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LANL Foundation Announces Dr. Denise Montoya As Board Chair, Welcomes New Members
Newly-appointed chair of the LANL Foundation Board of Directors Dr. Denise Montoya is a distinguished leader with a career-long commitment to serving the community. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the New Mexico Home Builders Association, following an esteemed career in public service that spanned nearly three decades, primarily in higher education as an executive leader and educator. Courtesy photo.
TUES: Housing looms large in governor’s Albuquerque town hall, + More
Housing looms large in governor’s Albuquerque town hall - Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico. At the second of a series of town hall meetings on Monday night, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham heard from members of the public for six hours. In an auditorium at Central New Mexico...
Bill Engel was once the Commander of the White Sands Missile Range. Now he spends his days competing on the senior amateur golf circuit
It’s possible that nothing has ever been so good for Bill Engel’s golf game as learning a second language. Engel, now 77, spent most of his 33-year career in the Army as a couple-times-a-month-player but for a short period in 1988 when he was assigned temporary duty to the Monterey Language Institute for refresher training in Spanish. The one-on-one classes lasted each day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at which point Engel was free to spend the rest of the day as he pleased. Naturally, he chose the golf course. “For 30 days, I committed to hitting 500 balls a day...
Lobo women’s basketball announces non-conference schedule
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico men’s basketball program has revealed its non-conference schedule for the 2024-2025 season. In total, the Lobos will play 13 non-conference games (11 in the Pit, two on the road) and host two exhibition games. Oct. 20 vs New Mexico Highlands (Exhibition)Oct. 26 vs Western Colorado (Exhibition)Nov. 4 vs […]
Report: Shots fired at IHOP in Carlsbad; no injuries reported
CARLSBAD, N.M. — The Carlsbad Police Department is investigating a shots fired report that happened on Wednesday at 3:53 p.m. at an IHOP located in the 2500 block of South Canal. When officers arrived to the scene, they immediately secured the area and "identified" several staff members and others.
Guardsmen honored for saving lives while in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. — Three New Mexico National Guardsmen have received an award for saving the lives of several people while deployed in Ruidoso. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman presented the state Medal of Valor to Staff Sgt. David Perez, Sgt. Carlos Mendoza and Specialist Roberto Veledias. "We started off with...
Former city councilor on the still-closed visitor center: ‘It’s a boondoggle and a money pit’
Editor’s note: To read the first in our series — A visitors center with no visitors: When will the taxpayer-funded project open? — click here. There’s still no opening date for the decades-in-the-making West Central Route 66 Visitors Center, though construction was completed years ago. Even so, one former city councilor thinks the long delay might be the least of the city’s worries at the shiny 21,000-square-foot facility with pristine views of the Sandia Mountains.
Bat Caves Get a Makeover
To ensure the safety of both people and bats, the New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AMLP) is gearing up to rehabilitate and secure up to six “highly dangerous” mines southeast of Cuba. The reclamation project will restore and secure mines that were closed in the 1980s while safeguarding local wildlife. It will focus on protecting the Townsend’s big-eared bat, which has found refuge in the abandoned mines — the Padilla and La Ventana coal […]
Backpacks, school supplies and more at Cruzin’ into the School Year event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque’s Youth and Family Services Department is helping students get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year with the “Cruzin’ into the School Year” event. Cruzin into the School will be held at two locations on August 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mesa Verde […]
Beef And Leaf Café Brings A Fresh Flavor To Los Alamos – Beginning Thursday!
The brand new patio at Beef and Leaf Cafe promises to be a popular place to visit. Courtesy photo. The newly-renovated Beef and Leaf Cafe dining area. Courtesy photo. The bar area at the new Beef and Leaf Cafe in the Hilltop Shopping Center. Courtesy photo. CHAMBER NEWS RELEASE. The...
South Valley horse rescue ranch publishes book looking to inspire youth
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a first for a South Valley horse farm. They are used to giving riding lessons and therapeutic rides but now they are delving into a new adventure, publishing. The inspiration behind their book, Henri the horse, can be best described as a goofball. “He sticks his tongue out all the time, he […]
ABQ BioPark Zoo opens new Australia exhibit featuring ‘Little Penguins’
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new exhibit showcasing the “down under” is now open at the ABQ Biopark Zoo. The Australia Exhibit made its debut on Tuesday. The exhibit features two new habitats for “lorikeets” and the smallest species of penguins known as “Little Penguins”. The BioPark Zoo says this habitat is the largest in the […]
City of Albuquerque hosting back-to-school supply giveaways
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is inviting families to gear up for the start of school with giveaways this week. On Thursday, the city is hosting a back-to-school health fair with free clothing and school supplies at the Los Griegos Health and Social Service Center (1231 Candelaria Rd NW) from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
Las Cruces Home Builders Association rebrands, expands mission
The Las Cruces Home Builders Association announced in a news release July 29 they’ve rebranded as the New Mexico Construction Association. “This change reflects our expanded mission to advocate for the entire New Mexico construction industry, not only those who build, but also those who design, develop, maintain, supply, and support the industry, ensuring continued growth and success,” the news release said.
BernCo Invites Businesses and Nonprofits to Join FLAME Job Rotation Program
Bernalillo County – Bernalillo County is excited to offer local businesses and nonprofits a unique opportunity to participate in the FLAME program’s job rotation initiative. The Foundational Learning Alliance for Maintaining Employment (FLAME) program is designed to provide professional development and employment opportunities for residents seeking a fresh start. The program has already placed participants in various county departments and is now expanding to include community organizations.
The Fallout From Alec Baldwin’s Botched Criminal Trial
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just three days into his criminal trial, Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was dismissed by a Santa Fe judge citing the ‘state’s discovery violation,’ also known as a ‘Brady violation.’ The rule isn’t new, but it’s shining a spotlight on the issue of […]
ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions
Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues — whether that is advocating for visual arts or affordable housing. But many of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions are short members. Nearly 80% of Albuquerque’s boards and commissions have empty seats — ranging...
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