Albuquerque news

• The EPA is removing some 'forever chemical' limits – how can I protect my drinking water?

  18-05-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As President Trump's EPA prepares to roll back some of the safeguards against so-called "forever chemicals," some Americans may be wondering what they can do to protect their drinking water.On Wednesday, the EPA said it will weaken some of the limits that were put in place under former President Biden last year to minimize PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and babies bei
  
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• APD: Dead body found in crashed car in northwest Albuquerque

  18-05-2025 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a death as a homicide in the area of Rio Grande Blvd. and I-40. Police say they responded to a call of a vehicle crashing into the wall of a house on the 900 block of 23rd St. NW. APD charge woman in Friday night stabbingFirst responders confirmed the male driver of the vehicle was dead at the scene. Homicide detectives were called to investigate at 5:40 a.m. after evidence determined the driver was ki
  
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• Strong winds, warm temperatures and fire threat to start the week

  18-05-2025 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A storm system scrapes across New Mexico today and tomorrow, bringing high winds back in the afternoon hours, especially for areas along and south of I-40. This is where wind gusts up to 55 mph will be possible both afternoons. Areas of blowing dust are likely in southern New Mexico. A high fire danger will also develop with these high winds and dry conditions. Meanwhile, isolated showers and storms will move through northwestern and northern New Mexico. Some snow
  
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• High-Speed RV chase ends in deadly crash after police attempt to end pursuit; New Mexico Crime Files

  18-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week on New Mexico Crime Files, David Barber had been on the run for over a month when he decided to take things too far. After leading police on a high-speed chase in 2017 through a large swath of Albuquerque, APD attempted to put a stop to the getaway. When police clipped the back of the stolen RV, the RV veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into a car. The driver of that car, Tito Pacheco, died.Then, in 2008, when photos of a masked and yet unidentifi
  
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• Windy weather continues

  18-05-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Winds have picked up once again across the state again this afternoon. A storm system scrapes across New Mexico Sunday and Monday, bringing high winds back in the afternoon hours, especially for areas along and south of I-40. This is where wind gusts up to 55 mph will be possible both afternoons. Areas of blowing dust are likely in southern New Mexico. A high fire danger will also develop with these high winds and dry conditions. Meanwhile, isolated showers and storms will move through northwest
  
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• Multi-agency rescue mission leads to Blackhawk helicopter landing on UNM campus

  18-05-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a multi-agency rescue mission that started in northern New Mexico and ended with the National Guard landing a helicopter on UNM's campus. "We were wheels up immediately," said Hank Minitrez, spokesperson for the New Mexico National Guard.According to the National Guard, they received a call Friday evening about the incident along the Canadian River in Colfax County, saying one person was unconscious, and another had a broken leg. Local authorities att
  
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• Both embankment slides now open at Albuquerque’s Juan Tabo Hills Park

  18-05-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two years and multiple delays, both embankment slides at Juan Tabo Hills Park are finally open to the public. The city celebrated the opening of the second slide Saturday, thanks in part to a determined local 10-year-old named Benny Metzger.
  Benny, who recently celebrated his birthday, was the first to ride down the long-awaited yellow tube slide. "I have literally never been the guest of honor at a place, ever, in my whole entire life," Bennie sa
  
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• 2025 high school baseball champions crowned

  18-05-2025 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024-2025 high school sports season officially came to a close on Saturday with the state baseball championships. Title games were held in classes 2A-5A. 2025 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets5AThe class 5A title game featured district rivals Eldorado and Sandia. The Matadors jumped out to an early lead thanks to a four-run first inning. After that, Sandia kept its foot on the gas and eventually won 13-4. It is the first baseball championsh
  
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• State track and field meet: 2025 4A-5A results

  18-05-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 track and field state championships concluded on Saturday. Team standings are listed below while individual results can be found here.5ABoys
  Cleveland - 73Organ Mountain - 64La Cueva - 60
  Girls
  Rio Rancho - 56Eldorado - 52La Cueva - 46
  4ABoys
  Albuquerque Academy - 74.5Artesia - 71St. Pius X - 65
  Girls
  Los Alamos - 111Albuquerque Academy - 102Moriarty - 53
  
