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Santa Fe Reporter, 50-years young, returns to New Mexico ownership with deal to join Ctrl+P Publishing Group
Fresh off its 50th anniversary celebration, the Santa Fe Reporter is returning to New Mexico ownership in a deal announced today by its former owner/publisher and the local Ctrl+P Publishing Group (newmexico.news). Richard Meeker and Mark Zusman, publisher and editor, respectively, of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon,...
NM officials withdraw $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water
The fight between Texas and New Mexico over the sewage spill of more than 1 billion gallons into the Rio Grande near Sunland Park is over. A federal district court judge in Texas approved a settlement last week with New Mexico environmental officials, dropping a $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water Utility.
New Mexico provides nearly $100,000 for 'economic development' labyrinth
(The Center Square) - A New Mexico-based nonprofit is receiving nearly six figures from the state to build the largest permanent labyrinth in the United States. State officials say this will give a "significant boost" to the state economy. Cancer Awareness, Prevalence, Prevention and Early Detection (CAPPED, Inc.) in Otero County is receiving $99,999 from the Trails+ Grant program administered by the Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, according to a press release from the department. ...
Questa teen accused of murdering 13-year-old takes plea deal
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a shooting that shocked a community; a teen accused of shooting and killing his friend at his Questa home in July of 2023. His first trial ended in a hung jury and now he has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Porfirio Brown, who was 14 at the time, faced charges […]
PHOTOS: Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves small dog from house fire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue shared photos of the moments firefighters saved a small dog from a house fire. On Wednesday afternoon, August 14, crews were called out to a fire involving two homes near Broadway Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez. While searching the homes and putting out the fire, crews found the small […]
Man facing drug trafficking charges following traffic stop in Espanola
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Espnaola on Sunday night, according to New Mexico State Police. An officer was on patrol and said that he saw Issac Cruz, who he knew had an active felony warrant, driving on Rio Arriba County Road 40. The officer then pulled Cruz over and arrested him on the warrant.
Drug Bust Yields Fentanyl, Meth
More than 400 fentanyl pills were found on a man after an officer stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt while driving. Española City Police Officer Steven Binns was on patrol Aug. 7, as part of the “Click It or Ticket” operation, in which officers look for drivers not wearing seatbelts, Police Chief Mizel Garcia said.
Meredith Scott’s late goal gives NMSU women’s soccer a 2-2 draw against No. 23 USC
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — In its 2024 regular season opener, the New Mexico State women’s soccer team played its way to a 2-2 draw against No. 23 USC at the NM State Soccer Complex on Thursday night. After going down 2-0, NMSU scored two second half goals to earn the draw. The game-tying […]
Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Clovis Wildcats
CLOVIS, New Mexico (KCBD) - The Clovis Wildcats have a new coach as former Odessa Permian running backs coach Stan Hodges takes over this rich pigskin program. Coach Hodges wants to get the fire and the flame back for Clovis football. The team has been very receptive as they look...
UPDATE: Accident on 550 results in two fatalities
The crash that shut down US Highway 550 Thursday afternoon proved to be a double fatality, according to the Rio Rancho Police Department. The highway was shut down in both directions near Northwest Loop Road around 2:45 p.m. Aug. 15.
Cooling Stations Open Aug. 16-22
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degree for the next several days, so the City of Las Cruces will open cooling stations Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22, to allow some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat. Cooling stations are places...
Deming gets ready to race ducks
Deming’s Great American Duck Race will return to the grounds of the Luna County Courthouse this month, upholding a decades-old local tradition. Yes, the ducks are real, and yes, they really run races – on dry tracks and in water; yet much more goes on here. Organize count...
Benedictine monks chip away at wildfire risk
Benedictine monks at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery answer many calls – the call to serve God and their faith, the call to their nightly vesper’s service and even the call to reduce wildfire risk in their community near the Gila National Forest in western New Mexico. In fact, they are leading an effort to bring Silver City community members together around reducing risk from wildfire.
World-Renowned Medium Alexandria Chavez to host live show in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM – World-Renowned spirit medium Alexandria Chavez is set to captivate audiences in Las Cruces with a live show that helps bridge the gap between the human mind and the spiritual world. The event will take place at the historic Rio Grande Theatre on August 18 from...
Friday, August 16, 2024 – Live at Santa Fe Indian Market 2024
Distinctly Native American artwork, fashion, and films converge again for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, with at least 1,000 booths and somewhere around 100,000 visitors. Native America Calling is live from Santa Fe, hearing from Southwestern Association for Indian Arts representatives, 2023 Best In Show winner Jennifer Tafoya, curators from the Native Cinema Showcase, and others to get a preview of the largest juried Native art market in the world.
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