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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico pilots reported nearly 100 laser strikes on aircraft last year that raised safety concerns and saw a 40% increase in reports while law enforcement noted few consequences—state charges may help increase accountability but have not yet been proposed. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico will host a tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping starting July 25 and ending July 27—shoppers can buy qualifying items like clothing under $100 and computers under $1,000 without paying tax. KOAT
- ➤ The New Mexico State Police will soon send mobile alerts after Silver or Turquoise Alerts are issued to help quickly locate at-risk missing adults—Silver Alerts cover persons aged 50 or older with signs of cognitive decline while Turquoise Alerts target Native Americans in imminent danger, with alerts sent via the Wireless Emergency System. KOAT
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Back to School Round Up Registration 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Rio Rancho Events Center — Registration Fee Required — Get ready for the new school year with grade level registration and resources.
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