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Bonus Features: Aug. 14, 2024
Longtime Santa Feans who know the Center for Contemporary Arts know that the un-killable nonprofit also likes to dabble in the visual arts world. As it stands right now, said dabbling comes in the form of Ritual Relationships of Liquidity from artists Abigail Smith and Emily Margarit Mason. Described as a “photomontage exhibit,” the show merges Smith’s background in collage and as an archivist with Mason’s love of nature and photography. In other words, if you’re catching a movie at CCA sometime soon, catch the show in the lobby—it’s cool and you can do that through mid-October.
Bands Bands of Enchantment is Back
New Mexico’s Emmy Award-winning TV show Bands of Enchantment is back for a fourth season and will be filming in Downtown Albuquerque Sept. 12-15 at the KiMo Theatre — smack dab in the middle of a beloved hotspot for the Burque music scene. Bands of Enchantment showcases some...
Topper Swimmers Remember Record-Setting Season
Duncan Henderson dominating 2024 state in the 100 backstroke. Courtesy photo. Last year’s Topper Swim/Dive team made a strong showing at State, with the Boys placing second to powerhouse Eldorado, and the girls placing fourth behind La Cueva, Eldorado and State champion Albuquerque Academy. A large part of that success was record-setting swims in both individual events and relays.
Los Alamos Medical Center Awarded Laboratory Accreditation From The Joint Commission
LAMC at 3917 West Road has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. Courtesy/LAMC. LAMC News:. Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Accreditation by...
7 Days: Aug. 14, 2024
2. New Mexico public school students return to the classroom. And the early morning traffic jams return to the Southside. 3. Residents oppose armored vehicles for Santa Fe Police. Police should just armor themselves with sarcasm like the rest of us. 4. City mounts Zozobra sculpture downtown. Next up: Year-round...
New bans on panhandling in medians spark debate over free speech rights
Despite court rulings that soliciting money is protected as free speech, some cities and at least one state are considering new restrictions on panhandling in traffic medians, arguing it’s a safety hazard. New Mexico’s Democratic governor this year and an Arizona Republican lawmaker last year proposed statewide bans on asking for money on street medians, […]
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
New Mexico Downwinders call for action on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Federal lawmakers and New Mexico downwinders slammed the stifled progress of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act on Tuesday arguing that families are still suffering. A federal law to apologize and compensate victims of radiation exposure is at a standstill in the United States Senate. Victims of the 1945 Trinity Bomb fallout said it […]
Woman accused of driving drunk, crashing into Gallup police vehicle
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department said a suspected drunk driver hit one of their patrol cars and took off. Police said the driver, 35-year-old Michelle Silversmythe, crashed into a vehicle in front of her and then crashed over a median. That’s when she hit the patrol vehicle. Officers said she fled the scene but […]
Amazon fulfillment center opens in Los Lunas
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Another massive Amazon warehouse is now up and running south of Albuquerque bringing hundreds of new jobs. This new “fulfillment center” is similar to the Albuquerque one the company opened a few years ago. Over a million square feet, the Los Lunas center has a mile-long walk around the perimeter, and with […]
Man wanted for homicide in Colorado arrested in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 48-year-old man wanted for homicide in Colorado was arrested in Las Cruces this week after he was suspected of shoplifting at a Walgreens store, according to Las Cruces Police. Police say Oscar Martinez, 48, from Denver, Colorado, was arrested shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, near the intersection […]
The Week Ahead in Beer: Dr. Ink Me sets an appointment for another round
We promise, the proverbial dam is about to break on some stories that we have been working on for a while now, so stay patient and this site will not be quite so barren in the very near future. Anyway, we’re kicking off the weekly roundup of all things local beer with the return of Dr. Ink Me, the annual collaboration between Boxing Bear and Gallo Negro Tattoo. This year’s version of this special IPA has been dubbed Pineapple Pearalysis, so you can guess which two fruits were added to the recipe. It will be available in cans and on draft starting at Saturday’s Ignite 4.0 event, held at 2505 Craftwerks Studio, which is conveniently located at 2505 Quincy NE. There will be flash tattoos, a hair show, and a slew of artisan vendors and food trucks. The party runs from 6 to 10 p.m.
76-Year-Old Felon Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms and Explosives in Las Cruces
Frederick Urban, a 76-year-old man from Chaparral, has been charged with illegal possession of firearms and explosives after a tip-off led to the discovery of a vast arsenal at his Las Cruces residence. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Urban, who has a prior felony conviction, was presented in front of a federal judge on Monday and is currently detained pending a detention hearing date, which has yet to be scheduled.
Las Cruces Public Schools begins process to re-draw school boundaries ahead of Columbia Elementary re-opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Las Cruces Public Schools will soon start re-drawing school boundaries, and it coincides with the future opening of an elementary school that’s been closed for six years. Columbia Elementary School was knocked down two years ago, after being closed since 2018 when dangerous mold was discovered in its walls. The post Las Cruces Public Schools begins process to re-draw school boundaries ahead of Columbia Elementary re-opening appeared first on KVIA.
UNM Alums Donate to Support Nurse Residency Scholarships and Rural Nurse Workforce
The University of New Mexico Foundation is thrilled to announce a significant donation of $252,500 from UNM alums and philanthropists Arishanda and Doug Campbell. This generous contribution will enhance nurse residency scholarships at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC) and support the nursing workforce in rural New Mexico through the UNM College of Nursing.
Remarkable UNM College of Nursing Summer 2024 Graduates
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing celebrates the achievements of its nursing graduates who are on the trajectory to achieving their goals and becoming valuable members of the health care community, locally and beyond. Some graduates demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovation in nursing education and scholarship and are honored with the Summer 2024 College of Nursing awards. These awards recognize the dedication and skill within the College, and its commitment to making a difference in the health care of New Mexico’s communities.
UNM-Gallup gives local high school students hands-on experiences, kickstarting future careers
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – In a rural part of New Mexico, students have the opportunity to invest in their future; whether it’s higher education or valuable life skills. “If it wasn’t for the program then I probably wouldn’t be here today,” said Kevin Kee, General Manager at Point S American Tire. The Center for Career and Technical […]
Valles Caldera: Final Phase Of Natural Gas Pipeline Decommissioning Begins
View of Valle Toledo, which is currently bisected by the gas pipeline road. NPS/D. Krueger. Final Phase of Natural Gas Pipeline Decommissioning Begins. Work has begun on the third and final phase of decommissioning the retired natural gas pipeline that crosses the northern sections of Valles Caldera National Preserve. This phase continues with restoring natural ecological processes to a nine-mile-long section disturbed by the pipeline corridor, including reducing erosion, reconnecting wetlands, recontouring to promote natural revegetation, and removing evidence of the access road. During this reclamation work, the project area along with trail access from the park’s east boundary will be closed for the remainder of the year.
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