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NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda
On the first day of the special legislative session, New Mexico House lawmakers introduced a single piece of legislation that would fund a few months of assisted outpatient pilot programs and provide grants and loans for wildfire response – but otherwise ignores much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda. The bill, HB 1, […] The post NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico legislature to consider bills combating homeless encampments
(The Center Square) – The New Mexico state Legislature will take up a slew of proposals related to homelessness in Albuquerque starting this week at a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor visited downtown Albuquerque on Monday, three days ahead of the special session, to highlight the issues this is causing the area. "You can't walk on the sidewalk," Lujan Grisham told KRQE at a press...
State and federal agencies respond to Rio Chama sediment plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the State Engineer and federal partners are working together to manage water operations after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama due to heavy rainfall. The plug is approximately 100 feet wide, over a mile long and four to five feet deep. Crews and special equipment are being […]
Wonder on Wheels mobile museum makes a stop in Rio Rancho
Wonders on Wheels, packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits, made a stop in Rio Rancho July 18. Wonders on Wheels, a mobile museum program of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, travels all over the state, bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico.
'Animosity building up': Ruidoso mayor seeks details about South Fork Fire investigation
This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. Visit sourcenm.com for more. Two weeks after a team of investigators issued a brief announcement that a lightning strike ignited the deadly South Fork Fire, calls for a fuller explanation are growing from local officials and members of the public. Both...
Albuquerque teen pleads guilty to shooting and killing 5-year-old girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the juveniles accused of shooting into a mobile home and killing a five-year-old girl last year, pled guilty to murder on Friday. Police that five-year-old Galilea Samaniego was asleep in her home when Yahir Carballo, along with three other teens and a 19-year-old girl, fired eight shots into the home. […]
New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
RRHS Cheer find success in UCA Camp in Loveland
The Rio Rancho High School varsity cheer team found a ton of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Masters Camp in Loveland, Colorado, July 10-13. RRHS cheer came home with some hardware after placing second in cheer, second in stunt sequence and first in camp routine.
How does a movie about ABQ’s infamous serial killer case impact the investigation?
It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police...
Central Market celebrates its 29th annual Hatch Chile Celebration with new store items
SAN ANTONIO – Hatch chili peppers will be the big talk at Central Market for two weeks in August during the 29th annual Hatch Chile Pepper celebration. Central Market will celebrate with in-store events from Aug. 7-20, including new products and recipes. Every year during the event, Central Market...
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce offers variety of programs to help small businesses
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce aims to promote economic development, enhance economic opportunities, and provide business and workforce education with an emphasis on the Hispanic and small business communities in Albuquerque and New Mexico. The Chamber also offers a variety of programs and training to Chamber members and minority...
Valles Caldera National Preserve considers resuming entrance fees
JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – Valles Caldera National Preserve is seeking public input on resuming the collection of park entrance fees. The park is proposing to resume collecting entrance fees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The proposed entrance fee would cover seven consecutive days of entrance to the park. Rates are...
No Instrument Left Behind seeks instrument donations for students
No Instrument Left Behind is a local non-profit whose mission is to place musical instruments into the hands of students in need. Casper Gomez, founder, talked about how the organization came to be. Gomez has been a teacher for about 20 years. What he discovered was that many students love...
BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR ERIC OLIVAS FULLY SUPPORTS LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSION
Bernalillo County Commission Vice-Chair Eric Olivas, representing District 5, strongly supports the special legislative session and the goals and priorities laid out by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “I commend and thank Governor Lujan Grisham for addressing the public health and safety crisis we are all experiencing by putting forward viable...
Lavender in the Village festival returns for 30th year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lavender in the Village Festival is coming July 20, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Larry Abraham Agri-Nature Center. The event features all things lavender and includes 120 vendors with lavender products, art, wine, beer, cocktails and more. In addition to the vendors there will be activities throughout the […]
Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands
A Mancos resident was fatally shot by Montezuma County deputies on Thursday after he refused repeated commands to drop the weapon, said Sheriff Steven Nowlin. The resident, John Thompson, 42, suffered several gunshot wounds and died at the scene after the deputies performed emergency medical aid on him, according to a news release from Nowlin.
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