Albuquerque news

• Man admits to helping run migrant stash house in Sunland Park

  01-08-2023 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – One of the men arrested in connection to a stash house in Sunland Park, New Mexico, where migrants allegedly were being kept under threats has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to conspiracy charges.Frank Castorena was one of five men arrested by Homeland Security Investigations agents who raided two contiguous properties in Sunland Park where several migrants were under armed watch. The agents learned about the location on Calle Carrosel after U.S. Bord
  
  Read more

• Judge denies 'Rust' armorer's case dismissal request

  01-08-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The armorer charged in the deadly 'Rust'. film set shooting lost a bid to have her case dropped. Hannah Gutierrez is charged with involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Gutierrez's attorney, Jason Bowles, filed a motion for the case to be dismissed, citing issues over then-special prosecutor Andrea Reeb, who also serves as a state representative. Reeb eventually stepped down from the position and current special
  
  Read more

• Trump says second federal indictment imminent

  01-08-2023 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump says he is going to be indicted at 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, according to a post he wrote on Truth Social.Shortly before 4:45 p.m. ET, Trump said special counsel Jack Smith, who he called "deranged," would be filing an indictment at 5 p.m.That's when special counsel Jack Smith is set to speak about the Justice Department investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.On Monday, Trump said he would be indicted "any day now" in
  
  Read more

• Trump indicted over efforts to overturn 2020 election

  01-08-2023 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Trump has been charged with four crimes: one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, one count each of obstructing an official proceeding and conspiring to do so, and one count of conspiracy against rights."This is nothing more than the latest corrupt chapter in the continued pathetic attempt by the Biden Crime Family and thei
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How does New Mexico health care stack up with the rest of the country?

  01-08-2023 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Health care is a vital, necessary part of life. Finding it at the right price can be a difficult part of the process, however. WalletHub recently published a study that ranked health care across the United States.Source: WalletHubThe study looked at each state (along with the District of Columbia) and compared cost, access, and healthcare outcomes. The three dimensions were then evaluated across 44 relevant metrics. New Mexico ended up being the 34th best state in
  
  Read more

• 'That's unacceptable': Lawmakers call out State Department for persistent passport problems 

  01-08-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Passport problems have lawmakers increasingly frustrated as their offices are inundated with travelers pleading for help.
  The State Department says they're surging resources to deal with the backlog, but so far they haven't made much progress. Right now, the State Department says the wait time for a passport is 10 to 13 weeks, or seven to nine weeks to have it expedited for a fee. Senator Eric Schmitt is among the lawmakers who have slammed the State Depart
  
  Read more

• National Hispanic Cultural Center reopens after car crash

  01-08-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a car crashed into the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on Friday, July 28, the center was forced to close for the weekend. Now, the NHCC is back up and running, with some events shifted to new locations.The NHCC says that the events that were initially planned to take place in the Bank of America Theater have been moved to the Albuquerque Journal Theatre and the Wells Fargo Auditorium – both on the NHCC campus."The center is open and wel
  
  Read more

• Zendaya remembers co-star Angus Cloud in emotional social post

  01-08-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) -- "Euphoria" star Zendaya remembered the "boundless light" of her late co-star Angus Cloud in an emotional tribute Tuesday.
  Cloud was found dead in his Oakland, California, home on Monday, and his cause of death has not yet been released. He was 25 years old.
  On Tuesday, Zendaya posted a photo of Cloud on Instagram, along with a note about his life.
  "Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor)," she wrote. "I’m so grateful I got the chance to know him
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Lizzo sued by trio of dancers who allege 'hostile, abusive work environment'

  01-08-2023 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A group of dancers is suing Lizzo, claiming they were “exposed to an overtly sexual atmosphere that permeated their workplace” while on tour with the “About Damn Time” singer.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court by the three dancers, accuses Lizzo, her production company and another employee of “creating a hostile, abusive work environment and making their working conditions intolerable.”Filed by the firm West Coast Employment
  
  Read more

• Walkin N Circles Ranch hosting an upcoming horse adoption event

  01-08-2023 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday, August 5. This is a nonprofit that works to rehabilitate and find homes for abandoned, abused and neglected horses.Bank of America shares tips for buying a home in today’s marketAs one of the state’s largest non-profit horse rescues, they have saved more than 500 horses since being founded, more than 20 years ago. They are currently caring for about 40 horses
  
  Read more

• Host an event at the Nuclear Museum

  01-08-2023 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Host an event at The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. The Museum welcomes guests to host parties, memorial services, corporate meetings, and weddings at their unique venue.Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers discounted adoptions for ‘DOGust’Heritage Park is their nine-acre outdoor area that is a dramatic backdrop for weddings. Corporate Events provide an opportunity to have meetings in a historic setting. Event guests will be able
  
