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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: Deming mother accused of child abuse, Murder sentence, Storms, Santa Fe Public Schools superintendent, In-N-Out Burger
What's happening around New Mexico May 2-8? Young New Mexico actress speaks about her role in upcoming Apple TV+ film Juvenile stabbed multiple times in Gallup, investigation underway Uber discount offered in Bernalillo, Sandoval counties ahead of Cinco de Mayo Hundreds pack Albuquerque park for May Day Rally Valencia County residents will see property tax increase to fund flood mitigation [1] Deming mother accused of abusing kids, making them live in 'underground caves' enters plea – A Deming mother accused of physically and sexually abusing her eight children, whose ages range from 16 years old to 6 months, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Monday. Valerie Cordell, 41, is facing 18 charges, 16 of which are abuse of a child (does not result in death or great bodily harm), one charge of conspiracy to commit abuse of a child, and one charge of criminal sexual penetration in the first degree. [2] Albuquerque woman sentenced for killing teen downtown – An Albuquerque woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing a 16-year-old. In March of 2022, then 16-year-old Angelo Baldonado was charged with shooting and killing Josue Ruiz during a fight in the alley behind Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque. Witnesses later told police that Baldonado's mother, Elizabeth Ortiz Chavez, was the one who set up the fight and the one who pulled the trigger. She later set her son up to take the blame. In January, Ortiz Chavez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. [3] Rain and storm chances increase Friday evening across New Mexico – A cold front is moving through this morning, spilling into the Rio Grande Valley by 7 a.m. This will bring a gusty east canyon wind and higher humidity into Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and other areas in the Rio Grande Valley this morning. Higher moisture in the air will allow more thunderstorms to develop across the state this afternoon, especially around central and northern New Mexico. There is also a good chance for rain and thunderstorms in Albuquerque by the early evening hours. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return again Saturday afternoon across New Mexico, but storms will be more isolated. [4] Santa Fe Public Schools names new superintendent – The Santa Fe Public School Board has a brand-new superintendent. Thursday, the board voted for Dr. Christine Griffin. The selection took about two months after the district was looking to replace Hilaro Chavez, who resigned amid sexual harassment and retaliation claims by a former assistant principal. [5] In-N-Out Burger eyes property in northwest Albuquerque, documents show – A popular California fast food chain is one step closer to opening its doors in New Mexico. According to documents submitted to the City of Albuquerque, the preliminary site plan documents show that In-N-Out is considering building a drive-through restaurant in the parking lot outside Dillard's at the Cottonwood Mall. The city told KRQE News the plans are not finalized yet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Telegraph
What to eat, see and do along the New Mexico stretch of Route 66
Route 66, or The Mother Road, remains a firm fixture of pop culture and is one of the United States' all-time bucket-list road trips. But while many travellers are hoping for a hit of true Americana – think gargantuan roadside attractions and neon-decked motels – there's plenty more to discover besides that. Route 66 is a gateway to some of New Mexico's top attractions, from natural swimming holes and trail-filled state parks to stellar shopping and dining spots. Here's how to plan an adventure that reveals the best of the Land of Enchantment. The great outdoors That Land of Enchantment moniker rings true when it comes to New Mexico's natural wonders – and plenty can be found right off the Mother Road. Make sure that your itinerary includes the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, home of the Route 66 Auto Museum. Here you can swim, snorkel or dive in the sapphire waters and venture into secret caves. A stone's throw from the Blue Hole you'll find Santa Rosa Lake State Park, an oasis popular for fishing, boating and camping. The park has more than five miles of trails – just keep your eyes peeled for birdlife, from osprey to swallows. Just outside of Albuquerque, the Petroglyph National Monument is another worthy detour. Protecting one of the country's largest and most significant petroglyph sites, the monument features rock art that's estimated to date back as many as 700 years. It's thought that the designs are the work of both Indigenous peoples and early Spanish settlers. Strike farther east still and you'll reach El Malpais National Monument. You can view the camera-friendly volcanic landscapes right from the Mother Road, but it's well worth venturing into the park for a hike. Walks such as the one-mile Lava Falls Trail reveal the site's impressive rock formations, while the park is also a hotspot for lava tube caving (you'll need to get a permit from the visitor centre). Ranger-led events are a great way to get to know the park, with programmes focused on everything from birdwatching to astronomy. Nearby, in the wider El Malpais National Conservation Area, you'll be met with the stunning view of one of the route's most photogenic spots, La Ventana Natural Arch, a soaring sandstone vault. Where to eat The Mother Road serves up diners galore, but one of the oldest can be found along the New Mexico stretch. Foodies should beeline for Lindy's Diner in Albuquerque, which dates back to 1929, when it first opened as the Coney Island Cafe. Fast-forward almost a century and it's still satisfying road-trippers with a solid menu of American classics, from wings to hot dogs. Another historic hotspot in