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BernCo, City of Albuquerque asking for input on how to spend opioid settlement funding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents living in Bernalillo County can give their input on what to do with $27.5 million. Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque received millions of dollars from an opioid settlement. The city and county must spend the funds on programming and policies to address the harms caused by the opioid overdose […]
Ice arena in Santa Fe closes due to mechanical issues
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ice arena at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe closed due to “mechanical issues,” the city announced Wednesday afternoon. Recreation Division Director Brian Stinett said the rink experienced issues with its compressors that keep the ice cool. “We were maintaining ice, and we were checking those temperatures throughout the evening to see if we were in danger of losing it. Per the contractor’s instruction, they asked us to leave compressor 1 running. We did, only to come in Tuesday morning to see a pool of water starting to form on the ice,” Stinett said.
Doña Ana Arts Council director stepping down
The Doña Ana Arts Council announced the departure of executive director Araceli Solis Wednesday in a news release inviting applications for an interim leader. Solis “will be transitioning from our organization to pursue personal professional endeavors,” the nonprofit stated in a news release. A former art teacher at Sierra Middle School and 20-year educator, Solis had held the position since February 2023, when she succeeded Greg Smith as executive director.
FEMA works to bring temporary housing units to Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As flooding continues to damage homes in Ruidoso following the already destructive South Fork Fire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it is working to bring in temporary housing units for those impacted by the disasters. As of Monday, FEMA said that 113 homes...
Las Cruces Fire Department upgrades radio system
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Fire Department announced Wednesday morning, July 24, that it has transitioned to the New Mexico Department of Information Technology-operated digital radio system for public safety. The Fire Department says the new system provides public safety radio communications across the region and throughout New Mexico. The system is […]
Local organization works to support people transitioning out of incarceration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –InspirEmpower New Mexico is a nonprofit that works to empower, educate and employ people who are coming out of incarcerations with entrepreneurial focused programs. The organization is hosting its Black and White Sneaker Ball. The event raises funds for InspirEmpower New Mexico which will go towards helping people as they are released from […]
Registration Open Now for Youth Soccer and Volleyball
Registration – July 22nd – August 23rd – $70 per player (card or check only) Late Registration – August 24th – August 30th – $95 per player (card or check only) Volunteer Coaches Needed – 1/2 off 1 player fee until coaching positions are filled. MUST pass a background check!
Durango mountain bikers Amos, Blevins and Blunk not attending Olympic Opening Ceremonies
PARIS – Christopher Blevins will be all dressed up, but he won’t go. The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics will be like no other. An estimated 10,000 athletes and another 3,000 dancers will float down the Seine River on boats in an open-air celebration. It is expected to be experienced firsthand by at least 300,000 spectators – four times as many as typically attend the official opening of a Summer Games.
Locker 505 expecting thousands of kids this school year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For years,Locker 505 has provided shoes, pants, and other necessities for school children. However, they are expecting thousands of kids who need different items this year and are asking for the community's help throughout the school year. "It's very obvious that the need is statewide. It's...
Española Teen Center Commended For Providing Safe Space And Healthy Environment For Kids
Youth from the Española Teen Center on a field trip photographing nature. Courtesy/ETC. Executive Director Ben Sandoval has been at the helm of the Española Teen Center since the day it opened its doors 17 years ago this October at 808 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Road. “I have...
Ventura County Bucs on Verge of Clinching Playoff Berth After Wednesday’s 6-3 Victory Over Arroyo Seco Sentinels
The Ventura County Bucs trailed 3-0 in the top of the eighth inning of their must-win contest against the first-place Arroyo Seco Sentinels on Wednesday. The Bucs entered the day one-half a game up on the fifth-place Orange County Juice for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League.
Belen Police Chief Jose Natividad plans for the future
BELEN—The search for a new police chief in Belen didn’t take long, and city leadership didn’t have to look very far. Jose Natividad, the city of Belen’s new police chief, was sworn into office last month after former chief James Harris resigned to take a similar position in Alaska.
Tennis anyone? Local teams serve up successful tournaments
The high school tennis teams at Belen, Los Lunas and Valencia held fundraising tournaments in July, each with good support from the community. Sixteen doubles teams took part in each event, with the same pair winning both.
Border Patrol appeals to migrant relatives as death toll now at 140 in El Paso Sector
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (Border Report) – Migrant deaths continue to climb toward record levels in a stretch of New Mexico desert. According to the U.S. Border Patrol, the El Paso Sector stretching from Hudspeth County, Texas to the New Mexico-Arizona state line has now recorded 140 migrant deaths this fiscal year. That compares to […]
Bernalillo volleyball team gets visit from college coaches
The Trinidad State Trojans’ volleyball coaches made a visit to the Bernalillo Spartan Learning Academy gymnasium July 22-23 to give some pointers to the Bernalillo High School volleyball program. “We are meeting with the Trinidad State coaches, and they are running a camp for us. We are trying to...
Controversial development in Los Ranchos gets approval from judge
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A controversial building project in the Village of Los Ranchos has been given the green light. The Palindrome development first broke ground in 2022 and has faced pushback from residents who felt ignored during the approval process. Earlier this year, residents of the Village of Los Ranchos filed a court injunction against […]
New Mexico legislators look into how climate change impacts natural disasters
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After the massive fires and flooding this summer in New Mexico, legislators are looking into how climate change is playing a role in natural disasters. During a legislative hearing this week, environmental leaders shared recommendations on what can be done to prevent the amount of damage. “This is really about helping them […]
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