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Mesa Baptist plans back-to-school weekend
The first day of school is approaching and the anticipation is rising, which is why Mesa Baptist Church (1411 Golf Course Road SE) is hosting its inaugural Back-to-School Weekend Saturday and Sunday. The weekend kicks off with a school supply drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the...
Silver City Community Film Festival
The Silver City MainStreet Project and Silco Theater are excited to announce the Silver City Community Film Festival, taking place October 18 – 20, at the Silco Theater in downtown Silver City. The inaugural festival will showcase the diverse artistic talent of Grant County and the surrounding areas and provides a focal point for those who might be inspired to create something new.
Meet the Interns: Abiquiu Garden Project
New and familiar faces joined forces for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s 11th annual Abiquiú Garden Project. Under the guidance of Agapita (Pita) Lopez, Projects Director of Abiquiú Historic Properties, Project Coordinators Josephine Dominguez, a former garden project intern herself, and Randy Garcia helmed the yearly undertaking of planting, tending to, and harvesting the beloved garden filled with the favorite foods of Georgia O’Keeffe. This year, three interns returned with two first-time interns who combined their experience and new ideas for a successful growing season.
UNM Health Sciences researchers to test psychedelic drugs as treatments for depression, PTSD and more
Psychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies...
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...
Sandoval County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Safety Building
Sandoval County officials and community members gathered July 23 in Bernalillo for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Public Safety Building. The facility is expected to enhance local law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The $12.2 million building is located on the Sandoval County complex at 7255 Oersted Road NE in Bernalillo. The building was funded by county, state, and federal contributions. The 19,240-square-foot facility features advanced technology, training facilities and an emergency operations center. […]
Live updates from 2024 Connie Mack World Series
FARMINGTON – Friday, 3:48 p.m. The Texas Twelve have added to their lead, scoring four times in the top of the fourth inning, dominating the North Texas Longhorns by a score of 9-2. Texas Twelve 9, North Texas 2 (Top 4th) Midland 14, Mississauga 1 (Top 4th) D-Bat United...
Cannon Air Force Base reports chemical leak at Child Development Center
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (KFDA) - Cannon Air Force Base officials received reports of an herbicide getting into the main base of the Child Development Center’s (CDC) HVAC system yesterday. Officials say after smelling a strong chemical odor, staff evacuated the children and notified base fire and medical...
Las Cruces administrator Bencomo among finalist for Doña Ana County manager
Doña Ana County has moved closer to hiring a county manager. The Board of County Commissioners released a list of four finalists this week. According to a news release, the candidates will be on-site for interviews and community visits Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. Community feedback will be collected in-person and through an online portal on the Doña Ana County website at that time. ...
Rising Stars Converge in Las Cruces for Fourth Annual Arts Lab Desert Peaks
Dark Circles Contemporary Dance ignites the summer with Arts Lab Desert Peaks, a transformative two-week workshop for aspiring and professional dancers. From July 22 to August 3, 2024, Las Cruces transforms into a vibrant hub of artistic exploration and creativity. The program welcomes 14 professional dancers from prestigious companies like...
SFNF Signs Two Collaboration Agreements With Conservation Based Non-Profit ‘Trees, Water and People’
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) signs two separate agreements with Fort Collins, Colo., based “Trees, Water and People” (TWP) to build upon successful collaborations between the SFNF and local Pueblos on reforestation, watershed improvement and forest restoration within the Jemez Ranger District. Trees,...
Tomalak Is Best Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race
Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR. Scene from the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race Tuesday on the trails by the traffic circle between Barranca Mesa and North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR.
Raton Receives $500,000 EPA Grant to Assess Pollution at 3 Business Sites
WASHINGTON — $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were recently announced and awarded to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón. This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law, which was passed by the N.M. Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández.
Danny's Picks: Soccer players to watch in 2024
EDITOR'S NOTE: Observer correspondent Daniel Zuniga will be doing a series of articles leading into the fall sports season on standout athletes in each sport from Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho High School and Bernalillo High School. This week, he takes a look at soccer. The high school soccer season...
Albuquerque's homeless crisis amid housing shortages, rising rent
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: New Mexico's Homeless Coalition point-in-time count report shows an increase in homelessness over a three-year span in Albuquerque. The point-in-time count report reveals 1,152 people experienced homelessness in 2021 compared to 1,311 in 2022—a 13.8% increase from the year before. In 2023, the report revealed 2,394 people experienced homelessness, which more than doubled its original numbers with an 83% increase from 2022. 2024's report is not available.
New Mexico St. volleyball adds Aggie legend to staff, Lia Mosher
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – New Mexico State volleyball adds Lia Mosher to its staff ahead of the 2024 season, a former legend within its program. Mosher spent five seasons playing under head coach Mike Jordan, now joining him on the bench as the teams assistant coach. The former middle blocker played in 140 matches […]
NM high court backs district court’s malpractice case decision
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that an ethical rule of attorneys in dealing with non-clients does not establish a legal responsibility for lawyers that could result in liability for alleged malpractice in their professional actions. The high court ruled unanimously on Thursday, affirming the district court’s decision in a […]
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...
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