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Shiprock Associated Schools break ground on new residential halls
Corn pollen and other traditional techniques were used Monday at a plot of land east of Atsá Biyáázh Community School before breaking ground on the new residential hall construction. Dignitaries and attendees gathered to celebrate the newest installation at the community school, which is expected to be...
When Sasha Krause Disappeared From Her Mennonite Community, Her Body Was Found 270 Miles Away
The Mennonite community is certainly not without its controversies. Sadly it is rife with sexual abuse and assault, which has even made its way to the movies in the form of 2022's Women Talking, inspired by the novel of the same name. And while these truths are incredibly sad, one thing this community rarely experiences is murder. Unfortunately, death came to New Mexico in January 2020, when one of its own was killed. What happened to Sasha Krause? Here's what we know.What happened to Sasha Krause? She was kidnapped, then murdered.Less than three weeks before she disappeared, Krause had visited...
Street Slayerz Car Club of New Mexico, Colorado to hold benefit for fallen officer
The Street Slayerz Car Club will host a benefit raffle at 6 p.m. Friday in the Farmington Fun Center parking lot, 6520 E. Main St. A car show Saturday will be held at the World Harvest Church parking lot, 1024 N. Butler Ave. Proceeds will benefit the family of fallen...
Colorado man loses thousands of dollars by scammer using real law enforcement officer’s name
CORTEZ, Colo. (KKTV) - A brazen crook claimed to be an actual sergeant with a Colorado sheriff’s department and scammed an unwitting victim out of thousands. The Cortez Police Department says it was contacted late last week by a distressed man who believed he had fallen victim to a fraud.
Stewards of the Land: Include Contingencies in Your Recreation Plans
Ahhh, summer in the San Juan Mountains. I’ve lived all over the country, and there really is no better place to be in the summer. San Juan Mountains Association’s (SJMA) Forest Ambassadors can attest to the popularity of our region as numbers of visitors to popular trails have swelled in the past few weeks. Working in partnership with the San Juan National Forest (SJNF) and all the…
Vocal Powerhouses Converge for Can't Miss Santa Fe Performance on July 28thPresented by Performance Santa Fe
Performance Santa Fe ignites the summer with the Festival of Song! The 2024–205 season starts on Sunday, July 28, with the first Festival of Song concert at the historic Scottish Rite Temple featuring two operatic luminaries: mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and GRAMMY-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Joining them is esteemed pianist Robert Tweten.
Tribes won input on Petroglyph-area developments. In the case of one large project, it’s too late.
When developers announced their plans for a 35-foot-tall apartment complex near the Petroglyph National Monument in 2022, Native American organizations were alarmed. Thanks to zoning changes made last month — spurred by those concerns — tribal leaders will have a voice in future projects. However, those zoning changes...
Albuquerque Housing Authority offers rental assistance
An Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) voucher program currently accepting applicants is meant to help stabilize those across the city who are struggling to find affordable housing. The AHA put the word out Wednesday about a program that provides voucher assistance to those trying to rent homes, townhouses or apartments on...
Albuquerque con man sentenced for violating probation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A career con man admitted to violating his probation from a 2007 racketeering case. Andrew Miller appeared in an Albuquerque courtroom Wednesday morning where Judge Angela Jewell sentenced him to 10 months in prison. Miller was initially sentenced to five years in 2017 for the...
Second mosquito season hits Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They seem to be everywhere you want to be this summer; along the bosque, at the park, even around your home. Albuquerque is currently seeing its second brush with mosquitos for the year. But is it as bad as previous years? Officials with the city’s environmental health department say it’s too soon […]
New Mexico AG launches investigation into Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said several current and former employees and patients at Memorial Medical Center alleged the hospital denied essential medical care. Torrez said he expected more people to come forward as he announced this week that the New Mexico Department of Justice launched an investigation into the for-profit Las...
Yeso fire update: Crews transition to containment work
Carson National Forest fire crews are securing the Mestenas Canyon Fire, about 10 miles southwest of Dulce on the Jicarilla Ranger District, according to a news release. The fire, caused by lightning and first reported July 11, has spread to 650 acres. Containment is at zero, and crews are taking various actions to secure the line and prevent the fire from spreading. Despite complete ignitions, some residual smoke may be visible this week.
New Mexico-breds take spotlight on Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO – One of the most highly anticipated weekends of the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino season is scheduled to go off without a hitch when the track hosts its annual Zia Festival on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the rich Rainbow Derby and Rainbow Oaks for some...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
Care and Share hosts press conference to address hunger
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Wednesday, July 17, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado joined Crossfire Ministries to discuss need and hunger in the community. President and CEO of Care and Share, Nate Springer, was at Crossfire Ministries on Wednesday, which is one of the organization’s community partners. Springer said Care and Share has […]
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