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Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
Rain likely with lower temperatures
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain is falling across a few parts of the region this morning as The Monsoon pattern will continue in earnest ahead with some relief in the heat as well. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing not only flooding rainfall are likely for some ahead as rain activity start to re-ramp up late this […]
Rising Migrant Deaths in Southern New Mexico’s Desert Corridor
The deadly desert corridor in Southern New Mexico continues to claim lives. The U.S. Border Patrol recently confirmed that its agents discovered three deceased individuals last Monday near the Santa Teresa, New Mexico station. This area, extending several miles west from NM Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa border crossing...
Judge dismisses charges against Albuquerque man accused of murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge has dismissed the case against an Albuquerque man accused of murdering another man in his ex-girlfriend’s home two years ago. Fransisco Almeida was accused of breaking into his ex’s house and shooting to death Allen Sandoval in January 2022. His trial in front of Judge Cindy Leos started on Monday […]
New Mexico teen gunned down a mom in front of her young daughter. He thought he was killing someone else
A teen who admitted to opening fire on a car, killing a woman in front of her young daughter in 2022, has been sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. Concretely, Ty Gallegos will spend 10 years in prison for the killing of Kayla Montaño in New Mexico....
Osmunda Music Discusses New Singles and Upcoming Album ‘Heartful Of Peace’
Singer-songwriter, producer, community activist, and philanthropic force of nature Osmunda Music, aka Rebecca Trujillo Vest, recently released two new singles – “Be Welcome” and “Seed to Trree – from her forthcoming album Heartful Of Peace, slated to drop on August 23. Heartful Of Peace will...
Fans Loved Aces’ Sweet Gesture for Kate Martin After Scary In-Game Injury
The rookie appeared to suffer a lower leg injury in Tuesday's game against the Sky. The Las Vegas Aces sure love their rookie. After Aces guard Kate Martin slipped on the court and appeared to suffer a painful lower leg injury in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Sky, her teammates and the Aces’ staff came together to make a sweet and respectful gesture for the rookie.
Lobo basketball alumni game honors memory of fallen players
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a night that honored Lobo basketball history and players. It was also, in essence, a sendoff for this year’s Enchantment team as it prepares for the 2024 TBT as a game was held between plenty of Lobo legends. The night began with a tribute to three former Lobo players who […]
Los Lunas Schools to implement strategic plan during new school year
LOS LUNAS — “Everybody is eager to see students in the hallways and classrooms again,” said Los Lunas Schools Superintendent Ryan Kettler, Ph.D, of the upcoming school year, which begins for students Aug. 1. LLS will once again be providing free, basic school supplies for all students...
Belen prioritizes its infrastructure projects
BELEN—From wastewater upgrades to public safety equipment to road improvements, the Belen City Council unanimously approved its 2026-30 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan last week. Every year, municipalities across the state create a list of projects to help guide state legislators in allocating capital improvement funding. The ICIP is a...
Attorney General blasts Memorial Medical Center, launches investigation
Attorney General Raúl Torrez made clear in a news conference July 16 that he was deeply concerned about Memorial Medical Center’s practices as he announced an investigation into southern New Mexico’s largest hospital. Torrez – flanked on the left by public officials critical of the hospital and to the right by former patients who’d spoken […] The post Attorney General blasts Memorial Medical Center, launches investigation appeared first on Source New Mexico.
‘Animosity building up’: Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about South Fork Fire investigation
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 Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford and Lincoln County Sheriff Michael Wood have, in recent days, called on the Bureau […] The post ‘Animosity building up’: Ruidoso mayor seeks more details about South Fork Fire investigation appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Alamogordo MainStreet Celebrates the Launch of Alamo Venture Academy and New Business Showcase
The bustling business district of New York Avenue, organized under the Alamogordo MainStreet initiative, has experienced a dynamic spring and summer in 2024. This period marked the launch of an innovative business incubator project known as the Alamo Venture Academy, as reported by AlamogordoTownNews.org. Earlier this year, a call was...
Damage to Taos fire hydrants causes 270K gallons of water loss
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – About 270,000 gallons of water in Taos went to waste after several fire hydrants were opened and damaged earlier this week. The Taos Fire Department is now asking the community to come forward with information about whoever is responsible. “Some hydrants have a lock that’s...
Santa Fe (NM) Dedicates Fire Station to Late Chief, the City’s First Paramedic
A small group of Santa Fe firefighters standing atop a 25-year-old fire station on Richards Avenue pulled away several tarps Thursday morning to reveal a new name for the facility: Chief Frank DiLuzio Station 7. The reveal came at the end of a dedication ceremony in which city officials and...
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