<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Albuquerque with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Fire crew with members from Roswell Correctional Center extinguishes brush fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chaves County District 8 Volunteer Fire crew recently responded to a brush fire at a pecan orchard in Hagerman, according to the New Mexico Corrections Department. The crew included incarcerated individuals and officers from the Roswell Correctional Center, who worked together for several hours to extinguish the fire. "A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volunteer-fire-crew-with-members-from-roswell-correctional-center-extinguishes-brush-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volunteer-fire-crew-with-members-from-roswell-correctional-center-extinguishes-brush-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM Health impacted by cyberattack]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Health System is experiencing a cybersecurity issue on Monday due to a cyberattack. Currently, all ambulance traffic is being diverted to other hospitals and all appointments at all clinics today have been cancelled. Therefore, UNM Health patients should not show up at UNM Health facilities on Monday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-health-impacted-by-cyberattack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-health-impacted-by-cyberattack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know in New Mexico as daylight saving time comes to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It's almost that time of year again. Daylight saving time ends this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 1 - the earliest date possible. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks will turn back to 1 a.m. This technically gives us an extra hour of sleep, but in turn, the sun will set earlier in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-to-know-in-new-mexico-as-daylight-saving-time-comes-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-to-know-in-new-mexico-as-daylight-saving-time-comes-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change was announced in a public update released Friday by CEO John Reilly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/six-flags-announces-new-safety-measure-after-fatal-goliath-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/six-flags-announces-new-safety-measure-after-fatal-goliath-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a "potential security concern," the airline has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/concerning-hijack-text-prompts-united-flight-to-turn-back-cockpit-audio-indicates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/concerning-hijack-text-prompts-united-flight-to-turn-back-cockpit-audio-indicates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico college enrollment rises for five years in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – College enrollment in New Mexico has increased for the fifth consecutive year, according to preliminary fall 2026 census data released by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.  A total of 115,231 students are enrolled at public colleges and universities statewide, a 1.2 percent increase from 2025. Statewide enrollment has grown 14.9 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-college-enrollment-rises-for-five-years-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-college-enrollment-rises-for-five-years-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z may love Dictionary.com's Word of the Year for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gen Z-related term has, once again, been named the Word of the Year by Dictionary.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gen-z-may-love-dictionarycoms-word-of-the-year-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gen-z-may-love-dictionarycoms-word-of-the-year-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Agua Fria Street in Santa Fe temporarily closes for sewer line repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Part of a Santa Fe street is closed through Thursday as a sewer line is repaired. The closure impacts the area near 1310 Agua Fria Street. The closure is expected to last from Saturday, Oct. 24 to Thursday, Oct. 29 at about 4 p.m. Drivers are asked to avoid the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/part-of-agua-fria-street-in-santa-fe-temporarily-closes-for-sewer-line-repair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/part-of-agua-fria-street-in-santa-fe-temporarily-closes-for-sewer-line-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special extended voting hours at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office polling site]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County will have special extended early voting hours at the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office following the temporary closure of the polling site on Thursday. The polling site will remain open one additional hour at the end of each day on Tuesday, October 27; Wednesday, October 28; and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/special-extended-voting-hours-at-santa-fe-county-clerks-office-polling-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/special-extended-voting-hours-at-santa-fe-county-clerks-office-polling-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eric-bauza-the-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-many-other-looney-tunes-characters-dies-suddenly-family-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eric-bauza-the-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-many-other-looney-tunes-characters-dies-suddenly-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[From GLP-1 drug prices to higher deductibles, several Medicare changes could affect seniors' wallets in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/open-enrollment-begins-what-medicare-beneficiaries-need-to-know-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/open-enrollment-begins-what-medicare-beneficiaries-need-to-know-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe tornado damages homes, Downwinders fight continues, Dry and mild, Sugar Skull Fun Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] First tornado in decades in Santa Fe damages multiple homes and displaces many families - For the first time in over 50 years, an EF-1 rated tornado tore through Santa Fe, causing damage to multiple homes and displacing families. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-tornado-damages-homes-downwinders-fight-continues-dry-and-mild-sugar-skull-fun-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-tornado-damages-homes-downwinders-fight-continues-dry-and-mild-sugar-skull-fun-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Influencer Cree Myles urges readers to stay curious; The Influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This week's episode of The Influencers features Cree Myles, known online for her viral literary videos. Her content focuses on highlighting authors of color and queer voices, with an emphasis on Black authors both in present day and through history. She creates a range of content from book recommendations and podcasting to hip-hop [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/book-influencer-cree-myles-urges-readers-to-stay-curious-the-influencers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/book-influencer-cree-myles-urges-readers-to-stay-curious-the-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms move through eastern New Mexico Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Some thunderstorms are moving through eastern New Mexico, with high-elevation snow wrapping up in the northern mountains. Clearer skies with calmer winds have allowed temperatures to drop more in western areas, while mild air is remaining out in front of a frontal boundary across the east plains. Low pressure to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thunderstorms-move-through-eastern-new-mexico-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thunderstorms-move-through-eastern-new-mexico-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late rally not enough as UNM drops exhibition matchup against Arizona State]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team showed plenty of fight against Big 12 opponent Arizona State, but a late second-half rally wasn't enough to complete the comeback. UNM fell to the Sun Devils 91-86 at The Pit on Sunday, despite holding its own on the glass and getting strong offensive performances [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/late-rally-not-enough-as-unm-drops-exhibition-matchup-against-arizona-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/late-rally-not-enough-as-unm-drops-exhibition-matchup-against-arizona-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Brawley, UNM defense deliver as Lobos build national momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos are making noise on the national stage. After a statement victory over North Dakota State, UNM football is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25, sitting at No. 27 in the latest poll with 41 votes. The Lobos are also ranked No. 29 in the Coaches [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/austin-brawley-unm-defense-deliver-as-lobos-build-national-momentum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/austin-brawley-unm-defense-deliver-as-lobos-build-national-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier weather returns to New Mexico heading into the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong to severe thunderstorms remained in place across much of southern and eastern New Mexico today with a Tornado Warning issued for parts of Quay county earlier. Some snow has begun to accumulate on the highest peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains this evening and will continue overnightnight. A few showers and thunderstorms will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returns-to-new-mexico-heading-into-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returns-to-new-mexico-heading-into-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family recounts their newborn baby rescued by New Mexico National Guard in middle of dangerous flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A race against time to save a newborn baby. As flooding destroyed roads and homes in San Juan County, an infant was having back-to-back seizures and rescue crews struggled to reach the family. As of Sunday, the family is in Albuquerque, where their baby is receiving medical treatment. With the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-recounts-their-newborn-baby-rescued-by-new-mexico-national-guard-in-middle-of-dangerous-flood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-recounts-their-newborn-baby-rescued-by-new-mexico-national-guard-in-middle-of-dangerous-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico downwinders continue fight for recognition &amp; compensation amid major win]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Communities impacted by radiation exposure across New Mexico from the Trinity Bomb test site are continuing their fight for recognition and compensation. Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, has spent years of her life advocating for families that have suffered generations of health issues and diseases from radiation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-downwinders-continue-fight-for-recognition-amp-compensation-amid-major-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-downwinders-continue-fight-for-recognition-amp-compensation-amid-major-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First tornado in decades in Santa Fe damages multiple homes and displaces many families]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in over 50 years, a tornado touched down in Santa Fe Saturday night, causing heavy damage to multiple homes and displacing families. At least eight homes were significantly damaged in Saturday night's tornado, including two with roof collapses. Residents of 70 years say they have never seen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-tornado-in-decades-in-santa-fe-damages-multiple-homes-and-displaces-many-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-tornado-in-decades-in-santa-fe-damages-multiple-homes-and-displaces-many-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First tornado in decades in Santa Fe damages homes, displaces families]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in over 50 years, a tornado touched down in Santa Fe Saturday night, causing heavy damage to multiple homes and displacing families. At least eight homes were significantly damaged in Saturday night's tornado, including two with roof collapses. Residents of 70 years say they have never seen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-tornado-in-decades-in-santa-fe-damages-homes-displaces-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-tornado-in-decades-in-santa-fe-damages-homes-displaces-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not one person that I ever met like RJ': Albuquerque community celebrates life of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, the Albuquerque community celebrated the life of the late Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte. Mitte started his acting career 20 years ago and was best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad. Mitte's film family, friends and fans gathered Sunday to celebrate the inspiring life he lived. "There [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/not-one-person-that-i-ever-met-like-rj-albuquerque-community-celebrates-life-of-breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/not-one-person-that-i-ever-met-like-rj-albuquerque-community-celebrates-life-of-breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque community celebrates life of 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, the Albuquerque community celebrated the life of the late Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte. Mitte started his acting career 20 years ago and was best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad. Mitte's film family, friends and fans gathered Sunday to celebrate the inspiring life he lived. "There [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-community-celebrates-life-of-breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-community-celebrates-life-of-breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County holds 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County held its 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run Sunday. The Día de los Muertos-themed run featured a timed 5K and a one-mile strut and stroll. The one-mile option also gave participants the option to walk an adoptable pet along the course with them. Event organizers said this event is one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-holds-12th-annual-sugar-skull-fun-run-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-holds-12th-annual-sugar-skull-fun-run-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portales police investigating deadly shooting late Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Portales police are investigating a deadly shooting late Saturday night after responding to a call regarding a man shot. Police were called to the 600 block of South Avenue B, near 6th Street, at about 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found 46-year-old Jesus Ornelas. Police said officers immediately initiated life-saving measures on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/portales-police-investigating-deadly-shooting-late-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/portales-police-investigating-deadly-shooting-late-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active pattern continues Sunday before drier conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning! Mother nature has brought quite the forecast for New Mexico this weekend. Saturday's weather brought the continuation of severe storms which brought flooding and tornado warnings to the state. Yesterday, there were reports of funnel clouds in the Timberon and Santa Fe areas with tornado warnings issued from the National Weather Service (NWS). [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/active-pattern-continues-sunday-before-drier-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/active-pattern-continues-sunday-before-drier-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime &amp; Universal Childcare: Race for Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. This week’s conversation focuses on priorities for the upcoming legislative session.Political Pulse asks the candidates what changes to state law they believe will reduce crime and address the problem of juveniles committing serious violent offenses. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crime-amp-universal-childcare-race-for-governor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crime-amp-universal-childcare-race-for-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water storage tank damaged in Socorro County, impacting area's water supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The community of San Antonio, New Mexico in Socorro County is dealing with water supply issues after someone vandalized the San Antonio water storage tank. The Socorro County Sheriff's Office is investigating this incident. But they say on Monday someone shot multiple bullets into the tank, causing over $100,000 in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/water-storage-tank-damaged-in-socorro-county-impacting-areas-water-supply/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/water-storage-tank-damaged-in-socorro-county-impacting-areas-water-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Rancho community gathers for annual fall festival to get into the spooky spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho community came together to celebrate the season Saturday at the city's annual "Fall Festival." Those who attended could enjoy live music, artisan vendors, a costume contest, pumpkin carving and a children's cakewalk. There was also some trunk-or-treating. The event, however, was partially moved inside to the Rio Rancho [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-community-gathers-for-annual-fall-festival-to-get-into-the-spooky-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-community-gathers-for-annual-fall-festival-to-get-into-the-spooky-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers continue into Sunday before drier weather next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms will continue moving across New Mexico late tonight. Rain and thunderstorms will gradually shift into eastern New Mexico Sunday as western parts of the state begin drying out. Northeastern New Mexico could receive another 1-3″ of rain, keeping the flooding threat high. Strong to severe thunderstorms will also remain possible across southern and southeastern [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-continue-into-sunday-before-drier-weather-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-continue-into-sunday-before-drier-weather-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNM hosts annual Community Assistance Fair helping Albuquerque residents with their utility bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of people were at Albuquerque High School Saturday getting free help with paying and lowering their utility bills. The Community Assistance Fair is the largest assistance event PNM puts on each year, and this year was no different. Over 40 community organizations attended to help individuals and families not only connect [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-hosts-annual-community-assistance-fair-helping-albuquerque-residents-with-their-utility-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-hosts-annual-community-assistance-fair-helping-albuquerque-residents-with-their-utility-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is as serious as it can get': San Juan County officials urging residents to stay alert entering Day 2 of flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Catastrophic flooding in San Juan County is now entering its second day Saturday. Officials said there's no clear timeline for when residents will be able to go back to their homes and they're urging everyone to stay alert. Hundreds of rescues are estimated, thousands of people are potentially affected and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/this-is-as-serious-as-it-can-get-san-juan-county-officials-urging-residents-to-stay-alert-entering-day-2-of-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/this-is-as-serious-as-it-can-get-san-juan-county-officials-urging-residents-to-stay-alert-entering-day-2-of-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: BCSO drone helps deputies find missing child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is sharing drone video of their recent rescue. BCSO said their drone helped find a mother searching for her child after the child wandered out of the yard through a hole dug by the family dog. BCSO said using their drone, deputies guided the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-bcso-drone-helps-deputies-find-missing-child/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-bcso-drone-helps-deputies-find-missing-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Boo at the Zoo' event bring community members together celebrating Halloween at ABQ BioPark]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ghouls and goblins of all ages attended this year's "Boo at the Zoo," including some of our own here at KRQE. Hundreds of people celebrated Halloween and the spooky season alongside Albuquerque BioPark's many ferocious beasts. Families could enjoy educational activities, a craft and enrichment-making station, themed games and, of course, trick-or-treating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/boo-at-the-zoo-event-bring-community-members-together-celebrating-halloween-at-abq-biopark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/boo-at-the-zoo-event-bring-community-members-together-celebrating-halloween-at-abq-biopark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New community farm providing local produce in the heart of South Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting local produce just got easier for the South Valley in Albuquerque with the grand opening of the Raices Sagradas Farm. The new community farming project is located at 1925 Citation Street in the heart of the South Valley. The farm is community-led and has a focus on food independence, indigenous agriculture [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-community-farm-providing-local-produce-in-the-heart-of-south-valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-community-farm-providing-local-produce-in-the-heart-of-south-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the flooding in San Juan County and southwest Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Heavy rains have threatened several communities throughout San Juan County in New Mexico as well as in southwest Colorado. The Animas River was expected to rise drastically Friday night into Saturday morning. On Friday, county leaders outlined the massive response underway and are urging residents to take evacuation warnings seriously. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-flooding-in-san-juan-county-and-southwest-colorado/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-flooding-in-san-juan-county-and-southwest-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall, storms continue across New Mexico on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning! Showers and a few storms have moved through New Mexico and southwest Colorado to start the weekend. A majority of the rain is moving through northeast New Mexico. Saturday's forecast has a continuation of the active pattern we have seen throughout the week. Showers and storms are expected to develop across the state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rainfall-storms-continue-across-new-mexico-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rainfall-storms-continue-across-new-mexico-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Night Football: Week 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD NEW MEXICO FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS MATCHUP FINAL WINNER Cleveland vs. Albuquerque High 50–0 Cleveland Carlsbad vs. Las Cruces 30–17 Carlsbad Hobbs vs. Clovis 48–14 Hobbs Santa Fe vs. Los Alamos 68–14 Santa Fe Texico vs. Eunice 38–7 Texico Lovington vs. Albuquerque Academy 50–7 Lovington Portales vs. Santa Teresa [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-10-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-10-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, severe weather threat continues into the weekend across New Mexico, southwest Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and storms will continue across parts of central and eastern New Mexico Friday night into Saturday morning. Another storm system will bring more widespread rain and thunderstorms this weekend, increasing the threat of flooding across central and eastern New Mexico. Thunderstorms will continue moving across New Mexico late Friday night. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-severe-weather-threat-continues-into-the-weekend-across-new-mexico-southwest-colorado/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-severe-weather-threat-continues-into-the-weekend-across-new-mexico-southwest-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CYFD settles lawsuit for $10M in case that ended with toddler having brain damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Children, Youth, and Families Department of New Mexico has settled a lawsuit for a record-breaking $10 million. It was a case where the state made a terrible call, and it ended with a toddler having brain damage. In 2019, Hobbs Police were called to a Walmart parking lot and found Luiza [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cyfd-settles-lawsuit-for-10m-in-case-that-ended-with-toddler-having-brain-damage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cyfd-settles-lawsuit-for-10m-in-case-that-ended-with-toddler-having-brain-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community steps up to help families displaced in Bloomfield flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLOOMFIELD, N.M. (KRQE) – With many families displaced in the Bloomfield area, community members are stepping in to lend a helping hand. Several residents KRQE News spoke with said they haven't seen anything like this hit the area before. One nearby resident, Luis Camacho, recounted the overnight horrors of waking up in the middle of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/community-steps-up-to-help-families-displaced-in-bloomfield-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/community-steps-up-to-help-families-displaced-in-bloomfield-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in connection to fatal Hobbs shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs police said they arrested 34-year-old Guadalupe Adrian Carmona and charged him with murder and attempt to commit murder, among other charges. Hobbs PD was called to the 300 block of West Humble Street on October 5 for reports of gunfire. They found two people who had been shot. One died [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-charged-with-murder-in-connection-to-fatal-hobbs-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-charged-with-murder-in-connection-to-fatal-hobbs-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Valley aggregation and distribution center to open Nov. 2 to help farmers better process crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Years in the making, a first-of-its-kind project is now getting off the ground, aiming to get New Mexico-grown food off of farms and prepared to get into the hands of those who can use it. The equipment for the new aggregation and distribution center in the south valley is now in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/south-valley-aggregation-and-distribution-center-to-open-nov-2-to-help-farmers-better-process-crops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/south-valley-aggregation-and-distribution-center-to-open-nov-2-to-help-farmers-better-process-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual 'Serve It Up for Life' tennis tournament happening on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The third annual CRC Serve It Up for Life Memorial Tennis Event takes place on Saturday. One hundred and twelve players will compete at Albuquerque's Jerry Cline Tennis Complex. It raises funds for Breaking the Silence New Mexico, which goes into schools and communities to educate and end the stigma, shame, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-serve-it-up-for-life-tennis-tournament-happening-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-serve-it-up-for-life-tennis-tournament-happening-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality permit hearing for Project Jupiter set for December 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — An air quality permit hearing for Project Jupiter is back on the books. A hearing officer with the New Mexico Environment Department set that hearing for 9 a.m. on December 7 at the Sunland Park Multi-Generational Center. A hearing had been set for this month, but the NMED moved it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/air-quality-permit-hearing-for-project-jupiter-set-for-december-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/air-quality-permit-hearing-for-project-jupiter-set-for-december-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic flooding continues in the Four Corners as severe storms hit other parts of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms will continue across much of New Mexico through Friday night, with large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes possible. Heavy rain will also bring another threat of flash flooding through the weekend, especially across central and eastern New Mexico. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of New Mexico until 9 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/historic-flooding-continues-in-the-four-corners-as-severe-storms-hit-other-parts-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/historic-flooding-continues-in-the-four-corners-as-severe-storms-hit-other-parts-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock slide closes Gilman Tunnels in the Jemez Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A rockslide has closed the Gilman Tunnels in the Jemez Mountains. The tunnels are along NM 485 in the southwest part of the Jemez Mountains, east of Santa Fe. The road remains open, but motorists cannot pass through the tunnels. Crews are working to clear the debris and assess the road's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rock-slide-closes-gilman-tunnels-in-the-jemez-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rock-slide-closes-gilman-tunnels-in-the-jemez-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Juan County residents deal with aftermath of flooding after heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Flooding continues to threaten communities in San Juan County Friday, with officials warning the worst may not be over yet. The Animas River is expected to rise drastically Friday night into Saturday morning. On Friday, county leaders outlined the massive response underway and are urging residents to take evacuation warnings [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/san-juan-county-residents-deal-with-aftermath-of-flooding-after-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/san-juan-county-residents-deal-with-aftermath-of-flooding-after-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding continues to threaten San Juan County residents as officials warn the worst may not be over]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Flooding continues to threaten communities in San Juan County Friday, with officials warning the worst may not be over yet. The Animas River is expected to rise drastically Friday night into Saturday morning. On Friday, county leaders outlined the massive response underway and are urging residents to take evacuation warnings [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-continues-to-threaten-san-juan-county-residents-as-officials-warn-the-worst-may-not-be-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-continues-to-threaten-san-juan-county-residents-as-officials-warn-the-worst-may-not-be-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: San Juan County residents should document flooding damage before beginning cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – San Juan County officials said that those who are impacted by the flooding should be documenting all of the damage before they begin cleaning up. "We were in contact with Senator Ben Ray Lujan's office, and they told us to make sure that the residents of San Juan County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-san-juan-county-residents-should-document-flooding-damage-before-beginning-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-san-juan-county-residents-should-document-flooding-damage-before-beginning-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged in 1999 Albuquerque murder case released from prison ahead of retrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman at the center of one of New Mexico's most well-known murder cases has been released. Earlier this week, Judge Cindy Leos ruled that Linda Henning was "mentally incompetent" at the time of her trial 24 years ago. Henning was found guilty in 2002 and sentenced to more than 73 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-charged-in-1999-albuquerque-murder-case-released-from-prison-ahead-of-retrial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-charged-in-1999-albuquerque-murder-case-released-from-prison-ahead-of-retrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms continue for Friday, heavy rainfall this weekend for parts of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! After an active Thursday, another round of showers and storms are forecasted for Friday. A few spotty showers and storms started to develop over the high terrain in New Mexico at the start of the afternoon. Today's forecast is expected to have drier air move over the state, which will limit the coverage [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-continue-for-friday-heavy-rainfall-this-weekend-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-continue-for-friday-heavy-rainfall-this-weekend-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are in a terrible crisis': Officials give update on flooding in San Juan County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – San Juan County Officials have signed an emergency declaration with the state and are in the process getting a Presidential emergency declaration signed. Officials released that information at a news conference Friday where they provided updates on ongoing flooding that has impacted the area. Evacuations due to flooding are underway in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-are-in-a-terrible-crisis-officials-give-update-on-flooding-in-san-juan-county-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-are-in-a-terrible-crisis-officials-give-update-on-flooding-in-san-juan-county-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["We are in a terrible crisis" Officials give update on flooding in San Juan County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – San Juan County Officials have signed an emergency declaration with the state and are in the process getting a Presidential emergency declaration signed. Officials released that information at a news conference Friday where they provided updates on ongoing flooding that has impacted the area. Evacuations due to flooding are underway in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-are-in-a-terrible-crisis-officials-give-update-on-flooding-in-san-juan-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-are-in-a-terrible-crisis-officials-give-update-on-flooding-in-san-juan-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico National Guard rescues infant amid severe weather, washed out roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico National Guard Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) personnel evacuated an infant experiencing repeated seizures near Chaco Canyon overnight Thursday after severe weather washed out roads. While Guard personnel battled dangerous weather and impassable roads to reach the remote home, State Police and EMS personnel maintained telephone contact with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-rescues-infant-amid-severe-weather-washed-out-roads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-rescues-infant-amid-severe-weather-washed-out-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM receives $13.5M award for rural primary care research]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico’s Clinical &amp; Translational Science Center received a $13.5 million National Institutes of Health award to expand its care to rural communities. UNM said the award allows the center to expand its Primary Care – Building Research Integration in Different Geographic Environments (PC-BRIDGE) initiative, a network of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-receives-135m-award-for-rural-primary-care-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-receives-135m-award-for-rural-primary-care-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opera Southwest prepares for upcoming shows, affordable ticket initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opera Southwest has been bringing opera to Albuquerque since 1972. The company is raising the curtain on an upcoming production, and they are rolling out their Opera for All initiative. Coming to Journal Theatre at the National Hispanic Cultural Center is Cavalleria Rusticana. The opera is set in a Sicilian village [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/opera-southwest-prepares-for-upcoming-shows-affordable-ticket-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/opera-southwest-prepares-for-upcoming-shows-affordable-ticket-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two South Valley intersections to receive signal upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County will begin traffic signal upgrades at two South Valley intersections on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27. Traffic at the intersection of Barcelona Road and Isleta Boulevard and the intersection of Blake Road and Isleta Boulevard will be impacted. On Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-south-valley-intersections-to-receive-signal-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-south-valley-intersections-to-receive-signal-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple highway closures in SW Colorado due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLORADO (KRQE) – Multiple highway closures are in place Friday morning across southwest Colorado due to flooding and safety concerns. Drivers should be prepared for additional safety closures where significant flooding is creating roadway hazards. Flooding of streams and rivers is currently ongoing and expected to persist through Friday. CLOSED as of 5 a.m. on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-highway-closures-in-sw-colorado-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-highway-closures-in-sw-colorado-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reported rape at Santa Fe Railyard Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police are investigating after a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted by three males in the Santa Fe Railyard Park Wednesday night. Police said the woman was walking alone in the park when she was approached by three males with dark hair and wearing all black. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/police-investigating-reported-rape-at-santa-fe-railyard-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/police-investigating-reported-rape-at-santa-fe-railyard-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe police identify two suspects in a recent drive-by shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Santa Fe Police Department said they have identified two men involved in a drive-by shooting in the 1200 block of Senda de Valle on October 15. Police said arrest warrants have been issued for 20-year-old Samuel Vicente Perea and 19-year-old Diego Elijah Bencomo. On October 15, officers responded and found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-identify-two-suspects-in-a-recent-drive-by-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-identify-two-suspects-in-a-recent-drive-by-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorge Bridge net, More storms, Killers sentenced, System struggles, UNM ticket sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] NMDOT is requesting $113 million to add a net for Rio Grande Gorge Bridge instead of higher railings - NMDOT received millions to raise the railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to prevent suicides. NMDOT now wants to add a large safety net instead. NMDOT is instead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gorge-bridge-net-more-storms-killers-sentenced-system-struggles-unm-ticket-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gorge-bridge-net-more-storms-killers-sentenced-system-struggles-unm-ticket-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Kookooee burning away your fears; New Mexico Strange]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every culture has different stories and creatures that are used to scare children from going into specific areas or going out at night. These range from stories such as the Boogieman to La Llorona, but New Mexico has one tradition surrounding the creature Cucuy, or El Kookooee. This week on New Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/el-kookooee-burning-away-your-fears-new-mexico-strange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/el-kookooee-burning-away-your-fears-new-mexico-strange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms, snow in northern New Mexico and colder weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Weakening storms in northern through northwestern parts of our viewing area have left behind damp conditions for many. Along with lightning and chilly rain in some of the northern mountainous communities through the San Juan Basin, snow is falling in the highest of the San Juan Mountains. Clouds are partially thinning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-snow-in-northern-new-mexico-and-colder-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-snow-in-northern-new-mexico-and-colder-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More severe storms Friday before another round of heavy weekend rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful storm system continues to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to New Mexico and southwest Colorado Thursday night. Dangerous flooding remains a major concern, especially in southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico. The threat of severe weather will shift into central and southern New Mexico Friday, with more heavy rain expected across the state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-severe-storms-friday-before-another-round-of-heavy-weekend-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-severe-storms-friday-before-another-round-of-heavy-weekend-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOT is requesting $113 million to add a net for Rio Grande Gorge Bridge instead of higher railings]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation received millions to raise the railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to prevent suicides, but they are now coming back to lawmakers to ask for even more money. NMDOT now wants to add a large safety net instead. The latest request is leaving lawmakers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-is-requesting-113-million-to-add-a-net-for-rio-grande-gorge-bridge-instead-of-higher-railings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-is-requesting-113-million-to-add-a-net-for-rio-grande-gorge-bridge-instead-of-higher-railings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico cannabis business leaders say state tracking system is causing problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico cannabis industry said a new state-required tracking system is causing massive problems. The "Seed-to-Sale" system was put in place last month, but during a legislative meeting today, business leaders say it hasn't been helpful. "For businesses, it's been really a disaster," said Matt Kennicott. Cannabis business leaders told [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-business-leaders-say-state-tracking-system-is-causing-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-business-leaders-say-state-tracking-system-is-causing-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM breaks ground on new humanities facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The building boom continues at the University of New Mexico, with the university breaking ground on another multi-million-dollar facility that nearly every student is expected to use. University and state leaders broke ground on the long-awaited project, bringing a new $130-million humanities facility to the center of campus. "Really excited for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-breaks-ground-on-new-humanities-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-breaks-ground-on-new-humanities-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter-in-place lifted after suspicious package delivered to Santa Fe City Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A shelter-in-place has been lifted in Santa Fe after a suspicious package was delivered to city hall. Police said that Thusday afternoon, a city employee was handed the package and was told it was for Mayor Michael Garcia. The employee contacted police, and they evacuated city hall and put nearby businesses [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shelter-in-place-lifted-after-suspicious-package-delivered-to-santa-fe-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shelter-in-place-lifted-after-suspicious-package-delivered-to-santa-fe-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe couple behind sword killing of woman sentenced Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe woman who said her boyfriend convinced her to commit a bizarre murder has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars. This as her boyfriend received an even stiffer sentence. Kiara McCulley admitted she swung the sword that killed 21-year-old Grace Jennings. It was an emotional day in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-couple-behind-sword-killing-of-woman-sentenced-thursday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-couple-behind-sword-killing-of-woman-sentenced-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosque School students get their own 'Shark Tank' experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For Bosque School Senior Gael, it's been a busy last month and a half. "Weeks of coming up with ideas and just kind of brainstorming, throwing them off each other, coming up with groups, breaking up with groups, coming up with new ideas," said Gael. Gael and his classmates have been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bosque-school-students-get-their-own-shark-tank-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bosque-school-students-get-their-own-shark-tank-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe storms, flash flooding threat continues for parts of New Mexico and southwest Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful storm system will continue to bring a threat of heavy rainfall and severe storms to parts of New Mexico and southwest Colorado. The flooding threat will increase Thursday evening and night, while severe weather is likely across central and southern New Mexico Friday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms will continue moving across western New Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/severe-storms-flash-flooding-threat-continues-for-parts-of-new-mexico-and-southwest-colorado/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/severe-storms-flash-flooding-threat-continues-for-parts-of-new-mexico-and-southwest-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touro Dental Health offering free cleaning for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local dental college is helping keep kids' teeth healthy this Halloween. The Touro College of Dental Medicine (2425 Ridgecrest Dr. in Albuquerque) is offering free dental cleanings for children to help keep those candy-filled smiles healthy. The complimentary cleanings can be booked for November 2 and November 6. To book [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/touro-dental-health-offering-free-cleaning-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/touro-dental-health-offering-free-cleaning-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than $18M given to City of Albuquerque to modernize Sunport Rail Spur]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is receiving millions of dollars to modernize the Sunport Rail Spur. Last year, the City of Albuquerque acquired the stretch of railroad that dates back to World War II. The city said that the project will improve six miles of existing railroad. The upgrades include track upgrades, rail [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-than-18m-given-to-city-of-albuquerque-to-modernize-sunport-rail-spur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-than-18m-given-to-city-of-albuquerque-to-modernize-sunport-rail-spur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black &amp; Yellow Report: New Mexico United looks ahead to El Paso Locomotive FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In this week’s Black and Yellow Report, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate and Sports Anchor Jared Chester discuss the upcoming match against El Paso Locomotive FC New Mexico United will take on El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. New Mexico United matches will be broadcast live on New Mexico 50 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-el-paso-locomotive-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-el-paso-locomotive-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico lawmaker looks to regulate AI through new bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rogue AI already tried breaking into a University of New Mexico database this year, and that attack has state lawmakers looking at ways to protect New Mexicans from artificial intelligence. Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) is leading the conversation on bills she believes the state needs to pass in January to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmaker-looks-to-regulate-ai-through-new-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmaker-looks-to-regulate-ai-through-new-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM begins Master of Social Work program]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is welcoming its first cohort for a new degree in the spring of 2027. Their Master of Social Work, housed in the School of Medicine, will have an initial class of 20 students who can choose between concentrations in clinical or medical work. The medical social [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-begins-master-of-social-work-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-begins-master-of-social-work-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Rancho Police investigating homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police are investigating a homicide on Monday. Officers responded around 9:52 a.m. to Presbyterian Family Medicine, 4100 High Resort Blvd. SE, to a report of a 23-year-old man who was unconscious and not breathing. Emergency medical services were provided in the parking lot of Presbyterian; however, the man [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-police-investigating-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-police-investigating-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory evacuations in place in Archuleta County in Colorado and San Juan County in New Mexico as river levels rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado (KRQE) – The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office and Town of Pagosa Springs have ordered mandatory evacuations for low-lying and flood-prone areas along the following rivers: Pagosa Springs has closed Town Park, Mary Fisher Park, Centennial Park, River Center Park, and Cotton Hale Park. They have also closed hike and bike trails along the San [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mandatory-evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-in-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mandatory-evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-in-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory evacuations in place in Archuleta County as river levels rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado (KRQE) – The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office and Town of Pagosa Springs have ordered mandatory evacuations for low-lying and flood-prone areas along the following rivers: The sheriff's office said that the San Juan River is expected to reach major flood stage on Thursday night. People are asked to drive cautiously as emergency vehicles will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mandatory-evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-as-river-levels-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mandatory-evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-as-river-levels-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuations in place in southwestern Colorado and San Juan County in New Mexico as river levels rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Evacuations due to flooding are underway in northern New Mexico and southwest Colorado. San Juan County, N.M. The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management in New Mexico said there is flooding along the Animas and San Juan Rivers, with levels expected to rise. Evacuate now: A shelter has been set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-southwestern-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-southwestern-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuations in place in southwestern Colorado and San Juan County in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Evacuations due to flooding are underway in northern New Mexico and southwest Colorado. San Juan County, N.M. The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management in New Mexico said there is flooding along the Animas and San Juan Rivers, with levels expected to rise. Evacuate now: A shelter has been set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-southwestern-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-southwestern-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuations in place in Archuleta County in Colorado and San Juan County in New Mexico as river levels rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado (KRQE) – The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office and Town of Pagosa Springs have ordered mandatory evacuations for low-lying and flood-prone areas along the following rivers: Pagosa Springs has closed Town Park, Mary Fisher Park, Centennial Park, River Center Park, and Cotton Hale Park. They have also closed hike and bike trails along the San [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-in-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/evacuations-in-place-in-archuleta-county-in-colorado-and-san-juan-county-in-new-mexico-as-river-levels-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows bus passenger grabbing steering wheel before I-10 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KTSM) - Newly released video shows the moments a passenger grabbed a bus’s steering wheel, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a median on Interstate 10 near Mesquite. Aroni Diaz was identified as the passenger involved in the Sept. 24 incident. He was arrested by New Mexico State [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-shows-bus-passenger-grabbing-steering-wheel-before-i-10-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-shows-bus-passenger-grabbing-steering-wheel-before-i-10-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mama bear dies, two cubs rescued in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An effort to relocate a mama bear and two cubs from an Albuquerque golf course resulted in one of the bears dying, wildlife officials confirmed. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife staff responded on Monday and Tuesday to Tanoan Golf Course. The mother bear was captured on Monday after department conservation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mama-bear-dies-two-cubs-rescued-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mama-bear-dies-two-cubs-rescued-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man accused of killing woman over motorcycle changes plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who allegedly killed a woman over a motorcycle in Albuquerque changed his plea from not guilty to no contest in court Thursday. Police said that in July 2025, Nicholas Lucio and two other men were accused of confronting Ann Marie Chaires at a southeast Albuquerque apartment complex on Madeira Drive, after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-killing-woman-over-motorcycle-changes-plea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-killing-woman-over-motorcycle-changes-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study reveals how safety could be improved along Rio Grande Blvd. in ABQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Albuquerque is working on improving safety along Rio Grande Boulevard. The city recently conducted a study that analyzed data related to traffic, crashes, pedestrian fatalities and road design on Rio Grande Boulevard between Indian School and Griegos. They took that data, along with community input, and came up [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-study-reveals-how-safety-could-be-improved-along-rio-grande-blvd-in-abq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-study-reveals-how-safety-could-be-improved-along-rio-grande-blvd-in-abq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active pattern continues for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! It has been quite an active morning across western New Mexico. Showers and storms have brought more than half an inch of rainfall, since midnight, to areas of western New Mexico and southwest Colorado. Late this morning, a line of storms has moved over the Arizona and New Mexico state line. This has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/active-pattern-continues-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/active-pattern-continues-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 natural hot springs to check out in New Mexico this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Fall is here. If it's starting to get a bit chilly for your taste, but you still want to get some outdoor time in, then New Mexico has a solution. There's plenty of natural hot springs scattered across the state, available for a soak, and probably a nice view, too. Before [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/6-natural-hot-springs-to-check-out-in-new-mexico-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/6-natural-hot-springs-to-check-out-in-new-mexico-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM adds Master of Social Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is welcoming its first cohort for a new degree in spring 2027. The Master's of Social Work, housed in the School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will have an initial class of 20 students who can choose between concentrations in clinical or medical [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-adds-master-of-social-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-adds-master-of-social-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Rancho to host Fall Festival on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Rio Rancho is getting in the fall spirit by hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday. The event will feature live music, a costume contest, pumpkin carving, a children's cakewalk, and trunk or treat. The event will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Rio Rancho Events [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-to-host-fall-festival-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-to-host-fall-festival-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for child sex abuse, threatening child]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge on Thursday sentenced a man to prison for sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl and intimidating her to keep her silent. In June, a jury convicted Steven Dimas of three counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor under the age of 13 and one count of intimidation of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-sentenced-for-child-sex-abuse-threatening-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-sentenced-for-child-sex-abuse-threatening-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Humane New Mexico holds first Paws and Pumpkins event]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Animal Humane New Mexico is inviting the community to a free family friendly-friendly Halloween event. The first ever Paws and Pumpkins event is taking place October 25, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Animal Human main campus. Guests can enjoy local vendors on site, food trucks, arts and crafts, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-holds-first-paws-and-pumpkins-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-holds-first-paws-and-pumpkins-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of cans of Walmart-brand fruit cocktail recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40,000 cans of fruit cocktail are impacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thousands-of-cans-of-walmart-brand-fruit-cocktail-recalled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thousands-of-cans-of-walmart-brand-fruit-cocktail-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State awards more than $12 million in job-training funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Economic Development New Mexico has approved more than $12 million in job-training funds in the first quarter of FY27, July through September 2026. The 33 companies awarded funding represent many industries, with a particular focus on advanced science and technology. The money comes from the state’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), which [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-awards-more-than-12-million-in-job-training-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-awards-more-than-12-million-in-job-training-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Dept. of Health: Respiratory diseases on the rise across state]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health says it's seeing an increase in respiratory disease rate, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV, across the state. “Last season, three children and over 80 adults died in New Mexico due to COVID-19, flu, and RSV, and many more were hospitalized,” said NMDOH Secretary Gina [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-health-respiratory-diseases-on-the-rise-across-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-health-respiratory-diseases-on-the-rise-across-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talarico, Paxton in dead heat for Texas Senate, Abbott leads governor's race: Poll ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton are in a dead heat, according to new Emerson College Polling data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/talarico-paxton-in-dead-heat-for-texas-senate-abbott-leads-governors-race-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/talarico-paxton-in-dead-heat-for-texas-senate-abbott-leads-governors-race-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Anderson, 'Swingin' singer and Country Music Hall of Famer, dies at 71]]></title><description><![CDATA["It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," his family announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/john-anderson-swingin-singer-and-country-music-hall-of-famer-dies-at-71/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/john-anderson-swingin-singer-and-country-music-hall-of-famer-dies-at-71/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media Poll: Talarico leads Paxton in Texas senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August's Emerson/Nexstar poll, Paxton led had 47% and Talarico was at 46%. The positions have since reversed: Talarico at 48%, Paxton at 46%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/emerson-college-pollingnexstar-media-poll-talarico-leads-paxton-in-texas-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/emerson-college-pollingnexstar-media-poll-talarico-leads-paxton-in-texas-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemetery search, Meta ruling, Flood chances, Campbell ranch, Balloon Fiesta stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Judge rules Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office can exhume serial rapist remains - A judge has given the state the green light to exhume the remains of a serial rapist from the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The state hopes to test the remains of Michael Magirl and potentially [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cemetery-search-meta-ruling-flood-chances-campbell-ranch-balloon-fiesta-stats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cemetery-search-meta-ruling-flood-chances-campbell-ranch-balloon-fiesta-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding rain and colder weather for parts of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Heavy thunderstorms are still moving over the Four Corners, northern New Mexico, and approaching far-west New Mexico. Clouds are thickening elsewhere across the region, but with rain-free conditions for most. Beneath the clouds are even gustier conditions aloft, so surface temperatures are starting off mostly milder than yesterday. Record to near-record [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-rain-and-colder-weather-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-rain-and-colder-weather-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two New Mexico organizations to celebrate 15 years of helping immigrant families]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two local organizations that have helped thousands of immigrant families for 15 years are throwing a quinceañera. More than 500 people will attend the gala Saturday to celebrate the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center and Encuentro. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa will take part in a fireside chat to discuss immigration, locally [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-new-mexico-organizations-to-celebrate-15-years-of-helping-immigrant-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-new-mexico-organizations-to-celebrate-15-years-of-helping-immigrant-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office can exhume serial rapist remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge has given the state the green light to exhume the remains of a serial rapist from the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The state hopes to test the remains of Michael Magirl and potentially link him to a rape case from 2022. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office put in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-rules-bernalillo-county-district-attorneys-office-can-exhume-serial-rapist-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-rules-bernalillo-county-district-attorneys-office-can-exhume-serial-rapist-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico voters will decide whether to eliminate the Governor's pocket vetoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The midterm election is two weeks away, and New Mexicans will vote on four amendments to the state constitution. One will eliminate the governor's pocket vetoes. The deadline for the governor to either sign a bill into law or veto it is 20 days after the legislative session ends. But if the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-voters-will-decide-whether-to-eliminate-the-governors-pocket-vetoes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-voters-will-decide-whether-to-eliminate-the-governors-pocket-vetoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio water tank damaged by rifle]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Socorro County Sheriff's Office is investigating damage to the water tank in San Antonio. They said that around October 19, someone shot holes in the tank with a 7.62x39 rifle, causing more than $100,000 in damage. They said there were also dents from a .40 pistol. The San Antonio [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/san-antonio-water-tank-damaged-by-rifle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/san-antonio-water-tank-damaged-by-rifle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child told to keep 'chokehold' secret, bribed with 'squishy toy']]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 6-year-old child told school officials that her mom allegedly choked her and was told to keep the incident a secret with a "squishy" toy bribe, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. Angela Gomez Luera, 26, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20, on a child abuse warrant [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/child-told-to-keep-chokehold-secret-bribed-with-squishy-toy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/child-told-to-keep-chokehold-secret-bribed-with-squishy-toy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliable Robotics launches first automated test flights out of Albuquerque International Sunport]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly 3,000 flights go in and out of the Albuquerque International Sunport every week. Last week, five of those flights flew themselves for the first time at a major commercial airport. CEO of Reliable Robotics Robert Rose said, "This was the first time that we had ever tested our system at a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/reliable-robotics-launches-first-automated-test-flights-out-of-albuquerque-international-sunport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/reliable-robotics-launches-first-automated-test-flights-out-of-albuquerque-international-sunport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos head football coach Jason Eck on Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award watch list]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck is one of 28 coaches named to the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award watch list. The award recognizes a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and fans by demonstrating grit, integrity, and a winning approach to coaching [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-head-football-coach-jason-eck-on-paul-bear-bryant-award-watch-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-head-football-coach-jason-eck-on-paul-bear-bryant-award-watch-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers, storms bring risk of heavy rainfall to parts of New Mexico Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good evening! Wednesday's forecast has brought active weather to western New Mexico. That area of the state experienced multiple severe thunderstorm warnings that brought heavy downpours, damaging winds and hail. The threat for severe weather has continued into the early evening with severe thunderstorms warned for areas of McKinely and Cibola Counties. Those warnings have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-storms-bring-risk-of-heavy-rainfall-to-parts-of-new-mexico-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-storms-bring-risk-of-heavy-rainfall-to-parts-of-new-mexico-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching basketball from experience with Lamar Morinia; Van Tate's Sport Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – This week KRQE Sports Director Van Tate is joined by Lamar Morinia, basketball coach of the Los Lunas High School Tigers. They go over Morinia's career as a basketball player himself in Montana State, in Europeon basketball leagues, and how this past experience as an athlete helps him be the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/coaching-basketball-from-experience-with-lamar-morinia-van-tates-sport-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/coaching-basketball-from-experience-with-lamar-morinia-van-tates-sport-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County explores turning Campbell Ranch into protected open space]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been a decades-long dispute over building a large housing development in the East Mountains. Bernalillo County is now exploring the potential of turning the "Campbell Ranch" property near Edgewood into protected open space. The 8,000 acres in the East Mountains have been at the center of controversy for more than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-explores-turning-campbell-ranch-into-protected-open-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-explores-turning-campbell-ranch-into-protected-open-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largest delinquent property tax auction in state history to take place in Luna County]]></title><description><![CDATA[LUNA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will be holding the largest delinquent property tax auction in its history. One hundred and twenty items will be for auction, including around 800 properties. For those interested, the auction will take place on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Luna County Administration [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/largest-delinquent-property-tax-auction-in-state-history-to-take-place-in-luna-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/largest-delinquent-property-tax-auction-in-state-history-to-take-place-in-luna-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico AG accuses Epstein lawyer and accountant in new lawsuit of concealing sex trafficking operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking aim at two of Jeffrey Epstein's closest business associates, accusing his longtime attorney and accountant of helping conceal the sex trafficking operation at his infamous Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. "Accountability cannot end with Epstein and Maxwell. It must extend to those who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-ag-accuses-epstein-lawyer-and-accountant-in-new-lawsuit-of-concealing-sex-trafficking-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-ag-accuses-epstein-lawyer-and-accountant-in-new-lawsuit-of-concealing-sex-trafficking-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List: Día de los Muertos events in New Mexico for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — October treks on and Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is almost here. This year, the multi-day holiday falls on a Sunday and Monday. And as always, the Land of Enchantment has a plethora of ways to take part. Here's an overview of some Día de los Muertos [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/list-da-de-los-muertos-events-in-new-mexico-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/list-da-de-los-muertos-events-in-new-mexico-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marble Brewery in Albuquerque announces closure of Heights location]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A popular New Mexico taproom is closing its doors. The Heights location of Marble Brewery on Montgomery is expected to close in December. The location posted the announcement on Facebook, saying the rent of the Heights building was not sustainable. The location has been open for ten years, and has been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/marble-brewery-in-albuquerque-announces-closure-of-heights-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/marble-brewery-in-albuquerque-announces-closure-of-heights-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico sues Epstein’s attorney, accountant, seeks to block estate payouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney and accountant, alleging they helped finance and conceal his sex trafficking operation, including the abuse of girls and young women at Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-sues-epsteins-attorney-accountant-seeks-to-block-estate-payouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-sues-epsteins-attorney-accountant-seeks-to-block-estate-payouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock singer postpones tour after bus flips following Denver show]]></title><description><![CDATA["I’m extremely thankful to be here."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rock-singer-postpones-tour-after-bus-flips-following-denver-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rock-singer-postpones-tour-after-bus-flips-following-denver-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Plata County in Colorado prepares for potential flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – La Plata County in Colorado is preparing for extremely heavy rain this week, with storms forecasted to drop three to four inches of rain over the next few days. A flood watch is in place for La Plata County through noon on Friday. The region has seen plenty of rain this season [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-plata-county-in-colorado-prepares-for-potential-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-plata-county-in-colorado-prepares-for-potential-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque selected for new housing initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Albuquerque will be participating in a new initiative aimed at improving the city's housing supply. The city announced they have been selected for the Bloomberg Philanthropies housing initiative. It will provide the city funding and support to help the housing supply for residents. In this initiative, the city [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-selected-for-new-housing-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-selected-for-new-housing-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law enforcement investigates hoax threat made against Albuquerque schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Public Schools jumped into action after receiving a threat to harm dozens of students, but has since been confirmed that it was a hoax. The online message indicated students would be harmed on Wednesday at noon. Multiple APS campuses and charter schools were listed as targets. Both the Albuquerque Police [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/law-enforcement-investigates-hoax-threat-made-against-albuquerque-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/law-enforcement-investigates-hoax-threat-made-against-albuquerque-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding threats increase heading into the end of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread across western New Mexico and southwest Colorado heading into the afternoon and evening today. Some storms could become strong to severe near the Four Corners, bringing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even a chance of an isolated tornado. The heaviest rain will begin spreading across western and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-threats-increase-heading-into-the-end-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-threats-increase-heading-into-the-end-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies while hiking Sandia Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The body of a man who died while hiking in the Sandia Mountains has been recovered, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Officials said the man died after he fell while hiking and climbing in the mountains. The man was from out of state and was described as being an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-dies-while-hiking-sandia-mountains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-dies-while-hiking-sandia-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders Meta to pay State of New Mexico $25 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; A judge has ordered Facebook parent company Meta to pay the State of New Mexico $25 billion, for violations of the state's unfair practices act. A jury found Facebook lied to consumers, by claiming the company protects its users' personal data and keeps harmful misinformation off its platforms. This comes after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-orders-meta-to-pay-state-of-new-mexico-25-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-orders-meta-to-pay-state-of-new-mexico-25-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe County warns of email invoice scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe County issued a warning on Wednesday about scammers impersonating Santa Fe County departments by sending emails with County branding, department information, and instructions requesting a payment from the recipient. Santa Fe County said it never sends invoices or requests payment by email and never asks for a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-county-warns-of-email-invoice-scam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-county-warns-of-email-invoice-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Balloon Fiesta draws a crowd of over 900K, surpassing 2025 attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The 54th&nbsp;ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is over and with that, event officials have released the official numbers for the event. This year's fiesta drew more than 901,000 people to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, over 50,000 more people than last year. &ldquo;From pilots and crews to guests on the field [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-draws-a-crowd-of-over-900k-surpassing-2025-attendance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-draws-a-crowd-of-over-900k-surpassing-2025-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said Tuesday that his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have formed independent special committees to discuss the potential merger, calling it "a good idea."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-spacex-tesla-merger-a-good-idea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-spacex-tesla-merger-a-good-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Public Schools host fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, more for October]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; We're in the midst of October, which means haunted houses, fall festivals, and more. If you're looking for a family-friendly way to participate, Albuquerque Public Schools has you covered. "Beyond the seasonal fun, these events offer families a chance to explore their school options for the coming year, experience the energy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-host-fall-festivals-trunk-or-treats-more-for-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-host-fall-festivals-trunk-or-treats-more-for-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth boosts battleground Republican during Wisconsin trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTON, Ohio, and EAU CLAIRE, Wis. &mdash; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boosted a front-line House Republican on Tuesday during a day trip to Midwest battlegrounds two weeks before the midterm elections, in which Republicans are facing an uphill fight to keep control of Congress.&nbsp; Hegseth, who completed his second visit to Wisconsin this year, talked [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hegseth-boosts-battleground-republican-during-wisconsin-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hegseth-boosts-battleground-republican-during-wisconsin-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests booted from Disney World after stunt on Epcot ride: 'Clear violation of our park rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[The visitors were escorted from Disney World after another guest filmed one of them engaging in unauthorized aquatic activities in the Mexico pavilion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guests-booted-from-disney-world-after-stunt-on-epcot-ride-clear-violation-of-our-park-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guests-booted-from-disney-world-after-stunt-on-epcot-ride-clear-violation-of-our-park-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he's requiring data centers to provide their own electricity]]></title><description><![CDATA["MAKE DEALS, and get them built!!!" he concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-says-hes-requiring-data-centers-to-provide-their-own-electricity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-says-hes-requiring-data-centers-to-provide-their-own-electricity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump snaps at White House reporter: 'Are you a sick person?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President Vance also swiped at the reporter online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-snaps-at-white-house-reporter-are-you-a-sick-person/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-snaps-at-white-house-reporter-are-you-a-sick-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell responds to Jane Doe's letter saying she felt 'unsupported' by university president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doe's letter described an alleged conversation between Cornell's president and the head of her sorority in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cornell-responds-to-jane-does-letter-saying-she-felt-unsupported-by-university-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cornell-responds-to-jane-does-letter-saying-she-felt-unsupported-by-university-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s role as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vance-could-face-2028-challenge-in-addressing-corruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vance-could-face-2028-challenge-in-addressing-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Chupacabras have a new coach and general manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; A new era has begun for New Mexico's indoor football team. The Chupacabras have hired a new head coach and general manager. Corey Roberson is coming to Albuquerque from the Green Bay Blizzard, where he spent 14 years, including seven as the head coach. Roberson was a two-time Coach of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-chupacabras-have-a-new-coach-and-general-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-chupacabras-have-a-new-coach-and-general-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worry and encouragment: What two new reports say about the future of Atlantic Striped Bass]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) -- There is cause for encouragment and reason for concern from the latest Chesapeake Bay Young-of-the-Year Atlantic Striped Bass surveys. The annual surveys are done by the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The news from Maryland was discouraging. For the eighth straight year, striped bass [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/worry-and-encouragment-what-two-new-reports-say-about-the-future-of-atlantic-striped-bass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/worry-and-encouragment-what-two-new-reports-say-about-the-future-of-atlantic-striped-bass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These have been the hottest baby names of 2026, new report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did your newborn's name make the list?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-have-been-the-hottest-baby-names-of-2026-new-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-have-been-the-hottest-baby-names-of-2026-new-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A husband told California authorities his missing wife was taken by ICE. He's now charged with her murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[When ICE was contacted, they told authorities that no enforcement activity had occurred at the residence.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-husband-told-california-authorities-his-missing-wife-was-taken-by-ice-hes-now-charged-with-her-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-husband-told-california-authorities-his-missing-wife-was-taken-by-ice-hes-now-charged-with-her-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teen girls accused in mass shooting plot at California high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sprawling high school campus serves more than 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-teen-girls-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot-at-california-high-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-teen-girls-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot-at-california-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving weather outlooks released: What could it be like near you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're about a month away from Thanksgiving week, and the weather outlooks are already available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thanksgiving-weather-outlooks-released-what-could-it-be-like-near-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thanksgiving-weather-outlooks-released-what-could-it-be-like-near-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court won’t revive Trump administration’s transgender inmate policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court refused the Trump administration&rsquo;s bid to stop providing transgender inmates hormone treatments and certain surgeries on&nbsp;Wednesday, declining to lift a lower judge&rsquo;s block over the dissents of two conservative justices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/supreme-court-wont-revive-trump-administrations-transgender-inmate-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/supreme-court-wont-revive-trump-administrations-transgender-inmate-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida officer accused of living in dead man's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators said the officer used the man's identity, allegedly forged his signature and obtained a repair permit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/florida-officer-accused-of-living-in-dead-mans-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/florida-officer-accused-of-living-in-dead-mans-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the US's newest national park, Chiricahua]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. now has 64 national parks, four of which you'll find in Arizona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-uss-newest-national-park-chiricahua/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-uss-newest-national-park-chiricahua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County completes $14.3M renovation of Tom Tenorio Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation &amp; Open Space will reopen Tom Tenorio Park on Friday following a renovation project. The park, located at 2900 Arenal Road SW, has been closed since 2020 while undergoing major improvements. Bernalillo County invested approximately $14.3 million in the project. The park now includes four tournament-level [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-completes-143m-renovation-of-tom-tenorio-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-completes-143m-renovation-of-tom-tenorio-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Nité cooks up beloved videos of his traditional New Mexican recipes; The Influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; On this episode of The Influencers, host and digital producer Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan welcomes Chef Nit&eacute; Marquez to the studio to talk about what life is like for him since he began posting his recipes across social media. He is known online as the Taos Chef where he shows off traditional New Mexican [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chef-nit-cooks-up-beloved-videos-of-his-traditional-new-mexican-recipes-the-influencers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chef-nit-cooks-up-beloved-videos-of-his-traditional-new-mexican-recipes-the-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aisle Twelve popup cafe brews drinks across Albuquerque and beyond, Pop! NM]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; The latest episode of Pop! New Mexico features the founders of the pop-up cafe/micro-roastery Aisle Twelve, Amilia and Schylar. They sit down with host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan to share how they started and the origin story of the name Aisle Twelve. The two owners have a passion for quality caffeine, community-building, and curating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-aisle-twelve-popup-cafe-brews-drinks-across-albuquerque-and-beyond-pop-nm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-aisle-twelve-popup-cafe-brews-drinks-across-albuquerque-and-beyond-pop-nm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning period underway for speed cameras on NM-14 in Bernalillo County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A warning period is underway for newly installed automated photo speed enforcement cameras along NM-14 in Bernalillo County. The warning period for the cameras will continue through Nov. 9. During this time, drivers who exceed the posted speed limit may receive warning notices but will not be fined. Once the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/warning-period-underway-for-speed-cameras-on-nm-14-in-bernalillo-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/warning-period-underway-for-speed-cameras-on-nm-14-in-bernalillo-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado spotted Tuesday in Hidalgo County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;There was a tornado spotted in southwest New Mexico Tuesday, less than a day after Deming was issued a tornado warning. Video shows the tornado, sent in from a viewer just south of Animas in Hidalgo County. There have been no reports of damages. This is the first documented tornado in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tornado-spotted-tuesday-in-hidalgo-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tornado-spotted-tuesday-in-hidalgo-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood funding, Audit recommendations, Rainy weather, Illegal growing, Housing renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] $30 million bond question on November ballot would fund flood-control projects - Voters will soon decide on a $30 million bond question that could help pay for flood-control projects across the Albuquerque metro. The money would go to the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Flood Control Authority. When it rains [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-funding-audit-recommendations-rainy-weather-illegal-growing-housing-renovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-funding-audit-recommendations-rainy-weather-illegal-growing-housing-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More rain, mild weather before temperatures cool down]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Pockets of thunderstorms are approaching the Four Corners, but elsewhere is rain-free despite more clouds. Beneath the clouds are gusty conditions aloft, so temperatures are starting off mostly mild at the surface. Relatively mild air is accompanied with low-level moisture spreading out across the region. Northern areas are starting off chilly, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-rain-mild-weather-before-temperatures-cool-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-rain-mild-weather-before-temperatures-cool-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch issued for parts of New Mexico, Colorado as heavy rain moves in starting Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong storm system will bring widespread rain to New Mexico and southwest Colorado Wednesday through Friday, with several inches of rain possible in some areas. Multiple rounds of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. A few strong to severe thunderstorms will also be possible. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-watch-issued-for-parts-of-new-mexico-colorado-as-heavy-rain-moves-in-starting-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-watch-issued-for-parts-of-new-mexico-colorado-as-heavy-rain-moves-in-starting-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$30 million AMAFCA bond question on November ballot would fund flood-control projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Voters will soon decide on a $30 million bond question that could help pay for flood-control projects across the Albuquerque metro. The money would go to the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Flood Control Authority, or AMAFCA, the agency responsible for managing regional stormwater and diversion channels. When it rains hard in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/30-million-amafca-bond-question-on-november-ballot-would-fund-flood-control-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/30-million-amafca-bond-question-on-november-ballot-would-fund-flood-control-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico cannabis sales reach $2.4 billion as illegal grow sites persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; It's a billion-dollar industry in New Mexico that continues to see steady growth. While the cannabis industry is seeing success, state regulators said illegal grow operations are still a problem. The state's Regulation and Licensing department oversees cannabis operations. They said retailers have sold a total of $2.4 billion in revenue [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-sales-reach-24-billion-as-illegal-grow-sites-persist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-sales-reach-24-billion-as-illegal-grow-sites-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Swatting' calls put 2 New Mexico schools under shelter-in-place status on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Two schools in southwest New Mexico were left sheltering in place after receiving swatting calls on Monday. The Sierra County Sheriff's Office commented on the incident at a special Sierra County Commission meeting Monday night. "We were able to determine there was no viable threat to the students, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/swatting-calls-put-2-new-mexico-schools-under-shelter-in-place-status-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/swatting-calls-put-2-new-mexico-schools-under-shelter-in-place-status-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirtland Air Force Base conducting readiness exercise starting Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; If you see a heavier military presence in Albuquerque this week, don't be alarmed. Kirtland Air Force Base is conducting a readiness exercise beginning this Thursday and ending on October 30. Base officials warn residents that there may be more noise in the area due to that exercise, like loudspeaker announcements [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kirtland-air-force-base-conducting-readiness-exercise-starting-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kirtland-air-force-base-conducting-readiness-exercise-starting-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannon Air Force Base using 'fireballs' to help ignite prescribed burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Cannon Air Force Base is taking fire mitigation near Clovis to new heights. Drones are being used to drop fireballs on areas scheduled for prescribed burns. Each "fireball" is an ignition sphere, a small, round container filled with chemicals. The sphere is injected with fuel upon release, which causes a delayed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cannon-air-force-base-using-fireballs-to-help-ignite-prescribed-burns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cannon-air-force-base-using-fireballs-to-help-ignite-prescribed-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas' Plaza Park to receive $2 million makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A historic property in Las Vegas is getting a more than $2-million makeover. Design plans for the revamped Plaza Park aren't complete yet, but they're set to include tripling the size of the gazebo, plus improvements to the park's electrical, pedestrian accessibility, and roadways. The gazebo will be the most [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-vegas-plaza-park-to-receive-2-million-makeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-vegas-plaza-park-to-receive-2-million-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity Site open house sees record number of visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; White Sands Missile Range said the Trinity Site open house saw a record number of visitors. The open house was this past weekend, where people could see the site where the world's first atomic bomb was detonated, see where the core for the bomb was assembled, and more. This was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trinity-site-open-house-sees-record-number-of-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trinity-site-open-house-sees-record-number-of-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encino Gardens apartments reopen after renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A local nonprofit is celebrating the renovation of affordable housing in southeast Albuquerque. Encino Gardens consists of 165 updated units and targets individuals aged 62 and older or disabled. Bernalillo County provided $24 million in project revenue bonds to help with these upgrades. The purpose of the grand opening is to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/encino-gardens-apartments-reopen-after-renovations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/encino-gardens-apartments-reopen-after-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos look to build momentum after 2-0 win ahead of UTEP matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;The University of New Mexico women&rsquo;s soccer team is back in the win column &mdash; and the Lobos are building momentum as the Mountain West postseason race heats up. UNM earned a 2-0 home victory over UNLV on Sunday, giving the Lobos a boost as they enter the final stretch of conference [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-look-to-build-momentum-after-2-0-win-ahead-of-utep-matchup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-look-to-build-momentum-after-2-0-win-ahead-of-utep-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos finish in top two at all four fall tournaments for first time since 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;The University of New Mexico men&rsquo;s golf team continued its historic fall season, finishing second at the Clerico in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday. The nationally ranked Lobos entered the final round in first place but struggled over the final 18 holes, shooting 11-over par to drop to second at 24-over for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-finish-in-top-two-at-all-four-fall-tournaments-for-first-time-since-2005/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-finish-in-top-two-at-all-four-fall-tournaments-for-first-time-since-2005/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggies seek first road win of season in Wednesday matchup with Sam Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico State football is looking to get back on track &mdash; and the Aggies have another opportunity to earn their first road win of the season. NMSU enters Wednesday&rsquo;s matchup with Sam Houston at 2-4 overall and 1-1 in Conference USA play. The Aggies are coming off a difficult road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aggies-seek-first-road-win-of-season-in-wednesday-matchup-with-sam-houston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aggies-seek-first-road-win-of-season-in-wednesday-matchup-with-sam-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State committee recommends system requiring agencies to conduct internal audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico is no stranger to stories of budget blunders and money mismanagement, but there's also no law forcing state agencies to police their own funds. Now, some top finance watchdogs are suggesting it's time for a change. New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee is recommending a pathway for lawmakers to force [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-committee-recommends-system-requiring-agencies-to-conduct-internal-audits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-committee-recommends-system-requiring-agencies-to-conduct-internal-audits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County approves West Village affordable workforce housing in northwest Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A new affordable housing project called West Village is underway in northwest Bernalillo County, off Westside Boulevard and Golf Course Road, set to bring 144 units to the area. Bernalillo County is classifying these units as workforce housing for median-income earners such as teachers, firefighters, and nurses. The developer, Rembe Properties, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-approves-west-village-affordable-workforce-housing-in-northwest-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-approves-west-village-affordable-workforce-housing-in-northwest-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOT takes over City of Albuquerque interstate clean up services sparking questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Questions are swirling as a long-time agreement between the City of Albuquerque and New Mexico to clean up areas along I-25 and I-40 has come to an end, leaving city leaders wondering: what happens now? Taking a drive under I-40 on 1st Street, the picture is clear: trash strewn across sidewalks and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-takes-over-city-of-albuquerque-interstate-clean-up-services-sparking-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-takes-over-city-of-albuquerque-interstate-clean-up-services-sparking-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain could bring flash flooding to New Mexico, southwest Colorado through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong storm system will bring widespread rain to New Mexico and southwest Colorado starting Wednesday, with several inches of rain possible in some areas through Friday. