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Santa Fe County’s biggest connecting road project completed after decades of planning
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County has never had a project like it. Now after two decades of talk, some major connector roads are finally ready for drivers to roll on. County leaders celebrated what has been a long time coming in Santa Fe’s Community College District. “I am thrilled. It makes me […]
Santa Fe community rallies around teen diagnosed with leukemia
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Within just a week, a Santa Fe freshman went from starting high school to starting chemo after a life-changing diagnosis. Dominic Harvey-Montoya, 14, started this school year like any other. “He puts his best foot forward for everything he does,” said Chelsea Talamante, Dominic’s mom. But just days in, Talamante said things […]
’Devils Break Losing Streak in Los Alamos
The Last Time Española Beat the Hilltoppers was in 2002. A friendship forged in fourth grade at Española Elementary proved to be a difference in the Sundevils’ football team, ending a long-losing streak to rival Los Alamos High School. It’s a streak that started before Española Valley...
From bonds to balloons: retired county manager has a new job
Recently retired Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca has a new job. She will start Tuesday as executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — about a month before the annual event kicks off. “Leading the Fiesta is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Morgas Baca said. “I am...
APD investigating fatal shooting in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment. APD said the shooting happened on Valencia Dr. SE near San Mateo and Anderson. Officers went to the apartment just before 7 p.m. and found a woman who had been shot. She died on scene. This is a developing story, […]
Alamogordo non-profit works to build largest permanent labyrinth in the United States
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s an unusual project two decades in the making. A local nonprofit is working to build the largest permanent labyrinth here in New Mexico. “Is a space for people to go and unwind and destress,” said Tresa VanWinkle founder of Capped, Inc. Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park in Alamogordo is working to expand […]
Scientists sound the alarm after discovering microplastics in human brains: 'Imperative to declare a global emergency'
Micro- and nanoplastics are an unfortunate inevitability in this day and age, and their ubiquity has led it to one of the most important organs in the human body. A new study led by a team from the University of New Mexico used pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze post-mortem human liver, kidney, and brain samples from 2016 and 2024.
City of Las Cruces issues breach of lease notice to Memorial Medical Center
On Thursday, the City of Las Cruces issued a notice of breach letter to Memorial Medical Center [MMC] and Lifepoint Health concerning the lease agreement between the city, Doña Ana County, and the healthcare provider. City and county leadership gathered Friday for a news conference to discuss the ongoing dispute.
UNM president appoints new executive leader to Health Sciences Center
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Socorro gears up for another state playoff run
Socorro heads into the Class 3A football season on perhaps the Warriors’ toughest campaign in years, which also includes more teams in District 3-3A. District 3A has added Dexter, Ruidoso, and New Mexico Military Institute to the mix of Socorro, Hot Springs, Cobre, and Hatch Valley.
Albuquerque Little Theater presents: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Albuquerque Little Theater presents its latest production, “Jesus Christ Superstar” a rock-musical reimagined for the modern viewer. The performance loosely follows the stories in the bible, but is set in modern times, is experienced through the eyes of the different characters and is told entirely through song. The opening performance is August […]
Harvest Wine and Music Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Harvest Wine and Music Festival is returning over Labor Day Weekend to Albuquerque and Las Cruces. From August 31 – September 2 the festival will be at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque and the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds in Las Cruces. Guests will get to enjoy wine from the top wineries in […]
The coach with a chip on his shoulder: NM State's Tony Sanchez determined to succeed
Tony Sanchez walked into Sam Boyd Stadium on Nov. 23, 2019, the same way he always had. It was the same way he walked into stadiums as a wide receiver at New Mexico State, and the same way he walked into stadiums as UNLV’s coach during his entire five-year tenure before that. He carried himself with a certain attitude, suave and moxie, along with an intensity and fire that gradually built before competitive moments. ...
Former inmate finds new life after release thanks to P.A.W.S. Program
Shawn Merl works six days a week as a caretaker, trainer, and dog walker for Action Programs for Animals in Las Cruces. Shawn went to work there after he was released from the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in July, after serving nearly a twelve-year sentence. Five years ago while still incarcerated, Shawn became involved with the P.A.W.S. prison program.
Game officials stop El Paso area high school football game after tensions escalate
SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO — The Mountain View and Santa Teresa football game ended earlier than expected after the two teams became testy. With 6:30 remaining in the game Thursday night, Aug. 29, game officials stopped the play before tensions escalated further. Mountain View won the season opener 33-7. Early in the fourth quarter,...
Fatal car accident prompts evaluation of 550 corridor
After two people died in a serious car accident at the intersection of US-550 and Northwest Loop Road, local residents are demanding a traffic light be installed at the intersection. But just where should people take those concerns?. Mayor Gregg Hull says the city has been in communication the New...
Live updates: Las Cruces area Week 2 high school football scoreboard
Here are live updates from the Las Cruces area for Week 2 of high school football. Be sure to follow along for changes throughout the night. Las Cruces area Week 2 scoreboard: This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Live updates: Las Cruces area Week 2 high school football scoreboard
Music, art will fill weekend
Lovers of live music and art will find plenty of both over the Labor Day weekend in Silver City, as the annual Carnitas Musica y Mas Fiesta and the Red Dot Studio Tour return. Carnitas Musica y Mas will bring three days of music to Gough Park starting Friday evening. Entry into the fiesta grounds is $7 per day or $15 for all three days. The fiesta will include food vendors, a beer garden and dance contests.
Chicken Salad Chick coming to Winrock Town Center; eyeing more sites for expansion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After opening its first location in New Mexico in April, Chicken Salad Chick is getting ready to open its second, and possibly third, restaurant in the state. Franchisees Jennifer Sanchez and Keith Murray opened their location at 10621 Unser Blvd. NW near McMahon Boulevard NW...
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