Albuquerque news

• Rio Rancho to replace streetlights with LED lighting

  18-08-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Rio Rancho is making changes to their streetlights in an effort to become more energy-efficient. A total of 1,207 lights will be replaced with LED lighting units which includes a remote monitoring system.Story continues below:KRQE Investigates: ‘Fragile Future’: Albuquerque business owners say drug-use may end themCrime: Santa Fe Police searching for man who they say escaped three times in two daysHealth: NMDOH: New Mexico seeing
  
  Read more

• NTSB: Pilot's use of drugs contributed to deadly Albuquerque hot air balloon crash

  18-08-2023 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report said illicit drugs in a pilot's system contributed to a fatal hot air balloon crash on Albquerque's west side in 2021. A final report released by the National Transportation Safety Board this week said the pilot, Nicholas Meleski, failed to clear power lines while trying to land.Related CoverageToxicology report finds pilot in fatal balloon crash had drugs in systemBalloon pilot remembered for his unique, positive personalityHot air balloon cras
  
  Read more

• Parents receive safety information at car seat clinic in Rio Rancho

  18-08-2023 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A car seat and booster seat inspection event was held in Rio Rancho Friday afternoon. The annual clinic is held in memory of Germaine Casey, a Rio Rancho Police officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash in 2007.The Germaine Casey Memorial Car Seat Clinic took place at the Target parking lot on Crest View Drive SE. Those who attend the event were taught about what seats are appropriate for their children. If someone had a damaged car seat, or one that
  
  Read more

• Game and Fish to begin violation checkpoints as big-game hunts start

  18-08-2023 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With hunting season in full swing, the Game and Fish Department will be starting violation checkpoints. Game and Fish said other law enforcement officers may also assist and the public may encounter minor delays. New Mexico seeking input on $4M in agriculture infrastructure spendingThe hunting season began back on April 1 but big game hunts such as antelope, big horn sheep, and bear either started this month or are slated to begin in the next two weeks. The de
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Albuquerque holding hearing for clean vehicle rules

  18-08-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In order for New Mexico to adopt new clean air regulations on vehicle manufacturers, both the state and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board need to approve the proposed emissions standards, according to Albuquerque's environmental health department. Now, officials are scheduling a hearing to consider the proposal.The proposed regulations would push automakers to deliver zero-emissions vehicles to the state. The rules would requir
  
  Read more

• New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions improperly withheld benefits, judge rules

  18-08-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  After filing a lawsuit over denied unemployment benefits, some locals are getting their benefits repaid. Earlier this year, 18 individuals argued that the Department of Workforce (DWS) improperly denied their unemployment benefits.The individuals were unemployed during the pandemic but did not receive some benefits because DWS had claimed they had a history of committing unemployment fraud. State law does allow DWS to deny benefits, but only up to "one year f
  
  Read more

• APD adds UNM campus to Mounted Horse unit's patrol area

  18-08-2023 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico students might be seeing something new as they head back to campus bringing extra smiles and safety measures along with it. Earlier this year, the Albuquerque Police Department increased the presence of the Mounted Horse unit downtown. Massive New Mexico film archive at risk of being lostNow, that unit has added UNM to their patrol area. The officers and horses will ride around campus, deterring crime, and interacting with those on c
  
  Read more

• Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appoints new Grant County Magistrate Court judge

  18-08-2023 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Cynthia H. Clark as a Grant County Magistrate Court judge. Clark filled the vacancy after Judge Justin Garwood retired on Aug. 4.Clark has been a staff attorney with the Sixth Judicial District Court since 2022. Prior to that position, she served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Sixth Judicial District. Clark is originally from Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of St
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 5th Annual Camaro Club of New Mexico Car Show to benefit Make-A-Wish New Mexico

  18-08-2023 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In order to make those wishes come true for those in our state-the organization is raising money by holding the annual Camaro Club of New Mexico Car Show. What’s happening around New Mexico August 18 – August 24Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for Make-A-Wish New Mexico this year, the Camaro Club of New Mexico invites the entire community to join them Sunday, A
  
  Read more

• Local artists create artwork to be raffled for charity

  18-08-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Elevate the Spectrum is a local non-profit organization that supports the New Mexican autistic community through advocacy, inclusion, and friendship.
  Now the organization is holding an art event where local artists are creating artwork to be raffled for charity.New Mexico seeking input on $4M in agriculture infrastructure spendingThis event is open for the community to come out and support. People can watch local artists create artwork that will be raffled o
  
