Albuquerque news

• Duke City Fair nixed by Santa Ana Star Casino days before event

  08-04-2016 23:41
  
  After some road blocks trying to hold the Duke City Fair in "The Duke City," organizers settled on the nearby Santa Ana Star Casino.
  
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• Police looking for men suspected of robbery

  08-04-2016 23:32
  
  Albuquerque police are looking for two men suspected of robbing an 86-year-old man on Feb. 9, and detectives want the public’s help in identifying and locating them.
  
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• Lawsuit: Driver unlawfully arrested after medical episode

  08-04-2016 23:31
  
  A man who says he suffered a medical episode on his way to work has filed a federal lawsuit accusing an Albuquerque police officer of denying him treatment and unlawfully arresting him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
  
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• ABQ schools shelter in place after student brings BB gun to school

  08-04-2016 21:49
  
  Tony Hillerman Middle School and Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque were both placed on shelter-in-place orders briefly Friday morning after a student brought a BB gun to Hillerman MS.
  
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• UNM begins process of integrating main campus, med school

  08-04-2016 19:50
  
  The University of New Mexico is working to integrate its main campus with the hospital and medical school.
  
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• 1 killed, 1 wounded in SE Albuquerque motel shooting

  08-04-2016 18:51
  
  One person was killed and another victim wounded in a shooting at a southeast Albuquerque motel early Friday.
  
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• Rain and showers bring much-needed moisture to most of NM Friday

  08-04-2016 18:00
  
  Widespread showers and rain will give portions of New Mexico some much-needed moisture Friday as they move across the state from the southwest.
  
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• Man sentenced for taking Missouri girl out of state for sex

  08-04-2016 17:44
  
  A 56-year-old New Mexico man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a 13-year-old Missouri girl across state lines to engage in sexual activity.
  
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• Police: Business owner found burglary suspect in building

  08-04-2016 16:25
  
  Officers took a burglary suspect into custody after setting up a perimeter at a northeast Albuquerque business Friday morning.
  
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• State auditor investigates embezzlement allegations at Bernalillo Public Schools

  08-04-2016 15:45
  
  New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller on Friday announced his office is investigating reports of embezzlement at Bernalillo Public Schools.
  
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• Great New Mexico Food Truck Festival in Albuquerque Saturday

  08-04-2016 12:39
  
  Some of the best food trucks in Albuquerque will all be in one place Saturday for the second annual Great New Mexico Food Truck Festival.
  
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• Spring is key for Lobos women’s soccer team

  08-04-2016 08:05
  
  Preseason in the fall comes fast and furious for women's college soccer teams, which means the sprin ...
  
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• PED investigating former Española boys hoops coach Martinez

  08-04-2016 08:05
  
  SANTA FE–The state's Public Education Department confirmed Thursday that it is investigati ...
  
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• Lobo softball team to host No. 23 Fresno State

  08-04-2016 08:05
  
  The University of New Mexico softball team will face No. 23 Fresno State today, Saturday and Sunday at Lobo Field in a Mountain West Conference series. The Bulldogs (24-9-1, 6-0 MWC) swept UNM (18-14) last season in Fresno and lead the all-time series 34-6. Senior Lauran Soles, sophomore Krissy Fortner and freshman Colette Robert top […]
  
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• Isotopes manager Hill has an approach all his own

  08-04-2016 08:05
  
  Glenallen Hill's name invariably comes up anytime one of those precocious Cubs of Chicago blasts a h ...
  
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• Fundraiser heartens Sandia baseball coach Gunther

  08-04-2016 08:05
  
  Community support for cancer-stricken Sandia High School baseball coach John Gunther was evident las ...
  
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• Vet Pays It 4ward to woman who helps disabled veterans

  08-04-2016 06:56
  
  Going to war is one of the most selfless things someone can do, and the lasting scars are both physical and mental. This edition of Pay It 4ward is about a local woman who is making sure the heroes returning from war get the respect and gratitude they deserve.
  
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• ABQ police union survey: 98 percent of officers say APD is understaffed, compromising safety

  08-04-2016 06:50
  
  Officer retention and recruitment is a big issue for the Albuquerque Police Department at the moment, and a new survey by the officers' union is painting a dire picture regarding the department's staffing.
  
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• APD says property and violent criminals are overlapping

  08-04-2016 06:49
  
  Albuquerque police say a new breed of criminal is at work – not only stealing property, but threatening people's safety and lives.
  
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• Investigators bust man for alleged cockfighting in Albuquerque

  08-04-2016 06:47
  
  Investigators believe they took out a player in New Mexico's illegal cockfighting industry in recent days. Now, dozens of rescued roosters now sit at an animal shelter.
  
