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New Mexico: First wildfire, now flash flooding causes damage, delays at Ruidoso Race Track and Casino
New Mexico: First wildfire, now flash flooding causes damage, delays at Ruidoso Race Track and Casino. Flash flooding from the recent burn scars damaged the racetrack Saturday afternoon during trials for the $1 million Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino. Story continues below. Residents near the Rio...
PSA 7/2/24 The City of Las Vegas to Still Host 4th of July Fireworks Display
Las Vegas, NM – The City of Las Vegas has decided to continue hosting the 4th of July Fireworks Display after careful consideration. City officials cancelled all 4th of July Fiesta activities on June 25, including the parade, as the water crisis continued to worsen which led to the mandatory closures of non-essential businesses.
Dona Ana County residents left to pick up the pieces following massive storm
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Residents in Dona Ana County are left picking up the pieces from what is left after they were hit by a severe storm over the weekend. Resident, Lisa Molina said she has lived in her home for over two years since moving from Maine and the amount of rain and hail she saw for what lasted about ten minutes was something she has never been before.
What a look at Albuquerque tells us about Supreme Court's ruling on public camping bans
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled in favor of an Oregon town and its ordinance prohibiting people experiencing homelessness from camping in public spaces. Known as the Grants Pass case, after the Oregon community, the majority said enforcing the bans did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. In response...
Central Consolidated Schools mourns death of Kirtland Central High School principal
Kirtland Central High School Principal Rebecca Benedict has died. Steve Carlson, superintendent of Central Consolidated School District, notified the district community of her death in an email Monday. A statement from former Superintendent Colleen Bowman said Benedict died Sunday, June 30, in her hometown of Houston, Texas. At the CCSD...
Artesia minors little league reaches district final
Your browser does not support the audio element. Over 100 players were whittled down to 12. About 115 players were in the Artesia minors little league. After coaches selected the top players to attend tryouts, ultimately the top 10% of the league was named to the All-Star team, to compete against nearby cities.
Albuquerque officials ask people to clear standing water to prevent mosquitos from breeding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is urging people to clear out standing water to help prevent mosquitos from breeding after recent flooding. The city said if anyone sees bottles, tires, or any container with water in it, to dump it out. Mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus, and heartworm. […]
Albuquerque woman crowned as Miss New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque woman Mackenzie Sydow is the newly crowned Miss New Mexico. In 2019 Sydow became the full time caregiver of her brother Michael, who has autism, after both of their parents passed away unexpectedly. Monday, Sydow was crowned as Miss new Mexico and will go on to represent the state in the Miss […]
Ruidoso’s Deadly Wildfires Under Investigation
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – It has become one crisis after another for the Village of Ruidoso lately. Within hours of the South Fork and Salt Fires sparking, the entire village was under evacuation as the fire quickly spread to homes and businesses. At least two people were killed in the wildfire, around 1,400 structures were burned, […]
Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico, Team 6, Selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024
Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico, Team 6, Selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024. Congratulations to Curtis Scott, Soil Conservationist in Clayton, New Mexico Team 6 (Clayton, Roy, Tucumcari). Curtis has been selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for July 2024.
Man arrested after driving stolen pickup ‘recklessly’
An Albuquerque man with a bullet hole in his foot reportedly led law enforcement on a vehicle chase from U.S. Highway 64 west through Farmington, not stopping until striking a police car, authorities said. Tory Phillips, 37, was charged with second-degree felony motor vehicle theft, third-degree felony battery on a...
Bernalillo County and Albuquerque approve green finance program
(The Center Square) – Bernalillo County and Albuquerque are the first local governments in New Mexico to pass legislation opting into the New Mexico C-PACE program, according to a press release from the state’s Economic Development Department. New Mexico adopted the C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) program...
State insurance officials on the ground in Ruidoso to help fire victims
New Mexico’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance regulates the industry in the state and two bureau chiefs are in Ruidoso helping victims of the South Fork and Salt Fires navigate the long process of recovery. KRWG’s KC Counts spoke with Melissa Robertson, Property and Casualty Bureau chief, and Elouisa “Lu” Macias, chief of the Consumer Assistance and Civil Investigations Bureau, about their work.
Students create new Black and queer student organization at UNM
The University of New Mexico has less than3% African American students. Within that community, there are even fewer who also identify as LGBTQ. A new student organization aims to create a space for both of these communities. True Colors is one of the only Black and queer student organizations in...
Flooding Continues at Ruidoso, Cancels Rescheduled Card
Due to continued flash flooding from the burn-scarred areas in the Ruidoso, N.M., area, Ruidoso Downs canceled Quarter Horse racing July 1, meant to be a make-up day for the Rainbow Derby trials that were canceled June 30. "Our track crew has done an outstanding job in saving the base...
OSI: Some insurance companies aren’t providing state-ordered wildfire coverage
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In the aftermath of the devastating South Fork and Salt Fires, homeowners are trying to get back on their feet with help from their insurance companies. However, according to the state, some companies are making it harder for policyholders. “We still can’t drink our water. Half the shops aren’t open. We can’t […]
Man sentenced to 2nd life sentence for Albuquerque murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A man was sentenced to serve a second life sentence for a 2019 murder at an Albuquerque park. Izaiah Garcia was sentenced to life plus 13 years in the state Department of Corrections. He was already facing a life sentence for the 2019 murder of Sean Markey, a Sandia High School student.
Ruidoso small businesses struggle to reopen after damaging floods
RUIDOSO, N.M. — It was another clean-up day for Ruidoso residents on Tuesday. The area got additional rain overnight, and some small businesses are still unable to open back up because of the damage from floods over the weekend. Black Label Studio is one of many small businesses devastated...
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