New Mexico Corrections Department to launch tablets in prison facilities - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Trying to stop drugs from sneaking into New Mexico prisons, the state is saying "no more" to physical mail and giving tablets to every inmate in their facilities. The state believes these restricted tablets could help save money."It's really a win-win situation," said Johnathan Logan, CEO of Smart Communications.Keeping up with technology, the New Mexico Corrections Department is now preparing to give inmates tablets. Something the state said will be used to e

3 confirmed deaths as Ruidoso officials prepare to let some locals back

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Over the last week, wildfires have been affecting Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Tribe, prompting evacuations. On Monday, some Ruidoso residents will be allowed to return to their homes. However, there are zones that will not be accessible.
The Village of Ruidoso said there will be areas that are considered "NO ENTRY" zones as they could be crime scenes. Recovery efforts are still underway as there are people still unaccounted for.
"If you have previous

Lincoln County, tribe residents can start applying for help after devastating wildfires

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Community members who have been impacted by the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire can apply for assistance from the government.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering assistance to households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County. Residents do not need to return to their home, or hear from their insurance company, before applying for help.
Through FEMA, wildfire victims can secure help for immediate needs (like food, first a

Lincoln and Otero County, tribe residents can start applying for help after devastating wildfires

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Community members who have been impacted by the South Fork Fire, the Salt Fire, and burn scar flooding can apply for assistance from the government.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering assistance to households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Otero County, and Lincoln County. Residents do not need to return to their home, or hear from their insurance company, before applying for help.
Through FEMA, wildfire victims can secure help for

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NM Forestry: Progress made in Ruidoso fires, hazards remain

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Progress continues to be made in containing the two major fires that have ravaged the Ruidoso and Mescalero Apache Reservation areas, but the area remains hazardous to both the public and firefighters who continue to battle the fires, according to the New Mexico Forestry Division.The South Fork Fire is now 31 percent contained as of Sunday morning, June 23, according to the NM Forestry Division, while the Salt Fire remains at 7 percent containment, same as Saturday.The S

People are buying records again. But will the vinyl revival last?

(KTLA) -- The kids thought they had it all figured out.You could access all your saved music and millions of other songs on a phone or digital device for eternity (or at least until the platform shuts down).It was so cool … until it wasn’t.Welcome to the vinyl revival,as it’s being called, where even the youngest kids have decided their grandparents had it right all along.Good old-fashioned analog LPs are back big time.The Recording Industry of America

Credit card debt is soaring, especially in these cities

(NEXSTAR) – Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments at a level not seen in more than a decade amid high interest rates and persistent inflation, but some cities have far higher average debts than others, a study found.Four of the five cities with the highest average household credit card debt are located in California, a study by finance site WalletHub found.3 signs it’s time to pause your credit card spendingUsing data from the Census Bureau, TransUnion and the F

Sunscreen vs. sunblock: What’s the difference, and which should you use?

(NEXSTAR) — Summer is officially upon us (the summer solstice fell on Thursday), and many of us have already been feeling the heat.If you’re among those who have been trapped in the heat dome, or just spending time in the sun recently, you may have found yourself at a beach, splash pad, park, or other outdoor space. Wherever you’ve been, you may have also found yourself applying a sun protectant.When it comes to picking a bottle or can of a sun protection product, you’ll

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New abortion exception guidelines face criticism from attorneys

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas Medical Board unanimously approved new rules Friday morning providing additional guidance for thecirc*mstances in which doctorscan perform emergency abortions legally in the state.Amy and Steve Bresnan originally petitioned the Texas Medical Board to clarify the guidance. They said the approved guidelines don't do enough and are considering petitioning the board again.
"We are disappointed," Amy Bresnan said. "We don't think that doctors will feel any mor

'Parasite cleanse': Why experts are warning about this TikTok health trend

(NEXSTAR) – If talk of binders, wormwood and "scrubbing your gut microbiome" sound familiar, you may have seen one of the many TikTok videos promoting so-called "parasite cleanses."A common theme in these videos is the claim that parasites are virtually everywhere and you are likely to have one from either walking barefoot, eating produce, eating meat or hanging out with your pets – but experts say such cases are far more rare than TikTok "experts" would have you believe."It's unlike

Highest-rated things to do in New Mexico, according to Tripadvisor

(STACKER) - When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity'scharmingly dated websiteis a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal.

