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Mobile classroom to visit N.M. prisons, teaching inmates life skills and trades
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A mobile classroom will be making stops at New Mexico prisons to teach inmates life skills and other trades. The New Mexico Corrections Department on Monday announced a “Be Pro, Be Proud” program. A semi-truck trailer has been retrofitted into a mobile workshop where prisoners can get trained in technical careers and skilled trades using more than a dozen hands-on simulators.
Attention Drivers: Public Schools are Back in Session
The fall semester for area public schools has begun, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces schools began the fall semester on Monday, July 22. The Las Cruces Police Department provides these safety tips...
George Michael Reborn To Headline Summer Concert Friday
Robert Bartko of George Michael Reborn to perform Friday evening at the Los Alamos Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo. George Michael Reborn, a Tribute to George Michael & WHAM! starring Robert Bartko will headline the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. The concert is sponsored by Plateau Property Management and Waterstone Mortgage.
Democrats must act swiftly to get presidential candidate on Texas, New Mexico ballots
UPDATE: U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, says Democratic delegates from Texas — the country’s third-largest DNC delegation — have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, questions have been raised about how […]
Why did the new Marble Arno Pump Station fail to stop flooding in Albuquerque?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a month after a huge storm on June 29 which led to massive flooding around the city, many in the community are left wondering why the flooding was so bad in Martineztown—especially since the city had just built a new pump station there.
There is a slight chance for rain tonight – temps will heat up the rest of the week.
Storms dumped heavy rain across parts of Las Cruces and El Paso early this morning. Most locations picked up anywhere from .25 - 1" of rainfall. Where you see the darker greens and yellows that is where the heaviest rainfall occurred. There is still plenty of moisture in the atmosphere so the isolated storm chances continue for tonight.
Texas announces tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the annual Sales Tax Holiday, set for August 9-11, 2024, allowing shoppers to purchase qualifying items tax-free. The tax-free weekend applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100, whether bought in-store or online from Texas-based sellers. "The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases," stated the press release.
Machinists Go From Apprentice To Expert Through Hands-On Training At Los Alamos National Laboratory
Emma Womack, a machinist apprentice since 2022, works on a project in the Prototype Fabrication machine shop at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL. On-the-job training at Los Alamos National Laboratory leads to long-term careers. When Alex Galindo emerged from the Machinist Apprentice Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, he couldn’t...
New Mexico secretary of state addresses misinformation about 2024 presidential election ballot
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Monday addressed misinformation that’s circulating online about how the Democratic nominee will appear on the general election ballot in November. Social media posts with misinformation began appearing after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not seek reelection, according to the Secretary […]
19 Flash Flood Emergencies for New Mexico burn scar area in a month leads to rescues, evacuations
A Flash Flood Emergency is no longer a rarity in the village of Ruidoso after the community experienced dire flooding over the past month, prompting the National Weather Service to issue more than a dozen of its most severe flooding alerts.
Stormy & muggy in the short term
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal rains are tapering off this morning after a stormy weekend for many in New Mexico as temperatures have dropped considerably below normal with breezy conditions. Despite some passing clouds, most are starting off rain-free besides showers that are weakening while moving southward through Las Cruces, besides showers closer to The Permian […]
Heavy showers continue to move through New Mexico
Showers and storms have been moving across the state all day today. Flash Flood Warnings, and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued all over the state, even across the Albuquerque metro. As we head overnight, heavy rainfall could still occur as showers and storms continue to move to the south and southeast. Flooding concerns will persist through the overnight hours as well.
LANL Celebrates Intersection Of Science, Creativity And Community With ScienceFest Technology Showcase Day
A New Mexico Clean Energy Transition Roundtable: Emerging Technologies Pathways to Commercialization drew a large crowd Monday morning at Fuller Lodge. The roundtable was held in conjunction with Los Alamos ScinceFest. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com. Ward Hendon, General Partner with Dangerous Ventures gives his presentation on Clean Energy Transition....
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