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7 Days: Aug. 14, 2024
2. New Mexico public school students return to the classroom. And the early morning traffic jams return to the Southside. 3. Residents oppose armored vehicles for Santa Fe Police. Police should just armor themselves with sarcasm like the rest of us. 4. City mounts Zozobra sculpture downtown. Next up: Year-round...
Los Alamos Medical Center Awarded Laboratory Accreditation From The Joint Commission
LAMC at 3917 West Road has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. Courtesy/LAMC. LAMC News:. Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Accreditation by...
Weak in Review: Aug. 14
Albuquerque teachers, parents and students are complaining about hot classrooms with nonworking air conditioning. Tell us you’re a product of APS, without telling us you’re a product of APS. Albuquerque’s Bing Tea is 24 on Yelp’s list of best food trucks. We didn’t even know Yelp...
Lobo Round-Up: Cherry Fridays Return
As the University of New Mexico (UNM) gears up for an exciting athletic season, several key announcements have captured the attention of Lobo fans and the wider sports community. From individual accolades and preseason expectations to strategic initiatives and Olympic triumphs, the Lobos are setting the stage for a memorable year.
Doña Ana County making offer to county manager pick
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County may soon have a new county manager. The Board of County Commissioners announced that they are making an offer to Scott Andrews, who was the board’s top choice for the job after what is being called a “rigorous interview process,” the County said in a news release. […]
State Department of Health asking Ruidoso residents about improving disaster readiness
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health will be conducting a survey to see how prepared New Mexicans are for natural disasters and what the state can do to make them better prepared. The state wants to learn more about how it can improve emergency services. The survey opened on Tuesday and they […]
IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo is in Van Tate’s Sports Office
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He is fresh off of the biggest win of his boxing career. Angelo Leo knocked out Venado Lopez in the 10th round to become a two-time world champion, snagging Lopez’s IBF featherweight title on Aug. 10. What made the fight special for Leo was winning in front of his hometown crowd of Albuquerque. The ending, that too was special.
Rodent reported inside state public health building in Las Cruces
A state public health office in Las Cruces remained open on Monday, two weeks after state workers and the public reported seeing a rodent. Workers from three different state-run programs operating in the building reported encountering a rodent in late July, according to emails reviewed by Source New Mexico. Staff answered the main phone line on Monday morning and said it was still open.
Torrance County Opens the Doors on New Road Department Facility
State Senator Liz Stefanics, State Representative Stefani Lord, County Commissioners Kevin McCall and Sam Schropp, County Commissioner-elect/County Clerk Linda Jaramillo, and County Manager Janice Barela were on hand for the August 13, 2024, ribbon-cutting at the new Torrance County Road Department facility on Salt Missions Road in Estancia. County Manager...
NMSU’S Canaan Yarro earns a spot on Rimington Trophy watch list
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - NM State redshirt senior Canaan Yarro has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, which is awarded annually to the nation’s most outstanding center. This year, the Trophy committee worked with Pro Football Focus (PFF) to narrow down its list to the top...
Gospel Rescue Mission announces new ‘clothing barn’
The Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission announced that its former clothing room, which had been closed for a time, has been succeeded by a new clothing storage and distribution center to serve unhoused members of the community. The “clothing barn” was made possible through a donation by a local family...
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...
Santa Clara to vote on Terrazas’ mystery project
The Santa Clara Board of Trustees expressed interest last week in a proposal by a businessman who wants to purchase an acre of village land for a project he wasn’t yet willing to divulge, but decided to put off any action on the sale until they could get more information.
City leaders highlight Albuquerque housing projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City officials say upcoming projects will create more than 300 new housing units in Albuquerque. The projects would include transforming the empty gold-trimmed office buildings at the intersection of San Mateo and Central into apartments; the Highlands Central Market and Residence Inn project near Presbyterian Hospital that would offer extended stay hotel rooms; […]
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Downright Freezing Fall in Colorado
This summer has been absolutely brutal when it comes to the heat. In fact, Colorado was recently ranked as the third worst state for “extreme heat days” in the entire country with 17.5. An extreme heat day is categorized as a day where the max temperature is above the 95th percentile of the historical threshold.
Janey Henze Cook & Tom Henze Return to Gallagher & Kennedy, Expanding the Firm’s Respected Criminal Defense Practice
PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (August 13, 2024) – Gallagher & Kennedy is thrilled to announce the return of two esteemed lawyers, Janey Henze Cook and Tom Henze. Their extensive experience handling white collar and non-white collar criminal cases will significantly enhance our firm’s capabilities. Janey and...
Local fisherwoman competes in national championships
The New Mexico BASS Nation sent three two angler teams to Lake Chicamagua in Dayton, Tenn., to participate in the BASS Nation Junior National Championships. The two-day tournament had a total of 129 teams participating from across the country as well as Canada.
Support local youth at the 2024 Valencia County Fair
BELEN — From livestock shows to live music, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy during this year’s Valencia County Fair. The fair runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, to Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Valencia County Fairgrounds on the I-25 Bypass in Belen. The fair will feature several commercial and food vendors, shows and contests.
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