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9/11 Day of Service to provide Farmington Family Crisis Center with landscaping
The 9/11 Day of Service Committee, which seeks opportunities for the Four Corners region to help provide services in honor of those who died on the Sept. 11, 2001, will undertake six projects this year. Those projects will include finding volunteers for the Four Corners 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at...
Albuquerque Little Theater youth program presents: Disney’s “Descendants”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The youth program with the Albuquerque Little Theater is bringing its latest production to the stage. July 20, 21 only, they will be performing Disney’s “Descendants.” ‘Descendants’ follows the journey of a group of kids who happen to be the children of classic Disney villains. There will be only two showings of […]
Rob Bareford Named Head Men’s Tennis Coach
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rob Bareford, who won a pair of conference titles with Radford and later coached for two seasons with Montana State, has been named the new head men’s tennis coach for the New Mexico Lobos, announced Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez. Bareford brings with...
4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo coming to Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Mountain Rodeo Association is presenting the 4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo, coming to Santa Fe being held July 19 – 20 at Rodeo de Santa Fe. This year’s event will support the Horses for Heroes charity and local 4-H and FFA programs. The ranch rodeo will include 14 […]
New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
RRHS Cheer find success in UCA Camp in Loveland
The Rio Rancho High School varsity cheer team found a ton of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Masters Camp in Loveland, Colorado, July 10-13. RRHS cheer came home with some hardware after placing second in cheer, second in stunt sequence and first in camp routine.
How does a movie about ABQ’s infamous serial killer case impact the investigation?
It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police...
Central Market celebrates its 29th annual Hatch Chile Celebration with new store items
SAN ANTONIO – Hatch chili peppers will be the big talk at Central Market for two weeks in August during the 29th annual Hatch Chile Pepper celebration. Central Market will celebrate with in-store events from Aug. 7-20, including new products and recipes. Every year during the event, Central Market...
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce offers variety of programs to help small businesses
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce aims to promote economic development, enhance economic opportunities, and provide business and workforce education with an emphasis on the Hispanic and small business communities in Albuquerque and New Mexico. The Chamber also offers a variety of programs and training to Chamber members and minority...
Valles Caldera National Preserve considers resuming entrance fees
JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – Valles Caldera National Preserve is seeking public input on resuming the collection of park entrance fees. The park is proposing to resume collecting entrance fees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The proposed entrance fee would cover seven consecutive days of entrance to the park. Rates are...
Festival Of Trees Christmas In July Event This Weekend!
Or the final Festival of Trees event this weekend at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo. Snowman and Santa and many other great items were donated by the Swickley family for the final Festival of Trees event this weekend at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo. COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Couple Andy And Devon Lee Celebrate Triumph At 2024 Wife-Carrying World Championships In Findland
Andy Lee of Los Alamos jumps into the ‘Wife Pond’ with wife Devon Lee on his back at the 2024 Wife Carrying World Championships on July 5 in Sonkajärvi, Finland. Photo by Kindra McAllister. Kindra McAllister, Andy Lee, Kalob Bowman and Taylor McAllister win bronze in a...
Upcoming Exhibit at Sovereign Santa Fe Art Expo
“Keepers of the Land” is a collaborative exhibit at the Sovereign Santa Fe Art Expo showcasing contemporary Native American artists from Oklahoma. The exhibit delves into the profound connection between Indigenous people and the lands they inhabit. As the original inhabitants and caretakers of these lands, the artists present their distinct interpretations of the role of being a keeper of the land.
Santa Fe Playhouse to Present a Revamped Edition of THE MELODRAMA
Santa Fe Playhouse will present a revamped edition of The Melodrama, showcasing four short plays by New Mexican playwrights Dillon Christopher Chitto, Maggie Fine, Tatiana Isabel Gil, and Leonard Madrid; with interstitials written by Kevin Fairchild. Directed by Stephanie Grilo. The Melodrama will perform on the mainstage from August 29...
Santa Fe City Councilors pass controversial median safety bill
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe City Councilors passed a controversial median safety bill on an 8-1 vote but delayed its implementation by six months. The bill, introduced by Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Pilar Faulkner, will ban people from sitting, standing, or lying on medians less than three feet wide. After hours of public […]
Boil water advisory issued for North Ranchos de Placitas water system
PLACITAS, N.M. (KRQE) – State environmental officials are urging some people in Sandoval County to boil their water over E. coli contamination. The department issued the advisory on Thursday for nearly 600 users on the North Ranchos de Placitas water system. Anyone on that system should boil their water for three minutes before drinking, making coffee, […]
Community pushes for lawmakers to listen to experts and providers when crafting solutions to opioid crisis
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have teamed up to create a strategic plan on how to spend millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds, and they’re hosting a series of meetings to get community input. This week’s meeting was held in Bernalillo County Commissioner Walt Benson’s district,...
Pool play games in Connie Mack World Series begin Friday
FARMINGTON – The Frackers will open pool play in the Connie Mack World Series on Friday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Worley Field against a team still to be determined. The pool play brackets were announced and released this week by the American Amateur Baseball Congress. The Frackers, the host team for the CMWS, were entered into Pool B, along with the Dallas-based D-Bat United. All 12 teams will play three games over the course of Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 with games at Worley Field, the Farmington Sports Complex and at Ricketts Park.
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