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County Commission pauses on demolition of Otis Gymnasium
Your browser does not support the audio element. The old Otis Gym south of Carlsbad will remain standing for now. Eddy County’s Board of County Commissioners canceled a bid to tear down the building, which has not had any use for several years. Built in 1947, the building has...
Silver Alert: Elderly man last seen in Tucumcari
New Mexico State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man last seen on May 30, 2024 at a Circle K in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The Quay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 76-year-old Carmel Jasper. Jasper is 5'10 , weighs 185 pounds...
Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks
Your browser does not support the audio element. Thursday, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jaycee Park. The show will begin when the sky is totally dark, likely around 9 p.m., according to Jessica Bollema, the Assistant Director of the Chamber of Commerce. The show will include choreographed music, which viewers can hear by tuning into the radio stations AM 990 and FM 93.7, Bollema said. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 8:30 p.m.
Albuquerque mayor vetoes plan to change election thresholds; city council may override decision
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City councilors recently approved a ballot measure to let voters decide if the election for mayor and city council seats should be based on who receives the most votes or if there should be a minimum threshold. However, Mayor Tim Keller has vetoed the proposal. Currently, to get elected, a candidate needs […]
Lightning starts fire in San Mateo Mountains, west of Socorro
SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service says lightning has sparked a new fire west of Socorro. The fire, called the Fisher Fire, was reported July 1, 2024. Fire crews were initially delayed due to weather issues, the Forest Service says. July 3, crews were able to access the fire to begin their response. Fire […]
Las Cruces works to remedy homelessness, in wake of U.S. Supreme Court Oregon decision
The Supreme Court's ruling last week that allows municipalities to fine and jail unhoused people for sleeping outside took place at a time when Las Cruces is in the process of addressing concerns around its own unhoused population. The Court's 6 to 3 ruling on June 28, 2024, overturned a...
KSJE honored two state awards for Connie Mack coverage
According to a news release, KSJE 90.9 FM received two 2024 New Mexico Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for its exceptional coverage of the 2023 Connie Mack World Series. Along with KSJE, Kirk Carpenter was named Best in Sports Play-by-Play coverage. Keith Neil and KSJE were honored as Best...
NMSU journalism student helps cover Paris Olympics as NBC Sports intern
Noah Apodaca will begin his senior year at New Mexico State University this fall after a once-in-a-lifetime internship with NBC Sports during the Paris 2024 Olympics in July and August. “I'm just really excited,” Apodaca said. “I grew up watching the big networks, CBS, NBC, ABC. And now to have the opportunity to work alongside very talented and skilled media professionals is a very big privilege.” ...
Rich Alday to be inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame; Alyssa Aguilar named Big 12 All-Academic
The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABSA) announced the eight coaches who will be inducted into its Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 and former Pima and New Mexico coach Rich Alday was at the top of the list. “Alday began his illustrious coaching career at Pima...
New Mexico Philharmonic to perform live during ‘The Princess Bride’ film
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Philarmonic is offering a new to experience The Princess Bridge. The orchestra will perform the score from the popular 1980s adventure film as it plays on a 40-foot screen. The performance is set for October 26 at Popejoy Hall with tickets going on sale on July 12 at 10 […]
Free debris removal around Ruidoso open for sign-up, needs 75 Lincoln County land-owners to start
Debris cleanup from wildfire and intense flash flooding on the South Fork and Salt fires’ burn scars is now available for some Lincoln County property owners around Ruidoso. New Mexico emergency management officials want to fill 75 spots to cover debris inspection, cleanup, removal and the costs for those services. The program is currently open […] The post Free debris removal around Ruidoso open for sign-up, needs 75 Lincoln County land-owners to start appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Wilderwood nonprofit for autistic support holding fundraiser
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wilderwood is a nonprofit providing equine inspired, autistic-led, services, research, and programs for the autistic community with a focus on women. The organization is holding a major fundraising event, AutFest New Mexico on July 13 at Hotel Andaluz. The fest informs, educates and celebrates achievements and talents of autistic women. The event will […]
4th of July events and celebrations.
4th of July events and celebrations. Corrales, 4th of July parade. 10 a.m. Corrales Road (watch for KANW!) Los Lunas, parade, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parade ends of Don Pasqual Road. Celebrations. Albuquerque, Freedom 4th, at Balloon Fiesta Park. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Concert and fireworks. Santa Fe,...
Las Cruces student-athletes receive Gatorade’s Players of the Year nods
Two student-athletes from Las Cruces High School and Organ Mountain High were selected as Gatorade Players of the Year following their academic achievements, volunteerism and on-field success. Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain was selected as the 2023-24 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, while Kaselle...
Central Consolidated Schools mourns death of Kirtland Central High School principal
Kirtland Central High School Principal Rebecca Benedict has died. Steve Carlson, superintendent of Central Consolidated School District, notified the district community of her death in an email Monday. A statement from former Superintendent Colleen Bowman said Benedict died Sunday, June 30, in her hometown of Houston, Texas. At the CCSD...
Fee Free Adoptions, Fun And Games July 4th At Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society
On July 4th, it’s all fun and games at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter at 100 Caja Del Rio. The shelter is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and they will even have free hot dogs (beef or vegan), games, prizes and more. Earlier this week, Santa Fe Humane...
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