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Learning to Grow Healthy Foods at La Semilla Food Center
Emily Guerra spoke with La Semilla Food Center Farm Education Coordinator, Julieta Saucedo, about their 3-part soil Health Workshop Series. Registration is still available for Part 2 on August 2nd at De Colores Foods & Farms, and Part 3 on August 9th at OG Farms, both in Anthony, NM. Open to everyone in the community.
NMSU Regents professor chosen for prestigious USDA fellowship
New Mexico State University Regents professor Cynthia Bejarano was among 32 faculty and staff that the United States Department of Agriculture welcomed to Washington, D. C. earlier this month in the 2024 class of E. Kika De la Garza Fellows. The group was selected from Hispanic Serving Institutions and Hispanic Serving School Districts across the country.
Central Superintendent Steve Carlson talks about new school year
Schools within the Central Consolidated School District are expected to welcome students back to school on Aug. 6, so the Tri-City Record sat down with Superintendent Steve Carlson to reflect on the past year and identify district priorities for the new school year. As of July 26, there is an...
NMSU names Rick Marlatt next associate dean of Graduate School
New Mexico State University has selected Rick Marlatt to serve as associate dean of the Graduate School. He began his role on July 1. “I am honored to join the Graduate School at New Mexico State University and am tremendously excited to contribute to the vision of empowering graduate students to succeed throughout their academic endeavors and beyond,” he said.
Love’s Opens Ohio Site, Remodels New Mexico Store
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of two stores — one in Delphos, Ohio, which is a new store, and one in Las Cruces, N.M., a remodeled site. The Ohio site is located off of US 30 and Lincoln Highway and is open 24/7. Inside, the c-store offers all the amenities Love’s is known for including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardees. For drivers, the location adds 86 truck parking spaces to Love’s network.
Project addresses traffic flow at College Lane Elementary
Project addresses traffic flow at College Lane Elementary. It’s all about timing, they say. And a change in the timing of a project to improve traffic flow at College Lane Elementary means different parts of the work will be done at different times. Doug Young, assistant superintendent for operations...
Gadsden School District installing new water filtration systems
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Gadsden Independent School District is in the process of installing advanced water filtration systems at multiple campuses around the school district. The systems are being installed by Waterhouse, a company based in El Paso. The new filtration systems have already been installed at...
The Merc Reopens to Great Fanfare
A large red ribbon was cut in the early morning of July 18, signifying the grand reopening of The Merc, a local grocery store located in the Homestead Village Plaza in Placitas. Members of the Placitas Chamber of Commerce, owners of The Merc and a large crowd of shoppers attended the event with great enthusiasm. “It looks like a real grocery store, not a convenience store!” said one shopper. After a short-lived stint by the […]
Bloomfield wrestlers compete in national championship event
FARMINGTON – A pair of wrestlers representing Bloomfield High School took part in the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Wrestling Nationals last weekend in Fargo, North Dakota. Hunter Samora and Gunner Samora, wrestling for New Mexico, each won a pair of matches in the event, which featured...
Collaboration Builds Next Generation of Collision Repair Technicians in Albuquerque
Scott Benavidez, AMAM, owner of Mr. B’s Paint & Body in Albuquerque, NM, was experiencing what most body shops in the country have faced: a shortage of skilled labor. According to Zippia.com, the average age of a collision repair technician is 44, and more than 60% of the collision repair labor force is over 40. With his growing frustration, Benavidez called the local high school to find solutions.
Metropolitan Detention Center Addresses Inadvertent Inmate Release
Bernalillo County – Following the inadvertent release of Desiree Sanchez on Wednesday, July 24, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is taking additional measures to prevent an incident like this from occurring again. Measures include an extra layer of human review to ensure accuracy during the intake and discharge process.
Caleb Medford is providing impact on and off the field
"It's amazing, and I have been doing so much here and for this community, and being able to come and allow myself to be around great football players and great coaches, I think I am very excited to be here still and just go up and up every day."
Appeals court will not rule on Hannah Gutierrez’s appeal until 1st Judicial Court ruling
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Court of Appeals said the First Judicial Court has to decide if Hannah Gutierrez will get a new trial before they decide to take up her appeal. Gutierrez’s lawyers filed a motion asked the appeals court to force the Santa Fe court to rule on their motion for a new trial. […]
AGENDA ROOSEVELT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Portales, NM 88130- Call Meeting to Order. Approve Minutes of July 2, 2024 regular meeting, May 6-8, 28 budget workshops; July 8,16 special meeting. Accounts Payable from June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Check No: 004760-004762; 081412-081654. Total Amount of Checks: $2,235,349.01. Total Amount of Drafts: $159,813.88. 4. Public...
Combatting the ‘not in my backyard’ attitude
The priorities of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association wouldn’t be strange to other neighborhoods across Albuquerque: Increased safety and cleanliness, small business support, increased engagement with residents and elected officials. But its recent focus on housing solutions and services for those experiencing homelessness is less common. Affordable housing...
7/26/24 PSA Senior Center will only be Providing Brown Bags
Due to the repair and re-route of the kitchen sewer lines at the Las Vega s Senior Center, we will only be providing a (brown bag) lunch meal starting Monday, July 29, 2024 until further notice. We will not be providing a congregate setting due to issues wit h Dust and Noise. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Golf tournament benefits Serving Seniors
The Southwest Center on Aging and Friends invite all golfers to play in and support their charity golf tournament at the New Mexico State University Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 30. All proceeds will be donated in support of local seniors in our community through Serving Seniors of Southern New Mexico. The organization aims to improve health and quality of life for the thousands of older adults living in this part of New Mexico.
PSA 7/26/24 City of Las Vegas Hosts the 19th Annual Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally
We invite the community this weekend to join us at the 19th Annual Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally. The event will take place at the Plaza Park from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28 and will include a variety of live music, entertainment and vendor booths. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just love the motorcycle culture, this rally is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts and have a great time.
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