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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veterans resource event coming to Truth or Consequences
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A resource event for veterans and their families will be held in Truth or Consequences Wednesday. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque man shot at Smith's after intervening in suspicious activity Don't Miss: Immunocompromised stray receives 'life-altering' treatment at Animal Humane National: Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit The Las Cruces Mobile Vet Center is hosting the event to provide information about VA benefits and resources, including VA health care eligibility and enrollment, suicide prevention efforts, disability compensation, VA home loans, and HUD-VASH housing assistance. The New Mexico Department of Veterans' Service will be able to help with VA benefit claims. The Veterans Resource Pop-Up Event will be held at New Mexico State Veterans' Home, located at 992 S. Broadway St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you're a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, you can contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. To reach responders, dial 988 then press 1, chat online at or text 838255. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Red flag warnings and near-blizzard like conditions for parts of New Mexico
It is shaping up to be an incredibly active day for weather across the state today. A low-pressure system is moving in bringing blizzard-like conditions to the north. Very strong winds are bringing dust storms and high risks for fire across the rest of New Mexico. Very strong winds are blowing from the southwest across New Mexico today. By Noon, wind gusts in the Albuquerque Metro had already reached 60 mph. Nearly the entire state, with the exception of the northwest, is under either a wind advisory or a high wind warning. Gusts could reach upwards of 70 mph later this afternoon. These wind alerts will be in place until 8 p.m. Monday, March 3rd. Forecast Continues Below Crime: Albuquerque man shot at Smith's after intervening in suspicious activity Don't Miss: Immunocompromised stray receives 'life-altering' treatment at Animal Humane National: Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit Very low humidity levels are in place across the state as well. Temperatures, particularly in southeastern New Mexico, are rising. Roswell has already reached 78 degrees. Three degrees higher than their forecasted high for the day. Dry air, warm temperatures, and strong winds make the perfect recipe for high fire risks. Nearly the entire state, with the exception of the northwest, is under a red flag warning. This warning will last until 7 p.m. Monday, March 3. A low-pressure system is continuing to make its way across northern New Mexico this afternoon. The system is bringing isolated snow and rain chances to the northern regions of the state. Upwards of 6 inches of additional snowfall is possible in the mountains through Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch is in place for parts of Colfax and Union County until Tuesday, March 4. These regions could experience near-blizzard-like conditions overnight. New Mexico will see a slight reprieve from the active weather on Wednesday. However, the winds will remain locally breezy in southern New Mexico. On Thursday, another low-pressure system will make its way into northern New Mexico. This will bring more chances for wintry precipitation through the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bill giving funds for mental health in schools goes to committee
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new bill continues its path through the Roundhouse that would use millions of dollars to improve mental health in New Mexico schools. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque man shot at Smith's after intervening in suspicious activity Don't Miss: Immunocompromised stray receives 'life-altering' treatment at Animal Humane National: Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit House Bill 58 would make just over $2 million available to the state's public education department for training and wellness programs. The money would be used to train students, staff and community members on suicide prevention and space for mental health care. The bill has already passed through the Health and Human Services Committee. It now heads to the House Appropriation and Finance committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