Albuquerque is the El Camino Dining Room, which focuses on New Mexico classics from huevos rancheros to enchiladas. You can taste more top-notch Mexican food in Tucumcari, to Albuquerque's east. Family-run La Cita keeps drivers pouring in with a failsafe menu of tamales, stuffed sopapillas (a traditional fried dough), quesadillas and burritos. Meanwhile, in Gallup, Jerry's Cafe is a winner. Dishing up tasty New Mexican cuisine, this down-to-earth diner is the top spot if you want to sample the state's classic red-and-green chile sauce. Where to shop The towns along Route 66 burst with one-off boutiques, trading posts and gift shops, so you won't be short of options when it comes to stocking up on gifts and souvenirs from your trip. Plan to stop at Richardson's Trading Post in quirky Gallup, which deals in jewellery and artworks by the region's Indigenous artisans. Expect a treasure trove filled with everything from Navajo baskets to Hopi pottery. In Tucumcari, duck into the Desert Rose Center, whose artisanal quilts are inspired by the natural environment and state landmarks such as the Taos Pueblo. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice in Albuquerque too. Route 66 runs through the city's buzzy Nob Hill district, which is packed with everything from vintage clothing boutiques and design-forward home stores to shops dedicated to music or spirituality. Top photo ops It always pays to have your camera ready when driving New Mexico's stretch of The Mother Road. Tucumcari's Route 66 Monument is a must-visit spot, a rock-and-chrome confection that looks like a cross between a tank and a spaceship. The Blue Swallow Motel sign – a vision in blue, hot pink and green – is one of the state's prettiest too. In Gallup, don't miss eye-catching murals themed around everything from Japanese culture to coal mining.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bike lanes now open on Central in Downtown. Businesses on Central question the cost.
Mar. 10—The construction of new bike lanes running through Downtown is complete after an expenditure of $220,000, nearly a month of construction and the dismay of some neighboring businesses. Two new lanes on Central Ave — one eastbound, the other west — give bikers space between the street and the sidewalk. These lanes will eventually link to the Rail Trail, a 7-mile urban pedestrian loop set to open in 2028. The lanes that opened Sunday are part of a broad effort to revitalize the city's core. This includes using Tax Increment Financing and a policy that fines landlords who own vacant buildings on Central Avenue. While looking to spur the area's growth, its city councilor, Joaquín Baca, is focused on improving walkability and increasing transportation options Downtown. "Best practices in an area like that, where you have a main street, is you want to slow it down, get more people walking, make it safer for them," Baca said. Baca, who used funds set aside for district projects on the lanes, said he decided on the project after getting feedback from Downtown residents requesting better biking options. "This was done over a period of a year, with multiple meetings with businesses, residents ... keep in mind, Downtown is not just businesses," Baca said. Yet, some business owners on Central are unsure if bike lanes will help them and felt left out of the conversation. They also complain about how the construction harmed their sales. Downtown staple Lindy's Diner — which has been open for half a century — saw a 30% drop in business during the construction of the bike lanes, according to its owners Steve Vatoseow and Dawn Vatoseow. "Maybe in the long run, it's going to be good for Downtown. But right now it's not," Steve Vatoseow said. He said that while the parking spots in front of the shop are no longer blocked by the construction, he worries about the safety of bikers as people are parking or opening their car doors. Less than a block down the street, Stuart Dunlap, owner of The Man's Hat Shop, is also questioning the construction of the lanes. "There's a lot more people riding bikes, but there just aren't people that are riding bikes to come Downtown," Dunlap said. He also expressed frustration that the lanes narrowed the street and that construction slowed business. "In my opinion, it was a bad call, and I hope they change it," Dunlap said. "Where they come up with these ideas, I have no idea. 'Well, it works in other cities,' well, this is not other cities." He added that even though Baca is a customer of his store, he was not given a heads-up about the project. Baca acknowledged that the construction of the lanes took longer than expected, but said he wanted it completed in time for warmer weather. "We figured we better just do it now, while it's still colder, so there are definitely complaints about the time," Baca said. "It was three weeks, that's not an insane amount of time; the long-term benefits far outweigh the short-term impact." A study shared with the Journal reports that an average of 6,700 to 9,000 cars pass through the city's main corridor on Central , where the bike lanes are located, each day. The study also states that the environment for bikers was "relatively sparse and disconnected," and suggested adding bike lanes to the side of the road with buffers to protect cyclists. "If you build it, they will come. We've seen this with highways. In particular, the more lanes that you add, the more cars go on the highways; that is a self-perpetuating cycle," said Mark Bailon, a member of Strong Towns, a non-profit group that advocates for urban development . Bailon, a biker himself, expressed his excitement about the lanes opening and believes that it will spur businesses along Central . "It probably would increase business. ... It's a lot easier to step off your bike to walk around and walk into a business," Bailon said. "As it connects to the Rail Trail, as that gets built out, there's going to be a lot more of a place-making option people can then connect from Central Avenue into the rail trail, or vice versa."
