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Young driver faced with road rage, allegedly struck by semi
A young man learning to drive had a frightening experience this week, when his car was struck by a semitrailer in an alleged incident of road rage. The youth was driving with his mother about 3:25 p.m. July 24 on County Road 3000 when a Farmington man driving a semitrailer allegedly struck the car and acted threateningly toward them.
Connie Mack World Series Parade draws crowd to downtown Farmington
Damp, overcast weather would not thwart the crowds from lining Main Street Friday morning for the 2024 Connie Mack World Series Parade. The hourlong parade began shortly after 10 a.m., with enthusiastic parents, supporters and players capturing photos galore. The Farmington Fire Department honor guard and ladder engine opened the...
Column: A day at the ballpark
FARMINGTON – The process, for many, starts in the wee hours of the morning. Parents, coaches, umpires and players take part in their daily rituals, whether it’s the powerful blend of coffee and sugar, or the preparation for the run in the cool air of early sunlight. The...
Connie Mack World Series teams arrive at Civic Center
FARMINGTON – With the 2024 Connie Mack World Series just hours away, teams from across America arrived via police escort Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Civic Center. Shortly after the host Frackers team arrived for introductions and meetings with local CMWS officials, representatives from the Texas Twelve Red Sox and Midland (Ohio) Redskins met with host families and coaches as the annual tournament gets underway Friday across Farmington.
Vitalant urges community to donate blood amid shortage
Because of a 30% shortfall in blood donations during the Fourth of July holiday week and an overall decline in donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant faces an emergency shortage of Type O blood, according to a news release. Serving as the community blood center for 900...
New Mexico Governor holds standing room only public safety town hall in Las Cruces
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took questions related to public safety for six hours at the Las Cruces Convention Center on Thursday, July 25. Lujan Grisham said she expected to see about 200 people at the event, but over 500 southern New Mexicans, along with state legislators and local government officials filled...
FEMA warns of scam calls related to wildfire, flood relief
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you applied for FEMA assistance following the Ruidoso wildfires and flooding in New Mexico, you should be aware that FEMA may call from an unfamiliar number. The agency says it is important to answer those calls as representatives are calling for many reasons like issues with applications, scheduling inspections, or just […]
Five Things to Do This Weekend
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...
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 […]
A look back at the week, July 29-Aug. 4
The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. The Aztec Police Department will get a boost when reserve officers enter the force through a new program approved in June by the City Commission. The program, which will begin in earnest next month, is designed to supplement present police ability with trained volunteers, explained Police Chief Bill Smith Sr. Applications for the reserve are now being taken by the police department and program coordinator Officer Richard Mahan. Qualifications include being a resident of Aztec, being at least 21 years of age and having a record clear of any felony arrest or any misdemeanor arrests that may fall under “moral turpitude.”
Celebrate Pueblo Independence Day At Jemez Historic Site
Performers at 2023 Jemez Pueblo Independence Day. Photo by TIra Howard Photography. Jemez Pueblo Independence Day 2023. Photo by Tira Howard Photography. Jemez Pueblo Dancers. Photo by Tira Howard Photography. NEW MEXICO HISTORIC SITES NEWS RELEASE. New Mexico Historic Sites invites the public to celebrate Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez...
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