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California man walks thousands of miles for charity, stops in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – One California man is making it his mission to walk across the entire United States for a good cause and just passed through the Land of Enchantment. “March 10, I took my first steps out of the water in Myrtle Beach and I’m walking all the way home basically,” says Ranger Kielak, […]
Back door cold front brings gusty winds overnight
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A backdoor cold front will continue to move through eastern New Mexico overnight. This front will spill into the Rio Grande Valley tonight, bringing a gusty east wind into the Albuquerque Metro by midnight Friday morning. Winds will die down by 7 AM Friday though. Showers and storms will return Friday through Sunday afternoons across eastern New Mexico behind the backdoor front. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible with these storms, including overburn scar areas in both the Sacramento and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Community leaders advocate for urgent change in fighting opioid epidemic
An average three New Mexicans die every day from overdose, according to the Legislative Finance Committee. As millions in opioid settlement funds come into the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, officials are seeking input on how to spend them. In the first of several meetings Tuesday, community leaders made...
The 2024 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally Takes to the Air
Balloon-goers woke to cloudy, gloomy skies Friday morning July 5, for the first day of the 2024 International/Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, but not long after, the sun rose above the mesa, the clouds began to burn off leaving clear blue skies to greet the 13 hot air balloons and throngs of spectators at the La Mesa Airfield south of town.
The Groove Artspace celebrating glass art and artists
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Groove Art Space is hosting a month-long celebration of glass art and New Mexico glass artists. The month of July features a variety of glass art related activities and events. A show dedicated to glass artists across the state runs through July 30, with a special opening reception on July 5, […]
Jo’s Farms celebrate 4th annual Lavender ‘U-Pick’ event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jo’s Farms is a local lavender farm located in Albuquerque. July 5 – 7 the farm is hosting its 4th Annual U-Pick Lavender Picking Event. The fields are full of lavender where guests can come pick their own lavender or enjoy the view and the smells. There will be a variety of […]
Policy proposals to be discussed at Farmington Municipal board meeting
The Farmington Municipal Schools Board of Education on Tuesday will take first steps in changing policy for school board meetings, school board members and public participation. The agenda includes a school board report and several discussions of a number of policies that relate to functions of the board, Title IX...
PHOTOS: Bernalillo hosts wet and wild Fourth
On July 4, the town of Bernalillo, celebrated Independence Day at Rotary Park with a barbeque and many water activities. The Bernalillo Fire Department was also in attendance with a water cascade from its 33-foot ladder engine. The Splash-Fest, for kids of all ages, included water slides, water balloons and...
Corrales shows off its eccentric spirt at annual 4th of July parade
A colorful mix of horses, wagons and costumed riders, antique vehicles of all kinds and plenty of Corrales eccentricity were on full display Thursday at the village’s Fourth of July parade. And of course, politicians and various political causes were on display for the hundred of spectators that lined...
How this Navajo Prep senior interpreted Native alcoholism at a national level
Natashia Anderson will enter her senior year at Navajo Preparatory School with two National Speech and Debate tournaments under her belt and no intention of quitting the extracurricular endeavor, which has provided a space to uplift Native issues for herself and her teammates. It was Anderson’s second year at the...
‘Hungry Bear’ Food Truck To Open July 17 In White Rock
After successfully completing the Los Alamos Business Accelerator program, entrepreneurs Christa Tyler and Leah Frazier are thrilled to unveil their exciting new venture, the “Hungry Bear” food truck. Hungry Bear will be located conveniently at 118 Highway 4, across from the Visitor Center in White Rock starting Wednesday,...
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center Among Top in U.S. for Social Responsibility, Equity and Care
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC) is ranked among the top hospitals in the country for being most equitable and socially responsible. SRMC’s also received top marks for patient outcomes, value of care, community benefit and pay equity, among others. The Lown...
Sundance short films hit the Guild
From June 23 to June 27, the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour – created by the nonprofit Sundance Institute – came to the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque. The showcase featured seven short films spanning genre and medium, from animation to documentary. Three of the seven films...
Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations Wing welcomes new commander in July
According to an announcement from Cannon Air Force Base, the 27th Special Operations Wing is expected to see a change in leadership on July 15 with the departure of its commander, US Air Force Col. Jeremy Bergin.
Local icon raises nearly $1 million in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces icon is celebrating her 97th birthday by generously giving to others, in the form of a scholarship fund To those who know Barbara Hubbard, or "Mother Hubbard," as she's affectionately referred to, this is no surprise. She's raised more than $800,000 already, thanks to her ACTS scholarship program that helps students break into the entertainment world.
City of Gallup to mill streets starting July 8
The City of Gallup will be closing some streets around the city starting July 8. The project is expected to go on until July 26. Princeton Avenue from McKinley Drive to the end of the curb and Wilson Avenue from McKinley Drive to a dead end will be milled during that time. The mining is in advance of paving that will happen at a later date.
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