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• Tree trim scammer working parts of Albuquerque

  08-04-2016 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Baca’s Trees has been in business for 36 years. They’re licensed and insured, but someone has been using their name, going door to door, taking deposits and not doing the work.
  “We’re very concerned about somebody falsely identifying themselves as an employee of Baca’s Trees, but we’re more concerned with the public health and the safety of the people that this individual is purportedly embezzling funds from fraudulently,”
  
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• Health officials issue blowing dust alert for Albuquerque

  08-04-2016 05:55
  
  The Environmental Health Department's Air Quality Program has issued a health alert due to blowing dust in the Albuquerque area.
  
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• Albuquerque first grade teacher creates twitter for her class

  08-04-2016 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – You can follow a class of Albuquerque first-graders on twitter.
  Zuni Elementary School teacher, Kristen Bauer says she was encouraged by administrators to reach out to parents on social media.
  She’s been tweeting pictures and getting retweeted. Bauer says she hopes to engage parents who work or have other kids at home.
  You can follow the class using the twitter handle: @msbauersclass.
  
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• Online magazine lists most underrated places in New Mexico

  08-04-2016 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – When people think of places to visit in New Mexico, places like White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns often comes to mind, but one online travel magazine rated the most underrated place in every state.
  Thrillist.com named Santa Rosa Blue Hole.
  How did the magazine pick blue hole? It asked a variety of people from our local writers and editors, to the state tourism department.
  Click here for the list of the most underrated places in New Mexico.
   
  
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• South Valley residents fight city’s proposal for homeless housing

  08-04-2016 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A group of neighbors in the South Valley are fighting a city proposal to build homeless housing in the area.
  Neighbors and city planners met on Thursday at the Herman Sanchez Community Center near Bridge and Broadway.
  Planners say “Casa San Juan” aims to provide people suffering hardships with a place to live.
  They say that includes recovering drug addicts, young people leaving foster care, and homeless seniors. But neighbors say they’re worried about
  
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• New Mexico parents and educators say childcare is to expensive

  08-04-2016 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE)– New Mexican families are paying an average of $8,000 per year in childcare, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
  Parents and educators say that’s way too much and many families can’t afford it.
  They also say the state hasn’t budgeted enough to give assistance to all the families that need it.
  The group met at Albuquerque’s Teddy Bear Preschool Thursday where State Senator Linda Lopez vowed to look at changes during the next legislative sess
  
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• APD survey reveals staffing crisis, officers feel unsafe

  08-04-2016 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department’s rank and file say they don’t feel safe because of staffing crisis.
  The police union released results of its survey. Out 320 officers nearly all of them said APD’s low staffing numbers affect their safety on the job.
  Officers were also asked how many officers they think APD should have. The majority said 1,300 officers, currently there’s 840.
  The union president says this shows the city’s budget proposal
  
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• New Mexico woman ordered to pay back $11,000 in unemployment benefits

  08-04-2016 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)– The State Supreme Court ruled a New Mexico woman has to pay back more than $11,000 in unemployment benefits.
  Nacy Garduno was fired from Albertsons for giving others discounts.The state determined she was eligible for more than $400 a week.
  Benefits are available to people who lost their job through no fault of their own.
  Albertsons appealed and won.Garduno is now appealing the ruling.
  
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• Cardullo gets a 2nd chance at the Show

  08-04-2016 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Isotopes utility man Stephen Cardullo hasn’t played Major League affiliated baseball since 2011.
  After making a name for himself at Florida State, Cardullo graduated and was picked in the 24th round of the MLB draft by the Diamondbacks.
  Cardullo went on to play two years in the minors, never making it past AA ball. He was then released by the DBack’s and moved on to play in the independent leagues. This is almost like a purgatory for baseball players,
  
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• Albuquerque woman chosen for next season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'

  08-04-2016 04:59
  
  The UFC selected Jodie Esquibel to compete in the upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter."
  
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• Holm’s camp disappointed, positive for next opportunity

  08-04-2016 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – When he got the word that UFC Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate would be fighting Amanda Nunes and not giving former champ Holly Holm a rematch at UFC 200, manager Lenny Fresquez was stunned.
  “Just very disappointed, kind of like in shock actually,” Fresquez said.
  Albuquerque fight fans started speculating if the move was calculated because of the not so cozy relationship with Fresquez and UFC President Dana White.
  “Lorenzo assured me that it was Mies
  
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• Environmental Health Department issues health alert for blowing dust in South Valley

  08-04-2016 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department’s Air Quality Program has issued a health alert for those with respiratory conditions.
  The department says that high winds may cause elevated levels of blowing dust in the South Valley starting Thursday night.
  Officials encourage people who are sensitive to blowing dust, such as those with asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory and heart diseases, to limit outdoor activity.
  The alert is in place fo
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

