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Climate change is bringing more deadly heat to New Mexico
Heat-related deaths and illnesses are increasing in New Mexico, as the state has experienced greater increases in temperature than many other parts of the country. During an interim legislative committee on Monday in Albuquerque, a series of panelists spoke about climate change, its impacts on New Mexicans and what the state is doing to mitigate these effects.
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
New Mexico State Police helps capture Colorado murder suspect
"The New Mexico State Police remains committed to public safety and will continue to support other agencies in their efforts to uphold the law and protect communities. We are proud to assist our colleagues in Colorado in their investigation."
Maria Estrada promoted at KASA-TV
Maria Estrada has been promoted to managing editor at KASA-TV Telemundo Nuevo México. Estrada joined the Albuquerque station in August 2022 as a news producer. She will now oversee day-to-day editorial content for Telemundo Nuevo México and its live local newscasts weekdays at 5 and 10 p.m. Estrada,...
Farmington man arrested in possible gang-related drive-by
A Farmington man was arrested in connection to what could be a gang-related shooting in Bloomfield, according to police. Kayin Lee Candelaria, 25, was charged with four fourth-degree felonies including shooting at a dwelling, shooting at or from a motor vehicle and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Judge sets trial date for man accused of shooting during Española protest
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of attempted murder after opening fire at a protest last year and injuring a man will go to trial in October. Ryan Martinez is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and reckless driving. He’s accused of shooting Jacob Johns in September 2023 during a […]
Las Cruces man arrested after leaving toddler in car to buy drugs, police say
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Las Cruces police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly leaving his two-year-old son in a running vehicle to buy drugs Saturday morning. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, Jacob Lopez was arrested and charged with child abuse and two counts of possession of a controlled substance after police received a 911 call from a witness who said Lopez had left his son unattended while he went into a room at the Plaza Suites, at 301 E. University Avenue, known for drug trafficking.
Registration Now Open For Oct. 20 Knights Of Columbus Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
The 2024 Los Alamos Knights of Columbus golf tournament will be held at Towa Golf Course on Aug. 10. This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico. Last year’s tournament recognized Deacon Don Lucero and his many contributions to the Community of...
Arizona hospital reinstates mask mandates due to COVID-19 cases
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in northern Arizona is requiring staff and patients to again wear masks at its facilities due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases. The mask mandate took effect July 19 and will be enforced at the TCRHCC facilities...
Fewer storms and warmer temperatures expected across New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain has mostly tapered off Tuesday morning despite some isolated pockets of showers surrounding The Metro to the north around Santa Fe and also near Las Cruces to Silver City. Along with some passing clouds, relatively cool and humid air is lingering around this morning with northeasterly winds. Drier air will start to creep into the upper levels of the atmosphere as the high-pressure system to the west shifts to the west-southwest. Therefore, the moisture aloft will shift westward ahead with south-southwesterly-moving storms courtesy of the clockwise flow higher up. Tropical moisture will remain stubborn at the surface despite conditions becoming a little bit drier ahead with southwesterly winds creeping back for some in the afternoons to come.
New Mexico’s Safest Cities Are Close to El Paso
A new study on the safest cities in New Mexico ranked 24 cities (that met criteria) and found that, surprising, two of the towns in the top five were actually near the Sun City. The website Safewise just released their tenth annual safest cities report by using FBI crime statistics...
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