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Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they caught two shoplifters red-handed after they tried to steal Lego sets. The Albuquerque Police Department released video showing the suspects, Tehoma Patero and Lucas Chavez, at the Uptown Target last Thursday. They said they took around $700 worth of Legos without paying. Officers identified them as part of the […]
Police Chief Candidate Ghosts Mountainair
Mayor Peter Nieto revealed during the July 2, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council that after he had assisted Mountainair Police Chief candidate Jimmy Macon with part of the process of getting certified as a law enforcement officer in New Mexico, Macon had stopped returning Nieto’s calls and emails. Mountainair’s interactions with Macon began on February 20, 2024, when the Mountainair Town Council unanimously voted to hire him. This occurred after Macon had served 90 days as police chief of Bonifay, Florida, until he was terminated by Bonifay Vice-Mayor Larry Cook. He claimed Macon was fired for insubordination when Macon refused to remove citizens from an open meeting of the Bonifay City Council and for negligence when Macon left his personally-owned firearm unattended inside a restaurant.
Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. The […]
1 dead after crash near Dexter
DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Dexter. Police said the crash happened on Sunday just before 7 p.m. at an intersection of Highway 285 between Dexter and Roswell. They said a car driven by a 16-year-old with 18-year-old Angela Andrews as the passenger crossed the […]
Santa Rosa Lake State Park welcoming boaters; water restored to Storrie Lake State Park
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two lakes at state parks are welcoming visitors. One had its water restored, and the other reopened its boat ramp. Santa Rosa Lake State ParkThe New Mexico State Parks Division is reopening the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. On May 16, it was announced that 25,250 acre-feet would be […]
Las Cruces Public Schools begin new year with attendance focus
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- Las Cruces public schools welcomed students back on Monday, marking the start of the second year with a year-round schedule. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz told ABC-7 the district had a smooth transition as students returned to class, many with first-day jitters but overall excitement. Ruiz says...
Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research has a team of carefully selected scientists and engineers working on high-powered microwave technology, among other projects, and they will go to great lengths to cultivate and keep that talent within the borders of New Mexico. Over the past year, Artem Kuskov has found a promising career path within the […]
Family frustrated after teen not charged in fatal crash
HOBBS, N.M. — It started as a night out for a family but ended with a teenager being accused of running over and killing a father and husband. Both the Hobbs police and the Lea County District Attorney Dianna Luce shared a press release saying they exhausted all leads to come to the conclusion that the juvenile in this case won't face any criminal charges, only two citations. The victim's wife, Casey Gonzalez, said that's not justice.
Portales shooting leads to arrest of 16-year-old
LUBBOCK, Texas — A 16-year-old was arrested in relation to a fatal shooting the Portales Police Department responded to Sunday night in the 300 block of South Avenue E. Around 10:21 p.m., officers found Demariay Singleton, 18, of Portales inside a residence bleeding from the head. According to a...
Applications Open for UNM Health Sciences Pre-Health Scholars Program in Rio Rancho
Anyone embarking on a career in health care knows they must pass a lot of math and science courses. While that foundational knowledge is important, so is knowledge of culture, critical thinking, and communication. Establishing that balance before a career in health care is the mission of a unique program by The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Rio Rancho campus.
DINNER AND A DRIVE: A "thunder" struck moment led to Magdalena's Tumbleweeds
Even after launching a successful catering and event company in Seattle, Washington Michal Gola and Osiris Navarro found themselves longing for something different. The switch was vastly different as they went from the hustle and bustle of the big city to an abandoned building that had been boarded up for more than a decade in Magdalena.
Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front […]
Luna Gets Two CDL and Five Heavy Equipment Simulators
Luna Community College’s Contract Education Department has purchased two CDL and five heavy equipment simulators. The simulators’ value is over $500,000. Luna CDL administrator Tracy Morales says that the funding for the simulators came from state appropriations and the Wildfire Resiliency Training Center USDA grant. The CDL simulators...
Salvation Army sets up ‘Ruidoso Rising’ distribution event for supplies, help
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Salvation Army continues to try to assist people in the Ruidoso region who were impacted by wildfires and flooding this summer. The Salvation Army will host a community distribution event called “Ruidoso Rising” from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 24 at Gateway Community Church, 415 Sudderth Dr. […]
Don't look down: fearless trainees propel wind turbine boom
Perched almost 300 feet (90 meters) above the New Mexico plains, strapped to the sheer-edged roof of a wind turbine's generator by a single safety harness, Terrill Stowe is in his element. "I've never had anyone fall in 14 years. Hopefully today's not the first," jokes the technician instructor to...
A new tool is in development that can predict altitude sickness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (US ARIEM) and the University of New Mexico’s mountain medicine department is developing a wrist monitor that would tell you if you’re going to experience altitude sickness up to eight hours before you feel the symptoms.
Gladiators end the season on a high note
During their final game of the year, the Duke City Gladiators put on a show in front of their home crowd — and ended the Northern Arizona Wrangler’s playoff chances — with a 69-48 win. The Wranglers needed a win, and for the San Diego Strike Force...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District Welcomes 39th District Commander
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Balloon Fiesta Park Golf & Event Center. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the district serves...
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