Albuquerque news

• Despite winter storms, water expert warns of bleak snowmelt runoff

  21-02-2021 05:21
  
  Fleck said it’s normal for the state to experience a few storms this time of year, but the added moisture won’t do a lot to help the snowpack.
  
  Read more

• New Mexico man complicit in deadly 7-Eleven shooting in 2012 violates probation

  29-04-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who served nearly a decade in prison for his role in the murder of a 7-Eleven employee about 12 years ago is back in jail after he violated his probation.
  Julian Deherrera was part of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven on Central and University that turned deadly when one of his accomplices, Eloy Aguilar, shot and killed 36-year-old Chad Mercer, who was working there at the time.
  Deherrera pleaded guilty to armed robbery and conspiracy a decade ago and w
  
  Read more

• 10th Celebrations of Heroes Graduation and Gala held in ABQ

  29-04-2024 05:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit honored the veterans in the community and the dogs by their side.Paws and Stripes hosted the 10th Celebration of Heroes Graduation and Gala this weekend at the Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque.Story continues below
  News: Albuquerque grandmother speaks out about shooting intruder in her homeTrending: Atrisco Heritage High School employees placed on leave after prom controversyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico April 26-May 2New M
  
  Read more

• Drier and warmer conditions into the workweek

  29-04-2024 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  We have seen a much quieter day across the state today with a couple of spotty showers developing across northern New Mexico, along with a couple light showers across south-central New Mexico as well. Heading through the late evening and overnight, skies will continue to clear across the state.
  Temperatures started a warming trend this afternoon that will continue through the middle of the workweek. Drier conditions unfortunately will move in for the majority of the week, bringing back a fire th
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Avian flu in cows prompts USDA mandates

  29-04-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requiring new mandates after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI) H5N1 was discovered in dairy cattle.On April 29, a Federal Order is going into effect to try and reduce the spread of the avian flu. The order will encompass the following things:For lactating dairy cattle -
  Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal
  
  Read more

• East Mountain overtakes NMMI in district with doubleheader sweep

  29-04-2024 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Mountain Baseball Team hosted a pivotal game on Saturday against NMMI. The two teams are battling at the top of the 3A District 4/5, and after sweeping a doubleheader, East Mountain now takes over the top of the district with an 8-1 record.Bison moved from Yellowstone to Taos PuebloEast Mountain came back in game one after scoring 8 runs in the 8th winning to win 10-5. In game two, the Timberwolves also came back late and won via a walk-off grand sl
  
  Read more

• National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts second health fair

  29-04-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Hispanic Cultural Center held its second annual health fair on Sunday.The free event provided health care services, resources, and education to the community.All attendees to the Día de Salud Health Fair had access to screenings like blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, and immunizations. MVD kiosks available at 5 Albuquerque grocery storesThe festival also promoted relaxation with chair massages and food demonstrations throughout t
  
  Read more

• Cinco de Mayo run promotes active way to celebrate early

  29-04-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rather than celebrating Cinco de Mayo with drinks, dancing, and food, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) gave the community a more active way to celebrate a week early and all for a good cause.The cultural center and run-fit hosted the annual Cinco de Mayo run morning, where runners could participate in a 5K run or walk, a 10K run or walk, or even a KidsK for the younger participants. Albuquerque Sunport looks to update baggage systemThe run r
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• South Valley locals celebrate with parade, performances

  29-04-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunday was South Valley Pride Day, giving people in the area plenty of reason to celebrateThe celebration closed a stretch of Isleta Boulevard for a parade; those who attended were able to grab some classic South Valley food from trucks, enjoy cultural performances from several dance and cheer teams, and enjoy music from an Atrisco Heritage Academy High School student mariachi band. Bison moved from Yellowstone to Taos PuebloPart of South Valley Pride Day wa
  
  Read more

• Trial date set for South Carolina man linked to New Mexico State Police officer's death

  28-04-2024 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Marion man accused in the March 15 killing of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare will go to trial this summer, according to federal court records.Jaremy Smith, 33, pleaded not guilty on April 18 to charges including carjacking resulting in death, causing death by the discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, kidnapping resulting in death and interstate transport of a stolen vehicle.Jury selection and a potential start to the tri
  
  Read more

• Sunland Park crews put out truck on fire in desert

  28-04-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sunland Park Fire Department put out a truck fire late Saturday night, April 27, according to the department's X account.Firefighters from Sunland Park were dispatched just before 11 p.m. Saturday to the desert area along the 200 block of Lonnie Street. When they arrived, they found a truck that was fully engulfed in flames.
  No injuries were reported. The vehicle was abandoned but the fire seems suspicious, fire officials told KTSM in a followup.Photos courtesy of Su
  
