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Scientists raise concerns after dangerous flash flooding follows weeks of wildfires: 'It's going to be a long road to recovery'
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. After their initial danger, what they leave behind can create problems that pose more significant risks. The resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, has been repeatedly hit by flash floods. Recent rainfall events have prompted flash flood emergencies and advisories, forcing the evacuation of some residents from the town of nearly 8,000 and causing officials to close a portion of U.S. Highway 70.
NM Corrections Department debuts ‘Be Pro, Be Proud’ workshop
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Corrections Department is the first state prison system to host an immersive mobile workshop for inmates. The “Be Pro, Be Proud,” mobile workshop has helped students learn about in-demand careers, but this time it’s headed to Albuquerque to teach inmates instead. The mobile workshop uses hands-on simulators and virtual […]
Governor, Legislature feud over crime with special session just days away
Closed-door disagreements about the special legislative session on crime spilled into public view Monday, with the governor and top legislative leaders hosting dueling press conferences blaming each other for an impasse just days before lawmakers are set to convene. At a Roundhouse conference room, lawmakers accused the governor of presenting half-baked half-measures to the state’s […] The post Governor, Legislature feud over crime with special session just days away appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Kingman Awarded RAISE Grant for I-40 TradePort Corridor Project
The City of Kingman is thrilled to announce its pivotal role in the transformative I-40 TradePort Corridor project, enhancing trade along Interstate 40 from California to New Mexico. On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded RAISE Grant funds to this project, marking a significant investment in new...
Interstate 25 reopens after closure in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — All traffic lanes going northbound are now back open on Interstate 25. The closure was at Paseo del Norte, according to NM Roads. Follow: Interactive traffic map from Traffic Watch 7. The closure happened Wednesday afternoon, July 17. First responders could be seen responding to a...
Albuquerque con man sentenced for violating probation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A career con man admitted to violating his probation from a 2007 racketeering case. Andrew Miller appeared in an Albuquerque courtroom Wednesday morning where Judge Angela Jewell sentenced him to 10 months in prison. Miller was initially sentenced to five years in 2017 for the...
Memorial service honors fallen first responders two years after BCSO helicopter crash
TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been two years since four Bernalillo County first responders died in a helicopter crash in the line of duty. BCSO’s Metro 2 crashed after assisting crews with the East Mesa fire and on Tuesday, loved ones gathered at the East Mountain Memorial Wall to honor their memory. On July 16, 2022, Bernalillo […]
Family of missing Pueblo woman calls for homicide investigation
BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – When the body of a missing mother from the Jemez Pueblo turned up in a ravine, her family had more questions than answers. They claim New Mexico law enforcement agencies botched a criminal case before it even began. Lynelle Tafoya’s family is now asking the feds to step in. Latest from KRQE […]
VIDEO: Police arrest Santa Fe men accused of dragging homeless man through parking lot
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A homeless man was chained to the back of a Jeep and dragged across a gas station parking lot. The situation ended with two gas station workers ending up behind bars. It was a December night in Santa Fe when officers arrived at the Speedway at Agua Fria and Siler Rd., […]
Jordan’s Way to host fundraiser for Tucumcari animal rescue
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Jordan’s Way will host a fundraiser Thursday to benefit a Tucumcari animal rescue. Organizers say Jordan’s Way will host the fundraiser to raise awareness for Paws and Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County. The event will feature challenges for volunteers and community members. Jordan’s...
Rocket Lab Celebrates CHIPS Act Funding Preliminary Agreement in Albuquerque
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, welcomed government and community leaders at its space-grade solar cells manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, July 15, 2024, to celebrate Rocket Lab’s signed preliminary agreement under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716915527/en/ Rocket Lab executive leadership, Congressional leaders and state and local officials, gathered at the Company’s space-grade solar cells manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to celebrate Rocket Lab’s signed preliminary agreement under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. Pictured (left to right): Dr. Brad Clevenger, VP & General Manager of Rocket Lab Space Systems; U.S. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury; Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves; and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich. (Image credit: Tiffani Cornish Photo)
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office taking school supply donations for families in need
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is looking to help kids get ready to head back to school by stuffing backpacks with school supplies. BCSO is accepting school supply donations at all of their substations for elementary through high school students. The department said they see the need in the low-income communities they […]
Arrest made after home shooting death in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. — A man is facing first-degree murder and other related charges after a woman was found dead outside a home. Officers with the Ruidoso Police Department responded to a home on Mustang Drive. The response was around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The 911 caller said he shot a woman in his driveway.
Parker McCollum’s fired up about Burn It Down Tour: “It just gets better and better every night”
If you’ve seen a Burn It Down Tour show and want to attend another one, Parker McCollum‘s done his job. “Oh goodness, it’s been rowdy. Burn It Down tour has been crazy. Every night’s been so intense. We come out fire and take them all the way down, try to rip their heart out, and then put it back in and take them up again and try to leave them wanting more,” Parker tells the press of his headlining run. “I feel like we’ve accomplished that every night onstage.”
Manhattan Project National Historical Park To Host Days Of Peace And Remembrance In 79th Anniversary Observance Of Atomic Bombings Of Japan
DENVER – Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host “Days of Peace and Remembrance” across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Names Gabriel Nemiroff New Director Of Education
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNS&H) announced Gabriel Nemiroff as its new director of education. Nemiroff joined the Museum July 8, 2024. “The Museum is excited to welcome Gabe to this integral role,” NMNS&H President and CEO Jennifer Hayden said. “This critical position connects educational programs to the Museum’s mission and sets the pace for informal learning. Gabe’s experience is a natural fit for this role. His guidance will ensure the Museum is one of the best places for children and adults to learn the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”
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