Albuquerque news

• Woman donates burned property to New Mexico Highlands University for research

  16-06-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After losing everything to the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, one woman is donating the land and where she used to call home in the name of science.             Linda LaGrange lived at her home near Mora for 30 years. Even though her house and land were lost in the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, she is bringing new life to the area she loved. “Going back was hard for me because every t
  
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• GO bond package would allocate $50M for municipal development in Albuquerque

  16-06-2023 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every two years, the city of Albuquerque puts together a bond package for voters to approve. This year, the city is looking at its biggest one yet with 200 million dollars. The bond would improve roads, parks, and public safety. Governor optimistic about employment stats in New MexicoBut even with a historical general obligation bond, there's still just not enough money to get everything done. Mark Motsko is the city’s Capital Implementation Program Officia
  
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• Governor optimistic about employment stats in New Mexico

  16-06-2023 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The latest job numbers reveal that there has been an over 20,000 person increase in the number of employed New Mexicans from May 2022 to May 2023, according to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS).“We are paying people a livable wage, providing child care for working parents, and making it easier for employers to find prepared candidates by putting more people through college and technical training,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan
  
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• New Mexico might get twice as many free fishing days

  16-06-2023 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thanks to a new law going into effect Friday, June 16, New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish can consider adding more free fishing days. As of now, there are two per year. But that could double in the coming years.Earlier this year, New Mexico's lawmakers passed a bill to let the director of New Mexico Game and Fish ask the State Game Commission for more free fishing days. The bill received unanimous support in both the state House and Senate. And now,
  
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• Las Cruces man sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for 2019 murder

  16-06-2023 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Adam Alexander Torres was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison Friday for the murder of Rogelio Baeza. Torres was found guilty in March on charges of second-degree murder, second-degree aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence. Las Cruces man sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder of wifeIn June 2019, officers with the Las Cruces Police Department were sent to the Halo Lounge after reports of gunshots. Baeza died on the scene from a gunsh
  
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• Feature film 'In the Summers' shoots in New Mexico

  16-06-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office has announced the filming of the feature film "In the Summers," which is filming in Las Cruces through June. The project is employing over 100 New Mexicans, including 50 background actors, 40 crew members, and 21 actors. Feature film ‘Night of the Starlings’ in the works in New MexicoThe movie is set in its filming location, Las Cruces, and follows two sisters, Violeta and Eva, as they visit their divorced father over the
  
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• New organized retail crime law goes into effect Friday in New Mexico

  16-06-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For more than a year, police officers have been trying to crack down on so-called "organized retail crime." Now, a new law is going into effect that could help lock up thieves.As retail prices rise, some opportunistic thieves have turned to stealing from big box stores. Already dozens of individuals have been arrested for retail crime, but thieving continues. As the now-former Attorney General Hector Balderas said in 2022, “it is more profitable n
  
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• Want to sing the National Anthem at Zozobra 2023? Auditions open

  16-06-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Auditions are now open for the 99th Annual Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe. Performers of all ages are encouraged to audition.
  Auditions will take place on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center in Santa Fe. To sign up for an audition, fill out the tryout form here. Duke City Comic Con launches at the Albuquerque Convention CenterThe Zozobra website says that last year's audience consisted o
  
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• American Academy of Pediatrics says weighted sleep sacks are ‘unsafe for infants’

  16-06-2023 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsTHE DANGERS OF WEIGHTED SLEEP SACKS AND THE BEST ALTERNATIVESYour baby’s comfort and well-being are your top priority as a parent, so you want to ensure they get quality sleep. Whether using traditional blankets or swaddles, your baby must be protected, comfortable and warm as they sleep. However, recent reports suggest it’s best to avoid weighted sleep sacks as they pose serious ris
  
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• Former UNM Lobo player Tony Snell reveals autism diagnosis

  16-06-2023 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  A ten-year NBA veteran is coming forward to share his recent autism diagnosis at the age of 31.
  Tony Snell, who was born in Watts and played three seasons at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, shared his story with Today show reporter Craig Melvin.Snell revealed to Melvin that autism has affected their family in more than one way. Tony Snell signs with G League teamHe and he wife, Ashley, noticed that their son, Carter, was missing some important developmental milestones.
  At 18 months,
  
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• Former NFL star Deion Sanders may lose his foot due to circulation issues