  Read more

• Part of Interstate 40 reopens after derailment near AZ-NM border

  28-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A portion of Interstate 40 has reopened following a derailment, and the evacuation status in the area has changed.The McKinley County Fire Department said westbound I-40 at mile marker 126 is open to traffic after a train derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border. However, eastbound traffic is still closed.Evacuations have been lifted, and authorities are still monitoring the area. They stated, that right now, there isn't any concerning air quality. Albuquerque m
  
  Read more

• New video shows derailed train explosion near AZ-NM border

  28-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New dashcam video shows the dramatic explosion after a train derailed at the New Mexico-Arizona border Friday afternoon. Officials say they don't know what caused the explosion yet, but they do know a total of 35 train cars belonging to BNSF were involved in the crash- according to the McKinley County Fire & Rescue."There was a report, that initially, there was a large explosion," explained Lawrence Montoya Jr., Fire Chief for McKinley County Fire & Rescue.
  
  Read more

• New video: Derailed train explodes near AZ-NM border Friday, Interstate 40 reopens

  28-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New dashcam video shows the dramatic explosion after a train derailed at the New Mexico-Arizona border Friday afternoon. Officials say they don't know what caused the explosion yet, but they do know a total of 35 train cars belonging to BNSF were involved in the crash- according to the McKinley County Fire & Rescue."There was a report, that initially, there was a large explosion," explained Lawrence Montoya Jr., Fire Chief for McKinley County Fire & Rescue.
  
  Read more

• Interstate 40 reopens after derailment near AZ-NM border

  28-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A portion of Interstate 40 has reopened following a derailment, and the evacuation status in the area has changed.The McKinley County Fire Department said westbound I-40 at mile marker 126 is open to traffic after a train derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border. Eastbound I-40 is also open from mile marker 333. Delays are expected.
  Evacuations have been lifted, and authorities are still monitoring the area. They stated, that right now, there isn't any concernin
  
  Read more

• Man pleads guilty in migrants-for-drugs investigation

  28-04-2024 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A man who initially told authorities he was picking up a friend’s relatives at 2 a.m. at the base of a mountain straddling the Mexican border has pleaded guilty to migrant smuggling.Armando Fierro Jr. on Wednesday signed a plea agreement in U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico admitting he knew the “relatives” were migrants he intended to transport in an SUV to a stash house before two U.S. Border Patrol vehicles intercepted
  
  Read more

• San Diego is the 'epicenter' for illegal immigration, county supervisor says

  28-04-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- County Supervisor Jim Desmond says San Diego is the new epicenter for migrants and illegal immigration.Desmond's office reported that on Tuesday alone, Border Patrol agents apprehended 2,000 unlawful border crossers within the San Diego Sector, including 206 Chinese nationals.
  Desmond says the recent surge in unlawful crossings has "propelled San Diego to the unfortunate position of leading all nine southern border sectors in April, a trend unseen since the 1990s."De
  
  Read more

• Warmer and drier heading forward

  28-04-2024 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  Winds died down last night along with the rain and snow ending as well. Quieter weather returns starting today. Winds may still be breezy in a few areas, but much lighter than Saturday. A couple of spotty showers will also develop in northern New Mexico but will be very hit or miss this afternoon. Temperatures started a warming trend this afternoon that will continue through the middle of next week. Unfortunately, it will stay dry next week though with a slight chance for rain returning in the e
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque man, arrested for 4th DWI, asks to return to work as bartender

  28-04-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows the moments an Albuquerque man is arrested by a Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy for a suspected DWI, but this isn't his first time getting caught drinking and driving behind the wheel.Deputy: "How much have you had to drink tonight, brother?"
  Driver: "Honestly, one beer."Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Hammerel is shown speaking with a driver he just pulled over in northwest Albuquerque, near Alameda and Ellison, back on April 10.
  
