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NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge, they'll try just about anything - even purple carrots. Kids who start off eating processed foods are more likely to suffer health consequences, including obesity and juvenile diabetes....
Weak in Review: July 24
Vandals last week filled an Old Town fountain surrounding a statue of Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes with dish soap, causing mountains of suds. Luckily, the soap used is tough on grease, but gentle on statues. The Albuquerque zoo is launching its Australian Lorikeet Experience where visitors can feed the...
Doña Ana County narrows down manager search to four finalists
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Four finalists have been selected for consideration to be the next Doña Ana County Manager. The finalists that were selected by the Board of County Commissioners are:. Scott Andrews, Assistant City Manager, Bakersfield, California (pop. 415,000). Mr. Andrews has more than 21...
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico
Heat and degraded air quality harming New Mexicans is projected to worsen in the coming years, as climate change fueled by burning and extracting fossil fuels cranks up the planet’s temperature. State lawmakers heard that message from panels of experts from government and outside groups in an interim Water and Natural Resources Committee meeting Monday […]
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday afternoon that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday at the Las Cruces Convention Center. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a The post New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday appeared first on KVIA.
Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama
OSE/ISC Contact: Maggie Fitzgerald – maggie.fitzgerald@ose.nm.gov. Bureau of Reclamation Contact: Pacifica Casares-Chehy – pcasareschehy@usbr.gov. Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama: State and Federal partners coordinating to ensure safety and access to water. SANTA FE, N.M. –The Office of the State Engineer and the...
Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain above the national average driven by high crime rates in Bernalillo County,” […]
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.
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