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Bulldogs prepare for Aug. 23 season opener against Carlsbad
Aug. 8 varsity and junior student-athletes of the Artesia High School football team gathered for team pictures at the Bulldog Bowl. The annual team photo was taken on opening day for the Artesia Public Schools as students reported for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Bulldogs are the defending 2023 New...
Eddy County Fairgrounds being upgraded with indoor livestock facility
Demolition work started last week at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia for a new livestock barn and multi-use building, fair officials said. A long-standing cattle barn with wash basins and restrooms were in the process of being torn down making way for a new indoor multi-use facility with an estimated cost of $25 million presented earlier this year to the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners.
Animal services team recognized for wildfire response efforts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of animal service responders are being honored for their work during recent wildfires in New Mexico. The Bernalillo county Commission recognized the Animal Care Services Emergency Response Team. While the South Fork and Salt fires burned, the ACS team set up an emergency animal shelter in the area. “Their efforts […]
Housing New Mexico celebrates groundbreaking of Route 66 Flats in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –Albuquerque residents will have another affordable housing option with the construction of Route 66 Flats, a new development in the northwest part of the city. Housing New Mexico | MFA representatives, along with various partners, gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 7. Housing New Mexico, otherwise...
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
If you are looking for a schedule of the weekend events at the San Juan County Fair, we have their schedule listed here below. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16-18, the fairgrounds will open at 8 a.m. They will close at midnight on Friday and Saturday nights for the carnival. They will close the fairgrounds at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, but the carnival will be open until 8 p.m.
Estancia girls flag football team opens season with 31-6 victory over Western
Estancia High School’s girls flag football team opened the season Wednesday night with a 31-6 victory over Western, according to Eagles coach Nate Goellrich. Estancia held a 13-6 lead at halftime and outscored Western 18-0 in the second half. Quarterback Jaydin McClure led the way for Estancia completing 8...
Doña Ana County residents can request absentee ballots for Nov. election
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents in Doña Ana County can now request an absentee ballot for the 2024 General Election. Dr. Amanda López Askin, the Doña Ana County Clerk, announced the absentee ballot application on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to the news release by Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office. Registered residents can apply for […]
Expansion project begins at Joan Jones Community Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nine years after the completion of the first phase of a westside community center, construction on phase two begins Thursday. The Joan Jones Community Center near the corner of Central and Atrisco has been closed several times over the last few years. Along with the celebration of the upcoming construction, they also […]
Vito Mielnicki Jr. hopes continued growth leads to Xander Zayas matchup
Junior middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. is targeting a high-profile fight with fellow Top Rank fighter Xander Zayas after securing a second-round disqualification victory over Laszlo Toth on Saturday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mielnicki (19-1, 12 KOs), 22, knocked down Toth, prompting Toth’s father, Laszlo Toth Sr., to enter the ring....
Men’s Tennis Inks Two for Upcoming Season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New head coach Rob Bareford has added two signees for the 2024-25 season, and the good thing is he pretty familiar with both of them. Dario Ciobotaru, a sophomore transfer from Montana State and Aditya Balsekar, a senior transfer from Radford, have both been signed and will be a part of Lobo Tennis for the 2024-25 season.
2015 & 2017 NCAA TEAM CHAMPIONS
Behind one of the most dominating performances in NCAA history, the No. 1 University of New Mexico women’s cross country team won its first national title on Nov. 15, 2015, at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Ky. The Lobo women, competing in their 10th-ever NCAA...
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Don't miss Indian Market weekend, enjoy BBQ and country tunes, see two new exhibitions, watch the revolution takes center stage, and more. 1 Don’t miss Indian Market weekend. The biggest Indigenous arts gathering in the world, Santa Fe Indian Market takes the City Different by storm this weekend. Hundreds...
Lobo XC/T&F Alumni in the Olympics
30 Lobo Cross Country / Track & Field alumni have reached the world’s biggest stage in the Olympic games dating back to 1960, with at least four Lobo alumni competing in each of the last three Olympics held (Paris 2024, Tokyo 2021, Rio De Janeiro 2016) and at least one former Lobo medaling in each of the last two. In total, UNM alumni have won six Olympic medals, with four of those in the past four Olympic games.
Albuquerque State of the City Address set for August 17
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year’s State of the City address will be held August 17 at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. The community is invited to attend and enjoy a free family night at the zoo following the address. This year’s theme is “A Future Worth Fighting For” and Mayor Tim Keller will highlight the city’s […]
Watch Texas boy, officer rescue mom who drove into pond: 'She's in the water, help her!'
A Texas mother is lucky to be alive after a seizure caused her to drive into a pond in July. Police, good Samaritans and even the woman's son sprang into action, the daring rescue captured on video. Police bodycam footage, recently released, shows a 12-year-old boy rushing to an officer. ...
NMSU’s Innovation and Economic Prosperity program designation is extended
NEW MEXICO – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received a five-year extension of its Innovation and Economic Prosperity Program designation from the Association and Public Land-Grant Universities. APLU and its Commission on Economic and Community Engagement established the IEP program to help institutions of higher education strengthen their...
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Bookstore Romance Day, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Amy's Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Free. Amy's Bookcase joins the nationwide celebration of the romance genre. Details: (505) 327-4647 or amysbookcase@yahoo.com. Bethany Turner author visit, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Amy's Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Free. Award winning author...
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