What is going on with college athletic conference realignments?
435 Views Listed to improve athlete welfare, the athletics department Research and Public Service Projects Funding request was increased by $3.5 million from last year. This increase comes amidst conversations about the potential realignment of the Mountain West Conference.
Local parent asks for a formal review of a book included in a Las Cruces Public Schools library
547 Views Recently we reached out to Las Cruces Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Kelly Jameson, and asked about a recent incident where a parent asked for a formal review of a book at Mayfield High School titled Jack of Hearts and Other Parts.
Human remains found at New Mexico Highlands University
410 Views “If we had known [the remains were there,] we would have had an archeological team in place when we began construction.” LAS VEGAS — Construction crews at New Mexico Highlands University alerted the school of the discovery of human remains near one of their buildings. It happened when the crews were digging a […]
New report shows economic impact of Spaceport America in New Mexico
423 Views TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. – Spaceport America has been at the center of national attention recently as more Virgin Galactic commercial flights launch from New Mexico. But according to a new report from New Mexico State University and the Arrowhead Center, it’s more than just the shuttle thrusters that have been going sky-high.
New Mexico looking to pay farmers to let their land go dry near lower Rio Grande
433 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s Interstate Stream Commission is boosting its efforts to conserve water around the lower Rio Grande. The commission will take grant applications for farmers to let their land go dry.
Local Economy Benefits from White Sands National Park Tourism
477 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with White Sands National Park Program Manager of Interpretation, Brian Powers, about tourism and local economic benefits. A recent report from the National Park Service (NPS) showed that tourism to White Sands National […]
Tennessee woman wins HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico
276 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Kingsport, Tennessee was named the lucky winner of HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Stacey Braswell won the grand prize package valued at $2.2 million.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
372 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson could soon add Nobel Prize winner to his resume. Richardson is nominated for his work to free hostages and political prisoners in foreign countries.
Even the rain couldn’t stop United’s heat
335 Views The Tulsa Football Club Roughnecks came to town this past Saturday, Aug. 26, playing against our boys in black and gold and were sent home after a 2-1 loss. Not even the rain in the first half could stop United from bringing the heat.
SFPS board proposing ban on Santa Fe Fiesta Council in schools
451 Views Few from Thursday’s meeting agreed with the proposed ban saying, “The fiestas representation and activities have inadvertently perpetuate a narrative that glorifies the colonization or subjugation of indigenous peoples.” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thursday parents and local Santa Fe residents voiced their frustrations towards a Santa Fe Public School resolution, which would ban the […]