  Read more

• Vegan Outreach vegan chef challenge

  01-08-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Vegan Outreach is a nonprofit organization working to end violence towards animals. They are kick-starting their vegan chef challenge Tuesday. It's a month-long event where restaurants throughout the Albuquerque area will feature special vegan menu items. Albuquerque ranks No.1 for ‘creeper’ concerns on ‘Nextdoor’ appDiners have the opportunity to enjoy meals, vote, comment and post photos of the vegan meals. They invite the community
  
  Read more

• Why the winner of the $1.1B Mega Millions jackpot would take home way less

  01-08-2023 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Mega Millions players are likely well aware of the record-setting prize that's up for grabs Tuesday night. After going without a winner yet again last week, the jackpot has reached an estimated $1.1 billion.
  Even if you beat the jackpot odds (1 in 302.6 million) to win the grand prize, you won't be an instant billionaire.
  It's all thanks to how a jackpot winner claims their prize, and where they live.
  Mega Millions jackpot winners can receive their payout in one of two ways: as
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque ranks No.1 for 'creeper' concerns on 'Nextdoor' app

  01-08-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nextdoor app gives locals a place to chat, swap goods, and discuss creepers, apparently. A new study of posts and comments on the app reveals what Albuquerque locals are talking about. Here's a hint: It's not how friendly their neighbors are.An analysis of 58,735 posts and 354,972 comments on the app by Regional Foundation Repair (yes, a home foundation repair company, so don't expect peer-reviewed research) gives a sense of what residents in major
  
  Read more

• PHOTOS: 'Oasis of Solitude' listed for $1,259,000 in Taos

  01-08-2023 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A custom eight-bedroom, four-bathroom property is currently listed on the market for $1,259,000 in Taos. The property consists of a main home, four potential rental properties, access to the Rio Fernando, meditation trails, and more.The ship-like style of the Springwild House, designed by the late Malcolm McCleod Brown in 1980, makes the listing unique, but the true highlight is the "Crow's Nest," which is built specifically to take in the sprawling views of the su
  
  Read more

• 'Scared to stop': Google Maps car leads Indiana police on 100-mph chase, crashes into creek

  01-08-2023 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (WXIN) — Google Maps Street View could soon feature breakneck snapshots of an in-progress police pursuit in Indiana.A Florida man, who claimed to work for the mapping tech giant, is accused of leading Middletown police officers on a high-speed chase while a 360-degree camera was mounted to the roof of his car.
  Coleman Ferguson was being held in the Henry County Jail on Tuesday, facing one count of resisiting law enforcement with a vehicle, a Level 6 felony.According to the
  
  Read more

• COVID hospital admissions jump in what could be a new norm of summer surges

  01-08-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Total COVID-19 hospital admissions jumped by 12.1 percent in the past week, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking the highest jump in admissions since last winter.This week's hospital admission rate follows last week's rise of more than 10 percent. While this data suggests more infections, a metric the CDC does not track anymore, it remains unclear how concerned people should be.While hospital admissions have risen
  
  Read more

• Woman receives sentence for crash that killed her partner

  01-08-2023 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cheryl Walker-Stiles was sentence Monday for a 2021 DWI crash that left the passenger in her vehicle dead. A judge suspended a 15 year sentence, leaving Walker-Stiles to serve five years of probation.Story continues below:New Mexico: A giant, inflatable water park sits in this New Mexico lakeCrime: New Mexico father first person to face charges under ‘Bennie’s Bill’Health: UNM professor warns of dangers of leaving medication in hot carsAlbuqu
  
  Read more

• Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against federal agents after State Police officer killed in duty

  01-08-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a New Mexico State Police officer was killed in the line of duty, his widow claimed the "recklessness" of federal Homeland Security agents is what got Officer Darian Jarrott killed in 2021. Now, a federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit.The legal dispute is the fallout from a fatal traffic stop several years ago. Officer Jarrott pulled over Omar Cueva, a man with a history of drug charges. Jarrott's widow claims the State Police officer didn't know how danger
  
  Read more

• New Mexico weighs in on Idaho abortion 'travel ban'

  01-08-2023 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's attorney general is one of 20 attorneys general from around the U.S. that are asking a federal court to stop an Idaho abortion-related law. New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez says that the Idaho law is illegal.In May of 2023, Idaho enacted a law that prevents minors without parental permission from traveling to other states to get an abortion. Violating the law could result in prison time, according to the Associated Press. Now,
  
