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Artesia residents offer thoughts on Eddy County War
Every year Artesia and Carlsbad residents have all kind of thoughts and opinions who might win the Eddy County War. Before Friday night’s kick off at Bulldog Bowl, the Artesia Daily Press polled some residents on the 2024 edition of the annual football fight for Eddy County. “The Eddy...
La Cueva football looks to repeat as 6A state champions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The goal for the La Cueva Bears football team is simple: Win back-to-back state championships. For La Cueva star quarterback Cameron Dyer, he said the team will be on notice every week after securing the 6A state championship in 2023. "I feel like we're the new...
Man arrested in Northern Meadows shooting last week
Aiden Burke, 21, of Rio Rancho, was arrested Aug. 13 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, shooting at or from a motor vehicle and negligent use of deadly weapon in the 3800 block of Clear Creek Road. A caller reported that a man had shot at him in his...
NMSU Extension hosts virtual green chile preservation workshop
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A virtual Green Chile Preservation Workshop is being put on by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service later this year. The workshop will cover safe home food preservation techniques on drying, canning, freezing, and preserving. The workshops are free and open to all New Mexicans. The deadline to […]
Albuquerque adds drinking fountains and shade structures to parks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As hot heat continues, the City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department is making sure residents are prepared. The department has added shade structures and drinking foundations to dozens of parks across the city. Right now, 29 parks have drinking fountains including Old Town Plaza, Tingley, and Sierra Sunset. The city said […]
Artesia High cheerleaders ready for 2024
The Artesia High School cheerleaders return to the sidelines of Bulldog Bowl Friday night for the 2024 football season opener. The Bulldogs start the season against in-county rival Carlsbad High School. Cheerleading head coach Sabrina Roybal said the squad had a successful summer. “We went to a Universal Cheerleading Association...
Bubonicon Sci-Fi and Fantasy literary and arts convention returns for 55th year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bubonicon is the longest running Sci-Fi and Fantasy literary and arts convention. Bubonicon is returning for its 55th year from August 23-25 at the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown. Bubonicon’s focus is on science fiction, fantasy and horror books. This year will include a costume contest, art show, charity auctions, vendor room, gaming and more […]
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Complex holds grand opening Friday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Complex will be holding a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning. The complex is geared towards supporting those in New Mexico’s food and agriculture industries. The Public Service Company of New Mexico contributed $100,000 to the project. The funds went towards phase one of the […]
Albuquerque leaders celebrate reopening of Foothills trail
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders came out to the far east side of Albuquerque on Thursday morning to dedicate a reopened trail that connects neighbors to Foothills walking trails. The Allaso High Desert Community, near Tramway and Academy, will continue to have access to the newly dedicated Polly Rogers Trail. It’s a pathway that the builders […]
Santo Domingo Pueblo to host Annual Arts & Crafts Market
The Santo Domingo Pueblo is gearing up to host its annual Arts & Crafts Market. There will be over 300 artists from different tribes at the event. There will also be six food vendors who are all locals of Santo Domingo Pueblo. People can get an Indian taco, chili stew, hamburgers, pork chop plates, and frybread. Some of the vendors will have local produce that people can purchase.
Las Cruces Announces Labor Day Closures and Services: Emergency Crews Remain on Duty, Pools Offer Free Swim
As Labor Day approaches, marking the toils and triumphs of American laborers, the City of Las Cruces is setting its holiday schedule. According to the City of Las Cruces, it's assured that while most City of Las Cruces offices will close their doors on Monday, Sept. 2, emergency services will be vigilantly standing by. Police and fire departments will maintain their regular operation hours, committed to keeping the city safe even as many of its institutions pause for reflection and rest.
Jon Jones bench trial pushed back one month after officer unable to attend
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones will have to wait another month or more before his bench trial in a New Mexico court. The bench trial was scheduled for Thursday in Bernalillo County (N.M.). Jones and his attorney Christopher Dodd joined the hearing virtually, as did the alleged victim in the case, Crystal Martinez.
Coming Up This Week Aug. 23 - Aug. 29
LCPD Community Outreach Team presents Lunchbox Lemonade Series, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Unidad Park Splash Pad, 1501 E. Hadley, Las Cruces. Info: 575-526-0795. 4th Friday, 6-10 p.m. at Washington Park, Alamogordo. Info: 575-439-4159. Collective Embarrassment Improv Show, 6:30-9 p.m. at The Range Las Cruces, 3217 El Camino Real Rd.,...
Important Game Day Information for Season Opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With the temperature expected to hit 90 degrees on Saturday for the 2:05 pm kickoff of the Lobo Football season opener with Montana State, Lobo Athletics wants to make sure fans are prepared to enjoy the game. While there is expected cloud cover for the game,...
A Conversation with Sporting Director Itamar Keinan – Quill’s Extension
New Mexico United is thrilled to announce that Head Coach Eric Quill has signed a two-year contract extension, to remain with the club through the conclusion of the 2026 US Championship season. In the wake of this extension, we sat down with United Sporting Director Itamar Keinan for a deep dive into what goes into a decision like this, what the club really admires in Quill, and what “Quillball” will look like over the next two and a half years.
Zia Country’s Voice of the Aggies Announces Retirement
“I love this town and I hope that people here have warmed up to me and if they say ‘We enjoyed listening to Jack’ and ‘We enjoyed getting to know Jack’, that’d be great.”. Nixon on his favorite memory during his time with the Aggies.
U.S. CBP planning to deploy aerostatic balloon in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs Border Protection El Paso Sector is planning to deploy an aerostatic balloon just west of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry in September 2024 to monitor the area of the U.S.-Mexico border in that zone. This area is part of the Santa...
LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!
A three-peat awaits the Artesia Bulldogs football team in 2024 and Friday’s season opener against the Carlsbad Cavemen is the first step back to the postseason. Last season the Bulldogs claimed state title number 32 in a 35-21 win over the Roswell Coyotes at the Bulldog Bowl. The win...
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