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Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at ‘Freedom 4th’ event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s the biggest 4th of July celebration in Albuquerque – the “Freedom 4th” show at Balloon Fiesta Park. For some, the celebration is a family tradition. “To me, Fourth of July means spending time with my family,” said Isaiah Chavez. “Especially the family I have out here in town because I don’t get […]
Judge clears way for Alec Baldwin to go to trial next week after last-minute efforts to toss ‘Rust’ case fail
(CNN) — A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for the prosecution of Alec Baldwin next week, refusing the latest in a series of attempts by the actor and his legal team to have his criminal case connected to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the 2021 set of the film “Rust” dismissed.
NMSU to develop four new accelerators to boost small businesses
NEW MEXICO – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received a grant that will help the Arrowhead Center develop and deploy four Sprint accelerators. With support from the NMSU Foundation, the NMSU Arrowhead Center received the grant from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and El Paso Electric’s New Mexico Economic Development Initiative.
Gallup Police seek help locating man charged with first degree murder
Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man named Isaac Dominguez. Dominguez is five feet and eight inches tall, and weighs about 150 pounds. He is 37 years old. He has an open District Court Warrant with Nationwide extradition for failure to comply on the original...
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.
Ruidoso offering free community meals
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Village of Ruidoso is offering free community meals. Friday through Sunday, you can pick up lunch at the River Crossing Ministries in Ruidoso starting at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., they will be offering dinner. More information is available on the Village of Ruidoso […]
Tesla owner calls out annoying driver behavior at public charging spot: 'Call your local tow company'
A Tesla driver found it hard to snag a spot at a Supercharger site in New Mexico with nearly all the bays full. But the lack of availability wasn't because they were all taken by electric vehicles. In a post to the r/TeslaModel3 community on Reddit, they shared a picture...
Ram soccer teams host youth for summer camp
The Rio Rancho High School soccer teams hosted a youth summer camp June 26-28. “Our goal was to give the kids a nice, friendly environment where they could have fun and really expand upon their skills,” junior Dax Martin said. “There were a lot of high-skilled youngsters.”
Farmington shows its patriotism at Freedom Days fireworks display
Red, white and blue spread across the city of Farmington on Wednesday night, as the annual Freedom Days firework display lit up the skies to usher in the Fourth of July festivities. Crowds gathered at churches, school parking lots, sidewalks, backyards and anywhere they could get a glance at the...
Photos: Farmington celebrates Independence Day
Members of the Lovato, Rivera and Montoya families pose for a photo while waiting for the fire display at the Vietnam Veterans Park on Butler Avenue on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Farmington. (Curtis Ray Benally/Special to the Tri-City Record)
Bloomfield’s River Walk gets a face-lift
A pretty little piece of real estate set aside for the public’s enjoyment recently received a face-lift from the city of Bloomfield. Work has recently been completed on the latest project at Vereda Dei Rio San Juan, more colloquially referred to as Bloomfield’s River Walk. Located south of U.S. Highway 64 at the end of South First Street, the area hugs the San Juan River as it meanders on its way west. The park was first established in 2001, and various improvements have been made over the intervening years, according to George Duncan, Bloomfield City Manager.
For People Of Color, 4th Of July Is Bittersweet
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — As many in the United States celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, some minorities have mixed feelings about the revelry of fireworks and parades in an atmosphere of tension on several fronts. How do you celebrate during what some people of color consider troubling times? Blacks, Latinos and immigrant rights advocates […] The post For People Of Color, 4th Of July Is Bittersweet appeared first on Black America Web.
1 person killed in fatal wreck in Randall County Thursday
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that one person was killed in a motorcycle wreck Thursday evening in Randall County. According to DPS, a vehicle going south on S. Western St failed to yield right of way to a motorcycle at the stop intersection of W. McCormick Rd and S. […]
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