  16-06-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – Two-time Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders, now the head coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team, is facing the possibility that his foot may need to be amputated.It started during the 2021 season when the former NFL star and Hall of Famer was coaching the Jackson State football team. The Associated Press reported that he had injured a toe and had a procedure in September that left him using crutches and a scooter to get around the field. Super Bowl bonu
  
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• Duke City Comic Con launches at the Albuquerque Convention Center

  16-06-2023 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City Comic Con opens today, June 16, at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This year's event will feature actors from hit movies and shows like Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Back to The Future. What water activities can you do in New Mexico?Friday's events will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the comic con will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Duke City Comic Co
  
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• Cuidando Los Niños holds 5th Annual Burque Niños Block Party

  16-06-2023 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Working to end child homelessness is the mission of Cuidando Los Niños. In an effort to further that mission, several local businesses have rallied together to host the 5th annual Burque Niños Block Party.4th of July events around New MexicoAll proceeds raised for this event will go towards programs and services to help children 6 weeks to 5 years old and their families.The block party will be Saturday, August 5 from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Doors will
  
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• Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo partners with Moriarty FF and Roadrunner Food Bank

  16-06-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year the Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo is partnering with the Moriarty FFA and the Roadrunner Food Bank. All the proceeds from the rodeo will go to both organizations.City of Albuquerque to open largest playground slides in the stateRoadrunner Foodbank of New Mexico is a part of food banks across the United States. This national membership allows them to help hungry communities in New Mexico.
  Moriarty FFA is an organization that promotes agricultural educ
  
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• Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

  16-06-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Ellsberg, the history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation, has died.He was 92.Ellsberg, who announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer, died Friday morning, according to a letter from his family released by a spokeswoman, Julia Pacetti.Until the early 1970s
  
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• Eight New Mexico schools are 'model schools' for literacy

  16-06-2023 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Public Education Department is highlighting eight local schools that have raised the bar on literacy education. They're part of a larger initiative to boost reading skills in 72 schools.Three Albuquerque schools have been named "Model Schools." And schools from other communities around the state have made the list as well. New Mexico politicians want the EPA to crack down on methane from oil and gas industry“It is so invigorating to celebrate
  
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• Memphis mom says missing girl was dead for weeks, body stored in bags: police

  16-06-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The mother of a 4-year-old initially reported missing on Thursday allegedly confessed to Memphis police that the girl had actually been dead for weeks, claiming her boyfriend attacked her and that she and her boyfriend stored the child's body in garbage bags in their house.This is according to a police statement dated 8:14 a.m. Friday, a day after police combed a North Memphis neighborhood looking for Sequoia Samuels. Newborn found dead in hospital trash, Artesia wo
  
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• KRQE gives back on Nexstar's Founders Day of Caring

  16-06-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE Media Group employees took time Thursday to volunteer at Roadrunner Food Bank in honor of Nexstar's Founder's Day. Every year, employees head out to give back to non-profits in New Mexico. New Mexico businesses rewarded for sustainable practicesProducers, anchors, account executives, and KRQE's General Manager Bill Anderson sorted through donated food and moved hundreds of pounds of dry goods and non-perishables. Those items will find their way to the h
  
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• Giving back to the community for Nexstar's Founders Day

  16-06-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE media group employees took time Thursday to volunteer at Roadrunner Food Bank in honor of Nexstar's Founder's Day. Every year, employees head out to give back to non-profits in New Mexico. New Mexico businesses rewarded for sustainable practicesProducer, anchors, account executives and even the general manager got out to sort through donated food, moving hundreds of pounds of dry goods and non-perishables. Those items will find their way to homes of fam
  
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• Director of 'The Godfather' opens new wine pairing tipline

  16-06-2023 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Director and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola has started a new tipline, informing participants of which wines pair best with specific pizzas. Starting on July 1, the line will be open for incoming texts.Individuals can describe their pizza to the tip line, and a wine suggestion will be sent back in the reply. To get pairing help, text (601) 706-9463 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time. Which New Mexico ice cream spots are the best?On top of the pairing suggestio
  
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• Popular 'low T' treatment is safe for men with heart disease, but doctors warn it's no youth serum

  16-06-2023 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with “low T” who have heart disease or are at high risk for it, a new study suggests.But doctors warn the popular treatment is no “anti-aging tonic.”The research, published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that heart attacks, strokes and other major cardiac issues were no more common among those using testosterone gel than those using a placebo.That implies the gel is also safe for men without cardiovasc
  