  Read more

• Two lawsuits accuse former Chama teacher of abusive behavior

  18-08-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) – A former fifth-grade teacher in Chama is accused of hitting, grabbing and throwing things at students, according to two lawsuits filed against Chama Valley Independent Schools.Story continues below:KRQE Investigates: ‘Fragile Future’: Albuquerque business owners say drug-use may end themCrime: Santa Fe Police searching for man who they say escaped three times in two daysHealth: NMDOH: New Mexico seeing slight uptick in COVID casesCommunity: What’
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe Animal Shelter seeking help for pregnant stray dog

  18-08-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is seeking support for a recently-rescued pregnant stray dog. The dog was rescued on the side of I-25 and is about to give birth to a litter of puppies.The shelter is asking for monetary donations, item donations, and eventually a loving home for this mamma dog and her puppies.New NMSU ‘Aggie-Rita’ cocktail makes its debutPregnant dog | Courtesy of Santa Fe Animal Shelter
  "We’re calling on the community to help
  
  Read more

• Cartel reportedly drops 33 bombs from drones in Guerrero

  18-08-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A human rights organization says a drug cartel has dropped 33 explosive devices from drones in a rural community in Mexico this month, endangering families and forcing residents to flee.The drone attacks began Aug. 10 in the farming community of El Caracol, Guerrero, whose residents also were targeted by random gunfire, according to the Minerva Bello Center for Victims of Violence in the state capital of Chilpancingo.AMLO seeks enhanced penalties to curtail
  
  Read more

• Man posed as home inspector while breaking into Albuquerque homes, police say

  18-08-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of breaking into multiple homes while posing as a home inspector was arrested by the Albuquerque Police Department on Wednesday.Philip Andrew Cotham Jr. is charged with two counts of residential burglary, breaking and entering, tampering with evidence, and criminal damage to property over $1,000, police said.Story continues below:KRQE Investigates: ‘Fragile Future’: Albuquerque business owners say drug-use may end themCrime: Sa
  
  Read more

• New Mexico seeking input on $4M in agriculture infrastructure spending

  18-08-2023 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico wants local agricultural workers and industry leaders to help figure out how to spend millions in federal funding. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has a survey you can fill out to help.New Mexico is expecting to get $4.6 million in federal infrastructure funds to support the agriculture industry. The money is coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant program. Water officials: Rio Grande cou
  
  Read more

• Zoo Pals are back – here's where you can find the beloved 2000s-era plates

  18-08-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  (WPHL) - After nearly a decade, the iconic Zoo Pal plates are back. Zoo Pals plates are being sold online starting this week, Hefty announced.
  The line of colorful animal-themed paper plates will feature ten of the original iconic "Pals" like Curly the Pig, Domino the Dalmatian, Fritz the Frog, Kosmo the Cow, and more.
  As one of the most memorable and nostalgic products of every 2000 kid's childhood, with a catchy jingle and all (Oink Oink Zoo Pals... Zoo Pals make eating fun!) Zoo Pals plates a
  
  Read more

• Man sentenced for stabbing, decapitating homeless woman in 2017

  18-08-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of murdering and decapitating a homeless woman in 2017 received his sentence in court on Friday morning, August 18. Andrew Garcia will serve 14 years for the murder of 39-year-old Audra Willis of To'hajiilee.Willis's body was found stabbed and decapitated near a ditch in the Four Hills area in December 2017. The death of Willis sparked concern among homeless advocates and Native American communities.Related coverage:
  Police identify woman fou
  
  Read more

• Leaked photos indicate faster charging, backup speeds for iPhone 15

  18-08-2023 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.The next generation of iPhones is coming, and new production photos leaked this week have revealed that they may have some features fans have been missing for years. iPhones have lagged behind other phones on the market, such as Androids, when it comes to charging time and data transfer speeds, but the upcoming iPhone 15 may change that, thanks to its rumored Thunderbolt high-speed data transmission
  
  Read more

• FYI, Le Creuset’s most iconic cookware is up to 50% off right now

  18-08-2023 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.If you’ve ever dreamed of having a kitchen full of cookware you can pass down for generations to come, you’re going to want to act fast. Le Creuset, the French cookware brand that’s absolutely legendary for its heirloom-quality cast iron cookware, is having a sale so good it’s practically giving the stuff away. These are the kinds of pieces your grandma has been using for 60
  
  Read more

• New Mexico Department of Corrections sees surge in inmate graduation rates

  18-08-2023 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has been pushing education in prisons as a possible solution to keep inmates from reoffending and ending up back behind bars. This year, the corrections department says far more inmates than they ever expected have gotten their diplomas.With one year done of his three-year sentence, Patrick Burgess is using his time to reclaim something that eluded him years ago. He dropped out of high school when he was a junior, but he is now one of the dozens of
  