  Read more

• BCSO conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout August

  01-08-2023 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout August. Starting Tuesday, August 1 through August 31, deputies will be looking for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Study shows Sunset Road traffic circles ineffectiveBCSO is asking for the public's assistance in preventing DUI by calling 911 to report suspected impaired drivers. BCSO urges the public to use ride-share services or have a safe plan to get
  
  Read more

• Hobbs implements AI-based gun detection system

  01-08-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department on Monday announced that it deployed an AI-based gun detection video system in the city to protect people against gun-related threats. The system, ZeroEyes, has been utilized by the Hobbs Municipal School District over the past year and in other locations in New Mexico. New Mexico school district turns to AI to spot guns on school campusesThe gun detection system will be layered on Hobbs' existing digital security cameras and will look
  
  Read more

• How does Amazon Clinic work?

  01-08-2023 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall as the e-commerce giant pushes deeper into care delivery.Amazon said Tuesday that customers can visit its virtual clinic around the clock through Amazon’s website or app. There, they can compare prices and response times before picking a telemedicine provider from several options.The clinic, which doesn’t accept insurance, launched last fall with a focus on text message-bas
  
  Read more

• 16-year-old Chick-Fil-A worker sent home over 'unnatural' hair color

  01-08-2023 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  HARRISBURG, N.C. (WJZY) -- Sixteen-year-old Autumn Williams is still trying to understand how the blonde hair color in her braids was deemed unnatural at her Chick-Fil-A job.She says she felt singled out and embarrassed.She'd only been working at a Chick-Fil-A in Harrisburg, North Carolina, for three months before she was pulled aside for an apparent uniform violation. What she was told caught her caught off guard."She was like, 'Hey, one of our supervisors came by and said they noticed blonde i
  
  Read more

• NMDOT hosts free car seat fitting event in Deming

  01-08-2023 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is hosting an in-person car seat fitting event Saturday at the Sisbarro of Deming (4211 NM-549, Deming, NM) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be staff available to help people with the correct installation, selection and use of car seats.Story continues below:New Mexico: A giant, inflatable water park sits in this New Mexico lakeCrime: New Mexico father first person to face charges under ‘Bennie’s Bill’
  
  Read more

• Taco Bell sued over its Crunchwrap, Mexican Pizza advertisements

  01-08-2023 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  (WTRF) – A man in New York has filed a class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging that the company misrepresented the amount of beef, beans and other ingredients in advertisements for its Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza items.Frank Siragusa filed the lawsuit on behalf of any customers in New York who purchased the Crunchwrap Supreme, the Grande Crunchwrap, the Vegan Crunchwrap, the Mexican Pizza, or the Veggie Mexican Pizza, claiming false advertising and deceptive photogra
  
  Read more

• Bed, Bath & Beyond stores closed, but website relaunches through new owner

  01-08-2023 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) -- Bed, Bath & Beyond may have closed all their physical stores across the country, but a new owner of the brand officially relaunched their website Tuesday.Fans of the retailer may now be relieved to hear that Overstock.com purchased the brand's name and plans to continue the online store and app, selling furniture, rugs and other household items. This purchase means accounts with Overstock.com will now become Bed, Bath and Beyond accounts. Bed Bath & Beyond name
  
  Read more

• CVS to lay off 5,000 workers in cost-cutting move

  01-08-2023 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- CVS Health is laying off 5,000 employees in a cost-cutting move as it shifts focus to health care services.The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that the layoffs will primarily affect employees who work in the corporate sector of the U.S.-based health care giant. CVS Health said that positions in the company’s stores, pharmacies, and clinics will not be affected by the new slate of layoffs. According to a memo obtained by the Journal, CVS also plans to cut down on t
  
  Read more

• 'Paw Patrol Live!' to bring 5 shows to Rio Rancho

  01-08-2023 17:05 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” is coming to the Rio Rancho Events Center in November and will have five shows.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: A giant, inflatable water park sits in this New Mexico lakeCrime: New Mexico father first person to face charges under ‘Bennie’s Bill’Health: UNM professor warns of dangers of leaving medication in hot carsAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Police: Use of force cases declined in 2022
  PAW Pat
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers discounted adoptions for 'DOGust'

  01-08-2023 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is celebrating "DOGust 1st," the official birthday for rescue dogs, with a campaign to get more shelter dogs adopted. From August 1-7, 2023, all adoption fees at the shelter will be discounted by 50%.The shelter is one of over 50 partners across the United States that are teaming up with North Shore Animal League America to celebrate with adoption events. The five shelters that have the most adoptions during the "PAW-TY" week will wi
  
