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Three Local Women Named Top Leaders
Three Las Cruces women were named this year among the “Top 50 Women Leaders of New Mexico” by a national publication and international professional organization. Mandy Leatherwood Guss, the city of Las Cruces communications director; Mónica Torres, interim president of New Mexico State University; and Yu-Feng “Winnie” Lee, professor and department head of the economics, applied statistics and international business at NMSU, were included in the ranking, according to the Aug. 19 online issue of Women We Admire.
Sunland Park residents warned of discolored water post water line repair
SUNLAND PARK, N. M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The troubled water utility company that serves Sunland Park and Santa Teresa alerted customers of possible discolored water after they repaired a water line. The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority took to Facebook Tuesday afternoon to issue a warning of service disruption and...
Bulldog soccer coach wants top spot in state tournament
An opening season loss might leave some coach’s sour. Artesia Bulldogs soccer head coach Philip Jowers had a different reaction after opening the 2024 season Aug. 20 with a home defeat against Hobbs. “We just played the 5A state champs and had them scared,” he said during a post-game...
Football Recap: Artesia Starts off Right with Win over Carlsbad
Artesia gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by the Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls at home to the tune of 44-7. The victory was familiar territory for the Bulldogs who have now won six games in a row dating back to last season.
Football Recap: Raton Starts Season with Win Against Tohatchi
Raton gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Tohatchi Cougars 41-0 at home. Cannon Walton had a dynamite game for Raton, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 150 yards and three touchdowns. Walton's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Joseph Saenz was Walton's top target, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids wrapping up fundraising month
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each year KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids goes to Title 1 Schools and gifts each student with a new pair of shoes. August is the KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids fundraising month, with the month coming to an end there is still time to donate to help students get a new pair of shoes.
AFT Union rejects UNM Hospital’s request to negotiate
Once again, the United Health Professionals of New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and UNM Hospital have failed to come together to negotiate a contract on behalf of the employees the union seeks to represent who work at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC).
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We maintain a weather alert through Labor Day weekend for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Widespread severe weather is not expected; however, a few thunderstorms could be on the stronger side, with brief heavy rain, CG lightning, and gusty winds to ~40-50mph. Although it's not a complete washout, numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon. The cold front is going to stall somewhere in the North Texas/Southwest Oklahoma region, according to some major models. When this happens, it'll provide an additional focus point for showers and thunderstorms. At this moment, there's still some uncertainty as to where...
Governor Abbott Breaks Ground on New Terrell State Hospital
In what marks a significant stride toward bolstering mental health infrastructure in North Texas, Governor Greg Abbott presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Terrell State Hospital—a facility aimed at offering inpatient psychiatric care to the region. According to a press release from the governor's office, the construction of this 415,000-square-foot hospital is bolstered by a legislative appropriation of $573 million and is slated for completion towards the end of 2027.
Fort Worth-made ‘next generation’ stealth fighter jet presented to Polish government
A Fort Worth-assembled stealth fighter jet will have a thunderous impact on NATO ally Poland’s national defense, officials said. Lockheed Martin’s first F-35A Lightning II was presented to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony involving senior government and military leaders Wednesday morning at the Air Force Plant 4 production facility in Fort Worth.
Amarillo City Council addresses AEDC concerns, revisits ballot language
The Amarillo City Council addressed complaints about the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) during a two-part, closed-door executive session at Tuesday’s meeting. The council discussed concerns raised by a citizen group regarding financial transfers by the AEDC to The Range, a local entity. Mayor Cole Stanley stated that the executive session was productive, helping align the council with the facts and legal context of the transfers. ...
Update: Amarillo man, 75, dies in Loop 335 head-on crash Wednesday
One person was killed and one person injured in a head-on crash Wednesday that shut down a section of Loop 335 in Randall County, according the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, a 2005 Kenworth truck tractor/semi-trailer was heading south on SL 335 five miles east of Amarillo at about 12:35 p.m. Aug. 28, while a 2015 Ford F-150 was heading north. ...
Dream Comes True: Sick Girl From Texas Gets Taylor Swift Surprise!
A 10-year-old girl in Texas named Kennedy Coke has been fighting cancer since she was two. And she's been a Taylor Swift fan just as long. So random people online are sending her to go see Taylor in concert for the first time. Here's what they said on the GoFundMe...
Increased rain chances with Thursday evening cold front
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — After what has been one of the hottest Augusts on record for Amarillo this year, a highly anticipated cold front will sweep across the Texas panhandle before the month comes to a close. This moderate cold front is expected to arrive to the Oklahoma panhandle Thursday evening and slowly push south through the rest of the Texas panhandle Thursday night.
Texas Government Appoints Amarillo Business Owner Bobby Lee to Texas Commission on the Arts
In a move that confirms Texas' commitment to engendering a vibrant cultural atmosphere, Governor Greg Abbott has made a notable addition to the Texas Commission on the Arts. Robert "Bobby" Lee, an Amarillo business co-owner renowned for his stake in The Big Texan Steak Ranch, has been appointed to a five-year term on the Commission. His tenure is set to stretch until the end of August 2029, an end date reflecting the long-term expectations the State has in its appointees.
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