Albuquerque news

• Frozen or broken pipes? Here's what to do

  24-12-2022 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  (KXAN) — In freezing cold conditions like millions of Americans are experiencing this week, there's a risk of your home's water pipes freezing. And if that happens, there's a risk of them bursting.
  Frozen pipes keep plumbers and firefighters busy every year.
  One homeowner in Dripping Springs, Texas, said he prepped his pipes the same way he did during the state's 2021 winter storm. While he didn't have any issues last year, he did this week.Albuquerque spa owner losing faith after business
  
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• Albuquerque police: Man dies following early morning crash

  24-12-2022 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Motors Unit responded to a crash early Saturday morning. Officials reported a fatality connected to the crash.According to APD, there was a crash around 2:34 a.m. on Gibson Boulevard. Officials claimed a blue, Ford truck was driving on that road, east of the University. They don't know which way the vehicle was heading, but they were able to identify the driver as Rueben Alvarez, 72. Albuquerque spa owner losing faith afte
  
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• Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?

  24-12-2022 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN/NEXSTAR) — Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? As it turns out, not everyone agrees how the date was decided upon.The holiday, which commemorates the birth of Jesus, is observed on Dec. 25 in the Gregorian calendar, but no one knows which date Jesus was actually born, according to Britannica. The Bible does not mention Jesus' exact birthday, so there are only clues to go off of. Netflix to put a stop to password sharingOne possible theory? The Roman Empire, before it recogniz
  
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• 10 cities where bike commuting is growing fastest in the US

  24-12-2022 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, of the more than 154 million Americans who commuted to work in 2021, just 616,153 did so by bike. If this figure seems both incredibly small and surprisingly big, that's because it is. Native American man files lawsuit after tased by ranger at Petroglyph siteCars and public transit accounted for more than 120 million of all commutes, dwarfing the number of bike rides. But the number of bicyclists actually exceeded the number of people wh
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $565M after no winners

  24-12-2022 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Mega Millions jackpot is entering record territory once again after yet another drawing with no grand-prize winners.No tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Friday evening (15, 21, 32, 38, 62, and the Mega Ball 8), sending the jackpot from $510 million to an estimated $565 million (or a cash option of $293.6 million). It’s now the sixth-largest jackpot in the history of the game, and only the 11th to cross the half-billion threshold, Mega Millions confirmed.The cur
  
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• The most common complaints filed to your local government

  24-12-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Government accountability isn't always flashy or grand. Most of the time, it looks like municipal employees fixing a pothole reported by a concerned citizen or a stop sign someone noticed was damaged in a storm. These are small tasks with significant residual impacts. How much do utilities cost in New Mexico compared to other states?SeeClickFix was among the first communication software companies to build upon the existing 311 infrastructure—a longstanding nonemergency phone li
  
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• How much does it cost to tint car windows?

  24-12-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- Tinted windows aren’t just for aesthetics. They serve several functions that include blocking dangerous UV rays to protect passengers and reduce wear on the car’s interior materials, adding increased privacy, and keeping a car cool.
  What’s more is that the tinting film can act in the same manner as safety glass, keeping the window from spraying shards everywhere in the event of an accident. There are many types of window tint available, and with varying material t
  
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• Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

  24-12-2022 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being a pet owner myself, I know that many pet parents want to give their fur babies special treats as well.As a veterinarian and clinical veterinary researcher, however, I also know that some very common foods – including many popular holiday staples – are dangerous to pets.Here are some of the most common food-related crises we veterinarians encounter in the animal ER duri
  
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• The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

  24-12-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles, the risk of a fire hazard and impossibly tangled strings of lights?Strapping a fir tree to the hood of my car and worrying about the strength of the twine, I sometimes wonder if I should just buy an artificial tree and do away with all the hassle. Then my inner historian scolds me – I have to remind myself that I’m taking part in one of the world’s oldest religious trad
  
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• Shooting at Mall of America kills 19-year-old dead; police urge gunman, others to turn themselves in

  24-12-2022 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the holiday weekend, police said. The Best of KRQE Investigates 2022Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the victim was a 19-year-old man. A bystander's jacket was also grazed by a bullet during the shooting at the mall's Nordstrom location.There appeared to be some type of a
  
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• What are mud volcanoes?

  24-12-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Rice farmers living in Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia, awoke to a strange sight on May 29, 2006. The ground had ruptured overnight and was spewing out steam.In the following weeks, water, boiling-hot mud and natural gas were added to the mixture. When the eruption intensified, mud started to spread over the fields. Alarmed residents evacuated, hoping to wait out the eruption safely. What’s New Mexico’s favorite holiday song?Except that it didn’t stop
  
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• How does your candy cane eating style compare with the rest of the US?

