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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.
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.”
Local law enforcement officials join forces to fight youth crime in downtown Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police and prosecutors said they see an increase in the number of juveniles and young people committing crimes in Albuquerque, especially downtown. Thursday morning, city, county, state, and federal law enforcement officials announced they are joining forces to put more eyes to try and curb the youth crime trends. Albuquerque Mayor Tim […]
Cookies Hit With $350K Fine
An Albuquerque cannabis dispensary was hit with a $350,000 fine from the state’s Cannabis Control Division (CCD) Tuesday related to the store’s grand opening in Nov. 2023. According to a settlement agreement between Blue Whale Enterprises and the CCD, the company is now required to pay the state for violations at the grand opening of Cookies dispensary, which Blue Whale Enterprises owns.
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...
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 APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
Wonder on Wheels mobile museum makes a stop in Rio Rancho
Wonders on Wheels, packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits, made a stop in Rio Rancho July 18. Wonders on Wheels, a mobile museum program of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, travels all over the state, bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico.
VIDEO: Valencia County DWI suspect blows four times legal limit
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies pull over a suspected drunk driver. They say he failed the field sobriety test and later blew four times the legal limit. Deputies say on June 9, 52-year-old Javier Lopez was driving on El Cerro Mission Road when deputies say he drove off the road and was […]
Albuquerque Human Rights Board looks to increase its presence
The city of Albuquerque’s Human Rights Board has been operating for 50 years, but you’d be forgiven if you didn’t know it exists. Now, the board has been working to change that by increasing its activity and presence in the city. At the end of last month...
BernCo Celebrates Completion of Bridge Boulevard Mural
Bernalillo County, N.M. – This morning, BernCo celebrated the completion of its latest mural, “Glimpses of Our Barrios,” created by the local artist “Paz.” This 572-square-foot work-of-art is the latest addition to the ongoing Bridge Boulevard renovations near Bridge and Coors boulevards. The mural reflects...
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...
Lavender in the Village festival returns for 30th year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lavender in the Village Festival is coming July 20, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Larry Abraham Agri-Nature Center. The event features all things lavender and includes 120 vendors with lavender products, art, wine, beer, cocktails and more. In addition to the vendors there will be activities throughout the […]
Roswell escrow company owner to be sentenced for wire fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25 for wire fraud charges. Jensen-Tanner defrauded clients through false representations while owning and operating Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. appeared to help customers make real estate purchases, according to an indictment filed in court. But Jensen-Tanner re-directed funds […]
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.”
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...
Tribes won input on Petroglyph-area developments. In the case of one large project, it’s too late.
When developers announced their plans for a 35-foot-tall apartment complex near the Petroglyph National Monument in 2022, Native American organizations were alarmed. Thanks to zoning changes made last month — spurred by those concerns — tribal leaders will have a voice in future projects. However, those zoning changes...
Shiprock Associated Schools break ground on new residential halls
Corn pollen and other traditional techniques were used Monday at a plot of land east of Atsá Biyáázh Community School before breaking ground on the new residential hall construction. Dignitaries and attendees gathered to celebrate the newest installation at the community school, which is expected to be...
Cook working to lock down spot with the Lobos
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Skylar Cook was a standout for the Central Spartans and he has since moved on to the University of New Mexico. Last season, Cook redshirted; but this fall Cook is looking to make an impact under new head coach Bronco Mendenhall. "The message that...
White coat ceremony welcomes 207 students
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomes an anticipated 207 new medical students to its Las Cruces campus Friday with the traditional white coat ceremony, a symbolic event emphasizing the ethical and professional commitment undertaken by aspiring physicians. “It is a proud moment for our entire community as we welcome...
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