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• NBA: Ja Morant suspended for 25 games for 'alarming' conduct

  16-06-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant will be suspended for the first 25 games of the season as a penalty for flashing a gun on social media for a second time, the NBA said Friday.Morant, who is suspended without pay, will also be required to meet certain conditions before he can return to play and cannot participate in any public or team activities, including preseason games."Ja Morant's decision to once again wield a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcert
  
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• UPS workers vote to authorize strike in high-stakes negotiations for a new contract

  16-06-2023 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Unionized UPS workers voted overwhelmingly on Friday to authorize a strike, setting the stage for a potential work stoppage if the package delivery company and Teamsters can’t come to an agreement before their contract expires next month.The Teamsters said 97% of unionized workers voted for the authorization.The Teamsters have urged workers to authorize a strike to give them more leverage in negotiations with the company, but a yes vote does not mean a strike is immin
  
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• Michael Jordan reaches agreement to sell majority stake in Charlotte Hornets

  16-06-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — Michael Jordan has officially reached an agreement to sell his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 13-year run as the majority owner.
  Hornets Sports & Entertainment confirmed Friday that Jordan reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.Plotkin, who acquired a minority stake in the team in 2019, has been an alternate governor on the NBA Board of Governors since 2019 and is the
  
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• New Mexico businesses rewarded for sustainable practices

  16-06-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Over $1 million in federal funding has been given to New Mexico businesses for providing sustainably-sourced wood products. The finances are from the Forest Service's Wood Innovations Grant Program.Grant Recipients
  $113,958 to RC Forest Products LLC in La Luz for their "Supporting Biomass Wood Products Manufacturing" project$300,000 to Mount Taylor Manufacturing in Milan for their "Enhanced Sawmil Volume, Value, and Employment" project$300,000 to Got Wood NM LLC in
  
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• Prime Day 2023: Here are the best early deals

  16-06-2023 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsBEST EARLY DEALS OF PRIME DAY 2023Amazon Prime Day is next month, and while the dates of the big sale event have yet to be announced, it’s an excellent time to shop for early deals. If past years are any indication, Amazon will slash the prices of tons of high-quality products.The hottest items include electronics, kitchen appliances and toys, but you can expect to see huge discounts on robot vacuums, outdoor
  
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• Here's what Apple usually discounts on Prime Day

  16-06-2023 18:04 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsSTART PUTTING SOME CASH ASIDE IF YOU WANT TO GRAB THESE DEALS Amazon’s annual Prime Day is a massive sales event where most anything on the website goes for steep discounts. From clothing and kitchen accessories to musical instruments and vehicle parts, it's the time to be on the lookout for items you’ve always wanted.One of the big-ticket companies involved is Apple, putting some of its most
  
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• How to prevent mosquito bites and breeding

  16-06-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As monsoon season kicks in around New Mexico, the mosquitos are coming out in full force. Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque have released a series of tips to keep mosquitos, and their bites, at bay.Tips to Prevent Mosquito Breeding
  Eliminate water-holding containers where mosquitoes lay their eggs, such as old tires, discarded cans and trash, and pet dishesAfter it rains, check for objects around your home that have collected water and dump out the wate
  
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• Walt Disney World unveils new holiday party, return of popular festive fireworks show

  16-06-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The holidays are still many months away, but the Most Magical Place on Earth is unveiling what's in store for this season.Jollywood Nights, a new holiday party, is scheduled to take place at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. City of Albuquerque to open largest playground slides in the stateThe separately ticketed event will feature singalongs, a jazz lounge and even a "soiree," according to Disney.Disney confirmed that Ker
  
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• Albuquerque police to release details on recent officer-involved shootings

  16-06-2023 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is expected to hold a news conference to release details on two officer-involved shootings Friday, June 16 at 11 a.m. One of the shootings took place May 16, in southeast Albuquerque, the other shooting was May 19, in southwest Albuquerque.
  KRQE will livestream the conference on this page.
  APD responded to calls May 16, around 2 p.m. about a person walking around possibly armed with a gun. The description of the person
  
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• Albuquerque police release details on recent officer-involved shootings

