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Experience New Mexico's culture with traditional and contemporary art markets in Santa Fe, baseball excitement in Farmington, historical exhibits in Roswell, ceramic arts in Silver City, and abstract art in Taos. 1 See uniquely New Mexican art. A staple of the summer market season in Santa Fe, Traditional Spanish Market...
Oppenheimer Festival 2024 To Feature: ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ At SALA Los Alamos Event Center
The Oppenheimer Festival 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of the powerful and evocative documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico”, as a featured highlight of this year’s festival. This documentary sheds light on the untold story of the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear bomb detonation in New Mexico, and its devastating impact on the local Hispanic and Native American communities.
Border Patrol appeals to migrant relatives as death toll now at 140 in El Paso Sector
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) – Migrant deaths continue to climb toward record levels in a stretch of New Mexico desert. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the El Paso Sector stretching from Hudspeth County, Texas to the New Mexico-Arizona state line has now recorded 140 migrant deaths this fiscal year. That compares to […]
Department of Workforce Solutions using grant to expand New Mexico’s workforce
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions received nearly $6 million with the plan to invest it into getting new people into the workforce. The department said they will use the money for several programs including a pre-apprenticeship that helps participating employers hire new staff that are lacking experience. “Because we’re their employer, […]
NM Supreme Court rules on fatal DWI cases’ ‘good time’ credit
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Supreme Court has ruled drunk drivers convicted of vehicular homicide can be released from prison halfway through their sentence if they received good time. When the legislature changed vehicular homicide by DWI or reckless driving from a third to a second-degree felony in 2016, it was no longer considered a […]
New Mexico National Guardsmen honored for saving lives in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham presented the state Medal of Valor to three New Mexico National Guardsmen for saving people during the storms. Staff Sgt. David Perez, Sgt. Carlos Mendoza and Specialist Roberto Veledias were clearing debris and moving heavy equipment with three other guardsmen on June 29 when floodwaters threatened four people. […]
N.M. education officials in Los Alamos to discuss public school reform
Lawmakers will continue to learn what is and isn’t working in the long uphill climb to reform New Mexico’s public education. On the agenda today for the Legislative Education Study Committee meetings in Los Alamos will be what’s billed as a “Roadmap” update on the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit that mandates reform for the state’s public schools.
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.
LAPS Foundation Announces Memorial Scholarship Winners From Class Of 2024
Baca Scholarship: Anna Wetteland and Grafton Urbatsch/ Courtesy photo. Boone Scholarship: Marissa Meierdierk/Photo by Jessica Booton Photography. Feldman Scholarship: Rebecca Li, Sasha Carr, Akshay Swaminarayan and Eibhleann Hinrichs Photo by Jessica Booton Photography. LAPS FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASE. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation administers several memorial scholarships to graduating seniors...
Video: Car chase turns into hostage situation, Albuquerque police kill suspect
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department released video on Friday from a deadly officer-involved shooting that started as a car chase and turned into a hostage situation. On June 20, 42-year-old Dale Meador drove away from officers in a stolen vehicle. The suspect even changed vehicles to try and lose the police. The search […]
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.
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...
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