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Mexican drug kingpin arrested near US-Mexico border, federal prosecutors say
Federal officials announced Thursday that Ismael Zambada Garcia, or “El Mayo,” co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel — and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo — were arrested Thursday afternoon in El Paso, Texas. Both are facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking and fentanyl manufacturing,...
Spring 2024: WXBQ Johnson City Hits a Five-Year High Share.
Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City, TN (96.9) sees its greatest 12+ share in five years, as the market-leading station rises 14.-16.2 in Nielsen Audio’s Spring 2024 survey. Backyard Broadcasting WILQ Williamsport, PA (105.1) also holds the No. 1 spot in its market with a 15.5. In Las Cruces, NM, Adams Radio Group “Your Country 103.9” KGRT is No. 2 with a 6.2, with Bravo Mic Communications “Zia Country 99.5” KXPZ in a third-place tie at 5.6 – its greatest share since 2021.
Meet Stephanie “The Enforcer” Han
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Stephanie Han is an El Paso Police Department Officer and an instructor at the El Paso Police Department Training Academy. Han’s time with the El Paso Police Department began in 2016 and she’s been an instructor at the department’s training academy since 2021. “I have many positions at the academy […]
NMSU talks about 2024 expectations at CUSA Football Media Day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Conference USA Football Kickoff for the 2024 season was held at the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday. New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez, offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, and linebacker Buddha Peleti were in Frisco representing the Aggies at the league’s media day. NMSU is […]
Community orgs plan to attend governor’s town hall, but members of the public still unaware
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first public safety town hall is tonight in Las Cruces, but some members of the public are seemingly unaware of the community discussion. The town hall was announced by the governor’s office Monday, four days after the hours-long special legislative session called by Lujan Grisham to pass several […]
New Mexico Dispensary Mistakes Cost Them $350K
A handful of violations at an Albuquerque, New Mexico dispensary grand opening celebration set them back about $350,000 dollars. The dispensary, located at 1340 Broadway Blvd. NE, reached a deal with the states Cannabis Control Division over 5 (alleged), violations of the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act. They won't have...
How CNM Helped This Grad Bring a Taste of Costa Rica to New Mexico
For Kattia Rojas, “buen provecho” means more than “enjoy your meal.” To her, it represents her dedication to her craft and culture. “When I told my culinary instructor at CNM I wanted to name my restaurant ‘Buen Provecho’ I was sure he would tell me to change it,” she says. “But he told me just the opposite, and said the name speaks to me, my family, and everything I’ve worked so hard for. This is just one example of the support and encouragement I received at CNM, and I truly wouldn’t be here today without it.”
State police arrest former lieutenant for fraud charge
SILVER CITY, N.M. — A former police lieutenant turned himself in to be arrested by the New Mexico State Police. David Neil was arrested after an investigation into timecard and overtime fraud. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 23. Neil worked for NMSP for more than 24 years.
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap. Taxpayers […]
Federal agents make arrest involving Bandidos Motorcycle Club
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The FBI Albuquerque Division confirmed an investigation and arrest involving the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. A violent gang task force, which includes FBI special agents, was in the area of Fourth Street and Guadalupe Trail NW on Wednesday evening, July 24. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT...
Man facing felony drug charge arrested in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man with a felony warrant for selling fentanyl pills was arrested during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to police, in February, Heng Zhang tried to walk out of the Dank Smoke Shop and Grocery Store in southeast Albuquerque after eating an ice cream bar and not paying for it. […]
Hawai‘i Island police identify possible drowning victim as Albuquerque woman
A 54-year-old woman who died on July 22 after a possible drowning in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island has been positively identified as Jennifer Kathleen Purcell of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Just before 6 p.m. on July 21, Kona patrol officers and Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to the 75-5600 block...
Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship Awarded To 2024 LAHS Graduates Layton Laeser, Rebecca Li, Akshay Swaminarayan, Arianne Terrones
Arianne Terrones, Akshay Swaminarayan, Layton Laeser and Rebecca Li with Stan Kosiewicz and Amy Anderson, center. Photo by Jessica Booton. LAPS Foundation announces Layton Laeser, Rebecca Li, Akshay Swaminarayan and Arianne Terrones as the 2024 graduates selected for the Kristin Kosiewicz Substance Abuse Awareness Scholarship this year. This is the...
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