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Hiker rescued in Franklin Mountains State Park with severe injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department performed a rescue operation Wednesday morning for an injured hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park. In a post on x.com (formerly Twitter) at 9:34 AM, the department posted that its combined search and rescue crews were responding to the Tom Mays unit of the state park to reports of an injured hiker.
Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM
A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in Mora, according to a claims […] The post Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Transmountain Road reopens due to serious motorcycle crash
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — All eastbound lanes on Transmountain Road were closed following a motorcycle crash on Wednesday night. A dispatcher with the El Paso Fire Department said the crash happened before midnight and confirmed one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The El Paso...
Police make second arrest in gang-related shooting over the weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department has made a second arrest in a shooting that left one man dead early Saturday morning. El Paso County jail records show 19 year-old Noah Lomeli was booked on a $1 million bond for the charge of murder on Tuesday. As ABC-7 reported, 19 year-old The post Police make second arrest in gang-related shooting over the weekend appeared first on KVIA.
NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge, they'll try just about anything - even purple carrots. Kids who start off eating processed foods are more likely to suffer health consequences, including obesity and juvenile diabetes....
Weak in Review: July 24
Vandals last week filled an Old Town fountain surrounding a statue of Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes with dish soap, causing mountains of suds. Luckily, the soap used is tough on grease, but gentle on statues. The Albuquerque zoo is launching its Australian Lorikeet Experience where visitors can feed the...
Evan Explains: What do rain chances actually mean?
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — With more frequent precipitation chances, you have probably heard different percentages get used to describe the likelihood of rain each day. This summer has featured much more shower and thunderstorm activity compared to last year, so what does that rain chance really mean?. For...
‘Taylor Talks’ highlight southern New Mexico history
It may not be open yet, but the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site has been generating a lot of buzz as the dates grow closer to the projected opening of the Visitor Center in the fall of this year. A grand opening will follow in the Fall of 2025. To keep the public informed on the site’s progress, a four-part lecture series will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.
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.
Federal court won’t block New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James Browning denied...
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...
Borderland under Air Quality Alert due to wildfire smoke from US and Canada
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Good morning and happy Wednesday!. Today, El Paso is set to reach a high of 98 degrees, while Las Cruces will see temperatures peaking at 95. The weather pattern for the rest of the week indicates a higher chance of storms concentrated in western regions, potentially bringing heavy rainfall.
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