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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: Wildfires, Zoning violation, Warmer and breezy, Asking for input, Mariachis game
New Coaches, New Challenges In Lobo Athletics UNM, NMSU international students visa records restored Roswell man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter Man sentenced to over 390 years for sex crimes in Otero County Community invited to meeting on Rio Bravo neighborhood projects Nine student-athletes sign from Albuquerque High What to know about the secretive process to elect the new pope [1] Fire destroys multiple homes in Grants overnight – Two wildfires recently sparked up in different parts of the state. The first is east of Socorro, now labeled the Otero Fire. That fire is still burning, but has not destroyed any structures. The cause of the Otero Fire is under investigation. Grants police say another fire, now labeled the Alamo Fire, started in an open field before moving to a nearby mobile home park. That fire destroyed some structures, but is now fully contained. Grants police are investigating the cause of the fire and believe it was human caused. [2] ABQ bookstore pushes back on plans to remove homeless camp – The owner of Quirky Used Books said he's trying to help people affected by homelessness. The business, between Nob Hill and the International District, also serves as a safe haven for a handful of homeless people living in tents. Gillam Kerley said he started allowing the tents almost a year ago. In July 2024, the business received a notice from the city's code enforcement that the camp is violating the zoning code. Kerley and his attorneys were in front of a hearing officer Monday afternoon to argue his case. A ruling is expected by May 9. [3] Warmer & breezier weather with more rain ahead – Daily chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms begin Tuesday afternoon. For Tuesday and Wednesday, rain chances will focus in western, northern, central, and eastern parts of the state. Drier air will move in for Thursday, but a chance for showers and storms are still likely in northern New Mexico along the Colorado state line. Temperatures will stay seasonable across New Mexico through the week, with a few breezy locations in the afternoon. [4] New Mexico officials ask for input on how to take care of aging population – New Mexico officials are asking for input on how to take care of the state's aging population. The state recently released a draft of it's four-year plan. The plan's three goals include expanding services to the elderly and caregivers, responding to social determinants of health by giving opportunities for community engagement and nutritional support, and reducing occurrences of abuse. The aging and long term services department is looking for public comment on its plan. [5] What do the Isotopes have planned for Sunday's Mariachis game? – Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and to celebrate, the Isotopes will trade in their jerseys to become the Mariachis. The Isotopes will host a Mariachis game on Sunday, highlighting Hispanic heritage and culture. It's a tradition the team has been taking part in for a few years, embracing their alto ego with unique jerseys, special menu items and more. Gates open at noon on Sunday with the game starting at 1:35 in the afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Falcon Day kicks off with fanfare
Feb. 13—The 24 hours of Falcon Giving Day kicked off Thursday at University of Texas Permian Basin's Student Activity Center with celebration and the message that no gift was too big or too small for the university. This is the fifth annual Falcon Giving Day and it featured Mariachis, videos and remarks from Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships Jacqui Gore and President Sandra Woodley. A $50,000 challenge gift from The Sewell Family of Companies started things going. Gore said you could give $5 or $500 to make an impact on students. Woodley said the video shown points out that UTPB is there to make sure students have the chance to be successful. "We love doing that, and every one of us in this room, and all of those who are not in this room who will hear about this opportunity, will have a chance to contribute to our students," Woodley said. She added that this Falcon Giving Day was important for a lot of reasons. "It highlights a day of unity and impact for our great university. Why does Falcon Day matter? Everything that is given, no matter what the size, makes a difference. Donations, as Jacqui said, supports our scholarships and our programs and our athletics. It is more than just about fundraising. Of course, it's about Falcons taking care of Falcons. Today, I want to acknowledge the donors, the ambassadors, the faculty, the staff, the students, for participating," she added. Sewell's donation goes toward UTPB's Champions Fund for athletics. "I encourage all of you to give, to get involved, to share this information, to celebrate our Falcons in all of their forms, and to challenge our Falcon community to step up and spread the word and make an impact," Woodley said. Daniel Bright, a UTPB graduate and former Outstanding Alumni and representative of The Sewell Family of Companies, gave remarks and a $2,500 donation. "We're excited to give y'all $50,000 and start this off also being an alumni here, I think this building (the Student Activity Center) was finishing in 2010 when I was graduating with my master's. UTPB is near and dear to me. It helped me be successful where I'm at now and get to where I can help provide back with Sandy and Tatum and her whole team. It's very exciting to be here today to help start this off, and hopefully everybody get their checkbooks out and start donating. I'd like to be the first one. I'll do a personal donation of $2,500," Bright said. Tatum Hubbard is Chief of Staff/VP of Marketing and Communications. Gore added that Feb. 13 was UTPB night at Raising Cane's. "Go by and pick it up on your way home, and a percentage of those dollars will come right back to UTPB and help with Falcon Giving Day," Gore added. A phone bank was also set up to make calls to donors. They were going to be there until 5 p.m. Thursday and from about 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday. Mariachis played in honor of Woodley's birthday, which in Feb. 14. "Sewell Family of Companies are such great partners in the community, all around and we're always grateful when they step up, particularly to provide this initial grant that really challenges other people to give to the university. We're so grateful for Sewell and all of the other donors who will come through on this Falcon Giving Day for the university," Woodley said. She added that Sewell has always been a partner with UTPB in many different ways. "This is, I think, their first year that they've done the challenge gift, and it's very exciting to have them step up and lead in that way," Woodley said. Gore said these scholarship dollars are vital to getting students in the doors. "Many of our students would not be able to attend college if it weren't for scholarship dollars that were available. Your help will allow these students to attend UT Permian Basin, where maybe they wouldn't be able to otherwise," Gore said. Senior softball players Michaella Baker and Samantha Rodriguez said the scholarship funds are really helpful. Baker plays designated hitter and Rodriguez plays third base. Baker is an education major and Rodriguez is a sociology major. Both are transfer students, Baker from Odessa College and Rodriguez from Midland College. She transferred to another university and is spending her senior year at UTPB. "At the end of the day, coming here and graduating debt free off scholarships, is really helpful," Baker said. Rodriguez noted that you can get transfer scholarships and Falcon Giving Day helps with that. Baker thanked all the donors. Rodriguez thanked the donors and the school for creating a very safe and family like community.
