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Global IT Outage Affects BernCo Assessor and Treasurer Public Access Property Tax Portals
Bernalillo County, N.M. – The Bernalillo County Assessor advises the public on the status of the Public Access portal. Due to the Global IT outage affecting many entities, the public was not able to access or perform online property tax searches via the Public Access portal. Due to the Assessor’s Office being proactive and working diligently with our vendors, services were restored around 11:00 am MDT.
Navajo Tech student recognized for developing ‘Kibble Balance’ machine
Cuba, New Mexico resident Jonathan Chinana has successfully developed an affordable weighing machine alongside professors and colleagues based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology at Navajo Technical University. The Kibble Balance is a device that measures mass and is designed to significantly lower costs associated with previous models,...
County closes County Road 6480 in Kirtland for repaving
According to a San Juan County news release, the county will be closing County Road 6480 in Kirtland for repaving on Monday, July 29. The county road that starts on the westside of Farmington as Twin Peaks Boulevard, will be closed west of the junction of County Road 6200 after the Twin Peaks hills.
Free well water testing event in Luna County
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Health are partnering to host a free well water testing event on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MainStreet Market in Luna County Courthouse Park (700 South Silver Ave.) Free well water tests will be available to the first […]
Lobos Well-Represented at 2024 Paris Olympics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Five athletes and two staff members past and present from The University of New Mexico will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Competition in Paris will span from July 26 to August 11, concluding with the closing ceremonies on that date. Three former UNM golfers will...
4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo coming to Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Mountain Rodeo Association is presenting the 4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo, coming to Santa Fe being held July 19 – 20 at Rodeo de Santa Fe. This year’s event will support the Horses for Heroes charity and local 4-H and FFA programs. The ranch rodeo will include 14 […]
Expressions Dance Academy shines bright at Showstopper dance championships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In a stunning display of talent and dedication, Expressions Dance Academy from El Paso made waves at the recent Showstopper Dance Championships held in Orlando, Florida. Since March, the academy's members have diligently practiced their routines, culminating in an impressive showcase at one of the...
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Farmington Growers Market, 4-6 p.m. Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Buy fresh produce from local Farmers and Ranchers every Tuesday, July through Oct. Details: fmntgrowersmarket@gmail.com. Thursday, July 25. Downtown Makers Market, 3 p.m. to dusk. Orchard Park, 100 W. Main St. Free. Handmade, homemade or homegrown artisan market...
NM legislature passes $100 million relief bill for Ruidoso wildfire victims
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — During its special session Thursday, the New Mexico legislature passed a $100 million relief bill that will aid those impacted by the South Fork and Salt wildfires that ravaged Ruidoso and the nearby Mescalaro Apache Tribal lands in June. The bill was sponsored by...
Heinrich becomes third Democratic senator to call on Biden to step aside
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) became the third Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside Friday as the pressure continues to grow. “While the decision to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the best interests of our country for him to step aside,” the New […]
Several homes in Socorro County have not been on the tax rolls for 20, 30 years
The total combined taxable values for 2024 reached over three hundred million, Julie Griego, county assessor, announced at the Socorro County meeting last week. “In 2013, our taxable value was 240 million and now we’re at 360 million,” Griego said “I can’t tell you how many houses we picked up that had never been on the roll that have been out there for 20 to 30 years and never paid taxes on it. That’s what we’ve been doing for the last ten years because of all the issues we’ve had with computers and all that stuff.”
LANL: Los Alamos Researchers Look For Feedback On Geothermal Clean Energy Testbed Scoping Study
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently funded a series of scoping studies to explore the possibility of leveraging local facilities, infrastructure and resources to test clean-energy technologies. The team leading this effort is looking for feedback from the community. Photo Courtesy LANL. LANL NEWS RELEASE. Los Alamos National Laboratory recently funded...
Bernalillo baseball players for qualify for 2024 Connie Mack World Series
Three players from Bernalillo High School helped their club team, The Frackers, clinch a spot in the 2024 Connie Mack World Series (CMWS) July 13. The Frackers defeated the Farmington Scorpions 10-5 at Ricketts Park to win the City League Tournament, punching their ticket to the CMWS and securing their spot as the host team.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
Dan Patrick wants 'Jocelyn's Law' to deny bail to capital murder suspects
AUSTIN, Texas — After two undocumented migrants were charged with the capital murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston, Texas Republicans have called on the legislature to curb bail access to capital murder suspects. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, has called for the passage of...
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