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New Mexico legislature to consider bills combating homeless encampments
(The Center Square) – The New Mexico state Legislature will take up a slew of proposals related to homelessness in Albuquerque starting this week at a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor visited downtown Albuquerque on Monday, three days ahead of the special session, to highlight the issues this is causing the area. "You can't walk on the sidewalk," Lujan Grisham told KRQE at a press...
State and federal agencies respond to Rio Chama sediment plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the State Engineer and federal partners are working together to manage water operations after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama due to heavy rainfall. The plug is approximately 100 feet wide, over a mile long and four to five feet deep. Crews and special equipment are being […]
Cattle collaborations to be discussed at 2024 NMSU field day in Tucumcari
New Mexico State University’s annual field day at the Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center in Tucumcari, New Mexico, will be held Aug. 6 and cover topics such as forage sorghum, alternate cropping system and cattle genetic testing. This event is free and open to the public. Registration for...
Wonder on Wheels mobile museum makes a stop in Rio Rancho
Wonders on Wheels, packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits, made a stop in Rio Rancho July 18. Wonders on Wheels, a mobile museum program of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, travels all over the state, bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico.
TRS approves reduction in monthly medical premiums for retired teachers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced Friday that the Texas Retirement System of Texas has approved a long-awaited reduction in monthly premiums for TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Landgraf, along with other lawmakers and retired teachers across Texas began fighting for this reduction several years ago. “The hard work has paid off,” Landgraf said. “The TRS health […]
Texas Based Furniture Store Plans To Close Nearly 100 Stores Soon
A Lot Of Businesses Have Been Struggling To Get Back On Their Feet In Post-Pandemic Texas Including Another Big Retailer. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
Albuquerque teen pleads guilty to shooting and killing 5-year-old girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the juveniles accused of shooting into a mobile home and killing a five-year-old girl last year, pled guilty to murder on Friday. Police that five-year-old Galilea Samaniego was asleep in her home when Yahir Carballo, along with three other teens and a 19-year-old girl, fired eight shots into the home. […]
New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
RRHS Cheer find success in UCA Camp in Loveland
The Rio Rancho High School varsity cheer team found a ton of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Masters Camp in Loveland, Colorado, July 10-13. RRHS cheer came home with some hardware after placing second in cheer, second in stunt sequence and first in camp routine.
How does a movie about ABQ’s infamous serial killer case impact the investigation?
It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police...
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce offers variety of programs to help small businesses
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce aims to promote economic development, enhance economic opportunities, and provide business and workforce education with an emphasis on the Hispanic and small business communities in Albuquerque and New Mexico. The Chamber also offers a variety of programs and training to Chamber members and minority...
Valles Caldera National Preserve considers resuming entrance fees
JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – Valles Caldera National Preserve is seeking public input on resuming the collection of park entrance fees. The park is proposing to resume collecting entrance fees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The proposed entrance fee would cover seven consecutive days of entrance to the park. Rates are...
Upcoming Exhibit at Sovereign Santa Fe Art Expo
“Keepers of the Land” is a collaborative exhibit at the Sovereign Santa Fe Art Expo showcasing contemporary Native American artists from Oklahoma. The exhibit delves into the profound connection between Indigenous people and the lands they inhabit. As the original inhabitants and caretakers of these lands, the artists present their distinct interpretations of the role of being a keeper of the land.
Santa Fe Playhouse to Present a Revamped Edition of THE MELODRAMA
Santa Fe Playhouse will present a revamped edition of The Melodrama, showcasing four short plays by New Mexican playwrights Dillon Christopher Chitto, Maggie Fine, Tatiana Isabel Gil, and Leonard Madrid; with interstitials written by Kevin Fairchild. Directed by Stephanie Grilo. The Melodrama will perform on the mainstage from August 29...
No Instrument Left Behind seeks instrument donations for students
No Instrument Left Behind is a local non-profit whose mission is to place musical instruments into the hands of students in need. Casper Gomez, founder, talked about how the organization came to be. Gomez has been a teacher for about 20 years. What he discovered was that many students love...
BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR ERIC OLIVAS FULLY SUPPORTS LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSION
Bernalillo County Commission Vice-Chair Eric Olivas, representing District 5, strongly supports the special legislative session and the goals and priorities laid out by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “I commend and thank Governor Lujan Grisham for addressing the public health and safety crisis we are all experiencing by putting forward viable...
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