  16-06-2023 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday to release details on two officer-involved shooting. One of the shootings took place May 16, in southeast Albuquerque, the other shooting was May 19, in southwest Albuquerque.City of Albuquerque to open largest playground slides in the stateAPD responded to calls May 16, around 2 p.m. about a person walking around possibly armed with a gun. The description of the person matched the descript
  
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• 9 U.S. theme parks named among the 'most-visited' in the world

  16-06-2023 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Nine theme parks in the U.S. were named among the most visited in the world last year, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association(TEA) and AECOM.To be part of the report, a theme or water park must require a ticket to enter, and "generally must be focused on the visitor experience," authors explained.Analysts with AECOM found the 25 most visited theme parks in the world served roughly 178.5 million guests in 2022, up from 124.6 million in 2021, a y
  
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• 'Jeopardy!' fans stunned after Lord's Prayer question stumps all 3 contestants

  16-06-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) – Fans of the game show "Jeopardy!" were left reeling after a seemingly easy question about the most commonly recited Christian prayer stumped all three contestants.
  The perturbing puzzle popped up during Tuesday night's episode. The $200 clue — typically considered the easiest in its category — read, “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father, which art in heaven,’ This ‘be thy name.’”The three contestants — Suresh Krishnan, Laura Blyler an
  
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• Juneteenth: The story behind the federal holiday

  16-06-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.The U.S. government was slow to embrace the occasion — it was only in 2021 that President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth,
  
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• Live Nation and SeatGeek say you'll see true costs up front as Biden pushes to end hidden junk fees

  16-06-2023 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden highlighted progress in chipping away at hidden junk fees tacked on to ticket, lodging and other prices as a “win for consumers” as major company executives meeting with him at the White House announced they'll start showing customers the real cost up front.Live Nation, which is based in Beverly Hills, California, said Thursday that it will provide customers with upfront all-in pricing — meaning the actual purchase price including ser
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Offender wanted, Superintendent retires, Windy weekend, New event center, State record

  16-06-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Cannabis check-in: pot shops outnumber liquor stores in AlbuquerqueFormer Isleta police officer found guilty of raping DWI suspectWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 16 – June 22Feature film ‘The 10th’ wraps production in New MexicoWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 16 – June 22Man accused of leaving dismembered bodies at Sunport extradited back to New MexicoSemi collides with bus carrying seniors to casino in Canada, killing 15A
  
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• Hot and windy weekend for New Mexico

  16-06-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday morning is mostly sunny and quiet. Clouds are starting to move in from the south, and we we will see partly cloudy skies this afternoon and evening. Showers will only be possible near the Colorado state line.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Convicted sex offender fails to register for third time in New MexicoEnvironment: New Mexico politicians want the EPA to crack down on methane from oil and gas industryNew Mexico: What’s happening around New Mexico J
  
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• Schizophrenia and nausea drugs recalled after labeling mix-up

  16-06-2023 14:13 via krqe.com
  
  LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WRIC) – The Harvard Drug Group has recalled a single lot of the drugs Dronabinol and Ziprasidone Hydrochloride after labels on the two drugs were mixed up.
  During the distribution process, it was discovered that cartons labeled as Ziprasidone Hydrochloride actually contained packages labeled as and containing Dronabinol, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Ziprasidone Hydrochloride is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, while Dronabinol
  
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• The best days to fly around the Fourth of July

  16-06-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - If Memorial Day 2023 was any indication, travelers should brace for big Fourth of July crowds at airports. On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened roughly 2.7 million people at U.S. airports, the highest checkpoint volume thus far in 2023.And summer travel is only just getting started. In 2019, the Friday before Memorial Day was the third-busiest day at U.S. airports for the entire year, losing only to the Sunday after Thank
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico June 16 – June 22

  16-06-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from June 16 – June 22.AlbuquerqueJune 16-22 – 2023 Craft and Gift Show – Happening each week through June from Tuesday through Saturday, individuals can check out unique crafts, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and more. The event is free to attend and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.June 16-22 – New Mexico Shakespeare Festival – The New Mexico Veterans Memorial is home to th
  
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• 4th of July events around New Mexico

  16-06-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – 4th of July is around the corner. There are a variety of fireworks shows and events taking place around the Land of Enchantment. From Albuquerque to Los Alamos there is something for every New Mexican to enjoy.Where is the next car show in New Mexico?Albuquerque
  Isotopes Firework showsHead to a baseball game at Isotopes Park to enjoy live baseball, food and more
  Location: Isotopes Park
  Date: July 2 will feature a firework show and July 3 will feature a firework sho
  
