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FINAL UPDATE for the Fisher Fire in Cibola National Forest
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 16, 2024 – This will be the final update for the lightning-caused Fisher Fire within the northwest San Mateo Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District. Reported date / time: July 1, 2024 / 1825 Cause: Lightning Strike. Size: 8,043 acres Location: Remote mountainous terrain of northwest...
Who’s on New Mexico’s MMIP Advisory Council? It’s unclear.
It is unclear who is on a state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people announced nearly eight months ago by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham amid upset over her decision to disband a task force focused on the crisis. A story New Mexico In Depth published Friday about the...
State agency seeking employees focused on MMIP, creating guidebook for affected families
The Indian Affairs Department plans to hire two employees to focus on missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP), Secretary Josett Monette said at a public meeting the agency hosted Monday. She added the department is developing a guidebook that’s meant to direct affected families to resources. Agency officials sought...
New Mexico special legislative session to focus on public safety initiatives
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor on Wednesday announced a mid-summer special legislative session on public safety that may delve into concerns about homeless encampments, panhandling and mental health treatment after many crime initiatives have languished. The Legislature delivered on a handful of the governor’s...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs special session proclamation
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the proclamation for the special legislative session. Lujan Grisham was joined by community leaders and advocates, according to the Office of the Governor. One of those leaders was Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. The special legislative session will focus...
New Mexico-breds take spotlight on Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO – One of the most highly anticipated weekends of the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino season is scheduled to go off without a hitch when the track hosts its annual Zia Festival on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the rich Rainbow Derby and Rainbow Oaks for some...
Thunderstorms expected across New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Flood Watches are in effect as unsettled weather will expand, not only in the form of some rain, but also, cooler mornings, as The East Canyon Winds picked up earlier. Despite morning showers that dissipated, slow-moving storms are forming around from The Cerro Pelado and Hermits Peak / Calf Canyon burn scars […]
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
FAST, fall youth eight-week program registration, Deadline is July 28 at 11:59 p.m. Online Registration at www.fast-nm.org. $100 per participant. Weekly classes range from striders/pushers cyclists, beginning cyclists and intermediate cyclists. Details: Chris (505) 793-5233 or email, fastnmusa@gmail.com. Friday, July 19. Street Slayerz Car Club benefit raffle, 6 p.m. Farmington...
National Council on Problem Gambling Forms Tribal Advisory Council
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the formation of its Tribal Advisory Council (TAC), consisting of executives from tribal gaming organizations across the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling established the Tribal Advisory Council to benefit Native American communities. The TAC will raise awareness for Native American...
Senate Appropriations Committee passes bill for Cannon Air Force Base construction projects, veteran service programs expansion
US Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico announced the unanimous Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which includes VA services expansion and $11.2 million for Cannon Air Force Base.
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