Albuquerque news

• McCall's Pumpkin Patch gets ready for opening weekend

  17-09-2023 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Fall is in the air, and as the season quickly approaches, one popular New Mexico pumpkin patch is gearing up for opening day. With its corn maze, hayrides, castle, and more, McCall's Pumpkin Patch will open next Saturday.The farm said they have added to their pumpkin express train along with their menu items. The haunted farm, which opens on September 29, is also getting ready to scare guests with its latest additions. New Mexico pumpkin patches to visit this fallLa
  
  Read more

• Affordable housing coming to Moriarty with project 'Villa Encantada'

  17-09-2023 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A project called Villa Encantada will bring "cottage homes" to Moriarty. It is an effort to get more people to move to a smaller town while providing them with an affordable place to call home.“This is a good opportunity and a good option in lieu of renting,” said President of Stillbrooke Homes, Scott Henry.Just over a 30-minute drive from Albuquerque, Scott Henry with Stillbrooke Homes said building in Moriarty is a big opportunity – especially as
  
  Read more

• 'Rio Grande Rivalry' football game returns for 2023 season

  17-09-2023 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Saturday was the first "Rio Grande Rivalry" football game of the 2023 season after last year's violent season. Still, those who attended the game said they are excited that the Aggie-Lobo game is back."We are having a good time. You know, you have to enjoy it; this is once a year. You know, this might as well be a holiday for, you know, New Mexico. It's a rivalry game," said a fan. Who are 2023’s Farm and Ranch Families of the Year in New Mexico?A brawl broke
  
  Read more

• Kohl's at Coronado Mall closes their doors for good

  17-09-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another major retailer in Albuquerque closed its doors for the last time on Saturday evening. The Kohl's at the Coronado Center announced earlier this week that September 16 would be their last day of business."She calls me yesterday and says, 'We have to go to Kohl's tomorrow'," said Benita Beeman, as she left the store.Shelves and clothing racks ran empty this weekend as hundreds of shoppers across the metro made one last stop at the business in hopes
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• #1 rock songs of the 1960s

  17-09-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The 1960s marked an unquestionable evolution—and revolution—in rock music. The British Invasion made its mark in this decade, with bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, who were inspired by American artists like Little Richard and Chuck Berry. They, along with their American counterparts, the Beach Boys, incorporated catchy melodies and lyrics to redefine pop music. These bands became more experimental later on, joining groups like Jefferson Airplane and Pink Flo
  
  Read more

• TikTok fined $368M over mishandling children's privacy in EU 

  17-09-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The video-sharing app TikTok was fined 345 million euros, or roughly $368 million, on Friday by a European regulator that said the platform failed to protect children’s privacy. The Irish Data Protection Commission said its investigation into TikTok found its policies were inadequate in a number of ways, including setting children’s accounts to public by default and failing to provide sufficient transparency about rules to users. The commission also identified
  
  Read more

• 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse in October: When and where to see it

  17-09-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – A "ring of fire" solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States and Mexico next month, according to NASA.On Oct. 14, the annular solar eclipse will be visible in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas, as well as some parts of California, Idaho, Colorado and Arizona, NASA predicted.
  During the eclipse, the sun appears as a “ring of fire” in the sky. NASA will be at 2023 Balloon Fiesta during annular solar eclipseThe stunning event occurs when
  
  Read more

• Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup, citing sustainability. Will customers go along?

  17-09-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink mug into a shoebox-sized dishwasher. It spins. It whirs. Water splashes inside. After 90 seconds, the door opens and steam emerges. A barista grabs the mug, dries it and prepares Patton’s order — a 16-ounce Starbucks double espresso on ice.For bringing her own cup, Patton gets $1 off her drink.“Saving the environment is important and all, but I probably come here more in knowing that I’m
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Diego Pavia shines as NMSU takes down UNM

  17-09-2023 07:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest installment of the Rio Grande Rivalry was not short of excitement. 27,414 fans packed University Stadium to watch the in-state rivalry between the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State, with the Aggies coming out on top, 27-17.The stats were pretty balanced for both teams, as UNM finished the night with 401 total yards, while NMSU finished with 387. Both teams also finished with similar rushing and passing numbers, but the Aggies were able
  
  Read more

• La Cueva crowned metro volleyball champions

  17-09-2023 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The APS metro volleyball championships wrapped up on Saturday. La Cueva was once again victorious, as the Bears took down Cibola in 3 sets.After being placed at the top of the gold bracket, La Cueva took down Eldorado and Los Lunas, each in three sets, to advance to the championship. With the win, La Cueva has now won 53 straight matches, according to MaxPreps.
  
