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Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hopes to open up as evacuees return

46 Views   “We’ll come back from this. We need to put the wheels back on the bus and let’s go to work,” said Rick Baugh, the Ruidoso Downs general manager RUIDOSO, N.M. — The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire caused residents to evacuate Ruidoso but some were able to

Former Lobo Josh Kerr preps for Summer Olympics

80 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Josh Kerr, the Brooks Beasts runner, is a little more than a month away from competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.  Kerr was a standout athlete for the University of New Mexico, winning three national championships and setting the collegiate record in the 1500-meters.

JT Toppin withdraws from NBA Draft and signs with Texas Tech

121 Views   LUBBOCK, Texas – JT Toppin will be a Red Raider for Texas Tech next season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft on Tuesday. Toppin, who is a Dallas, Texas native, entered his name in the draft at the end of April to test the waters. Then, a week

Kris Brant & Nolan Jones scheduled for rehab assignments with Isotopes

118 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Colorado Rockies Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones are scheduled to have rehab assignments with the Isotopes. Bryant is scheduled to begin his assignment on Tuesday night in game one of six with Sugar Land. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday

Lobo basketball lands 6-8 high school recruit

139 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo’s latest high school recruit officially committed to New Mexico on Wednesday. Daniel Thomas, a 6-8 forward/center from Carter High School in Dallas, TX posted his commitment on social media.

JT Toppin enters the transfer portal

99 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the most accomplished freshman in the history of the Lobo men’s basketball team is one-and-done at UNM. After just one season with the Lobos, forward JT Toppin entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday morning.

New Mexico high schools finding success in esports

83 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state esports championships is quickly becoming one of the NMAA’s biggest events of the year. Gamers from across the state compete in multiple games, including Madden NFL, NBA 2K, Rocket League, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros, Super Mario Kart and Splatoon.

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