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White coat ceremony welcomes 207 students
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomes an anticipated 207 new medical students to its Las Cruces campus Friday with the traditional white coat ceremony, a symbolic event emphasizing the ethical and professional commitment undertaken by aspiring physicians. “It is a proud moment for our entire community as we welcome...
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...
Northwest Fishing Report: Catfish biting shrimp in the Rio Grande
Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using jig heads tipped with worm. Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at (505) 685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information. Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Monday morning was 322 cubic feet per second. Albuquerque Area Drains: We had no reports...
Lauro ready to make leap in sophomore season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In her freshman season at UNM, Paris Lauro appeared in 22 games and averaged just under three points. She showed some of her skillset in her limited action and even earned a Mountain West freshman of the week award. Now that she is one of only four returners, she is expecting a […]
More work needed to clean up illegal encampments near the Bosque in Valencia County
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are hard at work cleaning up illegal campsites and dumping along the Rio Grande but officials with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District said more work needs to be done. “The deeper we go into the Bosque, the more stuff we find,” said Eric Zamora, chief operating officer for MRGCD. The […]
New Mexico AG launches investigation into Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said several current and former employees and patients at Memorial Medical Center alleged the hospital denied essential medical care. Torrez said he expected more people to come forward as he announced this week that the New Mexico Department of Justice launched an investigation into the for-profit Las...
Albuquerque Housing Authority offers rental assistance
An Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) voucher program currently accepting applicants is meant to help stabilize those across the city who are struggling to find affordable housing. The AHA put the word out Wednesday about a program that provides voucher assistance to those trying to rent homes, townhouses or apartments on...
Perseverance And Mentoring Pay Off For Erin Moore, Winner Of 2024 Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship For Navajo Women
Erin Moore is the winner of the 2024 Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship for Navajo Women. Courtesy photo. Erin Moore from the Navajo Nation community of Twin Lakes has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of $2500 in scholarship aid from the Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship Committee in Los Alamos. Erin is of the Tachiinii clan (Red Running into the Water People) and the Tligioo clan (Weaver People.) She graduated in May 2024 from the University Of New Mexico-Gallup with an AA degree in Human Services and Substance Abuse. She is currently enrolled at UNM.
Santa Fe City Councilors pass controversial median safety bill
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe City Councilors passed a controversial median safety bill on an 8-1 vote but delayed its implementation by six months. The bill, introduced by Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Pilar Faulkner, will ban people from sitting, standing, or lying on medians less than three feet wide. After hours of public […]
Moving Arts Looking for New Home
Moving Arts Española needs a new space. “We’ve known for some time that, one day, the lease would be up,” Co-founder and Creative Director Roger Montoya said. The lease on the organization’s current location on the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo came up for renewal in 2024. According to Montoya, the Tsay Corporation has deemed the building unsafe and too old to inhabit.
Murder arrest made after hourslong standoff in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. — Police have arrested a man facing a murder charge in Portales. Portales police said 36-year-old Anthony Ortega was arrested after an hourslong standoff on North Avenue M that started on Tuesday evening, July 16. New Mexico State Police were requested hours into the incident and responded.
Linda Montoya Deemed The Consummate Professional At Enterprise Bank & Trust
Senior Financial Services Representative Linda Montoya at her desk Tuesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com. Senior Financial Services Representative Linda Montoya has worked at Enterprise Bank & Trust since the summer of 2021 and has earned the title “the consummate professional”.
UNM officials discuss new Title IX guidelines
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico’s new Title IX guidelines take effect in August but there are mixed feelings about the changes. Approximately 150 people tuned in to watch the 90-minute panel discussion on how the regulations will impact UNM. Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that protects people from […]
Las Cruces Police seeking volunteers for Victims Advocate Team
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims Assistance Unit is now accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with the Victims Advocate Team (VAT). VAT volunteers work with professional advocates, police officers and detectives by helping victims of crime, according to a news release sent by LCPD. “Volunteering for […]
Borderland community invited to Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, how you can participate today
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board is inviting the community to participate in a crucial public meeting today to discuss water management and flood prevention efforts in the Upper Rio Grande area. These forums are held three times a year The post Borderland community invited to Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, how you can participate today appeared first on KVIA.
'Animosity building up': Ruidoso mayor seeks details about South Fork Fire investigation
This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. Visit sourcenm.com for more. Two weeks after a team of investigators issued a brief announcement that a lightning strike ignited the deadly South Fork Fire, calls for a fuller explanation are growing from local officials and members of the public. Both...
Santa Fe Playhouse to Present a Revamped Edition of THE MELODRAMA
Santa Fe Playhouse will present a revamped edition of The Melodrama, showcasing four short plays by New Mexican playwrights Dillon Christopher Chitto, Maggie Fine, Tatiana Isabel Gil, and Leonard Madrid; with interstitials written by Kevin Fairchild. Directed by Stephanie Grilo. The Melodrama will perform on the mainstage from August 29...
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a wildlife photography workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery, 123 W. Main St. The fee to participate is $10. Join as freelance Tri-City Record photographer and wildlife photographer Brad Ryan shares techniques and strategies for capturing photos of wildlife. Take notes on how to capture a variety of wildlife with your camera. No camera is necessary, and photos will not be taken at this Q&A workshop. This event is contingent on participation numbers. Contact TRAC by Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. for availability. For event information, call Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery at (505) 716-7660 or email TRWC_Art@hotmail.com.
After Months of Anticipation, New City Clerk Named
After months of at least two employees filling in to help out with the vacant city clerk position, Mayor John Ramon Vigil on July 9 made an appointment. Española resident Carla Martinez will fill that role. The appointment was approved by all but one city councilor through a roll call vote during the regular city council meeting.
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