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Gala builds support, funds for food security
Saturday’s Gala in the Garden was a chance not just to raise funds for the mission of The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, but also to highlight the success of entrepreneurs providing food to the community. Saturday’s gala was sold out of tickets by the time the...
Connie Mack parade welcomes ballplayers to town
The boys of summer arrive this week to participate in the annual Connie Mack World Series at Ricketts Park, and the Connie Mack World Series Parade will help kick off the event at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown Farmington. Twelve teams arrive between noon and 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the...
How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When the city clears out a homeless camp, what happens to the belongings they find? Video showed officers and City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Department crews cleaning up a homeless encampment in January after the property owners were arrested. Officer: “We need bins at least two.” Crews sifted through multiple piles from […]
Downtown Farmington designated accredited ‘Main Street’ program
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic downtown Farmington has been designated as an accredited Main Street America Program. According to Main Street America, the program strengthens communities through the preservation of historic downtowns, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. Each year, Main Street America announces a list of designated programs to recognize their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community. […]
Portales shooting leads to arrest of 16-year-old
LUBBOCK, Texas — A 16-year-old was arrested in relation to a fatal shooting the Portales Police Department responded to Sunday night in the 300 block of South Avenue E. Around 10:21 p.m., officers found Demariay Singleton, 18, of Portales inside a residence bleeding from the head. According to a...
Former Cowboy Ready For Olympics
Las Vegas, New Mexico - Former Cowboy wide receiver Kevon Williams, Captain of the USA Rugby team, is set to lead Team USA against France tomorrow morning at 8:30 am (MT). Williams, a native of Houston, Texas, was a starting wide receiver for NMHU from 2009 to 2012. During his senior campaign he amassed 945 receiving yards and six touchdowns as he helped the Cowboys to an overall record of 8-3 and a 7-2 mark in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Williams earned All-RMAC honors in each of his four seasons in a Cowboy uniform. Wednesday's match will be...
Salt Fire suspects may be romantic couple and more
Publisher Richard Coltharp covers top stories on Alamogordo NOW including an update on the Salt Fire and continuing fallout and back-to-school. Every Tuesday, KRWG News features journalists from the Almorgodo Daily News to get us up to speed on news in Alamogordo, Otero and Lincoln counties, and Ruidoso.
Applications Open for UNM Health Sciences Pre-Health Scholars Program in Rio Rancho
Anyone embarking on a career in health care knows they must pass a lot of math and science courses. While that foundational knowledge is important, so is knowledge of culture, critical thinking, and communication. Establishing that balance before a career in health care is the mission of a unique program by The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Rio Rancho campus.
Used Car of the Day: 1988 Acura Legend
The seller says he has kept up with the maintenance and kept the records. If you want to be, wait for it, Legend-ary, click here to see this Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Acura. Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.
Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps program holds end-of-summer presentation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps is a paid summer-long mentorship program that pairs teens with art spaces throughout the city. The program also aims to provide leadership opportunities and knowledge about careers in the creative economy. This year’s mentorship program is wrapping up with...
DINNER AND A DRIVE: A "thunder" struck moment led to Magdalena's Tumbleweeds
Even after launching a successful catering and event company in Seattle, Washington Michal Gola and Osiris Navarro found themselves longing for something different. The switch was vastly different as they went from the hustle and bustle of the big city to an abandoned building that had been boarded up for more than a decade in Magdalena.
Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front […]
Isotopes’ six-game homestand starts with dollar hot dogs and ends with lunch bag giveaway
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are preparing for a six-game homestand against the Round Rock Express starting Tuesday, July 23. Most of the games this week have a theme. July 23 – Dollar Dog Night. July 25 – JustServe Night. July 26 – Bucket Hat...
Bilingual speech-language pathologist shares information on common conditions and passion for serving Spanish-speaking community
Dora Jasso is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist at Memorial Medical Center. She explains some of the common conditions she treats and what symptoms people should be aware of as well as some treatment paths. Jasso says she acted as a translator for her Spanish-speaking parents as a child and that motivates her to serve the Spanish-speaking community. Listen to her full conversation with KRWG's KC Counts here.
Luna Gets Two CDL and Five Heavy Equipment Simulators
Luna Community College’s Contract Education Department has purchased two CDL and five heavy equipment simulators. The simulators’ value is over $500,000. Luna CDL administrator Tracy Morales says that the funding for the simulators came from state appropriations and the Wildfire Resiliency Training Center USDA grant. The CDL simulators...
Salvation Army sets up ‘Ruidoso Rising’ distribution event for supplies, help
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Salvation Army continues to try to assist people in the Ruidoso region who were impacted by wildfires and flooding this summer. The Salvation Army will host a community distribution event called “Ruidoso Rising” from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 24 at Gateway Community Church, 415 Sudderth Dr. […]
Don't look down: fearless trainees propel wind turbine boom
Perched almost 300 feet (90 meters) above the New Mexico plains, strapped to the sheer-edged roof of a wind turbine's generator by a single safety harness, Terrill Stowe is in his element. "I've never had anyone fall in 14 years. Hopefully today's not the first," jokes the technician instructor to...
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