New Mexico
Las Cruces High School volleyball player killed in tragic crash en route to tournament
A Las Cruces High School volleyball player died in a crash as she was traveling for a volleyball tournament from Las Cruces to Midland.
Samantha Bursum, 14, was killed on March 1 in Ward County, near Pecos, Texas.
At 9:32 p.m., a car without headlights was stranded in a roadway due to a previous crash blocking both lanes of Interstate 10 East. The driver of the vehicle transporting Bursum failed to notice the car and collided with it, according to the Texas Department of Transportation
Bursum and the driver of both vehicles were taken to Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans, Texas, where Bursum was pronounced dead.
The crash remains under investigation.
Volleyball community mourns loss of Samantha Bursum
The volleyball community remembers Bursum as a kind, intelligent girl determined to win and never missed a practice.
Alonda Dominguez, head coach of a traveling volleyball development team, said Bursum was on her way to the team’s tournament in Midland on Saturday.
“Samantha was a beacon of light on and off the court,” Dominguez said. “She was everything a coach could have asked for in a player.”
Dominguez said when she heard Bursum had died on the way to the tournament, she didn’t know how to tell the other players.
“We weren’t prepared to tell them,” she said. “We called a meeting and let the girls know and consoled them.”
The team ended up playing the tournament in Bursum’s honor, Dominguez said.
Social media posts also remember the teen, who was a Las Cruces Catholic School alumni. She had graduated from the school last year and was now a freshman at Las Cruces High School, according to the post.
“Sam was an amazing young woman who always had a smile on her face,” the post said.
Las Cruces High School also posted about Bursum, saying she was a friend to all and an amazing athlete and student.
Dominguez said Bursum’s jersey, number 15, will now be retired.
“She was a force of nature,” Dominguez said. “She was ready to change the world. She wanted to be a lawyer to help people. She was a go-getter kind of girl.”
New Mexico
Winter Storm Ensnarls Colorado, New Mexico | WeatherBug
Snow fell throughout much of the day Wednesday in the Front Range of Colorado. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches have been seen along the I-25 cooridor from Denver to Colorado Springs. Localized snow amounts near a foot have also been reported.
Farther south, developed during Wednesday afternoon and has continued to fall this morning. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches have also been reported around Santa Fe, N.M.
Moderate to occasionally heavy snow will continue to fall over portions of northern New Mexico into eastern Colorado today. Snow may briefly ease overnight tonight, but another burst of moderate to heavy snow will return for Friday and last into the day Saturday.
When all is said and done, snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet will be possible over the higher elevations of southern Colorado and far northern New Mexico.
An additional 2 to 5 inches of snow will fall across Denver, bringing storm totals to near or just over a foot. In Colorado Springs, Colo. additional snow amounts of 5 to 10 inches will drive snow accumulations to nearly 10 to 20 inches! Snow totals of 10 to 15 inches will be possible around Santa Fe, N.M.
Difficult travel conditions are expected throughout the region over the next few days due to the early season snow storm. As a result, Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are found across large portions of Colorado and New Mexico as well as northwestern Kansas and parts of the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. This includes Colorado Springs, Colo., Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M., and Goodland, Kan.
It’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries, and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travel in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous.
New Mexico
Winter storm brings snow, rain and cold to New Mexico
A significant winter storm is currently making its way into New Mexico and will drop snow over large swaths of the state.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A significant winter storm is currently making its way into New Mexico and will drop snow over large swaths of the state, particularly for areas in and around the central mountain chain.
An east canyon wind will affect the Rio Grande Valley later Tuesday night, with up to 50 mph gusts possible.
On Thursday, large snowfall accumulations and blowing snow will create hazardous driving conditions and possible power outages over the northern part of the state.
Watch the video above for a live look at the winter conditions, or follow Meteorologist Brandon Richards.
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New Mexico
ACLU Vows to Protect New Mexican’s Civil Rights and Constitutional Freedoms
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — As the nation faces increased threats to civil rights under a second Trump presidency, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico announced immediate action to protect constitutional freedoms in the state.
“While Donald Trump may have been democratically reelected, the ACLU of New Mexico is clear-eyed about the challenges ahead,” said Leon Howard, Interim Executive Director of the ACLU of New Mexico. “We are done with handwringing—we are ready to act. New Mexico has established itself as a stronghold for civil rights, and we will use every available tool to maintain these protections and even expand them. We will defend our communities in the courts and in the legislature against any attempts to roll back fundamental rights.”
The ACLU of New Mexico pointed to several immediate priorities:
- Protecting immigrant communities by preventing state resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement and fighting the expansion of immigration detention;
- Safeguarding reproductive rights by protecting reproductive freedom in New Mexico and defending those targeted for providing or seeking reproductive care in the state;
- Fighting against censorship and attempts to limit our First Amendment rights, including the right to protest;
- Protecting LGBTQ+ rights by ensuring access to gender-affirming care and defending our privacy;
- Continuing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion and fight for the dignity of all New Mexicans, including our unhoused neighbors, people facing police violence, and people who are incarcerated.
“We know many are feeling fear and processing these results in different ways,” said Howard. “But when you’re ready, we urge New Mexicans to join us in this fight. The ACLU has successfully defended civil liberties for over 100 years, and together, we will ensure New Mexico remains a beacon for civil rights and freedoms.”
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