  24-12-2022 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark (KARK) – ‘Tis the season for holiday greetings, cheers and the iconic candy cane treat, but don't let anyone tell you how to eat it – there may be more ways than you thought.The National Confectioners Association (NCA) took the question to U.S. candy cane eaters to determine the most popular way people enjoy the treat.The poll showed 57% of the people surveyed eat the cane straight end first, the most popular strategy, while 27% start at the curved end and only
  
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• A look back at the 2022 Good News Stories from New Mexico

  24-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – 2022 has been an eventful year. With all the changes worldwide, there are still rays of light throughout the community. KRQE News 13 is looking back on some of the local heartwarming and unusual stories of the year.Hobbs woman accused of stealing car with kids inside due in court
  A mother's nightmare came true when her car was stolen with her two children inside, she was not about to make it easy for the theft to get away.Donation aims to ease housing issues season
  
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• Jobs where you're most likely to be single

  24-12-2022 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Ever felt like your job was holding you back from meeting that special someone? You may be right. New Mexico teacher placed on leave for allegations of inappropriate contact with studentsTo determine jobs where you're most likely to be single, Stacker analyzed data from the 2021 American Community Survey, powered by the Census Bureau. The percentage of never-married respondents was calculated by dividing the number of respondents who had never been married by
  
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• Where's Santa? How to track the man in red with NORAD

  24-12-2022 12:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Alas, we have found ourselves just a few hours from Christmas. That means children around the world are settling in, with the hopes that Santa Claus will soon arrive.Netflix to put a stop to password sharingHave a little one that just can't wait for Santa and his reindeer to arrive? With a little help from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), you can track Santa on his journey around the world.
  NORAD, a joint organization between the U.S. and Canada, is respons
  
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• These fast food places, restaurants will be open on Christmas Day 2022

  24-12-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you are on the go this Christmas, or simply skipping the traditional at-home feast for something a little quicker, you likely know your options are limited. While many restaurants are closing their doors on December 25, there are some still accepting customers on the holiday.To save you the trouble of searching for those eateries, here is a list of the major fast-food chains and restaurants staying open — and a few that are closing — for Christmas 2022.Larry Bark
  
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• Warmer weather finally returns for the holiday weekend

  24-12-2022 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  The arctic air that brought bitterly cold temperatures across parts of New Mexico will be on the way out this weekend. Warmer temperatures will continue into next week when rain and snow chances return.
  The arctic air mass that is still sitting across eastern New Mexico today, pushed into central and parts of western New Mexico this morning, leaving temperatures over 20° colder in some spots along the I-25 corridor. Warmer air is already starting to return to the northeastern part of the sta
  
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• Man charged with negligent arson, possession of firearm

  24-12-2022 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prosecutors want a man accused of starting a fire while stealing gas locked up until trial.Paul Chavez, 37,is charged with negligent arson, along with drug possession and being a felon in possession of a gun. APD makes connection between 2 murders with 2019 Christmas shootingCourt documents stated Chavez tried to take fuel from an SUV belonging to his girlfriend's family on October 23 when the fire broke out.Prosecutors said he later fired a gun during an argument
  
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• Diamond Boy headlines 'Rumble at Revel' Boxing Card

  24-12-2022 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE) -- The Revel Entertainment Center will host its first ever boxing event on February 4. Undefeated local boxer Matthew "Diamond Boy" Griego will be the main event on this stacked fight card, which also features Josh "Pitbull" Torres.
  Currently 12-0 as a professional, Griego will test his undefeated record against a solid southpaw.
  "Yeah, I will be the main event and I will be going 8 rounds against Bryan Aquino; he is from Puerto Rico. He is 12 and 2, and I expect him to b
  
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• 'Love at first sight': Family adopts dog trained by NM inmate through new program

  24-12-2022 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Cody, a 5-month-old Shepherd mix, met his new family at the Española Humane Animal Shelter. Cody was one of four puppies who came to the shelter months ago, unfortunately, overlooked over and over again, until now. The Herrera family was the perfect fit.
  "It was love at first sight since we first saw his picture in the Paws in the Pen program," Tammy Herrera said.
  While Cody may be young, he's already potty trained and can do some tricks. However,
  
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• Free dental help given to Comfort Dental patients

  24-12-2022 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A national chain of dentist offices delivered free dental care to New Mexicans Friday morning.Comfort Dental had their doors open but kept their cash registers closed for the 37th Annual Care Day.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Huning Highlands, Princess Jeanne, North ValleyCommunity: Carl
  
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• ABQ BioPark keeps 4-year-long tradition with naughty, nice list

  24-12-2022 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's that time of the year again! The Albuquerque BioPark and Zoo has been adding to its naughty and nice list.“This is the fourth year we've been doing it,” said Greg Jackson with the BioPark.It's a chance to introduce the public to the animals' behaviors.“It's an opportunity for our zookeepers to tell everybody essentially what these animals are doing,” said Jackson.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questio
  
