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Tesuque Residents Challenge Bishop’s Lodge Wastewater Plan

624 Views   It wasn’t a normal scene on Tesuque Village Road yesterday. The shoulder of the usually serene country byway was packed with dozens of parked cars, on either side of Tesuque Fire Station. About two hundred people had gathered after a meeting was hastily scheduled in the past few

Contaminated water forces restrictions in Las Vegas

755 Views   LAS VEGAS, N.M. – The city of Las Vegas canceled its annual 4th of July celebrations Tuesday amid ongoing water restrictions.  Those restriction were put into place after this weekend’s flooding strained the city’s water treatment plant.

Firefighters near completion for the Antone Fire

301 Views   SILVER CITY, NM, June 13, 2024 –Firefighters have made substantial progress on the Antone Fire. Crews will be securing the perimeter simultaneously with ignitions being conducted on the northern half of the fire. Mop-up continues on the southern portion. There are currently 150 personnel assigned to the incident.

New Mexico lawmakers seek more data on limiting drilling near homes and schools

326 Views   In the last legislative session, no reforms were made to oil and gas regulations despite bills to impose fines for oil spills, limit fresh water use and create buffers around schools. Looking forward to next year’s session, the Legislative Finance Committee met in oil-rich southeastern New Mexico Tuesday to discuss

It’s time to think about heat exhaustion & heat stroke

342 Views   Knowing the difference can save your life Triple-digit temperatures are now extending from Southern New Mexico to the Albuquerque metro area. While it happens every year, doctors warn not to take it for granted. KOAT UNM Medical Expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar reminds everyone of the importance of staying hydrated.

Heat dome to bring triple-digit temps Thursday

297 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A heat dome could trap some of us in New Mexico with triple-digit temperatures Thursday on the hottest day of the year so far. That is thanks to a high-pressure ridge. That will move out Friday, which will increase our chance of rain and our winds.

Power outage in Portales impacting water supply

472 Views   The power outage due to the severe storm left 25 of its 43 water wells without power PORTALES, N.M. — City officials spoke after a severe storm caused more than half of its water wells to be without power. The storm came Tuesday night, May 28.

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