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FEMA warns of scam calls related to wildfire, flood relief
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you applied for FEMA assistance following the Ruidoso wildfires and flooding in New Mexico, you should be aware that FEMA may call from an unfamiliar number. The agency says it is important to answer those calls as representatives are calling for many reasons like issues with applications, scheduling inspections, or just […]
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Experience New Mexico's culture with traditional and contemporary art markets in Santa Fe, baseball excitement in Farmington, historical exhibits in Roswell, ceramic arts in Silver City, and abstract art in Taos. 1 See uniquely New Mexican art. A staple of the summer market season in Santa Fe, Traditional Spanish Market...
Department of Workforce Solutions using grant to expand New Mexico’s workforce
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions received nearly $6 million with the plan to invest it into getting new people into the workforce. The department said they will use the money for several programs including a pre-apprenticeship that helps participating employers hire new staff that are lacking experience. “Because we’re their employer, […]
NM Supreme Court rules on fatal DWI cases’ ‘good time’ credit
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Supreme Court has ruled drunk drivers convicted of vehicular homicide can be released from prison halfway through their sentence if they received good time. When the legislature changed vehicular homicide by DWI or reckless driving from a third to a second-degree felony in 2016, it was no longer considered a […]
Hospital opens new delivery unit
The delivery was delayed somewhat, but Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit with a baby shower-themed opening Wednesday. The completion of the project, funded by $2 million in capital outlay from the state, was delayed somewhat by plan revision approvals, but it will be open for patients on Friday, said Jasmine Parra, director of the unit. Construction on renovations to the former Maternal Child Department started in January.
More Little Walnut work on the way
The next phase of improvements to Little Walnut Road will get underway in about a month, thanks to a bid awarded by the Silver City Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council voted to award phase four of the Little Walnut project to Deming Excavating Inc. for $2.9 million, which includes a little more than $223,000 in gross receipts taxes to be paid by the town.
Young driver faced with road rage, allegedly struck by semi
A young man learning to drive had a frightening experience this week, when his car was struck by a semitrailer in an alleged incident of road rage. The youth was driving with his mother about 3:25 p.m. July 24 on County Road 3000 when a Farmington man driving a semitrailer allegedly struck the car and acted threateningly toward them.
Celebrate Pueblo Independence Day At Jemez Historic Site
Performers at 2023 Jemez Pueblo Independence Day. Photo by TIra Howard Photography. Jemez Pueblo Independence Day 2023. Photo by Tira Howard Photography. Jemez Pueblo Dancers. Photo by Tira Howard Photography. NEW MEXICO HISTORIC SITES NEWS RELEASE. New Mexico Historic Sites invites the public to celebrate Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez...
County seeks volunteers for new Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Join Bernalillo County’s effort to transform mental health care by applying for its newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The board’s goal is to help the county build a comprehensive and community-based behavioral health system. The board was created after commissioners passed a law that set up the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority.
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