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• Las Vegas receives $140 million for water treatment improvements

  24-12-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas received an early Christmas present. They were given $140 million for wildfire relief.
  The mayor of Las Vegas said this is the biggest influx of cash the area has ever received from the federal government. The money is going toward a critical resource: water.Albuquerque spa owner losing faith after business suffers fire damageIt's been a rough year for many in Northern New Mexico. Now, those affected by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire w
  
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• Christmas Eve balloon glow to honor late pizzeria owner

  24-12-2022 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Christmas Eve, balloonists will be hosting their 31st Annual Christmas Eve Hot Air Balloon Glow.The event is to pay tribute to pizzeria owner Rosario Zito who died on August 30.The balloon glow will take place at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. It starts at 4:45 p.m.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neigh
  
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• Albuquerque police: Pedestrian dead after crash; area closed off for investigation

  24-12-2022 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An area of Albuquerque has been shut down due to a crash. Police are on the scene.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the Southeast Area Command is investigating a fatal crash on Central and Wyoming.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Huning Highlands, Princess Jeanne, North Va
  
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• Albuquerque police: Pedestrian dead after crash

  24-12-2022 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An area of Albuquerque has been shut down due to a crash. Police are on the scene.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the Southeast Area Command is investigating a fatal crash on Central and Wyoming.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Huning Highlands, Princess Jeanne, North Va
  
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• Santa Claus visits Albuquerque Eastside Animal Shelter amidst hopes of boosting adoptions

  24-12-2022 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Claus made a stop at one of Albuquerque's animal shelters Friday. The City's Animal Welfare Department hosted a meet-and-greet where people could take pictures of their pets with Santa. "I am so impressed that people were ready, and they were already at the door before Santa even showed up, so they were already geared up," Animal Welfare Department Marketing Manager Desiree Cawley.  Albuquerque spa owner losing faith after business suffe
  
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• Holidays can be a hazardous time for pets

  24-12-2022 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  KSNF/KODE — If you have a pet, you're likely to include them in your Christmas gift giving, but this time of the year can quickly turn into a "not-so-merry" one for animals. A recent survey of over 1,000 U.S. pet owners found that a large number of Americans not only give their pets Christmas presents, but additionally prepare them holiday meals and include them in holiday activities such as scenic drives to enjoy neighborhood light displays. However, not all holiday treats
  
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• Temperatures quickly warm for the holiday weekend

  24-12-2022 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  The arctic air that brought bitterly cold temperatures across parts of New Mexico will be on the way out this weekend. Warmer temperatures will continue into next week when rain and snow chances return.
  The arctic air mass that is still sitting across eastern New Mexico today, pushed into central and parts of western New Mexico this morning, leaving temperatures over 20° colder in some spots along the I-25 corridor. Warmer air is already starting to return to the northeastern part of the sta
  
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• Albuquerque spa owner losing faith after business suffers fire damage

  24-12-2022 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Remedy Day Spa owner Mandy Warr said she'll have to close her business for months. This is because someone set fire to a dumpster next to her building.
  While the early Sunday morning fire scorched the exterior of the building, Warr said, once she was able to get inside to see the damage, it was much worse than expected.Larry Barker’s best 2022 investigations“When we were able to come in, we realized that kind of the back, the fire had come up
  
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• The Best of KRQE Investigates 2022

  24-12-2022 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE brings news to New Mexico every day, keeping informed and updated. KRQE's Investigative Team covers news differently, sometimes taking months to uncover every detail of different issues around the state. Take a look at some of the investigative pieces from KRQE's Ann Pierret and Gabrielle Burkhart.1. “Take down, take down:” An inside look at catching shopliftersShoplifters, getting more and more brazen, are essentially daring store work
  
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• Albuquerque gingerbread contest winners announced

  24-12-2022 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center made an exciting announcement. They released the winners of a gingerbread house contest, and there was some stiff competition.In first place for the five to nine-year-old age group was Preston. He prepared a snowy Pueblo scene. Farmington ‘A Christmas Carol’ performance canceledIn the ten to sixteen category, the winner was Georgia Griebel. He created a gift shop scene with candy luminarias.For the adult category
  
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• Farmington 'A Christmas Carol' performance canceled

  24-12-2022 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The winter storm has forced the cancellation of Friday night's performance of "A Christmas Carol." It was supposed to be held at the Farmington Civic Center.The Farmington Civic Center said the cast and crew are stuck in Montana and cannot make the trip.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Hun
  
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• Tijuana surpasses 2,000 homicides for the year

