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Murder arrest made after hourslong standoff in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. — Police have arrested a man facing a murder charge in Portales. Portales police said 36-year-old Anthony Ortega was arrested after an hourslong standoff on North Avenue M that started on Tuesday evening, July 16. New Mexico State Police were requested hours into the incident and responded.
Linda Montoya Deemed The Consummate Professional At Enterprise Bank & Trust
Senior Financial Services Representative Linda Montoya at her desk Tuesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com. Senior Financial Services Representative Linda Montoya has worked at Enterprise Bank & Trust since the summer of 2021 and has earned the title “the consummate professional”.
No Instrument Left Behind seeks instrument donations for students
No Instrument Left Behind is a local non-profit whose mission is to place musical instruments into the hands of students in need. Casper Gomez, founder, talked about how the organization came to be. Gomez has been a teacher for about 20 years. What he discovered was that many students love...
UNM officials discuss new Title IX guidelines
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico’s new Title IX guidelines take effect in August but there are mixed feelings about the changes. Approximately 150 people tuned in to watch the 90-minute panel discussion on how the regulations will impact UNM. Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that protects people from […]
BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR ERIC OLIVAS FULLY SUPPORTS LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSION
Bernalillo County Commission Vice-Chair Eric Olivas, representing District 5, strongly supports the special legislative session and the goals and priorities laid out by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “I commend and thank Governor Lujan Grisham for addressing the public health and safety crisis we are all experiencing by putting forward viable...
Las Cruces Police seeking volunteers for Victims Advocate Team
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims Assistance Unit is now accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with the Victims Advocate Team (VAT). VAT volunteers work with professional advocates, police officers and detectives by helping victims of crime, according to a news release sent by LCPD. “Volunteering for […]
Borderland community invited to Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, how you can participate today
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board is inviting the community to participate in a crucial public meeting today to discuss water management and flood prevention efforts in the Upper Rio Grande area. These forums are held three times a year The post Borderland community invited to Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, how you can participate today appeared first on KVIA.
'Animosity building up': Ruidoso mayor seeks details about South Fork Fire investigation
This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. Visit sourcenm.com for more. Two weeks after a team of investigators issued a brief announcement that a lightning strike ignited the deadly South Fork Fire, calls for a fuller explanation are growing from local officials and members of the public. Both...
Santa Fe Playhouse to Present a Revamped Edition of THE MELODRAMA
Santa Fe Playhouse will present a revamped edition of The Melodrama, showcasing four short plays by New Mexican playwrights Dillon Christopher Chitto, Maggie Fine, Tatiana Isabel Gil, and Leonard Madrid; with interstitials written by Kevin Fairchild. Directed by Stephanie Grilo. The Melodrama will perform on the mainstage from August 29...
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a wildlife photography workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery, 123 W. Main St. The fee to participate is $10. Join as freelance Tri-City Record photographer and wildlife photographer Brad Ryan shares techniques and strategies for capturing photos of wildlife. Take notes on how to capture a variety of wildlife with your camera. No camera is necessary, and photos will not be taken at this Q&A workshop. This event is contingent on participation numbers. Contact TRAC by Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. for availability. For event information, call Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery at (505) 716-7660 or email TRWC_Art@hotmail.com.
After Months of Anticipation, New City Clerk Named
After months of at least two employees filling in to help out with the vacant city clerk position, Mayor John Ramon Vigil on July 9 made an appointment. Española resident Carla Martinez will fill that role. The appointment was approved by all but one city councilor through a roll call vote during the regular city council meeting.
Taylor-Mesilla site welcomes new conservator
New Mexico Historic Sites announced the arrival of Yasmine Jahangiri as the new museum technician and conservator of the Taylor-Mesilla and Fort Selden historic sites. Yahangiri is responsible for the collections at both sites, including recordkeeping and documentation for all of their items. She will also assist with interpretive programs and developing exhibitions, the agency stated in a news release.
Kind Bread Company to close this month
Kind Bread Company, a four-year-old bakery off S. Solano Drive, recently announced it would close July 27. Owner and baker Samantha Kindred delivered the news in a video posted to Instagram on July 5. In the video, Kindred said that medical issues will prevent her from being able to focus on the bakery.
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.
Thunder Roofing provides top-quality roofing solutions
Thunder Roofing brings over 20 years of experience and provides top-quality roofing solutions to homeowners and businesses alike. Manager Fredrick Martinez and owner Maria Elena Solis talked about the services Thunder Roofing provides like reroofing, gutter installation, waterproofing, and overall roof repair. When it comes to reroofing and repair they...
Joe’s Pasta House offers a casual fine dining family experience in Rio Rancho
For years, Joe’s Pasta House has maintained its authenticity, quality, and traditions to create amazing experiences and memories with all who walk through their doors. When the Shariff family became the new owners of Joe’s Pasta House, they vowed to keep the legacy going. Joe’s Pasta House serves...
Cook working to lock down spot with the Lobos
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Skylar Cook was a standout for the Central Spartans and he has since moved on to the University of New Mexico. Last season, Cook redshirted; but this fall Cook is looking to make an impact under new head coach Bronco Mendenhall. "The message that...
University of New Mexico professor speaks on push for social media warning labels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico experts are weighing in on the Surgeon General’s push for warning labels on social media. Last month, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to put warning labels on their apps much like cigarette and alcohol labels. UNM journalism Professor Carolina Contreras […]
Silver Schools clarifies bond information
The Silver Consolidated Schools is correcting informational graphics about the tax implications of an upcoming special bond election — but not soon enough to avert a tense town hall meeting Monday, where a man was ultimately removed from the building after belligerently speaking about what he called misleading information.
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