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World War II Shipwrecks Found in the Pacific Ocean
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO—According to a Live Science report, maritime archaeologists Jason Raupp and Dominic Bush of the archaeological nonprofit Ships of Discovery have found three World War II–era shipwrecks in the northern Pacific Ocean, in the area of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The researchers employed an advanced sonar and software processing system that produced 3-D scans of the seafloor in their search for the wrecks. Two of the vessels they discovered were Japanese freighters sunk by bombs dropped by American aircraft in 1942. The Kotohira Maru was found under about 300 feet of water, while the Cheribon Maru was found in shallow water near the shore. The third vessel, resting under 300 feet of water, was the SS Dellwood, which had been laying undersea cables for a new air base on the island when it struck an uncharted underwater pillar and sank in 1943, after the defeat of the Japanese at the Battle of Attu. The survey also found evidence that anti-submarine nets had been placed in Attu’s main port to protect it from attacks by Japanese submarines, Bush added. “We would have needed weeks to achieve the same result using standard sonar,” Raupp concluded. To read more about the Aleutian campaign and the undisturbed battlefield on the island of Kiska, go to "Letter from Alaska: The Cold Winds of War."
Commercial building burns in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A Sunland Park Fire Department crew helped put out a fire at a commercial building on the 2400 block of Airport Road. The crews put out the fire alongside the Dona Ana Fire Rescue team. It happened at 11:39 AM, officials say. No one...
Hatch daycare worker accused of leaving boy in hot van
HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) – A Hatch daycare worker is accused of leaving a four-year-old child in a hot van. Court records state that the mother called Little Footprints Early Childhood Development Learning Center last Friday to see if the boy could stay longer than normal. The staff told her the boy was not at school but the […]
Aztec High football season in turmoil before opening game
AZTEC – Parents and players representing the Aztec High School football team showed up Wednesday afternoon at the offices of the Aztec School district to support current head coach Nic Williams while the school district held meetings behind closed doors to determine the fate of the coach and other members of his coaching staff.
Albuquerque makes WalletHub’s best/worst housing market list
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’re in the market for a new home, you already know it’s a daunting task. The state in which you are looking might have a lot to do with how the search will go. WalletHub recently ranked 300 U.S. cities on their housing markets and also looked at their affordability and […]
NMSU names five, including the PED secretary and former regent, for presidential finalists
New Mexico State University’s Board of Regents announced five candidates as finalists for the job of president. It’s the second such slate of finalists the Regents have announced as the search for Dan Arvizu’s replacement. The regents moved on from Arvizu in December 2022, appointing an interim president for a year, then a second interim president this summer after rejecting several finalists in the first search.
Sun-News looks at top Las Cruces-area newcomers for 2024 high school football season
With the start of the high school football season looming this week, the Las Cruces Sun-News is getting ready with extensive preseason coverage. Here's a look at the top newcomer for each Las Cruces-area school in 2024: Las Cruces: LB Denton Walter (So.) ...
New Director of Zia Singers Seeks New Members
You’re hearing the voices of a much-loved Santa Fe women’s chorus—the Zia Singers—in a June 2022 concert in which they were paying homage to the music of Abba. Fast forward two years, and we find the group beginning to prepare for its 2024-2025 season. One way they’re getting ready is by inviting potential new members to audition.
Silver Schools expect small enrollment boost this year
The Silver Consolidated School District is still calculating the numbers, but expects a slight increase in enrollment this year. Superintendent William Hawkins reported to the Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday that initial district enrollment is at 2,256 students, up from 2,081 at the same time last year.
The Week Ahead in Beer: Howling at the dog days of summer
Anyone else feel like this is the summer that just won’t end? Well, some good news, as it’s both supposed to cool down (somewhat) this weekend, and the breweries are continuing to thumb their noses at the heat with more lovely autumn lagers and the like. Marblefest is the biggest event of the weekend, set for Saturday from noon to close at the downtown location. We will have a full preview of this festival, one of our annual favorites, later this week. Beyond that, there are a variety of other fun happenings, from album release parties to fundraisers to a talent show to vendor markets and more. For those who aren’t quite ready for fall beers, there are still a few other more summer-y offerings rolling out, as well.
From Small Town to Downtown: Ex Novo Takes a Crack at Revitalization
“Ex Novo means from scratch,” points out storied Albuquerque chef Mark Quiñones. Talking excitedly in between shouting orders to his kitchen crew of more than 20 at the newly opened Ex Novo Brewing Company’s Downtown location, Quiñones recalls that when he met Corrales brewpub founder and owner Joel Gregory the two got to talking “about what mattered to us most. And what we had in common was people and our love for community. And doing things from scratch.” So it’s no surprise to see the new business partners have constructed a vibrant, modern food-and-drink space out of an abandoned automotive service station in Downtown Albuquerque.
Community Champion: NMSU’s Meredith Scott named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - NMSU soccer player Meredith Scott was honored by being named this week's Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week. It was the second time Scott has received the award in her college career. For her accomplishment, Scott is this week's Community Champion. Community Champions is...
Pallet homes program aiding the homeless population in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. — "I'm not just existing anymore and that's basically what it was...just a really lonely, sad existence being homeless," Pauline Romero said. She's lived on the streets dealing with things like PTSD and domestic violence. However, having a pallet home she can call her own is a nice change of pace.
International District could see $50 million boost from feds
The buzz has been building among city officials and International District residents about the prospect that up to $50 million in federal money could be funneled into an area that desperately needs it. The city and the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) were recently awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant...
Men’s Golf Announces 2024-25 Schedule
NM State Head Men's Golf Coach Mike Dirks unveiled the 2024-25 schedule, featuring a robust line-up of tournaments. The fall season kicks off on September 20 in Albuquerque, followed by key events including the prestigious NB3 Match Play on October 8-9, hosted by Notah Begay III. The Aggies will close their fall season at home with the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate from October 14-15. The spring competition resumes in February with tournaments across Arizona and Texas, culminating in the Conference USA Championships on April 21-24 in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope central to Las Cruces' homeless services funding
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the conversation regarding the homeless situation in Las Cruces continues KFOX14 worked to find out how much money is being allocated in the city's most recent budget to address the unhoused population, learning that the majority of those funds are being allocated to one specific nonprofit, The Mesilla Valley Community of Hope.
Bernalillo County completes contract negotiations with incoming County Manager
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is now closer to welcoming new County Manager, Cindy Chavez. The county says they have completed negotiations with Chavez. Chavez will replace Julie Morgas Baca, who is retired from after more than 16 years with the county. Chavez is a native New Mexican who is serving on the Santa Clara […]
Gene Trujillo, Lobo Alum Jared Mang to Compete at MLB HRDX Friday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Current Lobo Baseball sophomore Gene Trujillo and legendary alum Jared Mang will represent New Mexico in front of the hometown crowd on Friday as part of the MLB’s much-anticipated Home Run Derby X (HRDX) event at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Trujillo...
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