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Mr. Rio Rancho's vision continues with 19th Sunday is Funday
The "Mayor’s Sunday is Funday" will be happening again this summer. This year will be the 19th annual "Sunday is Funday" event that brings the community together for an afternoon of family-friendly fun in Rio Rancho.
Aztec officials address trash dumping in city parks
The Aztec city commission during Tuesday’s meeting addressed the persistent problem of trash dumping in city parks. Mayor Mike Padilla brought the issue to the forefront, resulting in considerable discussion from the commission and parks and general services director Charles Dobey. “This is something that we've been discussing for...
Molina Healthcare donates to Ride United Program for third year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Molina Healthcare’s MolinaCares Accord recently donated $15,000 to support the Ride United program with United Way of North Central New Mexico. The Ride United Program helps communities overcome transportation obstacles that they may have. The program provides people with free Lyft rides who don’t have access to a vehicle or public transportation. […]
Colorado City Among the Nation’s Top Ten for Overall Drug Use
Ask a Colorado resident about common misconceptions outsiders have about our state and one of the examples they are likely to bring up is that it simply is not true that all Coloradans smoke the devil's lettuce. 12 years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. In...
Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history
(Source New Mexico) It’s been 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history occurred at Church Rock New Mexico. Members of the Navajo Nation will gather on Saturday to commemorate the anniversary of the uranium spill. On July 16th, 1979, a dam ruptured and released more than...
Unemployment claims in New Mexico declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New Mexico dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 903 in the week ending July 6, down from 1,199 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
TimberTech expands into Southwest region
The decking and railing products are now available throughout New Mexico, southern Colorado and west Texas. The AZEK Company and Woodgrain, Inc. today announced that Woodgrain has expanded its distribution partnership with AZEK to now include its Albuquerque location, which will offer TimberTech by AZEK decking and railing products to customers throughout New Mexico, southern Colorado and west Texas.
Driver ejected during NW Albuquerque crash, APD says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash injured a driver around midnight on Saturday, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) stated. APD was called to McMahon and Kayenta NW after a crash was reported around 12 a.m. Witnesses said a pickup was ‘overtaking others’ and entering ‘opposing’ traffic lanes. While it was heading east, the pickup lost control. It […]
Dairy farms to Dairy Freez, Couple ready to retire from Eunice mainstay
Dairy farms to Dairy Freez, Couple ready to retire from Eunice mainstay. Jim and Sherri Henneke went from milking cows to cooking them and now they are ready to head back home to southeast Texas for some well-earned rest. “We enjoy the work but we’re looking to retire,” Jim said....
NMSU’s NM Youth Ranch Management Camp inspires high school students
When she graduated from high school, Jessica Eck didn’t know what type of career she wanted. After spending a week at the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp in 2012, she found the passion she would pursue at New Mexico State University. “When I went to ranch camp, I...
Las Cruces invited to Stuff the Bus 2024
Las Cruces students return to the classroom on July 22 for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to help students succeed by providing needed resources, Las Crucens are invited to a school supply drive Saturday, July 13. Back to Schools Las Cruces:Start dates, vaccinations and other things to know. "Stuff...
At ABQ Santa Fe Community Foundation Empowers through its Giving Circles
This quotation is often used to draw the direct correlation of generosity to justice. Although philanthropy has changed and evolved a great deal over the years and many times still falls short of fulfilling its potential, today in northern New Mexico, those words continue to ring true, thanks to the Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Richard Pitino Reportedly Lands New Head Coaching Job
Richard Pitino wasn’t unemployed for very long. Literally one day after getting fired by Minnesota, he received another head coaching gig. It was reported on Monday that Pitino was a “co-leader” for the New Mexico. The other candidate for the job was former Nebraska head coach Tim Miles. Well, the Lobos didn’t even need a full 24 hours to make their decision.
Young family evacuated waits to see if they'll have a home to return to after Horse Gulch Fire
HELENA, Mont. - If you can imagine how scary it is to have a large fire like Horse Gulch approaching your home, Jocelyn Cahill was watching that happen with her young kids and her pets.
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