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NMSU Chile Pepper Institute teaching garden now open for self-guided tours
The Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden, part of New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute, is now open for self-guided tours. The quarter-acre garden, housed at NMSU’s Fabián García Science Center in Las Cruces, 113 W. University Ave., is open for self-guided tours from sunrise to sunset seven days a week throughout chile-growing season. It features 140 different varieties of chile peppers that showcase the various culinary uses of chile in New Mexico and around the world.
Scenes from the 2024 Mountainair Jubilee
Despite the storm and flooding that curtailed the celebration, the Mountainair Jubilee on June 28th and 29th, 2024, was a success, with a high visitor turnout. Friday Night Dance with Daniel Solis and B&X Sound. Just as last year, Daniel Solis and his band performed cover songs. Most of the...
Disaster recovery centers near Ruidoso closing on Sundays
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two disaster recovery centers in Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Reservation are changing their hours. Starting this weekend, the centers will be closed on Sundays. Both centers are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can learn more about FEMA assistance and learn what resources are available to […]
Mr. Rio Rancho's vision continues with 19th Sunday is Funday
The "Mayor’s Sunday is Funday" will be happening again this summer. This year will be the 19th annual "Sunday is Funday" event that brings the community together for an afternoon of family-friendly fun in Rio Rancho.
Aztec officials address trash dumping in city parks
The Aztec city commission during Tuesday’s meeting addressed the persistent problem of trash dumping in city parks. Mayor Mike Padilla brought the issue to the forefront, resulting in considerable discussion from the commission and parks and general services director Charles Dobey. “This is something that we've been discussing for...
Colorado City Among the Nation’s Top Ten for Overall Drug Use
Ask a Colorado resident about common misconceptions outsiders have about our state and one of the examples they are likely to bring up is that it simply is not true that all Coloradans smoke the devil's lettuce. 12 years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. In...
Unemployment claims in New Mexico declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New Mexico dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 903 in the week ending July 6, down from 1,199 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Driver ejected during NW Albuquerque crash, APD says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash injured a driver around midnight on Saturday, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) stated. APD was called to McMahon and Kayenta NW after a crash was reported around 12 a.m. Witnesses said a pickup was ‘overtaking others’ and entering ‘opposing’ traffic lanes. While it was heading east, the pickup lost control. It […]
Dairy farms to Dairy Freez, Couple ready to retire from Eunice mainstay
Dairy farms to Dairy Freez, Couple ready to retire from Eunice mainstay. Jim and Sherri Henneke went from milking cows to cooking them and now they are ready to head back home to southeast Texas for some well-earned rest. “We enjoy the work but we’re looking to retire,” Jim said....
NMSU’s NM Youth Ranch Management Camp inspires high school students
When she graduated from high school, Jessica Eck didn’t know what type of career she wanted. After spending a week at the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp in 2012, she found the passion she would pursue at New Mexico State University. “When I went to ranch camp, I...
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