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Bernalillo Public Schools Graduation Rates Surpass State Average for First Time
Bernalillo Public Schools (BPS) has outperformed state averages in graduation rates for the first time. That’s according to a news release from the school district citing the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). The achievement marks a milestone in the district’s ongoing efforts to raise educational standards and student outcomes. According to the NMPED, improvement has been noticeable among economically disadvantaged students, English learners and students with disabilities. “This is a first for our district […]
Sandoval County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Safety Building
Sandoval County officials and community members gathered July 23 in Bernalillo for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Public Safety Building. The facility is expected to enhance local law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The $12.2 million building is located on the Sandoval County complex at 7255 Oersted Road NE in Bernalillo. The building was funded by county, state, and federal contributions. The 19,240-square-foot facility features advanced technology, training facilities and an emergency operations center. […]
Live updates from 2024 Connie Mack World Series
FARMINGTON – Friday, 3:48 p.m. The Texas Twelve have added to their lead, scoring four times in the top of the fourth inning, dominating the North Texas Longhorns by a score of 9-2. Texas Twelve 9, North Texas 2 (Top 4th) Midland 14, Mississauga 1 (Top 4th) D-Bat United...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering...
New Mexico Braces for Major Heat Impact Following Decreased Storm Activity
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is preparing for a significant shift in weather patterns as storm coverage begins to diminish today, with more noticeable decreases expected Sunday and Monday. As storm activity decreases, temperatures are set to rise, with triple-digit heat predicted for many areas next week. According to...
What’s happening around New Mexico July 26-August 1
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 26 to August 1. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Museum of Nuclear Science and History opening new exhibit – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is unveiling a new exhibit: Mission Aerospace. The new exhibit is a multi-layered, interactive exploration […]
Self-taught local glasswork artist fine tunes his skills
While he’s only been involved with glass blowing for three years, Richard Richards has already gained a reputation for his work glasswork flowers and the marbles that are becoming his passion. On Saturday, Richards was set up out front of A Dispensary Near Me on Manzanares Street in Socorro,...
Las Cruces administrator Bencomo among finalist for Doña Ana County manager
Doña Ana County has moved closer to hiring a county manager. The Board of County Commissioners released a list of four finalists this week. According to a news release, the candidates will be on-site for interviews and community visits Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. Community feedback will be collected in-person and through an online portal on the Doña Ana County website at that time. ...
Oppenheimer Festival 2024 To Feature: ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ At SALA Los Alamos Event Center
The Oppenheimer Festival 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of the powerful and evocative documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico”, as a featured highlight of this year’s festival. This documentary sheds light on the untold story of the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear bomb detonation in New Mexico, and its devastating impact on the local Hispanic and Native American communities.
Delicious New Addition To Los Alamos … Pi Pizzeria!
New local business, Pi Pizzeria offers a variety of delicious, handcrafted pizzas. Courtesy/Chamber. Pi Pizzeria, a new venture by local entrepreneur Erin Gentry, a graduate of the 2024 Los Alamos Business Accelerator. Pi Pizzeria premiered its pizzas at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market, selling out completely before noon. Gentry...
SFNF Signs Two Collaboration Agreements With Conservation Based Non-Profit ‘Trees, Water and People’
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) signs two separate agreements with Fort Collins, Colo., based “Trees, Water and People” (TWP) to build upon successful collaborations between the SFNF and local Pueblos on reforestation, watershed improvement and forest restoration within the Jemez Ranger District. Trees,...
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos To Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser For Ruidoso Fire & Flood Victims Sunday July 28
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos invites the community to a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sunday, July 28, at Karen McLaughlin Hall of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Dr., to benefit fire and flood victims in Ruidoso. The breakfast includes...
Tomalak Is Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race
Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR. Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR.
NM governor says special session ‘was not fair,’ but she won’t punish wildfire survivors for it
More than a week after a contentious special legislative session, New Mexico’s governor still has not signed the single piece of legislation lawmakers sent to her desk. As part of a wide ranging five-hour-long town hall meeting in Las Cruces on Thursday night, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham talked about House Bill 1, the only proposal […]
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