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue moving northeast across western and central New Mexico Tuesday evening, including [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-could-bring-flash-flooding-to-new-mexico-southwest-colorado-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-could-bring-flash-flooding-to-new-mexico-southwest-colorado-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 1 year old who died at New Mexico daycare center files lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; In a post online, family remembered Micah Tran as "The sweetest, most happy and loving baby." Photos posted on a GoFundMe page show moments from the one-year-old's life before his death at the New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras. The infant is now the subject of a lawsuit against the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-of-1-year-old-who-died-at-new-mexico-daycare-center-files-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-of-1-year-old-who-died-at-new-mexico-daycare-center-files-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Different Path: Inside Albuquerque's Young Adult Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; When young people in New Mexico get in trouble with the law, it can be the beginning of a dangerous cycle. But two Albuquerque judges and a community of supporters believe it can also be a turning point, giving troubled youth a different path to take. KRQE Investigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-different-path-inside-albuquerques-young-adult-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-different-path-inside-albuquerques-young-adult-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Museum breaks ground on future education center]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; City leaders gathered at the Albuquerque Museum Tuesday to break ground on a new education center. Each year, the museum partners with educators to bring their students to learn hands on at the museum. The program is popular, and the museum fills the spots quickly during the school year.Because of that, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-museum-breaks-ground-on-future-education-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-museum-breaks-ground-on-future-education-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I&rsquo;m still traumatized': Car flies off road, crashes into roof of Florida building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A witness said the incident was like something out of an action movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/irsquom-still-traumatized-car-flies-off-road-crashes-into-roof-of-florida-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/irsquom-still-traumatized-car-flies-off-road-crashes-into-roof-of-florida-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' after nearly a decade: Who's doing his voice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apu's absence from the series began in October 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apu-returns-to-the-simpsons-after-nearly-a-decade-whos-doing-his-voice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apu-returns-to-the-simpsons-after-nearly-a-decade-whos-doing-his-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train derailment closes part of Doña Ana Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; A road is closed in Do&ntilde;a Ana County on Tuesday afternoon as crews work to clear a derailed train in the area. According to Do&ntilde;a Ana County Government Center, Do&ntilde;a Ana Road between Lujan Road and Highway 187 is expected to remain closed through Friday afternoon. The public is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/train-derailment-closes-part-of-doa-ana-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/train-derailment-closes-part-of-doa-ana-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM College of Pharmacy hosts 'Drug Take Back Day' events on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy is holding some events for "Drug Take Back Day." The goal is to offer locals a way to safely dispose of unused or expired medication. The events are being held at these locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-college-of-pharmacy-hosts-drug-take-back-day-events-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-college-of-pharmacy-hosts-drug-take-back-day-events-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of DWI with child in car in Sandoval County]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A traffic stop led to the arrest of an alleged drunk driver found with a child in the car. On Saturday around 7:30 p.m., New Mexico State Police stopped a driver on I-25 near mile post 252 outside of Algodones in Sandoval County. Officers said the driver, identified as Dominique [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-accused-of-dwi-with-child-in-car-in-sandoval-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-accused-of-dwi-with-child-in-car-in-sandoval-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Feed the Children' launches hub for free food and other essentials in Los Lunas]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Officials cut the ribbon on a new center aimed at helping kids in need. "Feed the Children" just launched a new hub at the School of Dreams Academy in Los Lunas. The new hub offers students free food, essentials, books and school supplies. "One in four kids will go to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feed-the-children-launches-hub-for-free-food-and-other-essentials-in-los-lunas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feed-the-children-launches-hub-for-free-food-and-other-essentials-in-los-lunas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retrial ordered for woman convicted of 1999 Albuquerque murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; A new trial is in the works for a woman convicted in one of New Mexico's most well-known murder cases. On Monday, Judge Cindy Leos ruled that Linda Henning was mentally incompetent at the time of her trial 24 years ago. Henning was found guilty in 2002 and sentenced to more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/retrial-ordered-for-woman-convicted-of-1999-albuquerque-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/retrial-ordered-for-woman-convicted-of-1999-albuquerque-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty in child sex crimes case]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A former educator who was arrested for child sex crimes pleaded guilty in a Las Cruces court on Monday, Oct. 19. Wyatt Cornelius, a 43-year-old former teacher and coach from Las Cruces, was facing charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor, child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ex-las-cruces-teacher-pleads-guilty-in-child-sex-crimes-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ex-las-cruces-teacher-pleads-guilty-in-child-sex-crimes-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 reopened in both directions in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; I-40 is back open in both directions Tuesday afternoon after being closed due to an emergency response. Albuquerque Police and first responders were working to assist an individual on the San Pedro bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/i-40-reopened-in-both-directions-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/i-40-reopened-in-both-directions-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 closed in both directions in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;I-40 is closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing emergency response. Albuquerque Police and first responders are working to assist an individual on the San Pedro bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/i-40-closed-in-both-directions-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/i-40-closed-in-both-directions-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM Public Education Department awarded $44M in grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has been awarded five federal grants, totaling $44 million, to strengthen classroom instruction, improve how educators use assessment information, expand career exploration, help schools recruit and retain teachers, and expand high-impact literacy tutoring.&nbsp; &ldquo;These grants will help us give educators clearer information about student learning, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-public-education-department-awarded-44m-in-grants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-public-education-department-awarded-44m-in-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque debuts bike lane pilot project]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque city leaders on Tuesday announced the beginning of a new pilot project that involves a separated bike lane on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, between Arno and Oak Street. There, the city has installed six different types of barriers to keep the bike lanes separated from the road. During the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-debuts-bike-lane-pilot-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-debuts-bike-lane-pilot-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances continue to increase through the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another round of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, but storms should generally be weaker than Monday. Rain chances will increase significantly Wednesday as another storm system approaches from the west. Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread across northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado Wednesday afternoon and evening. A few storms [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-chances-continue-to-increase-through-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-chances-continue-to-increase-through-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS: 'I haven't gotten better']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christina Applegate has revealed that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, putting her "back at square one."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-ms-i-havent-gotten-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-ms-i-havent-gotten-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 bystanders say part from popular Cedar Point roller coaster landed near them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular roller coaster has reopened at Cedar Point after a part fell off the ride Friday, the park confirmed to Nexstar's WJW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-bystanders-say-part-from-popular-cedar-point-roller-coaster-landed-near-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-bystanders-say-part-from-popular-cedar-point-roller-coaster-landed-near-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump uses antisemitic slur in Kansas rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump used an antisemitic slur at a rally in Kansas Monday while defending Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) over revelations he sued his patients for unpaid medical bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-uses-antisemitic-slur-in-kansas-rally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-uses-antisemitic-slur-in-kansas-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Eagles face backlash for handling of Jalen Hurts blood clotting issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Eagles are facing intensifying criticism for how the team handled a major health complication involving its star quarterback, who the Eagles announced will miss the rest of the season due to a potentially fatal blood-clotting condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/philadelphia-eagles-face-backlash-for-handling-of-jalen-hurts-blood-clotting-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/philadelphia-eagles-face-backlash-for-handling-of-jalen-hurts-blood-clotting-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man in custody following fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A man accused of shooting and killing his roommate is in custody. Albuquerque Police were called to the area near Central and Carlisle to reports of a shooting Monday night. Officers responded to the scene and found William Wick, who told them he killed his friend James Atkinson. Wick told investigators that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-in-custody-following-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-in-custody-following-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man sentenced for role in deadly 2022 human smuggling case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guatemalan-man-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guatemalan-man-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man receives 30-year sentence for role in deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guatemalan-man-receives-30-year-sentence-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guatemalan-man-receives-30-year-sentence-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump posts photos of ‘trash island’ after intense court hearing over East Potomac renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a series of photos showing crews removing trees from East Potomac Park, insulting the peninsula that he is seeking to redevelop starting next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-posts-photos-of-trash-island-after-intense-court-hearing-over-east-potomac-renovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-posts-photos-of-trash-island-after-intense-court-hearing-over-east-potomac-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tropics: Monitoring area off East Coast, and how a strong El Niño will impact Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[WFLA meteorologists will discuss the potential development of an area in the Atlantic and the effect of the strong El Ni&ntilde;o that has kept this hurricane season so quiet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tracking-the-tropics-monitoring-area-off-east-coast-and-how-a-strong-el-nio-will-impact-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tracking-the-tropics-monitoring-area-off-east-coast-and-how-a-strong-el-nio-will-impact-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[33% say second attempt should follow failed execution: Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third of Americans think that the government should try a second time to put 50-year-old Christa Pike to death after she survived Tennessee&rsquo;s attempt to execute her by lethal injection last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/33-say-second-attempt-should-follow-failed-execution-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/33-say-second-attempt-should-follow-failed-execution-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in wildfire rubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family&rsquo;s home once stood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/firefighters-find-safe-filled-with-priceless-family-heirlooms-in-wildfire-rubble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/firefighters-find-safe-filled-with-priceless-family-heirlooms-in-wildfire-rubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division hosts annual pitch competition at Rail Yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Five outdoor businesses are set to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes at a live business pitch competition being held at the Rail Yards early next month. "Adventure Pitch Fest," by the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division in partnership with Activate New Mexico, is free for the public to attend. &ldquo;This [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-outdoor-recreation-division-hosts-annual-pitch-competition-at-rail-yards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-outdoor-recreation-division-hosts-annual-pitch-competition-at-rail-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families invited to decorate donuts alongside Albuquerque Police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; The Albuquerque Police Department and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is inviting families to a Halloween-themed donut decorating event on October 24, from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Krispy Kreme Ellison location. At the free event, kids will be able to decorate their own donut alongside APD officers. Krispy Kreme will provide donuts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/families-invited-to-decorate-donuts-alongside-albuquerque-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/families-invited-to-decorate-donuts-alongside-albuquerque-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump on Monday announced a program meant to give farmers one-time payments to help "offset diesel costs" this harvest season, but it likely won't have an immediate impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/farmers-to-get-one-time-payments-from-8-billion-program-trump-says-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/farmers-to-get-one-time-payments-from-8-billion-program-trump-says-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol-related deaths rise in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New data shows a 2.6% rise in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024 and 2025. This comes despite a 21% drop in alcohol-related deaths from 2021 to 2024, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. &ldquo;Though the decreasing trend in alcohol-related deaths since 2021 is good news, the recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alcohol-related-deaths-rise-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alcohol-related-deaths-rise-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Rocks trail provides the most unique views the land of enchantment has to offer; Enchanted Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud heads to the Jemez Pueblo to explore the Red Rocks Trail and Walatowa Slot Canyon. Towering red rock formations surround much of the hike before the trail leads into a narrow and colorful slot canyon. It&rsquo;s a relatively short hike, but the dramatic scenery makes this one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-red-rocks-trail-provides-the-most-unique-views-the-land-of-enchantment-has-to-offer-enchanted-trails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-red-rocks-trail-provides-the-most-unique-views-the-land-of-enchantment-has-to-offer-enchanted-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former cadet guilty, Child solicitation arrests, Rain and cooler weather, APS right sizing, Holiday decorations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Former APD cadet pleads guilty to federal charges - A former APD cadet has pleaded guilty to charges of running stash houses for human smuggling. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office said that between March 2023 and July 2025, Zhang and her husband Sanjay Khurana conspired with human [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-cadet-guilty-child-solicitation-arrests-rain-and-cooler-weather-aps-right-sizing-holiday-decorations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-cadet-guilty-child-solicitation-arrests-rain-and-cooler-weather-aps-right-sizing-holiday-decorations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Encounters Are Up In New Mexico. Here's Why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico is home to an estimated 9,000 black bears. This year, more of them are crossing paths with people. By early August, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife had received 230 bear reports, up from 159 in 2025. So what's driving the increase? A dry winter and an unusually dry, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bear-encounters-are-up-in-new-mexico-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bear-encounters-are-up-in-new-mexico-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting outside Albuquerque smoke shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting outside of an Albuquerque smoke shop. The U.S. Marshals, with assistance from the Albuquerque Police Department and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Hezekiah Beltran in southeast Albuquerque on October 15. Police say in July Charles Richards, Daniel Tadege, Tinh [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/7th-suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting-outside-albuquerque-smoke-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/7th-suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting-outside-albuquerque-smoke-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain and cooler temperatures around New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Isolated rain with very spotty lightning activity is once again present mostly in parts of western and southern New Mexico as clouds are present across the region. Skies are generally partly to mostly cloudy with some gusty conditions aloft, once again partially preventing some of yesterday's warmth from escaping into space [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-and-cooler-temperatures-around-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-and-cooler-temperatures-around-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain and flash flooding possible in New Mexico, southwest Colorado this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong storm system will bring widespread rain to New Mexico and southwest Colorado Wednesday through Friday. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. Several inches of rain are possible in the mountains of southwest Colorado. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will gradually die down across New Mexico Monday night, although [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-and-flash-flooding-possible-in-new-mexico-southwest-colorado-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-and-flash-flooding-possible-in-new-mexico-southwest-colorado-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How rare are tornadoes near Deming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Tornadoes are relatively rare in southwest New Mexico, especially around Deming. Only four tornadoes have been officially documented in Luna County since 1950, before Monday evening's reported tornado near Deming. Two of those four tornadoes occurred in October. One of those tornadoes touched down near Deming on October 9, 2006. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-rare-are-tornadoes-near-deming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-rare-are-tornadoes-near-deming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS begins community meetings on potentially closing schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Public Schools is beginning a community conversation that could eventually change the district&rsquo;s footprint as it responds to declining student enrollment. APS held its first community meeting on its &ldquo;right-sizing&rdquo; effort Monday night at Cibola High School. The district said the goal is to hear from families, students, staff, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-begins-community-meetings-on-potentially-closing-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-begins-community-meetings-on-potentially-closing-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque City Council approves fee increase for development appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque City Council has approved increased fees for appealing issues surrounding a development. The ordinance increases the filing fees to $300 for anyone appealing a development application that was denied, and $1,000 for appealing an approved project. Councilors added an amendment allowing reduced fees for people with hardship, low income, or indigent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-approves-fee-increase-for-development-appeals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-approves-fee-increase-for-development-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former APD cadet pleads guilty to federal charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A former Albuquerque police cadet who got a big payout from the city is now a convicted felon. Nan Zhang was in federal court Monday afternoon, pleading guilty to charges of running stash houses for human smuggling. Zhang, who is from China, sued the City of Albuquerque over her firing from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-apd-cadet-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-apd-cadet-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man who took federal plea deal back in trouble with the law again]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque man who got a great plea deal for selling firearms without a license is back in trouble with the law. In 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives noticed Joe Jasso was selling illegal machine gun conversion devices on his social media page. He was arrested the next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-who-took-federal-plea-deal-back-in-trouble-with-the-law-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-who-took-federal-plea-deal-back-in-trouble-with-the-law-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado forces people to seek shelter in Deming]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A tornado warning in Deming forced people to seek shelter Monday evening. The warning was issued just before 6 p.m. and expired at 6:15 p.m. Luna County Emergency Management and KRQE viewers sent in photos of the storm as it passed by. Ping- pong to golf ball-sized hail was also reported [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tornado-forces-people-to-seek-shelter-in-deming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tornado-forces-people-to-seek-shelter-in-deming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque police investigating fatal shooting near Central and Carlisle]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting near Central Ave. and Carlisle Blvd. Officers responded to the area just before 5 p.m. APD has not provided any more information on the shooting. This is a developing story; KRQE News will provide updates as they become available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-near-central-and-carlisle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-near-central-and-carlisle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM Hospital opens first primary care facility in Albuquerque's Southwest Mesa]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; For years, people living on the southwest mesa have been forced to cross the river, or head north near Rio Rancho for primary care. Now, UNM hopes the new "Sandia Vista" clinic can be a first point of contact for thousands. "The faculty who have chosen to come here all happen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hospital-opens-first-primary-care-facility-in-albuquerques-southwest-mesa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hospital-opens-first-primary-care-facility-in-albuquerques-southwest-mesa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS holding career expo next month for freshmen in Academies program]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; In an effort to boost graduation rates and get students more excited about future careers, Albuquerque Public Schools is growing its Academies program at nine high schools. "We're really transforming the high school experience for our kids so they see the relevancy of going to high school," APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-holding-career-expo-next-month-for-freshmen-in-academies-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-holding-career-expo-next-month-for-freshmen-in-academies-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain could bring flooding to New Mexico and southwest Colorado later this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm system will bring widespread rain Wednesday through Friday across New Mexico and southwest Colorado. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. Several inches of rain are possible in southwest Colorado. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue moving northeast across parts of New Mexico through Monday evening, including a chance [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-could-bring-flooding-to-new-mexico-and-southwest-colorado-later-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-could-bring-flooding-to-new-mexico-and-southwest-colorado-later-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOT opens first Q-Turn on I-25 in Albuquerque as interchange rebuild progresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A few years into the major I-25 interchange rebuild at Comanche and Montgomery, some big parts of the project are now taking shape and opening up for drivers. That includes one of the new freeway U-turns aimed at speeding up turnarounds. It's now more than two years into the I-25 Improved [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-opens-first-q-turn-on-i-25-in-albuquerque-as-interchange-rebuild-progresses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-opens-first-q-turn-on-i-25-in-albuquerque-as-interchange-rebuild-progresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM’s Darren Agu named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;The New Mexico Lobos continue to make history &mdash; and now one of their defensive leaders is earning conference recognition. UNM is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West play, marking the program&rsquo;s best start in Mountain West conference play. The last time the Lobos opened league play 2-0 was in 1997, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unms-darren-agu-named-mountain-west-defensive-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unms-darren-agu-named-mountain-west-defensive-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos lose key rushing threat as James Laubstein undergoes surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;The University of New Mexico Lobos are losing a key piece of their offense for the rest of the season. Senior quarterback James Laubstein will miss the remainder of the year after suffering a patellar tendon injury during Saturday&rsquo;s victory over Hawaii, head coach Jason Eck announced. Laubstein went down with a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-lose-key-rushing-threat-as-james-laubstein-undergoes-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-lose-key-rushing-threat-as-james-laubstein-undergoes-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Fire Rescue helps get bears out of tree at local golf course]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Albuquerque Fire Rescue helped rescue some bears on Monday. AFR was called to the Tanoan Golf Course just past noon to help the Department of Wildlife remove a mama bear and two cubs from a tree on the course. "Several options were discussed on how to get the cubs out of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-helps-get-bears-out-of-tree-at-local-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-helps-get-bears-out-of-tree-at-local-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 men charged in child solicitation operation in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Ten men are facing felony charges following a three-day undercover investigation, Operation Midnight Harvest. The New Mexico Department of Justice said 10 men were arrested following their operation last week targeting the online solicitation of children in Albuquerque. Operation Midnight Harvest was a multi-agency operation including the FBI, Albuquerque Police Department, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/10-men-charged-in-child-solicitation-operation-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/10-men-charged-in-child-solicitation-operation-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Plata County offers sandbags to residents ahead of predicted rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) &mdash; La Plata County in Colorado is set to see heavy rains over the next few days, and the county is urging residents to prepare. The county has sandbags available at no charge for residents to protect their properties from potential flood damage. Here's where you can find them: County officials say [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-plata-county-offers-sandbags-to-residents-ahead-of-predicted-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-plata-county-offers-sandbags-to-residents-ahead-of-predicted-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word &ndash; whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Monday at 4 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque leaders weigh in on community criticism of closure of APS facilities after hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A years-long effort to protect Albuquerque school properties has also left people shut out from the playgrounds and fields in the hearts of their neighborhoods. Now, the district is responding to criticism while city and Bernalillo County leaders are trying to find a middle ground. Locked out and looking for solutions, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-leaders-weigh-in-on-community-criticism-of-closure-of-aps-facilities-after-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-leaders-weigh-in-on-community-criticism-of-closure-of-aps-facilities-after-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of Dunn Solar telescope in New Mexico to start next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; The Forest Service says the demolition of the Dunn Solar telescope in southern New Mexico will begin next year. The Forest Service and the National Science Foundation came to the conclusion after liquid mercury was found inside the Sacramento Peak Observatory. They will work with the New Mexico Environment Department to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/demolition-of-dunn-solar-telescope-in-new-mexico-to-start-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/demolition-of-dunn-solar-telescope-in-new-mexico-to-start-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico and Louisiana Senators aim to improve child literacy rates with new legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) is pushing legislation to improve child literacy rates nationwide. Sen. Heinrich and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) are introducing the Literacy Improvement for Transformation, or LIFT Act. The proposal aims to improve reading outcomes by helping schools hire full-time reading specialists in every K-12 public [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-and-louisiana-senators-aim-to-improve-child-literacy-rates-with-new-legislation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-and-louisiana-senators-aim-to-improve-child-literacy-rates-with-new-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Tingley Beach main parking lot closes for improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; If you are visiting Tingley Beach this week, you might want to consider biking. From Oct. 20 to 23, the main parking lot for Tingley will be closed for improvements. All of the ponds will still be open as normal. Visitors are encouraged to use alternate parking, bike, or walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-tingley-beach-main-parking-lot-closes-for-improvements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-tingley-beach-main-parking-lot-closes-for-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Now go do stuff': Captain with Albuquerque Fire Rescue retires after 35 years of service]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque Fire Rescue is congratulating one of its captains on his retirement after 35 years of service. AFR is congratulating Captain Jarrod Bottinelli as he officially ends his tenure at Station 13. Bottinelli, known as "Bott" among his colleagues, started his career with AFR in 1991 as a member of the 51st [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/now-go-do-stuff-captain-with-albuquerque-fire-rescue-retires-after-35-years-of-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/now-go-do-stuff-captain-with-albuquerque-fire-rescue-retires-after-35-years-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe Plaza to see temporary closures as holiday decorating begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Some temporary closures and barricades may be popping up around the Santa Fe Plaza as holiday decorating starts up on Monday, Oct. 26. "Each year, City crews install thousands of lights, along with garlands and farolitos, to transform the Plaza into a festive holiday destination. The decorating process takes several [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-plaza-to-see-temporary-closures-as-holiday-decorating-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-plaza-to-see-temporary-closures-as-holiday-decorating-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The richest members of Congress in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress' wealthiest members, according to the most recently published live net worth estimates tracked by Quiver Quantitative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-richest-members-of-congress-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-richest-members-of-congress-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOH offering virtual Overdose Recognition &amp; Response Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The New Mexico Department of Health is offering New Mexicans a free one-hour virtual Overdose Recognition and Response Training on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon. Health officials said the training is for community members to learn how to recognize an overdose, respond safely and save a life. The training can [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-offering-virtual-overdose-recognition-amp-response-training/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-offering-virtual-overdose-recognition-amp-response-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moisture increases this week along with milder temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warming temperatures and an increase in moisture move into the state to start of the workweek. Partly cloudy skies will be in place throughout the afternoon, with scattered showers or isolated thunderstorms possible. The greatest chances of wetting rainfall today will be in western and central parts of the state. Afternoon temperatures will generally range [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/moisture-increases-this-week-along-with-milder-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/moisture-increases-this-week-along-with-milder-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is democratic socialism and what do members believe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters argue capitalism is incompatible with true freedom, and the economy should be collectively controlled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-is-democratic-socialism-and-what-do-members-believe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-is-democratic-socialism-and-what-do-members-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta apologizes for suspending 'No Kings' Instagram account, blaming bot traffic increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meta-apologizes-for-suspending-no-kings-instagram-account-blaming-bot-traffic-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meta-apologizes-for-suspending-no-kings-instagram-account-blaming-bot-traffic-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gelato recalled from Lidl stores in 9 states over listeria concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impacted customers are advised to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gelato-recalled-from-lidl-stores-in-9-states-over-listeria-concern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gelato-recalled-from-lidl-stores-in-9-states-over-listeria-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precautionary road closure and evacuation in parts of Lea County after loss-of-containment at well site]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Lea County officials are advising residents and drivers of a precautionary road closure and evacuation on County Road 1, also known as Orla Road, and the surrounding area after a loss-of-containment incident at a Chevron well site about a mile north of Cotton Draw. According to Chevron, the incident occurred [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/precautionary-road-closure-and-evacuation-in-parts-of-lea-county-after-loss-of-containment-at-well-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/precautionary-road-closure-and-evacuation-in-parts-of-lea-county-after-loss-of-containment-at-well-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedition fails to find Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island in Western Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart&rsquo;s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot&rsquo;s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/expedition-fails-to-find-amelia-earharts-plane-on-remote-island-in-western-pacific/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/expedition-fails-to-find-amelia-earharts-plane-on-remote-island-in-western-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA rolls back program that allowed non-ticketed visitors into terminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tsa-rolls-back-program-that-allowed-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tsa-rolls-back-program-that-allowed-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community outraged as convicted serial rapist, also heir to cosmetics fortune, walks free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Luster's trial gained international publicity because he fled to Mexico after posting $1 million bail in January 2003; he was captured months later in Puerto Vallarta by bounty hunter Duane "The Dog" Chapman, who was pursuing him with a TV crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/community-outraged-as-convicted-serial-rapist-also-heir-to-cosmetics-fortune-walks-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/community-outraged-as-convicted-serial-rapist-also-heir-to-cosmetics-fortune-walks-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shapiro is considered one of many potential presidential candidates for Democrats in 2028. His popularity in Pennsylvania &mdash; a Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month found his job approval at 62 percent &mdash; has raised his stock among some in the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shapiro-launches-super-pac-as-presidential-speculation-mounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shapiro-launches-super-pac-as-presidential-speculation-mounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli filmmakers bring counter ‘NAZA’ programming to Capitol Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one attendee at a recent Capitol Hill screening for a film called &ldquo;NAZA&rdquo; was hoodwinked into believing it was a hard-charging look at Israel&rsquo;s actions in the Gaza Strip. But instead of watching the internationally lauded documentary investigating Israel&rsquo;s responsibility for the more than 70,000 Palestinians killed in the three-year war, a little [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/israeli-filmmakers-bring-counter-naza-programming-to-capitol-hill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/israeli-filmmakers-bring-counter-naza-programming-to-capitol-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of combustion does not make the newer products inherently safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nicotine-pouches-vaping-or-cigarettes-which-nicotine-product-is-actually-the-leastharmful/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nicotine-pouches-vaping-or-cigarettes-which-nicotine-product-is-actually-the-leastharmful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Guard member and armed man shot in DC, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don&rsquo;t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-guard-member-and-armed-man-shot-in-dc-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-guard-member-and-armed-man-shot-in-dc-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge refused the Justice Department&rsquo;s (DOJ) demand to&nbsp;step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Donald Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-refuses-dojs-demand-to-step-aside-from-golf-course-hearing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-refuses-dojs-demand-to-step-aside-from-golf-course-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early childhood educators fear tougher working conditions amid Trump proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry, including staff-to-child ratios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-childhood-educators-fear-tougher-working-conditions-amid-trump-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-childhood-educators-fear-tougher-working-conditions-amid-trump-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrot Top shares positive message after reported suicide attempt, plans return to stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comedian thanked his fans for the support he received during his recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/carrot-top-shares-positive-message-after-reported-suicide-attempt-plans-return-to-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/carrot-top-shares-positive-message-after-reported-suicide-attempt-plans-return-to-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betting on the election? Your state may prohibit it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/betting-on-the-election-your-state-may-prohibit-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/betting-on-the-election-your-state-may-prohibit-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber share emotional tributes to Presley Gerber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerber, a model and the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-share-emotional-tributes-to-presley-gerber/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-share-emotional-tributes-to-presley-gerber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alligator-kills-71-year-old-fisherman-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alligator-kills-71-year-old-fisherman-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk says he will give SpaceX share to every child in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump approval hits record low in new survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-approval-hits-record-low-in-new-survey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-approval-hits-record-low-in-new-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['These pilots saved our lives': Donnie Wahlberg recounts plane skidding off runway, hitting fence]]></title><description><![CDATA["I&rsquo;m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives. And God covered us."