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Future-Proofing Water: Lessons from the 2024 Next Generation Water Summit
Water professionals across the industry converged in Santa Fe, N.M., to collaborate, share knowledge and plan for a future void of water stress. As I attend the Next Generation Water Summit 2024 virtually from southwest Colorado, I sit by an open window, listening to the rare rain and thunderstorms pass through, gracing the parched land with much-needed water.
Vivienne Sander Joins UNM Marketing Department
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico athletic department has announced the addition of Vivienne Sander to the Lobos’ marketing team as Assistant Director of Marketing. She will primarily work with UNM’s volleyball and baseball programs. Sander comes to Albuquerque after spending the previous year as...
UNM researchers are studying psychedelics to treat depression and meth addiction
University Showcase, 8/13, 8a: On this episode we get an update on new studies around psychedelic-assisted therapy. The University of New Mexico has been engaged in research around psychedelic compounds since the early 1990s when Dr. Rick Strassman with the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences studied psilocybin and DMT (the active ingredient in ayahuasca).
Drier & seasonably warm temperatures around New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hit-and-miss showers with even a few weakening thunderstorms are quickly drifting off to the east-northeast in northern Albuquerque, The South Valley, parts of The Four Corners, The Northern Mountains, and from Las Cruces to Roswell, with clearer skies starting to return from the west, setting the stage for a warmer day […]
‘Food, Hygiene, Safety’ Violations Found During Surprise Check-Ins Of Senior Care Facilities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Health authorities shared some alarming results from surprise visits conducted at several long-term care facilities. Elderly residents shared concerns through a survey about staff shortages, unappetizing food, hygiene concerns, and lack of physical activities. In one case, staff at a senior care facility lost track of an elderly resident during […]
First case of West Nile Virus reported in New Mexico
The first case of West Nile Virus was reported in New Mexico last week, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The disease was diagnosed in a Union County resident, according to an Aug. 6 news release from the state health department. That person's name was not given to the media, but...
Rising classroom temperatures prompt temporary closure of Mayfield High in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A lack of air conditioning has resulted in the Las Cruces Public School District to close down Mayfield High School temporarily following the AC going out. In a notice sent to parents on Tuesday, the district said the air conditioning units at the school...
Albuquerque, NM Braces for Dangerous Heatwave as Temperatures Climb
Albuquerque, NM – An intense heatwave is expected to grip New Mexico from the end of this week into early next week, with temperatures forecasted to soar into the upper 90s and even reach the low 100s in some areas. This surge in temperatures is anticipated to bring a moderate to high risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly in regions marked in orange and red on the National Weather Service’s heat risk map.
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico’s Boogeyman in a ‘Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth’
Each year, thousands of people gather at Santa Fe’s Fort Marcy Park on the Friday of Labor Day weekend to face their proverbial archnemesis, a 50-foot-tall effigy known as New Mexico’s “Boogeyman” or “Old Man Gloom.” As the villain makes one final attempt to heap sorrow on the city, plunging it into total darkness, revelers take their cue to commence their fiery revenge.
Tucumcari Elementary School opens first sensory room for students
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Tucumcari Elementary School is adding its first sensory room for students who need a break from the overstimulation of a crowded school environment. The sensory room will include a sensory swing, trampoline, light board, crash pad and more. “Sensory affects kids so much, especially our little...
Applications open in Sept. for first round of $125 million in state housing loans
A key part of what state lawmakers called a “historic” investment in affordable housing will take a major step forward in September, when applications open for what will ultimately be $125 million in loans to develop middle-income housing and affordable housing infrastructure. An interim legislative committee Monday approved rules for administering a new revolving loan […]
New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits
The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]
Middle school teacher throws name in to take vacant Democratic ballot spot for House District 53
Kasey Peña, a teacher at Lynn Community Middle School in Las Cruces, is seeking the nomination for House District 53 after the withdrawal of Jon Hill, the Democratic candidate in the race. The district spans much of southeast Doña Ana, and includes a chunk of Otero County. It includes a variety of rural colonias, including […]
We thought we had found our dream 3 bedroom home – two days later, it feels like ‘purgatory’ & we’re out $2.5k
A DEVASTATED couple fell victim to a rental scam and lost thousands of dollars in the space of just a few days. Tommie-Rose Rodriguez and her fiance thought they had found their perfect home, but their dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Two days after the couple moved into their newly rented property in Albuquerque, […]
New Mexico State College Football Preview, Best Players, Top Transfers, Season Prediction, Win Total 2024
2024 New Mexico State college football season preview with quick breakdowns, the best players, keys to the season, and prediction with projected win total.
Las Cruces Public Schools instituting clear bag policy for Field of Dreams events
Las Cruces Public Schools will institute a clear bag policy for football, baseball, softball and soccer games at its Field of Dreams athletic complex this year. District administration believes the new policy will "expedite security lines and enhance public safety," according to a news release. The policy will follow the same guidelines New Mexico State uses for its athletic events, which forbids non-clear bags and bags larger than a 12-inch-by-6-inch size. One-gallon, clear zipper bags and...
Coming Up This Week Aug. 16 - Aug. 23
Daniel Sanchez, 7 p.m., De La Vegas Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-521-1099. Montopolis: Two Silent Classics, Two Live Scores, 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.com. Mesilla Valley Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Mesilla Community Center, 2251...
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