United pulls out win in 5th clean sheet of season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico United's defense, and Alex Tambakis, came through yet again. The black and yellow recorded its fifth clean sheet of the year on Saturday night in a 1-0 victory over visiting Colorado Springs.New Mexico's defense was tested early and often. While Colorado Springs was able to get a large number of shots off (16 in total), New Mexico never waivered and kept pushing through.United struggled to find offensive chances in the first half but started to ga

Temperatures heat back up with more moisture across the state

Isolated storms developed across New Mexico this afternoon and evening. Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watches were also issued for many locals across the state. More isolated storms are expected to develop on Sunday as well. Still, these storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. Temperatures will be warming through the weekend too, back to around normal for this time of year on Sunday.Temperatures continue to climb through the middle of next week, with highs back into the 90s and 100s for mo

Hotshot crews continue to fight fires in Ruidoso, even after losing their homes

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – As crewsbattle the South Fork and Salt fires outside Ruidoso, some of those fighting are now part of the hundreds who won't have a home to return to.Regardless, they will continue to fight for the property of others.“When they got back, they realized the fire had entered Cedar Creek, and it was a 400-foot wall of flame coming.”For almost a week now, crews have been attacking the fires raging outside Ruidoso.Over 1,000 firefighters on the ground

Las Vegas residents face aftermath of burn scar flooding

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – Las Vegas residents are spending most of this weekend dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding that happened Friday night.Many were not expecting the flooding paired with water-filled streets, road closures, and evacuations.It wasn't long before the water reached one of the busiest parts of town. Homes and businesses were also hit hard with one homeowner sharing her story. She said she was alerted by her neighbor about the flooding on her property when she

Kmatz, May participate in MLB draft combine

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Two of New Mexico and Sandia High's finest are continuing to pave their path to professional baseball. Jabob Kmatz and Aiden May just wrapped up their week in Phoenix, Arizona, at the MLB Draft combine to get a feel for the next level of ball."We are talking about the best athletes in the world and so you just have to do anything you can to separate yourself," said May. "So, looking in yourself and looking at what does make me different, what kind of makes m

NMSP: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office involved in shooting

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is looking into a shooting on Saturday.
The shooting took place on US 380, and officials said the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was involved. NMSP reported deputies and the suspect were not shot.
As of 8:14 p.m. on Saturday, the scene is still active.
If more information is released, it will be added to this article.

NFL, Lobo players come out for SHMAC Athletics camp

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The third annual SHMAC Athletics youth football camp took place on Saturday at Bernalillo High School. The camp was once again headlined by Lobo football players and alums, including Emmanuel McPhearson and his brother Zech, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles."It's great to see all these kids come out and inspire them to give back to their lives," said Emmanuel."It's just a positive thing for the community, so just being apart of something like this is bi

FBI offering reward for information about cause of Ruidoso fires

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the cause of the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire, which were discovered on Monday, June 17 near Ruidoso, New Mexico, according to a news release sent by the FBI's Albuquerque Field Office.Containment progress reported in Ruidoso firesThe FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for starting the fires, according to the

Albuquerque police, Crime Stoppers join forces to increase crime prevention awareness

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) kicked off a series of events on Saturday geared toward preventing crime in the metro this summer.
These pop-ups are happening in partnership with the Metro Crime Stoppers to make crime prevention information more accessible to the public."Anybody who has a car that has never had their window VIN etched can come and get their windows VIN-etched for free. We've talked about it all year, but Hyundai and Kias are bei