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-pilots-saved-our-lives-donnie-wahlberg-recounts-plane-skidding-off-runway-hitting-fence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-pilots-saved-our-lives-donnie-wahlberg-recounts-plane-skidding-off-runway-hitting-fence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts out for the season with blood clots, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nfl-quarterback-jalen-hurts-out-for-the-season-with-blood-clots-source-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nfl-quarterback-jalen-hurts-out-for-the-season-with-blood-clots-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court to decide if 160-year-old home distilling ban is constitutional ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violations can carry up to five years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/supreme-court-to-decide-if-160-year-old-home-distilling-ban-is-constitutional/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/supreme-court-to-decide-if-160-year-old-home-distilling-ban-is-constitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax proposals, Infrastructure plans, Mild temperatures, Harvest share, Route 66]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] NM lawmakers address impacts of making adjustments to state&rsquo;s taxing structure - With election day approaching, lawmakers are discussing the affordability issues that are impacting taxpayers across the state. In a recent committee meeting, lawmakers saw an overview of the state's distributional tax structure and possible changes. During [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tax-proposals-infrastructure-plans-mild-temperatures-harvest-share-route-66/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tax-proposals-infrastructure-plans-mild-temperatures-harvest-share-route-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly weather to start with mild temperatures and rain ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Isolated rain with very spotty lightning activity is present in parts of western and southern New Mexico as clouds are present across the region. Skies are generally becoming cloudier with some gusty conditions aloft, partially preventing some of yesterday's warmth from escaping into space with mostly milder conditions than yesterday morning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-weather-to-start-with-mild-temperatures-and-rain-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-weather-to-start-with-mild-temperatures-and-rain-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Hall scores 22 points in UNM basketball exhibition route of Washington State]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team defeated Washington State 92-64 in an exhibition game at The Pit Sunday. UNM shot 57.9 percent for the game which includes going 14 of 26 from the three point line, a clip of 53.8 percent. Reigning Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jake Hall scored [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jake-hall-scores-22-points-in-unm-basketball-exhibition-route-of-washington-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jake-hall-scores-22-points-in-unm-basketball-exhibition-route-of-washington-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances increase across New Mexico this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gradual warming trend has started across the state today as moisture also has started moving back into western New Mexico. Rain chances will increase across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday, with the best chance for widespread rain arriving Thursday and potentially continuing into Friday. An approaching storm system will bring increasing moisture, scattered showers, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-chances-increase-across-new-mexico-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-chances-increase-across-new-mexico-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM lawmakers address impacts of making adjustments to state's taxing structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;As many across the country feel the pinch at the gas pump and grocery store, state lawmakers are looking at how to help free up funds for New Mexicans. Legislators from both sides of the aisle address the impacts of making adjustments to the state's taxing structure. How to get more money [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-lawmakers-address-impacts-of-making-adjustments-to-states-taxing-structure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-lawmakers-address-impacts-of-making-adjustments-to-states-taxing-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man runs 50th marathon in 50 states, finishing in Duke City surrounded by family]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; At the 43rd annual Duke City Marathon Sunday, one man flew from Florida to complete his 50th marathon in 50 states. Brad McAnally has been running marathons since 2013 after being introduced to the sport by his father-in-law. Even though he wasn't fond of it after his first go, he had [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-runs-50th-marathon-in-50-states-finishing-in-duke-city-surrounded-by-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-runs-50th-marathon-in-50-states-finishing-in-duke-city-surrounded-by-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arrested for multiple Southern New Mexico shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARTESIA, N.M. (KTSM) - An Artesia teenager has been arrested after a State Police investigation linked the teen to multiple shootings in Southern New Mexico. Jedidziah Juarez, 16, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13 by NMSP's Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU). Juarez has been charged with one count of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-arrested-for-multiple-southern-new-mexico-shootings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-arrested-for-multiple-southern-new-mexico-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slightly warmer temperatures and more moisture moves in this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gradual warming trend has started across the state today as moisture also has started moving back into western New Mexico. Rain chances will increase across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday, with the best chance for widespread rain arriving Thursday and potentially continuing into Friday. An approaching storm system will bring increasing moisture, scattered showers, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/slightly-warmer-temperatures-and-more-moisture-moves-in-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/slightly-warmer-temperatures-and-more-moisture-moves-in-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple roads closed Sunday morning as Santa Fe police investigate 'suspicious item']]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A suspicious package in Santa Fe prompted road closures Sunday morning. The Santa Fe Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Team was called to a "suspicious item" near a local business in the 500 block of Guadalupe Street, north of Paseo De Peralta. Santa Fe police said technicians investigated the item and are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-roads-closed-sunday-morning-as-santa-fe-police-investigate-suspicious-item/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-roads-closed-sunday-morning-as-santa-fe-police-investigate-suspicious-item/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Humane New Mexico partners with Subaru to help give back to local shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Animal Humane New Mexico brought some adoptable animals out to Garcia Subaru this weekend, all to help find their fur-ever homes. The event was part of "Subaru Loves Pets," a grant-funded initiative by Subaru and the ASPCA to give back to local shelters. Animal Humane will get funding through the month of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-partners-with-subaru-to-help-give-back-to-local-shelters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-partners-with-subaru-to-help-give-back-to-local-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Por Vida Tattoo celebrates 20th anniversary honoring life of founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Visitors lined up outside the door of Por Vida Tattoo this weekend for a special party, celebrating 20 years of ink. The studio near Coal Street and 4th Street in Albuquerque hosted its 20th anniversary event featuring $20 flash tattoos, live music, an art show, live graffiti art, hot air balloons and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/por-vida-tattoo-celebrates-20th-anniversary-honoring-life-of-founder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/por-vida-tattoo-celebrates-20th-anniversary-honoring-life-of-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Gas Company confirms gas leak at Top Golf Albuquerque location]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A gas leak was found at the Top Golf in Albuquerque Sunday. Details are limited at the time of writing this, but a spokesperson for New Mexico Gas Company confirmed that the leak happened around 2 p.m. in the kitchen. Crews were able to isolate the leak while Top Golf crews will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gas-company-confirms-gas-leak-at-top-golf-albuquerque-location/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gas-company-confirms-gas-leak-at-top-golf-albuquerque-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22nd annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run kicks off the Christmas season]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;It's that time of the year again. A group of bikers rode through Albuquerque Sunday, bringing toys to tots. Toys for Tots is gearing up for the holidays and has started this year's donation campaign to ensure kids in need are able to enjoy waking up to Christmas magic. On Sunday, the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/22nd-annual-toys-for-tots-motorcycle-run-kicks-off-the-christmas-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/22nd-annual-toys-for-tots-motorcycle-run-kicks-off-the-christmas-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque launches Backyard Harvest Share supporting local food pantries]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Residents across the Albuquerque metro are going to be able to get more fresh local produce even more easily. On Sunday, the City of Albuquerque announced its Backyard Harvest Share, a new program that supports food pantries across Albuquerque. "We know we have people in our community who need additional food and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-launches-backyard-harvest-share-supporting-local-food-pantries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-launches-backyard-harvest-share-supporting-local-food-pantries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM football overcomes adversity and penalties in a come from behind victory at Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;You know what they say about a good football team? They will find a way to win. That is what happened to Jason Eck and his UNM Lobos squad Saturday night as they were able to overcome a 10 nothing deficit at halftime to beat the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 21-10. The Lobos [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-football-overcomes-adversity-and-penalties-in-a-come-from-behind-victory-at-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-football-overcomes-adversity-and-penalties-in-a-come-from-behind-victory-at-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandia Matadors, Valley Vikings and Hope Huskies pick up Saturday wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Sandia Matadors put together a punishing attack against the Atrisco Heritage Jaguars Saturday on their way to a 55-0 victory. Gad Harris had a pair of first-quarter touchdowns, one for 33 yards and another for eight. Harris also recovered an onside kick, which led to another score. Francisco Cook converted the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandia-matadors-valley-vikings-and-hope-huskies-pick-up-saturday-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandia-matadors-valley-vikings-and-hope-huskies-pick-up-saturday-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico United falls to San Antonio FC for a third time this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;For Superman it's Kryptonite that always seems to get the best of him. For New Mexico United, it's San Antonio FC. Curt Calov found the back of the net in the 29th minute and San Antonio defeated New Mexico 1-0 Saturday night for the third time this season. In fact, prior to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-falls-to-san-antonio-fc-for-a-third-time-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-falls-to-san-antonio-fc-for-a-third-time-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD investigating crash near Kirtland Air Force Base, motorcyclist hospitalized in 'critical condition']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque police's Fatal Crash Unit is investigating a crash Sunday near the Kirtland Air Force Base involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Police said officers are on scene at Eubank Boulevard Southeast and Southern Boulevard Southeast following a crash. Police said the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in "critical condition." This [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apd-investigating-crash-near-kirtland-air-force-base-motorcyclist-hospitalized-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apd-investigating-crash-near-kirtland-air-force-base-motorcyclist-hospitalized-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the next governor serve New Mexico or President Trump?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Congressional District 2 candidates debated live on the KRQE stage to discuss the plethora of issues facing constituents and how they each would address them. Then, host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. This week&rsquo;s conversation focuses on top federal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/will-the-next-governor-serve-new-mexico-or-president-trump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/will-the-next-governor-serve-new-mexico-or-president-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico gubernatorial candidates tackle top federal topics]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Congressional District 2 candidates debated live on the KRQE stage to discuss the plethora of issues facing constituents and how they each would address them. Then, host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. This week&rsquo;s conversation focuses on top federal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gubernatorial-candidates-tackle-top-federal-topics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gubernatorial-candidates-tackle-top-federal-topics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moisture increases heading into next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another cool day across New Mexico, but winds were be much calmer with dry conditions statewide. Temperatures will drop again Sunday morning, although most areas will stay above freezing. A gradual warming trend will begin Sunday afternoon as moisture starts moving back into western New Mexico, bringing a slight chance for isolated rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/moisture-increases-heading-into-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/moisture-increases-heading-into-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students in Las Vegas learn to build affordable adobe houses in fire ravaged area]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; In response to the 2022 Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, a course in building affordable adobe housing emerged in Las Vegas at a local community college. The wildfire devastated thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of homes, burning over 340,000 acres and earning the title of the largest and most [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/students-in-las-vegas-learn-to-build-affordable-adobe-houses-in-fire-ravaged-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/students-in-las-vegas-learn-to-build-affordable-adobe-houses-in-fire-ravaged-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM students volunteer to help Lobo tailgaters go green]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Amid the cherry and silver team spirit and game day energy, a group of University of New Mexico students are volunteering their time to help Lobo tailgaters go green. Before the echoes of cheers at University Stadium as the Lobos run onto the field or the roar of celebration from a triumphant [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-students-volunteer-to-help-lobo-tailgaters-go-green/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-students-volunteer-to-help-lobo-tailgaters-go-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico mother creates foundation to honor daughter who was killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Following the tragic murder of her daughter, a New Mexico mother is now hoping to help other families dealing with similar situations. The new foundation aims to cover funeral costs for children who died from violent crimes. At just 22 years old, the life of Esmeralda Romero was taken away. On July [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-mother-creates-foundation-to-honor-daughter-who-was-killed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-mother-creates-foundation-to-honor-daughter-who-was-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque mother creates foundation to honor daughter who was killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Following the tragic murder of her daughter, an Albuquerque mother is now hoping to help other families dealing with similar situations. The new foundation aims to cover funeral costs for children who died from violent crimes. At just 22 years old, the life of Esmeralda Romero was taken away. On July 20, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mother-creates-foundation-to-honor-daughter-who-was-killed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mother-creates-foundation-to-honor-daughter-who-was-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual 'Westfest' event draws locals to Route 66 Visitor Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;People celebrated the Mother Road at this year's "Westfest" at the Route 66 Visitor Center on Saturday. The annual fiesta was especially big this year in honor of the Route 66 Centennial, with live music, local vendors and a massive car show, plus the chance for some civic engagement with surveys for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-westfest-event-draws-locals-to-route-66-visitor-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-westfest-event-draws-locals-to-route-66-visitor-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 locations throughout Bernalillo County opens for expanded early voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Expanded early voting for the 2026 General Election began Saturday at 20 locations throughout Bernalillo County. County officials said expanded early voting continues through Saturday, Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at most locations. Bernalillo County uses Voting Conference Centers, allowing voters to cast their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/20-locations-throughout-bernalillo-county-opens-for-expanded-early-voting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/20-locations-throughout-bernalillo-county-opens-for-expanded-early-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque nonprofit had people hiking to help end hunger with fundraising campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A local nonprofit had people out hiking Saturday morning to help end hunger. The Rio Grande Food Project hosted its 11th Annual Hike to End Hunger at Pat Hurley Park. The event is part of the organization's two-month-long fundraising campaign to help people have better food security in the Albuquerque metro area. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-nonprofit-had-people-hiking-to-help-end-hunger-with-fundraising-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-nonprofit-had-people-hiking-to-help-end-hunger-with-fundraising-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNMH hosts first ever conference educating attendees about menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;UNM Hospital hosted a first-of-its-kind conference Saturday, all about menopause and perimenopause. The event aimed to educate attendees about the natural phase that happens when women stop getting their period in their late 40s or 50s, as well as all the changes that come with it. Visitors could listen to expertise from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unmh-hosts-first-ever-conference-educating-attendees-about-menopause/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unmh-hosts-first-ever-conference-educating-attendees-about-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque families raise over $21,000 in fundraiser run helping kids affected by heart defects]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Families from across the metro Albuquerque area were running for a cause Saturday morning. The Lexiam Heart Foundation held its 5th Annual 1 in 100 Run at Mission Field Park. The event brought children and families together to raise money and awareness for the 1 in 100 Children affected by congenital heart [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-families-raise-over-21000-in-fundraiser-run-helping-kids-affected-by-heart-defects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-families-raise-over-21000-in-fundraiser-run-helping-kids-affected-by-heart-defects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Night Football: Week 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Another week of high school football is in the books, and Friday Night Football takes a look at some of the biggest action from around New Mexico. Cleveland 57, West Mesa 7Cleveland wins 57-7 Rio Rancho 41, Albuquerque High 13Rio Rancho wins 41-13 Volcano Vista 28, Las Cruces 14Volcano Vista wins 28-14 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-9-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-9-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First freeze of the season expected for parts of New Mexico Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many areas across New Mexico will drop to near or below freezing Saturday morning, including parts of the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday afternoon and increasing next week. High winds have died down across New Mexico Friday night. Freeze Warnings are in effect through Saturday morning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-expected-for-parts-of-new-mexico-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-expected-for-parts-of-new-mexico-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap of KRQE debate between Greg Cunningham and Gabe Vasquez]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; It's one of the most-watched Congressional races in the country: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Friday evening, the two men battling for that seat, incumbent Gabe Vasquez and challenger Greg Cunningham, met face to face in KRQE's studio for a debate. This district, which covers southern and western New Mexico, has flipped [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/recap-of-krqe-debate-between-greg-cunningham-and-gabe-vasquez/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/recap-of-krqe-debate-between-greg-cunningham-and-gabe-vasquez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Witnesses describe attacks at 2 Albuquerque Jewish centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;An Albuquerque man facing federal charges for damaging two Jewish buildings is asking for his case to be dismissed. His attorney claims his charges are unconstitutional, and he questioned whether they constitute a hate crime. Meanwhile, police released new video of what eyewitnesses saw when the attacks happened. Officer: "Saw a guy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-witnesses-describe-attacks-at-2-albuquerque-jewish-centers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-witnesses-describe-attacks-at-2-albuquerque-jewish-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque receives state funding for phase two of Central Crossing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The City of Albuquerque is one big step closer to finishing the Central Crossing project, thanks to $3 million in funding from the state. Once complete, pedestrians will be able to cross the railroad tracks from First to Broadway more safely. "You already see people coming down that ramp we built [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-receives-state-funding-for-phase-two-of-central-crossing-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-receives-state-funding-for-phase-two-of-central-crossing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacant property in the International District to turn into wellness center and community kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A vacant property in Albuquerque's International District will be getting a new life, thanks to a city councilor's latest participatory budgeting effort. Councilor Nichole Rogers said the old Shriners property on Zuni Road will be turned into a wellness center and community kitchen. The district has $1.7 million for improvement projects, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vacant-property-in-the-international-district-to-turn-into-wellness-center-and-community-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vacant-property-in-the-international-district-to-turn-into-wellness-center-and-community-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque foster mother accused of killing 10-month-old released from jail pending trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;An Albuquerque foster mother accused of killing a 10-month-old child will be released from custody. In June, police were called to the home of Denise Vazquez-Browley near Paseo and Wyoming because the little girl was reportedly having a seizure. She died four days later. Doctors at the University of New Mexico Hospital [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-foster-mother-accused-of-killing-10-month-old-released-from-jail-pending-trial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-foster-mother-accused-of-killing-10-month-old-released-from-jail-pending-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandoval County Clerk: Illicit substance found on absentee ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Sandoval County Clerk said an illicit substance was found on absentee ballots Friday morning at its bureau of elections warehouse in Bernalillo. The clerk said that initial tests came back positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, but federal and state officials are still analyzing the substance. No county employees or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandoval-county-clerk-illicit-substance-found-on-absentee-ballots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandoval-county-clerk-illicit-substance-found-on-absentee-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Healthcare Authority urges people to take action as Medicaid changes loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Nearly half of New Mexicans rely on Medicaid to help pay for their health care. Now, the state is trying to prepare hundreds of thousands of people for what big federal cuts will do to the program. "This group, what we need you to do is take action if you haven't [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-healthcare-authority-urges-people-to-take-action-as-medicaid-changes-loom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-healthcare-authority-urges-people-to-take-action-as-medicaid-changes-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health officials urge vigilance as New World screwworm cases found in Grant County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New cases of the parasitic New World screwworm are raising the alarm, this time in southwest New Mexico. "It feels like it's here and it feels more like the beginning of an infestation that could cause disruptions,&rdquo; said New Mexico Cattle Growers&rsquo; Association President Tom Paterson. That feeling is from some [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/health-officials-urge-vigilance-as-new-world-screwworm-cases-found-in-grant-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/health-officials-urge-vigilance-as-new-world-screwworm-cases-found-in-grant-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First freeze of the season tonight for parts of New Mexico, including Albuquerque Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many areas across New Mexico will drop to near or below freezing Saturday morning, including parts of the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday afternoon and increasing next week. High winds have been slowly dying down across New Mexico Friday, with the strongest winds lingering in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-tonight-for-parts-of-new-mexico-including-albuquerque-metro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-tonight-for-parts-of-new-mexico-including-albuquerque-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge throws out indictment against actor/director Timothy Busfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A judge has thrown out a high-profile child sex abuse indictment against actor-director Timothy Busfield. In February, a grand jury indicted Busfield after police said he inappropriately touched a child actor on the set of The Cleaning Lady, filmed in Albuquerque. In a ruling Friday afternoon, Judge Joseph Montano squashed the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-throws-out-indictment-against-actordirector-timothy-busfield/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-throws-out-indictment-against-actordirector-timothy-busfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean 'Diddy' Combs relocated to new prison after contraband, massages report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sean-diddy-combs-relocated-to-new-prison-after-contraband-massages-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sean-diddy-combs-relocated-to-new-prison-after-contraband-massages-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristi Noem out as special envoy to Shield of the Americas. What's her new role?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is no longer serving as the Trump administration&rsquo;s special envoy to "The Shield of the Americas" coalition, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to NewsNation, the Hill&rsquo;s broadcasting partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kristi-noem-out-as-special-envoy-to-shield-of-the-americas-whats-her-new-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kristi-noem-out-as-special-envoy-to-shield-of-the-americas-whats-her-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-former-student-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-former-student-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials to give update after 3 children, teacher killed at Oregon elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-to-give-update-after-3-children-teacher-killed-at-oregon-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-to-give-update-after-3-children-teacher-killed-at-oregon-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico lawmaker and district attorney steps down from the Roundhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; A prominent southeast New Mexico lawmaker and district attorney is stepping down from her role in the Roundhouse after a federal judge's ruling. A Republican and house rep for the Clovis area, Andrea Reeb is also the district attorney for Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties. Formally resigning last night, Reeb [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmaker-and-district-attorney-steps-down-from-the-roundhouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmaker-and-district-attorney-steps-down-from-the-roundhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Cares: Hundreds of students at Helen Cordero Elementary get free shoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids was out serving the community once again earlier Friday. We took a trip to Helen Cordero Elementary School, where hundreds of students got a new pair of shoes. Students also got a handful of other items, like socks, snacks, and a book. The principal of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-cares-hundreds-of-students-at-helen-cordero-elementary-get-free-shoes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-cares-hundreds-of-students-at-helen-cordero-elementary-get-free-shoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque nonprofit hosts 'Kindness in Action' to support local unhoused population]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; A local nonprofit was at Robinson Park to help the local homeless population. TenderLove Community Center hosted their annual Kindness in Action event, where the group provided essential services for unhoused people in Albuquerque. The event gave out food, hygiene products, and other resources to those who attended. "We don't see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-nonprofit-hosts-kindness-in-action-to-support-local-unhoused-population/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-nonprofit-hosts-kindness-in-action-to-support-local-unhoused-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search Data: This year's top-trending Halloween costumes in ABQ might be nerdy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Halloween is just a couple of weeks away. Hopefully you have a costume by now, but if not, it's probably worth taking a look at some of the most popular choices this year. And in Albuquerque, those costumes might seem a bit nerdy - according to Google search trends, at least. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/search-data-this-years-top-trending-halloween-costumes-in-abq-might-be-nerdy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/search-data-this-years-top-trending-halloween-costumes-in-abq-might-be-nerdy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOH continues warning about West Nile virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Summer may be over, but the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds residents that the threat of West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes still exists in some parts of New Mexico, particularly the southern region. &nbsp;&ldquo;While temperatures in northern New Mexico are dropping, the southern part of the state is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-continues-warning-about-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-continues-warning-about-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political analyst talks about upcoming 2nd Congressional District debate and race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Friday night, KRQE News 13 will host candidates for the hotly contested 2nd Congressional District in New Mexico in a live debate at 5 p.m. Democratic Incumbent Gabe Vasquez is looking to hold off Republican challenger Greg Cunningham in a district that has flipped a few times in recent years. KRQE's Political [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/political-analyst-talks-about-upcoming-2nd-congressional-district-debate-and-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/political-analyst-talks-about-upcoming-2nd-congressional-district-debate-and-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend roadwork to begin on part of Rio Bravo Boulevard in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Part of a major road in Albuquerque will see lane closures this weekend due to road work. The construction on Rio Bravo Blvd from Isleta Blvd to 2nd Street is expected to last from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. The westbound inside lane and eastbound [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/weekend-roadwork-to-begin-on-part-of-rio-bravo-boulevard-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/weekend-roadwork-to-begin-on-part-of-rio-bravo-boulevard-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe Police investigate drive-by shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe Police Detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting of an occupied home in the 1200 block of Senda Del Valle that occurred Thursday night. At approximately 9:42 p.m. officers responded and found a home and a vehicle that had been stuck multiple times by gunfire. No injuries were reported [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-investigate-drive-by-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-investigate-drive-by-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham face off in KRQE debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Friday, October 16, KRQE hosted a debate with the two candidates vying for the Congressional District 2 seat. Incumbent Gabe Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are both running for the spot to represent New Mexico's second congressional district in Washington, D.C. Vasquez is seeking his third term in Congress. Republican challenger [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/watch-gabe-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-face-off-in-krqe-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/watch-gabe-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-face-off-in-krqe-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Pre-Show ahead of debate for 2nd Congressional District candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Friday, October 16, KRQE will host a debate with the two candidates vying for the Congressional District 2 seat. Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are both running for the spot to represent New Mexico's second congressional district in Washington, D.C. Vasquez is seeking his third term in Congress. Republican [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-pre-show-ahead-of-debate-for-2nd-congressional-district-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-pre-show-ahead-of-debate-for-2nd-congressional-district-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: NM Political Pulse recap highlights from 2nd Congressional District candidates debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Friday, October 16, KRQE will host a debate with the two candidates vying for the Congressional District 2 seat. Incumbent Gabe Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are both running for the spot to represent New Mexico's second congressional district in Washington, D.C. Vasquez is seeking his third term in Congress. Republican [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-nm-political-pulse-recap-highlights-from-2nd-congressional-district-candidates-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-nm-political-pulse-recap-highlights-from-2nd-congressional-district-candidates-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham face off in KRQE debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Friday, October 16, KRQE will host a debate with the two candidates vying for the Congressional District 2 seat. Incumbent Gabe Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are both running for the spot to represent New Mexico's second congressional district in Washington, D.C. Vasquez is seeking his third term in Congress. Republican [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-gabe-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-face-off-in-krqe-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-gabe-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-face-off-in-krqe-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel Vasquez and Greg Cunningham to face off in KRQE debate today]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Friday, October 16, KRQE will host a debate with the two candidates vying for the Congressional District 2 seat. Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are both running for the spot to represent New Mexico's second congressional district in Washington, D.C. Vasquez is seeking his third term in Congress. Republican [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gabriel-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-to-face-off-in-krqe-debate-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gabriel-vasquez-and-greg-cunningham-to-face-off-in-krqe-debate-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State awards $4M for four projects in Albuquerque, Belen and Clayton]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Economic Development New Mexico is distributing $4 million in Capital Outlay funding to community projects across the state. The largest award, $3 million, goes to Albuquerque's Central Crossing, which will connect downtown, east downtown and the future Rail Trail. Clayton receives $500,000, Bel&eacute;n $410,000, and Nob Hill $100,000 to design a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-awards-4m-for-four-projects-in-albuquerque-belen-and-clayton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-awards-4m-for-four-projects-in-albuquerque-belen-and-clayton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Congressional District 2's candidate Greg Cunningham?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The Republican challenger for Congressional District 2 is hoping third time's the charm when running for public office. Business Owner Greg Cunningham (R) is a veteran and retired law enforcement detective and is running against Democrat candidate Gabe Vasquez. Cunningham joined the United States Marine Corps, where his campaign page describes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-congressional-district-2s-candidate-greg-cunningham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-congressional-district-2s-candidate-greg-cunningham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Congressional District 2's candidate Gabe Vasquez?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Incumbent Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D) is seeking his third term in Congress, and for the first time in a congressional election, he is facing someone other than former Congresswoman Yvette Herrell. He is running against Republican candidate Greg Cunningham for Congressional District 2. Vasquez grew up in El Paso before earning his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-congressional-district-2s-candidate-gabe-vasquez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-congressional-district-2s-candidate-gabe-vasquez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNM to host Community Assistance Fair in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; PNM is inviting limited-income customers to receive help with their electric bill and more at the 2026 Community Assistance Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m., bringing together more than 40 community organizations to help individuals and families connect with resources that support basic and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-to-host-community-assistance-fair-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-to-host-community-assistance-fair-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Por Vida Tattoo shop hosts 20-year celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Por Vida Tattoo shop is celebrating 20 years in business. The shop is located at 500 4th St. SW, and on Saturday, it is hosting a celebration with $20 tattoos, live music, an art show, live graffiti, hot air balloons, and a raffle. The celebration will also honor the late John [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/por-vida-tattoo-shop-hosts-20-year-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/por-vida-tattoo-shop-hosts-20-year-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly shooting, Education bond 3, Chilly and breezy, Furniture store closing, Snowmaking in Taos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday&rsquo;s Top Stories Friday&rsquo;s Five Facts [1] VIDEO: Albuquerque police arrest 2 brothers accused of shooting and killing man during confrontation Newly released video shows the moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Albuquerque.Police say the suspect's mother filmed the entire encounter, and she too is facing charges.On April 7, a verbal confrontation turned [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/deadly-shooting-education-bond-3-chilly-and-breezy-furniture-store-closing-snowmaking-in-taos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/deadly-shooting-education-bond-3-chilly-and-breezy-furniture-store-closing-snowmaking-in-taos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly and windy start to Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Very spotty precipitation in the form of rain in very far-southeast areas may be present, but elsewhere is very dry. Skies are otherwise mostly clear with high wind gusts of northeasterly winds blowing through eastern to central and southern New Mexico with below-average morning temperatures. Somewhat-humid surface conditions are confined to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-and-windy-start-to-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-and-windy-start-to-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debunking the many Bigfoot sightings; New Mexico Strange]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Bigfoot is an enigma; this creature has been "seen" many times with assorted recollections of size and appearance, but still no definitive proof of this ape has been captured. This week on New Mexico Strange, KRQE's Chad Brummett is joined by author Ben Radford to discuss the creature and show Chad [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/debunking-the-many-bigfoot-sightings-new-mexico-strange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/debunking-the-many-bigfoot-sightings-new-mexico-strange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO Bond 3 could fund millions in higher education, including new UNM School of Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Aside from deciding New Mexico's next governor in the next election, voters will weigh in on several general obligation (GO) bonds. The largest bond on the ballot would go toward higher education improvements, including a new medical school at UNM. GO Bond 3 would authorize more than $350-million for improvements to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/go-bond-3-could-fund-millions-in-higher-education-including-new-unm-school-of-medicine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/go-bond-3-could-fund-millions-in-higher-education-including-new-unm-school-of-medicine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds continue overnight as freezing temperatures move into New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[High winds will continue across New Mexico overnight and into Friday morning before gradually dying down. Colder temperatures behind the front will bring freezing conditions to many areas Friday and Saturday mornings, including the Albuquerque Metro. A strong backdoor cold front moved through eastern New Mexico Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures and northerly wind gusts of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-continue-overnight-as-freezing-temperatures-move-into-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-continue-overnight-as-freezing-temperatures-move-into-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Albuquerque police arrest 2 brothers accused of shooting and killing man during confrontation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Shocking video shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting in Albuquerque. It shows the gunmen arguing with the victim before opening fire. Police said the suspects' mother filmed the whole thing, and she, too, is facing charges. It started as a verbal confrontation, but quickly turned violent. In a cellphone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-albuquerque-police-arrest-2-brothers-accused-of-shooting-and-killing-man-during-confrontation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-albuquerque-police-arrest-2-brothers-accused-of-shooting-and-killing-man-during-confrontation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toys for Tots holding annual motorcycle run this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; As we inch closer to the holiday season, Toys for Tots is starting this year's donation campaign with the annual motorcycle run. This Sunday, the group is having their annual motorcycle run, from the Walmart in Bernalillo to Thunderbird Harley-Davidson. This year, the route will be a little bit different in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toys-for-tots-holding-annual-motorcycle-run-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toys-for-tots-holding-annual-motorcycle-run-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court explains why trial was canceled for New Mexico couple accused of child abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News has learned why a judge cancelled the trial for a couple accused of sexually and physically abusing their children. Melvin and Valerie Cordell are accused of making their children, ages 6 months to 16 years old, live outside their Deming property in manmade tunnels from 2014 to 2024. They [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/court-explains-why-trial-was-canceled-for-new-mexico-couple-accused-of-child-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/court-explains-why-trial-was-canceled-for-new-mexico-couple-accused-of-child-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Home Furniture and Mattress going out of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A longtime New Mexico furniture store said they are going out of business. American Home Furniture and Mattress revealed the news in a Facebook post on Thursday. Earlier this year, American Home Furniture filed for bankruptcy and shut down its Santa Fe and Farmington locations. The company had kept its two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/american-home-furniture-and-mattress-going-out-of-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/american-home-furniture-and-mattress-going-out-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of attempted murder in 2024 New Mexico shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KTSM) &ndash; A Do&ntilde;a Ana County jury found a 48-year-old man guilty of attempted first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a 2024 shooting of another man, according to the Third Judicial District Attorney for New Mexico. Eddie Joe Valdez's sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled, but he faces up [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-in-2024-new-mexico-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-in-2024-new-mexico-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As enrollment drops, APS to hold 'right-sizing' community meetings to figure out what comes next]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; For Albuquerque Public Schools students and parents, the next few years could bring a lot of changes as the district deals with a shrinking enrollment. "Many of our schools are operating significantly below their intended capacities," said APS Deputy Superintendent Antonio Gonzales. In the last decade, Albuquerque schools' enrollment has plunged [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/as-enrollment-drops-aps-to-hold-right-sizing-community-meetings-to-figure-out-what-comes-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/as-enrollment-drops-aps-to-hold-right-sizing-community-meetings-to-figure-out-what-comes-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds tonight will gradually die down Friday across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[High winds will continue across New Mexico overnight and into Friday morning before gradually dying down. Colder temperatures behind the front will bring freezing conditions to many areas Friday and Saturday mornings, including the Albuquerque Metro. A strong backdoor cold front is moving through eastern New Mexico Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures and northerly wind gusts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-tonight-will-gradually-die-down-friday-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-tonight-will-gradually-die-down-friday-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico leaders propose tougher human trafficking laws and stronger victim protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Bolstering protections for human trafficking victims while trying to hold more offenders accountable. New Mexico leaders are touting new reforms they hope to pass this upcoming session. "New Mexico is one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to protecting victims and affording them the same basic rights [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-leaders-propose-tougher-human-trafficking-laws-and-stronger-victim-protections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-leaders-propose-tougher-human-trafficking-laws-and-stronger-victim-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State settles lawsuit over retaliation claim connected to NMSU basketball hazing scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The state is paying out even more money over New Mexico State University's past, chaotic basketball program. Millions have been paid out for lawsuits tied to hazing and player misconduct during the 2022-23 season. Now, the state is settling with another player, who said he was booted from the team [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-settles-lawsuit-over-retaliation-claim-connected-to-nmsu-basketball-hazing-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-settles-lawsuit-over-retaliation-claim-connected-to-nmsu-basketball-hazing-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black &amp; Yellow Report: New Mexico United looks ahead to San Antonio FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; In this week&rsquo;s Black and Yellow Report, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate and Sports Anchor Jared Chester discuss the upcoming match against San Antonio FC New Mexico United will take on San Antonio FC, Saturday Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. New Mexico United matches will be broadcast live on New Mexico 50 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-san-antonio-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-san-antonio-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Fire Rescue share stats on calls during Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Fire Rescue wrapped up another successful year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, helping make the festivities safe for everyone. Residents saw fire crews responding to a handful of close calls at the start of the event, but no injuries were reported. Crews said there were more than 550 EMS [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-share-stats-on-calls-during-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-share-stats-on-calls-during-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Police share stats on calls during Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Fire Rescue wrapped up another successful year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, helping make the festivities safe for everyone. Residents saw fire crews responding to a handful of close calls at the start of the event, but no injuries were reported. Crews said there were more than 550 EMS [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-and-police-share-stats-on-calls-during-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-and-police-share-stats-on-calls-during-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Department of Wildlife accepting submissions for Fish Art Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the "Art of Conservation" Fish Art Contest. Submissions are open to students in grades K through 12 to create artwork highlighting fish species found in New Mexico. Awards will be given to each grade category, as well as specialty awards. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-department-of-wildlife-accepting-submissions-for-fish-art-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-department-of-wildlife-accepting-submissions-for-fish-art-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV's doctors say X-ray 'showed good recovery' after lung surgery: Vatican]]></title><description><![CDATA["He carried out his daily activities independently. His physiotherapy session included a full range of physical activities," doctors added.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xivs-doctors-say-x-ray-showed-good-recovery-after-lung-surgery-vatican/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xivs-doctors-say-x-ray-showed-good-recovery-after-lung-surgery-vatican/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your child may have $250 in their Trump account: Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Trump accounts received some seed funds last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/your-child-may-have-250-in-their-trump-account-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/your-child-may-have-250-in-their-trump-account-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam's Club rolls out Thanksgiving feast deal, feeding 16 for 'about $160']]></title><description><![CDATA[It even includes a charcuterie board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sams-club-rolls-out-thanksgiving-feast-deal-feeding-16-for-about-160/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sams-club-rolls-out-thanksgiving-feast-deal-feeding-16-for-about-160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry, below average temperatures, &amp; gusty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is falling as northwesterly winds are transitioning to from the northeast with still somewhat-chilly to cool conditions. Somewhat-humid surface conditions have been lingering in eastern New Mexico with gusty northeasterly winds picking up after the colder start in northern areas led to some of the first freezing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-below-average-temperatures-amp-gusty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-below-average-temperatures-amp-gusty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOT issues high winds and travel advisory for southern New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Department of Transportation is has issued a warning for strong winds and blowing dust expected to impact travel in southern New Mexico from Thursday to Saturday. The National Weather Service forecasts wind gusts exceeding 50 mph along the international border. Drivers are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-issues-high-winds-and-travel-advisory-for-southern-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-issues-high-winds-and-travel-advisory-for-southern-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Bernalillo hit with cyberattack]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Town of Bernalillo was hit by a cyberattack, making most Town online services inaccessible. Currently, all Town of Bernalillo systems that the public interfaces with are frozen and therefore inaccessible online. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve contacted law enforcement &ndash; including the FBI. We are working with the New Mexico Office of Cybersecurity and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/town-of-bernalillo-hit-with-cyberattack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/town-of-bernalillo-hit-with-cyberattack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe Police search for stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Santa Fe Police Detectives are actively searching for a woman following an incident where a victim was stabbed and another victim was injured. An arrest warrant was issued for Marlena Clare Tenorio,&nbsp;32 of Santa Fe, for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and several additional charges related to the incident. On&nbsp;Wednesday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-search-for-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-search-for-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of mass shooting plot at Illinois Hindu temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandros Paporakis faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-accused-of-mass-shooting-plot-at-illinois-hindu-temple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-accused-of-mass-shooting-plot-at-illinois-hindu-temple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Dept. of Health offers free breast cancer screenings without insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free breast cancer screenings for individuals in low-income brackets without insurance. &ldquo;With breast cancer, a proactive approach can make a critical difference,&rdquo; said Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for NMDOH. &ldquo;Regular mammograms can find breast cancer early, sometimes up to 3 years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-health-offers-free-breast-cancer-screenings-without-insurance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-health-offers-free-breast-cancer-screenings-without-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early winter weather predictions released by NOAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown Thanksgiving? Warm Christmas? It's possible, depending on where you live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-winter-weather-predictions-released-by-noaa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-winter-weather-predictions-released-by-noaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Under the Influence' to take the screen at Santa Fe International Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Nothing heals family trauma like putting it on television. A successful social media influencer and her alcoholic, dysfunctional sister, are tapped to star in a reality show about their less-than-ideal childhood. However, when producers start to manufacture drama for ratings, it threatens the very real-world relationship of the siblings. "Under [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/under-the-influence-to-take-the-screen-at-santa-fe-international-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/under-the-influence-to-take-the-screen-at-santa-fe-international-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer prices see largest jump in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spikes in energy costs accounted for more than 80 percent of September&rsquo;s increase in producer prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/producer-prices-see-largest-jump-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/producer-prices-see-largest-jump-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After backlash, Trump says Pentagon won't livestream firing squad execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn&rsquo;t watch it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/after-backlash-trump-says-pentagon-wont-livestream-firing-squad-execution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/after-backlash-trump-says-pentagon-wont-livestream-firing-squad-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating report of sexual assault at frat house near University of Chicago; person of interest identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person of interest has been identified in connection with a sexual assault that was reported early Sunday morning at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus, the school announced Tuesday in a community alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/police-investigating-report-of-sexual-assault-at-frat-house-near-university-of-chicago-person-of-interest-identified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/police-investigating-report-of-sexual-assault-at-frat-house-near-university-of-chicago-person-of-interest-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect killed in Hobbs officer-involved shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A Hobbs police officer was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Thursday. New Mexico State Police is investigating the shooting and said the officer is okay and the suspect is dead. Community members are asked to avoid the area of Alston and N Linam due to police activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-killed-in-hobbs-officer-involved-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-killed-in-hobbs-officer-involved-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City's Plaza Hotel will close in 2027 for major renovations: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of New York City's most famous hotels will be closing its doors for a few years for a &lsquo;significant&rsquo; facelift,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-will-close-in-2027-for-major-renovations-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-york-citys-plaza-hotel-will-close-in-2027-for-major-renovations-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the largest COLA hike in years. Some say it isn't enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The COLA means the average monthly payment will increase by $75. That may not be enough, some argue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/its-the-largest-cola-hike-in-years-some-say-it-isnt-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/its-the-largest-cola-hike-in-years-some-say-it-isnt-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about Katie Zacharia’s legal work in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House press secretary Katie Zacharia gave a surprising answer when asked on Tuesday where she passed the bar exam: &ldquo;When I moved to China,&rdquo; she told reporters.Whether Zacharia passed the bar exam at all is in growing doubt. A watchdog group filed a complaint Wednesday with the State Bar of California asking it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-we-know-about-katie-zacharias-legal-work-in-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-we-know-about-katie-zacharias-legal-work-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemetery damage raises questions about photo shoot etiquette]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm so tired of people being disrespectful in cemeteries," another commented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cemetery-damage-raises-questions-about-photo-shoot-etiquette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cemetery-damage-raises-questions-about-photo-shoot-etiquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/wheres-the-beef-and-how-much-does-it-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/wheres-the-beef-and-how-much-does-it-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecticut governor holds double-digit lead in reelection bid: Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent Ryan Fazio in the race for the Constitution State&rsquo;s top job, according to a new poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/connecticut-governor-holds-double-digit-lead-in-reelection-bid-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/connecticut-governor-holds-double-digit-lead-in-reelection-bid-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexicans can get free Medicare coverage help]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico Medicare beneficiaries can get free help reviewing their health care coverage during the Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The annual enrollment period gives Medicare beneficiaries an opportunity to review their current coverage, compare available plans and make changes for the coming year. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-can-get-free-medicare-coverage-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-can-get-free-medicare-coverage-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM trial canceled, Lawsuit filed against aviation company, Cool to mild temperatures, First snow at Purgatory Resort, Hippo celebrates first birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Trial canceled for New Mexico couple accused of sexually and physically abusing children - The trial for a New Mexico couple accused of physically and sexually abusing their kids and making them live in underground tunnels has been canceled. According to a criminal complaint, Melvin and Valerie Cordell [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-trial-canceled-lawsuit-filed-against-aviation-company-cool-to-mild-temperatures-first-snow-at-purgatory-resort-hippo-celebrates-first-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-trial-canceled-lawsuit-filed-against-aviation-company-cool-to-mild-temperatures-first-snow-at-purgatory-resort-hippo-celebrates-first-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM deputies, family department checked on mom before human trafficking arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) &ndash; Years before being arrested on human trafficking and abuse charges, a mom in Chaparral had to answer for the treatment and conditions her children received from New Mexico authorities. A grand jury indicted Landy Carrejo, 37, for allegedly trafficking her children to a local restaurant owner, according to a police [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-deputies-family-department-checked-on-mom-before-human-trafficking-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-deputies-family-department-checked-on-mom-before-human-trafficking-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool to mild with drier but gusty conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Very spotty precipitation in the form of rain in far-southeast areas, but also very spotty lower elevation wet snow compared to yesterday morning may be present in northern areas. Skies are otherwise mostly clear with occasional gusts of northwesterly winds, mostly confined in the higher elevations, to nearby areas in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cool-to-mild-with-drier-but-gusty-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cool-to-mild-with-drier-but-gusty-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many popular foods may now use salt substitutes, says FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA has finalized a rule allowing manufacturers to use salt substitutes in dozens of standardized foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/many-popular-foods-may-now-use-salt-substitutes-says-fda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/many-popular-foods-may-now-use-salt-substitutes-says-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purgatory Resort in Durango sees first snow of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) &mdash; Early snow was accumulating at Purgatory Resort. Video shared by the resort shows the snow at the peaks of the mountain, as well as the leaves changing. The resort says they got two inches of snow Tuesday. They are preparing for the ski season with several mountain improvements, including a new [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/purgatory-resort-in-durango-sees-first-snow-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/purgatory-resort-in-durango-sees-first-snow-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maisy the Hippo at ABQ BioPark celebrates first birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; A little hippo at the BioPark is marking a major milestone. Maisy the Nile hippo celebrated her first birthday yesterday with a special October treat, chowing down on pumpkins with her mom and big sister Matilda. The family also got a little play time with a boomer ball. The BioPark says [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/maisy-the-hippo-at-abq-biopark-celebrates-first-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/maisy-the-hippo-at-abq-biopark-celebrates-first-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal lawsuit claims Albuquerque aviation company helped unlawfully deport migrants who were then tortured]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A federal lawsuit accuses an Albuquerque-based aviation company of working with the Trump administration to unlawfully send Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, where they were tortured. The lawsuit said that CSI Aviation Inc. delivered 230 Venezuelan migrants to one of the most notorious prisons in the world, CECOT. It describes the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/federal-lawsuit-claims-albuquerque-aviation-company-helped-unlawfully-deport-migrants-who-were-then-tortured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/federal-lawsuit-claims-albuquerque-aviation-company-helped-unlawfully-deport-migrants-who-were-then-tortured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The interception leading Lobos prepare for the aerial attack of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After a week off, Jason Eck and his UNM Lobos are ready to take in the paradise surroundings of Hawaii. For the Lobos, it will be all business as they try to turn back the aerial attack of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Hawaii averages 36 passing attempts per game, mostly on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-interception-leading-lobos-prepare-for-the-aerial-attack-of-the-hawaii-rainbow-warriors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-interception-leading-lobos-prepare-for-the-aerial-attack-of-the-hawaii-rainbow-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County Commission denies appeal on Albuquerque Islamic Center project]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Bernalillo County Commission denied an appeal on a proposed mosque in the North Valley. The Albuquerque Islamic Center wants to build a new facility near Second and Alameda, but neighbors pushed back against the plans over traffic and noise concerns. During Wednesday's zoning meeting, commissioners denied the appeal by a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commission-denies-appeal-on-albuquerque-islamic-center-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commission-denies-appeal-on-albuquerque-islamic-center-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial canceled for New Mexico couple accused of sexually and physically abusing children]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The trial for a New Mexico couple accused of physically and sexually abusing their kids and making them live in underground tunnels has been canceled. According to a criminal complaint, Melvin and Valerie Cordell made their children live outside their Deming property in manmade tunnels from 2014 to 2024. The children [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trial-canceled-for-new-mexico-couple-accused-of-sexually-and-physically-abusing-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trial-canceled-for-new-mexico-couple-accused-of-sexually-and-physically-abusing-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM Hospital announces new CEO who has long career history as a physician]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; One of the largest hospitals in the state of New Mexico is about to get a new leader. A longtime doctor who has held multiple roles at the University of New Mexico Hospital will become the new CEO. For the past thirty years, Dr. Steve McLaughlin has dedicated his career at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hospital-announces-new-ceo-who-has-long-career-history-as-a-physician/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hospital-announces-new-ceo-who-has-long-career-history-as-a-physician/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds develop behind another cold front Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of New Mexico will see their first freeze of the season Thursday morning. Another cold front Thursday afternoon will bring strong winds through Friday morning, along with another round of freezing temperatures. A cold front has been moving across New Mexico Wednesday, bringing cooler temperatures and gusty southwest winds up to 45 mph. Spotty [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-develop-behind-another-cold-front-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/high-winds-develop-behind-another-cold-front-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque middle school celebrates earning 'Spotlight School' status]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque Public Schools middle school celebrated a special achievement on Wednesday. Staff and students at Hoover Middle School gathered to celebrate earning the recognition as a "Spotlight School." To become a Spotlight School, the school has to be recognized as a top 25% school in the state by the New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-middle-school-celebrates-earning-spotlight-school-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-middle-school-celebrates-earning-spotlight-school-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sands Missile Range to host open house at Trinity Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; White Sands Missile Range will be hosting an open house at the Trinity Test Site this weekend. The Trinity Site is where the world's first atomic test was done, and you can see the site in person this weekend. The open house will be from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-sands-missile-range-to-host-open-house-at-trinity-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-sands-missile-range-to-host-open-house-at-trinity-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning board approves zoning changes for controversial apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After months of conflict, planned market-rate apartments called "The Luxe" are closer than ever to being built in Rio Rancho. "Our project has met every merit and every measurable criteria that the city requires for an approval," said CEO and Managing Partner of Modulus Architecture Angela Piarowski. The Rio Rancho [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-planning-and-zoning-board-approves-zoning-changes-for-controversial-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-planning-and-zoning-board-approves-zoning-changes-for-controversial-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Supreme Court weighs appeal from woman convicted of two murders]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A jury found her guilty of murder for causing a deadly wrong-way crash, killing two first responders. Now, the New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing arguments over whether it should overturn Jeannine Jaramillo's conviction. Prosecutors suggest Jeannine Jaramillo created a deadly ruse, orchestrating a wrong-way crash on I-25. But to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-weighs-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-two-murders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-weighs-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-two-murders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First freeze of the season expected for parts of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of New Mexico will see their first freeze of the season Thursday morning. Another cold front Thursday afternoon will bring strong winds through Friday morning, along with another round of freezing temperatures. A cold front has been moving across New Mexico Wednesday, bringing cooler temperatures and gusty southwest winds over 30 mph. Spotty showers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-expected-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-freeze-of-the-season-expected-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM AG challenges Project Jupiter public comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez challenged the reliability of thousands of public comments submitted on an air quality permit application for Project Jupiter in Dona Ana County. The top prosecutor in the state cited potential irregularities that could sabatoge the public record used in the permitting process. In a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-ag-challenges-project-jupiter-public-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nm-ag-challenges-project-jupiter-public-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's nephew denies threats, challenges restraining order extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton&rsquo;s nephew and former security guard has fired back against allegations he threatened the country music star's staff and estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dolly-partons-nephew-denies-threats-challenges-restraining-order-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dolly-partons-nephew-denies-threats-challenges-restraining-order-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions hosts webinar on affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; At the state level, officials are working on new housing policies, aiming to make it easier for low to middle-income New Mexicans to find homes they can afford. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and its office of housing presented solutions to the housing crisis in a webinar on Wednesday. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-workforce-solutions-hosts-webinar-on-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-dept-of-workforce-solutions-hosts-webinar-on-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County Commissioners propose declaring state of emergency over fentanyl crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's a crisis on the streets of Albuquerque. Now, some county leaders believe it&rsquo;s time to declare an emergency over the local effects of the fentanyl crisis. Bernalillo County commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday night on whether they should declare a state of emergency over fentanyl. Commissioners behind the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commissioners-propose-declaring-state-of-emergency-over-fentanyl-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commissioners-propose-declaring-state-of-emergency-over-fentanyl-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County Commissioners declare state of emergency over fentanyl crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's a crisis on the streets of Albuquerque. Now, some county leaders believe it&rsquo;s time to declare an emergency over the local effects of the fentanyl crisis. Bernalillo County commissioners voted Wednesday night and passed the emergency declaration unanimously. Commissioners behind the idea said the declaration could infuse millions of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commissioners-declare-state-of-emergency-over-fentanyl-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-commissioners-declare-state-of-emergency-over-fentanyl-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Dessert Day: An overview of New Mexico's classic treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Oct. 14 marks National Dessert Day. Cookies, cake, more -- the Land of Enchantment obviously has the basics, but outside of that, we also have a slew of classic New Mexican desserts that may be hard to come by in other states. In honor of National Dessert Day, here's a rundown [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-dessert-day-an-overview-of-new-mexicos-classic-treats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-dessert-day-an-overview-of-new-mexicos-classic-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Albuquerque housing projects reopen after renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Two different Albuquerque housing developments were officially reopened on Wednesday. The City of Albuquerque's Housing Authority reopened the Veranda project, located near Veranda and Candelaria, with 35 units. It also reopened the La Plata project, near La Plata and Second Street, with 32 units. The housing authority says these properties operated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-albuquerque-housing-projects-reopen-after-renovations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-albuquerque-housing-projects-reopen-after-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo addresses absence, asks for prayers in first pontifical message since surgery announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pope briefly addressed his absence in the message, which was issued to recognize a meeting celebrating the 10th anniversary of &ldquo;Amoris Laetitia,&rdquo; a text published by predecessor Pope Francis in 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-addresses-absence-asks-for-prayers-in-first-pontifical-message-since-surgery-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-addresses-absence-asks-for-prayers-in-first-pontifical-message-since-surgery-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninja’s new PREPi is like having your own sous chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand new Ninja PREPi is like having your own sous chef to handle all the tedious kitchen prep work for you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ninjas-new-prepi-is-like-having-your-own-sous-chef/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ninjas-new-prepi-is-like-having-your-own-sous-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged missteps made by himself and the university when Jane Doe originally came forward with sexual assault allegations in 2024 but defended actions taken since and his role as president in an interview with The New York Times.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cornell-president-defends-handling-of-alleged-gang-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cornell-president-defends-handling-of-alleged-gang-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers aim to mitigate weight gain after stopping GLP-1 use]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the study, 20% to 50% of people discontinue GLP-1 treatment within a year of starting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/researchers-aim-to-mitigate-weight-gain-after-stopping-glp-1-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/researchers-aim-to-mitigate-weight-gain-after-stopping-glp-1-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Nancy Mace's ex-fiance, 2 other men face sex crime charges after her accusations in House speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men, including Rep. Nancy Mace's ex-fiance, are now facing charges for a 2018 incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rep-nancy-maces-ex-fiance-2-other-men-face-sex-crime-charges-after-her-accusations-in-house-speech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rep-nancy-maces-ex-fiance-2-other-men-face-sex-crime-charges-after-her-accusations-in-house-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV’s brother also has cancer: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Prevost was reportedly diagnosed with the blood cancer in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xivs-brother-also-has-cancer-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xivs-brother-also-has-cancer-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child among 6 killed in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people, including one child, were killed Tuesday night in a plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, the Sauk County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/child-among-6-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-wisconsin-dells/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/child-among-6-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-wisconsin-dells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle crashes into Moriarty Dollar General]]></title><description><![CDATA[MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A vehicle drove into a Dollar General store located at 705 U.S. Route 66 in Moriarty on Wednesday. The crash happened around 10 a.m., according to the City of Moriarty Fire Department. Both the building occupants and the occupants of the vehicle were assessed by EMS and refused transport to the hospital. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vehicle-crashes-into-moriarty-dollar-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/vehicle-crashes-into-moriarty-dollar-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Social Security COLA is here: When will benefits increase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seniors will soon see one of the largest cost-of-living adjustments in years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-2027-social-security-cola-is-here-when-will-benefits-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-2027-social-security-cola-is-here-when-will-benefits-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into Moriarty Dollar General]]></title><description><![CDATA[MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A car drove into a Dollar General store located at 705 U.S. Route 66 in Moriarty on Wednesday. The crash happened around 10 a.m., according to the City of Moriarty Fire Department. Both the building occupants and the occupants of the vehicle were assessed by EMS and refused transport to the hospital. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/car-crashes-into-moriarty-dollar-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/car-crashes-into-moriarty-dollar-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi unveils Thanksgiving deal designed to feed 10 for less than $39]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving may not be on your radar just yet, but Aldi is ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aldi-unveils-thanksgiving-deal-designed-to-feed-10-for-less-than-39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aldi-unveils-thanksgiving-deal-designed-to-feed-10-for-less-than-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother who went viral in Albuquerque road rage case to remain in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque mother who went viral for smashing another driver&rsquo;s window with a baseball bat in front of her kids will remain behind bars. In August, witnesses filmed 31-year-old Jenipher Lewis using a bat to break the back windshield of a truck on Wyoming and Constitution. The driver of the truck [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-who-went-viral-in-albuquerque-road-rage-case-to-remain-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-who-went-viral-in-albuquerque-road-rage-case-to-remain-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque International Sunport ranked one of the best airports for art]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Albuquerque International Sunport has earned the No. 10 spot among the nation&rsquo;s top 10 airports for art in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards. The Best Airport for Art competition featured airports nominated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-international-sunport-ranked-one-of-the-best-airports-for-art/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-international-sunport-ranked-one-of-the-best-airports-for-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuqeurque holds Cosmic Carnival and Star Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will be taking over the Open Space Visitor Center to put on their annual Cosmic Carnival and Star Party on October 17, from 1 - 10 p.m. The Cosmic Carnival features family friendly games, creative experiences, hands-on activities and gives guests a chance to explore space and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuqeurque-holds-cosmic-carnival-and-star-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuqeurque-holds-cosmic-carnival-and-star-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABQ BioPark holding community cleanup and E-waste recycling events]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &mdash; Community members will have the chance to beautify some outdoor spaces and get rid of unwanted E-waste Saturday at Tingley Beach during the annual Dia Del Rio Volunteer Cleanup and the public E-waste recycling event. Volunteers wishing to participate in the Dia Del Rio will meet at Tingley Beach at the main [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/abq-biopark-holding-community-cleanup-and-e-waste-recycling-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/abq-biopark-holding-community-cleanup-and-e-waste-recycling-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico breweries take home 3 medals during '26 Great American Beer Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; It's a tradition spanning twenty years: the Great American Beer Festival, and this year, three New Mexico breweries brought medals back to the Land of Enchantment. From ales to German-style beers, here's the details on those winning brews. Black Mesa Dunkel (Boxing Bear Brewing Co.) A Munich-Style Dunkel by Boxing Bear [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-breweries-take-home-3-medals-during-26-great-american-beer-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-breweries-take-home-3-medals-during-26-great-american-beer-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office warns of AI phone impersonation scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico State Treasurer&rsquo;s Office on Wednesday warned of active schemes involving artificial intelligence to target state agencies and private individuals.&nbsp; Fraudsters are using AI technology to make fraudulent calls, emails, and text messages far more convincing and undetectable, the New Mexico State Treasurer&rsquo;s Office said. Local and national financial [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-treasurers-office-warns-of-ai-phone-impersonation-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-treasurers-office-warns-of-ai-phone-impersonation-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Social Security COLA announced: How much your payments will increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benefits are set to increase again next year for Social Security recipients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2027-social-security-cola-announced-how-much-your-payments-will-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2027-social-security-cola-announced-how-much-your-payments-will-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shiprock woman accused of shooting, killing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHIPROCK, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A Shiprock woman has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing a man outside her home. On Oct. 4, Letisha Begay, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly shot the man following an encounter outside her home in Shiprock. According to investigators, Begay told responding officers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shiprock-woman-accused-of-shooting-killing-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/shiprock-woman-accused-of-shooting-killing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seoul Gimbap's journey from a pop-up to a permanent location for Korean cuisine in ABQ, Pop! NM]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;On today's episode of Pop! New Mexico, our host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan chats with the owner of Seoul Gimbap, Hanmin Kim, about how his beloved Korean street-food business expanded from a pop-up to a permanent home. Kim's business plan first originated from making homemade samgak gimbap for a UNM international food festival, and since [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/seoul-gimbaps-journey-from-a-pop-up-to-a-permanent-location-for-korean-cuisine-in-abq-pop-nm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/seoul-gimbaps-journey-from-a-pop-up-to-a-permanent-location-for-korean-cuisine-in-abq-pop-nm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Jupiter, Playground fence, Cooler and windy, Homicide investigation, Isotopes award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] Project Jupiter leaders show construction progress on data center - The Project Jupiter data center in Do&ntilde;a Ana County has sparked controversy, with many speaking out over its potential environmental impact. On Tuesday, officials from Oracle, the company behind Project Jupiter, showcased the micro-grid space, which will have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/project-jupiter-playground-fence-cooler-and-windy-homicide-investigation-isotopes-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/project-jupiter-playground-fence-cooler-and-windy-homicide-investigation-isotopes-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico's record hot summer; Beyond the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico experienced historic heat throughout Meteorological Summer, which runs from the beginning of June until the end of August. In fact, New Mexico's average temperature of 74.6 degrees, makes it the hottest meteorological summer in history for the Land of Enchantment. In this episode of Beyond the Forecast, KRQE's meteorologists share the details behind [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicos-record-hot-summer-beyond-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicos-record-hot-summer-beyond-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty cold front with mostly dry air around New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Spotty to isolated precipitation in the form of rain in southeast areas, but also lower elevation wet snow compared to yesterday morning in northwest areas, is present. Skies are otherwise partly to mostly clear with occasional gusts of northwesterly winds mostly confined in the higher elevations with closer-to-average morning temperatures with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gusty-cold-front-with-mostly-dry-air-around-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gusty-cold-front-with-mostly-dry-air-around-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold fronts bring big temperature drop and gusty winds to New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pacific cold front will bring cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and the first freeze of the season to parts of New Mexico Thursday morning. Another cold front Thursday will bring more strong winds and cooler temperatures to end the week. Temperatures were cooler across western New Mexico Tuesday thanks to cloud cover, while breezy south [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cold-fronts-bring-big-temperature-drop-and-gusty-winds-to-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cold-fronts-bring-big-temperature-drop-and-gusty-winds-to-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Jupiter leaders show construction progress on data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Project Jupiter data center in Do&ntilde;a Ana County has sparked controversy, with many speaking out over its potential environmental impact. On Tuesday, project officials allowed KRQE News inside the construction area and shared where the work currently stands. Project Jupiter is a 1,400-acre development that broke ground last [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/project-jupiter-leaders-show-construction-progress-on-data-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/project-jupiter-leaders-show-construction-progress-on-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car seat clinic being held in Columbus on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The New Mexico Department of Transportation is holding a car seat clinic in Columbus at the Columbus Fire Station (504 Wisconsin St.) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Nationally certified technicians will inspect car seats and help parents and caregivers make sure the seats are correctly installed and used. Inspections [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/car-seat-clinic-being-held-in-columbus-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/car-seat-clinic-being-held-in-columbus-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident raises concerns after playground &amp; field at Albuquerque school closed to public after hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; For as long as Heather Black can remember, the grass field and this playground at Collet Park Elementary have always been open to the community after school hours. "I think that this park was something that the neighborhood really loved and enjoyed. I would see people playing basketball. I would see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/resident-raises-concerns-after-playground-amp-field-at-albuquerque-school-closed-to-public-after-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/resident-raises-concerns-after-playground-amp-field-at-albuquerque-school-closed-to-public-after-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A couple of cold fronts will bring cooler, windier weather to New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong Pacific cold front will bring cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and the first freeze of the season to parts of New Mexico Thursday morning. Another cold front Thursday will bring more strong winds and cooler temperatures to end the week. Temperatures are cooler across western New Mexico Tuesday thanks to cloud cover, while breezy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-couple-of-cold-fronts-will-bring-cooler-windier-weather-to-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/a-couple-of-cold-fronts-will-bring-cooler-windier-weather-to-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaucoup of buckets with Abby Pavia; Van Tate's Sports Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; This week KRQE Sports Director Van Tate sits down with another prodigy of the Pavia household, Abby Pavia. The Albuquerque High School Sophomore Basketball star talks about the accolades earned on her recent trip to playing in Mexico, what shes looking for in a choice university, and what she enjoys doing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/beaucoup-of-buckets-with-abby-pavia-van-tates-sports-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/beaucoup-of-buckets-with-abby-pavia-van-tates-sports-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding cut puts Petroglyph National Monument research project on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A years-long effort to better document and protect Albuquerque's Petroglyph National Monument is on hold after the U.S. Department of the Interior canceled funding for the project. Petroglyph National Monument covers more than 7,000 acres on Albuquerque's West Mesa and contains at least 30,000 ancient rock carvings. Paul Reed, New Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/federal-funding-cut-puts-petroglyph-national-monument-research-project-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/federal-funding-cut-puts-petroglyph-national-monument-research-project-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highly utilized pedestrian bridge by Eubank gets safety improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A highly utilized pedestrian bridge in northeast Albuquerque connecting schools and residential neighborhoods is getting some safety improvements, thanks to a city councilor. The bridge goes over I-40, connecting two highly used areas with schools, shopping, and residential homes. Neighbors in the area who use this bridge often say they already [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/highly-utilized-pedestrian-bridge-by-eubank-gets-safety-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/highly-utilized-pedestrian-bridge-by-eubank-gets-safety-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Attorney General claims outfitter hunting tags system is 'unconstitutional']]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; For many in New Mexico, October means hunting season. But many hunters in our state feel the system for getting a tag is stacked against them. On Tuesday, New Mexico Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez issued an opinion that he hopes sets the groundwork to make the system more fair. The AG's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-attorney-general-claims-outfitter-hunting-tags-system-is-unconstitutional/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-attorney-general-claims-outfitter-hunting-tags-system-is-unconstitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for fatal 2022 crash in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A man learned how long he will be spending in prison for hitting and killing a woman while driving intoxicated in Albuquerque. In 2022, Kalani Hodges was speeding near Coors and Saint Josephs before he crashed his car and ended up killing 71-year-old Nena Johnson. He was on the run for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-sentenced-for-fatal-2022-crash-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-sentenced-for-fatal-2022-crash-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamogordo man convicted of kidnapping, beating woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernesto Robles was convicted of first-degree kidnapping and conspiracy following an incident in which he and three others abducted, beat, and shaved a woman's head in Alamogordo in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alamogordo-man-convicted-of-kidnapping-beating-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alamogordo-man-convicted-of-kidnapping-beating-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sanctions cartel-linked horse racing network with New Mexico ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Tuesday on four people and 11 businesses it accuses of supporting the Cartel del Noreste through horse racing, construction, trucking, and fuel operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/us-sanctions-cartel-linked-horse-racing-network-with-new-mexico-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/us-sanctions-cartel-linked-horse-racing-network-with-new-mexico-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Humane New Mexico raises money to help dogs impacted by hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Animal Humane New Mexico is stepping in to help animals that have been impacted by recent hurricanes and storms. A humane society in Hawaii reached out to the local non-profit to help with six dogs and puppies that were flown into Denver this week. While many mainland shelters offered to take [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-raises-money-to-help-dogs-impacted-by-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/animal-humane-new-mexico-raises-money-to-help-dogs-impacted-by-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque police recover vehicle tied to Texas homicide case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denton Police Department reported that it is asking the public for help in locating a man who is suspected by police to have murdered his estranged wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-recover-vehicle-tied-to-texas-homicide-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-recover-vehicle-tied-to-texas-homicide-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother indicted on human trafficking charges over alleged interactions with El Paso businessman]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A grand jury indicted a woman in New Mexico for allegedly trafficking her children to an El Paso businessman, according to a police complaint filed in Otero County. According to the complaint, Landy Carrejo, 37, allegedly brought her children with her to a businessman's Lower Valley home for cleaning, where [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-indicted-on-human-trafficking-charges-over-alleged-interactions-with-el-paso-businessman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-indicted-on-human-trafficking-charges-over-alleged-interactions-with-el-paso-businessman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Supreme Court to hear appeal from woman convicted of two murders]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; She told police she'd been kidnapped, but Jeannine Jaramillo led officers on a wrong-way car chase on I-25, leading to a crash that killed two first responders. Now, four years after that case unfolded, the New Mexico Supreme Court is considering whether it should overturn her first-degree murder convictions. Jaramillo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-to-hear-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-two-murders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-to-hear-appeal-from-woman-convicted-of-two-murders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico high school football coach facing battery charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A northern New Mexico high school football coach is facing trouble with the law, accused of seriously injuring a man in a fight. Lucas Sanchez is the head coach of the Robertson High Cardinals in Las Vegas. Police responded to a Las Vegas home Saturday night in the aftermath of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-high-school-football-coach-facing-battery-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-high-school-football-coach-facing-battery-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans Integration Centers awarded Blue Star Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico veterans were honored at the Veterans Integration Centers in Albuquerque on Tuesday. The site held a ceremony for being awarded a Blue Star Memorial. The Blue Star Memorial is given out by the New Mexico Garden Club and recognizes a site that is home to past, current, or future [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/veterans-integration-centers-awarded-blue-star-memorial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/veterans-integration-centers-awarded-blue-star-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isotopes' Native American Heritage Night wins MiLB award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Albuquerque Isotopes' Native American Heritage Night received the MiLB&rsquo;s Golden Bobblehead award at the annual Minor League Baseball Business Summit award ceremony on Tuesday. The award honors the best promotional events, community initiatives, merchandise launches and fan experiences across MiLB. This was the second year the Isotopes and Indian Pueblo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/isotopes-native-american-heritage-night-wins-milb-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/isotopes-native-american-heritage-night-wins-milb-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to run the Catholic Church?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who runs the Catholic Church when the pope is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to govern?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-in-charge-when-the-pope-is-unconscious-and-unable-to-run-the-catholic-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-is-in-charge-when-the-pope-is-unconscious-and-unable-to-run-the-catholic-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Department of Wildlife launches off-road recreation survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; If you spend a lot of time off-roading in New Mexico's great outdoors, the state wants your feedback. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife has launched a survey all about off-road recreation and how much money it actually takes to get outside. If you backpack, dirt bike, or overland in any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-department-of-wildlife-launches-off-road-recreation-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-department-of-wildlife-launches-off-road-recreation-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle donates $1M to flood recovery in Doña Ana County]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The company behind the Project Jupiter data center has pledged $1 million for flood recovery efforts in Do&ntilde;a Ana County. Oracle made a donation to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and its Greatest Needs Impact Fund, which aims to help repair the flood damage after last month's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/oracle-donates-1m-to-flood-recovery-in-doa-ana-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/oracle-donates-1m-to-flood-recovery-in-doa-ana-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures move on with some breezy winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures have begun to move in across western parts of the region today as a low pressure system moves towards New Mexico. This will bring a few more spotty to isolated showers to the northwest corner of the region as well. Wednesday will see those cooler temperatures expanding into the central parts of New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-move-on-with-some-breezy-winds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-move-on-with-some-breezy-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9-year-old girl killed by train in Las Cruces]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A young girl from Las Cruces was hit and killed by a BNSF train near the intersection of south Main Street and Conway Avenue Tuesday morning, Las Cruces Police announced. The 9-year-old was identified as Nancy Harvey. She was found dead at the railroad tracks around 2 a.m. Police said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/9-year-old-girl-killed-by-train-in-las-cruces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/9-year-old-girl-killed-by-train-in-las-cruces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-cost cyber security classes offered throughout October]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Adelante Development Center's DiverseIT program is offering New Mexicans low-cost cyber security training classes during October for Cyber Security Awareness Month. During the month of October all DiverseIT computer classes are $10, including classes on password managers, identifying trustworthy information online, and spotting scams. They also offer personalized assistance for anyone who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/low-cost-cyber-security-classes-offered-throughout-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/low-cost-cyber-security-classes-offered-throughout-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico-based company developing laser technology to combat drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on the growing use of drone technology in warfare. The low-cost, yet highly effective, weaponizing of unarmed areal systems (UAS) has changed the way wars are being fought. One New Mexico-based company is leading the way in combating this threat. On a barren test [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-based-company-developing-laser-technology-to-combat-drones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-based-company-developing-laser-technology-to-combat-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House asks Guilfoyle to resign amid mounting scandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said on Tuesday the Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.The news comes after President Trump told reporters on Monday that he was considering firing Guilfoyle and that he was not happy with her amid snowballing scandals. The Wall Street Journal first reported [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-house-asks-guilfoyle-to-resign-amid-mounting-scandals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-house-asks-guilfoyle-to-resign-amid-mounting-scandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilfoyle pushed out amid mounting scandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday following President Trump's request, with a stream of negative news stories souring her relationship with the president.&ldquo;We didn&rsquo;t like what we were reading,&rdquo; Trump said, commenting on Guilfoyle&rsquo;s ousting. The president&rsquo;s remarks followed shortly after White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that Guilfoyle [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guilfoyle-pushed-out-amid-mounting-scandals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/guilfoyle-pushed-out-amid-mounting-scandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Guns Spring Trail proves the harder the hike the better the views; Enchanted Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud explores Three Guns Spring Trail on the southern side of the Sandia Mountains. The trail winds through cactus, juniper, and rocky foothills before climbing higher into the mountains. It offers a good workout along with increasingly impressive views as you gain elevation. Three Guns Spring TrailLocation: About [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/three-guns-spring-trail-proves-the-harder-the-hike-the-better-the-views-enchanted-trails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/three-guns-spring-trail-proves-the-harder-the-hike-the-better-the-views-enchanted-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen shooting suspect, Water orders, Cooler weather, District Two debate, Balloon Museum donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Video: Hobbs police arrest 13-year-old accused of shooting middle school teacher - KRQE News is seeing the aftermath of a school shooting in Hobbs that left a teacher badly wounded. Newly released video shows the moments police caught up with the 13-year-old suspect. The shooting happened just before [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-shooting-suspect-water-orders-cooler-weather-district-two-debate-balloon-museum-donation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-shooting-suspect-water-orders-cooler-weather-district-two-debate-balloon-museum-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Gets Water When The Rio Grande Runs Dry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Rio Grande ran dry in parts of New Mexico once again this year, and water managers warn this could be a glimpse of the challenges ahead. More than 650 million gallons were recently released from Abiquiu Reservoir, but even that massive release is only part of a much bigger story: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-gets-water-when-the-rio-grande-runs-dry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-gets-water-when-the-rio-grande-runs-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier and gusty weather with a midweek cold front]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Spotty precipitation, mostly rain, has once again been present across the region, but skies are otherwise mostly clear with occasional gusts of westerly winds mostly confined in the higher elevations to eastern areas, allowing for milder-than-average morning temperatures despite the slight cooldown for most. Some pockets of somewhat-humid surface conditions are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-and-gusty-weather-with-a-midweek-cold-front/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-and-gusty-weather-with-a-midweek-cold-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Hobbs police arrest 13-year-old accused of shooting middle school teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;KRQE News is seeing the aftermath of a school shooting in Hobbs that left a teacher badly wounded. Newly released video shows the moments police caught up with the 13-year-old suspect. Hobbs police can be heard asking, "Is this a kid? We don't know yet, we're looking it up," as they ran [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-hobbs-police-arrest-13-year-old-accused-of-shooting-middle-school-teacher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-hobbs-police-arrest-13-year-old-accused-of-shooting-middle-school-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures and calmer conditions move in this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly sunny and relatively calm conditions were in place across New Mexico today. Temperatures to start the week are slightly above the seasonal average with breezy winds. A few spotty showers have been seen across the far northwest corner of New Mexico and into southwestern Colorado today. These conditions will persist through the middle of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-and-calmer-conditions-move-in-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-and-calmer-conditions-move-in-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFR: Explosion at Albuquerque apartment ruled an accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Fire Rescue said an explosion at a northeast apartment appears to be an accident. Firefighters responded to the fire Sunday afternoon at the complex on Central near Tramway. Two people were hurt, and one was taken to the hospital. While investigators ruled the fire was accidental, it's not yet known [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/afr-explosion-at-albuquerque-apartment-ruled-an-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/afr-explosion-at-albuquerque-apartment-ruled-an-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures move into New Mexico throughout the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly sunny and relatively calm conditions are in place across New Mexico to start to the week. Temperatures to start the week are slightly above the seasonal average with breezy winds. A few spotty showers have been seen across the far northwest corner of New Mexico and into southwestern Colorado today. These conditions will persist [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-move-into-new-mexico-throughout-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cooler-temperatures-move-into-new-mexico-throughout-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico senator proposes bill to speed up permitting process for energy projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) said the feds have a "broken" system for permitting big energy projects. He's now co-sponsoring a bill with a group of Republican senators, aiming to speed up the process, as he said, to get projects done in years, not decades. "The states are the first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-senator-proposes-bill-to-speed-up-permitting-process-for-energy-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-senator-proposes-bill-to-speed-up-permitting-process-for-energy-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos prepare for Hawaii road test as Jason Eck expects Rainbow Warriors’ best shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It&rsquo;s game week for UNM Football, as the Lobos prepare to travel to Hawaii for a Mountain West matchup against the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday night. UNM enters the contest at 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Hawaii sits at 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the Mountain West. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-prepare-for-hawaii-road-test-as-jason-eck-expects-rainbow-warriors-best-shot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-prepare-for-hawaii-road-test-as-jason-eck-expects-rainbow-warriors-best-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRGCD makes water deliveries available to farmers for late-season crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is telling farmers to contact their irrigation system operators to request deliveries because there's water available now, just weeks before the end of the growing season. Owner of Beal Farms, Jimmy Beal, said he'll be requesting water Tuesday for his late-season winter crops. He said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mrgcd-makes-water-deliveries-available-to-farmers-for-late-season-crops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mrgcd-makes-water-deliveries-available-to-farmers-for-late-season-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds wrap up project meant to protect communities from Rio Grande bank erosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An evolving stretch of the Rio Grande flowing through the metro has put critical flood control systems and even homes at risk. It sparked a year-long construction project to protect nearby communities and the river's ecosystem. "We had extensive bank erosion at this location. We lost approximately 140 feet of bank [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-wrap-up-project-meant-to-protect-communities-from-rio-grande-bank-erosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-wrap-up-project-meant-to-protect-communities-from-rio-grande-bank-erosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word &ndash; whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Monday at 4 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["Breaking Bad" actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-star-rj-mitte-dies-at-34-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-star-rj-mitte-dies-at-34-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE hosts live debate for 2nd Congressional District candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News 13 is hosting a live televised debate with the candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District race on Friday, October 16. The debate will start at 5 p.m. on KRQE, KRQE's YouTube, KRQE.com and the KRQE NOW app, where we'll hear from Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R). [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-hosts-live-debate-for-2nd-congressional-district-candidates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-hosts-live-debate-for-2nd-congressional-district-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National zoo invites public to help choose red panda cub's name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly, Pyra or Dolpa? The Smithsonian is inviting the public to help choose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-zoo-invites-public-to-help-choose-red-panda-cubs-name/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/national-zoo-invites-public-to-help-choose-red-panda-cubs-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque balloon museum receives $400,000 donation for outdoor exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; One of Albuquerque's most popular museums just got a big donation. The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum received $400,000 from UMB bank, which will go towards an upcoming exhibit. "Outdoor Balloon Adventure" is still under construction on the museum's back lawn, overlooking Balloon Fiesta Park. Once complete, guests will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-balloon-museum-receives-400000-donation-for-outdoor-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-balloon-museum-receives-400000-donation-for-outdoor-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-throws-276m-behind-republicans-in-midterms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/musk-throws-276m-behind-republicans-in-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in Pennsylvania announced Monday that a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County died after contracting measles, bring the total for the year to six measles-related deaths, according to state health officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/6th-measles-associated-death-reported-in-pennsylvania/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/6th-measles-associated-death-reported-in-pennsylvania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier air returns, breezy winds stick around for Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! After a stormy and breezy Sunday, we have drier weather ahead as we start the workweek. Monday is expected to be mostly dry for New Mexico except for the potential for a few rain showers in southeast/east New Mexico this evening. A few spotty showers or storms cannot be ruled out of northwest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-air-returns-breezy-winds-stick-around-for-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-air-returns-breezy-winds-stick-around-for-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque dog rescue holds first annual benefit concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque nonprofit dog rescue 'Wiggly Butts Foundation' is hosting its first annual benefit concert on October 24 at Winrock Town Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show runs until 10 p.m. The Barks &amp; Bangers benefit concert is an 18+ event and features two local artists and headlined by an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-dog-rescue-holds-first-annual-benefit-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-dog-rescue-holds-first-annual-benefit-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Senate races most likely to flip less than a month from Election Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race for control of the Senate is heating up, with forecasters increasingly moving races in the Democrats' direction less than a month out from the election. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-senate-races-most-likely-to-flip-less-than-a-month-from-election-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-senate-races-most-likely-to-flip-less-than-a-month-from-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen in France arrested after principal, teacher shot with hunting gun hidden in guitar case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staff member at the Joseph Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, east of Marseille, disarmed the boy after he fired multiple shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-in-france-arrested-after-principal-teacher-shot-with-hunting-gun-hidden-in-guitar-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-in-france-arrested-after-principal-teacher-shot-with-hunting-gun-hidden-in-guitar-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Marshall pays bakery bill after complaint goes viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Roger Marshallpaid a Kansas bakery $1,300 on Saturday after its owner publicly accused his campaign of leaving a bill unpaid for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sen-marshall-pays-bakery-bill-after-complaint-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sen-marshall-pays-bakery-bill-after-complaint-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the top breweries of 2026, per Great American Beer Festival awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are brewers aplenty around the U.S., but to be deemed the best among them is a feat only a few have achieved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-are-the-top-breweries-of-2026-per-great-american-beer-festival-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/these-are-the-top-breweries-of-2026-per-great-american-beer-festival-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 women found shot in head as crews respond to Philadelphia house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women are dead after being found inside a burning home in Philadelphia&rsquo;s East Mount Airy neighborhood early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-women-found-shot-in-head-as-crews-respond-to-philadelphia-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-women-found-shot-in-head-as-crews-respond-to-philadelphia-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC manhole mystery deepens as 3 more people enter sewer in Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest report of people entering or emerging from manholes across the five boroughs since at least May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nyc-manhole-mystery-deepens-as-3-more-people-enter-sewer-in-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nyc-manhole-mystery-deepens-as-3-more-people-enter-sewer-in-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood damaged EVs pose fire risk even after water recedes, fire officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-damaged-evs-pose-fire-risk-even-after-water-recedes-fire-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-damaged-evs-pose-fire-risk-even-after-water-recedes-fire-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litter of mountain lion kittens discovered in Southern California hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three blue-eyed mountain lion kittens have been discovered in the hills of Southern California, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of a cougar population threatened by habitat loss and urban development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/litter-of-mountain-lion-kittens-discovered-in-southern-california-hills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/litter-of-mountain-lion-kittens-discovered-in-southern-california-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump 'thinking of' renaming Atlantic or Pacific oceans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;So, we need a river, we need an ocean. So, I was thinking of either the Atlantic or the Pacific,&rdquo; Trump told the crowd at the rally. &ldquo;We call it &lsquo;Trump Ocean&rsquo; or &lsquo;Ocean of the America,&rsquo; something like that.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-thinking-of-renaming-atlantic-or-pacific-oceans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-thinking-of-renaming-atlantic-or-pacific-oceans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valencia County Fire Dept. on scene of fatal crash between train and vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The Valencia County Fire Department is on the scene of a fatal crash involving a vehicle and train Monday morning. According to the department, the crash is on Highway 346 and Highway 116 in Bosque. Highway 346 is closed in both directions at this time. New Mexico State Police is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/valencia-county-fire-dept-on-scene-of-fatal-crash-between-train-and-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/valencia-county-fire-dept-on-scene-of-fatal-crash-between-train-and-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local animal hospital partners to hold low cost shot clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)&nbsp;- Alegre Animal Hospital has teamed up with the pet store 'My Furry Godmothers' to put on a low-cost vaccine clinic in Albuquerque's Nob Hill on October 24 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guests can bring their dogs and cats to the clinic for low cost vaccines. Shots offered include Rabies, DHPP/DAPP, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/local-animal-hospital-partners-to-hold-low-cost-shot-clinic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/local-animal-hospital-partners-to-hold-low-cost-shot-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders Trump admin to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded ads that have been promoting the president's political message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-orders-trump-admin-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-orders-trump-admin-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday honoring the history and culture of Native Americans, is observed on the second Monday of October every year. This year, the holiday falls on Oct. 12. Here's a look at some of the ways New Mexico residents can observe Indigenous Peoples' Day. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-to-observe-indigenous-peoples-day-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-to-observe-indigenous-peoples-day-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Night Football: Week 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Another week of high school football is in the books, and Friday Night Football takes a look at some of the biggest action from around New Mexico. Sandia 47, Rio Rancho 14Sandia goes on to win big 47-14 Centennial 34, Organ Mountain 0In a battle of Las Cruces schools Centennial wins 34-0 Volcano [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-8-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-8-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army veteran’s wife faces possible deportation this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[An active-duty Army service member faces potential separation from his wife, a Mexican national, ahead of her scheduled immigration hearing on Oct. 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/army-veterans-wife-faces-possible-deportation-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/army-veterans-wife-faces-possible-deportation-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxine Montana turned her passion for makeup content into a brand in demand; The Influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Today's episode of The Influencers features the makeup artist Maxine Montana, known online as @muamaxine, who uses her social platform to highlight her work in the beauty space and her brand High Demand Beauty. Montana first found inspiration for her career from watching makeup tutorials on YouTube and since then has built [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/maxine-montana-turned-her-passion-for-makeup-content-into-a-brand-in-demand-the-influencers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/maxine-montana-turned-her-passion-for-makeup-content-into-a-brand-in-demand-the-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartment explosion, Detention decision, Gusty winds, Reptile rescued, Fermentation fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] Residents displaced after apartment explosion injures two in Albuquerque - AFR crews were called to southeast of Albuquerque on Saturday for reports of an explosion injuring two people and affecting several apartment units. Two people sustained injuries as a result of the explosion, AFR said. The apartment building [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apartment-explosion-detention-decision-gusty-winds-reptile-rescued-fermentation-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/apartment-explosion-detention-decision-gusty-winds-reptile-rescued-fermentation-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Hall scores 31 as UNM beat Oklahoma State in exhibition opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The UNM Men's Basketball Team opened up its three-game exhibition schedule with an impressive 99-89 win over Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Sunday, with Jake Hall leading the way offensively. In year two under Head Coach Eric Olen, the Lobos showed plenty of offensive firepower against the Cowboys, a member of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jake-hall-scores-31-as-unm-beat-oklahoma-state-in-exhibition-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jake-hall-scores-31-as-unm-beat-oklahoma-state-in-exhibition-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some rain chances and cooler temperatures ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Spotty precipitation, mostly rain, has been present across the region, but skies are otherwise mostly clear with occasional gusts of southwesterly winds mostly confined in the higher elevations to eastern areas, allowing for milder-than-average morning temperatures. Some pockets of somewhat-humid surface conditions are dispersed in parts of New Mexico with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/some-rain-chances-and-cooler-temperatures-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/some-rain-chances-and-cooler-temperatures-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcomers Shine at UNM's Lobo Howl Ahead of Men's Exhibition Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The atmosphere inside The Pit was electric Thursday night as New Mexico men's and women's basketball newcomers got their first taste of the excitement surrounding Lobo basketball during this year's Lobo Howl. The annual event gave fans a chance to see some of the program's newest faces showcase their skills, with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/newcomers-shine-at-unms-lobo-howl-ahead-of-mens-exhibition-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/newcomers-shine-at-unms-lobo-howl-ahead-of-mens-exhibition-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico United Clinches Home Playoff Match With 3-1 Win Over Monterey Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; With just three regular-season matches remaining, New Mexico United took another important step toward the postseason Saturday night, defeating Monterey Bay FC 3-1 at The Lab to clinch a home playoff match. United entered the contest with a chance to strengthen its push for the Western Conference's top seed, and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-clinches-home-playoff-match-with-3-1-win-over-monterey-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-clinches-home-playoff-match-with-3-1-win-over-monterey-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy winds and drier conditions move in for the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isolated showers, storms and gusty winds have been in place across New Mexico today. Some storms turned severe due to large hail and damaging winds. Heading into the overnight hours, showers will begin to dwindle and move out of the region with breezy winds continuing. Rain chances will become more spotty Monday and Tuesday. Winds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezy-winds-and-drier-conditions-move-in-for-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezy-winds-and-drier-conditions-move-in-for-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas man arrested in connection with death of wife in Clovis]]></title><description><![CDATA[CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Curry County deputies arrested a Texas man in connection with the death of his wife in Clovis on Friday. Deputies said that at about 4 p.m., deputies were called to the 800 block of Curry Road U in Curry County about a dead body that was found. 39-year-old Jon Quezada [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-man-arrested-in-connection-with-death-of-wife-in-clovis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-man-arrested-in-connection-with-death-of-wife-in-clovis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors come to downtown Albuquerque for 3rd annual 'Fermentation and Fungi Fest']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Foodies and fungi enthusiasts traveled to downtown Albuquerque Sunday to take part in the third annual "Fermentation and Fungi Fest." The event featured live demos from fermentation experts, plus a sourdough competition, local restaurant samples and wine and cheese tastings. Organizers said it was a great day to get people interested [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/visitors-come-to-downtown-albuquerque-for-3rd-annual-fermentation-and-fungi-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/visitors-come-to-downtown-albuquerque-for-3rd-annual-fermentation-and-fungi-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless advocates sit in at Albuquerque park defying new city imposed limited hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; On a day recognizing people experiencing homelessness, protesters are calling on the city of Albuquerque to protect their rights. The demonstration comes after the city changed operating hours at Robinson Park, a move that&rsquo;s sparking concerns among advocates. Dozens of advocates and homeless people showed up to Robinson Park defying the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/homeless-advocates-sit-in-at-albuquerque-park-defying-new-city-imposed-limited-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/homeless-advocates-sit-in-at-albuquerque-park-defying-new-city-imposed-limited-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Static display at the final day of 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Sunday, October 11 was the final day of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta. Spectators packed the park on the final day to get their last glimpse of balloons. Winds aloft caused Balloon Fiesta officials to declare a static display for balloons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-static-display-at-the-final-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-static-display-at-the-final-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winds picking up, rain chances ahead for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning and welcome to a new week! Sunday morning looked mild across New Mexico as low temperatures fell into the 40s, 50s and 60s. Windspeeds were reaching 14 mph in western New Mexico near Gallup and Grants. Meanwhile, in Albuquerque calmer winds were at the surface winds reached at least 6 mph at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-picking-up-rain-chances-ahead-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-picking-up-rain-chances-ahead-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Visitors at the 1991 Balloon Fiesta get great look at balloons slow lift off]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. One morning in 1999, visitors and balloon pilots were worried about high winds at Balloon Fiesta. However, there was almost not enough wind, giving viewers a long look at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-visitors-at-the-1991-balloon-fiesta-get-great-look-at-balloons-slow-lift-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-visitors-at-the-1991-balloon-fiesta-get-great-look-at-balloons-slow-lift-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta looks to expand in 1992]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. For many years, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held at Balloon Fiesta Park. In 1992, Balloon Fiesta officials were looking to expand the Fiesta into bigger grounds. Reporter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-looks-to-expand-in-1992/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-looks-to-expand-in-1992/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow flag, static display for last day of 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Sunday marks day nine, the last day of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Officials have shifted to a yellow flag and static display due to changing winds and safety. Initially, a green flag was selected during the pilot briefing. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 - Balloon Fiesta Day 9 For the full [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-static-display-for-last-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-static-display-for-last-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag for last day of 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Sunday marks day nine, the last day of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. A green flag was selected during the pilot briefing. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 - Balloon Fiesta Day 9 For the full schedule of events, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-last-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-last-day-of-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing Day 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Sunday marks day nine, the last day of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The pilot briefing and Dawn Patrol are currently underway to determine today's flight status. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 - Balloon Fiesta Day 9 For the full schedule of events, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-9-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-9-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with governor candidates Haaland &amp; Hull: Affordability in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. This week&rsquo;s conversation focuses on economic issues facing the state.With rising prices and New Mexicans struggling to make ends meet, the candidates discuss how they plan to deliver economic relief. Political Pulse also asks the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/conversations-with-governor-candidates-haaland-amp-hull-affordability-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/conversations-with-governor-candidates-haaland-amp-hull-affordability-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winds increase across New Mexico through Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breezy winds have been on place across New Mexico this afternoon and evening along with a few isolated showers and storms across western parts of the state. Showers and storms will spread further into western, northern, and central New Mexico overnight and through Sunday morning. Albuquerque should stay dry Sunday morning, but winds just above [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-increase-across-new-mexico-through-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-increase-across-new-mexico-through-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people killed in deadly crash that closed both directions of I-40 near Route 66 Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; UPDATE (Sunday, Oct. 11): As of just before 11 p.m. Saturday, both directions of I-40 have reopened, Bernalillo County deputies said after the highway closed for a deadly crash. Deputies said that the crash resulted in two deaths rather than the one originally reported. The traffic investigation is ongoing and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-people-killed-in-deadly-crash-that-closed-both-directions-of-i-40-near-route-66-casino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-people-killed-in-deadly-crash-that-closed-both-directions-of-i-40-near-route-66-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastbound lanes of I-40 reopened near Route 66 Casino after deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; UPDATE: Bernalillo County deputies said all eastbound lanes are now open on I-40 after a deadly crash closed all lanes of the highway at both directions. Westbound lanes are still closed as of 8:15 p.m. ORIGINAL COVERAGE: Bernalillo County deputies are on scene Saturday evening at a deadly vehicle crash [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastbound-lanes-of-i-40-reopened-near-route-66-casino-after-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastbound-lanes-of-i-40-reopened-near-route-66-casino-after-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash closes all lanes of I-40 near Route 66 Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Bernalillo County deputies are on scene Saturday evening at a deadly vehicle crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck on I-40 near the Route 66 Casino, closing all six lanes, including both eastbound and westbound traffic, between Route 66 Casino and NM 6. Bernalillo County deputies said one person [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/deadly-crash-closes-all-lanes-of-i-40-near-route-66-casino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/deadly-crash-closes-all-lanes-of-i-40-near-route-66-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Felix Food Pantry hosts its first monthly diaper pantry supporting local families]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Families with young children in the Albuquerque metro area are now able to get some assistance when it comes to diapers. The St. Felix Food Pantry had their first diaper pantry Saturday. Families who could provide proof of their child's age were able to get about half a month's worth of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/st-felix-food-pantry-hosts-its-first-monthly-diaper-pantry-supporting-local-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/st-felix-food-pantry-hosts-its-first-monthly-diaper-pantry-supporting-local-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents displaced after apartment explosion injures two in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews were called to the area southeast of Albuquerque on Saturday for reports of an explosion injuring two people and affecting several apartment units. AFR crews said at about 1:30 p.m., they were called to an apartment complex at 12899 Central Avenue Northeast, near I-40. AFR crews said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/residents-displaced-after-apartment-explosion-injures-two-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/residents-displaced-after-apartment-explosion-injures-two-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFR crews respond to apartment explosion injuring two in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews were called to the area southeast of Albuquerque on Saturday for reports of an explosion injuring two people. AFR crews said at about 1:30 p.m., they were called to an apartment complex at 12899 Central Avenue Northeast, near I-40. AFR crews said they arrived at the scene [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/afr-crews-respond-to-apartment-explosion-injuring-two-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/afr-crews-respond-to-apartment-explosion-injuring-two-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people killed in overnight crash in west Albuquerque, 1 airlifted for severe burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Three people were killed overnight Saturday after a single-vehicle crash in western Albuquerque. Another passenger was airlifted to Lubbock, Texas, for severe burns. Albuquerque police said at around 1:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of northbound Unser Boulevard Northwest and Ladera Drive Northwest for a single-vehicle deadly crash. Through the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/3-people-killed-in-overnight-crash-in-west-albuquerque-1-airlifted-for-severe-burns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/3-people-killed-in-overnight-crash-in-west-albuquerque-1-airlifted-for-severe-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: A packed out field and plenty of color at Balloon Fiesta day 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Day 8 initially brought mixed weather to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with balloons taking off at each pilot&rsquo;s own discretion. Some pilots opted for a static display, while some chose not to inflate at all. Overall, though, plenty of balloons began to fill the skyline as the morning carried on. Music Fiesta [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-a-packed-out-field-and-plenty-of-color-at-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-a-packed-out-field-and-plenty-of-color-at-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Kids at a school in 1991 get opportunity to see balloon up close]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. Several young kids from low-income families were given a huge opportunity in 1991, experiencing liftoff from a balloon featured in that year's Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Reporter Kim Trujillo went [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-kids-at-a-school-in-1991-get-opportunity-to-see-balloon-up-close/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-kids-at-a-school-in-1991-get-opportunity-to-see-balloon-up-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Balloon Fiesta's 'Zebras' during the 1999 event]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. Each year, launch directors, also known as "Zebras," help balloons take off in an orderly fashion. In 1999, reporter Jackie Faris talked to one of the Zebras to see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-balloon-fiestas-zebras-during-the-1999-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-balloon-fiestas-zebras-during-the-1999-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy winds, increasing rain chances this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Saturday! It is a mild morning around the Land of Enchantment with temperatures bottoming out in the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. This weekend's forecast will feature a pattern change that is expected to bring gusty winds with rain chances back to parts of New Mexico. After the morning, the second half of Saturday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezy-winds-increasing-rain-chances-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezy-winds-increasing-rain-chances-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: A look at the first day of 1999 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. 1999 marked a huge year for the world, being the last year of the millennium. