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The Righteous, Santa Fe Opera
Librettist Tracy K. Smith and composer Gregory Spears discuss the world premiere of “The Righteous” at the Santa Fe Opera. “The Righteous” is an exploration of faith, power, and ambition set against the backdrop of the 1980s American southwest. HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR BRAD BERTELLI. Uncovering surprising...
Gravity Bound takes the lead after first round of 2024 NMIPAC in Santa Fe
In case anyone missed the news that we shared on Facebook (and if you’re not on that app, you’re probably a happier human) on Saturday, the first round of the 2024 New Mexico Brewers Guild IPA Challenge posted the voting totals with Gravity Bound out in front. The...
Priest miscalculates in removing “Apache Christ”
The Catholic Church stumbled badly. In the dark of night, Father Peter Chudy Sixtus Simeon-Aguinam and his accomplices removed beloved paintings from St. Joseph Apache Mission on the Mescalero Apache Reservation and spirited them away. When parish staff and volunteers opened the church on June 27, they were shocked to find the sanctuary stripped of the eight-foot “Apache Christ,” by Franciscan Friar Robert Lentz, a famed iconographer.
Haven House celebrates new pet shelter
Haven House, a shelter for domestic violence survivors, celebrated the addition of its pet shelter section with a ribbon cutting July 12. The shelter idea started a while back but faced funding issues because Haven House operates as a nonprofit. Leadership Sandoval stepped in and started the "For Pet's Sake" project.
Hezgothelook Z wins Rainbow Futurity in imppessive fashion at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, N.M. — There will be a chance for a Triple Crown winner this year in quarter horse racing for 2-year-olds. Hezgothelook Z proved much the best Sunday afternoon in winning the second leg of the Triple Crown, the $1 million Rainbow Futurity. He won by 1 and 1/4 lengths and did so in a time of :19.30 seconds over 400 yards as the 1-2 favorite at post time. ...
Block party encourages safe summer for local kids
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are teaming up once again to encourage teenagers to stay out of trouble this summer. As part of the Summer of Nonviolence Program, local officials hosted a block party in southeast Albuquerque on Sunday. The party at Wilson Pool featured free swimming, music, food, break […]
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)
Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dog
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A now-former security guard, who caught a break after he pleaded guilty to beating a man, is in trouble once again. We are now seeing newly released video of that beating and learn what he is now accused of doing to a homeless man and the man’s dog. “Came up over here, […]
Weaver returns to CHS cheer — this time as coach
The Cleveland High School cheer team has a new head coach, and it's one of their former cheerleaders, Maddison Weaver. “It means so much to me to be back at Cleveland. Being an alumni and past cheerleader, I couldn’t be more excited to give back to the school and program that shaped me,” Weaver said. “Another big push schoolwide this year is to bring back that ‘electric’ school spirit that Cleveland is known for.”
New Mexico State's OF Keith Jones II drafted by the Texas Rangers in ninth round
The Texas Rangers drafted New Mexico State's Keith Jones II in round nine with the 285th overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft on Monday. Jones, from Brentwood, Calif., becomes the first Aggie drafted by the Rangers in program history and the ninth Aggie to be drafted in the first ten rounds of the MLB draft.
San Juan College to feature ‘One Navajo’ exhibit
“One Navajo” artwork by Ed Singer will be exhibited at the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery from Aug. 2 to 30, according to a news release. The exhibit will include paintings, pastels, and drawings from the 1970s to today, blending Old Master techniques with Native-driven subjects.
M’tucci’s holds special 11-year anniversary dinner at Old Town Farm
M’tucci’s is celebrating their 11th anniversary. M’tucci’s has been serving up delicious food with great ambiance to the community for years now and they are taking it even one step further for this celebration. John Haas, partner/company president of M’tucci’s, said the group really wanted to...
Ultramarathon runner launches campaign to raise funds for Special Olympics New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Ultrarunner Adam Trubow created a campaign called 100 Friends for 100 Miles and is challenging New Mexicans to “become a friend”. His goal is to raise $50,000 for Special Olympics programs in New Mexico and create awareness. Trubow will run the Leadville Trail...
Las Cruces voters to decide on gross receipts tax hike in November
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (CBS4) — Voters in Las Cruces will soon decide whether there will be an increase in gross receipts tax throughout the city. The proposed tax increase would pertain to goods and services bought throughout the city of Las Cruces. Las Cruces city leaders voted to put...
NMHealth to provide free back-to-school vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Las Cruces Public Health Office is offering free back-to-school vaccinations. NMHealth said the vaccinations will be offered on the following dates and times at 1170 N. Solano Dr.: The vaccinations are for all children ages 18 years or younger, regardless if they are […]
THE BALL IS BACK! THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES YEAR THREE OF ANNUAL GALA!
New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are excited to announce that their annual gala – “The Ball” – is back for year three! The Ball is the single largest annual fundraiser for the Somos Unidos Foundation each year. This year, The Ball will be held at Atlantic Aviation in Albuquerque, in a massive airplane hangar. Doors open at 6 PM on September 7th, and tickets are on-sale NOW! Get yours HERE!
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