  08-04-2016 04:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is headed to prison for luring a 13-year-old girl from her Missouri home to try to have sex with her.
  On Thursday, a judge sentenced 56-year-old Raymond Vallia to 20 years in federal prison without parole.
  Last year, Vallia picked up the girl at her Missouri home after they had met on social media.
  New Mexico State police pulled them over near Moriarty.
  The girl told police they planned to live in Vallia’s apartment and he would pretend to be he
  
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• Albuquerque man pleas guilty to shooting at deputies

  08-04-2016 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A man has pleaded guilty to shooting at deputies.
  Alejandro Valdez, 25, stole a car and shot at Bernalillo County sheriff deputies in the South Valley in 2015.
  At least one deputy shot back, hitting him in the shoulder. No deputies were hit.
  The incident forced Barcelona Elementary School to be evacuated after deputies tracked him down at a nearby apartment.
  On Thursday, Valdez took a plea deal.
  He’s scheduled to be sentenced in three months.
  
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• Local artist uses trash in art to spread awareness

  08-04-2016 03:22
  
  Artist Cristine Posner says that she has made a powerful observation in her own life.
  
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• AFD also trained on how to deal with mentally ill

  08-04-2016 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – It wasn’t just Albuquerque Police officers who got training on how to deal with the mentally ill, firefighters and 911 dispatchers got it too.
  “Eighty-five to ninety percent of what we do is medical calls,” said Captain Kevin O’Brien with the Albuquerque Fire Department.
  That’s why the city announced last week, it’s not just APD going through Crisis Intervention Training. The city said last year, AFD EMT’s and paramed
  
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• Lapel video shows chaos of massive APD manhunt

  08-04-2016 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Lapel video from over 20 officers shows a neighborhood in chaos, during a massive Albuquerque Police Department suspect search.
  It’s something viewers see on the news all the time. Albuquerque police closing off a neighborhood while they look for a suspect. Lapel video from a March incident gives a look inside those kinds of operations.
  It was March 17th when residents near Pennsylvania and Indian School had their neighborhood turned upside down.
  Outside an APD o
  
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• Filmmakers predict 'golden age' of film in NM

  08-04-2016 01:50
  
  New Mexico is becoming a big attraction to filmmakers, both large and small. Now there's a ground-swell among local filmmakers who say our state may soon be heading into the golden age of film.
  
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• New Mexico saw its driest March in 122 years

  08-04-2016 01:49
  
  The National Weather Service says last month marked the driest March for New Mexico in more than 100 years.
  
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• Body found in NE Albuquerque apartment; suspect in custody

  08-04-2016 01:48
  
  An Albuquerque man is facing an open count of murder after a body was discovered in his Northeast Heights apartment early Thursday, according to police.
  
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• Arizona woman extradited from New Mexico after arrest

  08-04-2016 01:41
  
  An Arizona woman who served prison time in connection with the 2009 disappearance of her baby has been extradited from New Mexico where she was arrested for a probation violation.
  
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• Shots fired near elementary school

  08-04-2016 01:38
  
  Shots were fired Thursday afternoon near Sierra Vista Elementary during a road-rage incident.
  
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• New Mexico PED investigating former Española basketball coach

  08-04-2016 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Española Valley Schools is now looking for a new superintendent and a new head basketball coach.
  Superintendent Bobbie Gutierrez handed the school board her resignation Wednesday night after firing basketball Coach Richard Martinez.
  Martinez was in the middle of a controversy.
  He was caught on camera leading his time in prayer before the state championship which is against the rules.
  KRQE News 13 has learned that Martinez is currently being investigated by th
  
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• Albuquerque teen earns highly-competitive national scholarship

  08-04-2016 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – She’s truly exceptional. At Wednesday’s Albuquerque Public Schools’ board meeting, Savannah Flores, a Volcano Vista senior was awarded the National Reserve Training Corps Scholarship.
  Flores is the only student in the state’s northern region to get the highly competitive scholarship. She says she’s excited and she’s now off to Arizona for college.
  She receives full tuition, a book stipend and will be an officer in the Marine Corps Re
  
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• APD IDs man found dead in apartment; death treated as homicide

  08-04-2016 00:25
  
  Albuquerque police Thursday identified the person found dead in a northeast Albuquerque apartment Sunday night as 31-year-old Cory Coyner.
  
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• Shots fired in road rage incident near NW ABQ school

  08-04-2016 00:09
  
  Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies responded to a road rage incident near Sierra Vista Elementary in Albuquerque Thursday afternoon in which shots were fired.
  
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