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Officials take steps to address monsoon rains as Ruidoso businesses continue recovery
Even after storms brought significant flooding to Ruidoso and prompted over 160 water rescues, some businesses are still open, even as they contend with the weather. Village officials are asking tourists and second home owners to stay away for the time being, but in the same vein, some businesses are trying to get back to some level of normalcy.
Former Dora Schools Employee Sentenced
The former head of maintenance for Dora Consolidated Schools was found guilty of six counts involving unfair bidding practices in April after reportedly using his position to gain favorable bids for his own company with the school district. In a follow up to the story we covered, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney announced that Steven Butler, age 56, of Dora, NM, was sentenced to 3 years in the Department of Corrections for 6 counts involving unfair biding practices with the Dora Schools. The sentence includes 3 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised probation. Butler was taken into custody with an appeal bond set at $10,000.00.
Sandbags now available for Las Crucens. Here's a look at how monsoon season is shaping up
The National Weather Service forecast a 50% chance of rain on July 5, the result of thunderstorms moving through the region. But less than a tenth of an inch was expected to fall on Las Cruces, in line with historical precipitation levels which saw about 5 inches of rainfall in July 2023. NWS forecasted continuing possibilities of rain through Sunday.
ExxonMobil contributing $100,000 in Ruidoso fire relief
RUIDOSO, N.M. — ExxonMobil have announced that they will be contributing $100,000 to the Southern New Mexico Community Foundation to support wildfire relief efforts in Ruidoso, New Mexico. "Our hearts go out to all the families affected by this tragedy and the brave first responders working tirelessly on the...
Santa Fe County announces utility water service rate increase
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is implementing a 3.3% increase in utility water service rates. The department says the additional revenue from the price increase will be used to fund operations, maintenance and upgrades for its infrastructure. Customers will see the new rates reflected on their August bill.
Izaiah Garcia Sentenced To Life Plus 13 Years In Prison For The Murder Of Cayla Campos
This afternoon, a jury convicted Izaiah Garcia of first-degree murder, depraved mind murder, shooting at a motor vehicle, armed robbery, assault with intent to commit a violent felony, tampering with evidence, child abuse and conspiracy. Garcia is guilty on all counts related to the 2019 murder of 21-year-old Cayla Campos. Garcia could face life plus 23 years, sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.
Albuquerque woman crowned as Miss New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque woman Mackenzie Sydow is the newly crowned Miss New Mexico. In 2019 Sydow became the full time caregiver of her brother Michael, who has autism, after both of their parents passed away unexpectedly. Monday, Sydow was crowned as Miss new Mexico and will go on to represent the state in the Miss […]
What’s open and closed on July 4 in the Albuquerque metro area?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With July 4 coming up on Thursday, many local government offices and services will be closed in New Mexico. KRQE News 13 has compiled the following list of what will be open and closed in the Albuquerque metro area. Albuquerque. Closures:. ABQ RIDE & Sun...
Rain today but drier on Independence Day
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rainbows, rain showers, thunderstorms, and beautiful sunshine during sunset all at once enchanted much of The Land of Enchantment yesterday as conditions this morning have mostly calmed down while cooling off. Today will likely yield less thunderstorms across the region with higher afternoon temperatures as a result. Lingering clouds with showers moving […]
Ethics Commission asks judge to force disclosure from dark money group
This article was published by New Mexico In Depth. Read more at https://nmindepth.com. The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is putting pressure on a dark money political group to comply with state disclosure laws. The new group made a splash in April when it began airing radio ads, and its...
Jeremiah Peña-Nieto sentenced as adult for 2020 murder
Third Judicial District Court Judge Conrad Perea sentenced 21-year-old Jeremiah Peña-Nieto to over two decades in prison for a 2020 killing. In April 2024, Peña-Nieto was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, two counts of tampering with evidence and one count of conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence in the killing of 18-year-old Jacob Daniel Becerra in 2020. ...
Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico, Team 6, Selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024
Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico, Team 6, Selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024. Congratulations to Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico Team 6 (Clayton, Roy, Tucumcari). Curtis has been selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024.
Asked & Answered: Laura Musselwhite — Educator extraordinaire, history and movie buff
Laura Musselwhite has been the dean of instruction at UNM-Valencia for 10 years. She moved to New Mexico from Georgia. She and her husband, Harry, came to New Mexico on their honeymoon 33 years ago and fell in love with it. Laura and Harry live in Los Lunas. Their son,...
Tourism department awards over $500k to tourism event growth program
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) announced an investment into the Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability Program. They say it will offer technical assistance to eligible New Mexico entities that host tourism-related events. For FY25, NMTD is awarding $533,238 in support of 38 events. This represents an increase of […]
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states including New Mexico. The farmworkers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, also known […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Wildfire risk in NM expected to increase later this month after rain-soaked respite
The early monsoon rains that helped firefighters turn the corner on the South Fork and Salt fires in southern New Mexico were part of a pattern across the state that reduced wildfire risk for at least the next several weeks, according to a forecast released this week. The risk of wildfire will return with a […] The post Wildfire risk in NM expected to increase later this month after rain-soaked respite appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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