Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hopes to open up as evacuees return

120 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 stay safely.

1,400 buildings lost in South Fork fire

125 Views   One person has died from the fire, according to the New Mexico Governor’s Office RUIDOSO, N.M. — The South Fork Fire has claimed about 1,400 buildings, according to New Mexico Forestry Division officials. The fire has grown to 15,276 acres as of Tuesday night. One person has died from the fire, according to […]

New Mexico auditor alleges taxpayer funds wasted by Environment Department

126 Views   OSA states NMED upgraded airline seating from economy to business class totaling to nearly $30,000 for two seats to Sydney, Australia State Auditor Joesph Maestas sent NMED a letter alleging Cabinet Secretary James Kenney and its division director “misspent or misused public funds” on a trip to Sydney, Australia, to attend the Asia Pacific Hydrogen […]

Trial for father charged under first ‘Bennie’s Law’ case set for Monday

103 Views   “It’ll be interesting to see how they handle this trial, with the fact there is no gun, to show as evidence. The gun is still missing,” Maier told KOAT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video : 39-year-old William Brown is the first-ever to be charged under “Bennie’s Law” in the state of New Mexico. His trial begins on Monday, […]

Why health experts advise New Mexicans to be careful this summer amid high temperatures

107 Views   Thursday, New Mexico cities experienced triple-digit temperatures across the board. Here’s what experts say people should keep in mind. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “If you’re just looking for an air-conditioned public building, we have all of our libraries, which are great places to get inside and cool off. We also have our pools, splash pads, […]

New Mexico courts could soon be allowed to have someone undergo mental health treatment

108 Views   The governor’s proposal would allow a list of people including parents, qualified professionals and police officers to file a petition with a district court Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is planning to address mental health issues during a special session in a few weeks, including a bill that could allow someone to undergo treatment.