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Overdue plan for state’s water future
For the past five decades or longer, the state Legislature has been planning for what we will do when the oil runs out. We’ve set up permanent funds to ensure we’ll be able to keep our schools open and provide other essential services, tucking away money that is needed now.
From sheep camp to the city to study uranium’s damage to Navajo people
NEW YORK — Every summer as a kid, Kevin Patterson, 29, hiked up the Lukachukai-Ch’ooshgai Mountains, following the hooves of the sheep and goats to his family’s camp. Up the steep sandstone slope, the young shepherd would stop to rest at the local spring, a paradise in the summer heat. This spring is one of […] The post From sheep camp to the city to study uranium’s damage to Navajo people appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Southern NM water utility rate increase goes into effect today
A sign captured outside of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority on Dec. 19, 2023. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM) The post Southern NM water utility rate increase goes into effect today appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Mid-South firefighters assist fire, flooding victims in New Mexico
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - A handful of Mid-South First Responders are now stationed across the country to help victims affected by wildfires and flooding in New Mexico. The Type 3 Swiftwater Rescue Team consists of three firefighters from Collierville Fire & Rescue and 3 City of Millington firefighters. TEMA briefed...
NM governor wants more prison time for people convicted of felonies who face new gun charges
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing to once again extend how long someone can be put in prison for possessing a gun when they have already been convicted of a felony. New Mexico law prohibits someone from having a gun if they’ve been convicted of a felony, battery or property damage against a loved one, […] The post NM governor wants more prison time for people convicted of felonies who face new gun charges appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Salt Fire | NM | July 1, 2024 | 1
The Salt Fire is burning about seven (7) miles west of Mescalero, New Mexico, which started on June 17, 2024, from an undetermined cause. The fire is under the leadership of a CIMT with Incident Commander Mark Bernal at the helm with one (1) camp crew, four (4) Type 1 crews, two (2) Type 2 crews, one (1) Type 2IA crews, one (1) dozer, two (2) Type 6 engines, one (1) Type 1 copters, an overhead team, one (1) water tender as support and 197 total personnel.
Man arrested after driving stolen pickup ‘recklessly’
An Albuquerque man with a bullet hole in his foot reportedly led law enforcement on a vehicle chase from U.S. Highway 64 west through Farmington, not stopping until striking a police car, authorities said. Tory Phillips, 37, was charged with second-degree felony motor vehicle theft, third-degree felony battery on a...
Albuquerque woman crowned as Miss New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque woman Mackenzie Sydow is the newly crowned Miss New Mexico. In 2019 Sydow became the full time caregiver of her brother Michael, who has autism, after both of their parents passed away unexpectedly. Monday, Sydow was crowned as Miss new Mexico and will go on to represent the state in the Miss […]
Albuquerque officials ask people to clear standing water to prevent mosquitos from breeding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is urging people to clear out standing water to help prevent mosquitos from breeding after recent flooding. The city said if anyone sees bottles, tires, or any container with water in it, to dump it out. Mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus, and heartworm. […]
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