  Read more

• Hobbs boys, Cleveland girls win Academy soccer tournament

  17-09-2023 06:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The annual Albuquerque Academy soccer invitational wrapped up on Saturday morning. Hobbs claimed the boys trophy while Cleveland took home the girls.The Eagles made their way to the championship game by taking down Sandia Prep and Los Alamos earlier in the week and met up with host team Academy on Saturday. Hobbs was able to take down the Chargers 2-1 to win the tournament for the third consecutive year.On the girls side, Cleveland made their way to the fina
  
  Read more

• Showers and storms Sunday

  17-09-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  The night will be cool and mostly clear. Temperatures will fall into the 40s, 50s and 60s. Clouds will move into the state early Sunday morning, and we could see a couple of spot showers in central and west-central NM.
  Isolated storms will build in the mountains Sunday afternoon. Storms will move east off of the high terrain during the late afternoon and evening. This will bring isolated rain chances to the Rio Grande Valley, including the Metro area and Santa Fe, as well as the east plains. De
  
  Read more

• CABQ aims to highlight safety across public transit and increase ridership

  17-09-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city’s Transit Department is hoping to change the overall perspective on how riders view city buses and encourage more people to take public transportation.An ad campaign launched in May by ABQ Ride is working to address misconceptions and dispel what the city calls "myths versus facts" when it comes to negative opinions surrounding the city’s transit system.Traffic patterns continue to change in Bernalillo County after COVID-19“The big
  
  Read more

• Shoplifter tied to 2022 murder sentenced to decades in prison

  17-09-2023 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The serial shoplifter involved in a deadly shooting received a lengthy sentence. Brianna Garcia pleaded guilty to a litany of crimes.Her crimes included an incident in February of last year when she fired six shots as she was trying to escape after shoplifting from the Walmart Neighborhood Market near San Mateo and I-40.No one was hurt in that incident. Man involved in Albuquerque teen’s death to get out of prison earlyGarcia also set up a drug deal th
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe Fashion Outlets parking lot shooting sparks investigation after teen hospitalized

  17-09-2023 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a shooting in Santa Fe. They claimed it happened in the early morning on Saturday.According to the Santa Fe Police Department, a 17-year-old was taken to the hospital with two gunshot wounds around 3:30 a.m. He was airlifted to a different location for surgery.Authorities think the shooting happened in the parking lot of Santa Fe Fashion Outlets on Cerrillos Road. They investigated the scene. Locals gather to protest public he
  
  Read more

• Locals gather to protest public health order

  17-09-2023 03:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, the governor scaled back her public health order. The day after, protesters were out again, in northeast Albuquerque, to speak against it.Calibers held the event which was attended by state and local lawmakers, the NRA, and Second Amendment supporters. Traffic patterns continue to change in Bernalillo County after COVID-19Governor Lujan Grisham amended her public health order Friday, narrowing its focus to ban open and concealed firearm carrying i
  
  Read more

• Man arrested for Albuquerque shoplifting incident

  17-09-2023 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department arrested a man on Friday. They said he shoplifted multiple times.According to a criminal complaint, Morgan Fuller got into a fight with officers after they responded to the Target on Coors for shoplifting. Clovis Police charge man with recent string of jewelry burglariesPolice found items from Target as well as a backpack from Marshalls along with meth.He was charged with shoplifting over $500 since police believe he is a repeat
  
  Read more

• Spotlight shines on older pets at Albuquerque adoption event

  17-09-2023 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Everyone loves puppies - but what about pets that have been waiting patiently for their forever homes?On Saturday, the "Golden Oldies" adoption event took place on Carlisle and Central, featuring dozens of animal-friendly vendors. Top 25 songs in Albuquerque on Shazam this weekIf you missed the event, East Mountain Companion Animal Project hosts "Golden Oldies" adoption events every month with no admission cost.
  
  Read more

• Rain chances to end the weekend

  17-09-2023 02:19 via krqe.com
  Isolated storms will come to an end in southern New Mexico after sunset. A Flash Flood Warning will be in effect until 6:45 PM around the McBride burn scar near Ruidoso. The night will be cool and mostly clear.
  Clouds will move into the state Sunday morning, and we could see a couple of spot showers in central and west-central NM. Isolated storms will build in the mountains Sunday afternoon. Storms will move east off of the high terrain during the late afternoon and evening. This will bring isol
  
  Read more

• Mathis going into College Football Hall of Fame

  17-09-2023 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former UNM Receiver Terance Mathis will be honored at the Rio Grande rivalry game. He is being recognized for his upcoming College Football Hall of Fame induction.Mathis is the second Lobo to make it into the College Football Hall of Fame, joining Brian Urlacher.Mathis played at UNM from 1985 to '87 and again in 1989. He finished his career as the first player in school history with 250 receptions, 4,000 receiving yards, and 6,000 all-purpose yards. Pilots p
  
  Read more

• Police look for UNM campus knife attack suspect

  17-09-2023 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Police said a person was injured after being assaulted by the UNM Bookstore last night.Details are extremely limited, but the suspect was a man who was armed with a knife. UNM offers cannabis certificates, but are they necessary?Police said he's around 5'8" with short black hair and was wearing a blue shirt and pants.Anyone with information is asked to contact UNM Police or Crime Stoppers.
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!