Albuquerque news

• Band traveling through Albuquerque stranded after van is broken into twice in 48 hours

  17-08-2022 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A band traveling from Denver through Albuquerque is now stranded after their van was broken into twice in 48 hours.'The Stews' is a rock band from Auburn, Alabama traveling in the southwest on their summer tour. Wyatt Griffith plays the drums. “We were kind of like a baby project during the pandemic and sprung out of that,” he said. Things were going well but the tour took a turn when the band was burglarized in Colorado. “We'd alread
  
  Read more

• Portales woman accused of driving drunk and causing fatal crash

  17-08-2022 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Bionca Mircona Martinez is charged with the death of another woman while driving drunk. It happened at West 18th and South Ave. D after Martinez ran a stop sign. Albuquerque man convicted in army specialist’s deathShe told police she had one drink earlier in the night. They say she was clearly impaired and found an alcohol container inside her vehicle. They also say they found a bag containing a white powdery substance.The victim of the crash has been ide
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque man convicted in army specialist's death

  17-08-2022 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Angel Grado, accused of murdering army specialist Isaiah Villanueva at a house party in 2019, was found guilty of a lesser charge Wednesday. Grado was 17 years old when deputies say he shot and Villanueva.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off&rs
  
  Read more

• Officials discuss Coronado Park closure

  17-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday the official closure of Coronado Park. A press conference with city officials was held at 4:00 p.m. and will be available on this page.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tech s
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• LIVE: Officials discuss Coronado Park closure

  17-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday the official closure of Coronado Park. A press conference with city officials will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will be streamed on this page.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tec
  
  Read more

• Coronado Park officially closed

  17-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday the official closure of Coronado Park. A press conference with city officials will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will be streamed on this page.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tec
  
  Read more

• City officials to discuss closure of Coronado Park

  17-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday the official closure of Coronado Park. A press conference with city officials will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will be streamed on this page.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tec
  
  Read more

• City officials discuss Coronado Park closure

  17-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced Wednesday the official closure of Coronado Park. A press conference with city officials was held at 4:00 p.m. and will be available on this page.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tech s
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Texas Rangers relieve Jon Daniels of GM duties

  17-08-2022 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ARLINGTON (KFDX/KJTL) — More shake-ups in the leadership of Arlington's professional baseball club were announced on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.Officials with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club announced Wednesday in a press release they have relieved 17-year general manager, Jon Daniels of his duties, effective immediately.The move comes after the Rangers let go of manager Chris Woodward on Monday, August 15, after what was likely going to be his fourth consecutive losing season.Story contin
  
  Read more

• California film and production setting up shop in Las Cruces

  17-08-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – 828 productions, a California film and production company, has chosen New Mexico as its new home. The company is building its headquarters in Las Cruces and will invest $75M into a 300,000 square-foot studio and 20-acre back lot. They will also acquire an additional 35 acres in downtown Las Cruces for a sound stage and set construction space. Company working to make New Mexico known for filmThe studio is expected to create at least 100 jobs and hopes to start
  
  Read more

• California film and production company setting up shop in Las Cruces

  17-08-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – 828 productions, a California film and production company, has chosen New Mexico as its new home. The company is building its headquarters in Las Cruces and will invest $75M into a 300,000 square-foot studio and 20-acre back lot. They will also acquire an additional 35 acres in downtown Las Cruces for a sound stage and set construction space. Company working to make New Mexico known for filmThe studio is expected to create at least 100 jobs and hopes to start
  
  Read more

• Little League World Series player seriously hurt in fall from dorm bunk bed

  17-08-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. (KTVX) - A Utah Little League all-star baseball player is in the hospital after falling from his bunk bed at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.Easton Oliverson, an outfielder and pitcher from Snow Canyon, fell roughly six feet from the bed while he was sleeping and hit his head Sunday, his uncle Spencer Beck told The Associated Press.Oliverson was airlifted to a nearby hospital and underwent surgery. Doctors say he suffered fractures to his skull and cheekbone, w
  
