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Biochar, soil research focus of field day at NMSU’s Clovis science center
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can have a big impact on soil health for large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico. While research on how to effectively produce biochar for commercial purposes is still ongoing, growers can learn more about biochar and how it impacts soil health at this year’s field day at the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center in Clovis. Researchers will also present information on other soil science projects, as well as dairy industry updates and hay production. The field day will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at the center, which is located 13 miles north of Clovis on Highway 288.
Chamisa Elementary And Los Alamos Online Academy Receive 2024 Innovation In Education Award
Chamisa Elementary School, along with the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA), received a 2024 Innovation in Education award. LAOLA Principal Kati Steinberg, Chamisa Principal Craig Washnok, Math Lab teacher Carolyn Torres, Chamisa first grade teacher Michaela Tarbox were on hand to accept the award which was presented by Hope Morales, Executive Director of Teach Plus (left), and other representatives from Teach Plus. Photo Courtesy LAPS.
Bernalillo volleyball team gets visit from college coaches
The Trinidad State Trojans’ volleyball coaches made a visit to the Bernalillo Spartan Learning Academy gymnasium July 22-23 to give some pointers to the Bernalillo High School volleyball program. “We are meeting with the Trinidad State coaches, and they are running a camp for us. We are trying to...
Las Cruces cannabis company receives $50k from the state for economic development.
Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis dispensary and producer based in Oregon with manufacturing facilities in Las Cruces, received a $50,130 grant for job training, according to an announcement from the New Mexico Economic Development Department on July 17. The grant is meant to train up to seven new employees with...
Lobo VB Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The University of New Mexico volleyball program has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the fifth consecutive season, as well as earning the additional Honor Roll distinction representing the top 20 percent of qualified teams’ GPAs in the division for the third consecutive season. UNM was...
SRMC highly rated for diabetes care in national report
Sandoval Regional Medical Center received more recognition for their care July 16. According to the UNM Health Sciences Communications Department, U.S. News & World Report rated SRMC as a high-performing hospital in diabetes care.
Northwest Fishing Report: Trout fishing good in San Juan River
Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair when using jig heads tipped with worms. 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 382 cubic feet per second. Albuquerque Area Drains: We had no reports...
Local organization works to support people transitioning out of incarceration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –InspirEmpower New Mexico is a nonprofit that works to empower, educate and employ people who are coming out of incarcerations with entrepreneurial focused programs. The organization is hosting its Black and White Sneaker Ball. The event raises funds for InspirEmpower New Mexico which will go towards helping people as they are released from […]
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
New Mexico Baseball has been awarded the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, the organization announced Wednesday. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball — over 800 in total — were honored with this year’s award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. The Lobo baseball program posted a 3.435 cumulative GPA over the 2023-2024 academic year to qualify.
School board celebrates Vision 2024 conference organizers
It was a youthful evening at the July 23 school board meeting as Rio Rancho High School students filed into the conference room, followed by administrators and parents, to be celebrated for their efforts in making the Vision 2024 conference a success. Vision 2024 — a gathering of student council...
After more than a year sitting vacant, International District Walmart may get new owner
The Walmart in Albuquerque’s International District has been closed for more than 16 months — but the 206,000-square-foot building may not remain vacant much longer. On July 5, a commercial real estate website updated the listing of the former Walmart on San Mateo Boulevard near Central Avenue SE to “under contract.” The supercenter was built in 1994 and was added to the website on May 1, 2023.
Roswell community development receives $3M to build affordable housing
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in Roswell can expect to see new developments underway. The City of Roswell could have more affordable housing options in the El Toro community. The New Mexico Finance Authority approved $3 million for the project. The group said this residential area will provide affordable homes for low to moderate-income households. So far, […]
Sanostee man pleads guilty in fatal drunken driving crash
A Sanostee man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque for his involvement in a fatal drunken driving crash. Leonardo Robbie Duncan, 33, admitted he was driving while intoxicated on Aug. 12, 2023, when he crossed the center line on Navajo Route 36 near Upper Fruitland. Duncan admitted in court that he “crashed head-on into the passenger side” of a vehicle, killing the man and woman inside of it, according to court records.
KRQE Newsfeed: New report, Lego theft, Drier and hotter, Psychedelics research, Health alerts
Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state – A new report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee last week shows the crime rate in new Mexico ranks above the national average, saying Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are driving that trend. The report flags drug […]
Boeing donates $50,000 to wildfire recovery in Ruidoso, supports local needs
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Global aerospace engineering company, Boeing, announced Tuesday that it will make a $50,000 donation to the "immediate and long-term recovery needs" of those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires. Boeing announced Tuesday that it is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to recovery and relief...
Sinton Junior Girls softballs fall in regional tourney final
A fantastic summer season has come to a close for the Sinton Little League Junior Girls’ softball team, as they fall in the Southwest Regional championship game on July 24 in Albuquerque. The Sinton little leaguers (Texas East) fell in a an 8-7 heartbreaker in extra innings to CenTer...
Doña Ana County announces county manager finalists
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Board of County Commissioners in Doña Ana announced Wednesday, July 24 the four finalists to be considered Doña Ana County’s next county manager. Finalists will have on-site interviews and community visits on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10, according to Doña Ana County Commissioners in a news release. […]
Two Alec Baldwin Jurors Were Leaning Toward Guilty Verdict When Case Was Dismissed
Two jurors in the Alec Baldwin trial told Variety they were leaning toward a guilty verdict when the involuntary manslaughter case was abruptly dismissed.Alec Baldwin Could Sue 'Rust' Investigators: 'This Is Open and Shut' Their views are at odds with those of three other jurors who told the New York Times and People that they had serious doubts about Baldwin’s guilt. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case on July 12, after learning that prosecutors had failed to provide the defense with evidence of a trove of bullets. Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months in prison if convicted in the...
EPA, NM government offering debris removal for Ruidoso residents
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – State and national government agencies will be helping property owners who were affected by the fires and the flooding around Ruidoso. The Environmental Protection Agency will be facilitating a clean-up process, and professionally removing debris from residents’ property, all for free. The clean-up process will include two phases. The first involves bringing […]
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