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Civic Plaza hosts New Mexico Heritage Celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a celebration of New Mexico’s Hispanic culture at the city’s Civic Plaza on Saturday. From the lively music to the delicious cuisine, the event invited the community out to showcase everything that makes New Mexico so special. Visitors could enjoy craft vendors, food trucks, local bands, and a car show […]
VIDEO: Police pursue man accused of stealing Taos County Sheriff’s Office unit
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police footage shows a dangerous police chase through Northern New Mexico where an officer had to use his own vehicle to stop a Georgia man accused of stealing a truck from a sheriff’s office. On April 28, a New Mexico State Police officer crashed his own patrol unit into a stolen Taos […]
‘Spot the Robot Dog’ visits Española elementary school
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Representatives from Los Alamos National Laboratory stopped by Tony E. Quintana Elementary School in Española last week and brought along a special guest. The robotic team introduced the students to Spot the Robotic Dog. Some kids even got to try their hand at controlling Spot around the gym. “Kids are very intuitive with […]
‘FBI Agent’ Asks Deputy Where She Can Buy a Gun
The police blotter is published to give readers an abridged look at criminal activity in their community and neighborhood. It is simply an illustration of what local law enforcement, funded by taxpayers, must deal with daily throughout the Española Valley. Española Police officers, Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Police, Rio Arriba...
Rio del Oso Bridge Issue Snarls Traffic
Travelers in the Chili area got an unpleasant surprise the evening of May 8 when they tried to cross the Rio del Oso bridge, only to find that traffic was being rerouted. Motorists were asked to either go through Ojo Caliente or El Rito, depending on which end of the bridge they were on. A New Mexico Department of Transportation press release said NMDOT inspectors identified damage compromising the integrity of the bridge.
Area Students at The Top of Their Graduating Classes
Educators and students from seven area schools gathered May 8 at the Ohkay Casino ballroom to celebrate the achievements of this year’s super scholars. The annual awards ceremony was sponsored by Century Bank, the Ohkay Hotel Casino and the Rio Grande SUN and featured District 5 Sen. Leo Jaramillo as the keynote speaker. He took the stage and spoke to the audience of educators, students and their families about growing up in Española and graduating from Española Valley High School. He shared with them memories of his first job at Sonic and how through that job, he was able to help his family pay a bill or two.
Dogs found in trash bag north of Española will soon be available for adoption
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A northern New Mexico animal shelter is stepping in to help after a disturbing find over the weekend when someone found a trash bag full of puppies on the side of the road. “It’s pretty disappointing that someone would put them in a trash bag,” said Mattie Allen, Director of Communications at […]
Nighttime Blast Rocks Residents
Firefighters responded to a fire call in Medanales on May 7 after a big explosion was heard in the area around 10:30 p.m. Some residents said the blast was so strong that it shook the windows to their homes. Initially, first responders thought it was a house fire, but once they arrived at the scene on Paloma Drive and County Road 142, they realized there was a large fire behind a house and a tree was on fire. An older couple was out of the house but were having trouble breathing. According to E-911 logs, no one else was in the house or hurt. The cause of the fire appeared to be a propane tank that blew up. The fire was knocked down and though the fire marshal was called and scheduled to arrive on May 8, the call was canceled because only the shed was damaged.
Have Your Say About Homeless at City Townhall
As the City of Española makes plans to continue its efforts to seek solutions, City Manager Eric Lujan, along with other city staff will be hosting a town hall meeting in regard to the unhoused population in the community. They will be discussing the proposal of two different city...
Bobcats Fall in State Quarters
Despite a season-ending loss, McCurdy’s baseball players were still in high spirits. There were no tears in their postgame huddle. Even the seniors were all smiles. “We tried our hardest,” senior Lucas Martinez said with a smile and a shrug. “That’s all you can say. They’re a better team.”
Pets Of The Week: Meet Peach And Vida
Peach is summertime sweetness, a social gal that will jump at the chance for love and affection. Fur is often found on the front panel of her kennel because she spends so much time there looking for the limelight. Let 9 lb., 2-year-old Peach be your peach – she goes home spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy. in Española. Courtesy/EH.
Giuseppe Of Española Shelter Is Leading ‘Favorite Shelter Dog Makeover’ In Dirty Dogs Contest 2024
Giuseppe’s arrival to a shelter in Española is a heartbreaking testament to neglect. Five pounds of matted fur covered up a host of health issues and rendered him unable to walk. Once groomed, Giuseppe could finally get the dedicated medical care and foster support he needed. Now this senior pup is living out his golden years in the comfort of a loving home. Giuseppe is getting the most votes and the shelter will receive $10,000 if it wins the Dirty Dogs Contest. People can vote for their favorite dirty dog once a day through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Vote here. Courtesy/WAHL.
POLL: Pick the May 16 Athlete of the Week
Note: Poll will still be visible due to web issues, but final results will be collected at 1 p.m. Kaydence Arrey / Olivia Suazo, Española Valley Tennis. The new pair finished fourth at the girls doubles competition, making it all the way to the semifinals, and giving good fights in the semifinals and in the third-place match. In the team tournament, thought they played on different doubles teams, they both made the most of their matches, helping the team advance to the semifinals and give a good battle against Albuquerque Academy.
Economic Development Department approves $1.3M for 11 New Mexico companies to train employees
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eleven New Mexico companies will receive funding from the New Mexico Economic Development Department to support workforce training for 116 new and current employees. The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board in April approved $1,307,382 for the companies which are located in Albuquerque, Cuyamungue, Las...
New Mexico High Court Upholds Man's 3 Murder Convictions in 2018 Shooting Deaths Near Dixon
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a man’s murder convictions in the 2018 shooting deaths of three people near the community of Dixon. In a unanimous decision, the state’s high court concluded Monday that there was sufficient evidence to support John Powell’s convictions of three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated burglary in 2020.
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