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More than $6M in federal aid OK’d for Ruidoso fire, flooding recovery
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — More than $6 million in federal assistance has already been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration a month after President Biden declared a major disaster for the State of New Mexico following the South Fork and Salt fires and subsequent flooding, according to a news release sent out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Man sentenced for shooting Border Patrol agent in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An El Paso man was sentenced to federal prison for attempting to murder a U.S. Border Patrol agent during a routine immigration stop in New Mexico. Roberto Esquivel, 25, was pulled over by a Border Patrol agent on a rural section of New Mexico Highway 146 on Jan. 5, 2023. According to court documents, the agent went up to the vehicle and saw individuals inside whom he suspected of being undocumented immigrants. The agent then asked Esquivel to exit the vehicle and that’s when he shot the agent.
New Mexico Game and Fish holding public meetings on Wildlife Action Plan
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding two public meetings on the State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP). The SWAP looks at Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and identifies their threats, habitats and actions that can be taken to reduce the threats and help with conservation. […]
New Mexico department looks for input on Clean Car Tax Credit rules
"This initiative represents a significant step forward in the Lujan Grisham administration’s continuing efforts to support affordable transportation for New Mexicans, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By incentivizing the adoption of clean cars and supporting the infrastructure needed for charging, we aim to build a more sustainable future for all New Mexicans."
NM legislature passes $100 million relief bill for Ruidoso wildfire victims
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — During its special session Thursday, the New Mexico legislature passed a $100 million relief bill that will aid those impacted by the South Fork and Salt wildfires that ravaged Ruidoso and the nearby Mescalaro Apache Tribal lands in June. The bill was sponsored by...
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Farmington Growers Market, 4-6 p.m. Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Buy fresh produce from local Farmers and Ranchers every Tuesday, July through Oct. Details: fmntgrowersmarket@gmail.com. Thursday, July 25. Downtown Makers Market, 3 p.m. to dusk. Orchard Park, 100 W. Main St. Free. Handmade, homemade or homegrown artisan market...
Who’s on New Mexico’s MMIP Advisory Council? It’s unclear.
It is unclear who is on a state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people announced nearly eight months ago by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham amid upset over her decision to disband a task force focused on the crisis. A story New Mexico In Depth published Friday about the...
Heinrich becomes third Democratic senator to call on Biden to step aside
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) became the third Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside Friday as the pressure continues to grow. “While the decision to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the best interests of our country for him to step aside,” the New […]
New Mexico receives $72 million to replace Nogal Canyon Bridges
The New Mexico Congressional delegation announced significant funding toward the replacement of the Nogal Canyon Bridge along a section of Interstate 25 in Socorro County. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced over $71 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Nogal Canyon Bridge. The funding is part of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The Bridge Investment Program invests $40 billion over five years.
KRQE Newsfeed: Session shutdown, Chief reprimanded, Storms ahead, Median bill passed, Immersive habitat
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Lawmakers stop governor’s attempt to pass crime bills in special session – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says she’s disappointed after the legislative special session ended within hours and none of her crime bills made it to debate. Democratic lawmakers moved to adjourn, saying crime is a priority, but […]
‘Rust’ Trials Leave Clues to Mystery of Live Bullets on Set – and a Likely Answer
TheWrap reviewed the testimony, exhibits, body cam and interviewed relevant parties to reach a simple answer The post ‘Rust’ Trials Leave Clues to Mystery of Live Bullets on Set – and a Likely Answer appeared first on TheWrap.
What’s happening around New Mexico July 19-25
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 19-25. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Museum of Nuclear Science and History opening new exhibit – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is unveiling a new exhibit: Mission Aerospace. The new exhibit is a multi-layered, interactive exploration of aviation history […]
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