New Mexico
State government details $70M in zero-interest loans for Ruidoso fires recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico state government detailed where $70 million in zero-interest loans are going to support recovery efforts in Ruidoso.
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, in partnership with the state Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management awarded the funds to these projects:
- $44 million to the Village of Ruidoso to repair road and bridge damages in Upper Canyon area
- $20.5 million to Lincoln County to repair road and bridge damages in the Cedar Creek area
- $15.5 million to Lincoln County to repair road and bridge damages in the Gavilan Canyon area
The intention of the funds were to repair or replace public infrastructure that the Salt and South Fork fires and subsequent flooding or debris damaged. It’s intended on helping bridge the financial gap before FEMA public assistance reimbursement.
FEMA is also extending its free workshops on how to repair and rebuild stronger after the disasters in Ruidoso. They’re teaming up with the Albertson’s Market at 721 Mechem Dr. in Ruidoso to provide these workshops through Sept. 28.
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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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