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ABQ Ride offers hiring incentives, seeks drivers and mechanics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Ride is hosting its 5th annual hiring event with incentives to fill dozens of critical driver, mechanic, and transit safety officer positions. The hiring event will take place Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility. Interested applicants will receive on-site HR support to help […]
UNM Health Sciences Researchers to Test Psychedelic Drugs as Treatments for Depression, PTSD and More
Psychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies...
Horse racing meet moving from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The rest of this year’s racing season at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino will move to Albuquerque after flash flooding on Saturday, July 21 damaged part of the facility, General Manager Rick Baugh said in a video statement. The rest of the...
NMSP finds stolen vehicles, makes arrest in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police said they recovered two stolen vehicles and made an arrest in Santa Fe on Sunday. NMSP said at around 9 a.m. on Sunday, an officer found an unoccupied stolen vehicle on Hopewell St. While waiting for a tow truck, he then saw a blue SUV driving with […]
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...
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...
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.
NMSU awarded collaborative DOD grant to study tactical edge
The New Mexico State University College of Engineering is a collaborating partner in a research team led by the University of Houston on a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The grant, titled “Analysis Capabilities for Competition, Crisis, and Armed Conflict Combat,” or AC4, has University of...
A cultural hub: Find artwork at the Traditional Spanish Market
The Traditional Spanish Market is a vibrant event that serves as a cultural hub where artists and artisans can display their talents. This event also preserves and promotes the rich Hispanic heritage deeply rooted in New Mexico’s history. Peter Sanchez, CEO of Atrisco Heritage Foundation, and Brissa Chilton-Garcia, Traditional...
Pecos Cyber Academy includes music to curriculum for students
Pecos Cyber Academy is a virtual New Mexico online public charter school that provides education from first grade to 12th. PCA is dedicated to offering a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that mirrors the opportunities available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. One unique aspect of PCA is its commitment to including...
Albuquerque Public Schools’ graduation rate increases slightly
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools said its graduation rates increased slightly last year but the new superintendent said she is not satisfied. The district’s high schools combined for a 72% graduation rate in 2023, an increase of less than 2% from the year before. That figure is also below the state average of 76.7%. […]
Lindolfo Delgado reflects on Olympic experience but looks ahead to professional glory
Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado represented Mexico in the 2016 Olympics. Though he was eliminated in the first round, the experience and process of fighting at the highest level of amateur boxing still resonates with him. Delgado will face Bryan Flores on Aug. 10 at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
Smithsonian’s NMAI To Host Native Cinema Showcase in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, NM – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian returns to Santa Fe, NM, Aug. 15–18 for its Native Cinema Showcase. The museum’s 24th annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film includes 38 films this year. The showcase provides an unparalleled forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and Arctic. This year’s program begins with a panel discussion featuring Indigenous film luminaries Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Gary Farmer and Wes Studi, moderated by Sierra Teller Ornelas. All screenings and events will take place at the New Mexico History Museum; seating is first come, first served.
Attention Drivers: Public Schools are Back in Session
The fall semester for area public schools has begun, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces schools began the fall semester on Monday, July 22. The Las Cruces Police Department provides these safety tips...
Santa Fe Opera: Return Of Two Free Community Offerings
The Righteous, photo by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera. SANTA FE—The Santa Fe Opera has announced the return of two free community offerings to complement the 2024 Festival Season:. Opera in the Park screening of The Elixir of Love; and. Opening Nights Radio Broadcasts in partnership with...
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.
City Launches Public Dashboard to Show Progress on Strategic Plan
The City of Las Cruces has launched its Strategic Plan Public Dashboard, a platform that provides an interactive snapshot showcasing progress toward the City’s strategic goals. Powered by Envisio, a strategy and performance management software for public entities, the dashboard marks a significant step toward improving City transparency. The...
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