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Replica of Vietnam War Memorial Wall unveiled in New Mexico
A smaller-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in D.C. was unveiled in Angel Fire, NM. The replica features black granite panels engraved with the names of 58,000 fallen U.S. service members from the war, including 398 New Mexicans.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
Border Patrol appeals to migrant relatives as death toll now at 140 in El Paso Sector
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) – Migrant deaths continue to climb toward record levels in a stretch of New Mexico desert. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the El Paso Sector stretching from Hudspeth County, Texas to the New Mexico-Arizona state line has now recorded 140 migrant deaths this fiscal year. That compares to […]
Bernalillo volleyball team gets visit from college coaches
The Trinidad State Trojans’ volleyball coaches made a visit to the Bernalillo Spartan Learning Academy gymnasium July 22-23 to give some pointers to the Bernalillo High School volleyball program. “We are meeting with the Trinidad State coaches, and they are running a camp for us. We are trying to...
Amarillo’s Latest WTF Moment Is Almost Here – Get Ready
When Amarillo notices a new business going up we start talking. We wonder what it is. We wonder when it is going to open. We look to get our answers. When this new business started going up at I40 and Coulter it really got us wondering WTF it was. I...
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham holds public safety town hall in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Hundreds of southern New Mexico residents attended a public safety town hall hosted by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Las Cruses Thursday afternoon. ABC-7 livestreamed the event: “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a statement earlier in The post New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham holds public safety town hall in Las Cruces appeared first on KVIA.
New Mexico Braces for Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Risk
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is preparing for an increase in storm activity across the western half of the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a warning for residents to expect even stormier conditions on Friday, with a heightened risk of flash flooding, particularly in areas with recent burn scars.
One of Our 50 Is Missing: July 2024
A hair-rising mix-up at the salon. Illustration by Chris Philpot. A recent trim got hairy for REBECCA SCHULTZ in Waukegan, Illinois, when she mentioned an upcoming trip to the Land of Enchantment. “I wish I could go to New Mexico,” the hairdresser replied. “I’ve never been to another country.” Schultz had a tough decision to make: correct her stylist or let her spend the rest of the haircut talking about Mexico? Schultz says she used her head and kept quiet. It felt unwise to argue with a person wielding scissors.
7 Days: July 24, 2024
1. Gov. Lujan Grisham tells state legislators they should be “embarrassed” for ending session without considering her proposals. Lawmakers tell the governor whatever she says bounces off of them and sticks to her. 2. Sundance Festival considers Santa Fe for its 2027 relocation. Maybe the Guadalupe Street construction...
Creative Masterpieces Educates While Inspiring Creativity
Creative Masterpieces owner Katherine Gabriel prepares to mix paint during her summer camp program Tuesday. Gabriel opened her art studio July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com. The retail portion of Creative Masterpieces, which opened July 16 at 147 Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com.
Gallery Shows Off Big-Name Art
Weems Gallery and Framing has been around for 45 years and keeps changing with the times. Owner Sheila McVeigh says she has two main goals for the gallery: To keep prices within a wide and affordable range and to give back to the local community. One of the ways she plans to achieve both of these goals is through the gallery’s August resale art show and reception with over 250 works by well-known, local artists from their private collections. It’s an opportunity for novice collectors to shop locally and hopefully get a bargain or even just to relax after work with a little glass of wine and see some artwork that they may never otherwise see.
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
New Mexico Baseball has been awarded the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, the organization announced Wednesday. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball — over 800 in total — were honored with this year’s award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. The Lobo baseball program posted a 3.435 cumulative GPA over the 2023-2024 academic year to qualify.
NMSU talks about 2024 expectations at CUSA Football Media Day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Conference USA Football Kickoff for the 2024 season was held at the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday. New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez, offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, and linebacker Buddha Peleti were in Frisco representing the Aggies at the league’s media day. NMSU is […]
Community orgs plan to attend governor’s town hall, but members of the public still unaware
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first public safety town hall is tonight in Las Cruces, but some members of the public are seemingly unaware of the community discussion. The town hall was announced by the governor’s office Monday, four days after the hours-long special legislative session called by Lujan Grisham to pass several […]
New Mexico Dispensary Mistakes Cost Them $350K
A handful of violations at an Albuquerque, New Mexico dispensary grand opening celebration set them back about $350,000 dollars. The dispensary, located at 1340 Broadway Blvd. NE, reached a deal with the states Cannabis Control Division over 5 (alleged), violations of the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act. They won't have...
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