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Mobile classroom to visit N.M. prisons, teaching inmates life skills and trades
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A mobile classroom will be making stops at New Mexico prisons to teach inmates life skills and other trades. The New Mexico Corrections Department on Monday announced a “Be Pro, Be Proud” program. A semi-truck trailer has been retrofitted into a mobile workshop where prisoners can get trained in technical careers and skilled trades using more than a dozen hands-on simulators.
A seatbelt traffic stop becomes a drug bust, according to the NMSP
SANTA FE, N.M. (Alamogordotownnews.com) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) arrested a man following a traffic stop on July 16. In the afternoon, an officer pulled over a vehicle for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, the passenger, identified as 19-year-old Jesse Angel Tredway, was found to have an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Storms Exiting, Wildfire Smoke Incoming
THIS EVENING: Storms have cleared the I-25 corridor, however, a few storms will hang on for the far Eastern Plains tonight. Temperatures will fall into the 50s for most and even down to the 40s for a few along the Palmer Divide. MONDAY: Hazy conditions will return to the region Monday as our upper-level ridge The post Storms Exiting, Wildfire Smoke Incoming appeared first on KRDO.
Who will Colorado delegates vote for at the Democratic National Convention?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - This August in Chicago nearly 5,000 delegates will vote on who will be the new Democratic nominee for president. 87 of those delegates are from Colorado. How will they be voting? "I believe firmly that the nominee is going to be Vice President Kamala Harris," Wanda James, DNC Colorado Delegate The post Who will Colorado delegates vote for at the Democratic National Convention? appeared first on KRDO.
The Cost of Colorado Option Insurance is About to Increase
Back in 2022, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services came together to create “Colorado Option”. The idea has been to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities by giving Coloradans new coverage options. However, it would seem prices are about to go up for all...
Score Free Ice Cream This Weekend At Colorado Dairy Queens
It's been one of the hottest summers ever in Colorado, and Dairy Queen is helping you cool down with free ice cream to celebrate "National Ice Cream Day." How can you get free ice cream this weekend?. Free Ice cream at Colorado Dairy Queen Locations. While it's not been in...
Cyber crash causes havoc for local businesses
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Friday, companies from all over the world saw major outages due to a faulty update from Microsoft’s security program Crowdstrike. Grand Junction Regional Airport reported minimal impact on three out of 12 flights due to a cyber crash. Meanwhile, Denver International Airport experienced 114 flight cancellations and 692 delays.
Mestenas Canyon Fire | Carson NF, NM
The Mestenas Canyon Fire is burning two miles north of Hwy 64 and about 10 miles southwest of Dulce, New Mexico (USA) in the Jicarilla Ranger District on the Carson National Forest. The lightning-caused wildfire was first reported at 1750 hours on July 11, 2024, which at that time was...
Remainder of Ruidoso Meet to Be Held at Albuquerque
The latest flooding incident at Ruidoso Downs will be the final chapter in the track's tumultuous 2024 season as the remainder of the meet will be transferred to The Downs at Albuquerque. The announcement was made July 21 following an agreement with state racing officials and Albuquerque owner Paul Blanchard.
Temporary Cool Down Before Heating Back Up
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Tomorrow begins our slight cool down for a couple of days before seeing temperatures increase again. Tomorrow and Monday will see us cool down to highs of low to mid 90s across the area. Temperatures will then begin rising again on Tuesday with highs back in the mid to upper 90s and seeing this trend continue through Friday with some spots touching 100 degrees, especially on Wednesday and Thursday.
Controversial Factory To Be Built in Colorado, Adding 500 New Jobs
More jobs are coming to Colorado soon. Nearly 100,000 residents are currently looking for a job, and we know finding a job can be difficult. More jobs are coming to Colorado, but some Colorado residents may not feel entirely comfortable working for the new factory coming to Aurora. Zyn Is...
Colorado politicians, groups react to Biden dropping out of race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Elected officials and political groups in Colorado and across the nation reacted to the news.Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called Biden "a true partner to Colorado, and a proud patriot.""He has helped lead the United States through many great successes," Polis said in a written statement. "President Biden is now, and has always been, there for Coloradans during times of grief and moments of triumph."Polis touted Biden's efforts on affordable clean energy, climate change, infrastructure and protecting public land."This could not...
Colorado’s Number One Issue According to Survey—Do You Agree?
Living in Colorado comes with its frustrations. No matter where you call home, there will always be issues to solve and fix. To be frank, we live in an imperfect world, and there will always be things to improve to make Colorado the best state possible. I could go on...
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