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Developer Wants to Bring Business to Española
West Side Plan Includes New Townhomes and a Grocery Store. New business is coming to Española. Plans are in the works for a restaurant, brewery and art space — in fact, clean-up of the property began a few months ago. Gutting of the former Western Holiday motel, 1215...
Police and fire gear up for battle of the badges
The annual battle of the badges blood drive is set to take place July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive doubles as a police versus firefighters battle for bragging rights. Donors will decide which side they are on and in turn will get a free battle tee shirt and be registered to win a car valued up to $30,000.
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...
LFC: Bernalillo County violent crime mostly flat from 2017 high
Violent crime has plateaued in Bernalillo County since reaching its highest point in 2017, according to a presentation and report given to New Mexico lawmakers Monday. The presentation comes in the leadup to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session on Thursday, which has exposed a rift with top lawmakers in her party.
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...
Roswell escrow company owner to be sentenced for wire fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25 for wire fraud charges. Jensen-Tanner defrauded clients through false representations while owning and operating Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. appeared to help customers make real estate purchases, according to an indictment filed in court. But Jensen-Tanner re-directed funds […]
Caleb Medford Named to Wuerffel Trophy/AFCA Good Works Team Watch Lists
DALLAS, Texas — Caleb Medford was named one of 111 nominees for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, both awards combining academics and community service initiatives. In 2021, Teton Saltes became The University of New Mexico’s first national award winner was he was named...
Lavender in the Village festival returns for 30th year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lavender in the Village Festival is coming July 20, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Larry Abraham Agri-Nature Center. The event features all things lavender and includes 120 vendors with lavender products, art, wine, beer, cocktails and more. In addition to the vendors there will be activities throughout the […]
Man sentenced to probation after slashing tires and fleeing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Manuel Vargas was sentenced to one year of probation after taking a plea deal for an incident at a Bob’s Burgers earlier this year. Security footage shows Vargas confronting a woman after claiming she cut the line in front of him. Vargas can be seen slashing the victim’s tires before getting into […]
Satterwhite to use Air Raid Offense
Jal High School’s new head football coach and athletic director, Brent Satterwhite, has already begun to have a significant impact on the Panther Football Team. Coming to Jal with 35 years of experience as a coach, Satterwhite spent the last four years as head coach and athletic director for Tatum. He says leaving Tatum was a hard decision for him, “because I love Tatum and the kids there. Great little community.” He is a native of Texas. He attended college at Abilene Christian University and then West Texas State University, which is now known as West Texas A&M University. He teaches social studies, physical education, and weightlifting.
Albuquerque Human Rights Board looks to increase its presence
The city of Albuquerque’s Human Rights Board has been operating for 50 years, but you’d be forgiven if you didn’t know it exists. Now, the board has been working to change that by increasing its activity and presence in the city. At the end of last month...
Bring ’Em Out: Lowrider Day is July 27
The lowrider is, perhaps, Española’s most unique form of artistic and cultural expression. “Faith and culture. It’s what we say all the time,” explained Joan Medina, owner of Lowlow’s Lowrider Art Place and president of the Española Lowrider Association. “The lowrider really is art on wheels. To me, the car is one big canvas. If there’s something that I like, I’m going to put it on my car.”
FEMA trailers on their way to Ruidoso; at least 856 homes lost
Firefighters work along the roadway on June 18, 2024, fighting the South Fork Fire. (Courtesy of InciWeb.gov) Just more than a month after the destruction of South Fork and Salt fires in the Ruidoso area, the federal government has agreed to provide temporary housing, state officials said Wednesday. Gen. Miguel...
Tribes won input on Petroglyph-area developments. In the case of one large project, it’s too late.
When developers announced their plans for a 35-foot-tall apartment complex near the Petroglyph National Monument in 2022, Native American organizations were alarmed. Thanks to zoning changes made last month — spurred by those concerns — tribal leaders will have a voice in future projects. However, those zoning changes...
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...
Shiprock Associated Schools break ground on new residential halls
Corn pollen and other traditional techniques were used Monday at a plot of land east of Atsá Biyáázh Community School before breaking ground on the new residential hall construction. Dignitaries and attendees gathered to celebrate the newest installation at the community school, which is expected to be...
Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community for seniors, the Albuquerque Silvercrest Senior Adult Residence, is right next door to The Salvation Army Albuquerque Citadel Corps. Howard Novich moved into one of the Silvercrest’s 56 apartment units in June 2016 and has been with The Salvation...
KRQE Newsfeed: Special session, Title IX changes, Flood risk, Bosque cleanup, Balloon Fiesta art
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Special session focused on public safety in New Mexico begins on Thursday – Lawmakers are heading back to the roundhouse for the legislative special session focused on crime and public safety. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham originally proposes five crime fighting bills to address criminal competency, mental health treatment […]
Remote monitoring code changes could make it into CY2026 fee schedule, at the earliest
The American Medical Association’s coding panel, which is responsible for creating medical billing codes, is set to meet September 19-21 in Albuquerque where it will consider yet another proposal to lower the requirements for providers to get paid for remote monitoring. Remote monitoring was scarcely mentioned in the Center...
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