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Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. The […]
Panhandle disaster relief team helping in Ruidoso after fires and flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KFDA) - A disaster relief team from the Panhandle is helping out in New Mexico. Texans on Mission, formerly known as Texas Baptist Men, has deployed to Ruidoso to help after the wildfires and current flooding. After the wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes, the town has been seeing...
Pantex celebrates growth as Texas Panhandle's now largest employer
In an event held Tuesday at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Pantex announced that it is now the top employer in the Texas Panhandle, overtaking the Amarillo Independent School District. According to officials, at the height of its staffing in World War II in 1943, the Pantex Ordnance plant employed 5,254 full-time employees. When the war ended, Pantex closed its doors; in 1951, the federal government reclaimed the site, creating the cornerstone of the nuclear weapons complex....
Tribute bands for Taylor Swift, Linkin Park among events coming to Amarillo
Calling all Swifties: Tickets are still available for Friday's concert by Reputation: The Eras of Taylor Swift tribute band, performing at Starlight Ranch, located at 1415 Sunrise Dr. in Amarillo. Reputation "is a nationally available tribute band comprised of five hardcore Swifties that bring you two hours of non-stop Taylor, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing all night long," an event page states. "Come out and party with us at Starlight Ranch on Friday July...
Man charged with robbing Las Vegas gas station, shooting employees
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man awaiting sentencing for violating his probation on burglary charges from 2017 is facing new charges in another case. Police said that 35-year-old Roy Clements attempted to rob the Love’s gas station in Las Vegas shooting two employees. One of the victims said Clements went into the store and demanded money […]
Amarillo College Police Department invites community to celebrate National Night Out
The Amarillo College Police Department is inviting the community to the National Night Out celebration at Amarillo College on Aug. 6 with axe throwing and face painting to free food and giveaways.
A UNM museum has remains of more than 500 Native Americans. Returning them to their rightful homes is not so easy.
The remains of more than 500 Native Americans at a local museum have yet to be made available for return to their tribes. But representatives of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico said they have repatriated many other remains in the collection and they are working with tribal officials in the state and elsewhere to return more to where they belong. The remains that haven’t been made available for return have not yet been definitively identified, they said.
NMSU awarded collaborative DOD grant to study tactical edge
The New Mexico State University College of Engineering is a collaborating partner in a research team led by the University of Houston on a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The grant, titled “Analysis Capabilities for Competition, Crisis, and Armed Conflict Combat,” or AC4, has University of...
A cultural hub: Find artwork at the Traditional Spanish Market
The Traditional Spanish Market is a vibrant event that serves as a cultural hub where artists and artisans can display their talents. This event also preserves and promotes the rich Hispanic heritage deeply rooted in New Mexico’s history. Peter Sanchez, CEO of Atrisco Heritage Foundation, and Brissa Chilton-Garcia, Traditional...
Pecos Cyber Academy includes music to curriculum for students
Pecos Cyber Academy is a virtual New Mexico online public charter school that provides education from first grade to 12th. PCA is dedicated to offering a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that mirrors the opportunities available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. One unique aspect of PCA is its commitment to including...
Chill Zone School Supply giveaway set for July 31
The 2024-25 school year is inching closer, and The Chill Zone is helping parents and students get ready by handing out free school supplies. The Chill Zone, Diaz Landscaping and Diaz RV and Marine Storage will hold the sixth annual Back-To-School Supplies Distribution July 31 at The Chill Zone.
Albuquerque Public Schools’ graduation rate increases slightly
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools said its graduation rates increased slightly last year but the new superintendent said she is not satisfied. The district’s high schools combined for a 72% graduation rate in 2023, an increase of less than 2% from the year before. That figure is also below the state average of 76.7%. […]
A Gaelic Songbird and a Rising Bass: A Vocal Evening Not to Miss
The second concert in Performance Santa Fe’s “Festival of Song” series takes place on August 4th at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This vocal showcase features two rising opera stars: Irish mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy and Chinese bass William Guanbo Su. Accompanying them will be esteemed pianist Robert Tweten.
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...
A new tool is in development that can predict altitude sickness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (US ARIEM) and the University of New Mexico’s mountain medicine department is developing a wrist monitor that would tell you if you’re going to experience altitude sickness up to eight hours before you feel the symptoms.
Lindolfo Delgado reflects on Olympic experience but looks ahead to professional glory
Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado represented Mexico in the 2016 Olympics. Though he was eliminated in the first round, the experience and process of fighting at the highest level of amateur boxing still resonates with him. Delgado will face Bryan Flores on Aug. 10 at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
City Councilor Dapson holds Meet 'n' Greet event in the park
The city of Rio Rancho will be hosting Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer. Each city councilor will be hosting an event for their district with free ice cream, games, activities and demonstrations by city staff for all ages.
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