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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.
Self-taught local glasswork artist fine tunes his skills
While he’s only been involved with glass blowing for three years, Richard Richards has already gained a reputation for his work glasswork flowers and the marbles that are becoming his passion. On Saturday, Richards was set up out front of A Dispensary Near Me on Manzanares Street in Socorro,...
Rio Rancho is the 35th best place in America for families
The city of Rio Rancho continues to garner national acclaim. After a national study has ranked Rio Rancho as the second most affordable city in the western United States last week, Fortune released a report Thursday that ranked Rio Rancho as the 35th best place in America for families to live.
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...
LAHS 2005 Graduate Kristen Hemphill (Nichols) Named To 2024 Colorado State University Athletics Hall Of Fame
FORT COLLINS – Los Alamos Native Kristen Hemphill (Nichols) has been named to the 2024 Colorado State University (CSU) Athletics Hall Of Fame. Hemphill graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2005 and attended Colorado State University from 2005 through 2010. Colorado State Athletics announced the 2024 Class for...
Public Invited To Celebrate Pueblo Independence Day At Jemez Historic Site Sunday Aug. 11
Dancers perform at the 2023 Jemez Pueblo Independence Day celebration. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography. New Mexico Historic Sites invites the public to celebrate Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez Historic Site (JHS) Sunday, Aug. 11. The celebration begins at 7 a.m. with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jemez Pueblo up N.M. 4 to Jemez Historic Site.
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.
New Mexico locals to play in 'Home Run Derby X'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local participants are preparing to participate in the upcoming 'Home Run Derby X' in Albuquerque. Lobos baseball players from the past and present will compete in the event. That includes former Lobo Jared Mang, of Los Alamos, who played one season for the Detroit Tigers organization.
How two Kirtland Central High seniors did band camp with no director
With two weeks left in summer break, the halls of Kirtland Central High School were filled the sounds of woodwind and brass instruments ringing through with the occasional drum cadence. The KCHS Band Camp has started because of the dedication of two seniors who are serving as this year’s drum...
Bernalillo Public Schools Graduation Rates Surpass State Average for First Time
Bernalillo Public Schools (BPS) has outperformed state averages in graduation rates for the first time. That’s according to a news release from the school district citing the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). The achievement marks a milestone in the district’s ongoing efforts to raise educational standards and student outcomes. According to the NMPED, improvement has been noticeable among economically disadvantaged students, English learners and students with disabilities. “This is a first for our district […]
Las Cruces flyweight Amy Salinas, El Paso heavyweight Marcos Duran set for fights Saturday
Las Cruces flyweight Amy Salinas never backs down from a challenge. Saturday night will be no different as the 6-5 Salinas takes on 9-1 Yadira Bustillos of Las Vegas, Nevada at the El Paso County Coliseum. ...
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