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New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
New Mexico legislature to consider bills combating homeless encampments
(The Center Square) – The New Mexico state Legislature will take up a slew of proposals related to homelessness in Albuquerque starting this week at a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor visited downtown Albuquerque on Monday, three days ahead of the special session, to highlight the issues this is causing the area. "You can't walk on the sidewalk," Lujan Grisham told KRQE at a press...
Lavender in the Village festival returns for 30th year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lavender in the Village Festival is coming July 20, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Larry Abraham Agri-Nature Center. The event features all things lavender and includes 120 vendors with lavender products, art, wine, beer, cocktails and more. In addition to the vendors there will be activities throughout the […]
Roswell escrow company owner to be sentenced for wire fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25 for wire fraud charges. Jensen-Tanner defrauded clients through false representations while owning and operating Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. appeared to help customers make real estate purchases, according to an indictment filed in court. But Jensen-Tanner re-directed funds […]
Crawford Receives Federal Grant to Make Water Supply More Resilient
The Town of Crawford has been awarded a nearly $550,000 grant from the highly competitive U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART: Drought Resiliency Project to rehabilitate Crawford's only source of drinking water. The grant will allow Crawford to rehabilitate the aging infrastructure of the Wiley Spring Collection System. The Spring provides...
Paonia Trustees Deny Lease Request for Big B's Concert
Paonia trustees considered four action items at its July 9 board meeting. A request to lease a parcel of town-owned land for use as a temporary parking lot for a single event was denied after it was determined that the use was incompatible with the property and that benefits to the community outweighed the risks to the town.
Vail Pass camera captures one of Colorado’s new wolves
The Colorado Corridors Project in June captured its first photo of a wolf on Vail Pass. The photo features the wolf staring directly into the camera and was taken by a remote-triggered camera on the north side of East Vail pass. The photo tracks with information provided in Colorado Parks...
BernCo Celebrates Completion of Bridge Boulevard Mural
Bernalillo County, N.M. – This morning, BernCo celebrated the completion of its latest mural, “Glimpses of Our Barrios,” created by the local artist “Paz.” This 572-square-foot work-of-art is the latest addition to the ongoing Bridge Boulevard renovations near Bridge and Coors boulevards. The mural reflects...
Iconic summit trail in southern Colorado making summer debut
A trail to the top of an iconic mountain in southern Colorado is about to open for its first summer. Starting Aug. 1, the seasonal closure for raptor nesting on Fishers Peak's upper cliffs will lift — granting hikers access to the chimney-like summit looming 9,600 feet over Trinidad. The summit trail debuted late last fall, ahead of the seasonal closure lasting from March 15 through July. That was "a...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
CO judge rejects claims that door-to-door voter fraud search was intimidation
A CO judge has rejected claims from civil and voting rights organizations that Donald Trump supporters intimidated voters when they went door-to-door searching for fraud following the 2020 election.
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
Grand Canyon men’s soccer signs Colorado’s Gatorade High School Player of the Year
Grand Canyon men’s soccer added its third winner to its 2024 roster with the signing of forward Marcus Von of Colorado. Von heads to Phoenix via Broomfield, Colorado, where he attended Broomfield High School and won numerous postseason accolades. Von earned United Soccer Coaches’ and the Colorado High School Scholastic Association’s High School Player of the Year, Boulder County Player of the Year, all-conference first team and all-state first team. He also led the team in points and goals for his senior season.
'Saturday Night Live' star, Colorado native earns another Emmy nomination
LOS ANGELES — Bowen Yang has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The nomination, announced Wednesday, is the fourth Yang has received for his work on "Saturday Night Live." The Colorado native previously was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...
Triple-digit temps, industrial fans and carts used to kill millions of sick chickens with gas may have caused the largest bird flu outbreak among US workers to date
Federal health officials are revealing more about the largest bird flu outbreak among U.S. workers to date, and the findings raise alarms about how the highly contagious virus is being handled.
Woman gets prison time after threatening to shoot, bomb 2 Colorado counties
A woman who was arrested last year for threatening to hurt or kill people in southeastern Colorado was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Wednesday. Alleged bomb, shooting threats in Colorado counties lead to woman's arrest Chelsea Minjarez was accused last year of sending five text messages threatening to shoot and bomb county courthouses, homes, businesses and people in Crowley and Otero counties between June 26-28, 2022, according to...
Grinde, Long join the Skyhawks football coaching staff
DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College football program is excited to announce the additions of Scott Grinde, Assistant Coach–Defensive Line, and Rocky Long, Defensive Analyst, to bolster the Skyhawks staff ahead of its 2024 campaign. The duo brings over 90 years of combined coaching experience. "I couldn't...
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