  24-12-2022 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- Ten bodies were discovered in a shallow grave on the outskirts of Tijuana this week, sending, sending the number of homicides over the 2,000-homicide mark for the year.Just days earlier, six people were found dead inside a parked van at a Tijuana strip mall.The total for 2022 now stands at 2,004 and is climbing, according to the state's attorney general."The entire city is permeated by violence," said Juan Manuel Hernandez, ex-president of Tijuana's Citizens Council fo
  
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• Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks claims another life

  24-12-2022 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — An Osage Beach man has died after falling into Lake of the Ozarks Thursday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MHP).At around 2:20 p.m. yesterday, MHP was called to Surdyke Port 20, where 69-year-old Dean Guiducci had reportedly fallen off a dock into the Lake.Guiducci was recovered from the Lake and taken to Lake Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just after 4:00 p.m.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have q
  
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• Afghan refugees left in limbo as Congress fails to pass citizenship pathway bill

  24-12-2022 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEXSTAR (WASHINGTON) — Thousands of Afghan refugees who fled to America as the Taliban took over will have to wait and hope the next Congress takes up their cause.This week, the Senate refused to consider a bill to help the refugees gain U.S. citizenship. When American forces rapidly pulled out of Afghanistan in August of last year, more than 75,000 refugees found a safe haven in the U.S. But now they're waiting. "Afghans who sought refuge in our country are currently in limbo,"
  
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• Uvalde families not satisfied with review of sheriff's department

  24-12-2022 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (Nexstar) – Uvalde County commissioners on Monday presented the findings of an independent review of their sheriff’s department to families of the victims of the May massacre at Robb Elementary School.Beginning in October, the county commissioned an independent party to review the department’s policies and procedures – notably absent from the report’s scope, however, was any mention of the May 24 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.&
  
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• Senate committee won’t recommend raising gun purchase age in school safety report

  24-12-2022 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans released its policy recommendations to the legislature Wednesday, detailing sweeping measures relating to school security, mental health, and police training while stopping short of new recommendations directly related to firearms."The committee submits this report with utmost respect for the victims and acknowledgment that more must be done to ensure the safety of Texas school children," the committee wrote. Lt. G
  
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• Netflix to put a stop to password sharing

  24-12-2022 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  (Image Courtesy: Getty Images)KSNF/KODE — Popular streaming service Netflix is planning to put an end to password sharing starting in early 2023, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. There have been rumors about the end of password sharing, and Netflix has been exploring methods to crack down on it, but the changes are set to officially go into effect next year.
  Netflix has long known that password sharing is a problem affecting its profits, but an uptick in subscription
  
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• Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isn’t over

  24-12-2022 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  HOUSTON (Texas Tribune) — As freezing temperatures enveloped Texas late Thursday and into Friday morning, demand for electricity shattered the grid operator’s peak expectations for the maximum amount of power people would use to stay warm this winter.Luckily, the state’s grid held, but the resiliency test isn’t over: High demand is forecast to continue into Saturday while power supplied from wind, which has been offering a significant boost during the blustery Arctic blas
  
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• How the arctic front impacts all corners of Texas

  24-12-2022 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As an arctic front blankets nearly all of Texas Thursday night, 30 million people brace for the unique challenges it brings their corner of the state.The front first hit Amarillo, bringing brutal wind chills plunging the temperature into double-digit negatives. Texas' northernmost major city is used to it, though."When they say there's problems on the Texas grid, they usually mean the ERCOT region. Don't be panicked if you hear something about that," said Xcel Energy spo
  
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• New Mexico United adds new forward

  24-12-2022 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico United has added another player to the roster for the 2023 season. The club announced the signing of forward Josh Dolling on Friday.“Josh has a real instinct for bringing others into the game,” said United head coach Zach Prince. “His ability to lead the line defensively with his pressing is top end. His physical size and ability to be a target mixed with his ability to make plays around the box make him a consistent threat to score or
  
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• What were the top 2022 baby names in New Mexico?

  24-12-2022 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's the end of the year, so that means we can start looking at trends from the last 12 months. The New Mexico Department of Health (NM DOH)has released its list of popular 2022 baby names.BernCo approves plan for $19M trail in South ValleySince 2014, the NM DOH has been reporting the top baby names for the year. The department's list is made up of provisional information up to December 21, 2022.The top girl names are listed below.
  EmmaSophiaIsabellaMiaOliviaCamila
  
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• Larry Barker's best 2022 investigations

  24-12-2022 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been another year of stories of abuse, neglect, and potentially deadly situations uncovered by Larry Barker. Some of his best are highlighted here, including stories of corruption at APD, broken fire hydrants, and dangerous bridges across the state.APD overtime scandal: Lt. accused of bilking taxpayers reinstated
  While assigned to the Chief's office, Lieutenant Jim Edison pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in illicit overtime. Over a 12-month period, the li
  
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