New Mexico
Northern New Mexico fire evacuees look to help others fleeing fires
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lots of of New Mexicans had been compelled to flee their properties after highly effective wind gusts precipitated fires to unfold rapidly, leaving households with little time to seize their issues and run. Whereas many waited to listen to if their properties in northern New Mexico had burned, they requested how they may assist different evacuees additionally fleeing the hearth.
Sandye Dixon already evacuated as soon as after the Hermits Peak Hearth final week and says that she’s attempting to assist others in want. “That is the second time that we’ve been evacuated out of Pendaries in as many weeks. We’ve heard as we speak that fires already hit Pendaries and we’ll most likely lose our home by tonight. And so we’re simply, uh, seeing who wants assist. We’re in an excellent place ourselves and we’ve religion,” stated Dixon.
Dixon says Las Vegas is like one massive household and that sentiment is shared by individuals like Jonathon Chavez, who’s donating meals and water within the hopes he could make some small distinction right here. “There’s lots of people that obtained evacuated which have method lower than we do. There may be people who find themselves shedding their properties with no insurance coverage. There are people who find themselves shedding properties that don’t have anywhere to go. Or something to eat. And we’re so blessed to have all these issues,” stated Chavez.
New Mexico
City of Rio Rancho cuts ribbon on new solar farm
The City of Vision is making major moves with renewable energy. This comes after city leaders cut the ribbon on a solar farm project years in the making.
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The City of Vision is making major moves with renewable energy after city leaders cut the ribbon on a solar farm project years in the making.
“That is an incredible $850 million investment in the City of Rio Rancho. That is the portion of Rio Rancho that does go into Bernalillo County,” said Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull.
Hull is talking about the new Atrisco Solar Facility near Double Eagle Airport. The one-of-a-kind 364-megawatt complex will supply electricity to PNM customers.
“This was 2,300 acres of property, the largest solar farm and battery solar facility of it’s type in the state of New Mexico, and one of the largest in the United States,” said Hull.
Hull says this shows Rio Rancho is serious about renewable energy as a power source for homes and businesses.
“In this particular case it takes a giant step forward because this particular solar farm will be able to generate enough energy to support 110,000 homes. That is double the amount of homes that are in Rio Rancho right now,” Hull said.
The City of Rio Rancho worked with regional partners and investors to bring this solar farm to life. Six years later, the mayor says it was worth it to see the project through.
“This speaks to the fact that we are here, we are open for business, and we’re trying to attract industries of all types to make sure we diversify our economy, and make sure there are opportunities for everybody,” said Hull.
Revenue from the solar facility will go toward Rio Rancho Public Schools.
New Mexico
Duke, former New Mexico State RB Star Thomas makes next career move
Duke running back Star Thomas has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has at least one year of eligibility remaining.
Thomas began his college career playing at Coffeyville Community College. He then transferred to New Mexico State and played multiple seasons there before playing the 2024 season with Duke.
This post will be updated.
New Mexico
Light rain and snow showers possible for parts of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An upper level low pressure system is exiting eastward out of New Mexico and into Texas.
A few low clouds and some areas of fog may linger in portions of northern and eastern New Mexico through the mid-morning, but clearing conditions will take hold before noon.
However, additional weaker weather disturbances will bring a few more light rain and snow showers again late Thursday into Friday, mainly over northern New Mexico.
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