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2023 murder suspect admits to killing of 5-year-old
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the five people accused of murdering a five-year-old during a drive-by shooting took responsibility on Monday. Alexander Venzor admitted in court that he opened fire on a mobile home near Blake and Unser in August 2023, killing five-year-old Galilea Samaniego. Venzor was only 15 at the time. He pleaded guilty […]
Hezgothelook Z wins Rainbow Futurity in imppessive fashion at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, N.M. — There will be a chance for a Triple Crown winner this year in quarter horse racing for 2-year-olds. Hezgothelook Z proved much the best Sunday afternoon in winning the second leg of the Triple Crown, the $1 million Rainbow Futurity. He won by 1 and 1/4 lengths and did so in a time of :19.30 seconds over 400 yards as the 1-2 favorite at post time. ...
Weaver returns to CHS cheer — this time as coach
The Cleveland High School cheer team has a new head coach, and it's one of their former cheerleaders, Maddison Weaver. “It means so much to me to be back at Cleveland. Being an alumni and past cheerleader, I couldn’t be more excited to give back to the school and program that shaped me,” Weaver said. “Another big push schoolwide this year is to bring back that ‘electric’ school spirit that Cleveland is known for.”
THE BALL IS BACK! THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES YEAR THREE OF ANNUAL GALA!
New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are excited to announce that their annual gala – “The Ball” – is back for year three! The Ball is the single largest annual fundraiser for the Somos Unidos Foundation each year. This year, The Ball will be held at Atlantic Aviation in Albuquerque, in a massive airplane hangar. Doors open at 6 PM on September 7th, and tickets are on-sale NOW! Get yours HERE!
Expected water outage in Portales
If you are a resident of Portales living in the area of North Ave B, West Ivy, and the surrounding areas, do not be alarmed at an expected water outage tomorrow. On July 16th, from 8 AM to around 3 PM, the city will be updating the infrastructure around the area. Expect no water supply, and low water pressure after the job is completed, with some minor discoloration. If you have any questions, contact the City Hall water dept. at 575-356-6662.
City Councilor Dapson hosting Meet 'n' Greet event this weekend
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer. Each city councilor will be hosting an event for their district with free ice cream, games, activities and demonstrations by city staff for all ages.
IBPSA Launches Master Business Academy Program
(PRESS RELEASE) LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) announced the launch of the IBPSA Master Business Academy (IBPSA MBA), a cutting-edge, fully virtual training program designed specifically for professionals in the pet care services industry. The program, which will begin on October 10, 2024, was developed in partnership with GoalMakers and modeled on an executive MBA curriculum. Through a unique combination of networking and learning opportunities, the program is tailored to help pet care business leaders become better managers and improve their bottom lines.
Corona Field Day to highlight tech, research
Taylor Andrews counts herself among the lucky ones who gets to conduct unique research at New Mexico State University’s Corona Range and Livestock Research Center. Andrews is a doctoral student majoring in animal science at NMSU, and has worked as a graduate assistant in Corona for three years. She has completed three dissertation projects at the center, located eight miles east of Corona, where she has found a second home of sorts.
Tom McLaughlin Honored By Los Alamos Aquatomics, Presented With Dale Berg Award
The Los Alamos Aquatomics recently presented Tom McLaughlin with the Dale Berg Award for. Outstanding Service from New Mexico Swimming. Pictured are Lance Sanchez (NM Swimming. Official’s Chair), Tom McLaughlin (long-time swim official and Aquatomics supporter), and. Maribeth Englert (Aquatomics Head Coach). Photo Courtesy Aquatomics. Tom was joined by...
Grants Awarded to Climate Change Projects, Flagstaff Included
The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition, a group of cities and counties in the Western U.S., has awarded $335,000 to four projects designed to combat climate change and reduce wildfire risks by sucking carbon from the air. These projects will use the latest carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches to transform organic waste into practical, value-added resources like biochar.
Rain likely after the heat-up
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free. A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the […]
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — I’m in Milwaukee with a team of Native American journalists at the Republican National Convention to understand more about the relationship between the federal government and the colonized people that will continue to exist within the United States project — whichever man becomes president again in 2025. Wherever the U.S. goes after Nov. […] The post Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Jon Jones Charged With Two Misdemeanors For Alleged Behavior Toward Drug Tester
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been slapped with two misdemeanor charges owing to an alleged altercation with a drug-testing agent earlier this year. Jones, whose fighting talents have long kept him in the GOAT conversation for mixed martial arts, has frequently fallen foul of the law away from the Octagon. With incidents ranging from arrests for a hit-and-run and domestic violence to multiple drug suspensions, not much time tends to pass by before the former two-time light heavyweight kingpin is back under the spotlight for antics outside of his MMA career.
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