  Read more

• Study shows Sunset Road traffic circles ineffective

  01-08-2023 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Neighborhood concerns are pushing Bernalillo County to make Sunset Road safer. Officials say a recent study shows the removal of traffic circles will improve safety.The circles go back to 2019 when four traffic circles were installed along Sunset Road SW at Sloan Place, Beverly Road, Bowe Lane, and Yakima Road to try and slow drivers down. The study shows that drivers continue to speed and don't use the traffic circles properly, even driving into oncoming tr
  
  Read more

• New Mexico health officials raising awareness of sudden unexpected infant deaths

  01-08-2023 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Health officials are highlighting a dangerous condition for infants. They say Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is a key cause of death for babies before their first birthday.Sudden Unexpected Infant Death often happens during sleep when children can choke or suffocate, health officials say. To keep babies safe, health officials say there are a few easy steps parents can take. New Mexico Department of Health accidentally exposed private dataBabies should sleep alo
  
  Read more

• Zoo in China denies that bear in viral video is just a human wearing a costume

  01-08-2023 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A zoo in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou has been forced to deny that its bears are just human beings in elaborate costumes after a video clip showing one of the animals went viral.Internet users reportedly began joking about the legitimacy of the Hangzhou Zoo’s bears after photos of the animal — a sun bear — began circulating on social media, the Associated Press reported. ABQ BioPark lions going to a new homeVideo clips of the Hangzhou Zoo’s bear
  
  Read more

• Why is gas getting expensive again? You can blame the weather

  01-08-2023 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Temperatures around the country aren't the only numbers reaching new heights. Gas prices are also heating up, reaching a nationwide average of $3.76 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA.
  The situation is way worse out West. In California, the average is $5. Washington isn't far behind at $4.95.
  Gas prices typically rise in the summer, but the heat is making it even worse this year, industry experts say.KRQE News 13 Gas Tracker"You've got a lot of refineries that are coughing
  
  Read more

• You'll need this overlooked piece of info to file a Facebook settlement claim

  01-08-2023 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Facebook users and ex-Facebook users still have time to file a claim in the $725 million settlement the social media company has agreed to pay eligible Americans. But in order to do so, people will need one hidden piece of information: a Facebook username.
  Filling out a claim is quick and easy, especially if you do it online, and most of the questions on the form won't trip you up (name, address, etc.) – until you get toward the bottom, and need to enter your Facebook use
  
  Read more

• GM recalling hundreds of vehicles over potentially exploding Takata air bag inflators

  01-08-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash.The recall covers certain Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic and Volt vehicles as well as the Buick Verano, all from the 2013 model year. Some 2013 Chevrolet Trax versions in Canada also are included.The company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the driver's front airbag inflat
  
  Read more

• Neighbors react after a mountain lion is caught in Rio Rancho neighborhood

  01-08-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – People living in a Rio Rancho neighborhood did not expect to see a mountain lion roaming their neighborhood.It was a typical day for Amy Diaz, but everything changed when she tried letting her dog outside. Diaz spotted a mountain lion sleeping near her back door.She called animal control, who as it turns out was already looking for the animal after getting multiple calls about the cat wandering around the neighborhood. “Ultimately when they were going t
  
  Read more

• APD: Overnight shooting leaves one person dead

  01-08-2023 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead near 12th St. NW and Griegos Rd. NW. Police say officers responded to the area around 1 a.m. Tuesday to reports of a shooting.VIDEO: Man arrested after making Molotov cocktail in ABQ hotel roomAPD says they have a suspect detained. Homicide detectives are on scene and the investigation is ongoing. No other information on the shooting has been released.
  
  Read more

• KRQE Newsfeed: Bennie's Law, Search for vandal, Isolated storms, New deal, First tourists

  01-08-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Sheriff John Allen reflects on newer role leading Bernalillo Co. Sheriff’s OfficeVIDEO: Man arrested after making Molotov cocktail in ABQ hotel room‘Oppenheimer’ film locations to visit in New MexicoA giant, inflatable water park sits in this New Mexico lake4 hikers rescued after 8 hours on Organ MountainsTesla is opening more showrooms on tribal landsIs tonight your lucky night? Mega Millions $1.05 billion jackpot up for grabs againNiger crisis deepens as
  
  Read more

• Higher chances for rain around New Mexico through mid-week

  01-08-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and weak thunderstorms are moving north through New Mexico Tuesday morning. Scattered rain will remain possible throughout the morning commute for the middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Metro, the central mountain chain, and the northern mountains. Skies will stay partly cloudy through midday, and mostly dry, before more storms develop in the mountains during the early afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Albuquerque school staff could see p
  
