KRQE Newsfeed: Bosque fire, Project ECHO, Cooler and calmer, Help line, Meals on wheels
Concerns over homeless breeding and selling dogs illegally
OMI investigation on Gene Hackman's passing released
Police arrest suspect linked to multiple rape cases in Albuquerque
Eddy County officials handle multiple water rescues over weekend
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center holds 'gourd and round' dance
Conclave date to elect a new pope announced
[1] Bosque fire outside Socorro burning 200 acres – The Rio Rancho Fire Rescue Wildland team is working with Socorro County Fire to battle a bosque fire, just outside of Socorro. Crews with Rio Rancho deployed their dozer unit to help tackle the flames. Rio Rancho Fire says the fire is around 200 acres at last check.
[2] Project ECHO looks to help pregnant moms suffering from substance abuse – Project ECHO is working to break the stigma surrounding pregnant mothers who struggle with substance abuse. The organization is working with providers across the state to provide resources, information and support groups to help figure out the best course of action. Another issue Project ECHO addresses is the risk of newborns being born addicted to opioids. They also work with other healthcare groups to provide naloxone training throughout the state.
[3] Cooler & calmer weather, but possible fire threat for NM – Sprinkles are possible in far-southeastern areas and far-northwestern areas of the Four Corners with some wet snowflakes mixing in, but elsewhere, it will be very sunny. While it will only range from the upper 40s to the 60s this afternoon in northwestern areas, it will mostly reach the 70s and 80s in communities to the southeast with near 90-degree high temperatures in parts of Eddy County.
[4] Sexual Assault Helpline sees influx of calls across the state – A state helpline is working to provide survivors of sexual assault with immediate support. According to the New Mexico Crime Victimization Report, over 75% of New Mexicans affected by sexual assault are not making it to help. The New Mexico Coalition for Sexual Assault Programs launched a helpline in October. The line offers immediate culturally-sensitive help, including phone, text and online support to survivors. The helpline is able to provide services for several languages.
[5] Meals on Wheels holds fundraising event – Some special waiters were on hand for a recent dinner event for Meals on Wheels. Saturday, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and state auditor Brian Colon helped serve guests their meals. KRQE's Van Tate also served at the event. The tips gathered by each server went to Meals on Wheels.
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