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Tom McLaughlin Honored By Los Alamos Aquatomics, Presented With Dale Berg Award
The Los Alamos Aquatomics recently presented Tom McLaughlin with the Dale Berg Award for. Outstanding Service from New Mexico Swimming. Pictured are Lance Sanchez (NM Swimming. Official’s Chair), Tom McLaughlin (long-time swim official and Aquatomics supporter), and. Maribeth Englert (Aquatomics Head Coach). Photo Courtesy Aquatomics. Tom was joined by...
Hezgothelook Z wins Rainbow Futurity in imppessive fashion at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, N.M. — There will be a chance for a Triple Crown winner this year in quarter horse racing for 2-year-olds. Hezgothelook Z proved much the best Sunday afternoon in winning the second leg of the Triple Crown, the $1 million Rainbow Futurity. He won by 1 and 1/4 lengths and did so in a time of :19.30 seconds over 400 yards as the 1-2 favorite at post time. ...
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Summer Celebration: Super Bowl legend Kenny King reflects on Clarendon upbringing
CLARENDON, Texas (KFDA) - Kenny King is one of the most successful athletes in the history of the Texas Panhandle. He ran under Barry Switzer at OU alongside Heisman winner Billy Sims. He was a third round NFL draft pick, eventually setting the record for the longest touchdown reception in...
Rain likely after the heat-up
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free. A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the […]
Gravity Bound takes the lead after first round of 2024 NMIPAC in Santa Fe
In case anyone missed the news that we shared on Facebook (and if you’re not on that app, you’re probably a happier human) on Saturday, the first round of the 2024 New Mexico Brewers Guild IPA Challenge posted the voting totals with Gravity Bound out in front. The...
UFC champ Jon Jones charged with two misdemeanors stemming from encounter with drug-testing agent
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is facing two misdemeanor charges stemming from an encounter with a “terrified” drug-test sample collector earlier this year. Jones has been charged with assault and interference with communications, according to Bernadillo County (N.M.) online records, and is scheduled for a virtual bond hearing this Wednesday, July 17, at 9:15 a.m. local time (11:15 a.m. ET). MMA Fighting was first to report the news Monday. Jones could face jail time of less than one year and up to a $500 fine for the assault misdemeanor and up to $1,000 for the interference with communications misdemeanor if convicted. The charges...
AFR adding NE Heights paramedic unit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a rise in emergency calls and resources stretched thin, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is bringing in reinforcements. The department is trying out a new paramedic unit that will respond to lower-risk emergency calls. Lieutenant Fejer says Medic 9 will cover calls related to substance abuse and mental health. It will be housed […]
Dad Arrested in Son’s Death
From a KFOX report: A Las Cruces man was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly killing his newborn son while drunk. Joseph Parra, 31, was arrested just before 5 p.m. Sunday along the 8700 block of N. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County magistrate court documents. Court...
Haven House celebrates new pet shelter
Haven House, a shelter for domestic violence survivors, celebrated the addition of its pet shelter section with a ribbon cutting July 12. The shelter idea started a while back but faced funding issues because Haven House operates as a nonprofit. Leadership Sandoval stepped in and started the "For Pet's Sake" project.
The Mayor's Table: Connie Mack
On Thursday, July 25, Farmington will welcome 12 baseball teams from around the U.S. and Canada for the 59th Annual Connie Mack World Series. It takes a community effort to make this event the most prestigious amateur baseball tournament in the nation, from the host families and 200+ volunteers to City staff, vendors, and fans.
Nels Hoffman To Speak On ‘Ritual, Religion And The Scaling-Up Of Society: Insights From Anthropology’ At LAFSF Lecture Tuesday At SALA
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series presents Ritual, Religion and the Scaling-Up of Society: Insights from Anthropology by Dr. Nels Hoffman Tuesday, July 16. The evening begins with a light meal at 6 p.m. at SALA Event Center followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. Anthropologists...
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