  Read more

• Bernalillo County employee convicted of embezzlement won't see jail time

  17-08-2022 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Michelle Luna, the Bernalillo County employee who stole tens of thousands of dollars from a non-profit won't spend any time in jail. Luna took about $48,000 from the West Central Community Development Group which was meant to redevelop west Central Ave. and then used that money to pay for things like her home mortgage. Man accused of stealing fire truck, leading police on chaseLuna had worked for the county's Solid Waste Department. She pled guilty Wednesday
  
  Read more

• New Mexico projected to have another record-breaking budget

  17-08-2022 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico will once again break a record for extra money to spend this coming year and experts say there are no signs of slowing down. State lawmakers have projected nearly $2.5B more in their budget this year. That money comes from income taxes, gross receipts taxes, and the booming oil industry. According to the Appropriation Budget report, oil and gas revenues are expected to remain high. Some lawmakers concerned $10 million in funds won’t reach New Mexic
  
  Read more

• Man who punched Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant slapped with hefty fine

  17-08-2022 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) – A man who pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew members and assaulting a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant has been sentenced to serve two years of supervised release and ordered to pay thousands in restitution.
  The incident took place on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Hilo on Sept. 23, 2021.Steven Sloan, of the Hawaiian island of Molokai, punched the flight attendant in the chest while he was collecting trash from the passengers, according to court
  
  Read more

• Airbnb to test new tech that could prevent your reservation if it's deemed 'high-risk'

  17-08-2022 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As Airbnb continues to crack down on partying at its rentals, the company says it is rolling out "new anti-party tools" in the U.S. and Canada intended to prevent some users from making reservations.
  Earlier this summer, the home-rental website enacted strict anti-party measures for both Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This kept any users that lacked positive reviews from booking an entire home listing for one-night reservations on either holiday weekend.
  Story continues b
  
  Read more

• Suspect in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men to be held in jail

  17-08-2022 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of killing two Albuquerque Muslim men will stay locked up in jail while awaiting trial. The decision was made by a judge Wednesday. Muhammad Syed, 51, is facing two open counts of murder connected to the July 26 killing of Aftab Hussain, and the August 1 killing of Muhammed Afzaal Hussain.From inside the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, Syed appeared via video link in a "pretrial detention hearing" Wednesday afterno
  
  Read more

• Suspect in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men faces detention hearing

  17-08-2022 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge is expected to decide if the man accused of killing two Albuquerque Muslim men will stay locked up in jail while awaiting trial. Muhammad Syed, 51, is facing two open counts of murder connected to the July 26 killing of Aftab Hussain, and the August 1 killing of Muhammed Afzaal Hussain.Syed faces a so-called "pretrial detention hearing" today (Wednesday, August 17,) a procedural process where a judge will decide if the suspect should receive conditio
  
  Read more

• Trial delayed for men accused in murder of Albuquerque teens

  17-08-2022 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The trial for three men accused in the torture and murder of two Albuquerque teens has been delayed again. Stephen Goldman Junior, Julio Almentero and Jimmie Atkins are charged with the deaths of Colin Romero,15, and Ahmed Lateef, 14, in an alleged drug deal gone wrong.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico:
  
  Read more

• Heavy storms in southern and northern New Mexico

  17-08-2022 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the northern and southern portions of New Mexico, brought on by two separate disturbances. A large, once tropical, low pressure system is passing through Mexico, bringing a surge of monsoon moisture and heavy rainfall across the south. A separate disturbance has stalled out across the northern mountains, allowing more heavy rainfall and flash flooding potential across the Sangre de Cristo Mountain
  
  Read more

• Hertz faces more false-arrest lawsuits

  17-08-2022 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Pennsylvania woman is suing Hertz after she says she is mentally and emotionally damaged after the rental car giant wrongfully arrested and accused her of stealing the car she rented. She is one of the hundreds suing the rental car giant over similar situations.
  NewsNation previously reported on the nightmare situations that led customers to sue Hertz last year. At least 200 customers were suing the rental car giant for mental and emotional damages after they say they
  
  Read more

• UNM study looks at impact home visiting programs have on children

  17-08-2022 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study from the University of New Mexico is looking into how home visiting programs can positively impact the lives of New Mexico children. The random and controlled study has followed a number of families for six years and looked at how home visiting programs impact a child's life.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New
  
