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Navajo Tech student Jonathan Chinana recognized for innovation in technology
CROWNPOINT, N.M. — Navajo Technical University (NTU) senior Jonathan Chinana from Cuba, New Mexico, is being recognized for developing an affordable Kibble balance based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology. A Kibble balance is an electromechanical measuring instrument that measures the weight of a test object very...
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project focuses on student health with games and team building
ZUNI, N.M. — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s (ZYEP) in- and after-school programs served 563 students during this past school year. The programs were conducted in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Healthy’s Healthy Kids Healthy Communities initiative, Centers for Disease Control’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Zuni Education and Career Development Center and Zuni Public School District.
Plenty of beds at Albuquerque Homeless shelter
Recently the Albuquerque Journal had an article discussing the need for a new contractor at the West Side homeless shelter. The article included one noteworthy line which we have highlighted below. According to it on June 20, 2024 the West Side shelter had 170 open beds. Now, thanks to a recent US Supreme Court decision cities are confirmed nationwide to be allowed to clear “homeless” off public rights-of-way and parks and other public spaces.
Lobo Round-up: Track Programs Achieve Academic Excellence, Volleyball Schedule Unveiled, and More
As offseason preparation continues for many of the UNM Athletic programs, the department wasn’t short on announcements this week. Here’s a look at the news coming out of the Lobo locker rooms. Track and Field Programs Garner USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors. The UNM track and field programs have been...
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
The Street Slayerz Car Club will host a benefit raffle, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19, in the Farmington Fun Center parking lot at 6520 E. Main St. There is a $5 car cruise entry fee, and all makes and models are encouraged to participate. The raffle tickets will start at $10 per raffle ticket, or two tickets for $18 or three tickets for $25. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit fallen peace officer Bill Hooser's family. Hooser served locally for some time as a San Juan County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Albuquerque Housing Authority accepting Section 8 Housing Voucher applications
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting pre-applications from July 15 – August 15 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Anyone interested in the program is invited to pre-apply. The pre-applications are accepted annually and selected randomly for eligibility screening. People who applied in previous years and were not selected […]
Grants fund electric buses, charging station in Las Cruces
Grants totaling $3.6 million will allow the South Central Regional Transit to continue with its plans to modernize its fleet. South Central Regional Transit operates in Doña Ana County, providing bus services supporting Las Cruces, Hatch, Mesilla, Sunland Park and Elephant Butte. A $2.8 million grant will fund the...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Storm potential increases for your Thursday and into the weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Today we are seeing our storm potential increase, this is going to stay the case into the weekend. Today we are looking at a 40% chance for rain. Rain chances will climb mid-afternoon into Thursday evening. We are also kickoff the morning with strong winds...
Under the Golden Arches: McDonald's makes its San Elizario debut
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the world's largest fast-food chain, you might think that McDonald's has nowhere left to debut. However, on Wednesday, one city in El Paso County finally welcomed its very first Golden Arches. Global fast food juggernaut, McDonald's, opened the doors of its first San...
KRQE Newsfeed: Special session, Title IX changes, Flood risk, Bosque cleanup, Balloon Fiesta art
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Special session focused on public safety in New Mexico begins on Thursday – Lawmakers are heading back to the roundhouse for the legislative special session focused on crime and public safety. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham originally proposes five crime fighting bills to address criminal competency, mental health treatment […]
Rain likely with lower temperatures
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain is falling across a few parts of the region this morning as The Monsoon pattern will continue in earnest ahead with some relief in the heat as well. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing not only flooding rainfall are likely for some ahead as rain activity start to re-ramp up late this […]
Taxation and Revenue Dept. expands disaster filing extensions for New Mexicans
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Taxation and Revenue Department has expanded the filing extensions it has made available for taxpayers affected by the fires in the Ruidoso area. People affected by the fire who had returns with normal due dates of June 25, 2024, and July 25, 2024, can now file on September 25, 2024, according to a news release.
Albuquerque Adult Learning Center unveiling new building and program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Adult Learning Center is a nonprofit providing high school equivalency preparation, post-secondary transition assistance and career preparation assistance. On July 18 the ABQ-ALC will host an open house from 1 – 4 p.m. to unveil a new building that will house its new Solar Integrated Education and Training Program. The new […]
Movies Under the Wings returns to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – “Movies Under the Wings” is coming to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History on August 10. Attendees will be able to enjoy “Raiders of the Lost Ark” while sitting among historic aircraft at the museum’s Heritage Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Guests are […]
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