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• International District Community Garden reopens

  18-05-2025 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The International District is looking a little greener with the reopening of their Old Community Garden. It's a space where young people are learning some lessons that can be tough to teach in the middle of the city.Story continues below
  Food: Albuquerque shop makes ‘Top 50 Donuts’ list on YelpTrending: New Mexico’s largest electricity provider is raising its rate in 2025, 2026Events: What’s happening around New Mexico May 16-22: Boot
  
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• Centennial, Silver claim 2025 softball championships

  18-05-2025 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024-2025 New Mexico high school softball season wrapped up on Saturday at UNM. Championship games were played in classes 4A and 5A.5A
  In a matchup of No. 1 vs No. 2, Centennial and La Cueva played for the second time in the tournament. After winning the first match, the Hawks only needed one victory to claim the blue trophy. Centennial took care of business with a 10-1 win. With the win, Centennial ended the season 30-0. It is the second consecutive cha
  
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• Winrock hosts event teaching community to live alongside wildlife

  18-05-2025 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City officials were down at Winrock Saturday morning, teaching humans the best way to live alongside some of our smaller and wilder neighbors. "Urban wildlife are the critters that you would often encounter, for example, in your backyard. Like squirrels and bunnies and raccoons and maybe even coyotes. We know there are ways to peacefully coexist with those animals," says Stacy Sutton-Kerby, chief government affairs officer with Animal Protection Voters. APD
  
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• ACLU sues Nevada school district over graduation regalia policy

  18-05-2025 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Although Nevada has a law that allows students to wear certain regalia on their caps and gowns at school graduation ceremonies, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a student, stating that the Las Vegas-area Clark County School District isn't following the law.“For the fourth year in a row, we are again hearing stories about CCSD schools enforcing unconstitutional restrictions on students’ decorating their caps and gowns at their
  
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• Student who was called racial slur on North Carolina school bus speaks out

  18-05-2025 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — The North Carolina girl who was on the receiving end of profanities and a racial slur, while on a Currituck County school bus Thursday said she was shocked by what the woman said to her.The incident, captured on a video obtained by Nexstar's WAVY, shows a woman, later identified by police as Samantha Spoor, 35, yelling at the girl, eighth-grade Moyock Middle School student Savannah Bailey. VIDEO: Woman boards Currituck school bus, yells at studentsSavan
  
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• Rio Rancho neighborhood hold giant yard sale

  18-05-2025 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Rio Rancho had residents do some spring cleaning. They cleared out their closets, attics, and sheds for their biggest yard sale.Community members gathered at Cabezon Park to sell their goodies as well as sift through other people's items to see if they could find their own treasure to walk away with. One seller at Saturday's event was a self-proclaimed claw machine master but ran out of room for his prizes, so he was giving them away. Rio Rancho C
  
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• First day of second annual Boots in the Park kicks off

  18-05-2025 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The music is bumping and the boots are scootin' down at Balloon Fiesta Park this weekend as the second annual Boots in the Park festival kicked off Saturday. Organizers say this year's event is bigger than last year, both in the size of the crowds and the length of the celebration. Renewable energy focus of Balloon Fiesta Park Earth Day festival"The reason we went to two days versus the one day last year is being in our first year in the market, and seeing 1
  
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• APD reports 933 total arrests in 2025 so far

  18-05-2025 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police released the latest numbers from their efforts to clean up Central Avenue. "Our data shows that Central Avenue is the place that we should be devoting resources," says Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina.APD says they began a year ago focusing on the east side of Central, but recently, they have slowly been moving these special operations west. So far this year, they have made 933 arrests, 597 of those arrests were charged with felonies
  
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• South Valley Youth Initiative brings resources to 'underserved' area

  18-05-2025 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a part of the city that community members say lacks youth resources. In response, those members have organized a series of events designed to help fill the gap. Local schools and businesses are investing in the South Valley one event at a time. The South Valley Youth Initiative is designed to provide a space for youth in the area.The first event took place in April, but organizers have hopes it will continue for years to come.“The genesis of
  
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