  Read more

• IRS agent fatally shot during training

  18-08-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - An agent with the IRS was shot and killed during a firearms training exercise in Phoenix, the FBI confirmed Friday.The shooting occurred at the firing range of the Phoenix federal prison, which is the interagency training ground for federal agents in the region, the FBI said.IRS agents were at the range Friday for “routine training,” the bureau said. Trump’s Georgia case lists 30 unindicted co-conspirators: What we knowDetails of the incident were not made availabl
  
  Read more

• University of New Mexico professor awarded DOE grant for quantum work

  18-08-2023 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) is once again getting federal recognition – and support – for high-tech research. In an announcement, the U.S. Department of Energy has chosen UNM researcher Milad Marvian for a $500,000 grant, according to UNM.Marvian focuses on quantum computing at UNM. Marvian's latest work, titled "Bridging between quantum circuit model and constrained Hamiltonian-based computation," is one of 21 projects chosen from across
  
  Read more

• New Mexico wildlife officials launch checkpoints to prevent illegal hunting

  18-08-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is planning checkpoints to look for wildlife law violations. They'll be assisted by the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, State Police, and county officials.In New Mexico, all hunters and anglers are required to have a hunting or fishing license. Guides and outfitters are also required to be registered with the state. Officials concerned Rio Grande may dry again this yearTo ensure people are complyin
  
  Read more

• New Mexico Magical Festival to be held in Albuquerque

  18-08-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Magical Festival will be held in Albuquerque in September. The two-day festival, hosted by The Wonder Store based out of Texas, will have a variety of entertainment and workshops related to magic. Blossoms & Bones: Ghost Ranch Music Festival’s centric artist lineup honors Georgia O’KeeffeThe event will take place on Sept. 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Drury Inn and Suites Albuquerque North. Magicians Benjamin Barnes, Dan R
  
  Read more

• 1 week left to claim your piece of $725 million Facebook settlement: Here's how

  18-08-2023 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Don't procrastinate any longer, Facebook users (and ex-Facebook users). You have just one week left to file a claim in the class action lawsuit the social media company agreed to settle earlier this year.Facebook parent company Meta agreed to pay the sum to settle claims it allowed people’s personal data to be shared with third parties. The most famous third party to get access was Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm that supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidentia
  
  Read more

• The average income is up more than 30% in some cities: Where does yours rank?

  18-08-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Despite the rising inflation the U.S. has faced in recent years, the average annual income has grown by just 3%, Census Bureau data shows. But according to a new analysis by SmartAsset, the median household income grew nearly 10 times as much in some cities. The personal finance website reviewed Census Bureau data from the nation’s 124 largest cities to determine income changes between 2019 and 2021. Nearly one-third of the cities reported double-digit rates of
  
  Read more

• 40 percent of US climate emissions attributed to richest households: study

  18-08-2023 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The wealthiest tenth of U.S. households are the source of 40 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions, according to research published in the journal PLOS Climate. Researchers, led by Jared Starr of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, analyzed three decades of household income data from 1990 to 2019.They found that during this period, the bottom 90 percent of households’ share of emissions has fallen, while the top 10 percent’s share has increase
  
  Read more

• Maui businesses remind locals, tourists that entire island isn't closed: 'Definitely support all those businesses'

  18-08-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) – The Maui fire disaster is having impacts across the entire island, even portions not touched by the flames. But some local business owners said they are afraid of an economic downfall without the support from visitors.Lahaina and West Maui are still off limits to the public — a message that officials and residents are making loud and clear — but the rest of the Maui community still needs to sustain itself, residents say. Amid wildfire aftermath, should you tra
  
  Read more

• KRQE Newsfeed: Pick-up problems, Teen facing charges, Drying out, River running dry, New NMSU beverage

  18-08-2023 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Man convicted in Pecos double homicide spurred on by a bad haircutNMDOH: New Mexico seeing slight uptick in COVID casesSanta Fe Police searching for man who they say escaped three times in two daysAmount of Albuquerque homes for sale down year to year, prices increaseSandia Labs rolling out the “Enchilada Trap”Charges will not be filed at this time in fatal crash involving water heater in AlbuquerqueCNM’s new Skilled Trades Facility in Albuquerque aims to f
  
