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Attorney lays out his homelessness plan for the city of Albuquerque
Homelessness in New Mexico is on the rise and attorney and former state lawmaker Daymon Ely has a plan to address it in Albuquerque. His 60-page report laying out short and long-term goals has sparked plenty of debate in advocacy circles. KUNM’s Megan Kamerick talked with Ely on New Mexico in Focus, along with Jenny Metzler of Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless and John Bulten of East Central Ministries.
Timeline slips for huge Albuquerque solar project
In August last year, Maxeon announced that it had chosen Albuquerque for its first U.S. manufacturing plant, which would be the largest silicon solar manufacturing facility in the country. At the time, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham credited the choice of New Mexico with state programs and solar subsidies in the...
Rail Yards Market returns to Albuquerque on Sunday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’re looking to do something for Cinco de Mayo, the Rail Yards Market is returning. This is the tenth season since opening in 2014 and will feature more than 150 vendors of fresh produce, food, and handmade art. The free event starts at 10 a.m. every Sunday until October at the […]
Albuquerque woman wins on Jeopardy! for the third night in a row
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s very own Jeopardy! contestant has won for the third night in a row. Weckiai Rannila was crowned champion on Wednesday night’s broadcast and continued her streak on Friday. She won for the third time in a row securing more than $7,000 and knocking the others out of the park. Ranilla will […]
Warm weather brings increased river activity, but also heightened risks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many New Mexicans are gearing up to enjoy the scenic rivers of our state. However, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is warning of potential dangers associated with the fast melting snowpack in the mountains, which can lead to dangerous conditions. AFR is...
Rio Rancho K9 officers given ballistic vests
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Some four-legged Rio Rancho police officers will be safer doing their jobs thanks to a national charity that was started by a child. K9 officers Nigel and Chance were given brand-new, dog-tailored ballistic vests. The donation came from Brady’s K9s, a national charity that has vested over 950 dogs across the country. […]
Rio Rancho Governing Body says goodbye to outgoing city clerk
The Rio Rancho Governing Body ended its April 25 meeting by saying goodbye to City Clerk Rebecca Martinez, who retired at the end of April. The final governing body meeting for Martinez was filled with praise for the outgoing clerk who has overseen more than 30 elections throughout her career.
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