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Widespread rain & cooler temperatures ahead for New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wetter weather will expand across the region ahead and with that, lower temperatures, except for far Southeast New Mexico in the short term, as a Heat Advisory is in effect for Chaves County. Showers are present near Roswell to the west this morning as despite the record heat yesterday, rain may […]
Tarantula Mating Season Hits Southern New Mexico
According to report, Southern New Mexico is buzzing with activity as tarantulas enter their peak mating season. From Valencia County to the Texas state line, these furry, eight-legged creatures are on the move in search of a mate. During this time, male tarantulas are particularly active, roaming far from their...
Jeremy Maupin prepares Bulldogs for three-peat against Cavemen
Artesia High School head football coach Jeremy Maupin knows Friday’s season opener against Carlsbad is the first step of many in a return to the postseason. “It’s another game for us,” he said. “(Carlsbad) is a 6A team we look at it as a way to get better.”
Walmart Distribution Center celebrates 25th anniversary
LOS LUNAS—In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Walmart Distribution Center, the staff held a week-long celebration, with the main event, a company picnic, on Saturday, Aug. 3, when all associates were able to invite their family members. They cooked close to 200 pounds of fajitas for all...
Troop 360 has record year of Eagle Scout candidates
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no easy feat, yet four local Boy Scouts of Troop 360 did just that following years of personal growth, hard work and dedication to their troop and to their community. In July, the boys were awarded their Eagle Scout medals at a Court...
2023 disappointment motivates Eagles, Tigers and Jaguars
Neither Belen, Los Lunas nor Valencia made the 2023 playoffs in boys’ soccer, although VHS came close with a 9-9-1 record. It may be difficult for one or more to reach the postseason in 2024, but each expects to see improvement.
Developing young players key as girls soccer season kicks off
Belen, Los Lunas and Valencia girls soccer teams all have at least one thing in common — each could use more players to round out the varsity roster and, perhaps, field a junior varsity team as well. Versatility and flexibility will be a key for success as the season...
Senior-Laden Montana State has New Mexico on Red Alert
Montana State is looking to be the first FBS slayer of the 2024 season and it will have as good shot as any of its FCS brethren this weekend when it travels to Albuquerque for a dance with the Mountain West’s Lobos to kick off the 2024 season. This game has all the ingredients for an FCS-over-FBS upset, namely a really good team against an ailing one.
NM’s revenue growth said to slow for first time this decade, but state still flush, analysts say
New Mexico’s budget is expected to have .2% less revenue this fiscal year than last thanks to a slowing global oil market. But it’ll still be enough to give lawmakers more than $650 million in new money to spend at the legislative session come January. That’s according to fresh projections released Wednesday by an expert […]
Down Finally Get to Make Up Their Postponed New Mexico Show
Back in June, Down announced that they were unable to play a show in New Mexico due to wildfires that were in the region. It was a huge bummer for everyone involved, especially the people in that region who not only missed out on a great show, but also had to worry their entire lives would go up in flames.
NM High School Football, Week 1
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The high school football season in New Mexico is officially underway. Games started on Friday night, Aug. 23 and continue Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24. Headlining Friday night’s slate of games was the 62nd all-time meeting between rivals Las Cruces High and Mayfield. It was the first time in the rivalry’s […]
NM's Just Transition: No community left behind, everyone shares benefits
New Mexico is taking a page from Colorado's Office of Just Transition to support communities affected by climate change. The office aims to support workers and communities negatively affected as the country transitions away from traditional energy sources. At the University of New Mexico, the Just Transition Grand Challenge team is developing its own policies to ensure the transition to a low-carbon economy is equitable.
ABQ Ride seeks feedback on safety and new bus routes
Albuquerque’s Transit Department is looking for residents to voice their opinions on future bus routes and how safe they feel taking public transit. The department offers interactive maps on its ABQ Ride Forward Network Plan website, where residents can review proposed route changes in specific parts of the city.
High school football Thursday night highlights – Week 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 high school football season officially kicked off on Thursday night with two games in the Albuquerque metro. Here is a look at the scores and some of the highlights. Atrisco Heritage hosted Rio Rancho at Community Stadium. After an opening drive touchdown by the Jags, the Rams offense controlled a […]
Osborn: A Path Forward For Affordable Housing In Los Alamos
Los Alamos Housing & Special Projects Manager Dan Osborn speaks to a crowd about housing infrastructure during a recent Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Summit. Courtesy/LAC. Housing & Special Projects Manager. Los Alamos County. As a community development professional living and working in Los Alamos, I recognize the urgent need...
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