Albuquerque news

• SFPD seek information on downtown stabbing

  02-03-2025 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are asking the public for help in identifying three suspects in a downtown robbery and stabbing. According to police, officers responded to a stabbing early Sunday morning just west of the plaza. 2 men charged in Santa Fe street raceOfficers arrived to find a 39-year-old victim who had been stabbed. Police say the video shows the victim meeting three men at a nearby bar and later getting attacked by them.Police say the victim was transported to
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe DWI checkpoint results in three DWI arrests

  02-03-2025 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police say a DWI checkpoint over the weekend led to officers finding a stolen gun. According to police, 29-year-old Angel Dominquez-Torres of Santa Fe was stopped at the Peshlakai Memorial checkpoint on Saturday. Santa Fe police search for suspect accused of shooting pistol on Harrison RoadPolice said his vehicle smelled of alcohol, and Dominquez-Torres later admitted to drinking and using cannabis before getting behind the wheel. According to police r
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe man convicted in January 2023 death of wife

  02-03-2025 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man has been convicted of his wife's death in 2023 at a Clovis gas station. In January of that year, Lloyd Edwards called 911 to report his wife was bleeding and had been stabbed in the neck. Santa Fe police search for suspect accused of shooting pistol on Harrison RoadWhen police arrived, prosecutors say he gave them multiple inconsistent stories about the incident. His wife, Roxie, was transported to the hospital, where she later died.Edwards was f
  
  Read more

• Firefighters' Union reacts to AFR city council resolution

  02-03-2025 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After Albuquerque Fire Rescue's chief spoke out against a city council resolution she says makes staffing more difficult, the Firefighters' Union is speaking up in support of the proposal. Currently, each AFR truck must have a minimum of two firefighters, all of whom have some training as EMTs, intermediates, or paramedics.The resolution would change that to two paramedic firefighters. The Firefighters' Union says if the resolution passes, it would keep AFR
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• AFR, BCFD respond to SW Albuquerque tire fire

  02-03-2025 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire and Bernalillo County fire departments responded to a large outside fire late Sunday morning in the area of Tower Road and Coors Blvd. A tire fire at an equipment yard at 3280 Bridge Blvd SW made a large plume of smoke that could be seen all over Albuquerque. AFR fire chief voices concerns about city council proposalOfficials say that just before 11:30 a.m., multiple calls into the AFR dispatch center reported the fire. Both AFR and BCFD aid
  
  Read more

• Starmer unveils 4-step Ukraine plan: ‘We are at a crossroads in history’

  02-03-2025 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a 4-step plan for Ukraine. “We are at a crossroads in history,” Starmer said.His remarks come just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump to discuss a deal to end the three-year war with Russia, but the meeting ended with a shouting match and Zelensky departing the White House early.World leaders have rallied behind Zelensky and scrambled to come up with their own negotiations. “Any deal mus
  
  Read more

• What is the 'doomsday fish'?

  02-03-2025 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- It is not common for the oarfish, a deep-sea, ribbon-shaped creature, to wash up on shore, but when it does, some believe it could mean that something bad is going to happen.The oarfish is commonly known as the "doomsday fish."The "doomsday fish" can grow to be up to 30 feet long and typically resides down to 1,000 meters in the mesopelagic zone of the ocean, according to Ocean Conservancy, making a sighting of the massive creature extremely rare.Oarfish are filter feeders, meaning
  
  Read more

• Mardi Gras in the Mountains kicks off in Red River

  02-03-2025 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Mardi Gras celebrations kicked off a little early here in the Land of Enchantment as Red River hosted its annual Mardi Gras in the Mountains. Saturday afternoon, visitors gathered around Main Street for the Mardi Gras Parade. Officials take proposed trail to connect Questa and Red River to next levelKRQE's own Annalisa Pardo helped ring in the fun, throwing beads to the crowd. Festivities continue until the actual day of Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 4.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Bernalillo Fire Department holds fundraiser for new baby box

  02-03-2025 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – As more counties in the state are looking to get Safe Haven Baby Boxes, firefighters in Bernalillo looked to raise funds to get one of their own. The town's fire department held a fundraiser Saturday evening, looking to raise the funds needed to build the box at the town hall. Sick puppy found in Española restaurant dumpster, now on his way toward recoveryDue to the fact that the closest baby box to Bernalillo is currently in Valencia County, officials
  
  Read more

• Hobbs fatal house fire under investigation

  02-03-2025 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs Fire and Police are investigating a house fire from earlier this week. According to the Hobbs Fire Department, crews were sent to a home with smoke coming from it. AFR fire chief voices concerns about city council proposalThey say the fire was confined to a single bedroom, but an unresponsive man was found in a different part of the home. The man, identified as Hector Jasso, died at the hospital.
  
