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Aspiring dentists at Texas Tech to get ‘white coats’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aspiring dentists at Texas Tech Health El Paso will be going through a milestone ceremony that marks the beginning of their professional education this weekend. Sixty dental students in the class of 2028 will receive “white coats” during a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Medical […]
El Paso ISD officers arrested for attempting to falsely charge fellow officer, oust chief
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two El Paso Independent School District police officers were arrested and charged with official oppression and tampering with evidence and a dispatcher was arrested and charged with breach of computer security after trying to impose false criminal charges on a fellow police officer co-worker and trying to get the police chief fired.
Celina apartment fire determined to be human caused
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The fire that displaced 20 residents and damaged eight apartment units this week was determined to be the act of one or multiple individuals, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The Fire Department says after a thorough investigation conducted by the Fire Marshal’s Office investigators, it was determined that […]
U.S. CBP planning to deploy aerostatic balloon in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs Border Protection El Paso Sector is planning to deploy an aerostatic balloon just west of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry in September 2024 to monitor the area of the U.S.-Mexico border in that zone. This area is part of the Santa...
City pays penalties in public records lawsuit
The city of Las Cruces has handed over public records sought by a Las Cruces resident after a district court judge found the city had violated the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act. District Judge James Martin ordered the city to release records requested in June 2023 by Michael...
Downwinders pressure Speaker Mike Johnson on RECA during his New Mexico visit
LAS CRUCES — Downwinders had a message for the U.S. House speaker on Wednesday: You’re failing people the federal government exposed to radiation and hurting their chance at some measure of justice. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) attended a private event supporting candidate Yvette Herrell seeking to again represent the 2nd Congressional District in New Mexico, […]
3rd annual NM Economics Research Day examines state policies and economic opportunities
Faculty from the University of New Mexico Department of Economics and the Department of Community and Regional Planning presented six different research projects focused on issues impacting New Mexico during the third-annual New Mexico Economic Research Day earlier this month. All of the projects received funding from the New Mexico...
Church Rock man pleads guilty to charges for shooting at police in New Mexico
MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Church Rock man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to an attack on law enforcement officers on the Navajo Nation. Elijah Touchine, 24, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, shot at officers from the Navajo Police Department and New Mexico State Police in July 2023. Law enforcement attempted to find Touchine in a canyon but had to end the search after twelve hours due to dark conditions.
Nearly .05% of Your Brain Is Likely Microplastic, Brain Samples Reveal
A shocking amount plastic has found its way into our brains, research finds. In a new paper, scientists report that brain samples taken from cadavers had an average of 0.48% of their weight made up of microplastics, meaning pieces of plastic that are smaller than 5 millimeters. The study has...
N.M. Public Safety officials discuss crime in Farmington
A question about the Broken Windows Theory led state and local law enforcement officials into a discussion about violent crime, police recruitment and police safety, during the Department of Public Safety Town Hall Aug. 21 at the Farmington Civic Center. The town hall occurred two days after Fernando Silva, 40,...
Man arrested for shooting 61-year-old with ‘airsoft-type gun’, Santa Fe Police say
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 60-year-old Santa Fe man was arrested for shooting a 61-year-old man with an airsoft-type gun, according to the police department. Officers responded to the area of North Guadalupe Street and Jefferson Street Thursday morning after receiving a report that a man had been shot and was bleeding from his face and head.
Sierra Ferrell Delivers Impressive Cover of Little Feat’s “Willin’” With a Bluegrass Twist
Sierra Ferrell played a show in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 18, delivering her signature bluegrass/Americana sound with usual flair. During the show, she performed a cover of Little Feat’s “Willin’,” which was featured on their 1971 self-titled debut. The song was written by Lowell...
BernCo Announces Groundwater Public Dashboard
Bernalillo County – BernCo is pleased to announce the public launch of the Bernalillo County Groundwater Public Dashboard. The interactive tool allows the public to view up-to-date water level measurements from county-owned and domestic wells across Bernalillo County. The purpose of the dashboard is to:. Improve accessibility to groundwater...
Texas sues over Biden legalization program for immigrants married to US citizens
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Texas and a coalition of Republican-led states on Friday sued President Joe Biden's administration over a new program that offers a path to citizenship for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally and are now married to U.S. citizens.
KRQE Newsfeed: Lost revenue, Children’s code, More rain and cooler, Reunification cards, State parks impact
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Report: New Mexico missed out on $405 million from oil and gas revenue – Over the last three years, New Mexico has had more oil production than any other state including Texas, according to the State Land Office. Last year the state earned nearly $14 billion from the […]
Sidewalks Are NOT For E-Bikes
Thursday, at around 11:00 a.m., I was cycling eastbound on Sycamore Street and then turned onto southbound Diamond Drive. As I did so, I observed no pedestrians or cyclists, respectively, on the sidewalk or in the bike lane. I had just crossed the Pueblo Canyon fill bridge with the intent to turn onto westbound Ridgeway. As a highly-experienced and accomplished cyclist, I maintain a high level of situational awareness when on two wheels. Apparently, however, my level of situational awareness was not high enough today! As I started to turn right on to Ridgeway, an e=bike passed me on the right at a high rate of speed (much faster than I was riding). Immediately thereafter, a second e-bike passed me on the right. Though startled, my quick reflexes prevented a collision and I did not have to swerve into the traffic lane. There are several issues highlighted by this incident.
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