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Story time in the park continues at Albuquerque’s Jade Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools’ Story Time in the Park, the City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo County, KRQE Cares Books for Kids was out at Jade Park, where some students were read to by KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud. The students were read the children’s book “Grandma’s Feather Bed.” Students received lunch, a copy […]
Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks
Your browser does not support the audio element. Thursday, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jaycee Park. The show will begin when the sky is totally dark, likely around 9 p.m., according to Jessica Bollema, the Assistant Director of the Chamber of Commerce. The show will include choreographed music, which viewers can hear by tuning into the radio stations AM 990 and FM 93.7, Bollema said. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 8:30 p.m.
Albuquerque mayor vetoes plan to change election thresholds; city council may override decision
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City councilors recently approved a ballot measure to let voters decide if the election for mayor and city council seats should be based on who receives the most votes or if there should be a minimum threshold. However, Mayor Tim Keller has vetoed the proposal. Currently, to get elected, a candidate needs […]
Wilderwood nonprofit for autistic support holding fundraiser
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wilderwood is a nonprofit providing equine inspired, autistic-led, services, research, and programs for the autistic community with a focus on women. The organization is holding a major fundraising event, AutFest New Mexico on July 13 at Hotel Andaluz. The fest informs, educates and celebrates achievements and talents of autistic women. The event will […]
Winning $138 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased at This Walmart
One person matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. The winning 'auto-pick' ticket was purchased at this Walmart in Huber Heights, Ohio, a northern suburb of Dayton. The winning numbers were 2-26-33-55-57-22. The approximate jackpot was $138 million, with an estimated cash payout of $66.5 million. The Powerball jackpot...
Vehicle fire closes SB I-25 in Colorado near New Mexico border, 1 lane back open
WALSENBURG, Colo. (KKTV) - A vehicle fire closed southbound I-25 in Colorado near the New Mexico border Thursday morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation is reporting the closure happened at about 9:30 a.m. just south of Walsenburg. “All southbound lanes are blocked due to a crash. Use alternate route and...
New Mexico cracks down on hotel price gouging amid Ruidoso wildfire crisis
ROSWELL, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The New Mexico Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has sent cease-and-desist letters to several hotels serving those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires following a spate of complaints about price gouging. Following a press conference it held last Wednesday regarding bad-faith consumer practices in...
Rust Safety Advisor Says Alec Baldwin Pushed Back Against His Riding Advice: ‘There Was A Bit of Yelling’
Alec Baldwin argued about horseback riding on the set of Rust to the point that “a bit of yelling” took place, according to a safety advisor who worked on the Western movie after production resumed following the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died from gunshot...
Ruidoso wildfire management team issues final daily update as full containment nears
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The management team overseeing wildfire efforts in Ruidoso issued what will be its last daily update on Thursday, as the South Fork and Salt fires sit at 87 percent and 84 percent containment, respectively. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 (SWIMT5) issued a final...
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company temporarily closes location following fire
Following damage from a recent fire and flooding in New Mexico, Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company has temporarily closed one of its locations. The company made the announcement via social media:. “Due to the recent fire damage and flooding, our Ruidoso location is currently non-operational. We are working hard to restore access...
Field day in Corona to highlight student research, livestock technology
Taylor Andrews counts herself among the lucky ones who gets to conduct unique research at New Mexico State University’s Corona Range and Livestock Research Center. Andrews is a doctoral student majoring in animal science at NMSU, and has worked as a graduate assistant in Corona for three years. She has completed three dissertation projects at the center, located eight miles east of Corona, where she has found a second home of sorts.
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