  Read more

• Sheriff John Allen reflects on newer role leading Bernalillo Co. Sheriff's Office

  01-08-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He's now entering the eighth month of his role leading the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. This week on KRQE News 13's New Mexico News Podcast, Sheriff John Allen reflects on his role at the helm of the law enforcement agency overseeing New Mexico's most populous county.It’s a role Sheriff Allen says he doesn’t take lightly, given the crime and drug problems plaguing the area. In this week's interview, Allen details some of the changes he's
  
  Read more

• X sign removed from Elon Musk company's San Francisco headquarters

  01-08-2023 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The giant, glowing "X" sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the social media company formerly known as Twitter.Multiple outlets reported on Monday that the sign, which was installed last week amid the company's rebrand, was removed by workers after city residents and officials complained. Over a dozen complaints were filed to the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection after the sign was put up, including criticisms that the display wasn’t
  
  Read more

• $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawing offers shot at 7th largest prize ever

  01-08-2023 12:23 via krqe.com
  
  An estimated $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs Tuesday night, giving lottery players a chance to snap an unlucky streak that has stretched on for months.No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, allowing it to roll over again and again until it reached its status as tied for the seventh-largest in U.S. history. Tuesday night's drawing will be the 30th since someone last won the jackpot.Story continues below:New Mexico: A giant, inflatable water park sits in
  
  Read more

• Paul Reubens completed a first draft of a memoir before his death, publicist confirms

  01-08-2023 12:14 via krqe.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Before his death, Paul Reubens had finished drafting a memoir chronicling his life, his career and his famous character Pee-wee Herman.Reubens, an actor and comedian known for his decades-long portrayal of Herman in both movies, television and on Broadway, completed a first draft of his memoir, publicist Kelly Bush Novack confirmed to WIAT. Reubens died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer. Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight"H
  
  Read more

• Stormier start to August for New Mexico

  01-08-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  The best surge of monsoon moisture so far this year will bring storm chances through the middle of this week. Temperatures will also be slightly cooler thanks to the higher moisture.
  Monsoon moisture is pushing northward into New Mexico today. This brought scattered showers and thunderstorms for areas along and west of the Continental Divide and down the central mountain chain. Temperatures are trending a degree or two cooler compared to this weekend thanks to the increase in moisture. A few sho
  
  Read more

• Death being investigated near Coors and Central area

  01-08-2023 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local authorities are looking into a death. Homicide detectives are involved in the investigation.According to Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded to the area near Coors and Central for gunshot reports around 8:48 p.m.A dead person was found at the scene with a "potential gunshot wound."No suspects have been apprehended, and authorities are investigating.
  
  Read more

• Protected cultural sites in Los Alamos vandalized

  01-08-2023 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police in Los Alamos are looking for whoever vandalized a cultural site in the White Rock Canyon.
  "White Rock Canyon is home to hundreds if not thousands of cultural sites in that canyon,"
  said Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson. "From pictographs to stone sheep herder corrals, it's a cultural site in itself."However, some sites are defaced now. According to Los Alamos County Open Space, they've received two official reports of vandalism to
  
  Read more

• Man wanted for New Mexico murder found in Louisiana

  01-08-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Hobbs man police have been searching for months has been arrested in Louisiana.KSLA in Shreveport is reporting that 43-year-old Ricardo Leyva was arrested after a vehicle belonging to him was spotted at a gas station just off I-20. Man charged after vehicle crashes into National Hispanic Cultural CenterSeveral law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshalls, responded to the scene.Leyva was wanted on a warrant in Lea County for a murder.No word on when Le
  
  Read more

• Man arrested after pursuit in connection to Lea County murder

  01-08-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's Note: An earlier version of the story claimed Leyva had been apprehended in Louisiana. This was incorrect, according to a released provided by Lea County officials.
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – For months, police have been searching for a Hobbs man. He has now been arrested.The Lea County Drug Task Force used a tip to locate Ricardo Leyva, 43, of Hobbs. He was wanted on a warrant in Lea County in connection to a murder.Sheriff's deputies found Leyva driving north of Hobbs. He alleged
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque school staff could see pay raise if new contract passes

  01-08-2023 05:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) and a teacher’s union have reached a tentative agreement to give staff a boost. They hope it will encourage more teachers to come to the metro.“It's a big deal in terms of showing that our district is invested in their teachers, their education, and their students,” said Albuquerque Teacher Federation Executive Vice President Sean Thomas.APS and the union worked together to craft a new deal this summer. The two-y
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!