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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 Peak/Calf Canyon fires.
New Mexico denies film incentive application on ‘Rust’ movie after fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. — Producers of the western movie “Rust” may have to forgo a robust economic incentive as they try to sell the film to distributors and fulfill financial obligations to the immediate family of a cinematographer who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal in 2021.
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...
New Mexico state park shuts off water to help city
RVers who plan on staying at New Mexico’s Storrie Lake State Park should plan on arriving with full fresh water tanks. All this because that New Mexico state park has shut off its water to help the nearby city of Las Vegas. Floods of ash and debris impact reservoir.
Man dies in Hobbs after a 4th of July firework incident
HOBBS, N.M. — One person has died after a firework incident on 4th of July in Hobbs, New Mexico, according to a press release from the Hobbs Fire Department. According to the release, Hobbs FD received an emergency call in regards to a traumatic injury in the 1300 block of West Sanger St.
Water Experts Convene in Santa Fe to Envision the Future
Santa Fe was the site of a very forward-looking water use conference in late June. The Next Generation Water Summit held here annually for the past seven years, featured speakers in the field from all over the country and world to discuss and debate the latest developments in getting the most out of our water supply.
New Mexico native earns DI women’s hockey scholarship
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While New Mexico isn’t exactly known for women’s hockey, that doesn’t mean that talent can’t be found in the Land of Enchantment. Sonny Watrous earned a scholarship at Providence over 20 years ago, and now a second player has found a spot at the Division I level. Albuquerque native Taylor Hartinger has […]
Food trucks flock to Northern Meadows
If you're a fan of food trucks, Northern Meadows is the place to be. “They’re a lot of small businesses out here who share what they have for the community; coming out here means you’re supporting these local businesses,” Asia Lovato said, who is an employee at Thai Cuisine Food Truck.
Annual Ice Cream Social offered cool summertime fun
It’s cold, sweet and sticky, and on a hot July 4, nothing screams summer quite like ice cream. That was the premise behind Farmington Museum Foundation’s Annual Ice Cream Social held at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center. People of all ages enjoyed a cloudless blue...
APD bomb squad find grenades at Saver's in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As shoppers go out to enjoy their Friday, many in Northwest Albuquerque did not expect to see an Albuquerque police presence with its bomb squad. "Yeah, I think that's actually pretty insane, especially since I live right up the road," Rudy Grano said. He's a resident...
Area couple arrested for alleged ‘chronic shoplifting’
A couple accused of attempting to steal three minibikes from Tractor Supply Co. has new charges in a string of shoplifting incidents at the Farmington Home Depot. Frank Jones, 49, of Aztec, was charged with two counts of third-degree felony shoplifting, larceny, and Amanda Waller, 43, of Aztec, was charged with one count of third-degree felony shoplifting, larceny.
It’s official: New Albuquerque Community Safety director appointed
Fresh off moving into its new headquarters, the Albuquerque Community Safety Department has a new — yet familiar — director. Jodie Esquibel, who had been the department’s acting director since March, officially took the permanent position Friday. In a press release announcing Esquibel’s selection, Mayor Tim Keller...
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