Albuquerque news

• A balloon pilot's journey: From crew member to mentor for the next generation

  11-10-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Ballooning takes a tremendous amount of work, dedication, and skill. And before he became the skilled pilot we know today, Tristan MacLean was putting in the work as a crew member helping other Balloon Pilots.
  "So I've been crewing for just about 14 years now, back in 2010 was when I started crewing full-time for Balloon Fiesta. So I've been piloting for seven years and I've been a commercial pilot for five of those seven and I started as a private pilot. Thi
  
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• 117 people become U.S. citizens during ceremony in Albuquerque

  11-10-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States has 117 new citizens after candidates from 30 different countries had their naturalization ceremony in downtown Albuquerque on Friday. It's an exciting day, where people can take advantage of what the country has to offer. "I was 12 years old when I got out of Cuba. Havana. Finally, I'm happy that I became a citizen," said Ena Yanes.Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causes collapse in North ValleyYanes said she is also very excited to vote
  
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• Timelapse videos capture first week of Albuquerque's 52nd Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13's Chief Photographer, Nick Burke, captured timelapse videos of the first week of Albuquerque's 52nd Balloon Fiesta. Below is a summary of what happened each day at the field. The full timelapse video is at the top of this article.Day 1Saturday, October 5, marked the official launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. After wind delayed the start of the festival, the green flag was raised just after 7:30 a.m., signaling tha
  
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• Police asking for information in 1994 Albuquerque murder

  11-10-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are asking for the public's help to solve a 30-year-old murder case in the latest episode of Duke City Case Files. Lisa Wortman was found dismembered inside a manhole behind The Pit on June 6, 1994. The 23-year-old Albuquerque native was studying pre-law at the University of New Mexico and was known for throwing drug and alcohol-free parties.Man found guilty of murdering wife in AlbuquerqueHer family still remembers receiving the news."I r
  
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• City hosts Bosque cleanup with a twist

  11-10-2024 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the Solid Waste Management Department are hosting a Bosque cleanup event with a twist.Participants in the Dash for the Trash event will compete with one another to see who can collect the most litter while jogging or walking through the Bosque.
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• PHOTOS: Northern lights seen across New Mexico

  11-10-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A severe solar storm impacting Earth brought northern lights to portions of the U.S. on Thursday, including New Mexico. All across northern New Mexico, a rare spectacle of the northern lights could be seen.Northern Lights in El Macho Canyon in Pecos | Photo by Sabrina Varela
  Northern Lights in Santa Fe | Photo by Theresa BeyerNorthern Lights over New Mexico | Photo by Jennifer WootenNorthern lights over Farmington | Photo by Zackk BegayNorthern Lights over Albuquer
  
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• NMDOT creates Traffic Safety Garden for kids

  11-10-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation created a Traffic Safety Garden where kids can practice positive traffic safety behavior. The garden is located at NMDOT's campus in Santa Fe and is open to the public throughout the month.Children can learn and practice using crosswalks, looking both ways for oncoming traffic, recognizing stop and yield signs, and facing traffic while walking. Story continues below
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• Serving a taste of New Mexico: How Chile Traditions prepares for Balloon Fiesta crowds

  11-10-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and attendees come to the park in droves to experience the spectacle. While waiting for the balloons to go up, many look to grab a bite to eat and drink to help them warm up.For the vendors, it is an early morning in a warm tent, filled with nonstop burrito wrapping, as they fulfill food and drink orders across vendor row. Hundreds of people line up to get a taste of New Mexico."There's always hotdogs and turkey legs. It alwa
  
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• A simple start: The history of Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is an event that thousands look forward to every October in the Duke City, but what came to be known as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta had quite the simple start. Organizers celebrating what was known at the time as "The First Annual KOB Radio and Television International Balloon Festival," in honor of the radio station's 50th anniversary, reached out the the pilot Sid Cutter to arrange something unique for the party, and he did not disappoi
  
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• Fidelity data breach exposed info from 77,000 customers: Was your account compromised?

