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BernCo Celebrates Completion of Bridge Boulevard Mural
Bernalillo County, N.M. – This morning, BernCo celebrated the completion of its latest mural, “Glimpses of Our Barrios,” created by the local artist “Paz.” This 572-square-foot work-of-art is the latest addition to the ongoing Bridge Boulevard renovations near Bridge and Coors boulevards. The mural reflects...
New Principal Adds 90% Attendance Policy
At the meeting of the Jal School Board this past Monday, during the principal’s and superintendent’s reports, Jal High School Principal Buddy Little noted an addition to the student handbook concerning attendance. Last year, according to Little, there was no requirement that students attend a certain number of days of school in order to get credit. Previous to this coming school year (2024-2025) the only policy was that students had 10 days to make up missed assignments, but Little also noted that it was up to the teacher how strict they wanted to enforce this rule, and that it was never consistently upheld by the teachers. He said, “This one has a little more bite to it.”
Flash flood warning includes Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A flash flood warning is issued for south central Sandoval County. The area does include Rio Rancho. Flash flooding is possible in small creeks and streams, on some roadways and low-lying areas, according to National Weather Service. The warning is set to continue until 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
Man wanted for Albuquerque murder arrested in Central Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man wanted for a murder in Albuquerque has been arrested in Central Texas. Michael Pacheco is accused of shooting and killing Guillermo Ramirez at a Days Inn on Iliff near Coors on June 20. Police said he accused Ramirez of having a relationship with his girlfriend. The Albuquerque Police Department said […]
Local law enforcement officials join forces to fight youth crime in downtown Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police and prosecutors said they see an increase in the number of juveniles and young people committing crimes in Albuquerque, especially downtown. Thursday morning, city, county, state, and federal law enforcement officials announced they are joining forces to put more eyes to try and curb the youth crime trends. Albuquerque Mayor Tim […]
Cookies Hit With $350K Fine
An Albuquerque cannabis dispensary was hit with a $350,000 fine from the state’s Cannabis Control Division (CCD) Tuesday related to the store’s grand opening in Nov. 2023. According to a settlement agreement between Blue Whale Enterprises and the CCD, the company is now required to pay the state for violations at the grand opening of Cookies dispensary, which Blue Whale Enterprises owns.
Albuquerque police Chief Harold Medina reprimanded for crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An internal affairs investigation and disciplinary review led to letters of reprimand being issued to Albuquerque police Chief Harold Medina. Those letters were for his role in a vehicle crash in February that left Todd Perchert hurt while he was driving through an Albuquerque intersection. Internal...
VIDEO: Valencia County DWI suspect blows four times legal limit
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies pull over a suspected drunk driver. They say he failed the field sobriety test and later blew four times the legal limit. Deputies say on June 9, 52-year-old Javier Lopez was driving on El Cerro Mission Road when deputies say he drove off the road and was […]
Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community for seniors, the Albuquerque Silvercrest Senior Adult Residence, is right next door to The Salvation Army Albuquerque Citadel Corps. Howard Novich moved into one of the Silvercrest’s 56 apartment units in June 2016 and has been with The Salvation...
Satterwhite to use Air Raid Offense
Jal High School’s new head football coach and athletic director, Brent Satterwhite, has already begun to have a significant impact on the Panther Football Team. Coming to Jal with 35 years of experience as a coach, Satterwhite spent the last four years as head coach and athletic director for Tatum. He says leaving Tatum was a hard decision for him, “because I love Tatum and the kids there. Great little community.” He is a native of Texas. He attended college at Abilene Christian University and then West Texas State University, which is now known as West Texas A&M University. He teaches social studies, physical education, and weightlifting.
THURS: FEMA trailers are on their way to Ruidoso, + More
FEMA trailers on their way to Ruidoso; at least 856 homes lost - By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico. Just more than a month after the destruction of South Fork and Salt fires in the Ruidoso area, the federal government has agreed to provide temporary housing, state officials said Wednesday.
La Clinica de Familia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for new dental building in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The ceremony was held on July 17th at 10 a.m. at 510 E. Lisa Chaparral, NM 88081. The new facility will house 2 certified dentist, 1 hygienist and 4 dental assistants. Virgil Medina, Chief Executive Officer at La Clinica de Familia said "What I think...
Peek Inside El Paso Mansion For Sale at $2.2 Million
A historic mansion on El Paso's iconic Rim Road is up for sale and it could be yours if you happen to be in the market for a new home, and if you have a budget of $2.2 million!. I know I can't be the only one who passes through...
Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas are enforcing a new dress code for students that will ban them from wearing black clothing and hoodies.
This news comes on the heels of school districts across the country exploring different dress codes, in order to stop distractions in the classrooms. In a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis, parents were informed that the school had adopted a new dress code based on "policy feedback from families, faculty and staff." The reason for the ban on black clothing? DeSantis wrote that the look has “taken over the campus” and is associated with “depression and mental health issues and/or criminality.”
San Elizario’s first McDonald’s dedicated; new Westside animal services center opens
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. The Lower Valley town of San Elizario opened its first-ever McDonald’s restaurant Wednesday, July 17. Newly elected San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon, El Paso...
ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Back to school mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- School begins this Monday for students in the Clint Independent School District, and Tuesday for San Elizario district. Classes resume for the remaining districts in El Paso county over the next two weeks. Whether your child is beginning their education in Pre-K, or moving from...
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