New Mexico
New Mexico bartender named top 15 in the nation
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Among the finest bartenders within the nation is true right here in New Mexico. After being topped one of many high 15 within the nation, a Santa Fe bartender is competing this weekend to hopefully be topped the perfect within the nation and transfer on to world competitors.
If it has to do with a drink, chances are high Weston Simons is aware of it effectively. “My first job after I was 15 was a soda jerk at a malt store in Albuquerque,” mentioned Simons. “I’ve been a barista, I’ve been a soda jerk, I’ve been a server, I’ve been a cocktail waiter, I’ve been a busser, a bar again, a line cook dinner, a bartender, head mixologist, like when you title it, I’ve performed it.”
He’s now a bartender at Tonic in Santa Fe. “Bartending is sort of this magical place the place science meets artwork in a very enjoyable approach,” mentioned Simons. “However you’re additionally a performer and also you get to fulfill folks and work together with folks from all world wide. and it’s sort of the nice equalizer you understand? Everyone seems to be welcome on the bar high.”
All that pouring into the trade is now paying off. After beating 10,000 entrants, Simons made it by means of regionals and was named among the many 15 high bartenders within the nation in USBG’s World Class Competitors Sponsored By Diageo.
“It’s wonderful. It’s humbling being round these unimaginable bartenders however it’s additionally a very good feeling to be acknowledged for my very own skills as effectively,” mentioned Simons.
This weekend he’ll journey to Nashville to compete to be the perfect within the nation, and hopefully transfer on to the worldwide competitors in September. “It’s such an honor to be right here. It’s such an honor to be on this competitors with all these unimaginable folks,” mentioned Simons. “I’m tremendous grateful for the chance to indicate off myself and my course of.”
He hopes to serve the judges like he does his regulars. “There’s one thing actually particular when somebody takes a sip of that drink and their eyes widen, like wow, that is the perfect factor I’ve ever had,” mentioned Simons.
Folks can observe his journey on his Instagram, @westondrinks, or on his web site.
We’re expecting widespread light snow Thursday in New Mexico. See the latest forecast at KOB.com/Weather.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The snow was falling and the roads were slick to start Thursday in parts of New Mexico and it’s likely that will continue throughout the day.
We’ll see on and off scattered snow showers, especially in parts of southern New Mexico. That will become more widespread with blowing snow possible.
A winter weather advisory is still in effect until Friday morning for 1-3 inches of snow expected and 5-6 inches of snow in higher-elevation areas. It encompasses most of southern New Mexico and stretches just above Interstate 40 near Tucumcari, heading toward the Texas state line.
High temperatures will be at least 10° below average for pretty much everyone.
Meteorologist Kira Miner shares all the details in her full forecast in the video above.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico announced it is sending five fire engines and 25 New Mexico firefighters to assist in fighting the California wildfires.
The departments participating are from Bernalillo, San Juan, and Los Alamos Counties, as well as the cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The units and firefighters will leave for California on January 9 at 9 a.m.
The state of New Mexico is also warning residents that high winds and dry conditions make the state at high risk for fires as well. Residents are encouraged to clear dry brush from around their homes and keep anything flammable away from heat sources.
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