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New Mexico National Guard rescues 12 people during Ruidoso flash flooding
The New Mexico National Guard on Sunday said it rescued at least a dozen people and two dogs during Saturday's flooding in Ruidoso. Photos and videos posted by residents on social media showed water over roadways and damaged homes in the area.
Horse racing meet in Ruidoso Downs canceled, moved to Albuquerque
The spring and summer race meet at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino has been canceled and will be relocated to Albuquerque Downs due to flash flooding damage in the Ruidoso area. Izzy Trejo, executive director of racing for the state of New Mexico, confirmed that the races will be moved to Albuquerque. Last...
New Mexico governor’s Summer Challenge pilot program wraps up after 6 weeks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday marked the end of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s six-week Summer Challenge pilot program. 30 middle school students across Albuquerque participated in the program to learn about literature, physical fitness, finances, and how to build confidence. On their final day, students became certified junior lifeguards. “Taking them on all these different outings and […]
Rain Chances Continue through the Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday night weather update for July 20, 2024. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low of 69°. Chance of rain 30%. Winds S→NW 12 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. 40% chance showers and storms. High of 88°. Winds NW→NE 10-15 MPH....
These are the New Mexicans who will nominate Joe Biden or pick his replacement
As calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race increase and the 2024 Democratic National Convention is right around the corner, all eyes are on the state’s Democratic delegates. There are 46 delegates and two alternates. Two of New Mexico’s congressional delegation have called for Biden...
Global IT outage affects daily operations for New Mexicans
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Daily operations were stalled for many businesses and government agencies in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas because of the CrowdStrike outage, which disabled many Microsoft services. But Bernalillo County officials say it could have been much worse. “In New Mexico, we appear to have fared very well. Bernalillo County doesn’t use the security […]
Matthew McConaughey expresses support for Ruidoso wildfires’ victims
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The South Fork and Salt fires brought a whole community together to help those impacted by the fires and then later the floods that hit the area. However, the help is not over yet as a famous Hollywood actor used his social media to express his support for the Ruidoso […]
Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Hungry Bear Food Truck To White Rock With Ribbon Cutting Event
The Hungry Bear food truck opened for business July 17 following a ribbon cutting event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Photo Courtesy of Chamber of Commerce. A customer picks up lunch at the Hungry Bear Food Truck in White Rock. Chamber of Commerce Photo. Customers of the mew Hungry...
Blue Hole closure in Santa Rosa affecting businesses
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Blue Hole, a New Mexico tourist hotspot that attracts thousands during the summertime, is closed to divers and swimmers. Businesses in the area that rely heavily on the influx of summer visitors looking to enjoy all the water recreation the city has to offer are now dealing with the effects of the closure. […]
BCSO increase patrols in downtown ABQ, businesses wonder if it's needed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is working with the city and other agencies to provide more surveillance across Bernalillo County. Local business owners are still skeptical about this action. "Overall, we have enough intimidation happening right now," Surprise Herring said. She works in downtown Albuquerque — an...
1 person dead, 1 taken into Border Patrol custody after desert search
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person has died and another was apprehended by Border Patrol Saturday afternoon, July 20 during a multi-agency search of the desert area near Sunland Park, according to Sunland Park’s Fire Department. Sunland Park Fire assisted Border Patrol and Dona Ana Fire Rescue in searching the desert area off Bi-National […]
Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties including Northwest El Paso and Santa Teresa until 9:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties until 9:15 P.M. At 6:06 P.M. MDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
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