  Read more

• Neuropsychologist provides tips to help your brain

  17-08-2022 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  When it comes to our ability to communicate make decisions, problem solve, and live a productive life. The brain controls so much of our daily function it is the single most valuable organ in the human body. Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin is a clinical neuropsychologist and author with a private practice in Albuquerque. She has over 30 years of clinical experience, research, and academic teaching experience. She is explaining new research that emphasizes
  
  Read more

• Push for more action on water security legislation

  17-08-2022 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As part of the Federal Inflation Reduction Act, $4 billion in drought funding was passed. One of New Mexico's congressional members is pushing for congress to do more.In New Mexico, there’s not enough water for everyoneLast month three water-security bills that were passed by the house.
  WaterSMART Access for Tribes ActRio Grande Water Security Act  Water Data ActRepresentative Melanie Stansbury is calling on the senate to get that legislation across the
  
  Read more

• Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shooting

  17-08-2022 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A manhunt has ended in northern New Mexico in the search for a man connected to multiple armed robberies and the fatal shooting of a restaurant employee in Española. In an update Wednesday evening, police say they’ve arrested Ricky Martinez, 31. Martinez is a suspect in as many as nine armed robberies and a fatal shooting at a Blake's Lotaburger Tuesday night.Ricky Martinez, 31, is wanted by police. (Click photo for larger version)Marti
  
  Read more

• Serial robbery suspect accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shooting

  17-08-2022 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A manhunt is underway in northern New Mexico for a man who's now accused of shooting a fast-food restaurant worker to death. That suspect is also accused in as many as nine other armed robberies across Española, Taos and Santa Fe.
  Police officers are searching for Ricky Martinez, 31, in connection to the fatal shooting at a Blake's Lotaburger Tuesday night in Española. On Tuesday night, Martinez was the subject of a CrimeStoppers bulle
  
  Read more

• Pretty in pink: A look at the 'Barbiecore' trend

  17-08-2022 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - "On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink," or in this case, all summer we wear pink! This summer's fashion trend belongs to a color that shows empowerment and fortitude in different styles that have existed since the birth of the iconic Barbie.
  Stars like Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Megan Fox have fully embraced the "Barbiecore" trend as they show their pink perfection looks off on the streets and at premieres. The color goes beyond vibrancy and a spark of attitude that so many
  
  Read more

• Kyle Rittenhouse a passenger in Thrall traffic stop, takes selfie with officer

  17-08-2022 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  THRALL, Texas (KXAN) — A Central Texas police officer pulled over a car last week and ended up snapping a selfie with one of the passengers: Kyle Rittenhouse.Rittenhouse became known nationwide in the wake of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in 2020. Rittenhouse went to Kenosha in an effort to protect property, he told authorities, and shot and killed two men and hurt a third. A jury acquitted him in November.On Aug. 11, a Thrall po
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe roads closing for 100th Indian Market

  17-08-2022 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts 100th Indian Market is happening this weekend, August 20 and 21, at the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding downtown areas. Starting 8 a.m. Thursday, August 18 streets in the area will be closed to traffic through Sunday, August 21. Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoThe following streets will be closed:Santa Fe Plaza SquareE. San Fransisco St. from Don Gaspar to Cathedral Pl. Old Sa
  
  Read more

• $89,000 in undeclared cash seized from vehicle bound for Mexico

  17-08-2022 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Two Mexican nationals attempted to sneak more than $89,000 in cash south of the border without declaring it, U.S. Custom and Border Protection said.Border officers conducting outbound inspections at the Stanton Stree Bridge in Downtown El Paso picked, for a routine inspection, a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Mexican national. Neither the driver nor the 46-year-old passenger, also a Mexican citizen, declared the cash, CBP said.CBP officers seize over $100K in u
  
  Read more

• Tropical wave headed toward Gulf of Mexico with low formation chances

  17-08-2022 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The tropics remain relatively quiet, even as we enter the time of year when we typically see an uptick in activity.The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a tropical wave but, as of Wednesday morning, it only has low formation chances.The wave is currently over Honduras and the northwestern Caribbean Sea. According to the NHC, it's expected to move across Central America in the coming days.
  The wave is then forecast to emerge over the Bay of Campeche. Once it doe
  
