL GALA!
New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are excited to announce that their annual gala – “The Ball” – is back for year three! The Ball is the single largest annual fundraiser for the Somos Unidos Foundation each year. This year, The Ball will be held at Atlantic Aviation in Albuquerque, in a massive airplane hangar. Doors open at 6 PM on September 7th, and tickets are on-sale NOW! Get yours HERE!
Bistro Menu and Accessibility Boosted by Rural Business Development Grant
You might not expect to find a fancy bistro when driving through the mountains in northern New Mexico, but that is exactly what you will find in the small mountain town of Peñasco. Sugar Nymphs Bistro shares building space with the town theater and is a place where people come from near and far to eat a meal and relax.
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