  Read more

• New Mexicans encouraged to participate in 'City Nature Challenge'

  28-04-2024 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City Nature Challenge has made its way back to the Albuquerque area.Throughout the weekend, the global initiative is calling for people to take photos of plants and wildlife around the city and share them online using the iNaturalist app.Participants are able to upload photos from around Beranalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties.The idea behind the challenge is to collect find and document all kinds of wildlife observations and to help identify s
  
  Read more

• Winds, rain, snow, and thunder push through parts of New Mexico

  28-04-2024 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered rain and snow showers, along with a few embedded thunderstorms have been moving through much of western, central, and northern New Mexico today with breezy winds. Some areas picking up over .50" of precipitation over the past 18 hours.
  Winds die down Saturday night and the rain and snow will end overnight as well. Quieter weather returns starting Sunday. Winds may still be breezy in a few areas, but much lighter than Saturday. A couple of spotty showers will also develop in northern Ne
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque Sunport looks to update baggage system

  28-04-2024 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sunport is looking to make some major upgrades. This time, it'll be behind the scenes to their baggage system. Checked bags may soon find a different way to an aircraft at the Albuquerque International Sunport. "It's a process that passengers do not see, but it is part of the system of getting their luggage inspected and onto the airplanes, so it's an important upgrade to the Sunport," said Manny Manriquez, innovation & comme
  
  Read more

• Team USA's Mariah Duran gives back to New Mexico skating community

  28-04-2024 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque native and Team USA skateboarder Mariah Duran came home to the Duke City for an event with US Eagle Federal Credit Union on Saturday. To promote its new branch in the South Valley, US Eagle hosted Duran for a day packed with skating, giveaways, autographs, pictures, and more. It was a chance for the community to interact with Duran as she continued her journey to the Paris Olympics."I'm super excited to just give back to the community, the commun
  
  Read more

• Lobo football wraps up spring practice

  28-04-2024 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was only 15 practices, but UNM Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall said the last month has felt like three years. While the recruiting grind will continue, practice will come to a halt for a few months as the Lobos concluded spring ball on Saturday.Even though it has only been a short amount of time under the new coaching regime, the consensus around the program is that the culture has already completely changed. From on the fieldwork to the attitude th
  
  Read more

• Plants, pollinators are focus of Open Space's educational event

  28-04-2024 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Common Edge Habitat Field invited the community out on Saturday to learn all about plants and the pollinators they attract.Organizers of the event said it was a chance for the community to learn the names of plants, how they should plant them, and why they're so important to pollinators like bees and butterflies. Clinic helps those who can’t afford regular dentist visits in Santa FeThe Open Space manager said events like this one are great ways to
  
  Read more

• BioPark Botanic Garden shares seed, plant info with local kids

  28-04-2024 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Earth Day may be over, but several people in Albuquerque are still doing their part to help the planet.The annual Children's Seed Festival was held Saturday in the BioPark's Botanic Garden.Story continues below
  News: Albuquerque grandmother speaks out about shooting intruder in her homeTrending: Atrisco Heritage High School employees placed on leave after prom controversyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico April 26-May 2New Mexico: Bison moved f
  
  Read more

• Clinic helps those who can't afford regular dentist visits in Santa Fe

  28-04-2024 01:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A free dental clinic was held in Santa Fe on Friday and Saturday for those who don't have access or cannot afford the care.New Mexico Mission of Mercy kicked off the free clinic Friday morning at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. ‘Spring into Summer’ keeps community in the loop on seasonal activitiesThey invited the community to get free work including fillings, cleanings, and extractions.Attendees didn't need to make an appointment, but
  
  Read more

• 'Spring into Summer' keeps community in the loop on seasonal activities

  28-04-2024 01:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque (CABQ) made informing and learning a little more fun this weekend with their "Spring into Summer" event.CABQ invited the community to the Barelas Park and community center on Saturday for games, food trucks, music, and most importantly, information!Families could learn all about the youth programs offered throughout the summer across Albuquerque.Story continues below
  News: Albuquerque grandmother speaks out about shooting intruder in
  
  Read more

• Gathering of Nations 2024 nears end

  28-04-2024 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday marks the final day of Albuquerque's 2024 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow at Expo New Mexico.Over the past 40 years, the event has grown to be one of the world's most recognized festivals, giving Native people a place to gather and celebrate their culture through song, dance, and community. Bison moved from Yellowstone to Taos PuebloOrganizers said the gathering of the nations isn't just an event you attend, it's something people take with them in thei
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque Police Dept. says man found with victim's vehicle, 13 credit cards after February murder

  28-04-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities have connected two people to a homicide in February.The Albuquerque Police Department arrested Daniel Hadders, 27, on Friday; they think he was involved in Christopher Fallen's, 48, death.Fallen's father reported he had last heard from his son on February 2 via text.On February 6, Fallen's body was found in his home, on Calle del Ranchero NE, by his business partners. His head was wrapped in tape, his hands and shins were bound, and a belt was ar
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!