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Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf nicknamed Asha will be held in captivity with a potential mate through another breeding season in hopes of aiding the recovery of the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday. Asha captivated the public imagination...
New Mexico Dispensary Mistakes Cost Them $350K
A handful of violations at an Albuquerque, New Mexico dispensary grand opening celebration set them back about $350,000 dollars. The dispensary, located at 1340 Broadway Blvd. NE, reached a deal with the states Cannabis Control Division over 5 (alleged), violations of the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act. They won't have...
New Mexico Supreme Court rules on parental rights for same-sex couples
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Same-sex couples in New Mexico who get divorced have new rules when it comes to custody battle over their children. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that legal custody should be in the best interest of the child. The court used a case from 2017 where Jeannine Kammann was denied the title […]
New Mexico Faces Elevated Flash Flood Risks Due to Heavy Storms
Albuquerque, NM – Numerous showers and storms today will create an elevated risk of flash flooding across much of central and northern New Mexico. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports that increasing monsoon moisture will result in widespread thunderstorms, significantly impacting these areas. According to the National Weather...
Southern New Mexicans grapple with public safety concerns after abrupt special legislative session
New Mexico’s special legislative session to address public safety began and ended in a matter of hours. The sole bill that made it to the governor’s desk addressed funding for wildfire recovery efforts and appropriated $3 million to fund assisted outpatient treatment programs and competency diversion pilot programs. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called the session one of the most disappointing days of her career due to the lack of action taken by the legislature.
Feds Award SFCC $500,000 for Enviro Tech Training Program
SFCC receives $500,000 for enviro training program. The US Environmental Protection Agency this week announced $1 million in environmental cleanup funds for New Mexico, with half going to Santa Fe Community College to provide free tuition for the school’s environmental technical training program. “Santa Fe Community College is deeply honored to receive the $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant,” SFCC President Becky Rowley says in a statement. “For years, SFCC has been at the forefront of offering EPA Brownfields job training, equipping individuals with the skills necessary for meaningful careers. This essential program not only tackles environmental justice issues but also fosters economic growth by providing family-sustaining wages.” The new grant, she says, will allow the college to “significantly enhance our regional collaborations with community and tribal stakeholders across seven northern New Mexico counties.” The funding comes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and will equip “students with essential skills for future employment and [bolster] a skilled workforce to benefit our communities,” US Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-NM, says in a statement. The EPA awarded the other half of the so-called Brownfield grant money to Raton for environmental site assessment. “This is an important step toward a cleaner community for the residents of Raton and the economic development opportunities in their future,” US Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, says in a statement.
Border Patrol appeals to migrant relatives as death toll now at 140 in El Paso Sector
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) – Migrant deaths continue to climb toward record levels in a stretch of New Mexico desert. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the El Paso Sector stretching from Hudspeth County, Texas to the New Mexico-Arizona state line has now recorded 140 migrant deaths this fiscal year. That compares to […]
Kansas biologists discover ‘super rare’ threatened species inside a hungry toad’s mouth
A team of biologists recently stumbled upon an unexpected finding while searching for a seldom-seen species within the natural landscapes of Kansas. The discovery was made in Topeka, and has since piqued the interest of researchers. In southwestern Kansas, a survey crew from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks...
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Experience New Mexico's culture with traditional and contemporary art markets in Santa Fe, baseball excitement in Farmington, historical exhibits in Roswell, ceramic arts in Silver City, and abstract art in Taos. 1 See uniquely New Mexican art. A staple of the summer market season in Santa Fe, Traditional Spanish Market...
What’s happening around New Mexico July 26-August 1
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 26 to August 1. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Museum of Nuclear Science and History opening new exhibit – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is unveiling a new exhibit: Mission Aerospace. The new exhibit is a multi-layered, interactive exploration […]
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