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Construction on new I-25 interchange in Los Lunas expected to start in the fall
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Work on a new I-25 interchange in Los Lunas is expected to begin this fall. The village recently held a public meeting where officials outlined reasons why the interchange is needed. Some of those reasons include deficiencies in current roads, expected growth of the village, and congested traffic within village limits. The […]
New Canyon Campground, Estancia, NM
This is a small, developed campground offered free by Cibola National Forest. It's strictly for tent campers, though it has a small dirt parking area, but only large enough for a few small vehicles. Motorhomes and trailers just won't fit here, unless you're talking tear-drop trailers. Vans, pickup truck campers, or roof-top tents are doable.
Los Lunas closes splash pad at Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center temporarily
LOS LUNAS, N.M. — It was announced that the splash pad at Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center will be temporarily closed. The announcement came on Wednesday afternoon, June 5. The closure was due to its construction plans not being submitted to the state Environmental Department. The village of Los Lunas...
Nigerian man to serve prison time after defrauding New Mexico woman tricked into ‘romance scheme’
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Nigerian national has received 52-month prison sentence after pleading guilty wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says Uchenna Nlemchi worked with a co-conspirator to steal from a 56-year-old New Mexico widow. The DOJ says the co-conspirator promised to marry the woman, but asked for […]
New Mexico woman missing, state police fear she is in danger
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- New Mexico State Police are looking for 54-year-old Lori Burke, who was last seen at the La Familia Clinic in Chaparral on June 3, 2024. Courtesy: NMSP She was driving a 2004 maroon Toyota Camry and her direction of travel is unknown. Police say they do not know the The post New Mexico woman missing, state police fear she is in danger appeared first on KVIA.
Record breaking heat possible Thursday
The hottest weather so far this year arrives Thursday, with Albuquerque climbing into the triple-digits for the first time this year. Afternoon thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend. It was an even hotter day across New Mexico Wednesday, with high temperatures in the triple-digits in the southwest part of...
Hotter temperatures with rain building up through weekend
Wednesday morning is cooler, compared to Tuesday morning. Temperatures are starting in the 40s, 50s and 60s for most spots. Skies are clear and winds are light. A backdoor cold front is moving in from the east, and bringing higher low level moisture to eastern New Mexico. This is making it feel humid and even […]
Miss New Mexico competitions set for Saturday
The annual Miss New Mexico and Miss New Mexico Teen scholarship pageants will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo. Contestants from throughout the state will be on stage for the chance to win a spot in the Miss America...
Heat dome set to bring more sizzling temperatures to the West a day after Death Valley hit 122 degrees
(CNN) — A dangerous heat wave is expanding into new areas of the West and lingering in others Friday, bringing with it record-breaking temperatures and a serious risk of heat-related illness.
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