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Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary hosting annual art show fundraiser
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary provides end-of-life care to older, unwanted dogs, horses and poultry. To help support and raise awareness for the animals, Kindred Spirits is hosting its annual art show fundraiser on August 17, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be held at Kindred Spirits (3749 NM-14, Santa […]
Lobos Picked Eighth in MW Preseason Coaches' Poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — New Mexico was voted to finish eighth in the Mountain West Preseason Poll by the league’s coaches ahead of the 2024 season, the league announced Wednesday. Colorado State collected eight first-place votes en route to being voted as the preseason favorite to win the...
Safe Outdoor Spaces Program to Expand
Roughly four months after the launch of the City of Santa Fe’s Safe Outdoor Spaces pilot program, city officials are looking to expand services. The City Council and Mayor Alan Webber approved a plan in March 2023 to purchase 25 pallet homes it intended to utilize for SOS sites with the help of up to $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. City officials unanimously approved contracts to establish and operate the first site in December 2023. Since April, Christ Lutheran Church has hosted 10 pallet shelters—housing 11 individuals and five pets—that include electricity, heating and cooling which The Life Link helps operate and connects people to additional services. Those agreements totaled $828,368.
Navajo Nation celebrates National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Wednesday was national Navajo Code Talker Day, honoring the Native Americans who helped in World War II with their unique language. The Navajo Nation celebrated the three veteran Code Talkers who are still alive. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren along with Congressman Eli Crane and a three-star general attended the...
3 people killed by debris that fell into traffic after semi-truck rolled over on I-70
Westbound lanes of I-70 opened about 4 p.m. Thursday at Ward and the east bound lanes will be open later tonight after a major crash which happened just as rush hour was winding down Thursday morning. Three people were killed when a semi-truck crashed on eastbound Interstate 70 near Ward Road around 8:20 a.m. Thursday and spilled its load of pipes onto the westbound lanes of the highway, where those pipes hit several vehicles. Some of the pipes also ended up over a barrier and...
Belen approves Baby Box standard operation procedures
BELEN—Nine months after installing a Baby Box at the Belen Fire Department and five months after a newborn baby boy was left in the box, the city council approved a standard operating procedure for the device. During the July 15 city council meeting, Belen Fire Chief Charles Cox presented...
Support local youth at the 2024 Valencia County Fair
BELEN — From livestock shows to live music, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy during this year’s Valencia County Fair. The fair runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, to Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Valencia County Fairgrounds on the I-25 Bypass in Belen. The fair will feature several commercial and food vendors, shows and contests.
Amazon fulfillment center operational in Los Lunas
LOS LUNAS — A grand opening was held Tuesday, Aug. 13, for the recently-completed Amazon fulfillment center in Los Lunas, which officially began operating in mid-July. A variety of local government leaders and stakeholders attended the grand opening, and were given a tour of the massive facility, which encompasses more than one million square-feet.
Police Arrest Suspect in Denver Homicide
Las Cruces police arrested a shoplifting suspect Tuesday who had an active warrant for murder out of Colorado. Oscar Martinez, 48, from Denver, Colo., was arrested by Las Cruces police shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, near the intersection of Roadrunner Parkway and Foothills Road. Police were looking for a man matching his description who was suspected of shoplifting from a nearby Walgreen’s store.
Albuquerque BioPark hosting Japanese Obon Festival
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark and Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation are teaming up to put on a night of Japanese arts and culture celebrating Obon. The Obon Festival will be August 16, from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Sasebo Japanese Garden at the Albuquerque BioPark. Guests will have a chance to enjoy Japanese refreshments, […]
NMSU to begin new year with exciting events across campus
New Mexico State University will kick off the 2024-2025 academic year with exciting events for students, faculty, staff and the community. Every August NMSU gives students the opportunity to meet people and explore opportunities through Crimson Kickoff events. “As students begin moving back to campus on August 18 and all...
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