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FedEx Donates Mobile Canteen to Salvation Army Southwest Division
FedEx announced it donated a mobile canteen to the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) vehicle fleet of The Salvation Army Southwest Division, which is based in Phoenix and serves Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada. This is the 24th mobile canteen FedEx has donated across the U.S. and around the world since 2006.
CYFD: 789 truancy referrals amid chronic absenteeism in New Mexico schools
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Parents received an 'Attendance Pre-Notification' letter on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, to address absenteeism for the new school year. The letter below addresses the percentage rate a student falls under if attendance requirements are not met throughout the school year. According to state officials, chronic absenteeism is a growing concern statewide. KOAT reached out to Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) following chronic absenteeism referrals below.
Los Alamos Medical Center Opens New Sleep Lab!
Gathered for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony Monday at the new Sleep Lab are from left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce incoming Director Sandy Jones, LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton, Dr. Michael Lucia and Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann who retired Wednesday. Pictured in the background are County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Sleep Technician Francis Bourget and County Economic Development Program Manager Janice Krish, Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.
Santa Fe City Councilors discuss armored police vehicles, obelisk, safe outdoor space program
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a busy night for Santa Fe City Council that started with councilors acknowledging the two victims of violent crime in the city in the last month including the victim of the Sonic shooting and 83-year-old Gordon Wilson who was killed outside Best Buy. The council considered a proposal to […]
McCune Charitable Foundation invites applications for annual funding cycle
The Marshall L. and Perrine D. McCune Charitable Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is dedicated to enriching the health, education, environment, and cultural and spiritual life of New Mexicans. The foundation invites applications for its annual funding cycle. The foundation supports community-based work in the State of New Mexico...
Defending champs CHS Storm prep for big season
RIO RANCHO — The defending state champion Cleveland High School girls soccer team participated in a pre-season camp Aug. 5-8 in preparation for the upcoming season, which may prove to be as exciting as it will be challenging. “I am really excited,” said senior defensive midfielder Taylor Williamson. "We...
BCSO: Off-duty Albuquerque police officer killed Wednesday morning
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said an off-duty Albuquerque Police Department officer was killed early Wednesday morning. Deputies were sent to a pedestrian death near Coors Boulevard and Chapulin Road in the South Valley around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday evening, APD confirmed it was Officer Bianca Quintana. She joined the department in 2022. Quintana […]
U.S. citizens are being used as fentanyl 'mules'
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) -- 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...
Albuquerque murder suspect will be held behind bars through trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jamil Lewis, charged with murder and other charges related to a shooting of two brothers that left one dead, will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. According to court records, in June Lewis and another man were fighting with Gerald and Edward Ibuado near Indiana and Cochiti in Albuquerque. Witnesses say Lewis […]
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two brothers after a man was found dead in the mesa
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two brothers after taking over an investigation initiated by Albuquerque police. Police responded to the Flying J truck stop near I-40 and 98th on August 11, around 8 a.m. A woman told police she was assaulted and another person had been shot. The woman guided policed to […]
Albuquerque Animal Welfare waives adoption fees for ‘Clear the Shelters’ event
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Shelter is taking part in the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption event. From August 10 to September 10, city shelters will waive adoption fees. The adoption event will take place at the Eastside and Westside shelters, and Lucky Paws located in Coronado Mall. At...
20 years later, New Mexico woman holds on to hope her sister Tiffany Reid will be found
It’s been just over 20 years since Deiandra Reid saw her younger sister, 16-year-old Tiffany Reid. It was May 17, 2004. “I was working a graveyard shift and so I got back about 5:00 in the morning, maybe almost 6:00,” Deiandra told Dateline. “She woke me up to take her to school that day.”
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