  Read more

• House passes higher education oversight bill

  02-03-2025 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The House passed a bill that would allow voters to decide if the state would have more oversight in higher education around the state. House Joint Resolution 12 would give the state authority over disciplinary actions over regents who violate their duties to students and institutions. New Mexico Department of Justice ‘Anti-hazing Act’ bill passes first committee hearingThe bill comes as concerns mount for a nearly $2 million settlement given to form
  
  Read more

• Enabling this phone setting reduces anxiety, Gen Z says

  02-03-2025 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Every single time I text my teenage sister, my iPhone warns me she has silenced notifications, implying she may not see it right away. The weird thing is that she typically responds right away or within minutes. Despite her habitual use of her phone's Do Not Disturb function, she is pretty much always on her phone.This didn't immediately make sense to me. I (a millennial, in case that isn't already obvious by my bewildered tone) have always used Do Not Disturb for times when I'
  
  Read more

• Tennessee could add 'covenant marriage' with proposed bill

  02-03-2025 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Tennessee lawmaker would like to add a new kind of marriage to the books through a bill filed in the General Assembly. State Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) has filed HB 0315, which would enact the "Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act."According to its text, the bill would create a new kind of marriage agreement between Tennesseans.A "covenant marriage" is defined in the bill as one entered into by one man and one woman, each having reached the "age of majority," wh
  
  Read more

• Grocery shoppers are using these strategies to combat inflation: survey

  02-03-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For the vast majority of Americans who don't grow what they eat, it's not feasible to avoid eye-watering prices at the grocery store. However, a recent study found that most shoppers are getting creative to save money.A LendingTree survey of 2,000 people found that 88% of shoppers said they're approaching grocery aisles differently as prices continued to grow from Dec. 2024 to Jan. 2025, jumping up .7%. January's food prices were 2.5% higher than the same month in 2024."When so
  
  Read more

• UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine

  02-03-2025 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain, France, and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as European leaders assembled in London to discuss ending the war.The meeting has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump, who blasted him Friday at the White House as being ungrateful for U.S. support against the invasion by Russia.
  
  Read more

• Should you expect a check from Elon Musk's DOGE cuts?

  02-03-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump wants to take some of the savings that come from Elon Musk's government efficiency push and return it directly to taxpayers, but that doesn't mean you should expect a check in the mail anytime soon.Trump recently endorsed the idea — which started on social media — of sending 20% of the Department of Government Efficiency's savings back to taxpayers as a "DOGE dividend."“I love it. A 20% dividend, so to speak, for the money that we're
  
  Read more

• What if we didn't 'spring forward' when daylight saving time begins?

  02-03-2025 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In a short time, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as our clocks jump forward to daylight saving time. But what if the clocks didn’t change?Most federal and state efforts to end the observance of seasonal daylight saving time have been focused on locking the clocks on permanent daylight saving time. That would mean springing ahead an hour in March and not falling back an hour in November. However, some states are looking to remain on permanent standard t
  
  Read more

• AFR fire chief voices concerns about city council proposal

  02-03-2025 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two city councilors are making a push that would change staffing requirements for Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR). Now, the fire chief is voicing her concerns about the proposal and the impact it would have on her teams."If there was ever a time that I felt there was directives that I was not comfortable with as the chief, that I was going to make that known," said Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo.The resolution, sponsored by Councilor Joaquin Baca and Council Presi
  
  Read more

• Firefighters working to contain pair of wildfires in South Carolina

  02-03-2025 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Evacuations are underway after a wildfire broke out in the Carolina Forest in Horry County, South Carolina.More than 50 people have checked into a Red Cross shelter at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center as state Forestry Commission officials estimate the wildfire to be at least 1,200 acres.Along with Horry County's massive wildfire, roughly 175 smaller wildfires had broken out across the state, impacting 4,200 acres of land, according to the state Fire Marshal.
  By
  
  Read more

• Evacuations ramp up as South Carolina wildfires spread, impacting 4,200 acres of land

  02-03-2025 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Evacuations are underway after a wildfire broke out in the Carolina Forest in Horry County, South Carolina.More than 50 people have checked into a Red Cross shelter at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center as state Forestry Commission officials estimate the wildfire to be at least 1,200 acres.Along with Horry County's massive wildfire, roughly 175 smaller wildfires have broken out across the state, impacting 4,200 acres of land, according to the state Fire Marshal.
  G
  
  Read more

• Evacuations ramp up as South Carolina wildfire grows to 1,200 acres

  02-03-2025 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Evacuations are underway after a wildfire broke out in the Carolina Forest in Horry County, South Carolina.More than 50 people have checked into a Red Cross shelter at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center as state Forestry Commission officials estimate the wildfire to be at least 1,200 acres.Dozens of fire agencies from across the Carolinas have joined Horry County crews as they work against the sweeping wildfire.Residents are urged by officials to move quickly
  
