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Three cyclists from Durango to carry on Colorado town’s rich mountain biking legacy in Paris Olympics
In April, Durango’s Christopher Blevins was just minutes from the finish of the opening mountain bike World Cup race of the season in Mairiporã, Brazil. With less than half a lap remaining, the 26-year-old sprinted into the lead and managed to ride to the win two short seconds ahead of his competition. He raised his arms and punched the air in celebration of his second-career World Cup Cross-country Olympic victory that would help him secure a spot on Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympic Games.
Food trucks popping up in Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Whether you like it cold or hot, it's all food you can find pretty quickly. Especially if you live in Rio Rancho. And we're not talking restaurants. But rather, food trucks. They've been popping up around town since May. "We have a variety of food...
Spring 2025 start anticipated for Unser widening project
A section of Unser Boulevard will be widened next year. The city of Rio Rancho held a virtual public meeting July 24, presented by project manager Arnell Friedt, to inform the community and address any concerns from residents.
Danny's Picks: Soccer players to watch in 2024
EDITOR'S NOTE: Observer correspondent Daniel Zuniga will be doing a series of articles leading into the fall sports season on standout athletes in each sport from Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho High School and Bernalillo High School. This week, he takes a look at soccer. The high school soccer season...
Assessor Chosen to Make AI Presentation at National Assessing Officers’ Legal Seminar
Bernalillo County – Assessor Damian Lara has been chosen to address the International Association of Assessing Officers 2024 legal Seminar on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Assessor Lara’s presentation entitled “Putting the AI in apprAIsal: Implementing AI tools in your Legal and Assessment Practice” will highlight the seminar in Chicago, December 12 -13. The presentation will also feature A.C.E., the Assessor’s chatbot which is revolutionizing information presentation in Bernalillo County.
24 Players in 24 Days: #22 Tre Watson
Listed Height: 6-5 Listed Weight: 245 lbs. His recruitment is one of the first things that stood out about Tre Watson. He went to Washington for a visit. Watch the Huskie offense and the way Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb threw the ball. They also ran the football too and were a physical football team. If they thought he fit that offense, that got my attention because I love what they did up there. It wasn’t just Michael Penix Jr. Everything about that offense was exceptional.
Controversial development in Los Ranchos gets approval from judge
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A controversial building project in the Village of Los Ranchos has been given the green light. The Palindrome development first broke ground in 2022 and has faced pushback from residents who felt ignored during the approval process. Earlier this year, residents of the Village of Los Ranchos filed a court injunction against […]
Tennis anyone? Local teams serve up successful tournaments
The high school tennis teams at Belen, Los Lunas and Valencia held fundraising tournaments in July, each with good support from the community. Sixteen doubles teams took part in each event, with the same pair winning both.
Free immunizations offered ahead of first day of school
Sniffles, sneezes, coughs and colds. Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the free immunization clinics offered through the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) taking place right now in Sandoval County in advance of the first day of school, Aug. 6. Clinics...
Border Patrol appeals to migrant relatives as death toll now at 140 in El Paso Sector
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) – Migrant deaths continue to climb toward record levels in a stretch of New Mexico desert. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the El Paso Sector stretching from Hudspeth County, Texas to the New Mexico-Arizona state line has now recorded 140 migrant deaths this fiscal year. That compares to […]
Dozens of Doña Ana Co. residents speak up at late night public safety town hall
LAS CRUCES – Hundreds of Southern New Mexicans packed into the Las Cruces Convention Center Thursday evening for over five hours of public discussion on public safety. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held the first in a series of town halls to hear from community members that live in the southern part of the […]
Kansas biologists discover ‘super rare’ threatened species inside a hungry toad’s mouth
A team of biologists recently stumbled upon an unexpected finding while searching for a seldom-seen species within the natural landscapes of Kansas. The discovery was made in Topeka, and has since piqued the interest of researchers. In southwestern Kansas, a survey crew from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks...
U.S. Attorney indicts key figures in major human smuggling operation crackdown
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Attorney for New Mexico has announced new indictments against key players in a transnational human smuggling operation. Joint Task Force Alpha, featuring members of the U.S. Department of Justice and Homeland Security have been investigating the Lopez human smuggling operation for years. “Today, we unseal another indictment against Ronaldo Galindo Lopez-Escobar […]
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Experience New Mexico's culture with traditional and contemporary art markets in Santa Fe, baseball excitement in Farmington, historical exhibits in Roswell, ceramic arts in Silver City, and abstract art in Taos. 1 See uniquely New Mexican art. A staple of the summer market season in Santa Fe, Traditional Spanish Market...
NM animal health experts update fair guidance to include high-quality masks
Well-fitting masks or respirators can help stop the spread of a highly contagious strain of bird flu, according to new guidelines New Mexico animal health officials published as fair season kicks off. On Monday, three agencies published a three-page guidance document, and sent it to extension offices and fair organizers across New Mexico. In a […]
New Mexico Film Office to host Film and Television Summit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced information about its upcoming Film and Television Summit. The day-long event will include panels, networking opportunities, and career resources. The panel discussions will be led by industry experts and will cover topics like:. Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the...
Verizon offering $3 million in free backpacks
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In honor of the school’s return to session, Verizon stores across the country are offering free backpacks to students, including here in New Mexico. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of backpacks at the 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” this Sunday. The company says they […]
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