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Radioactive waste storage continues in New Mexico with 14,000th shipment
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Energy says the 14,000th shipment of transuranic nuclear waste has been placed into the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, New Mexico. “This marks an important milestone in our mission to clean up the country’s legacy waste dating back to World War II and Cold War eras. […]
Educators, consultants, and lawyers have outsized representation in New Mexico’s legislature
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s laws are created by a group of 112 legislators that are supposed to represent more than two million New Mexicans. But a close look at lawmakers’ financial disclosures shows that a few industries play an outsized role in lining lawmakers’ pockets. Candidates and incumbents for the New Mexico legislature […]
Las Cruces Fourth of July Closures
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces will observe Fourth of July holiday. Doña Ana County’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day and Employee Appreciation Day, respectively. Commonly referenced...
Chaparral man survives garage collapse during storm, faces extensive property damage
CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Chaparral residents are dealing with damage to their homes and properties after strong winds and thunderstorms passed through on Sunday. Joel Aguirre said he's lucky to be alive after heavy winds knocked down his garage on top of him. "I was underneath one of the...
Woman takes plea deal in January 2020 Albuquerque murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman took a plea deal on Wednesday for her part in the murder of her friend’s boyfriend. Police said 26-year-old Brianna Archuleta, along with five friends conspired against and murdered Benjamin Moore in January 2020. In court on Wednesday, Archuleta pled no contest to charges of aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit […]
Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season
It’s the way of rain in the high desert: sometimes too little, and then a lot all at once. With more rain expected this week, and an uncertain monsoon season ahead, flash floods threaten lives and homes in the still-burning South Fork and Salt Fires, but also in the burn scars of the 2022 Hermit’s […] The post Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Motorcycle crashes in north Bloomfield
A motorcycle crash in north Bloomfield restricted U.S. Highway 550 between Aztec and Bloomfield to two lanes for two hours. Bloomfield police was called to the crash just before 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. The motorcycle was traveling near the intersection of North First Street and Florida Avenue when the crash occurred.
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.
Silver Alert: Elderly man last seen in Tucumcari
New Mexico State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man last seen on May 30, 2024 at a Circle K in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The Quay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 76-year-old Carmel Jasper. Jasper is 5'10 , weighs 185 pounds...
Lightning starts fire in San Mateo Mountains, west of Socorro
SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service says lightning has sparked a new fire west of Socorro. The fire, called the Fisher Fire, was reported July 1, 2024. Fire crews were initially delayed due to weather issues, the Forest Service says. July 3, crews were able to access the fire to begin their response. Fire […]
New Mexico Philharmonic to perform live during ‘The Princess Bride’ film
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Philarmonic is offering a new to experience The Princess Bridge. The orchestra will perform the score from the popular 1980s adventure film as it plays on a 40-foot screen. The performance is set for October 26 at Popejoy Hall with tickets going on sale on July 12 at 10 […]
4th of July events and celebrations.
4th of July events and celebrations. Corrales, 4th of July parade. 10 a.m. Corrales Road (watch for KANW!) Los Lunas, parade, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parade ends of Don Pasqual Road. Celebrations. Albuquerque, Freedom 4th, at Balloon Fiesta Park. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Concert and fireworks. Santa Fe,...
Las Cruces student-athletes receive Gatorade’s Players of the Year nods
Two student-athletes from Las Cruces High School and Organ Mountain High were selected as Gatorade Players of the Year following their academic achievements, volunteerism and on-field success. Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain was selected as the 2023-24 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, while Kaselle...
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