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Hospital opens new delivery unit
The delivery was delayed somewhat, but Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit with a baby shower-themed opening Wednesday. The completion of the project, funded by $2 million in capital outlay from the state, was delayed somewhat by plan revision approvals, but it will be open for patients on Friday, said Jasmine Parra, director of the unit. Construction on renovations to the former Maternal Child Department started in January.
More Little Walnut work on the way
The next phase of improvements to Little Walnut Road will get underway in about a month, thanks to a bid awarded by the Silver City Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council voted to award phase four of the Little Walnut project to Deming Excavating Inc. for $2.9 million, which includes a little more than $223,000 in gross receipts taxes to be paid by the town.
Connie Mack World Series teams arrive at Civic Center
FARMINGTON – With the 2024 Connie Mack World Series just hours away, teams from across America arrived via police escort Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Civic Center. Shortly after the host Frackers team arrived for introductions and meetings with local CMWS officials, representatives from the Texas Twelve Red Sox and Midland (Ohio) Redskins met with host families and coaches as the annual tournament gets underway Friday across Farmington.
Man sentenced for fatal DWI crash that killed two people in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Nicholas Gurrola, 33, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and other charges for a DWI crash that killed two people in Las Cruces. According to the Third Judicial District Attorney Gerald Byers, Gurrola was driving on December 22, 2022 when his Dodge Caravan drove into oncoming traffic at over 75 mph and […]
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance speaks on new companies and upcoming events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is a public charity that executes and leads strategies to diversify and grow the economy in the greater Albuquerque area. AREA assisted on recent announcements on new companies coming to the region, which will bring new jobs. One of the companies is Spring Oaks Capital, LLC who have already […]
National Night Out is Aug. 6
National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in downtown Las Cruces. The free and kid-friendly event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, along Main Street...
Ruidoso residents grapple with wildfires and flash floods, plead for aid
RUIDOSO, N.M. — Ruidoso residents are grappling with the aftermath of wildfires and ongoing flash floods, struggling to protect their homes and pleading for aid. "We got water around the whole entire house. It was kind of crazy and scary all in the same deal," Corey Sexton, a resident of Ruidoso, said.
Playing golf to raise money for Sun Country Golf and UNM Children’s Hospital
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Sun Country Golf Foundation is operated in partnership by the Sun Country PGA Section and Sun Country Amateur Golf Association. Their goal is to impact lives through golf. The foundation operates junior programs, offers scholarships and gives veterans and active duty military members a way to use golf as a tool for […]
Salvation Army volunteer a ‘survivor and first responder’ in New Mexico wildfires
The Southfork and Salt fires converged June 17 on the small mountain resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Before the fires could be contained, extreme flash flooding over the burn scars flowed into town, causing more destruction in an already-devastated area. Steve Gomez, a 15-year Salvation Army bellringer and volunteer...
American Auto Trail-Park to Park Highway (Cliff to Glenwood NM)
This American Auto trail travels northwest through western New Mexico, from Cliff in the Gila River valley to Glenwood in the valley of the San Francisco. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:. Follow us...
Two Alec Baldwin Jurors Were Leaning Toward Guilty Verdict When Case Was Dismissed
Two jurors in the Alec Baldwin trial told Variety they were leaning toward a guilty verdict when the involuntary manslaughter case was abruptly dismissed.Alec Baldwin Could Sue 'Rust' Investigators: 'This Is Open and Shut' Their views are at odds with those of three other jurors who told the New York Times and People that they had serious doubts about Baldwin’s guilt. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case on July 12, after learning that prosecutors had failed to provide the defense with evidence of a trove of bullets. Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months in prison if convicted in the...
Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at New Mexico, Wyoming
LOGAN — This is Part 4 of the weekly series breaking down every Utah State football opponent leading up to the start of the 2024 season. Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. 2023 record: 4-8 (2-6 Mountain West) Final AP ranking: N/A. Last meeting: Nov. 24, 2023; Aggies won...
National Roofing Company looking to fill open job positions
National Roofing Company aims to build a better New Mexico one roof at a time. Production manager, Tracey Gossett talked about her pivotal role in the company. As a production manager, Tracey oversees projects from start to finish. National Roofing Company has a wide variety of open positions. “They are...
New in town: Doña Ana County's first cannabis lab eases testing hurdles for local sellers
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Tucked away in the small town of Mesquite, New Mexico is the Baked Chicken Farm. Tony Miller is the co-owner of this operation, transforming what once used to be a farm for chickens into one of the biggest cannabis indoor growing facilities in the state.
Aggies can try new NMSU themed tequila
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aggie fans can “wobble in their shoes” with this new New Mexico State University (NMSU) tequila. NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila collaborated to produce Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition, according to NMSU in a news release. Aggies and fans can get their first taste of the tequila during a […]
Free immunizations offered ahead of first day of school
Sniffles, sneezes, coughs and colds. Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the free immunization clinics offered through the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) taking place right now in Sandoval County in advance of the first day of school, Aug. 6. Clinics...
Farmington Electric Utility worked to repair service
The Farmington Electric Utility could apply for FEMA funds of up to $600,000 after spending $495,000 on repairs after two storms in June, Electric Utility Director Hank Adair told the Farmington City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday. Adair said 3,300 people lost power June 19, and an additional 5,300...
24 Players in 24 Days: #22 Tre Watson
Listed Height: 6-5 Listed Weight: 245 lbs. His recruitment is one of the first things that stood out about Tre Watson. He went to Washington for a visit. Watch the Huskie offense and the way Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb threw the ball. They also ran the football too and were a physical football team. If they thought he fit that offense, that got my attention because I love what they did up there. It wasn’t just Michael Penix Jr. Everything about that offense was exceptional.
The Week Ahead in Beer: Downshift determined to revive Ruidoso
The good folks at Downshift Brewing, and everyone else down in Ruidoso, have been through the summer of hell, to put it mildly. No sooner had they started to recover from the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, which combined to destroy 1,500 structures in town, but then came the monsoon rains and flash floods that have wiped out another 200 homes and counting. With both of their locations in downtown having made it through the fires and floods so far (knock on all nearby pieces of wood), Downshift is looking to their fellow breweries for a little help. The new Collective Good Ruidoso Recovery Beer Project is for breweries statewide to create a beer off the same kolsch-style recipe, with the proceeds going back to Ruidoso to help rebuild. We are encouraging the breweries of the Albuquerque metro area, Santa Fe, and beyond to join in this endeavor. More information can be found in the current New Mexico Brewers Guild newsletter, including a sign-up link and a PDF with even more details (if you do not receive that weekly email, contact us directly at nmdarksidebrewcrew@gmail.com and we will forward you the information). As for all of you beer lovers out there, until those beers are available for purchase, the best thing you can do is to take a weekend and head down to Ruidoso. Much of the town is safe and fully open. They need tourist dollars right now to keep all the local businesses, including Downshift and neighboring Lost Hiker Brewing, open and thriving. Just going down there to shop, eat, drink, and stay the night can be a huge help. We raise our glasses to Downshift, Lost Hiker, and everyone in Ruidoso writing their comeback story!
San Juan College awarded Metallica Scholars Initiative
According to a news release, All Within My Hands, Metallica’s philanthropic organization, announced the largest expansion of its Metallica Scholars Initiative with its biggest grant to date. San Juan College is the only college in New Mexico to be awarded with the Metallica Scholars initiative. In its sixth year,...
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