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Los Alamos County listed in recent healthiest communities report
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 rankings of the healthiest communities in America and a New Mexico community was featured on the list. Los Alamos County was ranked number two overall on the list of healthiest communities. The report ranked the communities on 92 metrics in ten categories including […]
Classification changes in New Mexico prep football have unique history
FARMINGTON – As fans and teams approach the start of the upcoming high school football season, it seems as good a time as any to look back at some of the history of the sport in the state of New Mexico. With the assistance of New Mexico high school...
Mexico mega-chain Oxxo enters US market, to take over DK stores in Texas, New Mexico
The owner of Mexico's Oxxo convenience stores is crossing the border and expanding to parts of West Texas and New Mexico. Fomento Económico Mexicano, or FEMSA, based in Monterrey, Mexico, has agreed to buy the 249 DK convenience stores from Tennessee-based oil refiner Delek US Holdings for $385 million in cash. About 90%...
California family files lawsuit against NMSU
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The family of Brandon Travis is filing a lawsuit alleging that NMSU and its former basketball coaches, Greg Heiar and Dominique Taylor, need to be held accountable for their son's death. "They're suing New Mexico State saying, 'You created this atmosphere that led to this death.'...
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Expected Near Rio Albuquerque, NM Monday
New Mexico – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to hit Albuquerque and surrounding areas Monday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a warning for strong storms across northern and western New Mexico early this week.
Peachtree Canyon affordable housing apartments in Las Cruces take step, get $4M loan
Las Cruces will tap into its Telshor Fund for a $4 million loan to help pay for construction of an affordable housing apartment complex on the northeast side. Las Cruces City Council originally pre-committed the $4 million in December 2022 for the Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a multifamily apartment complex that will occur in two phases and ultimately consist of 244 rental units at 7081 North Jornada Road and Peachtree Hills Road. ...
2024 Oppenheimer Festival Kicks Off Saturday, Aug. 10 At SALA Event Center
The success of the movie premier of “Oppenheimer” at SALA last year and all the activities at the event center that brought in community members, dignitaries and visitors, inspired SALA owner Allan Saenz to host the 2024 Oppenheimer Festival there from Aug. 10 through Aug. 31. Saenz said...
Independent Analysis Calculates Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Economic Contribution To State At $3.7 Billion
View of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL. Economists calculate influence on job creation, tax revenue and related industries. A joint analysis recently released by two New Mexico academics determined that Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) contributes more than $3.7 billion to the state and regional economies. This analysis differs from...
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes Is Guest Speaker For Aug. 15 LWV Lunch With A Leader
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos’ next community event, Lunch with a Leader will be on August 15 at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall from noon-1PM. Troy Hughes, the Los Alamos Fire Chief, will be their leader. Troy was born and raised on the plains of Nebraska. His...
Daily Postcard: Coyote Trots Through Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted Friday morning trotting through Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Coyotes run as fast as 25 to 30 miles an hour, but can run 35 to 40 miles an hour when pursued. Valles Caldera’s high-elevation ecosystems support a great diversity of wildlife including a healthy populations of coyotes, mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and several thousand elk. Additionally, at least 40 bird species of conservation concern and three endangered wildlife species are known to occupy Valles Caldera. Photo by Stan Ford/NPS.
LAHS Junior Hannah Waldschmidt’s First Solo Art Show Draws Large Crowd
Hannah Waldschmidt smiles as she greets visitors to her art exhibit Friday, August 2 at Los Alamos Schools Credit Union. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com. Los Alamos Schools Credit Union CEO Matt Schmidt, far left, and Los Alamos STEAM Lab owner Lisabeth Lueninghoener visit the first art show of Los Alamos High School junior Hannah Waldschmidt Friday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com.
LAPS Athletic Department Preps for New Sports Seasons
The Los Alamos Public Schools Athletic Department, including Head Athletic Trainer Mick Matuszak, Athletic Director Guy Meyer and new Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss, led an informational training session for more than 60 head coaches and assistant coaches last Saturday. The coaching staff covers fall, winter and spring sports for both the high school and middle school. LAHS football practice started on Monday. All other fall sports start official practices on August 12. More information about LAPS Athletics may be found here. Photo courtesy LAPS.
Announcements and Calendar for This Week!
Photo: Rob Roper celebrates birthday! | Welcome to Larry Thompson, COMBO’s newest board member! Larry comes with a very impressive musical background including many years spent in Nashville. He’s decided to retire in Highlands Ranch and is looking forward to working with COMBO. Look for him at the COMBO info booth at the Durango (not in Durango!) Songwriters Expo in Broomfield on October 3-5. Stop and introduce yourself to Larry and share some songwriter’s conversation!
Ranger reinstated after Uvalde-related suspension, New Mexico wants Texas’ medical workers
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Department of Public Safety reinstated a Texas Ranger in early August after a suspension over his response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In May 2022, a lone gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in conjoined classrooms at...
Santa Fe murder suspect located in Las Cruces after robbery, carjacking
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities said a suspected killer was taken into custody in Las Cruces. He’s accused of killing an elderly man in Santa Fe. “We don’t know why Mr. Babitz chose to do what he did that day, and why he targeted Mr. Wilson,” said Santa Fe Police Captain Thomas Grundler. Police said Zachary […]
Pinchetti Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Runners listen to instructions before heading out on the Rendja Canyon Trail Tuesday in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race. Courtesy/ACRR. Valerio Pinchetti was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Rendja Canyon Trail off Range Road. He was 8 seconds off his predicted time.
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