  Read more

• Caja del Rio Coalition hosts free film festival in Albuquerque

  18-08-2023 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, August 18, the Caja del Rio Coalition will be hosting a free film festival. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bow and Arrow Brewing on McKnight Avenue.For the festival, multiple films will be shown, starting at 6:15 p.m., and a panel discussion will follow the screenings, starting at 6:45 p.m. Food trucks will have food available for purchase in the front parking lot of the event, and parking is free.Three short films will be
  
  Read more

• Bosque Chile Fest is back this weekend

  18-08-2023 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is not a whole lot that New Mexicans love more than chile. With fall right around the corner, Bernalillo County is kicking off chile season this weekend with the Bosque Chile Fest. This year’s Chile Fest will feature live music, art, and of course, lots of the treasured crop.Catherine Lopez, Cultural Affairs and Marketing Manager with Bernalillo County, said this is the first time since the pandemic that the festival is back in person, marki
  
  Read more

• Slow downs expected with start of Coors Boulevard construction

  18-08-2023 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers along Coors Boulevard between Montaño Road and Paseo Del Norte may want to get ready for a slow down. Albuquerque Solid Waste crews say they will be renovating the medians along the road. New NMSU ‘Aggie-Rita’ cocktail makes its debutConstruction on the project was initially supposed to start on Monday, August 14, but it has been delayed; the project is still expected to begin sometime soon. While crews are working, the inner
  
  Read more

• What’s happening around New Mexico August 18 – August 24

  18-08-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 18 – August 24.Albuquerque
  Aug. 18-24 – Albuquerque Vegan Chef Challenge – Throughout the month of August the second annual will be taking place. A variety of local restaurants will be featuring a vegan menu item. Those who are participating are encouraged to vote, comment and post photos of their meals.Aug. 18-24 – U-Pick Produce and Flowers – Big J
  
  Read more

• Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with former president, butterflies and ice cream

  18-08-2023 12:45 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter will celebrate her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community of Plains, Georgia, honors the former first lady's years of public health advocacy.The latest milestone comes as Rosalynn Carter navigates dementia and the former president, now 98, continues to receive hospice care. Yet they remain together in the same small town where they were born, marrie
  
  Read more

• Trump calls off planned 'news conference' to push election fraud claims

  18-08-2023 12:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled a planned news conference for next week in which he said he would share claims of election fraud in Georgia in the 2020 election, the same types of claims that led to his indictment in the state earlier this week.Trump wrote on Truth Social that his lawyers indicated they would rather he compile his claims about election fraud in the state into "formal Legal Filings as we fight to dismiss this disgraceful Indictment.""Therefore, the
  
  Read more

• Hilary rapidly grows to Category 4 hurricane off Mexico and could bring heavy rain to US Southwest

  18-08-2023 12:24 via krqe.com
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S. by the weekend.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hilary had sustained winds near 140 mph (220 kph) at midnight and was expected to continue its rapid intensification through Friday morning. It should start to weaken Saturday.(NOAA)Tropical storm conditions could begin affecting the Baja California peninsula late Friday. Hilary's
  
  Read more

• Drier air begins moving in Friday

  18-08-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Afternoon storms will pop up again across western and northern parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier air moves in for the weekend.Scattered storms have once again developed across New Mexico Thursday afternoon. Those showers and storms have mostly tapered off tonight, but some lingering rain and thunder
  Drier air will begin moving in from the east on Friday, pushing the best chances for rain west along the Arizona state line and across far northwest New Mexico and southern Colorado. Dry air will mov
  
  Read more

• NMDOH: New Mexico seeing slight uptick in COVID cases

  18-08-2023 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Like much of the country, New Mexico is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as a new variant spreads. Last week, New Mexico had 550 COVID cases which is an uptick from recent weeks but far lower than during the height of the pandemic. The New Mexico Department of Health attributes this to the newer EG.5 variant which they said isn't more dangerous but is more transmissible than other variants.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new eme
  
  Read more

• District attorney files to hold Questa teen accused of murder behind bars until trial

  18-08-2023 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – State prosecutors are asking to hold the Questa 14-year-old accused of killing his friend three weeks ago. In a motion filed by the state, they said his interest in guns, and his access to them, makes him a danger to the community.The Taos County District Attorney's office is asking the court to keep 14-year-old Porfirio Brown behind bars after he was accused of killing 13-year-old Amber Archuleta last month, while they were hanging out with other friends at
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe Police searching for man who they say escaped three times in two days

  18-08-2023 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department are searching for a suspect they said escaped from them three times over the last two days. On Wednesday, officers responded to the Walmart on Cerillos Rd. after a call about a man who pulled a weapon on employees earlier in the month and had returned. Police said Walmart employees told them Martin Jimenez-Perez was still inside the store when they arrived but Jimenez-Perez was able to escape.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Ber
  