  11-10-2024 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Fidelity Investments customers may have had their personal information stolen amid a data breach that occurred in August of this year, according to the financial firm.The breach took place between August 17–19, with Fidelity becoming aware of the activity on Aug. 19, according to a spokesperson for the company. Fidelity stopped access to the “third party” who had breached the accounts on the 19th, and subsequently launched an investigation “
  
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• Record Breaking Heat Returns

  11-10-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record breaking heat has once again returned to New Mexico. The warm temperatures will be sticking around through the weekend.
  A combination of an upper level ridge over the state of New Mexico and a high pressure system over the bootheel are stifling rain chances and increasing temperatures. The high pressure and ridge formed earlier this week and will be sticking around through Saturday. The pair will be bringing more record breaking heat on Saturday.There is a small amount of
  
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding for parks and rec projects

  11-10-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Early absentee voting started earlier this week in New Mexico. Along with casting ballots for candidates, voters can also choose to support General Obligation (GO) Bonds. These GO bonds provide additional funding for local projects.
  In Bernalillo County there will be six GO Bonds. GO Bond Question Three could send $11.7 million in funding to parks and recreation projects in and around Albuquerque. Over $2 million is specifically earmarked for the Mesa Del So
  
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• Limited-edition ‘Wicked’ Stanley cups are coming to Target this weekend

  11-10-2024 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Tumblers fit for Elphaba and GlindaPart one of the film adaptation of “Wicked” hits theaters across the U.S. next month, and to say we’re excited to visit Oz would be just a bit of an understatement. If you’re looking forward to seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take the big screen as the Wicked Witches, make sure you’re ready before the movie comes out. You might want
  
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• PHOTOS: 2024 Special Shape Rodeo takes to the sky

  11-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, October 11, the International Balloon Fiesta held its Special Shape Rodeo. A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sAll sorts of balloons, silly shapes or not, took to the skies after a green flag was presented during the pilot briefing. In the images below, you can see the atmosphere on the field as balloons inflated and took off.The sun is rising, and balloons begin to take off.
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• Dog found tied to pole in Florida during Hurricane Milton has a fitting new name, rescue facility says

  11-10-2024 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The dog that was found tied to a fence on a Florida highway during evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton is rehabilitating at an animal rescue facility in Tallahassee, according to a representative from the Leon County Humane Society.The dog was initially spotted by a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol on Wednesday, along a section of Interstate 75 near Tampa.Video taken by the trooper showed the dog, unable to move from the fence, standing in a pool of water that
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting a number of Halloween events

  11-10-2024 19:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As Halloween near, the City of Albuquerque has a some family friendly activities and events planned around the city throughout the month.LOCASH musician celebrates local homecoming at Music Fiesta showCABQ has a number of events happening around the city. The community can enjoy a haunted house at the Alamosa Community Center, Operation Great Pumpkin at Cesar Chavez Community Center and Halloween Fright Night at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. T
  
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• Why do news media call the winners of elections?

  11-10-2024 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s election night, the polls have closed and chances are you’re waiting on The Associated Press or one of the major television networks to say who will be the next president. But why does the news media play that role in the first place? Shouldn't that be the government’s job?State and local governments do run and administer American elections, including the race for president. They are responsible for counting the votes and maintaining the o
  
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• Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive power, scientists say

  11-10-2024 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  Human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton 's rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%, scientists said in a new flash study. The analysis comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern United States, a storm also fueled by climate change.Forecast Continues Below
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• Celebrity Historian Raffi Andonian speaks on Celia Cruz

  11-10-2024 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is Hispanic Heritage Month and the U. S. Mint us putting a new quarter featuring "the queen of salsa" Celia Cruz. Celebrity Historian Raffi Andonian speaks on Hispanic heritage month and the new coin.
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  Archive Video: A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sTraffic: Crews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange projectNews: CYFD Secretary responds to claims that facility was in filthy conditionEven
  
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• Sky News 13 flies over collapsed radio tower in North Valley

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A hot air balloon caused KKOB's radio tower to collapse in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue.No injuries were reported, and the balloon was able to land safely somewhere else, BCFR said. Fire crews were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW.A Balloon Fiesta spokesperson confirmed that balloon banner #028 clipped one of the two radio towers located west of Balloon Fiesta Park
  
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• Radio tower collapses in North Valley

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A radio tower collapsed in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning.Story continues below
  Archive Video: A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sTraffic: Crews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange projectNews: CYFD Secretary responds to claims that facility was in filthy conditionEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico October 11-17
  Fire crews were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW.KRQE
  
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• Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causing it to collapse in North Valley

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A hot air balloon caused KKOB's radio tower to collapse in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue (BCFR)Fire crews and law enforcement were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW after the balloon hit the tower around 8:45 a.m. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the balloon collided with the tower shortly after launching from Balloon Fiesta Park.Story continues below
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• Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causes collapse in North Valley