  Read more

• Pence says he would 'consider' invitation to testify before Jan. 6 panel

  17-08-2022 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he would consider an invitation to appear before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol, but cautioned that he would have to weight it against the "unprecedented" nature of a vice president testifying on Capitol Hill."If there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it," Pence said at an event at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. "But you’ve heard me mention the constitution a
  
  Read more

• 2 charged in fatal rollover in Santa Teresa

  17-08-2022 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jorge Garcia-Rascon, 21, and Julio Garcia-Rascon, 19, brothers from Mexico, have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle illegal aliens resulting in death. According to a Department of Justice press release, Jorge will remain in custody until his arraignment following an initial appearance on July 29. Julio made his initial appearance on August 12 and will remain in custody until his trial. Gallup man receives sentence for sexually abusing childA criminal co
  
  Read more

• Some lawmakers concerned $10 million in funds won't reach New Mexicans

  17-08-2022 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – When companies or governments harm New Mexico's natural environment, many of those situations end up in court. Since 2000, New Mexico has received more than $43 million in lawsuit settlements tied to pollution, or what's often called "natural resource damages."
  The most recent settlement, in June of this year, adds $10 million to the state's fund. While the state is now trying to decide how to spend the funds, some lawmakers are worried the money might not reac
  
  Read more

• Desert-bound: Albuquerque to relocate namesake submarine's sail

  17-08-2022 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque might be a desert, but that isn't stopping the city's Parks and Recreation department from bringing home a massive piece of the submarine named after New Mexico's largest city. In the coming months, the City is planning to relocate the 54-ton sail of the now-decommissioned USS Albuquerque to the city itself.A so-called Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine, the USS Albuquerque was retired from U.S. Navy service about five years ago. In its time, th
  
  Read more

• Director says CDC must 'do better' after review of COVID-19 response

  17-08-2022 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday that the agency "did not reliably meet expectations" and must "do better" after an external review found shortcomings in the COVID-19 response.  The review, begun in April, comes after the CDC faced heavy criticism for its stumbles both in the early days of the pandemic and more recently, with critics pointing to confusing guidance and slow responses.Walensky effectively ac
  
  Read more

• Is the IRS about to double in size? Not exactly

  17-08-2022 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service's budget is set to increase by nearly $80 billion over the next decade as part of Senate Democrats' new climate, health and tax plan that President Joe Biden signed Tuesday.
  The majority of that funding, about $45.6 billion, will go toward tax enforcement efforts. This will mostly be in the form of additional staff who will be focused on auditing the wealthiest Americans, according to Democratic lawmakers.Under the new package, estimates sug
  
  Read more

• Smaller 9/11 Tribute Museum in NYC closing its doors

  17-08-2022 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  LOWER MANHATTAN (WPIX) – The 9/11 Tribute Museum in Manhattan is shuttering on Wednesday, officials for the museum announced this week.
  The museum, not to be confused with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum located at the site of the World Trade Center, will maintain an online presence, but financial difficulties mean the doors of the NYC location will close permanently.Most of the museum's collection will be moved to the New York State Museum in Albany. The museum is working
  
  Read more

• Gallup man receives sentence for sexually abusing child

  17-08-2022 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Armando Segovia, 32, of Gallup was sentenced on August 12 to five years and three months in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor. According to a U.S. Department of Justice press release, Segovia pleaded guilty to the charges on April 6.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan for
  
  Read more

• Americans relocating to Mexico to combat cost of living

  17-08-2022 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — As inflation skyrockets and the housing market teeters, some Americans are packing up their homes and relocating south of the border. According to the Los Angeles Almanac, the median cost of a home in Los Angeles County sits at more than $860,000, and renting in the Golden State is not much more affordable.Real estate experts and Mexican homeowners confirmed that more Americans are picking up and moving south of the border to cope with the cost of living.Cities with the most
  
  Read more

• New Mexicans will continue to qualify for healthcare price breaks

  17-08-2022 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  New Mexicans will continue to qualify for price breaks on healthcare plans under the federal inflation reduction act. President Joe Biden signed the legislation Tuesday, which in part extends subsidies for low and no cost health plans.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque school goes to remote learning after just two weeksEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe 'Hometown Heroes' banners going up soon

