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Navajo Technical University chef achieves certification from American Culinary Federation
Lorena Giesbrecht, Navajo Technical University catering coordinator, has obtained the Certified Chef de Cuisine badge from the renowned American Culinary Federation. “This certification process is a testament to Chef Lorena's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in culinary arts, baking, and pastry programs,” a news release from NTU said.
Albuquerque mayor wants to bring back ‘Better Way Forward’ program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Better Way Forward program was created in 2015 to help the unhoused in the Metro but it was stopped mainly because of COVID-19. Now, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller wants to bring it back with better upgrades. The program will offer jobs of cleaning streets and sidewalks in the Metro to individuals staying […]
ABQ BioPark gorilla moved to zoo with her half-sister
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark has said goodbye to one of its western lowland gorillas. The ABQ BioPark said 42-year-old female Matadi has been moved to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Matadi is joining a senior troop of gorillas and is being reunited with her...
ATF investigation in Chaparral neighborhood
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) - Neighbors alerted ABC 7 of heavy law enforcement presence in the 300 block of Prescott Anthony Drive in Chaparral, New Mexico. Several federal, state, and local agencies were at the scene since early Saturday morning according to those neighbors. A spokesman with the Bureau of...
Rio Rancho teacher takes top award in Club Read program
RIO RANCHO — Dion's Pizza and the Albuquerque Isotopes announced on Friday the winners of their Club Read summer reading program, and among the honorees is Laraine Hostetler, librarian at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School. Hostetler won the 2024 Laura Rasmussen Love of Reading Award for submitting 815 scorecards for...
Triple Crown chase: Hezgothelook Z qualifies for 2024 All American Futurity on Labor Day
There will be a chance for a Triple Crown this year for 2-year-old quarter horses. Hezgothelook Z won the third All American Futurity trial in 21.108 seconds at the Downs of Albuquerque and qualified for the finals on Labor Day, Sept. 2 The 21.108 seconds over 440 yards was the fastest time of...
Aztec Municipal and Navajo Preparatory leadership speak about upcoming school year
Schools in San Juan County are gearing up for the school year with local and statewide changes coming to classrooms. The Tri-City Record sat down with leadership at Aztec Municipal Schools and Navajo Preparatory to reflect on the past school year with a focus on the upcoming academic year. Career...
Unhoused to be offered jobs with Duke City Ambassadors
Mayor Tim Keller outlined Friday the revival of a former outreach program that employs those experiencing homelessness with beautification-related jobs like cleaning streets and sidewalks and removing weeds. The “Better Way Forward” program will initially employ 10 people in the Duke City Community Ambassadors program, which is overseen by the...
Working AC and a roof that doesn’t leak: City takes steps to improve, rebrand ‘deplorable’ Westside shelter
Amid ongoing criticism of the facility’s conditions, Mayor Tim Keller and city officials showed off new renovations at the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) on Thursday and used the occasion to rebrand it — Gateway West. The upgrades are welcome news for the city, as the sprawling homeless...
"Paws, Claws & Hooves" A Fundraiser for Animal Companions of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, Bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Founder and Chair of Animal Companions of Las Cruces with updates on emergency pet-care services in our community and their 3rd Annual Fundraiser – “Paws, Claws, & Hooves” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13th at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The evening will include dinner, a silent auction, and a cash bar. Register by September 1st at www.cfsnm.fcsuite.com or www.animalcompanionsoflascruces.org. All funds go directly to their mission, “Working toward 24/7 veterinary care in Las Cruces, NM.” Animal Companions of Las Cruces and VetTriage work together to provide you clarity as to whether immediate in-person veterinary assessment is advised. www.vettriage.com. Duncan also talks about grieving the loss of a pet and seeking therapy; and also about rescue and animal welfare, and SNAP-Spay and Neuter Action Program in Las Cruces - www.snapnewmexico.org.
The Las Cruces Space Festival is back for the sixth annual year!
LAS CRUCES, NM – The sixth annual Las Cruces Space Festival returns to Las Cruces and the region this September. The festival is an annual celebration of space-related activities and history that the area is renowned for. Established in 2018, the festival provides activities for all ages with the intention of, ‘Making Space for Everyone’. The festival is free to participate in, and open to all, with the cost of activities, presentations, displays and exhibits all covered by sponsors.
Funding for firefighter and EMT positions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration has awarded 59 local public entities funding for an additional 190 firefighter and EMT positions across the state. The $24.9 million in grants will help offset the cost of new firefighter and EMT salaries for three years. The NMDFA says, increasing the number of paid firefighters and EMTs will improve response times, department capacity, and Insurance Services Office ratings. Awarded entities can use the funding to create a pathway to transition volunteer firefighters to full-time paid firefighters for their communities.
Bernalillo County begins installing speed cameras
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is in the process of installing automated speed enforcement cameras. As of Friday, nine cameras have been installed at six locations, according to Bernalillo County Communications Specialist Kristen Ferguson. KRQE News 13 found two cameras installed on Paradise Boulevard at Radcliffe Road and on Golf Course Road between Congress Avenue and […]
Microplastics: From your gut to your kidneys, liver and brain
Microplastics been discovered in the air, the ocean, tap and bottled water and in animals — including humans. Scientists estimate that people are ingesting an average of five grams of microplastic particles a week. That’s the equivalent of eating a credit card!. And it’s building up in our...
Hospice in Las Cruces to host 16th 'Men Who Cook' event Saturday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Mesilla Valley Hospice Foundation will host its 16th annual "Men Who Cook" event on Saturday in Las Cruces. "Men Who Cook" will be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center from 6 to 10 p.m. According to organizers, around 35 chefs are participating.
Memorial Medical Center CEO to retire after hospital allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Memorial Medical Center CEO John Harris will be retiring this month, according to the Las Cruces Bulletin. The community newspaper says Harris’ departure comes after the Las Cruces hospital was accused of refusing treatment for cancer patients among other allegations by the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) last month. […]
Tragic Death Sparks Backlash After SeaWorld Confirms “She Did Not Survive”
SeaWorld is once again in the firing line after a tragic death was recorded at one of its theme parks. ‘Controversy’ and ‘SeaWorld’ often go hand in hand. The release of the documentary Blackfish (2013) exposed the reality of life for the theme park chain’s captive orcas – particularly Tilikum, a whale implicated in three deaths during his lifetime, including that of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau.
Las Vegas Sands targets North Texas officials in renewed push for legalized gambling
AUSTIN — Undaunted by legislative defeat more than a year ago, Las Vegas Sands, one of the world’s biggest casino operators, is gearing up for another push to legalize casino gambling in Texas and is reaching out to local leaders across the state to build support in advance of the next legislative session in January.
Ranchers reported abandoned oil wells spewing wastewater. A new study blames fracking.
Fracking wastewater, injected underground for permanent disposal, traveled 12 miles through geological faults before bursting to the surface through a previously plugged West Texas oil well in 2022, according to a new study from Southern Methodist University. It’s the first study to draw specific links between wastewater injection and recent blowouts in the Permian Basin, […]
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