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Free community meals offered in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Ruidoso community members have come together to put on a series of community meals this week as the town rebuilds from both the recent wildfires and floods. The village of Ruidoso first announced these meals on their Facebook page. The community meals are free and all Ruidoso residents are welcome.
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...
Ruidoso police officer charged with making a false report
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Ruidoso Police Department said a police officer has been charged with making a false police report. Officers responded to an apartment just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday on a report of breaking and entering. RPD said that a new training officer was living at the apartment. That officer, Matthew Amezquita, had […]
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...
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...
Las Vegas community members plan 4th of July celebrations
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Vegas city members are putting together their own 4th of July celebration after the city canceled their normal festivities. The city canceled their 4th of July fiestas after flooding caused a water crisis in the area leading to city-wide water conservation efforts. Now, community members are having an event at […]
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...
Ruidoso holds town hall meeting answering questions from residents on fires and flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Village of Ruidoso held a fire and flood recovery town hall meeting on Tuesday night answering questions from residents affected by the fire and floods. Multiple state and federal agencies also joined the meeting. Questions ranging from insurance claims, health hazards, and possible landslides were answered. The village said even more rain […]
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.
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