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A hot air balloon caused KKOB's radio tower to collapse in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue.Fire crews were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW after the balloon hit the tower around 8:45 a.m.A Balloon Fiesta spokesperson confirmed that balloon banner #028 clipped one of the two radio towers located west of Balloon Fiesta Park. 
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• Hot air balloon causes radio tower collapse in North Valley, BCFR says

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A hot air balloon caused KKOB's radio tower to collapse in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue.No injuries were reported, and the balloon was able to land safely somewhere else, BCFR said. Fire crews were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW.A Balloon Fiesta spokesperson confirmed that balloon banner #028 clipped a guy wire for one of two radio towers located west of Balloon
  
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• Hot air balloon causes radio tower collapse in North Valley, Balloon Fiesta says

  11-10-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A hot air balloon caused KKOB's radio tower to collapse in Albuquerque's North Valley Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue.No injuries were reported, and the balloon was able to land safely somewhere else, BCFR said. Fire crews were called out to the scene at 10511 2nd Street NW near Diers Road NW.A Balloon Fiesta spokesperson confirmed that balloon banner #028 clipped one of the two radio towers located west of Balloon Fiesta Park
  
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• Northern lights dazzle skies over New Mexico

  11-10-2024 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A severe solar storm impacting Earth brought northern lights to portions of the U.S. on Thursday, including New Mexico. All across northern New Mexico, a rare spectacle of the northern lights could be seen.
  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, over the last several months the sun has been incredibly active, unleashing a series of coronal mass ejections from its surface. Five months ago, New Mexico saw the phenomenon of northern l
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: CYFD hygiene, Balloon Fiesta day seven, Warm with light winds, UNM fine arts, Grit the dog

  11-10-2024 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico October 11-17A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sCrews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange projectNM Supreme Court: People can sue the state over mistaken release of inmatesLOCASH musician celebrates local homecoming at Music Fiesta showBernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fieldsThe Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 8
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• Green flag for Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The green flag is up on day seven of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
  Friday features a Special Shape Rodeo and Fiesta de Los Globitos. Friday evening events include a Special Shape Glowdeo, drone light show and fireworks, weather permitting.
  Friday, October 11
  4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag Distribution begins (South of the Main Street Stage)6:00am Dawn Patrol7:00am Special Shape Rodeo™7:00am Balloon Launch7:30-11:00am Fiesta de Lo
  
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• Balloon Fiesta pilot briefing, day seven

  11-10-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday, October 11 is day seven of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. During the pilots briefing officials and balloon pilots will meet to discuss the weather and determine if it's safe for balloons to go up.
  Officials will raise a green flag, yellow flag or red flag depending on the weather conditions. KRQE News 13 will update with more information following Friday's pilot briefing.
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• What's happening around New Mexico October 11-17

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from October 11-17.Albuquerque
  October 11-12 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.October 11-12 U-Pick Sunflower Farm – Big Jim Farms hosts this event from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.October 11-12 ABQ Bruja Fest – This event begins at 10:00 a.m. at EXPO New Mexico.October 11-13 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – The
  
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• LOCASH musician celebrates local homecoming at Music Fiesta show

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Music Fiesta, held on the second Saturday of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, has featured musical acts 3 Dog Night, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Billy Currington. This year's lineup will feature Grammy Award-winning artist Carly Pearce, country music duo LOCASH, and local act Kyle Martin & Co.LOCASH bassist Zach Fowler is an Albuquerque native performing with the group since February 2015. "I get a call from LOCASH's band leader at the
  
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• A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000s

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year is the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, several days that are known for their early mornings, delicious food, and, of course, beautiful balloons. But what was the fiesta like years ago? A look back at News 13's video archives offers a peek into the Duke City's balloon festival through the decades.The 2000s started with a bang, kicking off a new record for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a whopping 1019 ba
  
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• Record heat before a cool front

  11-10-2024 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Along with the slight chill in the air to start across the region, mostly quiet conditions with dry air remains with no Northern Lights for now, up until this evening potentially. Mostly clear skies with mostly light winds are still in place, as despite the pesky northwesterly wind to start above the lighter northerly winds in Albuquerque, green flags will mostly likely be predominantly up at Balloon Fiesta with special shapes up possible for not only today, but very li
  
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• NMSU extension service hosting Valencia County Fall Farm Festival

  11-10-2024 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service is hosting the Valencia County Fall Farm on October 19. The festival will be held at NMSU's Agricultural Science Center (1036 Miller Road) in Los Lunas. The cost to attend is $5. Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Balloon FiestaIncluded in the entry fee is entrance to a corn maze, a pumpkin while supplies last, hayrides, live demonstrations, and 4-H games. Proceeds will benefit Valenci
  