  Read more

• About 8 in 10 say they've recently experienced extreme weather: Survey

  02-03-2025 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Roughly 80 percent of Americans said they have recently experienced extreme weather, according to a new poll.The survey, released Friday from The Associated Press/NORC Research Center, found that over the last five years, about half of the public reported being affected by extreme heat waves or cold weather. Roughly 70 percent also say they consider these weather events to be influenced by climate change. This feeling varies across party lines, however. Nearly 90 percent
  
  Read more

• Rain and snow across parts of New Mexico

  02-03-2025 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  The first system of many has made its way into the state this morning. This storm is bringing some spotty rain, a few sprinkles, and very light mountain snowfall to areas along and north of I-40 early this morning. Winds will be stronger in eastern New Mexico this afternoon, with gusts as high as 65 mph.Stronger winds develop Monday afternoon as another storm scrapes across New Mexico. Wind gusts up to 60 mph will be possible across a large area of New Mexico. These kinds of high winds are likel
  
  Read more

• Lobos shine at Mountain West indoor championships, women win gold

  02-03-2025 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 Mountain West indoor track and field championships wrapped up inside the Albuquerque Convention Center on Saturday. As a team, the New Mexico women won gold while the men won silver. The win by the women's team marks the first for UNM since 2014.The women's team championship was thanks in part to three individual titles on the final day of competition. Judy Rono won the 800-meter while Pamela Kosgei won both the mile and 3,000-meter.The men's team e
  
  Read more

• Hocevar takes his aggressive style to COTA with a promise to keep racing hard in search of 1st win

  02-03-2025 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Carson Hocevar seems intent on driving as aggressive as ever.After all, he was the runner-up in Atlanta for a career-best finish. It also prompted a week of criticism from some veteran drivers, and warnings not to make things harder on himself by making enemies on the track.Spire Motorsports' 22-year-old driver has treated it all with a shrug and a promise to keep it going Sunday in NASCAR's first road race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas.“I'm planni
  
  Read more

• Connor Zilisch's 'not smart' moves lead him to victory at Focused Health 250 in Austin

  02-03-2025 02:27 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While most people are busy entering adulthood at 18 years old, Connor Zilisch is winning professional stock car races.Zilisch shrugged off early and late trouble to capture the checkered flag in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 on Saturday at Circuit of the Americas. It's his second career win on NASCAR's second circuit. How to watch the NASCAR races at Austin’s Circuit of the AmericasZilisch had to take a penalty for entering the pits when they were close
  
  Read more

• Lee Kunzman, 'persistent' Indy 500 veteran, dies at 80

  02-03-2025 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — Lee Kunzman, who made four career Indianapolis 500 starts, died at 80 years old on Thursday, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Saturday.IMS reported that Kunzman started his Indy 500 career in 1972, overcoming serious injuries — including a crash that caused "...severe burns on 40 percent of his body and multiple fractures" — to get there. His best qualifying spot was during his final start in 1979, where he was 11th.Kunzman's best finish in his IN
  
  Read more

• 1 firefighter hurt, family displaced in house fire in Anthony

  02-03-2025 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One firefighter suffered what are being called minor injuries and a family was displaced after a house fire on Saturday, March 1 in Anthony, New Mexico, Doña Ana County said in a news release.The fire happened just before 11 a.m. along the 1100 block of Adams Street.Photos from Doña Ana CountyPhotos from Doña Ana CountyPhotos from Doña Ana CountyPhotos from Doña Ana CountyPhotos from Doña Ana CountyPhotos from Doña Ana Cou
  
  Read more

• 'Want to see them trade some paint': NASCAR fans, drivers excited for modified COTA course

  02-03-2025 02:22 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As engines roared and cars rumbled around Circuit of the Americas for practice Friday, drivers got a chance to take on the modified track, and fans got to see where cars could potentially trade some paint.Unlike the four previous times NASCAR has raced at COTA, this year's track is shorter, going down from 3.41 miles to 2.3 miles. Rather than drive the full circuit like Formula 1 events, NASCAR cut out more than a mile, increasing the race from 68 laps to 100 so fans can se
  
  Read more

• Threatening letter sent to northern Colorado family over MAGA banner

  02-03-2025 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  SEVERANCE, Colo. (KDVR) — A Severance, Colorado family says they recently received a threatening letter in the mail in response to a "Make America Great Again" banner posted in their front yard. The sign in their front yard reads, "This is ultra MAGA country." A family member says the letter was delivered to their mailbox on Wednesday. Upside-down American flag hung briefly from 2nd flatiron amid NOAA, NWS layoffsThe typed letter said that if the residents keep "putting them (MAGA flags) u
  
  Read more

• Extradition of 29 cartel leaders shows Mexico 'can do more'

  02-03-2025 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The extradition from Mexico of 29 drug suspects on Thursday had a special meaning for the family of an American hero, former U.S. Marshal Robert Almonte says.That’s because one of the individuals walking off the extradition flight was Rafael Caro Quintero. He was the man who allegedly ordered the abduction, torture and murder of former Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in Guadalajara in 1985, Almonte said.Mexico
  
  Read more

• Did police violate Luigi Mangione's rights at arrest?

