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Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico
Heat and degraded air quality harming New Mexicans is projected to worsen in the coming years, as climate change fueled by burning and extracting fossil fuels cranks up the planet’s temperature. State lawmakers heard that message from panels of experts from government and outside groups in an interim Water and Natural Resources Committee meeting Monday […]
Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain above the national average driven by high crime rates in Bernalillo County,” […]
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday afternoon that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday at the Las Cruces Convention Center. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a The post New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday appeared first on KVIA.
Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama
OSE/ISC Contact: Maggie Fitzgerald – maggie.fitzgerald@ose.nm.gov. Bureau of Reclamation Contact: Pacifica Casares-Chehy – pcasareschehy@usbr.gov. Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama: State and Federal partners coordinating to ensure safety and access to water. SANTA FE, N.M. –The Office of the State Engineer and the...
Chamisa Elementary And Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Receive 2024 Innovation In Education Award
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA), received a 2024 Innovation in Education award. LAOLA Principal Kati Steinberg, Chamisa Principal Craig Washnok, Math Lab teacher Carolyn Torres and Chamisa first grade teacher Michaela Tarbox accepted the award presented by Teach Plus Executive Director Hope Morales, left, and other representatives from Teach Plus. Courtesy/LAPS.
LAPD Announces New Deputy Chief Of Police James Rodriguez
Deputy Chief of Police James Rodriguez, left, receives a Police Chief’s Commendation for his work on LAPD’ s accreditation from Police Chief Dino Sgambellone. Post file photo. LAPD News:. The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has announced the appointment of James Rodriguez as the new Deputy Chief of...
Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they caught two shoplifters red-handed after they tried to steal Lego sets. The Albuquerque Police Department released video showing the suspects, Tehoma Patero and Lucas Chavez, at the Uptown Target last Thursday. They said they took around $700 worth of Legos without paying. Officers identified them as part of the […]
Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. The […]
1 dead after crash near Dexter
DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Dexter. Police said the crash happened on Sunday just before 7 p.m. at an intersection of Highway 285 between Dexter and Roswell. They said a car driven by a 16-year-old with 18-year-old Angela Andrews as the passenger crossed the […]
Santa Rosa Lake State Park welcoming boaters; water restored to Storrie Lake State Park
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two lakes at state parks are welcoming visitors. One had its water restored, and the other reopened its boat ramp. Santa Rosa Lake State ParkThe New Mexico State Parks Division is reopening the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. On May 16, it was announced that 25,250 acre-feet would be […]
Las Cruces Public Schools begin new year with attendance focus
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- Las Cruces public schools welcomed students back on Monday, marking the start of the second year with a year-round schedule. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz told ABC-7 the district had a smooth transition as students returned to class, many with first-day jitters but overall excitement. Ruiz says...
Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research has a team of carefully selected scientists and engineers working on high-powered microwave technology, among other projects, and they will go to great lengths to cultivate and keep that talent within the borders of New Mexico. Over the past year, Artem Kuskov has found a promising career path within the […]
Family frustrated after teen not charged in fatal crash
HOBBS, N.M. — It started as a night out for a family but ended with a teenager being accused of running over and killing a father and husband. Both the Hobbs police and the Lea County District Attorney Dianna Luce shared a press release saying they exhausted all leads to come to the conclusion that the juvenile in this case won't face any criminal charges, only two citations. The victim's wife, Casey Gonzalez, said that's not justice.
Portales shooting leads to arrest of 16-year-old
LUBBOCK, Texas — A 16-year-old was arrested in relation to a fatal shooting the Portales Police Department responded to Sunday night in the 300 block of South Avenue E. Around 10:21 p.m., officers found Demariay Singleton, 18, of Portales inside a residence bleeding from the head. According to a...
Emcee, Judges Announced for Interior Design Society’s Designer of the Year Awards Gala
The Interior Design Society will announce and recognize the winners of this year’s Designer of the Year Award winners during their Awards Gala on October 2nd. This year’s master of ceremonies will be Carson Kressley. The Designer of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement among IDS members in over 40 categories of residential interior design. The Awards Gala will conclude the 2024 IDS National Conference at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
DINNER AND A DRIVE: A "thunder" struck moment led to Magdalena's Tumbleweeds
Even after launching a successful catering and event company in Seattle, Washington Michal Gola and Osiris Navarro found themselves longing for something different. The switch was vastly different as they went from the hustle and bustle of the big city to an abandoned building that had been boarded up for more than a decade in Magdalena.
Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front […]
Luna Gets Two CDL and Five Heavy Equipment Simulators
Luna Community College’s Contract Education Department has purchased two CDL and five heavy equipment simulators. The simulators’ value is over $500,000. Luna CDL administrator Tracy Morales says that the funding for the simulators came from state appropriations and the Wildfire Resiliency Training Center USDA grant. The CDL simulators...
Salvation Army sets up ‘Ruidoso Rising’ distribution event for supplies, help
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Salvation Army continues to try to assist people in the Ruidoso region who were impacted by wildfires and flooding this summer. The Salvation Army will host a community distribution event called “Ruidoso Rising” from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 24 at Gateway Community Church, 415 Sudderth Dr. […]
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