  Read more

• APS high school football will be streamed online through Game Vision

  18-08-2023 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High school football has started in the Metro and there is a new way to watch the game even if you're out of town. Albuquerque Public Schools signed a contract with Game Vision earlier this year to help stream all high school sporting events. ABC Prep is now NCAA approved as academic online academyAn APS spokesperson told News 13 in January that the streaming agreement will help benefit families who can't travel to far away games. "This will allow our kids t
  
  Read more

• Alamogordo Public Schools launching new telehealth service

  18-08-2023 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Alamogordo Public Schools is launching a new health service for students aimed at enhancing convenience and accessibility for families. Starting this year, students will be able to have telehealth consultations so long as a parent or guardian is present in person or by phone. New Mexico congressman wants fund to pay for oil workers’ healthcareThe district said if a student presents a qualifying condition, the school nurse will contact the parent or guar
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque Public Schools to keep current expulsion policy

  18-08-2023 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  After much discussion, Albuquerque Public Schools will not change their policy on student expulsion. APS board members were considering a proposal that would have prevented students from enrolling in APS if they had been expelled from a different school within the last year.Parents complain about “nightmare” pick-up at an APS middle schoolThe policy would have applied to students expelled from private schools and students in other states lo
  
  Read more

• Charges will not be filed at this time in fatal crash involving water heater in Albuquerque

  18-08-2023 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – News 13 has learned that the suspect in a fatal crash involving a water heater will not face charges at this time. In March, 66-year-old Marlene Platero encountered a water heater lying in the street while driving on I-25 northbound at Montano. She swerved to avoid it, crashed into a Jeep, and died on the scene. Sandia Labs planning controlled explosives testNew Mexico State Police determined the water heater fell off a white truck and identified the su
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque Police searching for teen accused of shooting security guard

  18-08-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for a teenager they said shot a security guard at a gas station. Police said 18-year-old Alvaro Sandoval walked into the Maverik at Wyoming and Constitution and got into a verbal fight with several others. The security guard was able to break up the fight and Sandoval returned to his truck.Albuquerque man convicted of first-degree murder in 2021 fatal shootingPolice said he then started to drive away but sh
  
  Read more

• Amount of Albuquerque homes for sale down year to year, prices increase

  18-08-2023 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  The number of homes on the Albuquerque housing market has decreased significantly, leaving fewer options for those wanting to move or to buy a home for the first time."Right now, we're low on supply," said Gavin Malm, a realtor with Casa Blanca Property Group. "I just checked our MLS (multiple listing services) and we got about 1,500 listings currently and that is just not enough, and that's really what we're facing right now, and that is why prices are staying pretty high."Story continues below
  
  Read more

• New Mexico State Senator Ivey-Soto accused of breaking state ethics laws

  18-08-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto is in hot water again: a wide-ranging ethics complaint attacks the Albuquerque Democrat for playing both sides of the legislature as a lawmaker and a lobbyist. KRQE News 13 spoke with the attorney who filed the complaint and the senator.READ: Yohalem complaint to New Mexico Ethics Commission
  The complaint accuses Ivey-Soto of violating the state's Financial Disclosure Act, the Lobbyist Regulation Act, and the Governme
  
  Read more

• 'Fragile Future': Albuquerque business owners say drug-use may end them

  18-08-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They've been around for decades. But a longtime family business along Central Avenue is worried the homeless, drug, and mental health problems right outside their doorstep are creating a fragile future.
  They're giving it one last fight to try and get some help. KRQE Investigates took their concerns to city leaders.Those passing through Central near Louisiana may not know what that stretch of Route 66 used to look like; a desert thoroughfare for travelers and
  
  Read more

• Woman pleads guilty to assaulting San Felipe Pueblo infant

  18-08-2023 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 30-year-old woman pled guilty to assaulting an 8-month-old infant at her home within the San Filipe Pueblo, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Alexander M.M. Uballez, announced Thursday.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new emergency notification systemCrime: Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesKRQE Investigates: New Mexico pays $200K to end lawsuit over hiring-firing scandalBalloo
  
  Read more

• One more day of storm chances before drier air moves in

  18-08-2023 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  Afternoon storms will pop up again across western and northern parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier air moves in for the weekend.
  Scattered storms have once again developed across New Mexico Thursday afternoon, but today's storms are moving very slowly, if at all. There is still a chance for an isolated storm in the Metro through this evening as colliding outflow boundaries will bring us our best chance for rain. Showers and storms will taper off overnight.Drier air will begin moving in from the ea
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!