  17-08-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe approved new locations for veterans banners, and they could be going up soon. The city is waiting on brackets that will hold the banners on poles. They say the banners will go up in waves. VIDEO: Chase with Santa Fe deputies ends in double tasingThe city took the hometown heroes banners down because of safety concerns about whether the light poles along Cerrillos could support them. "So probably either the end of this week or the end of next week
  
  Read more

• Tijuana mayor's comments about organized crime draw praise, criticism

  17-08-2022 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero is being applauded for "being gutsy" and"standing up to drug cartels," but others worry her statements are reckless and have only placed a bullseye on her back.Caballero has held several news conferences since Friday night when a cartel promised widespread mayhem in Tijuana and other cities across Northern Baja California.
  During one encounter with the media, Caballero suggested that organized crime organizations settle their debts wi
  
  Read more

• Man accused of stealing fire truck, leading police on chase

  17-08-2022 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Dennis Chavez is the man accused of stealing a Corrales fire truck. New Mexico State Police say the Corrales Fire Department was responding to a medical call at a home Tuesday morning when the truck was stolen. Albuquerque bus drivers speak out about violenceThe truck was spotted by Laguna Police about an hour later on I-40. NMSP says a spike strip was used and the truck hit it. They say Chavez took an exit and crashed into a wall at a gas station. Chavez was t
  
  Read more

• New program offers leg up to people living in international district

  17-08-2022 15:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new program aims to give a leg up to people living in Albuquerque's international district. The New Mexico Black Leadership Council hosted an open house for the "Uplift Initiative."Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque school goes to remote learning after just two weeksEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tech studentsKRQE In
  
  Read more

• How to nix mosquitoes and reclaim your yard and garden

  17-08-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate them from your yard and garden. The best control is prevention.With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp -- or in densely packed neighbo
  
  Read more

• KRQE Newsfeed: Tiny Home Village, "Mayor of Coronado Park," Scattered storms, Speed camera issues, Navajo movie

  17-08-2022 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesAlbuquerque school goes to remote learning after just two weeksTaos Ski Valley’s historic hotel to be torn down, rebuiltUNM adds Japanese national champion to rosterRoswell leaders and public discuss neglect at city animal shelterMammoth remains found in New Mexico unlock hidden historyNew Mexico campus dorms see a jump in priceBiden signs expansive health, climate bill into lawHow a geomagnetic storm could impact Earth this weekTaiwan, China hold opposing military d
  
  Read more

• KRQE Newsfeed: Tiny Home Village, Coronado Park arrest, Scattered storms, Speed camera issues, Navajo movie

  17-08-2022 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesAlbuquerque school goes to remote learning after just two weeksTaos Ski Valley’s historic hotel to be torn down, rebuiltUNM adds Japanese national champion to rosterRoswell leaders and public discuss neglect at city animal shelterMammoth remains found in New Mexico unlock hidden historyNew Mexico campus dorms see a jump in priceBiden signs expansive health, climate bill into lawHow a geomagnetic storm could impact Earth this weekTaiwan, China hold opposing military d
  
  Read more

• Heavy rain and flood watch for parts of New Mexico

  17-08-2022 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Light showers are moving through northeast and northwest New Mexico this morning, but most showers will end by mid-morning. Heavier rain is moving through far southern New Mexico, which will continue to push west during the morning and the rest of the day. Scattered storms will develop in the high terrain and eastern NM this afternoon, moving south throughout the evening. Flood watches will be in effect for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and northeast highlands fro
  
  Read more

• Geomagnetic storm watches in effect due to 'coronal hole': How it could impact Earth this week

  17-08-2022 14:06 via krqe.com
  
  (WGHP) -- A strong geomagnetic storm caused by the sun could impact Earth later this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center said Tuesday that it is monitoring the sun and solar winds following a series of coronal mass ejections that began Sunday.
  Space weather forecasters have predicted a strong geomagnetic storm for late Thursday and a moderate geomagnetic storm on Friday, prompting geomagnetic storm watches. Sola
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!