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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.
Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico
Heat and degraded air quality harming New Mexicans is projected to worsen in the coming years, as climate change fueled by burning and extracting fossil fuels cranks up the planet’s temperature. State lawmakers heard that message from panels of experts from government and outside groups in an interim Water and Natural Resources Committee meeting Monday […]
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday afternoon that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday at the Las Cruces Convention Center. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a The post New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to host public safety town hall in Las Cruces on Thursday appeared first on KVIA.
Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama
OSE/ISC Contact: Maggie Fitzgerald – maggie.fitzgerald@ose.nm.gov. Bureau of Reclamation Contact: Pacifica Casares-Chehy – pcasareschehy@usbr.gov. Water Managers continue to respond to sediment plug on Rio Chama: State and Federal partners coordinating to ensure safety and access to water. SANTA FE, N.M. –The Office of the State Engineer and the...
Teen facing charges for negligent manslaughter in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Portales Police Department charged a teen with negligent manslaughter on Sunday. The department responded to a call about a gunshot victim on South Ave. E just before 10:30 p.m. They found 18-year-old Demariay Singleton inside a home, bleeding from his head. He was taken to the hospital. Police said adults and […]
Portales shooting leads to arrest of 16-year-old
LUBBOCK, Texas — A 16-year-old was arrested in relation to a fatal shooting the Portales Police Department responded to Sunday night in the 300 block of South Avenue E. Around 10:21 p.m., officers found Demariay Singleton, 18, of Portales inside a residence bleeding from the head. According to a...
Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain above the national average driven by high crime rates in Bernalillo County,” […]
Las Cruces Public Schools begin new year with attendance focus
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) -- Las Cruces public schools welcomed students back on Monday, marking the start of the second year with a year-round schedule. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz told ABC-7 the district had a smooth transition as students returned to class, many with first-day jitters but overall excitement. Ruiz says...
Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research has a team of carefully selected scientists and engineers working on high-powered microwave technology, among other projects, and they will go to great lengths to cultivate and keep that talent within the borders of New Mexico. Over the past year, Artem Kuskov has found a promising career path within the […]
Family frustrated after teen not charged in fatal crash
HOBBS, N.M. — It started as a night out for a family but ended with a teenager being accused of running over and killing a father and husband. Both the Hobbs police and the Lea County District Attorney Dianna Luce shared a press release saying they exhausted all leads to come to the conclusion that the juvenile in this case won't face any criminal charges, only two citations. The victim's wife, Casey Gonzalez, said that's not justice.
Amarillo residents feel earthquake that happened near Snyder Monday night
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Late Monday night, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook the state of Texas and people here in Amarillo are saying that they felt it up here. This magnitude 4.9 earthquake is now the seventh strongest earthquake in Texas in recorded history. At approximately 10:39 PM, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred between Snyder and […]
Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they caught two shoplifters red-handed after they tried to steal Lego sets. The Albuquerque Police Department released video showing the suspects, Tehoma Patero and Lucas Chavez, at the Uptown Target last Thursday. They said they took around $700 worth of Legos without paying. Officers identified them as part of the […]
Boeing donates $50,000 to wildfire recovery in Ruidoso, supports local needs
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Global aerospace engineering company, Boeing, announced Tuesday that it will make a $50,000 donation to the "immediate and long-term recovery needs" of those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires. Boeing announced Tuesday that it is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to recovery and relief...
Tuesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue along front
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies and showers to the SE. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 72. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 87. Winds: SE 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 71. High: 85. […]
1 dead after crash near Dexter
DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Dexter. Police said the crash happened on Sunday just before 7 p.m. at an intersection of Highway 285 between Dexter and Roswell. They said a car driven by a 16-year-old with 18-year-old Angela Andrews as the passenger crossed the […]
Emcee, Judges Announced for Interior Design Society’s Designer of the Year Awards Gala
The Interior Design Society will announce and recognize the winners of this year’s Designer of the Year Award winners during their Awards Gala on October 2nd. This year’s master of ceremonies will be Carson Kressley. The Designer of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement among IDS members in over 40 categories of residential interior design. The Awards Gala will conclude the 2024 IDS National Conference at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Applications Open for UNM Health Sciences Pre-Health Scholars Program in Rio Rancho
Anyone embarking on a career in health care knows they must pass a lot of math and science courses. While that foundational knowledge is important, so is knowledge of culture, critical thinking, and communication. Establishing that balance before a career in health care is the mission of a unique program by The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Rio Rancho campus.
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