  02-03-2025 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's defense has filed a motion to suppress evidence, arguing that Altoona police violated the 26-year-old's rights and unlawfully detained him.
  Blair County defense attorney Thomas Dickey, who is representing Mangione, alleges that police then illegally seized Mangione's backpack and other personal belongings.Former NYPD Lt. Cmdr. Joe Cardinale believes police were "very professional." Luigi Mangione speaks out for first tim
  
  Read more

• Lobo men's basketball takes down Air Force by 21

  02-03-2025 02:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team got back in the win column with a victory over Air Force on Saturday. New Mexico defeated the Falcons 92-71.New Mexico never trailed and jumped out to a 9-0 run early in the first half. Nelly Jr Joseph made his presence known down low as he had a double-double by halftime.The UNM defense stepped up and forced the Falcons to 20 turnovers. The Lobos proceeded to score 28 points off turnovers.It was a balanced scoring attack for t
  
  Read more

• Will Demi Moore be the first Best Actress from a horror film in 14 years?

  02-03-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — This Sunday, four first-time Oscar nominees and one previously nominated actress will all vie for the Best Actress statuette at the 97th Academy Awards. But one actress' win would be a big win for the horror genre, which has historically been overlooked by the Academy.
  While over the years there have been numerous horror films and performances not acknowledged by the Academy, this year's Oscar ceremony could be a little different.
  This image released by Mubi shows Demi Moore in
  
  Read more

• Rain and snow chances returns for parts of New Mexico

  02-03-2025 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The first system of many is making its way toward the state this evening. This storm will bring a chance for spotty rain, a few sprinkles, and very light mountain snowfall to areas along and north of I-40 early Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Winds will be stronger in eastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon, with gusts as high as 65 mph.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in officer-inv
  
  Read more

• Career game from Lauro lifts Lobos to comeback against Fresno State

  02-03-2025 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo women's basketball team played a road game against Fresno State on Saturday. New Mexico trailed 31-9 in the second quarter. They won 65-61.With the Lobos trailing big in the second quarter, sophomore Paris Lauro checked into the game. She provided an instant spark by draining multiple buckets to begin a comeback. In total, Lauro finished the game 7-9 from the field and 4-5 from three, to end with a career-high 18 points.In addition to Lauro, two oth
  
  Read more

• Car show benefits Volcano Vista band

  02-03-2025 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The parking lot of Volcano Vista High School was taken over by vintage rides Saturday in an effort to raise money for the Volcano Vista Hawk band. This was the event's second year. Animal Humane New Mexico launches ‘Raise a Day’ campaignOfficials said that with such a dedicated car community across the city, all organizers had to say was "car show," and the support showed up. "What's the coolest way to fundraise money, to support music education
  
  Read more

• Bernco Youth Services Center holds rapid hire event

  02-03-2025 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Facing staffing issues, the Bernalillo County Youth Services Center held a rapid hire event Saturday at its main campus near Second and Montaño, looking to hire over 30 people. Officials said they are hiring for two positions, a youth program officer, both levels one and two. CYFD: Proposed budget would create funding shortfall for servicesThey are looking for people who have a passion for public service. All applicants will go through a six-week acad
  
  Read more

• African American culture and history celebrated at CNM summit

  02-03-2025 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The African American Youth Empowerment Summit (AAYES), hosted at CNM's College and Career High School, celebrated African American culture and history on Saturday. It was also a chance for dozens of high school students to network.No matter what their background, all APS students were welcome to the celebration. The goal of the event was to help students foster a sense of community that they can lean on and learn from. House Dem’s nearly $11 billion bu
  
  Read more

• NMDOJ raise concerns over lottery app

  02-03-2025 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice has issued an opinion on the legality of a mobile app that allows New Mexico players to play state lottery games online. The governor has asked Attorney General Raul Torrez to look into the legality of the Jackpocket App, asking if the app violated several state laws. CYFD: Proposed budget would create funding shortfall for servicesIn his response, Torrez and his office say Jackpocket is, in effect, selling lottery tickets for a
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!