Showers and storms continue to bring flooding concerns across the state

Isolated storms have developed across New Mexico this afternoon. Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watches have been issued for many locals across the state. More isolated storms are expected to develop on Sunday as well. Still, these storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. Temperatures will be warming through the weekend too, back to around normal for this time of year on Sunday.Temperatures continue to climb through the middle of next week, with highs back into the 90s and 100s for most of N

Block party encourages Albuquerque youth to stay safe during summertime

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Albuquerque hosted a block party on Saturday, encouraging kids to stay out of trouble while school is out.The party is part of the county's "Summer of Nonviolence" program.The event featured a car show, music, and food, and overlapped with a basketball tournament held by former UNM and NBA star Kenny Thomas.
Officials are doing this as an effort to deter crime, and organizers noted there's an increase in crime during the summer months.Story

Ridenour returns to Cleveland football

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – After two years away from the program, longtime Cleveland High School head football coach Heath Ridenour is returning to the Storm. He rejoins the team as the offensive coordinator.Following back-to-back state championships and three title appearances (not including the shortened COVID season), Ridenour left Cleveland to be an assistant on the UNM staff in 2022. After the Lobos coaching change, Ridenour left the program.During his time as head coach with Clev

NWS: Flood risk sticks around in New Mexico

RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M.(KRQE) – The Ruidoso area is under a Flash Flood Warning on Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said it'll last until 7 p.m.PICTURES: Rain over burn scars causes flooding in New Mexico communitiesNWS said the South Fork Fire burn scar in south-central Lincoln County is under the warning. Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe, and Hollywood are areas that may be impacted.
Maps released by the National Weather Service for June 22, 2024
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Flash Flood Warning issued for South Fork Fire burn scar

RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M.(KRQE) – The Ruidoso area is under a Flash Flood Warning on Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said it'll last until 7 p.m.PICTURES: Rain over burn scars causes flooding in New Mexico communitiesNWS said the South Fork Fire burn scar in south-central Lincoln County is under the warning. Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe, and Hollywood are areas that may be impacted.

PICTURES: Rain over burn scars causes flooding in New Mexico communities

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Over the last week, New Mexico communities have faced wildfires and the issues the flames left behind. Recent rainfall over burn scars has caused rushing, and still, waters to infiltrate these areas, like Ruidoso and Las Vegas.
Photos of the flooding from KRQE News 13 viewers can be seen below:Las Vegas flooding on June 22, 2024 | Courtesy: Michael Remke
Gallinas River on June 21/22, 2024 | Photo provided by Jeff Trujillo
The side of a road in New Mexico on Ju

Containment progress reported in Ruidoso fires

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The two major fires burning near Ruidoso, New Mexico, and the Mescalero Apache reservation have burned more than 24,000 acres but the New Mexico State Forestry Division is reporting progress in containing the fires.The South Fork Fire is now 26 percent contained and the Salt Fire is 7 percent contained, according to the state Forestry Division in an update issued on Saturday morning, June 22.While progress is being made, this is incident still remains in flux and present

Ruidoso officials to allow residents to return soon

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Authorities said they have decided to let Ruidoso residents return next week after two wildfires and floods devastated the area.
According to a post from the Village of Ruidoso, locals will be allowed to return to their homes starting at 8 a.m. on June 24.
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Ruidoso officials to allow residents to return

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Authorities said they have decided to let Ruidoso residents return next week after two wildfires and floods devastated the area.
According to a post from the Village of Ruidoso, locals will be allowed to return to their homes starting at 8 a.m. on June 24. Some people will be able to return sooner, the Lincoln County Fire Service said.
At 5 p.m. Saturday, evacuation status was lifted for Ranches of Sonterra (1,2,3), Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, and Enchanted F

Ruidoso officials allow some residents to return

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Authorities said they have decided to let Ruidoso residents return next week after two wildfires and floods devastated the area.
According to a post from the Village of Ruidoso, locals will be allowed to return to their homes starting at 8 a.m. on June 24. Some people will be able to return sooner, the Lincoln County Fire Service said.
At 5 p.m. Saturday, evacuation status was lifted for Ranches of Sonterra (1,2,3), Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, and Enchanted F