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What’s happening around New Mexico August 16-22
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 16-22. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 New scholarship available for Indigenous students studying film at UNM – The Department of Film and Digital Arts announced the scholarship is specifically for Indigenous students. It’s to support those students and a new course called […]
NAC: Live at Santa Fe Indian Market 2024
Distinctly Native American artwork, fashion, and films converge again for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, with at least 1,000 booths and somewhere around 100,000 visitors. Native America Calling is live from Santa Fe, hearing from Southwestern Association for Indian Arts representatives, 2023 Best In Show winner Jennifer Tafoya, curators from the Native Cinema Showcase, and others to get a preview of the largest juried Native art market in the world.
Las Cruces Comic Con 2024 set for Aug. 17-18
Have you been out to a ball game this season? El Paso Chihuahuas continue with homestand games. Among the most fun games will be Sunday's Bark at the Park, sponsored by GECU, when guests can bring their pets. Kids will be able to run the bases afterward. For those wanting some female rabble-rousing, there's the Roller Derby in the Northeast this weekend. Two exciting home bouts will be hitting the rink. ...
Task force recommends universal basic income for at-risk families in NM
A task force created by the New Mexico Legislature to address children’s well-being has a simple suggestion for reducing child poverty: give families money. The Children’s Code Reform Task Force looked over New Mexico’s child and family welfare law, and came up with 25 different recommendations which represent “an evolving understanding of the field.” One […]
Albuquerque Police Officer Bianca Quintana Killed by Hit and Run Driver, Suspect at Large
An Albuquerque Police officer tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run crash, leaving friends, family, and teammates devastated. They are now urging the driver responsible to come forward. “She will truly be missed, very missed by everybody. It’s a loss for everyone,” said Savannah Costales, a close friend of the...
'Exciting things are happening': Las Cruces Sun-News welcomes new sports reporter
Ever since I started this job on Aug. 5, I've heard from countless people about how there wasn't enough sports coverage around these parts. If you've read the Sun-News recently, you'll know that's changing. My name is Nick Coppola, and I'm the new sports reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News. First, I want to say how excited I am to be here and be a part of this community. Many exciting things are happening around New Mexico...
Nunez leaves New Mexico for athletic director position at Houston
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico is looking for a new athletic director. Eddie Nunez is stepping down from his position at UNM to become the new athletic director at the University of Houston. In his seven-year run as athletic director, Nunez watched UNM earn 53 NCAA...
Santa Fe National Forest Implements Closure Order In Española Ranger District
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for the Tesuque Peak area in the Española Ranger District to protect the public’s health and safety during the rebuilding and environmental restoration of the Tesuque Peak Powerline. This Order shall be in effect from today, Aug....
Deadline for FEMA aid extended for Salt Fork and South fires, amid floods and local concerns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the application deadline for those who suffered losses in the South Fork and Salt fires to Oct. 19, an extension that comes as floods continue to threaten homes of those living in and around the burn scar. The deadline was going to be Monday until FEMA announced the […]
Residents call on NM governor on commitments to fix water issues
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – During a public town hall meeting held July 25 in Las Cruces, the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham publicly committed to hold a public meeting in Sunland Park to address public concerns surrounding the ongoing water quality and service issues by the water utility that serves Sunland Park and Santa […]
2 El Paso pecan farmers take top honors at state competition
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two El Paso pecan farmers gained statewide honors for their crops during a statewide competition. El Paso County farmers Kevin Ivey and Jim Montes both gained top honors at the recent 2024 Texas State Pecan Show which was held on July 14 in San Marcos. The event is put on […]
Proposed County bonds could increase property taxes more than $100 on average home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This Monday, El Paso County commissioners authorized a University Medical Center (UMC) bond and five propositions for the County Quality of Life bond, all of which will appear on the November Ballot. The UMC bond totals $396.6 million and would expand the number of hospital...
Documentary follows the life of former Albuquerque gang leader
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Can you forgive a convicted murderer? One documentary about a former Albuquerque gang lord asks that very question. After Orange is a feature documentary following the life of former Los Padillas Gang leader Jeffrey Padilla. He was released from prison in 2017 and his journey after being locked up was documented for seven […]
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