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• 96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022

  16-06-2023 13:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of 16 by September 2022. That’s according to a serosurvey – an analysis testing for the presence of these immune defense molecules – conducted on samples from blood donors.A serosurvey like this one helps researchers estimate how many people have been exposed to any part of the coronavirus, whether via vaccination or inf
  
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• Carrie Fisher's last film to finally be released

  16-06-2023 12:45 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above is from the late actor's Walk of Fame star dedication.(WJW) -- The late Carrie Fisher is set to appear on the big screen for the final time."Wonderwell" was filmed in 2016, just weeks before Fisher's death at the age of 60.The film's distributor, Vertical, has acquired the rights to distribute the film in North America and the United Kingdom and Ireland, according to Deadline. Feature film ‘Night of the Starlings’ in the works in New MexicoLOS ANGELES,
  
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• Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery and new weight loss drugs, despite controversy

  16-06-2023 12:27 via krqe.com
  
  John Simon III was a hungry baby, a “chunky” toddler and a chubby little boy, his mother said. But by age 14, his weight had soared to 430 pounds and was a life-threatening medical condition.Nine months after weight-loss surgery that removed a portion of his stomach, John has lost about 150 pounds, boosting his health — and his hopes for the future.“It was like a whole new start,” said John, who will start high school in California this fall.In Minnesota, Edward Ken
  
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• A warm start to the monsoon

  16-06-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will keep climbing the next several days across New Mexico. Winds will also continue to bring a high fire danger.
  Warmer and windier weather moved into New Mexico Thursday. Winds have been gusted up to 45 mph in southern parts of the state while many others saw temperatures a few degrees warmer than Wednesday. Winds have died down tonight, but even windier weather will arrive Friday afternoon along with warmer temperatures. The wind will again bring a high fire danger to parts of Ne
  
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• City of Albuquerque to open largest playground slides in the state

  16-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque park is getting a first-of-its-kind attraction, which also sets a state record. Tucked away in the southeast corner of the city is the new Juan Tabo Hills Park, just west of Four Hills. This million-dollar park is five years in the making and continues to grow. With two new features descending on its landscape.“This is going to add two really exciting embankment slides to the park,” said director of Parks and Rec for the city, Dave
  
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• Lea County Sheriff's Office: Teen who escaped detention center captured

  16-06-2023 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lea County Sheriff's Office said they captured a 15-year-old who had escaped the Lea County Detention Center Thursday afternoon. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies responded to a field south of the detention center about an escapee wearing a green jumpsuit. Video: Teen arrested after Albuquerque police chaseWhen they got to the scene, deputies said they heard gunshots and saw Michael Romero shooting a gun in the air. He was taken into custody without use of forc
  
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• Feature film ‘The 10th’ wraps production in New Mexico

  16-06-2023 05:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced that the film "The 10th" wrapped production in Albuquerque, Mountainair, and Las Vegas. "The 10th" tells the story of two criminals who go to a town to collect a debt and get the chance to make more money. Interactive experience emphasizing history of the Holocaust being produced in New MexicoThe production employed more than 100 New Mexicans. That includes 50 background talent, 40 resident crew members, and 20 actors.
  
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• Man accused of leaving dismembered bodies at Sunport extradited back to New Mexico

  16-06-2023 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sean Lannon, accused of murdering four people in New Mexico and who pled guilty to a murder in New Jersey, has been extradited back to New Mexico. Lannon is accused of killing his wife and two acquaintances in Grants, then storing the bodies and transporting them to the Metro, before allegedly killing another man. Police believe Lannon dismembered some of the bodies and left them in a vehicle at the Sunport. Las Cruces man sentenced to 15 years in prison for
  
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• Outgoing Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent speaks on his tenure

  16-06-2023 03:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scott Elder started as substitute teacher at Albuquerque Public Schools and now 33 years later is retiring as superintendent. He worked as a substitute teacher, middle and high school principal, and Chief Operation Officer before becoming the superintendent in the summer of 2020.During his time as head of the 70,000 student district, Elder is most proud of the district's COVID-19 response. "The fact that we as a district worked through it, kept people s
  
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