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Union Fights Hospital Over Wage Increase
A labor union is fighting for the right of some nurses and hospital staff at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) to receive a wage increase that employees at UNM Hospital (UNMH) in Albuquerque and other clinics were given. On Aug. 9, UNMH announced that all...
Bernalillo Cleans Up Its Alleys
At the Aug. 12 council meeting, the Bernalillo Town Council amended the weed ordinance, making the town responsible for alleyway cleanup instead of residents, to provide consistent maintenance and address safety concerns. The Town Council, despite the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Dale Prairie and Councilor Vincent Montoya, was able...
San Juan Generating Station Cleanup Plan Faces Scrutiny Ahead of August 24 Demolition
According to Kunm Officials from the Radioactive & Hazardous Materials interim committee received an update on Thursday regarding the state’s efforts to clean up the decommissioned San Juan Generating Station. The coal-fired power plant, decommissioned by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) at the end of 2022, is set to be demolished on August 24, according to the Farmington mayor’s office.
What’s happening around New Mexico August 16-22
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 16-22. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 New scholarship available for Indigenous students studying film at UNM – The Department of Film and Digital Arts announced the scholarship is specifically for Indigenous students. It’s to support those students and a new course called […]
NAC: Live at Santa Fe Indian Market 2024
Distinctly Native American artwork, fashion, and films converge again for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, with at least 1,000 booths and somewhere around 100,000 visitors. Native America Calling is live from Santa Fe, hearing from Southwestern Association for Indian Arts representatives, 2023 Best In Show winner Jennifer Tafoya, curators from the Native Cinema Showcase, and others to get a preview of the largest juried Native art market in the world.
Las Cruces Comic Con 2024 set for Aug. 17-18
Have you been out to a ball game this season? El Paso Chihuahuas continue with homestand games. Among the most fun games will be Sunday's Bark at the Park, sponsored by GECU, when guests can bring their pets. Kids will be able to run the bases afterward. For those wanting some female rabble-rousing, there's the Roller Derby in the Northeast this weekend. Two exciting home bouts will be hitting the rink. ...
Task force recommends universal basic income for at-risk families in NM
A task force created by the New Mexico Legislature to address children’s well-being has a simple suggestion for reducing child poverty: give families money. The Children’s Code Reform Task Force looked over New Mexico’s child and family welfare law, and came up with 25 different recommendations which represent “an evolving understanding of the field.” One […]
Albuquerque Police Officer Bianca Quintana Killed by Hit and Run Driver, Suspect at Large
An Albuquerque Police officer tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run crash, leaving friends, family, and teammates devastated. They are now urging the driver responsible to come forward. “She will truly be missed, very missed by everybody. It’s a loss for everyone,” said Savannah Costales, a close friend of the...
'Exciting things are happening': Las Cruces Sun-News welcomes new sports reporter
Ever since I started this job on Aug. 5, I've heard from countless people about how there wasn't enough sports coverage around these parts. If you've read the Sun-News recently, you'll know that's changing. My name is Nick Coppola, and I'm the new sports reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News. First, I want to say how excited I am to be here and be a part of this community. Many exciting things are happening around New Mexico...
Santa Fe National Forest Implements Closure Order In Española Ranger District
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for the Tesuque Peak area in the Española Ranger District to protect the public’s health and safety during the rebuilding and environmental restoration of the Tesuque Peak Powerline. This Order shall be in effect from today, Aug....
Deadline for FEMA aid extended for Salt Fork and South fires, amid floods and local concerns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the application deadline for those who suffered losses in the South Fork and Salt fires to Oct. 19, an extension that comes as floods continue to threaten homes of those living in and around the burn scar. The deadline was going to be Monday until FEMA announced the […]
Residents call on NM governor on commitments to fix water issues
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – During a public town hall meeting held July 25 in Las Cruces, the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham publicly committed to hold a public meeting in Sunland Park to address public concerns surrounding the ongoing water quality and service issues by the water utility that serves Sunland Park and Santa […]
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