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Nexus stays optimistic even in the face of lengthy I-25 renovation work
Anyone driving up and down Interstate 25 at night north of the Big I has seen the first stages of a major construction project getting underway from the Comanche exit to the Jefferson exit. It is expected to begin in earnest in August and last through the spring of 2027.
Hospital opens new delivery unit
The delivery was delayed somewhat, but Gila Regional Medical Center opened its new Women and Newborn Services Unit with a baby shower-themed opening Wednesday. The completion of the project, funded by $2 million in capital outlay from the state, was delayed somewhat by plan revision approvals, but it will be open for patients on Friday, said Jasmine Parra, director of the unit. Construction on renovations to the former Maternal Child Department started in January.
More Little Walnut work on the way
The next phase of improvements to Little Walnut Road will get underway in about a month, thanks to a bid awarded by the Silver City Town Council at their meeting Tuesday. The council voted to award phase four of the Little Walnut project to Deming Excavating Inc. for $2.9 million, which includes a little more than $223,000 in gross receipts taxes to be paid by the town.
Las Cruces man pleads guilty, receives 15 year sentence for deadly 2022 drunk driving crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- 33 year-old Nicholas Esteban Gurrola of Las Cruces has plead guilty to charges of driving drunk and causing a head-on collision that killed two people and seriously injured a third. According to a release from Third Judicial District Attorney Gerald Byers, Enedina Jo Lara and passenger Remy Sigala, died at the scene of the December 2022 crash. Another passenger, Kystal Rae Lara, was seriously injured.
Jerry Hodge, longtime pillar of Amarillo community, dies
Jerry Hodge, former Amarillo Mayor, 2018 Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year, philanthropist and businessman, died Wednesday night. He was 81. Hodge, who founded Maxor National Pharmacy Services in 1966, started as a pharmacist graduating from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy in 1965. He later served at Maxor as chairman and chief executive officer. Hodge had served on multiple boards across the state, city and nation. He served on Amarillo's city council from...
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance speaks on new companies and upcoming events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is a public charity that executes and leads strategies to diversify and grow the economy in the greater Albuquerque area. AREA assisted on recent announcements on new companies coming to the region, which will bring new jobs. One of the companies is Spring Oaks Capital, LLC who have already […]
WATCH LIVE: U.S Attorney’s office in Las Cruces to announce multi-agency efforts to disrupt transnational human trafficking and smuggling
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The United States Attorney's Office is set to host a press conference Thursday, July 25th at 12:00 PM. It's happening at 200 North Church Street Las Cruces, NM 88001. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Las Cruces says they will announce the results of a multi-agency effort to disrupt transnational human trafficking and smuggling.
Scandals That Rocked Amarillo: The Potter County Judge Who Swept His Scandal Under The Rug
Every district courtroom in the state of Texas is a kingdom in its own right. The Potter County District Courts in Amarillo is no exception. In these courtrooms, law is to be administered under the watchful and impartial purview of a District Judge. But what of the district judge who...
Man arrested after wrong-way chase through Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A man was arrested after leading police on a chase while traveling the wrong way down several roads on Wednesday morning, Amarillo police said. The incident began at about 3:21 a.m. when an officer saw a grey Jeep driving around 1100 N. Taylor without headlights and circling the area and in the alley.
Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at New Mexico, Wyoming
LOGAN — This is Part 4 of the weekly series breaking down every Utah State football opponent leading up to the start of the 2024 season. Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. 2023 record: 4-8 (2-6 Mountain West) Final AP ranking: N/A. Last meeting: Nov. 24, 2023; Aggies won...
Thursday Midday Forecast: Rain chances continue to close the work week
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the upper-70s south to mid-80s north. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: SE 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a […]
Locker 505 expecting thousands of kids this school year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For years,Locker 505 has provided shoes, pants, and other necessities for school children. However, they are expecting thousands of kids who need different items this year and are asking for the community's help throughout the school year. "It's very obvious that the need is statewide. It's...
Amarillo’s Latest WTF Moment Is Almost Here – Get Ready
When Amarillo notices a new business going up we start talking. We wonder what it is. We wonder when it is going to open. We look to get our answers. When this new business started going up at I40 and Coulter it really got us wondering WTF it was. I...
National Roofing Company looking to fill open job positions
National Roofing Company aims to build a better New Mexico one roof at a time. Production manager, Tracey Gossett talked about her pivotal role in the company. As a production manager, Tracey oversees projects from start to finish. National Roofing Company has a wide variety of open positions. “They are...
New in town: Doña Ana County's first cannabis lab eases testing hurdles for local sellers
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Tucked away in the small town of Mesquite, New Mexico is the Baked Chicken Farm. Tony Miller is the co-owner of this operation, transforming what once used to be a farm for chickens into one of the biggest cannabis indoor growing facilities in the state.
Aggies can try new NMSU themed tequila
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aggie fans can “wobble in their shoes” with this new New Mexico State University (NMSU) tequila. NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila collaborated to produce Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition, according to NMSU in a news release. Aggies and fans can get their first taste of the tequila during a […]
Free immunizations offered ahead of first day of school
Sniffles, sneezes, coughs and colds. Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the free immunization clinics offered through the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) taking place right now in Sandoval County in advance of the first day of school, Aug. 6. Clinics...
Farmington Electric Utility worked to repair service
The Farmington Electric Utility could apply for FEMA funds of up to $600,000 after spending $495,000 on repairs after two storms in June, Electric Utility Director Hank Adair told the Farmington City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday. Adair said 3,300 people lost power June 19, and an additional 5,300...
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