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The Merc Reopens to Great Fanfare
A large red ribbon was cut in the early morning of July 18, signifying the grand reopening of The Merc, a local grocery store located in the Homestead Village Plaza in Placitas. Members of the Placitas Chamber of Commerce, owners of The Merc and a large crowd of shoppers attended the event with great enthusiasm. “It looks like a real grocery store, not a convenience store!” said one shopper. After a short-lived stint by the […]
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Mesa Baptist plans back-to-school weekend
The first day of school is approaching and the anticipation is rising, which is why Mesa Baptist Church (1411 Golf Course Road SE) is hosting its inaugural Back-to-School Weekend Saturday and Sunday. The weekend kicks off with a school supply drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the...
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...
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.
Child's legacy lives on with annual toy drive
For the past several years, Rio Rancho parents Patricia and Anthony Dimas have hosted an annual toy drive in honor of their son. This year makes seven. Elijah-Jay Dimas passed at the age of 10 in 2018 after a 4 1/2-year battle with Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer.
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.
Sandoval County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Safety Building
Sandoval County officials and community members gathered July 23 in Bernalillo for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Public Safety Building. The facility is expected to enhance local law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The $12.2 million building is located on the Sandoval County complex at 7255 Oersted Road NE in Bernalillo. The building was funded by county, state, and federal contributions. The 19,240-square-foot facility features advanced technology, training facilities and an emergency operations center. […]
New Mexico Faces Elevated Flash Flood Risks Due to Heavy Storms
Albuquerque, NM – Numerous showers and storms today will create an elevated risk of flash flooding across much of central and northern New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports that increasing monsoon moisture will result in widespread thunderstorms, significantly impacting these areas. According to the National Weather...
KRQE Newsfeed: Accidental inmate release, Human smuggling indictments, Short term rain, Bosque e-bikes, Bernalillo County opioid settlement money
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] MDC: 3rd inmate ‘inadvertently’ released this month after error – MDC officials say the Office of Professional Standards will be investigating an incident where an inmate was released prematurely. According to MDC, 44-year-old Desiree Sanchez was released Wednesday, making her the third inmate released from the facility too […]
Southern New Mexicans grapple with public safety concerns after abrupt special legislative session
New Mexico’s special legislative session to address public safety began and ended in a matter of hours. The sole bill that made it to the governor’s desk addressed funding for wildfire recovery efforts and appropriated $3 million to fund assisted outpatient treatment programs and competency diversion pilot programs. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called the session one of the most disappointing days of her career due to the lack of action taken by the legislature.
KRQE Newsfeed: New Mexico groomer charged, Restraint concerns in New Mexico schools, Stormier ahead, NM delegates support Harris, Questa veteran honored
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] New Mexico dog groomer faces animal cruelty charges – Sheila Baca, a groomer at Pet Paradise near 528 and Northern, was arrested after allegedly hitting a dog she was grooming. Baca initially called police claiming her manager elbowed her in the face. Police reviewed security footage and found […]
Albuquerque police to release details on fatal officer-involved shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday to release new details and video of a recent officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead. Police say officers at a Flying J truck stop near Central and 98th ran the plate of a vehicle that came back as stolen. When officers attempted […]
Farmington woman facing federal drug and gun charges
A Farmington woman who was investigated by the Region II Narcotics Task Force has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tasheena Hoskie, 42, allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase between New Mexico and Arizona on July 12, leading to “the seizure of over half a kilogram of methamphetamine, thousands of suspected counterfeit pills, and multiple firearms,” according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
1 injured after shooting at Gallup mall
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department said one person was injured after a shooting at Rio West Mall. Details are limited but witnesses told police that a white car with tinted windows left the scene. The person who was shot was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
Northwest New Mexico Arts Council receives $35K Lowe’s Hometowns grant
The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council was awarded a $35,000 grant as part of the Lowe’s Hometowns program to restore and revitalize community spaces. The grant will be used to rejuvenate and landscape the backyard of The Leanor Boutique Hotel and Airbnb, 200 S. Main Ave., in Aztec. Flo...
Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at New Mexico, Wyoming
LOGAN — This is Part 4 of the weekly series breaking down every Utah State football opponent leading up to the start of the 2024 season. Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. 2023 record: 4-8 (2-6 Mountain West) Final AP ranking: N/A. Last meeting: Nov. 24, 2023; Aggies won...
Salvation Army volunteer a ‘survivor and first responder’ in New Mexico wildfires
The Southfork and Salt fires converged June 17 on the small mountain resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Before the fires could be contained, extreme flash flooding over the burn scars flowed into town, causing more destruction in an already-devastated area. Steve Gomez, a 15-year Salvation Army bellringer and volunteer...
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