Lemitar, NM Trending and More

High winds rip across eastern New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — High winds ripped the roof clean off the Highland Baptist Church in Clovis on Friday. The video has been floating around social media. “I was in shock, honestly,” said Brandon Boydston, the senior pastor Highland Baptist. That’s all Boydston could say when he saw what the winds were able to do. The […]

Clovis, NM · 2025-03-16

AZFamily

Northern Arizona winter storms lead to deadly crashes, stranded drivers

Winter storms pummeled Arizona's High Country this week, leading to deadly crashes and stranded drivers along freeways.

Northern Arizona, AZ · 2025-03-15

KRQE News 13

Hundreds of packages sent out for ‘Operation Hope’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers sent U.S. troops some love for Operation Hope. Hundreds of servicemen and women rely on the care packages, and a small parcel of hope can go a long way. “So we try to provide individually packaged products that they can use anywhere in […]

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-16

CJ Coombs

user · 47.2K followers

New Mexico National Historic Landmark: Ernie Pyle House, home of famous WWII war correspondent

There are 47 National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico. The Ernie Pyle House at 900 Girard Boulevard SE in Albuquerque (Bernalillo County) is one of them as of September 20, 2006. Pyle was a famous war correspondent during World War II.

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-15

mwcconnection.com

partner publisher · 2.6M followers

Lobos lose in Semis, Await Selection Sunday

The New Mexico Lobos will now have to wait to see if the NCAA Tournament Committee will select them as one of the 68 teams to go dancing this March after losing to Boise State, 72-69, in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Friday night. Donovan Dent...

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-15

The Independent

'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' to film in New Mexico

It's been almost 40 years since Emilio Estevez first drew his revolver as Billy the Kid in the iconic Western “Young Guns.” The actor visited the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday during Film and Media Day to announce that he'll be coming back to where it all started to film the next installment in the franchise. He will direct “Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive” and will star again as the famous outlaw. The cast also includes original members Lou Diamond Phillips and Christian Slater . Estevez said during a news conference that he's heard jokes about whether...

New Mexico · 2025-03-13

AccuWeather

At least 3 dead after extreme winds, monster dust storms and wildfires tear across Texas and Oklahoma

At least 3 deaths and several Injuries have been reported as powerful winds tore through the Southern Plains on Friday, sparking wildfires, dust storms and power outages. Some gusts have approached 100 mph. Powerful winds tore through New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas on Friday, with gusts approaching 100 mph...

Oklahoma · 2025-03-14

KRQE News 13

Rain and snow returns to New Mexico Saturday

High winds caused damage and blowing dust across parts of New Mexico Friday. Winds are dying down tonight, with rain and snow chances Saturday. Winds have gust over 70 mph today in eastern parts of New Mexico causing areas of blowing dust and wind damage. Albuquerque’s strongest wind gust was around midnight last night, peaking […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-15

islands.com

partner publisher · 13.1K followers

New Mexico's Unique Badlands Offer Otherworldly Jagged Spires, Colorful Rock Formations, And Fossils

The American West is world-famous for its distinctive landscapes and unique geological formations. Much of the West consists of striking deserts, mountains, and grasslands that evoke images right out of a classic Hollywood Western. But one particular type of terrain found throughout the West showcases the complex, rugged character that defined this iconic region. Badlands are a type of landscape where soft, clay-heavy soil is eroded over time by water and wind, creating a colorful complex of gullies, ravines, buttes, and other prominent rock formations.

New Mexico · 2025-03-15

Source New Mexico

As lawmakers debate banning shower cameras in children’s lockups, Bernalillo County removes theirs

When Christopher Herrera was 15, he was incarcerated in the Bernalillo County Youth Services Center, a juvenile detention center in Albuquerque that holds young people aged 12 to 17 from across the state. Every time Herrera received a visit from anyone like his mother or his lawyer, and any time he left to see a […]

Bernalillo County, NM · 2025-03-14

KRQE News 13

Paws and Stripes holds inaugural adoption event

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Paws and Stripes location near San Mateo and Lomas hosted its inaugural adoption event, and it was a treat for everyone involved. Paws and Stripes is a local nonprofit that trains shelter dogs to be service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Saturday’s event was all about getting […]

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-15

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

City shuts down Days Inn near Coors and I-40 in Albuquerque

For the second time this week, the City of Albuquerque has shut down a hotel near Coors and Interstate 40. This time, it’s a Days Inn.

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-14

tampafp.com

Violent Winds Rip Through Oklahoma, Kansas, And Texas: Big Rigs Flipped And Wildfires Rage

Brutal winds tore through Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas on Friday, unleashing chaos with gusts reaching nearly 100 mph, flipping semi-trucks, fueling devastating wildfires, and creating blinding dust storms. According to AccuWeather, the powerful winds, some reaching 95 mph in New Mexico and 83 mph in Texas, caused widespread...

Texas · 2025-03-14

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Man detained by ICE involved in Jada Gonzales murder

One of the suspects charged in the murder of 18-year-old Albuquerque Academy student Jada Gonzales is now in federal custody. KOB has confirmed that Jesse Escobedo-Barrios was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday and is currently awaiting an immigration hearing to determine whether he will be deported from the country. On […]

Albuquerque, NM · 2025-03-15

KRQE News 13

partner publisher · 35.3K followers

2025 New Mexico State Fair tickets now on sale

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now available for this year’s state fair. Fairgoers can purchase Mega Passes and general admission tickets online. The Mega Pass is $40 and allows the holder to bypass the gate ticketing line, giving them quicker access to all the fair has to offer. General admission tickets are $15 for adults […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-14

KAMC KLBK EverythingLubbock.com

High winds cause significant outages and damage in Texas and NM

Extreme winds have caused significant damage to power lines in areas of Texas and New Mexico, leaving about 65,000 Xcel Energy customers without power as of 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, a press release said.

Texas · 2025-03-14

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

partner publisher · 11.2K followers

Thousands in Texas, NM remain without power as wildfires continue following strong winds

Local and state fire crews on Sunday continued to battle at least two major wildfires that had consumed more than 30,000 acres after sparking in strong winds and a dust storm Friday in the Texas Panhandle. Meanwhile, thousands of people across the region remained without power over the weekend following the potent wind and dust storm, according to utility companies including Xcel Energy. Xcel on Saturday warned that the extent of the damage sustained during the storm could leave some without power into early next week. More: Thousands without power in Lubbock, Amarillo areas during high wind dust storm...

Texas · 2025-03-15

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico