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Police Identify Woman Found Dead Near Espanola Walmart

Posted on March 4, 2024

The tragic death of 25-year-old Kacie Ranes has sent shockwaves through the community after her body was found in a tent at a homeless encampment near the Española Walmart on Feb. 19….

NASA WANTS YOU TO SHOOT THE APRIL 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

Posted on March 4, 2024

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. I’m sure many of you will take photos, and NASA wants you to help them do what you do best….

Rockhounding in New Mexico

Posted on March 4, 2024

It’s no secret that New Mexico is a paradise for rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts. The state’s diverse geology, ranging from volcanic rocks to fossil-rich layers, offers a treasure trove of specimens waiting…

Delving Into The Past – White Rock, New Mexico’s Intriguing History

Posted on March 3, 2024

White Rock, a quaint village nestled in the heart of New Mexico, holds a fascinating history waiting to be uncovered. From its ancient Pueblo roots to its role in the Manhattan Project…

She Shack House Concerts Will Host Two Crows for Comfort

Posted on March 2, 2024

MCMA’s 2021 Roots Duo/Group of the Year, Two Crows for Comfort are a touring folk-roots duo from the prairie wonderland of Manitoba. These wandering troubadours, accompanied by their pup, Elliot, travel across…

“Oppenheimer” creates increase in tourism to Los Alamos

Posted on March 2, 2024

Christopher Nolan’s $1 billion-grossing “Oppenheimer” hasn’t just lined the pockets of Hollywood studio executives — it has also brought an unexpected windfall to the secretive community of Los Alamos. The movie, the…

Measles cases on the rise

Posted on March 2, 2024

In more than a dozen states, Measles cases are on the rise. There have been no reports of this occurring in New Mexico, but the state’s Pediatrics Society says it is on…