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NMSU’s Titus Dumitru selected by Atlanta Braves in 2024 MLB draft
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State junior outfielder Titus Dumitru was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 16th round of the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. Dumitru was the 491st overall pick. In his lone season at NMSU in 2024, Dumitru batted .337, recorded 61 hits with 16 doubles and 12 home […]
Neighborhood Dumpster Day for LC Set
Got trash? Well, KLCB has your back and we’re hosting this month’s Neighborhood Dumpster Day on Saturday, July 20, 8 am -Noon, at the following locations:. – Young Park 850 S. Walnut St. – Tony Gomez Park 2283 S Espina St. – Henry R Benavidez Community Center 1045...
Plenty of beds at Albuquerque Homeless shelter
Recently the Albuquerque Journal had an article discussing the need for a new contractor at the West Side homeless shelter. The article included one noteworthy line which we have highlighted below. According to it on June 20, 2024 the West Side shelter had 170 open beds. Now, thanks to a recent US Supreme Court decision cities are confirmed nationwide to be allowed to clear “homeless” off public rights-of-way and parks and other public spaces.
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
The Street Slayerz Car Club will host a benefit raffle, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19, in the Farmington Fun Center parking lot at 6520 E. Main St. There is a $5 car cruise entry fee, and all makes and models are encouraged to participate. The raffle tickets will start at $10 per raffle ticket, or two tickets for $18 or three tickets for $25. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit fallen peace officer Bill Hooser's family. Hooser served locally for some time as a San Juan County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Danny's picks: Football players to watch in 2024
EDITOR'S NOTE: Observer correspondent Daniel Zuniga will be doing a series of articles leading into the fall sports season on standout athletes in each sport from Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho High School and Bernalillo High School. This week, he takes a look at football. The high school football season...
Hezgothelook Z romps in $1 million Rainbow Futurity
RUIDOSO – Hezgothelook Z, a runaway winner in Sunday’s Grade 1 Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, took one step closer to making history with his romping score in the $1 million dash. Owned by Triple One Ranch LLC and trained by Toby Keeton, Hezgothelook Z...
Aztec City Commission moves forward with East Aztec arterial project
The Aztec City Commission met on Wednesday evening to discuss funding for the East Aztec Arterial project. At the July 1 bid opening, the low-bidder came in at $19,994,224 after the engineer’s estimate of $17,556,853 with gross receipts tax. Aztec Mayor Mike Padila, the commission and City Manager Jeff...
Socorro man sentenced to 273 years in prison
Kenneth Dunklee, 38, of Socorro was sentenced last week to 273 years in prison for sexual crimes against a child and incest. State of New Mexico Prosecuting Attorney Stacey Ward requested a minimum of 60 years and a maximum of 200 years at the sentencing hearing on July 9 at the Seventh Judicial Court. The attorney claimed Dunklee showed no remorse, empathy, or responsibility in his actions.
School district wants to get better handle on its inventory
The Socorro School board went into executive session to review possible legal exposure regarding the sale of district equipment and to review a legal claim of a former administrator. No action was taken and no comments were made after the session. In his board report, Interim Superintendent Aubrey Tucker discussed...
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...
Heidi McRoberts Named Forest Supervisor for Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
GRANTS, NM — The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has welcomed Heidi McRoberts as its new Forest Supervisor. McRoberts steps into the role following Steven Hattenbach's departure to serve as Deputy Regional Forester for the Southwestern Region. McRoberts brings a wealth of experience from her previous position as...
New Mexico allocates $50K to Las Cruces cannabis company for job training
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Las Cruces cannabis company was allocated more than $50,000 in state funds for job training, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced Wednesday. Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis company with locations in Grants Pass, Oregon and Las Cruces, will receive $50,130 to train...
Eastern Arizona man finds hundreds of tracks that predate dinosaurs on his property
SNOWFLAKE, AZ (AZFamily) — 240 million years ago, groups of giant lizards that predated the dinosaurs walked across Arizona. Today, their journey and their footsteps are fossilized outside of Snowflake in Eastern Arizona. James Lang bought his property without even visiting it in person after retiring from a law...
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project focuses on student health with games and team building
ZUNI, N.M. — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s (ZYEP) in- and after-school programs served 563 students during this past school year. The programs were conducted in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Healthy’s Healthy Kids Healthy Communities initiative, Centers for Disease Control’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Zuni Education and Career Development Center and Zuni Public School District.
Special session focused on public safety in New Mexico begins on Thursday
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially called the special session to address public safety in New Mexico. While the governor has faced pushback from her own party, she was surrounded in a news conference on Wednesday afternoon by officials who are in support of the session. The Governor of the Santa […]
Powering the Permian: New Mexico adopts new EV parking infrastructure requirements
NEW MEXICO (KMID/KPEJ) – Beginning August 1, new residential parking will need to be compatible with electric vehicle charging stations across the state of New Mexico. This affects one- and two-family dwelling and townhomes, in support of the storage and charging of electric vehicles. The requirement includes an electrical box, eight-gauge wiring to a 50-amp […]
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