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‘Taylor Talks’ highlight southern New Mexico history
It may not be open yet, but the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site has been generating a lot of buzz as the dates grow closer to the projected opening of the Visitor Center in the fall of this year. A grand opening will follow in the Fall of 2025. To keep the public informed on the site’s progress, a four-part lecture series will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
Las Cruces cannabis company receives $50k from the state for economic development.
Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis dispensary and producer based in Oregon with manufacturing facilities in Las Cruces, received a $50,130 grant for job training, according to an announcement from the New Mexico Economic Development Department on July 17. The grant is meant to train up to seven new employees with...
Ruidoso residents grapple with wildfires and flash floods, plead for aid
RUIDOSO, N.M. — Ruidoso residents are grappling with the aftermath of wildfires and ongoing flash floods, struggling to protect their homes and pleading for aid. "We got water around the whole entire house. It was kind of crazy and scary all in the same deal," Corey Sexton, a resident of Ruidoso, said.
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Back to School Supply Drive. Deadline Aug. 9 at noon. Two drop off locations taking school supply donations. Nizhoni Soaps, 220 W. Main St.; Carrizo Trading Co., 902 San Juan Blvd. Details: Willa (505) 444-1141; Ramondos (505) 592-8711; Matt (505) 258-1760. Thursday, July 25. Downtown Makers Market, 3 p.m. to...
NMSU approves development deal for $15M soundstage
New Mexico State University regents unanimously approved a 12-year agreement to develop a soundstage for film and TV production at the Arrowhead Center, the university’s business and technology arm. The regents met at DACC’s East Mesa campus on June 28. The $15 million complex is funded by the...
Northwest Fishing Report: Trout fishing good in San Juan River
Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using jig heads tipped with worms. Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at (505) 685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information. Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Monday morning was 382 cubic feet per second. Albuquerque Area Drains: We had no reports...
Doña Ana County announces county manager finalists
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Board of County Commissioners in Doña Ana announced Wednesday, July 24 the four finalists to be considered Doña Ana County’s next county manager. Finalists will have on-site interviews and community visits on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10, according to Doña Ana County Commissioners in a news release. […]
FEMA works to bring temporary housing units to Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As flooding continues to damage homes in Ruidoso following the already destructive South Fork Fire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it is working to bring in temporary housing units for those impacted by the disasters. As of Monday, FEMA said that 113 homes...
Local organization works to support people transitioning out of incarceration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –InspirEmpower New Mexico is a nonprofit that works to empower, educate and employ people who are coming out of incarcerations with entrepreneurial focused programs. The organization is hosting its Black and White Sneaker Ball. The event raises funds for InspirEmpower New Mexico which will go towards helping people as they are released from […]
Registration Open Now for Youth Soccer and Volleyball
Registration – July 22nd – August 23rd – $70 per player (card or check only) Late Registration – August 24th – August 30th – $95 per player (card or check only) Volunteer Coaches Needed – 1/2 off 1 player fee until coaching positions are filled. MUST pass a background check!
Friday is the next best chance for rain in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — There's at least a 20-degree difference between temperatures in North Texas' most western and most eastern counties this afternoon. Based on the temperatures seen today, counties to the Southwest have been dealing with more cloud cover on Thursday. There have been a few showers, mainly to the east, and there was even a flood advisory in portions of Bosque and Hill counties. Overall, the rain has been fairly minimal today. Rain chances remain at 30% or less through sunset, then dry conditions are forecast overnight into Friday morning. Friday is the last chance for rain, but it'll once again be a scenario where the farther south/east, the more likely it is to see some showers. Highs will remain below normal, in the 80s and low 90s, Friday through Sunday. Once high pressure builds back in across the central U.S. next week, temperature highs return to normal or above. Comparing triple-digit days from last summer through this year, it's noticeable how few triple-digit days the area has had this June compared to last. The cooler temps can't last forever though. August 1 is coming in hot.
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Address Recent Surge of Army Aviation Class A Mishaps to Prevent Further Loss of Life
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in sending a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Wormuth expressing concern about the high number of recent Army Aviation accidents. One of the deadliest of those accidents occurred in Rio Grande City, Texas where a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash killed two National Guard Soldiers, one U.S. Border Patrol agent, and critically injured another Guardsman. Congressional oversight is crucial to ensuring the safety and accountability of Army aviation operations and decreasing the current trend of accidents to prevent further loss of life.
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Former Amarillo Mayor, prominent businessman, philanthropist Jerry Hodge dies at 81
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Jerry Hodge, a former Amarillo mayor, as well as businessman and philanthropist, died Thursday at age 81. Hodge served as the Mayor of Amarillo from 1977 through 1981. He was the youngest mayor in city history. He also served on the City Council from 1973...
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