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New Mexico Film Office Sets Film And Television Summit For September
EXCLUSIVE: The New Mexico Film Office announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources, will take place at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM on September 7.Jon Hamm To Star In & Exec-Produce QCode & Temple Hill Scripted Thriller Podcast 'Dungeon Masters' NMFO’s summit offers a deep dive into various aspects of the film and television industry, catering to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Attendees can expect panel discussions led by industry experts that will cover the following topics, among others: • Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the ins...
NM Democratic delegates rally behind Harris
President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce around Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket. New Mexico’s presidential delegates will represent the state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next...
U.S. House passes water bill with funding for Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging water bill on Monday, July 22 that includes funding for water projects in Southern New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Office said. Vasquez, D-New Mexico, said the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act includes funding for infrastructure projects throughout the state, including Dona […]
Sanostee man pleads guilty in fatal drunken driving crash
A Sanostee man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque for his involvement in a fatal drunken driving crash. Leonardo Robbie Duncan, 33, admitted he was driving while intoxicated on Aug. 12, 2023, when he crossed the center line on Navajo Route 36 near Upper Fruitland. Duncan admitted in court that he “crashed head-on into the passenger side” of a vehicle, killing the man and woman inside of it, according to court records.
Big Boss wakes up Northern Meadows with hot links
Northern Meadows began in the early 2000s with no restaurants or businesses popping up with the development. About 20 years later, there still isn't a restaurant with the closest food place being McDonald's at Northern and Unser boulevards.
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
On Wednesday, July 24, the Northwestern New Mexico Arts Council will present their first Jazz Jams concert from 7 p.m. to dusk at Orchard Park, 100 W. Main St. The event is free to attend, but organizers advise you to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the outdoor Jazz concert. Fellow jazz musicians are invited to join in. For information visit, nwnmac.org or call (505) 320-0615.
Former Cowboy Ready For Olympics
Las Vegas, New Mexico - Former Cowboy wide receiver Kevon Williams, Captain of the USA Rugby team, is set to lead Team USA against France tomorrow morning at 8:30 am (MT). Williams, a native of Houston, Texas, was a starting wide receiver for NMHU from 2009 to 2012. During his senior campaign he amassed 945 receiving yards and six touchdowns as he helped the Cowboys to an overall record of 8-3 and a 7-2 mark in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Williams earned All-RMAC honors in each of his four seasons in a Cowboy uniform. Wednesday's match will be...
Salt Fire suspects may be romantic couple and more
Publisher Richard Coltharp covers top stories on Alamogordo NOW including an update on the Salt Fire and continuing fallout and back-to-school. Every Tuesday, KRWG News features journalists from the Almorgodo Daily News to get us up to speed on news in Alamogordo, Otero and Lincoln counties, and Ruidoso.
Ruidoso Downs moves racing amid flood and fire damage
Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico has reached an agreement with state racing officials and Downs of Albuquerque owner Paul Blanchard to relocate the rest of the 2024 racing season to Albuquerque. “We appreciate Chairman Billy Smith and Mr. Blanchard for their cooperation,” General Manager Rick Baugh told Ruidoso...
Used Car of the Day: 1988 Acura Legend
The seller says he has kept up with the maintenance and kept the records. If you want to be, wait for it, Legend-ary, click here to see this Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Acura. Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.
Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps program holds end-of-summer presentation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps is a paid summer-long mentorship program that pairs teens with art spaces throughout the city. The program also aims to provide leadership opportunities and knowledge about careers in the creative economy. This year’s mentorship program is wrapping up with...
New Mexico Department of Health launches ad campaign to promote medical provider freedom
The New Mexico Department of Health announced a new marketing campaign, "Free to Provide," to highlight the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have to provide medical care and services that are restricted in other states.
Co-op claims city violated NM Civil Rights Act
Monday the Jones Law Firm of Santa Fe served notice to Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker and City Clerk Polo Pineda it planned to file a claim pursuant to the New Mexico Civil Rights Act on behalf of the Socorro Electric Cooperative. According to the law firm’s letter, SEC claims the...
Eagle Picher cleanup still a work in progress
Fifty-five acres along Interstate 25, two miles north of Socorro is undergoing a transformation that has been years in the making. Eagle Picher Carefree Battery site is part of an EPA-listed superfund site has been receiving a lot of attention this past year from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED).
Albuquerque high school students learn about business and government in Washington D.C.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two local high school students are meeting with U.S. leaders in Washington D.C. Isabel Fernandez and Sofia Figueroa are doing an internship with Bank of America. The internship gives them a firsthand look into the role of businesses and government and how they help communities. The two students were selected out of […]
Lobo VB Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The University of New Mexico volleyball program has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the fifth consecutive season, as well as earning the additional Honor Roll distinction representing the top 20 percent of qualified teams’ GPAs in the division for the third consecutive season. UNM was...
KRQE Newsfeed: New report, Lego theft, Drier and hotter, Psychedelics research, Health alerts
Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state – A new report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee last week shows the crime rate in new Mexico ranks above the national average, saying Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are driving that trend. The report flags drug […]
Sinton Junior Girls softball falls in regional tourney final
A fantastic summer season has come to a close for the Sinton Little League Junior Girls’ softball team, as they fell in the Southwest Regional championship game on July 24 in Albuquerque. The Sinton little leaguers (Texas East) fell in a an 8-7 heartbreaker in extra innings to CenTex...
Threat of violence prompts brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern New Mexico
A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday, July 18, prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire...
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