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Man with outstanding warrant of injury to a child, elderly or disabled person arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 28-year-old man was recently arrested for having an outstanding criminal warrant from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for alleged injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual on Wednesday, July 24. The Sheriff’s Office says at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to the intersection of De […]
Lujan Grisham overstepped with special session
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One of Our 50 Is Missing: July 2024
A hair-rising mix-up at the salon. Illustration by Chris Philpot. A recent trim got hairy for REBECCA SCHULTZ in Waukegan, Illinois, when she mentioned an upcoming trip to the Land of Enchantment. “I wish I could go to New Mexico,” the hairdresser replied. “I’ve never been to another country.” Schultz had a tough decision to make: correct her stylist or let her spend the rest of the haircut talking about Mexico? Schultz says she used her head and kept quiet. It felt unwise to argue with a person wielding scissors.
‘Taylor Talks’ highlight southern New Mexico history
It may not be open yet, but the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site has been generating a lot of buzz as the dates grow closer to the projected opening of the Visitor Center in the fall of this year. A grand opening will follow in the Fall of 2025. To keep the public informed on the site’s progress, a four-part lecture series will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
Hazy Sky and Warmer Temps through the Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Wednesday evening weather update for July 24, 2024. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 67°. Winds SE 8-12 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High of 94°. Winds SE 12-18 MPH. Tonight:. A hazy sky will give way to...
State police arrest former lieutenant for fraud charge
SILVER CITY, N.M. — A former police lieutenant turned himself in to be arrested by the New Mexico State Police. David Neil was arrested after an investigation into timecard and overtime fraud. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 23. Neil worked for NMSP for more than 24 years.
Sierra County Calls for Article V Convention
The trend continued today in New Mexico as the Sierra County Commission adopted a resolution calling upon the New Mexico Legislature to petition for a convention of the states under Article V of the US Constitution. Sierra County became the sixth to adopt such a resolution, joining Hidalgo, Colfax, Otero, Catron, and Roosevelt.
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap. Taxpayers […]
7 Days: July 24, 2024
1. Gov. Lujan Grisham tells state legislators they should be “embarrassed” for ending session without considering her proposals. Lawmakers tell the governor whatever she says bounces off of them and sticks to her. 2. Sundance Festival considers Santa Fe for its 2027 relocation. Maybe the Guadalupe Street construction...
Federal court won’t block New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James Browning denied...
ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Fifth anniversary of August Third Cielo Vista Walmart Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Next Saturday August third marks the fifth anniversary of the darkest day in El Paso's history. Twenty-three people lost their lives in a mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart. Another 22 were injured. As we remember the victims, this week's ABC-7 Xtra Sunday edition...
Topgolf Competitor Inks Deal for New Venues
UnderPar Life, a new golfing entertainment concept billing itself as a Topgolf competitor, has agreements in place with two existing golf courses in Texas – Hawks Creek Golf Course near Fort Worth and more recently Horizon Golf Course in El Paso. According to D Magazine, the El Paso location...
El Paso newscaster Fidel Moreno-Meza leaving Channel 4-KDBC, Channel 14-KFOX in August
A newscaster announced his departure amid reported production changes happening Aug. 5 at channels Channel 4-KDBC and Channel 14-KFOX. Fidel Moreno-Meza, morning anchor for CBS4 Mornings and CBS4 at Noon, is taking on a new role in Las Vegas. His last day on air for El Paso will be Friday, Aug. 2, he said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 24. ...
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