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Petition asks Albuquerque City Council to pump the brakes on e-bikes in the Bosque
Albuquerque City Council is pushing to allow e-bikes in the Bosque, along with other unpaved open spaces around the city; but some want to pump the brakes on this move, saying without careful thought it could make trails more dangerous.
County seeks volunteers for new Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Join Bernalillo County’s effort to transform mental health care by applying for its newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The board’s goal is to help the county build a comprehensive and community-based behavioral health system. The board was created after commissioners passed a law that set up the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority.
Rio Rancho is the 35th best place in America for families
The city of Rio Rancho continues to garner national acclaim. After a national study has ranked Rio Rancho as the second most affordable city in the western United States last week, Fortune released a report Thursday that ranked Rio Rancho as the 35th best place in America for families to live.
Las Cruces flyweight Amy Salinas, El Paso heavyweight Marcos Duran set for fights Saturday
Las Cruces flyweight Amy Salinas never backs down from a challenge. Saturday night will be no different as the 6-5 Salinas takes on 9-1 Yadira Bustillos of Las Vegas, Nevada at the El Paso County Coliseum. ...
New film, TV, and audio studio opening in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s newest film, television, and audio production studio offered a sneak peek of its facility before officially opening. Vault Studios, on 1st Street, said they are placing an emphasis on education and outreach and are offering their facility as a hub where students can practice what they learn in school. The studio […]
New Mexico locals to play in 'Home Run Derby X'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local participants are preparing to participate in the upcoming 'Home Run Derby X' in Albuquerque. Lobos baseball players from the past and present will compete in the event. That includes former Lobo Jared Mang, of Los Alamos, who played one season for the Detroit Tigers organization.
1 injured after shooting at Gallup mall
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department said one person was injured after a shooting at Rio West Mall. Details are limited but witnesses told police that a white car with tinted windows left the scene. The person who was shot was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
How two Kirtland Central High seniors did band camp with no director
With two weeks left in summer break, the halls of Kirtland Central High School were filled the sounds of woodwind and brass instruments ringing through with the occasional drum cadence. The KCHS Band Camp has started because of the dedication of two seniors who are serving as this year’s drum...
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 […]
Metropolitan Detention Center Addresses Inadvertent Inmate Release
Bernalillo County – Following the inadvertent release of Desiree Sanchez on Wednesday, July 24, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is taking additional measures to prevent an incident like this from occurring again. Measures include an extra layer of human review to ensure accuracy during the intake and discharge process.
NMSU Regents professor chosen for prestigious USDA fellowship
New Mexico State University Regents professor Cynthia Bejarano was among 32 faculty and staff that the United States Department of Agriculture welcomed to Washington, D. C. earlier this month in the 2024 class of E. Kika De la Garza Fellows. The group was selected from Hispanic Serving Institutions and Hispanic Serving School Districts across the country.
Clovis police: Arrest warrant issued for former police officer
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The Clovis Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of a former Clovis police officer. According to a press release, Clovis Police Department officers were interviewing individuals that may have been involved with a burglary in February of 2023. During the interviews, a woman...
Appeals court will not rule on Hannah Gutierrez’s appeal until 1st Judicial Court ruling
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Court of Appeals said the First Judicial Court has to decide if Hannah Gutierrez will get a new trial before they decide to take up her appeal. Gutierrez’s lawyers filed a motion asked the appeals court to force the Santa Fe court to rule on their motion for a new trial. […]
AGENDA ROOSEVELT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Portales, NM 88130- Call Meeting to Order. Approve Minutes of July 2, 2024 regular meeting, May 6-8, 28 budget workshops; July 8,16 special meeting. Accounts Payable from June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Check No: 004760-004762; 081412-081654. Total Amount of Checks: $2,235,349.01. Total Amount of Drafts: $159,813.88. 4. Public...
Combatting the ‘not in my backyard’ attitude
The priorities of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association wouldn’t be strange to other neighborhoods across Albuquerque: Increased safety and cleanliness, small business support, increased engagement with residents and elected officials. But its recent focus on housing solutions and services for those experiencing homelessness is less common. Affordable housing...
UNM Health Sciences researchers to test psychedelic drugs as treatments for depression, PTSD and more
Psychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies...
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...
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