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Murder arrest made after hourslong standoff in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. — Police have arrested a man facing a murder charge in Portales. Portales police said 36-year-old Anthony Ortega was arrested after an hourslong standoff on North Avenue M that started on Tuesday evening, July 16. New Mexico State Police were requested hours into the incident and responded.
Las Cruces Police seeking volunteers for Victims Advocate Team
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims Assistance Unit is now accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with the Victims Advocate Team (VAT). VAT volunteers work with professional advocates, police officers and detectives by helping victims of crime, according to a news release sent by LCPD. “Volunteering for […]
Vocal Powerhouses Converge for Can't Miss Santa Fe Performance on July 28thPresented by Performance Santa Fe
Performance Santa Fe ignites the summer with the Festival of Song! The 2024–205 season starts on Sunday, July 28, with the first Festival of Song concert at the historic Scottish Rite Temple featuring two operatic luminaries: mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and GRAMMY-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Joining them is esteemed pianist Robert Tweten.
Thunder Roofing provides top-quality roofing solutions
Thunder Roofing brings over 20 years of experience and provides top-quality roofing solutions to homeowners and businesses alike. Manager Fredrick Martinez and owner Maria Elena Solis talked about the services Thunder Roofing provides like reroofing, gutter installation, waterproofing, and overall roof repair. When it comes to reroofing and repair they...
Joe’s Pasta House offers a casual fine dining family experience in Rio Rancho
For years, Joe’s Pasta House has maintained its authenticity, quality, and traditions to create amazing experiences and memories with all who walk through their doors. When the Shariff family became the new owners of Joe’s Pasta House, they vowed to keep the legacy going. Joe’s Pasta House serves...
University of New Mexico professor speaks on push for social media warning labels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico experts are weighing in on the Surgeon General’s push for warning labels on social media. Last month, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to put warning labels on their apps much like cigarette and alcohol labels. UNM journalism Professor Carolina Contreras […]
Silver Schools clarifies bond information
The Silver Consolidated Schools is correcting informational graphics about the tax implications of an upcoming special bond election — but not soon enough to avert a tense town hall meeting Monday, where a man was ultimately removed from the building after belligerently speaking about what he called misleading information.
The Week Ahead in Beer: So many anniversary parties, so little time
After last week’s onslaught of new beers (most of which had to be added over and over to this after the original posting), we had hoped that this would be a nice, relaxing week. Who were we kidding? No, it’s a big weekend for anniversaries. We already shared some details on Flock of Moons’ first anniversary party that’s going down this Saturday. Boxing Bear will be also be celebrating Saturday with the first of 10 days of their 10th Anniversary CeleBEARtion at the Firestone taproom. For Sunday, Marble will be honoring their Westside taproom’s in-house eatery, Ohana Hut, for their eighth anniversary. Toss in the jumbo-sized Desert Party at Santa Fe Brewing’s headquarters on Saturday, and no one is allowed to say there is nothing to do this weekend. Just pace yourselves, please.
Lillywhite named associate dean, director of NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station
Jay Lillywhite, a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at New Mexico State University, has been named associate dean and director of the Agricultural Experiment Station in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Lillywhite had been serving as interim associate dean for AES since...
We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant
The City of Belen is accepting applications for one full-time Administrative Assistant in our Administrative Offices. The starting annual salary is $32,136 ($15.45/hr). A full benefits package is offered to full-time employees. Requirements. High School diploma or GED. Valid New Mexico driver’s license. Three years of administrative/clerical experience. Knowledge...
UNM extends baseball coach Tod Brown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Tod Brown era of Lobo baseball has been extended through 2029. The University of New Mexico announced an extension for its head baseball coach on Wednesday. Under Brown’s leadership, the Lobos have an improved win percentage in each of the last two seasons. The 2024 season concluded with the program’s most […]
La Clinica de Familia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for new dental building in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The ceremony was held on July 17th at 10 a.m. at 510 E. Lisa Chaparral, NM 88081. The new facility will house 2 certified dentist, 1 hygienist and 4 dental assistants. Virgil Medina, Chief Executive Officer at La Clinica de Familia said "What I think...
UFC champ Jon Jones pleads not guilty to 2 misdemeanors
**Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include the correct name of Judge Brittany Maldonado Malott who presided over the case. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UFC World Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges against him on Wednesday. The charges stem from an incident with a drug-testing agent on March […]
Banitas are conference champions again
The New Mexico Banitas, Las Cruces’ women’s tackle football team, took a second consecutive American Conference championship last weekend when it beat the Oklahoma Rage in Cloudcroft. The Women’s Football Alliance Division 3 conference championship kicked off at Bears Stadium on July 13 and ended an hour later...
Second mosquito season hits Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They seem to be everywhere you want to be this summer; along the bosque, at the park, even around your home. Albuquerque is currently seeing its second brush with mosquitos for the year. But is it as bad as previous years? Officials with the city’s environmental health department say it’s too soon […]
Assessor’s Office to Host “Lunch and Learn” Event for Home Buyers and Sellers
Bernalillo County – Residents in the market to buy or sell a home, whether new or existing, will have the opportunity to gather information at a one-stop-shop event. The Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office is hosting a Bring Your Own Brown Bag lunch and learn event which will offer information from the Assessor’s Office, mortgage lenders, realtors, AARP and more.
Dona Ana Lions Club Eyeglass Drive
Free glasses day for children and adults lions membership drive, they will be offering free glasses for children and adults on August 17, from 10am-2pm at the Good Samaritan Social Center – Creative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. You must have a current copy of the glasses prescription...
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