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• Green flags expected for the rest of Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October. Green flags are still expected through the end of Balloon Fiesta.A moderately strong drainage wind caused a mostly static display for the Special Shapes at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but many standard balloons still flew. Winds calmed today with record and near-record temperatures across parts of the state. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Gallup, and Farmington have all broken record high temperatures today. Drier air moved into northern
  
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• 'Grit for President' campaign raises more than $100K in first month for ABQ non-profit

  11-10-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local candidate for president has raised a shocking amount of money for his presidential campaign and that money is coming from supporters one dollar at a time.Story continues below
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• UNM set to break ground on new fine arts building

  11-10-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're driving in Albuquerque along Route 66 in the next two years, you’ll see a new building on the University of New Mexico's campus under construction. It's the first new facility for the university's fine arts college in nearly 60 years. "My faculty deserve it, my students deserve it, and the state of New Mexico deserves to have a facility like this,” said Dean Harris Smith, UNM College of Fine Arts.Story continues below
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• State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake

  11-10-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a concern a lot of people might not think about when visiting their favorite vacation spot, toxic algae, harmful to humans, and possibly deadly for animals. At Elephant Butte Lake, tourists and residents are concerned about harmful algal blooms.Bernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fieldsThe algae naturally grows in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. HAB can cause skin irritation and stomach problems in humans and for dogs, it
  
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• CYFD Secretary responds to claims that facility was in filthy condition

  11-10-2024 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A urine-soaked couch, bed bugs, lice, and filthy carpet where kids sit and play. That's how New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families leadership describes done of their own buildings in Albuquerque. Now, Secretary Teresa Casados spoke with KRQE News 13.Story continues below
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• Former NFL star Arian Foster is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  11-10-2024 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While he was eating the NFL for dinner on Sundays, Arian Foster knew he would pursue one of his other passions once he hung up his cleats. The former Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins running back is all about his music.
  When performing Foster goes by the name Bobby Feeno. He's convincing enough as an artist to have some fans act surprised once they find out about that job he use to have. You know, when he was covering enough ground to win the NFL rushing ti
  
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• NMAA executive director to retire

  11-10-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is a changing of the guard coming at the New Mexico Activities Association. After 12 years as executive director and 20 total years at the NMAA, Sally Marquez announced her plans to retire. NMAA associate director Dusty Young has been voted by the board as Marquez' successor.
  During her time as ED, Marquez played a crucial role in the the overall growth of the NMAA, its participants and number of athletics/activities. Some noticeable additions include
  
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• Crews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange project

  11-10-2024 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They've spent weeks tearing out concrete, now get ready for even louder noise on I-25 through Albuquerque, with state road crews starting a big new phase of the Montgomery Interchange project. In the middle of replacing the Montgomery I-25 overpass, contractors are now driving giant steel piles into the ground, a loud process that should last for weeks. Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fields

  11-10-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Neighbor to Netflix's big investment in movie studios at Mesa Del Sol, Bernalillo County is now hoping the state can pour millions of dollars toward finishing a massive sports complex. Once it's done, the facility should have 31 outdoor grass fields. Right now, the county has the money to finish phases three and four which includes a sports lifestyle building.Story continues below
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• Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a few days to experience this year's Balloon Fiesta. If you're not looking forward to all the traffic, Albuquerque police are reminding people there's another way to get to the park.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up
  
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• Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Ballon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a few days to experience this year's Balloon Fiesta. If you're not looking forward to all the traffic, Albuquerque police are reminding people there's another way to get to the park.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up
  
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• Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October

  11-10-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October. Green flags are still expected through the end of Balloon Fiesta.A moderately strong drainage wind caused a mostly static display of Special Shapes at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but many standard balloons still flew. Since then, the winds have been calm today with record and near-record temperatures across parts of the state. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington have all tied or broken record high temperatures today. Drier air
  
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• APS set to celebrate 'Fiesta Friday' with a day off from school

  11-10-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We know the Balloon Fiesta isn't just for adults. Every year it starts with balloons taking off at schools across the metro. This year, there's something extra special for Balloon Fiesta's youngest fans.  One of the event's biggest days this year just so happens to be a day off for tens of thousands of Albuquerque kids.Story continues below
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• New Mexico Supreme Court: People can sue the state over mistaken release of inmates

  11-10-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico could be held liable for a killing after mistakenly releasing a dangerous inmate: that's according to the state Supreme Court which paved the way for the victim's family to sue the state prison system.Story continues below
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