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State and federal agencies respond to Rio Chama sediment plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the State Engineer and federal partners are working together to manage water operations after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama due to heavy rainfall. The plug is approximately 100 feet wide, over a mile long and four to five feet deep. Crews and special equipment are being […]
Storm, Ram freshman get 7-on-7 reps
Cleveland High School hosted freshman teams for multiple matches of 7-on-7s July 18 before a lightning storm ended the night. “It’s tough to really see where you are when you’re going against each other all the time. So, we always like to get together with other kids, and you know, compete a little bit,” said RRHS freshman head coach Harvey Carreathers, who is going into his third year of coaching at RRHS.
Actor Matthew McConaughey brings attention to Ruidoso by sharing donation link
A Hollywood actor joined the effort to help residents in Ruidoso by sharing a donation link with millions of followers on social media. Matthew McConaughey posted how to help those impacted by wildfires and flooding on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, July 18. The actor has a combined 19.8 million...
Man Sentenced to Prison for Gambling-Motivated Robberies
A man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been sentenced to prison because of gambling-motivated robberies. The man, according to court documents, struggled with severe gambling addiction. According to evidence presented at trial, M. Candelaria, 36, had serious gambling problems, causing him to rob his own father-in-law, John Doe. On September...
Ocelot kitten born at the ABQ BioPark
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark officially announced the birth of a critically endangered ocelot kitten. The new addition to the BioPark family was born to nine-year-old Lucy. This is the second birth for Lucy who had two female kittens named Milla and Leeloo in 2019. Ocelots have been listed as critically endangered by the […]
CNM hosting ‘Technicians of Tomorrow’ job expo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – CNM is holding the “Technicians of Tomorrow” expo on Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the CNM Advanced Technology Center (4700 Alameda Blvd NE). The expo will allow job seekers to meet employers from looking for technicians in a variety of industries including energy, machinery, aviation, manufacturing and many more. […]
Rehab facility in Albuquerque will be built despite concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of delays, an Albuquerque planning department has given the green light to a rehab center that neighbors tried to block. Developers said the plot of land near Lomas and I-25 would fill a need for the community. “What this allows, what this facility allows is it allows to free up […]
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority celebrates grand opening of East Paraje Apartments at Pueblo of Laguna
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA, N.M. – In an area the Pueblo of Laguna has identified as the K’awaika Center Master Plan, which promotes specific concerted revitalization activities, the newly developed East Paraje Apartments will be home to 20 families. Hosted by the Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) officials attended the grand opening ceremony for the apartments on July 17.
Pool play games in Connie Mack World Series begin Friday
FARMINGTON – The Frackers will open pool play in the Connie Mack World Series on Friday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Worley Field against a team still to be determined. The pool play brackets were announced and released this week by the American Amateur Baseball Congress. The Frackers, the host team for the CMWS, were entered into Pool B, along with the Dallas-based D-Bat United. All 12 teams will play three games over the course of Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 with games at Worley Field, the Farmington Sports Complex and at Ricketts Park.
New Principal Adds 90% Attendance Policy
At the meeting of the Jal School Board this past Monday, during the principal’s and superintendent’s reports, Jal High School Principal Buddy Little noted an addition to the student handbook concerning attendance. Last year, according to Little, there was no requirement that students attend a certain number of days of school in order to get credit. Previous to this coming school year (2024-2025) the only policy was that students had 10 days to make up missed assignments, but Little also noted that it was up to the teacher how strict they wanted to enforce this rule, and that it was never consistently upheld by the teachers. He said, “This one has a little more bite to it.”
Developer Wants to Bring Business to Española
West Side Plan Includes New Townhomes and a Grocery Store. New business is coming to Española. Plans are in the works for a restaurant, brewery and art space — in fact, clean-up of the property began a few months ago. Gutting of the former Western Holiday motel, 1215...
Arroyo Seco Sentinels Got Solid Pitching & Timely Hitting in Thursday’s 3-1 Victory Over San Gabriel Valley Monarchs
The Arroyo Seco Sentinels inched even closer to a Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League title after Thursday’s 3-1 victory over the San Gabriel Valley Monarchs. Trailing 1-0, Arroyo Seco scored once in the top of the eighth and they got two runs in the ninth. Joe Bacon and Daniel...
Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community for seniors, the Albuquerque Silvercrest Senior Adult Residence, is right next door to The Salvation Army Albuquerque Citadel Corps. Howard Novich moved into one of the Silvercrest’s 56 apartment units in June 2016 and has been with The Salvation...
Bring ’Em Out: Lowrider Day is July 27
The lowrider is, perhaps, Española’s most unique form of artistic and cultural expression. “Faith and culture. It’s what we say all the time,” explained Joan Medina, owner of Lowlow’s Lowrider Art Place and president of the Española Lowrider Association. “The lowrider really is art on wheels. To me, the car is one big canvas. If there’s something that I like, I’m going to put it on my car.”
After Months of Anticipation, New City Clerk Named
After months of at least two employees filling in to help out with the vacant city clerk position, Mayor John Ramon Vigil on July 9 made an appointment. Española resident Carla Martinez will fill that role. The appointment was approved by all but one city councilor through a roll call vote during the regular city council meeting.
FEMA trailers on their way to Ruidoso; at least 856 homes lost
Firefighters work along the roadway on June 18, 2024, fighting the South Fork Fire. (Courtesy of InciWeb.gov) Just more than a month after the destruction of South Fork and Salt fires in the Ruidoso area, the federal government has agreed to provide temporary housing, state officials said Wednesday. Gen. Miguel...
Phone system issues are being addressed by Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA) - Officials with the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility are working on restoring service to the inmate phone system, after experiencing technical problems Friday. The SNMCF located in Doña Ana County near Las Cruces. It houses Levels 2, 3, and 4 inmates and...
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