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Lobos helping Lobos one bite at a time
Taos, N.M. — The cost of food and other basic needs and services has negatively impacted the lives of most people; college students are far from immune. What started as the Lobo Food Pantry on Klauer campus—serving students, staff and faculty—was initiated by the 2021-2022 UNM-Taos Student Government Association (SGA). It began as an outdoor cabinet under a portal at Fred Peralta Hall, which is undergoing renovation. The current SGA—in conjunction with the LOR Foundation—was instrumental in funding the pantry’s upgrade and relocation to a space inside Padre Martinez Hall. It opens on Aug. 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
NMSU football position report: Running Backs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — Four out of the five players that led New Mexico State in rushing are no longer with the Aggies. Quarterback Diego Pavia (925 rushing yards) RB Star Thomas (653 rushing yards), RB Jamoni Jones (343 rushing yards), and RB Makhilyn Young (191 rushing yards) all entered the NCAA transfer […]
Starting field position battle is key for Lobo football
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Special teams was a major weakness for the Lobo football team in 2023. Once Bronco Mendenhall and his staff took over the program, special teams was emphasized as the “foundation of the program.” “What they explained to us is that in the last three seasons when we win the field position battle by […]
City councilors debate over minimum wage for tipped workers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders are clashing over the future of minimum wage in Albuquerque, specifically for workers who receive tips. A proposal raised at the last Albuquerque City Council meeting has stirred up fierce debate. “The idea that we would ever go backwards, is just not okay. We should be ashamed to be having […]
Isotopes to giveaway Manny Ramirez Mariachis jersey at Home Run Derby X
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is a new jersey giveaway coming to Isotopes Park this year. The first 3,000 fans ages 16 and older in attendance will receive a limited edition Manny Ramirez Mariachis jersey. “The demand has been off the charts,” said Isotopes GM John Traub. “People have been so excited about it. If you […]
Curry County awarded FY25 New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Grant totaling $8,350
Officials with Curry County announced that it was awarded with the "FY25 New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Grant," totaling $8,350 to help implement litter control and beautification projects in Curry County.
Lego ‘Last Supper’ coming to downtown Roswell
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – An attraction in downtown Roswell says it is about to take on its largest feat to date – recreating The Last Supper with Legos. Bricktown will begin assembling the piece over Labor Day weekend, with plans to put it on display in November. Da Vinci’s original painting is 12 feet tall by […]
Panthers, Scorpions face tall tasks on football field in 2024
FARMINGTON – The crosstown rivalry between Farmington and Piedra Vista football teams have been non-district battles the past several years. And now, the two schools suddenly have much more to play for this season. Both the Scorpions and Panthers find themselves back in the same district after the New...
Chieftains hope return to district play results in winning season
SHIPROCK – There are more than a few changes coming this season to the Shiprock High School football team. In addition to a new head coach manning the sidelines in Jeremy Wooten, the Chieftains will be back playing against district company, facing off against District 1-3A company. With the...
Registration open for Colorado UPA State Championship at Steamboat Pickleball Center
The United Pickleball Association has selected the newly constructed Steamboat Pickleball Center to play host to the Colorado United Pickleball Association State Championship Series on Sept. 13-15. Registration has officially gone live for the championship, which will crown the top amateur pickleball players in Colorado, with all proceeds going to...
San Juan Generating Station Cleanup Plan Faces Scrutiny Ahead of August 24 Demolition
According to Kunm Officials from the Radioactive & Hazardous Materials interim committee received an update on Thursday regarding the state’s efforts to clean up the decommissioned San Juan Generating Station. The coal-fired power plant, decommissioned by the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) at the end of 2022, is set to be demolished on August 24, according to the Farmington mayor’s office.
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
If you are looking for a schedule of the weekend events at the San Juan County Fair, we have their schedule listed here below. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16-18, the fairgrounds will open at 8 a.m. They will close at midnight on Friday and Saturday nights for the carnival. They will close the fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, but the carnival will be open until 8 p.m.
Federal aid deadline extended for Ruidoso fire, flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If your home or other personal property was damaged because of the South Fork and Salt fires and subsequent flooding, you now have more time to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA. The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended 60 days until Oct. 19 at […]
Cohort completes Scale Up NM’s C-Suite Sprint for tech startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program, partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its third 2024 cohort of the C-Suite Sprint acceleration program. This accelerator initiative aims to equip founders of tech startups...
New Mexico officials cut ribbon on Statewide Education Network
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Education leaders in the state celebrated the opening of a new network, that looks to connect hundreds of thousands of New Mexican students. The Statewide Education Network (SEN) is a broadband system that allows access across all connected schools into one centralized location. This will make things like maintenance and cyber security […]
New Mexico’s Democratic delegates head to Chicago to advocate for policy
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago on Monday and New Mexico is sending 45 delegates to represent the state. Usually, delegates pick the presidential nominee at the convention, but this year the Democratic Party solidified Vice President Kamala Harris in a virtual roll call vote earlier this month. However, the state’s delegates still have other work to take on.
Investigation request submitted against CRRUA on behalf of New Mexico communities
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) submitted a request on Friday, Aug. 2, to the New Mexico Department of Justice and the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor to investigate the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) for violations of “environmental protection laws; consumer protection laws; waste, fraud, […]
San Juan Generating Station cleanup set to begin in 2025
Officials sitting on the Radioactive & Hazardous Materials interim committee received an update Thursday on how the state plans to clean up the decommissioned San Juan Generating Station. The Public Service Company of New Mexico – or PNM – decommissioned the coal-fired power plant at the end of 2022....
FEMA’s New Mexico Joint Recovery Office hiring in Santa Fe, Mora, and Las Vegas
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA’s New Mexico Joint Recovery Office is now hiring. FEMA is hiring for full-time positions, supporting the mission to help the state recover from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires and subsequent flooding. FEMA is set to host a hiring fair that will be held on Tuesday, August 27, and Wednesday, August 28, […]
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