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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...
New Mexico State football: Tony Sanchez says Deuce Hogan, Parker Awad leading QB battle
The biggest question surrounding New Mexico State this season is its quarterback situation. The Aggies were stable at the position in 2023 with former starter Diego Pavia, who threw for 2,973 yards, 26 touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 62.9 QBR en route to a 10-5 season. But Pavia transferred to Vanderbilt after the season, leaving a void that coach Tony Sanchez must fill. ...
Lucy Seeks Someone Kind To Adopt Her Soon
Meet Lucy! She is an incredibly loving, fun, affectionate young girl. She loves to be around her foster mom as much as possible and loves to be held and cuddled. Lucy does well with adults and children and seems to do well with other dogs as long as her resources are not threatened. She does not seem to be triggered by cats. Lucy is hoping someone really kind will adopt her soon. Please contact Kathy Buhl at Jemez Valley Animal Amigos for more information at 303.324.4819. Photo by Monique Beyerly.
PEEC Invites Community To Celebrate Bear Festival With ‘The Bear Necessities Of New Mexico’ At Nature Center
Families and nature enthusiasts are invited to join a special presentation, ‘The Bear Necessities of New Mexico’ Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Rick Wallace. PEEC News:. As part of Bear Festival, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families and nature enthusiasts to join...
A Day With Santa Fe Authors: ‘Memoir & Mystery’ Set For Sept. 7
A Day with Santa Fe Authors: Memoir and Mystery is a fundraising event, held in association with the Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools. The beneficiary, Reading Quest, is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to “support children who are having trouble reading become strong, enthusiastic readers.”
IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE Comes to Teatro Paraguas
IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE, A play by Jacalyn Kane, is coming to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe. Performances run October 3-20, 2024. Jacalyn Kane has created a truly compelling piece du theatre with her play IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE, and directs its premiere production at Teatro Paraguas.
Upper Basin states propose agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado River water managers are moving forward with a plan to track and get credit for conserved water. The Upper Colorado River Commission on Monday voted unanimously to move ahead with the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that would provide accounting and credit to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) for water saved through conservation programs. It would also identify qualifying criteria for water conservation projects. A draft of the agreement is expected by the end of September.
U.S. citizens are being used as fentanyl 'mules'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The majority of people caught at the southern border with fentanyl are U.S. citizens, according to new data obtained by a policy research institute. Here in New Mexico, the drug has been blamed for the state’s current crime crisis. As a result, hundreds of millions...
New legislative report highlights concerns with CYFD
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico ranks amongst the top six states in the country for repeat maltreatment, and a recent report shows that number rose by nearly 15 percent. "Not only are we not improving, we are getting worse in some of those situations," Maralyn Beck, the founder and executive director of New Mexico Child First Network, said. "Just last month, and it was brought up again this morning, that our repeat maltreatment rates for children in the State of New Mexico have worsened."
Mike’s Quality Painting to donate $10,000 in services to non-profits, charities
For the seventh year in a row, Mike’s Quality Painting is holding the “Paint It Forward” program where they donate up to $10,000 of painting services to a non-profit or charity. New this year, another non-profit or charity will be gifted $5,000 of services from Mike’s Quality Painting sister company 1Day Concrete Coatings.
Man accused of vandalizing multiple businesses in Old Town arrested
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 40-year-old Dominic Ayton, accused of vandalizing multiple businesses in Old Town Albuquerque and the Albuquerque museum. Old Town was left picking up the pieces after multiple shops were vandalized Tuesday morning. Damage included broken windows and doors and a business being set on fire. “Hopefully it’s not […]
Clovis Community College to launch CDL program
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - Clovis Community College (CCC) is partnering with Vehicle Safety Programs (VSP) to launch a CDL program at the end of August. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the launch will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the southwest corner of the front parking lot, next to the Educational Services entrance.
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