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Albuquerque Housing Authority accepting Section 8 Housing Voucher applications
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting pre-applications from July 15 – August 15 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Anyone interested in the program is invited to pre-apply. The pre-applications are accepted annually and selected randomly for eligibility screening. People who applied in previous years and were not selected […]
Former Lobo coach Rocky Long now a football analyst at Ft. Lewis College
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rocky Long will share his defensive expertise in football at Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. The former UNM head football coach and defensive coordinator is the school’s new defensive analyst for football. Ft. Lewis also announced the hiring of Scott Grinde as an assistant who will coach the defensive line. The […]
Flash flood warning issued for South Fork Fire burn scar
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the South Fork Fire burn scar on Wednesday night. The NWS said Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe, and Hollywood will see flash flooding. Road Closures: The NWS said the following areas will be impacted:
More work needed to clean up illegal encampments near the Bosque in Valencia County
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are hard at work cleaning up illegal campsites and dumping along the Rio Grande but officials with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District said more work needs to be done. “The deeper we go into the Bosque, the more stuff we find,” said Eric Zamora, chief operating officer for MRGCD. The […]
Teen sentenced after pleading guilty to opening fire on Albuquerque family in SUV
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen who admitted to opening fire on a family’s vehicle and killing the mother of a little girl right in front of her will spend a decade behind bars. Ty Gallegos pled guilty to first-degree murder in May. Court records said back in March 2022, two teenage girls told Gallegos, Estevan […]
Jon Jones pleads not guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged drug test incident
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges Wednesday in Bernalillo County (N.M.) court arraignment Wednesday. Jones, 36, appeared virtually with attorney Christopher Dodd at the hearing, which was presided over by Judge Brittany Maldonado Malott. Jones pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and interference with communications. MMA Fighting first reported details of the proceeding. With Jones released on his own recognizance, Malott ruled conditions for his continued release included that he not violate any laws, possess firearms, or consume alcohol or illegal drugs. He must also not contact the case victims. Jones awaits a bench...
Joe’s Pasta House offers a casual fine dining family experience in Rio Rancho
For years, Joe’s Pasta House has maintained its authenticity, quality, and traditions to create amazing experiences and memories with all who walk through their doors. When the Shariff family became the new owners of Joe’s Pasta House, they vowed to keep the legacy going. Joe’s Pasta House serves...
Portales woman missing since Saturday found dead
PORTALES, N.M. (KVII) — A Portales woman missing since Saturday was found dead on Wednesday morning. According to the Eastern New Mexico News, Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said Mary Stinnett, 58, was found by family members on the opposite side of the railroad tracks from US 70. The...
University of New Mexico professor speaks on push for social media warning labels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico experts are weighing in on the Surgeon General’s push for warning labels on social media. Last month, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to put warning labels on their apps much like cigarette and alcohol labels. UNM journalism Professor Carolina Contreras […]
UNM extends baseball coach Tod Brown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Tod Brown era of Lobo baseball has been extended through 2029. The University of New Mexico announced an extension for its head baseball coach on Wednesday. Under Brown’s leadership, the Lobos have an improved win percentage in each of the last two seasons. The 2024 season concluded with the program’s most […]
La Clinica de Familia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for new dental building in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The ceremony was held on July 17th at 10 a.m. at 510 E. Lisa Chaparral, NM 88081. The new facility will house 2 certified dentist, 1 hygienist and 4 dental assistants. Virgil Medina, Chief Executive Officer at La Clinica de Familia said "What I think...
Silver Schools clarifies bond information
The Silver Consolidated Schools is correcting informational graphics about the tax implications of an upcoming special bond election — but not soon enough to avert a tense town hall meeting Monday, where a man was ultimately removed from the building after belligerently speaking about what he called misleading information.
White coat ceremony welcomes 207 students
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomes an anticipated 207 new medical students to its Las Cruces campus Friday with the traditional white coat ceremony, a symbolic event emphasizing the ethical and professional commitment undertaken by aspiring physicians. “It is a proud moment for our entire community as we welcome...
Banitas are conference champions again
The New Mexico Banitas, Las Cruces’ women’s tackle football team, took a second consecutive American Conference championship last weekend when it beat the Oklahoma Rage in Cloudcroft. The Women’s Football Alliance Division 3 conference championship kicked off at Bears Stadium on July 13 and ended an hour later...
Santa Fe’s Historic Eatery The Pink Adobe Turns 80
Santa Fe’s historic restaurant, The Pink Adobe, is hosting a special 80th anniversary dinner. To commemorate its inception by Santa Fe local legend Rosalea Murphy, The Pink Adobe and its sister bar, The Dragon Room, are hosting a celebratory set menu option through July. The Dinner. At The Pink...
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