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta went out with a bang as well, marching into [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-a-look-at-the-first-day-of-1999-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-a-look-at-the-first-day-of-1999-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow Flag for Balloon Fiesta Day 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Saturday marks day eight of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. A yellow flag has been determined during the pilot briefing. Today is ExxonMobil Day. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 - Balloon Fiesta Day 8 For the full schedule of events, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-for-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-for-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pilot's discretion': Yellow Flag for Balloon Fiesta Day 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Saturday marks day eight of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. A yellow flag has been selected during the pilot briefing. It appears balloons may go up at the pilot's discretion. "Officials are currently monitoring winds aloft as we await sunrise. A final decision about this morning's flights will follow," Balloon [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pilots-discretion-yellow-flag-for-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pilots-discretion-yellow-flag-for-balloon-fiesta-day-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing Day 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Saturday marks day eight of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The pilot briefing and Dawn Patrol are currently underway to determine today's flight status. Today is ExxonMobil Day. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 - Balloon Fiesta Day 8 For the full schedule of events, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-8-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-8-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winds pick up, rain chances move in this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[An approaching low pressure system will bring breezier winds to New Mexico this weekend, along with isolated showers and thunderstorms across western, central, and northern parts of the state. Winds could also cause problems for the final two mornings of Balloon Fiesta. It's another beautiful fall day across New Mexico, with high temperatures near or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-pick-up-rain-chances-move-in-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/winds-pick-up-rain-chances-move-in-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezier winds, rain chances move into parts of New Mexico this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[An approaching low pressure system will bring breezier winds to New Mexico this weekend, along with isolated showers and thunderstorms across western, central, and northern parts of the state. Winds could also cause problems for the final two mornings of Balloon Fiesta. It's another beautiful fall day across New Mexico, with high temperatures near or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezier-winds-rain-chances-move-into-parts-of-new-mexico-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breezier-winds-rain-chances-move-into-parts-of-new-mexico-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid growing demand, New Mexico food banks &amp; pantries get ready for holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The holiday season is the busiest time of year for food banks and pantries. During a year when the demand for food assistance is higher than ever, meeting that demand is a tough task, and organizations like Roadrunner Food Bank, the largest food bank in the state, are feeling the pinch. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amid-growing-demand-new-mexico-food-banks-amp-pantries-get-ready-for-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amid-growing-demand-new-mexico-food-banks-amp-pantries-get-ready-for-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque city councilor proposes bill to change rules for food trucks downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; One Albuquerque city councilor believes it's time for clearer rules about when and how food trucks operate downtown to level the playing field for operators and minimize the impact on neighbors. It's a part of the nightlife in downtown Albuquerque, especially once brick-and-mortar businesses close up shop, food trucks take over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-councilor-proposes-bill-to-change-rules-for-food-trucks-downtown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-councilor-proposes-bill-to-change-rules-for-food-trucks-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Young Park shooter sentenced to 3 life terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) &mdash; Nathan Rivas, one of four people convicted in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 9, to three consecutive life terms. In February, Rivas was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting that killed three people and injured 14 others. Rivas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/last-young-park-shooter-sentenced-to-3-life-terms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/last-young-park-shooter-sentenced-to-3-life-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County seeks artist for project at new fire station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Bernalillo County Arts Board is looking for an artist to create artwork at the new Bernalillo County Fire &amp; Rescue Station 36, located at 6810 Edith Blvd. NE in Albuquerque&rsquo;s North Valley. The call is open to artists living in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Texas with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-seeks-artist-for-project-at-new-fire-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-seeks-artist-for-project-at-new-fire-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall-like Friday before weekend pattern change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! It was another mild morning across the Land of Enchantment with temperatures dropping to the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Today's forecast has calmer conditions with blue skies once again. Friday's high temperature forecast will mainly feature seasonable to mild weather with values reaching the 70s and 80s. Slightly breezy winds may persist [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fall-like-friday-before-weekend-pattern-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fall-like-friday-before-weekend-pattern-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State picks firm to create State Fairgrounds master plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque-based Hartman + Majewski Design Group has been selected to produce a detailed master plan of the State Fairgrounds. The master plan will guide a new park, pedestrian improvements, mixed housing, mixed-use commercial development and a sports stadium on more than 200 acres on the Expo New Mexico property, which is located [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-picks-firm-to-create-state-fairgrounds-master-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-picks-firm-to-create-state-fairgrounds-master-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Santa Fe warns of high river flows]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; The City of Santa Fe is warning community members about high flow levels on the Santa Fe River. Recent rain combined with reduced treatment capacity at the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant due to ongoing infrastructure construction are expected to keep flows on the Santa Fe River elevated through the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-santa-fe-warns-of-high-river-flows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-santa-fe-warns-of-high-river-flows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tijeras man accused of attempting to cast dead wife’s absentee ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A Tijeras man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of fraudulent voting linked to the 2024 election. In October 2024, Patrick H. Perea, 62, attempted to cast his dead wife&rsquo;s absentee ballot in the November 2024 general election by submitting it to the Bureau of Elections [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tijeras-man-accused-of-attempting-to-cast-dead-wifes-absentee-ballot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tijeras-man-accused-of-attempting-to-cast-dead-wifes-absentee-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12th Annual Sugar Skull Fun Run returns on October 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Community members will have a chance to lace up their running shoes and dress up in D&iacute;a de los Muertos themed attire for the 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run on October 25 at 9 a.m. Participants can participate in a timed 5k or a 1-mile strut and stroll for participants of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/12th-annual-sugar-skull-fun-run-returns-on-october-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/12th-annual-sugar-skull-fun-run-returns-on-october-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Special shapes dot ABQ skylines on Balloon Fiesta day 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Special shape balloons graced our skylines on day 7 of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The morning kicked off with a green flag and minimal wind, creating ideal conditions for one of the Fiesta&rsquo;s most-beloved events: The Special Shape Rodeo. Other festivities included chainsaw carving, a fly-in competition, and globitos. Here&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-special-shapes-dot-abq-skylines-on-balloon-fiesta-day-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-special-shapes-dot-abq-skylines-on-balloon-fiesta-day-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect taken into custody following Santa Fe shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; A person is in custody following a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured in Santa Fe on Friday. Officers responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a possible shooting at the Coronado Condominiums, located at 2800 Cerrillos Road. While there, officers found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. Santa [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-taken-into-custody-following-santa-fe-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-taken-into-custody-following-santa-fe-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: 1991 Balloon Fiesta brings economic boost to Belen motels]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. As thousands of visitors from around the world come together to see the 1991 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, several hotels from around the metropolitan area and surrounding cities were completely [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-1991-balloon-fiesta-brings-economic-boost-to-belen-motels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-1991-balloon-fiesta-brings-economic-boost-to-belen-motels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classic: The 1999 Balloon Fiesta concluded with a gusty but colorful flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. In 1999, the last weekend of Balloon Fiesta, it was unclear if there would be a mass ascension. Reporter Jackie Ferris went to the event in 1999. Below is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classic-the-1999-balloon-fiesta-concluded-with-a-gusty-but-colorful-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classic-the-1999-balloon-fiesta-concluded-with-a-gusty-but-colorful-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock cameras, Mother released, Mild weather, Santa Fe sinkhole, Sandia Peak Ski Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] Las Cruces police chief briefs lawmakers on how they use Flock cameras - The company Flock Safety, which runs cameras that are license plate readers, has faced scrutiny over how data is stored and shared across law enforcement agencies. Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story is standing by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flock-cameras-mother-released-mild-weather-santa-fe-sinkhole-sandia-peak-ski-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flock-cameras-mother-released-mild-weather-santa-fe-sinkhole-sandia-peak-ski-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hauntings of White Sands; New Mexico Strange]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; White Sands is one of the most mysterious places in the state. From being a key point in the testing of the atomic bomb to becoming one of the most unique views you can see, these dunes hold many stories. This week on New Mexico Strange, KRQE's Chad Brummett and Stephanie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-hauntings-of-white-sands-new-mexico-strange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-hauntings-of-white-sands-new-mexico-strange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag for Special Shapes Rodeo on day 7 of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; The green flag is up and balloons will launch Friday at the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Friday's schedule includes special shapes, Fiesta de los Globitos, chainsaw carving and more. Friday, October 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-special-shapes-rodeo-on-day-7-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-special-shapes-rodeo-on-day-7-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Friday is day seven of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if conditions are safe for balloons to launch. Conditions for flights are known as 'green flag,' 'yellow flag,' and 'red [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-7-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-7-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry and mild weather around New Mexico ahead of rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Light precipitation is beginning or will soon enter a few parts of the Four Corners, but very clear skies, still mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions are present for the vast majority around the region, especially around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some pockets of somewhat-humid surface conditions are dispersed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-and-mild-weather-around-new-mexico-ahead-of-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-and-mild-weather-around-new-mexico-ahead-of-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box effect likely Friday morning before weekend weather changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perfect box effect is likely for Friday morning&rsquo;s Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta! Nice weather will continue through Saturday morning before rain chances return to parts of New Mexico this weekend. It was another warm and quiet fall afternoon across most of New Mexico Thursday. A few spotty showers developed over the mountains, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/box-effect-likely-friday-morning-before-weekend-weather-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/box-effect-likely-friday-morning-before-weekend-weather-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Balloon crew chief speaks on experience at Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Pilots and crews with years of experience at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta return every year. KRQE spoke to Rhapsody in Blue Crew Chief Geoffrey Dieringer on why he keeps coming back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-balloon-crew-chief-speaks-on-experience-at-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-balloon-crew-chief-speaks-on-experience-at-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Cruces police chief briefs lawmakers on how they use Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Its controversial technology has been criticized for tracking drivers' personal information. While several police agencies have cancelled their contracts with Flock cameras, a New Mexico police chief is defending them. The company Flock Safety, which runs cameras that are license plate readers, has faced intense scrutiny over how the data is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-cruces-police-chief-briefs-lawmakers-on-how-they-use-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-cruces-police-chief-briefs-lawmakers-on-how-they-use-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime teacher, coach and athletic director Gary Hveem has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Longtime teacher, coach, and athletic director Gary Hveem has died. Hveem battled an undisclosed illness and passed away this week. Hveem put in a combined 44 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. He led the Alamogordo Tigers football team from 1977 to 1986, winning 70 percent of his games, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/longtime-teacher-coach-and-athletic-director-gary-hveem-has-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/longtime-teacher-coach-and-athletic-director-gary-hveem-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undefeated Matthew 'Diamond Boy' Griego signs with Zuffa Boxing, eyes world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Fresh off his 16th professional victory, undefeated boxer Matthew &ldquo;Diamond Boy&rdquo; Griego is taking the next step in his career after signing a three-year, eight-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. The promotion, co-founded by UFC CEO Dana White, is looking to make its mark in the sport of boxing, and Griego is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/undefeated-matthew-diamond-boy-griego-signs-with-zuffa-boxing-eyes-world-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/undefeated-matthew-diamond-boy-griego-signs-with-zuffa-boxing-eyes-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobbs police investigating homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Hobbs police are investigating a homicide. Details are extremely limited, but police said they responded to a shooting on Monday night around 9:30 p.m. near the 300 block of West Humble Street. There, they found two injured men. One of the men was declared dead. Anyone with information is asked to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-police-investigating-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-police-investigating-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murdering wife in San Juan County]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with murdering his wife. On Sunday, deputies received a call from a teenager, saying his mother was not breathing and was unconscious. When deputies arrived, they found that the woman, 36-year-old Lauren Patterson was dead. After further investigation, detectives discovered [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-charged-with-murdering-wife-in-san-juan-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-charged-with-murdering-wife-in-san-juan-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque mom charged under Bennie’s Law released ahead of trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A mother who is facing charges after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend was released Thursday before trial. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under what's known as "Bennie&rsquo;s Law" for negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor. The state asked [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mom-charged-under-bennies-law-released-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mom-charged-under-bennies-law-released-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandia Peak Ski Area expanding access for year-round recreation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's the New Mexico ski area closest to Albuquerque. Outside of wintertime, Sandia Peak Ski Area said they see big opportunities for other seasons. "This mountain is for everybody. We're 100% on Forest Service land. It's called the land of many uses. It's here seven days a week,&rdquo; said Sandia [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandia-peak-ski-area-expanding-access-for-year-round-recreation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sandia-peak-ski-area-expanding-access-for-year-round-recreation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box effect likely for Friday morning's Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perfect box effect is likely for Friday morning&rsquo;s Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta! Nice weather will continue through Saturday morning before rain chances return to parts of New Mexico this weekend. It's another warm and quiet fall afternoon across most of New Mexico Thursday. A few spotty showers have developed over the mountains, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/box-effect-likely-for-friday-mornings-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/box-effect-likely-for-friday-mornings-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese company to set up quantum computing research center in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico is looking to strengthen its position as a national leader in quantum technology. On Thursday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement with Japan's largest IT provider, Fujitsu, to establish a quantum computing research center in the state. New Mexico is already home to a growing quantum technology industry, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/japanese-company-to-set-up-quantum-computing-research-center-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/japanese-company-to-set-up-quantum-computing-research-center-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black &amp; Yellow Report: New Mexico United looks ahead to Monterey Bay FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; In this week&rsquo;s Black and Yellow Report, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate and Sports Anchor Jared Chester discuss the upcoming match against Monterey Bay FC. New Mexico United will take on Monterey Bay FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. It is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-monterey-bay-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-amp-yellow-report-new-mexico-united-looks-ahead-to-monterey-bay-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque pasta shop makes list of top 100 pasta places for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Local noodle lovers, rejoice. A pasta shop in Albuquerque is getting some recognition in the form of Yelp's 2026 list of top 100 pasta places. Tucked away in Sawmill Market, Tulipani offers up "fresh artisanal pasta made in small batches with organic ingredients." The shop describes itself as "small but mighty," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-pasta-shop-makes-list-of-top-100-pasta-places-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-pasta-shop-makes-list-of-top-100-pasta-places-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirty-three state parks offer free day use to New Mexico residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Starting Oct. 1, residents of New Mexico are invited to make the most of fall with free standard entry to 33 state parks. Not just that, but there's plenty of family-friendly events to add to your fall calendar. "Fall is a great time to return to a favorite park or discover [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thirty-three-state-parks-offer-free-day-use-to-new-mexico-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thirty-three-state-parks-offer-free-day-use-to-new-mexico-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Tax Department grants extensions to flood victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department on Monday granted extensions to individuals and businesses harmed by flooding in the state in September. The department is also waiving penalty and interest on the extended tax deadlines. &ldquo;New Mexicans rebuilding after devastating floods in recent weeks may not have access to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-tax-department-grants-extensions-to-flood-victims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-tax-department-grants-extensions-to-flood-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted for Albuquerque road rage crash that left woman paralyzed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A jury convicted a man of hitting another driver during a road rage incident in Albuquerque, leaving the other driver paralyzed. Austin Jones was convicted in court on Thursday of great bodily injury by vehicle by reckless driving. According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, in September 2024, two muscle cars [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-convicted-for-albuquerque-road-rage-crash-that-left-woman-paralyzed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-convicted-for-albuquerque-road-rage-crash-that-left-woman-paralyzed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[33 New Mexico schools receive funding to curb technology use in class]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has awarded $385,785 in state grants so schools can buy lockable phone pouches, device lockers and network controls designed to support focused connectivity during the school day. The money will go to 33 schools. The funding comes from the New Mexico Office of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/33-new-mexico-schools-receive-funding-to-curb-technology-use-in-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/33-new-mexico-schools-receive-funding-to-curb-technology-use-in-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico college graduation outcomes detailed in Census Bureau report]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; New Mexicans will now be able to access new data related to how recent graduates fare in the workforce. The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced that the state has joined the U.S. Census Bureau's Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) initiative. The PSEO gives people access to data that show how college [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-college-graduation-outcomes-detailed-in-census-bureau-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-college-graduation-outcomes-detailed-in-census-bureau-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending drier, milder across New Mexico for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! Thursday morning's forecast was calm and dry at Balloon Fiesta Park, which allowed for another Mass Ascension! Throughout the rest of the state, and southwest Colorado, lows fell to the 30s, 40s, 50s and, 60s. Today's forecast has sunshine and sunshine. A few spotty showers and storms are also possible in southeast New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trending-drier-milder-across-new-mexico-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trending-drier-milder-across-new-mexico-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed man fatally shot by security officer at federal courthouse in Nashville: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man died at an area hospital, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/armed-man-fatally-shot-by-security-officer-at-federal-courthouse-in-nashville-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/armed-man-fatally-shot-by-security-officer-at-federal-courthouse-in-nashville-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico named one of the 50 best places to visit in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; As we approach the last couple months of this year, next year's vacation plans are asking to be made. One website is giving a bit of guidance on where to go, and even named our own Land of Enchantment as one of the best places to visit in 2027. Lonely Planet [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-named-one-of-the-50-best-places-to-visit-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-named-one-of-the-50-best-places-to-visit-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico small group health insurance rates increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Some New Mexicans will see their health insurance rates rise in 2027. The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance has approved next year's health insurance premium rates for small-group plans. New Mexicans who have one of the following plans will see an increase of up to 19.8% starting Jan. 1. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-small-group-health-insurance-rates-increasing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-small-group-health-insurance-rates-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FEMA approves disaster assistance for Zuni Pueblo members]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to Members of the Pueblo of Zuni to help with recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding from July 16-21, 2026. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs as well as funds to replace personal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fema-approves-disaster-assistance-for-zuni-pueblo-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fema-approves-disaster-assistance-for-zuni-pueblo-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo passenger records as man hurls eggs at the driverless vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Denver man who called a Waymo a couple weeks ago had no idea what was in store for him after getting in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/waymo-passenger-records-as-man-hurls-eggs-at-the-driverless-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/waymo-passenger-records-as-man-hurls-eggs-at-the-driverless-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.A. neighborhood's infamous &lsquo;trash house&rsquo; buried in garbage again]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a decade after the saga began, piles of rubbish have returned to the infamous Los Angeles &ldquo;trash house,&rdquo; leaving neighbors frustrated and helpless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-neighborhoods-infamous-lsquotrash-housersquo-buried-in-garbage-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-neighborhoods-infamous-lsquotrash-housersquo-buried-in-garbage-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows bizarre moment man runs onto airport tarmac, steals vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said he first stole an Alaska Airlines tug, a vehicle used to pull luggage and cargo and tow aircraft, before crashing it into another vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-shows-bizarre-moment-man-runs-onto-airport-tarmac-steals-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-shows-bizarre-moment-man-runs-onto-airport-tarmac-steals-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Crew-12 splash down off coast of California after ISS mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragon spacecraft to splashed down off the coast of California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spacex-crew-12-splash-down-off-coast-of-california-after-iss-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spacex-crew-12-splash-down-off-coast-of-california-after-iss-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: SpaceX Crew-12 splash down off coast of California after ISS mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragon spacecraft to splashed down off the coast of California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-spacex-crew-12-splash-down-off-coast-of-california-after-iss-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/live-spacex-crew-12-splash-down-off-coast-of-california-after-iss-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New iron deficiency standards for diagnosis released]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70% of undiagnosed people fall under one of the high-risk categories, according to the statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-iron-deficiency-standards-for-diagnosis-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-iron-deficiency-standards-for-diagnosis-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do we have a serial killer'? Michigan police investigating commonalities after 5 men die]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lansing Police Department in Michigan recently held a press conference to discuss the latest in their investigation into a series of deaths along the Lansing River Trail, a public path that runs along the city's rivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigating-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigating-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 52nd season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening weekend for the Texas Renaissance Festival is Saturday in Todd Mission, Texas, as the annual festival kicks off its 52nd season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-renaissance-festival-returns-for-52nd-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-renaissance-festival-returns-for-52nd-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chances remain high for a historic event': El Ni&ntilde;o is strengthening, forecasters warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong, long-lasting El Ni&ntilde;o pattern is all but certain to last for several months, forecasts suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chances-remain-high-for-a-historic-event-el-nintildeo-is-strengthening-forecasters-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chances-remain-high-for-a-historic-event-el-nintildeo-is-strengthening-forecasters-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI foils alleged terrorist attack at Minneapolis's Mall of America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI says Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fbi-foils-alleged-terrorist-attack-at-minneapoliss-mall-of-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fbi-foils-alleged-terrorist-attack-at-minneapoliss-mall-of-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn about volunteer opportunities at Civic Connections: Fall Volunteer Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The Albuquerque Museum is hosting the Civic Connections: Fall Volunteer Fest on October 13, from 3 - 6 p.m. The event brings over 35 city departments and nonprofits together to help community members find volunteer opportunities. The event helps raise awareness of the volunteer opportunities across the metro, especially ahead of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/learn-about-volunteer-opportunities-at-civic-connections-fall-volunteer-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/learn-about-volunteer-opportunities-at-civic-connections-fall-volunteer-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USS Abraham Lincoln returns to US after record deployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 10 months at sea &mdash; and amid reports of deteriorating mental health among some of its sailors &mdash; the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally returning to its homeport near San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-to-us-after-record-deployment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-to-us-after-record-deployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK air base plot expands fears of Iran's military capabilities&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military&rsquo;s abrupt withdrawal of all of its bombers from a British air base in response to a possible terrorist attack has expanded fears over Iran&rsquo;s ability to strike targets outside the Middle East &mdash; and well outside its missile range.The threat, reported to be a potential drone attack ordered by Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uk-air-base-plot-expands-fears-of-irans-military-capabilitiesnbsp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uk-air-base-plot-expands-fears-of-irans-military-capabilitiesnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby product recalled over alcohol content: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A product promoted to help soothe babies and offer gas relief is being recalled over an undeclared alcohol content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/baby-product-recalled-over-alcohol-content-fda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/baby-product-recalled-over-alcohol-content-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Greene-Placentia, she was walking through a dark parking lot shortly after 2 a.m. when she was struck in the head and lost consciousness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/arizona-congressional-candidate-says-she-was-raped-while-repairing-campaign-signs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/arizona-congressional-candidate-says-she-was-raped-while-repairing-campaign-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USS Abraham Lincoln finally returning home: What to know about the aircraft carrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to return home to Naval Air Station North Island this Thursday following a deployment lasting more than 300 consecutive days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uss-abraham-lincoln-finally-returning-home-what-to-know-about-the-aircraft-carrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uss-abraham-lincoln-finally-returning-home-what-to-know-about-the-aircraft-carrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is really, really hoping the weather doesn&rsquo;t stop him from going to another big college football game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/midterm-elections-wont-keep-trump-from-college-football-on-saturday-a-hurricane-might/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/midterm-elections-wont-keep-trump-from-college-football-on-saturday-a-hurricane-might/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Picture-perfect skies for Special Shapes on day 6 of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;While day five might have presented the balloons in a static setting, day six gave the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta gorgeous clear blue skies, perfect for the special shapes balloons to lift off. The beautiful cool weather was also perfect for pilots to compete in the Fly In Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-picture-perfect-skies-for-special-shapes-on-day-6-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-picture-perfect-skies-for-special-shapes-on-day-6-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: In 1992 pilots raced to Europe in hot air balloons]]></title><description><![CDATA[NATIONAL (KRQE) - To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. Traveling to Europe is most commonly done by riding in an airplane. However, in 1992, a competition was held where balloon pilots raced to Europe in their hot air [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-in-1992-pilots-raced-to-europe-in-hot-air-balloons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-in-1992-pilots-raced-to-europe-in-hot-air-balloons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Hundreds of kids from New Mexico write letters to troops from 1990 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It's the year 1990, and hundreds of kids from around New Mexico are writing letters to troops in the Middle East from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta grounds. Lisa Cruz [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-hundreds-of-kids-from-new-mexico-write-letters-to-troops-from-1990-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-hundreds-of-kids-from-new-mexico-write-letters-to-troops-from-1990-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Drive in Santa Fe open after fix to sinkhole]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; &ensp;It's been a long day for people on Jaguar Road, where crews are removing nearly 20 feet of broken PVC piping, and drivers taking their kids to and from school have been rerouting through neighborhoods because of the sinkhole. Manuel Holguin, a crossing guard at a nearby school, said, "When [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jaguar-drive-in-santa-fe-open-after-fix-to-sinkhole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jaguar-drive-in-santa-fe-open-after-fix-to-sinkhole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Methane regulations, Lawmaker salaries, Dry and mild, Xterra Championship, River Thunder Ranch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] EPA administrator announces proposal to rollback methane emission rules - EPA administrator Lee Zeldin paid a visit to Santa Fe on Wednesday to speak at the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association Convention. His message focused on the Trump Administration's plans to revamp the 2024 Methane Super Emitter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/methane-regulations-lawmaker-salaries-dry-and-mild-xterra-championship-river-thunder-ranch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/methane-regulations-lawmaker-salaries-dry-and-mild-xterra-championship-river-thunder-ranch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM women's basketball picked to finish 5th in Mountain West preseason poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; What will UNM women's basketball look like in it's first season under new head coach Amy Eagan? Mountain West media predicted a fifth place finish for the Lobos in the conference preseason poll released at Media Day in Las Vegas Wednesday. "The expectations to be a Lobo and to be at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-womens-basketball-picked-to-finish-5th-in-mountain-west-preseason-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-womens-basketball-picked-to-finish-5th-in-mountain-west-preseason-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag for Special Shapes Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta day 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash;&nbsp;There is a green flag for day six of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Thursday features a packed schedule of events, including a Special Shapes Rodeo, fly in competition, chainsaw carving and more. Thursday, October 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-special-shapes-rodeo-at-balloon-fiesta-day-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-special-shapes-rodeo-at-balloon-fiesta-day-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash;&nbsp;Thursday is day six of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if conditions are safe for balloons to launch. Conditions for flights are known as 'green flag,' yellow flag,' and 'red [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier, mild, and mostly calm weather around New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Precipitation has entirely ceased out west with mostly clearing skies, still mostly dry air, and mostly calming conditions, including around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some humid surface conditions are confined in western, northern, &amp; eastern areas as most are starting off slightly above average. Northern areas are mostly ranging from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-mild-and-mostly-calm-weather-around-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-mild-and-mostly-calm-weather-around-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly quiet and mild weather continues into the end of this week across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nice weather for Balloon Fiesta will continue into this weekend. Most of New Mexico will stay quiet through Friday before rain chances increase across western parts of the state this weekend and expand to more areas early next week. Spotty showers and storms developed Wednesday across parts of western and northern New Mexico, mainly over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-quiet-and-mild-weather-continues-into-the-end-of-this-week-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-quiet-and-mild-weather-continues-into-the-end-of-this-week-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM men's basketball selected as the MW Preseason favorite, Hall Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Mountain West preseason poll for men's basketball is forecasting good times for Eric Olen and his Lobos. For the first time since the Steve Alford era in the 2013-2014 season, the Lobos are a preseason number one. Grand Canyon received more votes than New Mexico, but the Lobos edged the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-mens-basketball-selected-as-the-mw-preseason-favorite-hall-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-mens-basketball-selected-as-the-mw-preseason-favorite-hall-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republican Larry Marker looks to unseat Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Republican Larry Marker has never run for public office before. Now, the political newcomer is challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luj&aacute;n in New Mexico&rsquo;s upcoming midterm election. Marker said his original plan for life was much simpler: work hard, make a living and eventually disappear from the public eye. "I [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/republican-larry-marker-looks-to-unseat-ben-ray-lujn-in-us-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/republican-larry-marker-looks-to-unseat-ben-ray-lujn-in-us-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony, New Mexico horse sanctuary welcomes four horses after rescue effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A nonprofit horse sanctuary in Anthony, New Mexico, has taken in four horses, including three that its founder says were at risk of being shipped to slaughter in Mexico. River Thunder Ranch founder Michele Sleighel said another rescue alerted her to three horses at an Oklahoma kill pen. The ranch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/anthony-new-mexico-horse-sanctuary-welcomes-four-horses-after-rescue-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/anthony-new-mexico-horse-sanctuary-welcomes-four-horses-after-rescue-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diego Sanchez to spend a month behind bars for probation violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez will spend a month behind bars for a probation violation. Earlier this year, Sanchez was sentenced to five years of supervised probation after shooting a gun from a moving vehicle along I-40 last year. Sanchez was later arrested in Socorro for a DWI, a violation of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/diego-sanchez-to-spend-a-month-behind-bars-for-probation-violation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/diego-sanchez-to-spend-a-month-behind-bars-for-probation-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-road triathlon world championships coming to Ruidoso for the next three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; For the next three years, some of the world's best athletes will run, bike, and swim their way through Ruidoso for the XTERRA World Triathlon Championship. Mayor Lynn D. Crawford said, "This is the first that we're going to have an event like this in New Mexico, and we're so proud [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/off-road-triathlon-world-championships-coming-to-ruidoso-for-the-next-three-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/off-road-triathlon-world-championships-coming-to-ruidoso-for-the-next-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice Balloon Fiesta weather continues into the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nice weather for Balloon Fiesta will continue into this weekend. Most of New Mexico will stay quiet through Friday before rain chances increase across western parts of the state this weekend and expand to more areas early next week. Spotty showers and storms developed Wednesday across parts of western and northern New Mexico, mainly over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nice-balloon-fiesta-weather-continues-into-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nice-balloon-fiesta-weather-continues-into-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters set to decide if New Mexico Legislature should be paid salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; It's the only volunteer legislature in the country. But now, New Mexico voters are about to decide if those lawmakers should be paid a full-time salary. As Election Day approaches, questions surrounding who will be our next governor and other state leaders will be top of mind for some voters. Also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/voters-set-to-decide-if-new-mexico-legislature-should-be-paid-salary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/voters-set-to-decide-if-new-mexico-legislature-should-be-paid-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of New Mexico students gather together for rally amid Cornell 7 case]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; University of New Mexico students joined together on Wednesday morning to speak out against rape culture amid the Cornell 7 case. Students gathered across campus for the rally in support of ending rape culture at universities. "In wake of the Cornell 7 case of course, everybody as students who live and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-students-gather-together-for-rally-amid-cornell-7-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-students-gather-together-for-rally-amid-cornell-7-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State officials demonstrate how to better protect your home from wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Two homes, the same wildfire conditions, but very different levels of protection. Wednesday, state fire and insurance officials put wildfire mitigation to the test. Flames, embers, and heat testing two homes, but whether they survive comes down to what's between the fire and the front door. "We're not fireproofing a home. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-officials-demonstrate-how-to-better-protect-your-home-from-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-officials-demonstrate-how-to-better-protect-your-home-from-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who admitted to destroying Flock cameras in New Mexico back in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A man who said he destroyed local Flock cameras as a political statement was back in court on Wednesday. Jevon Martinez, 44, was supposed to be arraigned after police said he destroyed Flock cameras earlier this year. During that court appearance in Sandoval County, Martinez claimed he was making a "special [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-who-admitted-to-destroying-flock-cameras-in-new-mexico-back-in-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/man-who-admitted-to-destroying-flock-cameras-in-new-mexico-back-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA administrator announces proposal to rollback methane emission rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico was the backdrop for a major federal announcement, with the head of the Environmental Protection Agency unveiling big proposed changes to fossil fuel industry rules. The EPA's top administrator, Lee Zeldin, unveiled the plan in Santa Fe on Wednesday, in front of the New Mexico Oil and Gas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/epa-administrator-announces-proposal-to-rollback-methane-emission-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/epa-administrator-announces-proposal-to-rollback-methane-emission-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature's Own Hawaiian bread recalled in 5 states, including New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; If you have this type of Hawaiian bread in your pantry, you may want to throw it out. The FDA has recalled 20-ounce and 40-ounce packages of Nature's Own Hawaiian bread for containing undeclared milk. The recall affects customers in five states, including New Mexico. Other states include Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/natures-own-hawaiian-bread-recalled-in-5-states-including-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/natures-own-hawaiian-bread-recalled-in-5-states-including-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel in Santa Fe makes top 25 'Historic Hotels of America' list for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The top 25 "Historic Hotels of America" list has been released for 2026, and it looks like a New Mexico hotel fit the bill. Opened nearly 100 years ago, Pi&ntilde;on Court by La Fonda in Santa Fe was first created to give motorists on Historic Route 66 a place to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hotel-in-santa-fe-makes-top-25-historic-hotels-of-america-list-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hotel-in-santa-fe-makes-top-25-historic-hotels-of-america-list-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origami-inspired sculptures on display at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden has welcomed a series of large metal sculptures inspired by origami. The exhibition is titled "Origami in the Garden" and will be on view starting Thursday through March 28, 2027. The pieces were created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box and mark the BioPark's first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/origami-inspired-sculptures-on-display-at-abq-biopark-botanic-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/origami-inspired-sculptures-on-display-at-abq-biopark-botanic-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL pulls 'Hot for Hockey' romance-themed audiobooks shortly after debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nhl-pulls-hot-for-hockey-romance-themed-audiobooks-shortly-after-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nhl-pulls-hot-for-hockey-romance-themed-audiobooks-shortly-after-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys describe Christa Pike's emotional reaction after waking up]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/attorneys-describe-christa-pikes-emotional-reaction-after-waking-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/attorneys-describe-christa-pikes-emotional-reaction-after-waking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney raises some ticket prices at US theme parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney unveiled new theme park ticket prices on Tuesday. Here's what admission costs now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/disney-raises-some-ticket-prices-at-us-theme-parks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/disney-raises-some-ticket-prices-at-us-theme-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty rain but mild &amp; mostly calm]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is once again present in far-northwestern areas with mostly clear skies, mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions, including around the Metro for this Balloon Fiesta week. Some humid surface conditions have remained in southern, far eastern, &amp; northern areas as most were starting off around average. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spotty-rain-but-mild-amp-mostly-calm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spotty-rain-but-mild-amp-mostly-calm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Fire Rescue trains record numbers of EMTs, paramedics]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque Fire Rescue highlighted its graduation success, saying it has trained record numbers of EMTs and paramedics. &ldquo;We are training a record number of EMT&rsquo;s and paramedics, which is helping us with our mission to keep communities safe,&rdquo; said AFR Chief Emily Jaramillo. "None of this is possible without a committed training [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-trains-record-numbers-of-emts-paramedics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-trains-record-numbers-of-emts-paramedics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant helps Meals on Wheels deliver to more New Mexicans in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Meals on Wheels New Mexico is able to make more deliveries thanks to a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. Meals on Wheels New Mexico said the money will help the organization deliver more meals to neighbors in need across the state, including individuals living in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/grant-helps-meals-on-wheels-deliver-to-more-new-mexicans-in-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/grant-helps-meals-on-wheels-deliver-to-more-new-mexicans-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOH renews order for syphilis testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Although syphilis rates in New Mexico are down 32% since 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health is renewing its public health order, expanding syphilis testing to keep protecting newborns from congenital syphilis, which can cause birth defects and infant death. New Mexico continues to face a higher rate of congenital [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-renews-order-for-syphilis-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-renews-order-for-syphilis-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck stops warned against red dye diesel sales: 'Limited upside']]></title><description><![CDATA[Truck stops were warned by industry groups against selling red-dyed diesel, saying there is &ldquo;limited upside&rdquo; to its sale following reported record-high diesel prices across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/truck-stops-warned-against-red-dye-diesel-sales-limited-upside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/truck-stops-warned-against-red-dye-diesel-sales-limited-upside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials issue warning after 4 Utah deaths linked to 'cat's claw,' kratom products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four deaths in Utah have been linked to high-potency, illegal chemicals found in herbal supplements, including some kratom and "cat's claw" products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-issue-warning-after-4-utah-deaths-linked-to-cats-claw-kratom-products/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-issue-warning-after-4-utah-deaths-linked-to-cats-claw-kratom-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey adds disclaimer to Reese's Pumpkins wrappers ahead of Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disclaimer comes years after customers accused the company of false advertising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hershey-adds-disclaimer-to-reeses-pumpkins-wrappers-ahead-of-halloween/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hershey-adds-disclaimer-to-reeses-pumpkins-wrappers-ahead-of-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute &mdash; and a potential second incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-questions-russia-on-reported-second-plague-lab-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/who-questions-russia-on-reported-second-plague-lab-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'flat buttocks' to your coffee consumption: Amazon feature reveals what it thinks about you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't worry, you can edit the responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/from-flat-buttocks-to-your-coffee-consumption-amazon-feature-reveals-what-it-thinks-about-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/from-flat-buttocks-to-your-coffee-consumption-amazon-feature-reveals-what-it-thinks-about-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/when-will-2027s-social-security-cola-be-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/when-will-2027s-social-security-cola-be-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Alleged drunk driver does donuts on Indiana courthouse lawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 68-year-old woman has since been arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and "numerous other charges."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/watch-alleged-drunk-driver-does-donuts-on-indiana-courthouse-lawn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/watch-alleged-drunk-driver-does-donuts-on-indiana-courthouse-lawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution set for December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is set for December, according to the U.S. Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasans-execution-set-for-december/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasans-execution-set-for-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans spend most on groceries in these 15 cities, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation has backed off from the eye-watering double digit numbers after the pandemic, but unfortunately for Americans grocery store prices haven't gone down &ndash; an especially painful trend for residents of some U.S. cities, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/americans-spend-most-on-groceries-in-these-15-cities-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/americans-spend-most-on-groceries-in-these-15-cities-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias forms, expected to rapidly strengthen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias has formed and is expected to rapidly strengthen over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-expected-to-rapidly-strengthen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-expected-to-rapidly-strengthen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I never stopped fighting, never stopped giving my all."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/messi-caps-argentina-farewell-with-a-penalty-and-2-assists-in-a-3-0-win-over-benin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/messi-caps-argentina-farewell-with-a-penalty-and-2-assists-in-a-3-0-win-over-benin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As concerns over health costs mount, Trump tries cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggling to respond to voter frustration over healthcare costs, President Donald Trump is handing out cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/as-concerns-over-health-costs-mount-trump-tries-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/as-concerns-over-health-costs-mount-trump-tries-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: High sky winds ground balloons on Day 5 of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Day five of Balloon Fiesta may not have felt breezy from the ground, however winds higher in the sky forced balloons to show a static display. Although there weren't any launches, the static display gave visitors an opportunity to get a close look at this year's balloons. It also gave visitors the opportunity [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-high-sky-winds-ground-balloons-on-day-5-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-high-sky-winds-ground-balloons-on-day-5-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico music festival, 'Boots in the Park,' releases full lineup for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The full lineup for next year's "Boots in the Park" country music festival at Balloon Fiesta Park has been released. The additional info comes about a month after the festival first announced its headlining acts, including George Strait and Zach Top. &ldquo;Lineups like this don&rsquo;t come together very often,&rdquo; said Steve [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-music-festival-boots-in-the-park-releases-full-lineup-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-music-festival-boots-in-the-park-releases-full-lineup-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Felix Pantry launching new community diaper pantry]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The St. Felix Pantry is launching a new community diaper pantry to help support local families. Beginning October 10, the community diaper pantry will be open on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. To register, community members must bring a New Mexico ID and proof of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/st-felix-pantry-launching-new-community-diaper-pantry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/st-felix-pantry-launching-new-community-diaper-pantry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['So much joy': Longtime Albuquerque balloon pilot reflects on 45 years of flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Ask any balloon enthusiast why they love the craft, and there's a good chance they'll mention the community. Pilots, zebras, crews, far more - all from different corners of the country, coming together over this one shared interest, making huge events like Balloon Fiesta possible. In Albuquerque, there's something particularly impactful [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/so-much-joy-longtime-albuquerque-balloon-pilot-reflects-on-45-years-of-flying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/so-much-joy-longtime-albuquerque-balloon-pilot-reflects-on-45-years-of-flying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal process, Ditch damages, Mild weather, APS budget, Film complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] ABQ City Council updates appeal rules for development projects - An Albuquerque city councilor believes the process for appealing development projects is creating unnecessary delays and hurting projects that could benefit the city.&nbsp;Community members spoke up at Monday's city council meeting, both for and against councilor Dan Lewis&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/appeal-process-ditch-damages-mild-weather-aps-budget-film-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/appeal-process-ditch-damages-mild-weather-aps-budget-film-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexican music artist Chezile on his creative process, viral success, and his first time headlining a tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;On the series premiere of Pop! New Mexico, host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan chats with music artist Alejandro Sanchez, known by his stage name Chezile (pronounced Cheh-zill). Sanchez was born and raised in Albuquerque, where his passion for music and the arts first began. In 2023, he reached viral success with his song "Beanie" when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexican-music-artist-chezile-on-his-creative-process-viral-success-and-his-first-time-headlining-a-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexican-music-artist-chezile-on-his-creative-process-viral-success-and-his-first-time-headlining-a-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico's surprising history of tropical weather; Beyond the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the phrase "tropical weather" is mentioned, New Mexico is unlikely the first location many people will think of. It may come as a surprise that the Land of Enchantment has had its fair share of tropical weather for decades, which has brought heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding. Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud, Meteorologist Josh [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicos-surprising-history-of-tropical-weather-beyond-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicos-surprising-history-of-tropical-weather-beyond-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow flag at day 5 of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After previously displaying a green flag, there is now a yellow flag at day five of the 2026 Albuqeurque International Balloon Fiesta. Wednesday, October 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellow-flag-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Static display at day 5 of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; There will be a static display at day five of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta. According to a Facebook post from Balloon Fiesta they are moving to a static display due to weather conditions and instability to the south of Balloon Fiesta Park. Wednesday, October 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/static-display-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/static-display-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag at day 5 of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; There is a green flag at day five of the 2026 Albuqeurque International Balloon Fiesta, meaning balloons are set to launch Wednesday morning. Wednesday, October 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-day-5-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Wednesday is day five of the 2026 Albuqeurque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch. Conditions for flights are known as 'green flag,' yellow flag,' and 'red flag. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain for parts of New Mexico and mild weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is once again present in far-northwestern areas with mostly clear skies, mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions, including around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some humid surface conditions have remained in southern, far eastern, &amp; northern areas as most are starting off around average. Northern areas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-for-parts-of-new-mexico-and-mild-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rain-for-parts-of-new-mexico-and-mild-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretch of fall-like, quiet weather continues this week across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch of quiet fall weather continues across New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers will return Wednesday, but most of the state will stay dry through the end of the week. It&rsquo;s been another beautiful fall day across New Mexico Tuesday. A few spotty showers and thunderstorms have developed again over the northern [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/stretch-of-fall-like-quiet-weather-continues-this-week-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/stretch-of-fall-like-quiet-weather-continues-this-week-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socorro County farmers dealing with the aftermath of flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Socorro County is still reeling from the aftermath of last week's heavy flooding. Many farmers said their irrigation ditches are destroyed, causing big problems for their livestock and fall crops. The storms left roads underwater, and fields flooded in Socorro County. On Tuesday, water has dried up, but many farmers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-county-farmers-dealing-with-the-aftermath-of-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-county-farmers-dealing-with-the-aftermath-of-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipeline explosion in Lea County kills 2 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An oilfield pipeline explosion in Lea County left two people dead and forced roads in the area to close on Tuesday. Lea County said the explosion happened in the afternoon near Paduca Breaks and Alisha Lane in the Eunice area. Lea County Sheriff's deputies responded around 1 p.m. to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pipeline-explosion-in-lea-county-kills-2-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pipeline-explosion-in-lea-county-kills-2-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipeline explosion in Lea County forces road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A pipeline explosion in Lea County forced roads in the area to close. Lea County said the explosion happened Tuesday afternoon near Paduca Breaks and Alisha Lane in the Eunice area. The county said no evacuations are in place and no structures have been damaged. They said the incident is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pipeline-explosion-in-lea-county-forces-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pipeline-explosion-in-lea-county-forces-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UNM, Alabama, and TCU football coach Dennis Franchione dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Former University of New Mexico football coach Dennis Franchione has died after a long battle with cancer. Franchione took over the program at New Mexico in 1992, enjoying his best season in 1997 when he led the Lobos to the Western Athletic Conference Championship game, winning the league's Mountain Division to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-unm-alabama-and-tcu-football-coach-dennis-franchione-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-unm-alabama-and-tcu-football-coach-dennis-franchione-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luján outlines priorities as he seeks another term in U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luj&aacute;n is asking New Mexico voters for another term in Washington, pointing to his record on issues ranging from radiation exposure compensation to health care, affordability, immigration, and energy. Luj&aacute;n, a New Mexico Democrat who has spent more than two decades in politics, first served at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lujn-outlines-priorities-as-he-seeks-another-term-in-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lujn-outlines-priorities-as-he-seeks-another-term-in-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convictions reversed for 4 people tied to Taos compound]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News learned of a significant development in the case of a militant compound in northern New Mexico. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the kidnapping convictions of three people, Hujrah Wahhaj, Sbhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton, linked to a terrorist compound near Taos. The court also vacated conspiracy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/convictions-reversed-for-4-people-tied-to-taos-compound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/convictions-reversed-for-4-people-tied-to-taos-compound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 New Mexico National Guard members jump into action after coming up on rollover crash on I-40]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Two New Mexico National Guard members rushed into action to rescue a driver from a rollover crash on I-40. The New Mexico National Guard said Tech Sergeant Paul Judice and Staff Sergeant Cristian Brown were coming back from Roswell Tuesday afternoon when they noticed a tractor-trailer lying on its side alongside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-new-mexico-national-guard-members-jump-into-action-after-coming-up-on-rollover-crash-on-i-40/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-new-mexico-national-guard-members-jump-into-action-after-coming-up-on-rollover-crash-on-i-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry County Sheriff's Office investigating detention center inmate's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News is learning more about a man who died at the Curry County Detention Center. The Curry County Sheriff's Office said they responded to the detention center around 8 a.m. on Monday, after getting reports of an unresponsive inmate. They said Michael Gabriel Lujan was booked into the facility [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/curry-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-detention-center-inmates-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/curry-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-detention-center-inmates-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doña Ana County approves disaster declaration for floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KTSM) &mdash; The Board of Commissioners for Do&ntilde;a Ana County unanimously approved a resolution to issue a disaster declaration after the county was affected by severe flooding in September. According to county officials, the county will be allowed access to more resources and will be able to request help from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/doa-ana-county-approves-disaster-declaration-for-floods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/doa-ana-county-approves-disaster-declaration-for-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque City Council updates appeal rules for development projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque city councilor believes the process for appealing development projects is creating unnecessary delays and hurting projects that could benefit the city. Now some of those rules are about to change, and Councilor Dan Lewis hopes it's just the beginning. Many community members spoke up at Monday night's Albuquerque city [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-updates-appeal-rules-for-development-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-updates-appeal-rules-for-development-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful fall weather continues for Balloon Fiesta this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch of quiet fall weather continues across New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers will return Wednesday, but most of the state will stay dry through the end of the week. It&rsquo;s been another beautiful fall day across New Mexico Tuesday. A few spotty showers and thunderstorms have developed again over the northern [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/beautiful-fall-weather-continues-for-balloon-fiesta-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/beautiful-fall-weather-continues-for-balloon-fiesta-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dashboard show data on common poison exposures in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexicans now have access to a full poison and drug information center through the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy New Mexico Poison &amp; Drug Information Center and the New Mexico Department of Health. They aim to raise awareness of common poison exposures in the state and make it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-dashboard-show-data-on-common-poison-exposures-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-dashboard-show-data-on-common-poison-exposures-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers consider five-day school week mandate over concerns of academic drop off]]></title><description><![CDATA["I find it a little sad and disturbing that we're talking about Mississippi being ahead of Texas," State Senator Jos&eacute; Men&eacute;ndez said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-lawmakers-consider-five-day-school-week-mandate-over-concerns-of-academic-drop-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-lawmakers-consider-five-day-school-week-mandate-over-concerns-of-academic-drop-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more blizzards, only heat, with NM Chupacabras Corey Roberson; Van Tate's Sports Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; This week, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate sits down with NM Chupacabras Head Coach and General Manager, Corey Roberson. The two-time IFL Coach of the Year, coming off of his success with the Green Bay Blizzards, talks about his goal of building relationships in the community and adjusting to the sunshine [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/no-more-blizzards-only-heat-with-nm-chupacabras-corey-roberson-van-tates-sports-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/no-more-blizzards-only-heat-with-nm-chupacabras-corey-roberson-van-tates-sports-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosque Redondo Memorial to host lecture on Indian boarding schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT SUMNER, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's an opportunity to reflect on a dark chapter of New Mexico's history. Next week, the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner will host a lecture on Indian boarding schools and their connection to the historic site. A park ranger will discuss how the schools were used to erase native American [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bosque-redondo-memorial-to-host-lecture-on-indian-boarding-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bosque-redondo-memorial-to-host-lecture-on-indian-boarding-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Mexico money transfer program to close Nov. 20 as remittances decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) &mdash; A government-backed service that transfers money from U.S. bank accounts to Mexico will end operations Nov. 20, so users will need another provider for future payments. Banco de M&eacute;xico confirmed the shutdown of Directo a M&eacute;xico, a payment program it operates with the Federal Reserve Bank. The service transfers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/us-mexico-money-transfer-program-to-close-nov-20-as-remittances-decline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/us-mexico-money-transfer-program-to-close-nov-20-as-remittances-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archdiocese of St. Louis sues ICE officials over blocked religious services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit argues that the jail's visitation policy prevents Catholic detainees from practicing important parts of their faith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/archdiocese-of-st-louis-sues-ice-officials-over-blocked-religious-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/archdiocese-of-st-louis-sues-ice-officials-over-blocked-religious-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to close downtown Albuquerque park for several hours during day draws questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A recent policy, limiting the hours at a prominent downtown Albuquerque park, raised eyebrows among some city councilors, but Mayor Tim Keller's administration and a downtown city councilor said that the new policy is doing what it was meant to do: making the park cleaner and safer. Albuquerque city councilor Stephanie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/plan-to-close-downtown-albuquerque-park-for-several-hours-during-day-draws-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/plan-to-close-downtown-albuquerque-park-for-several-hours-during-day-draws-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five spots to see the leaves change color in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Autumn is underway, and that means the leaves are changing. Prime foliage time for the majority of New Mexico is mid-to-late October, according to this map, which means we only have a couple more weeks before some leaves are past their peak. Anyone looking for good spots to watch the leaves [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/five-spots-to-see-the-leaves-change-color-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/five-spots-to-see-the-leaves-change-color-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Medically unprecedented': Christa Pike alive, speaking days after failed execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike is alive and speaking nearly a week after she was given to two lethal injection doses during a failed execution attempt, her attorneys confirmed Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/medically-unprecedented-christa-pike-alive-speaking-days-after-failed-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/medically-unprecedented-christa-pike-alive-speaking-days-after-failed-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jemez Historic Site hosts 'horno restoration' adobe oven workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) &mdash; There's an opportunity coming up to get muddy at the Jemez Historic Site. You can help "revive the horno" - an outdoor adobe oven -- at a hands-on workshop Saturday, Oct. 10. Folks can learn why hornos are important to New Mexico and get up close and personal with the craft [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jemez-historic-site-hosts-horno-restoration-adobe-oven-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jemez-historic-site-hosts-horno-restoration-adobe-oven-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Public Schools hosts budget community meetings for public input]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Albuquerque Public Schools is asking for input on their budget for next year. The online survey is open now to parents, staff and students until Oct. 22. The survey should only take a few minutes and is anonymous. APS is also holding in-person budget meetings this month: The link to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-hosts-budget-community-meetings-for-public-input/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-hosts-budget-community-meetings-for-public-input/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers searching for woman wanted for murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is looking for Christina Martinez, who is wanted on a felony warrant for murder. She is described as being four feet, eleven inches tall. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (505) 843-STOP (7867), submit a tip online at p3tips.com/531, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-metro-crime-stoppers-searching-for-woman-wanted-for-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-metro-crime-stoppers-searching-for-woman-wanted-for-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen accused of hitting, killing teen with vehicle in Doña Ana County]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A teen was arrested and charged with murder for hitting and killing a teen with their vehicle on Monday, according to the Do&ntilde;a Ana County Sheriff's Office. Just after 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 3800 block of South Main Street following reports of a hit-and-run involving a car [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-accused-of-hitting-killing-teen-with-vehicle-in-doa-ana-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-accused-of-hitting-killing-teen-with-vehicle-in-doa-ana-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Gulf | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf soon, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine forms in Gulf, expected to quickly strengthen into hurricane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-gulf-expected-to-quickly-strengthen-into-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-gulf-expected-to-quickly-strengthen-into-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-dyed diesel: What is it, and can you use the tax-free fuel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump on Monday signed an order to extend the use of red-dyed diesel, but what is it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/red-dyed-diesel-what-is-it-and-can-you-use-the-tax-free-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/red-dyed-diesel-what-is-it-and-can-you-use-the-tax-free-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R&amp;B singer Freddie Jackson dies days after turning 69, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grammy-nominated singer celebrated his birthday last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rampb-singer-freddie-jackson-dies-days-after-turning-69-family-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rampb-singer-freddie-jackson-dies-days-after-turning-69-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the season's first hurricane brewing in the Gulf? | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf soon, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/is-the-seasons-first-hurricane-brewing-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/is-the-seasons-first-hurricane-brewing-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom, Bass respond to Trump's 'take out Los Angeles' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;They could take out a city. Let &lsquo;em take out Los Angeles. Let &lsquo;em take out San Diego,&rdquo; Trump said in reference to the Iran war, drawing cheers from the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/newsom-bass-respond-to-trumps-take-out-los-angeles-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/newsom-bass-respond-to-trumps-take-out-los-angeles-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime surfers are being diagnosed with this strange condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in California are helping identify a condition unique to longtime surfers that may be mistaken for cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/longtime-surfers-are-being-diagnosed-with-this-strange-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/longtime-surfers-are-being-diagnosed-with-this-strange-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Buc-ee's, this is the US's favorite convenience store, new report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/forget-buc-ees-this-is-the-uss-favorite-convenience-store-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/forget-buc-ees-this-is-the-uss-favorite-convenience-store-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellowstone officials respond to viral video of 'Spinny' the injured bison]]></title><description><![CDATA[National park officials have issued a statement days after visitors captured pictures and videos of an injured bison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellowstone-officials-respond-to-viral-video-of-spinny-the-injured-bison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/yellowstone-officials-respond-to-viral-video-of-spinny-the-injured-bison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York declares measles disaster emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-york-declares-measles-disaster-emergency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-york-declares-measles-disaster-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas man was charged with murder as a teen; now he's a paralegal]]></title><description><![CDATA["Me and other juveniles went to go for a fight, and that fight turned into something that should never have happened, a young man lost his life," Gonzalez said. "I took a plea deal for 20 years."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-man-was-charged-with-murder-as-a-teen-now-hes-a-paralegal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-man-was-charged-with-murder-as-a-teen-now-hes-a-paralegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ files record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship, the department said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/doj-files-record-number-of-cases-to-strip-americans-of-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/doj-files-record-number-of-cases-to-strip-americans-of-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court initiative helps families seek mental health treatment for loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; &nbsp;A new court initiative in New Mexico will help families who are seeking mental health help for their loved ones. Through the initiative, family members can obtain no-cost assistance to determine whether a loved one with mental illness is an appropriate candidate for community-based treatment under judicial supervision. The service is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/court-initiative-helps-families-seek-mental-health-treatment-for-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/court-initiative-helps-families-seek-mental-health-treatment-for-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm and quiet conditions continue across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another nice day is in place across New Mexico with seasonable temperatures and sunshine. A few spotty showers will be possible once again this afternoon across the northern mountains. Quiet mornings look to continue for Balloon Fiesta through the end of the week. Northerly drainage winds may become a little breezy Thursday morning, which could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-and-quiet-conditions-continue-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-and-quiet-conditions-continue-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free legal fair happening in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Community members will be able to get free legal consultations from attorneys at an upcoming legal fair on Friday. The Second Judicial District Court Pro Bono Committee and the New Mexico Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney Program will host a Law-La-Palooza free legal fair event on Friday at the Greater Albuquerque Association of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-legal-fair-happening-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-legal-fair-happening-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Health Care Authority creates shareable resources about Medicaid changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Health Care Authority has launched a Medicaid Partner Toolkit to help community organizations, health care providers, advocates and other partners explain upcoming federal Medicaid changes. &nbsp; The Medicaid toolkit includes ready-to-use flyers, posters, social media graphics, influencer content, member guides and answers to common questions. Partners can use [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-health-care-authority-creates-shareable-resources-about-medicaid-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-health-care-authority-creates-shareable-resources-about-medicaid-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque production company partners up with New Mexico Film Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; A film and media production company based out of Albuquerque has partnered up with the New Mexico Film Office. The first collaborative project with uStudios is expected to bring over 200 jobs to New Mexico through the production of Michael Keaton's "Rode to Ruin." "Every new project creates jobs, supports [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-production-company-partners-up-with-new-mexico-film-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-production-company-partners-up-with-new-mexico-film-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual fundraiser features handcrafted bowls and local food]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque Empty Bowls is an initiative by artists and craftspeople to raise money for food related charities. The group is hosting a special fundraising event on October 24, benefiting Storehouse New Mexico. Attendees will be able to select a handcrafted bowl made by a local artist. Then, guests can enjoy soup, bread and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-fundraiser-features-handcrafted-bowls-and-local-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/annual-fundraiser-features-handcrafted-bowls-and-local-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: The blue skies made Day 4 of Balloon Fiesta picture perfect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Day 4 of Balloon Fiesta had the bluest skies to make the perfect backdrop for the balloons in flight. From the classic style to some of the beloved special shapes, today's flight had an array of balloons on the field. The light winds took most of the balloons North and the sunshine [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-the-blue-skies-made-day-4-of-balloon-fiesta-picture-perfect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-the-blue-skies-made-day-4-of-balloon-fiesta-picture-perfect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Santa Fe corrections officer sentenced for raping inmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A former corrections officer at the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center has been sentenced to prison for raping an inmate. A judge sentenced Jared Apodaca to three years of incarceration in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, followed by five to twenty years of probation and five years, up to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-santa-fe-corrections-officer-sentenced-for-raping-inmate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/former-santa-fe-corrections-officer-sentenced-for-raping-inmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: A perfect morning for pilots at the 1990 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1990, and during the 19th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, one morning had absolutely perfect weather for the balloons to fly up. Daniel Wade, a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-a-perfect-morning-for-pilots-at-the-1990-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-a-perfect-morning-for-pilots-at-the-1990-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOH offers free portable cribs for families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health is offering free portable cribs for families in need. NMDOH said safe sleep practices reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death and other sleep-related infant fatalities. In New Mexico, sudden unexpected infant death is the third leading [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-offers-free-portable-cribs-for-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdoh-offers-free-portable-cribs-for-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/permanent-daylight-saving-time-why-this-republican-senator-disagrees-with-it-despite-trumps-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/permanent-daylight-saving-time-why-this-republican-senator-disagrees-with-it-despite-trumps-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School book bans hit record high with nearly 12,000 removals, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[School book bans have hit a record high at&nbsp;almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/school-book-bans-hit-record-high-with-nearly-12000-removals-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/school-book-bans-hit-record-high-with-nearly-12000-removals-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's Balloon Glow lights up the field in 1996]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. Reporter Holiday Moore went to the Balloon Glow event in 1996. Below is that report. Within minutes after sunset, all faces turn skyward for the magical Balloon Glow. 1996 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiestas-balloon-glow-lights-up-the-field-in-1996/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiestas-balloon-glow-lights-up-the-field-in-1996/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the youngest pilot for the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Balloon pilots, young and old alike, are getting ready to descend upon Albuquerque for the 54th annual Balloon Fiesta next week. And for the youngest pilot at this year's fiesta, there's a particular sense of anticipation. Twenty-year-old Baylor Rodden of Tulsa, Oklahoma earned his balloon piloting license just two years ago, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-youngest-pilot-for-the-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-youngest-pilot-for-the-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye of the Sandias Loop: A mural watching over the city; Enchanted Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud hikes to a unique landmark in the Sandia Mountains, the Eye of the Sandias. The steep climb leads to a large painted eye on a rock high above Albuquerque, a landmark that has been part of the mountain for decades. The hike also comes with impressive views [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eye-of-the-sandias-loop-a-mural-watching-over-the-city-enchanted-trails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eye-of-the-sandias-loop-a-mural-watching-over-the-city-enchanted-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting, Plea deal, Calm weather, ATV crash, Globito Glow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Gubernatorial candidates speak on plans to tackle affordability issues in NM - Early voting begins today and both candidates for governor are laying out their plans for affordability. Republican Candidate Greg Hull says his 'four steps to zero' plan aims to eventually get rid of personal state income [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-voting-plea-deal-calm-weather-atv-crash-globito-glow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/early-voting-plea-deal-calm-weather-atv-crash-globito-glow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Tim Keller's Third Term: What Changes Now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won an unprecedented third consecutive term. But after eight years in office, what's different this time around? In this episode of the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Keller joins Chris and Gabby to talk about some of the challenges facing Albuquerque. Keller discusses tackling crime under APD's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mayor-tim-kellers-third-term-what-changes-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mayor-tim-kellers-third-term-what-changes-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag at day 4 of the 2026 Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Tuesday is day four of the 2026 Albuqeurque International Balloon Fiesta and the green flag is up. The green flag means balloons are set to launch Tuesday morning. Tuesday, October 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-day-4-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-day-4-of-the-2026-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Tuesday is day four of the 2026 Albuqeurque International Bool Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch. Conditions for flights are known as 'green flag,' yellow flag,' and 'red flag.' [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-4-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-4-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly morning, milder and mostly calm weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is present in far-northwestern areas with mostly clear skies, mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions, including around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some humid surface conditions have remained in southern, far eastern, &amp; northern areas as most are starting off around average. Northern areas are mostly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-morning-milder-and-mostly-calm-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/chilly-morning-milder-and-mostly-calm-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert canceled; missing Albuquerque teen found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Albuquerque Police Department have canceled the Amber Alert for 16-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez. Police say she was located and determined to be safe. Monday night, police say Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez was abducted at gunpoint by her half-brother, Joshua Garcia. According to APD, Rodriguez was taken by Garcia and they left in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amber-alert-canceled-missing-albuquerque-teen-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amber-alert-canceled-missing-albuquerque-teen-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert canceled after 16-year-old was taken at gunpoint, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Albuquerque Police Department have canceled the Amber Alert for 16-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez. Police say she was located and determined to be safe. Monday night, police say Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez was abducted at gunpoint by her half-brother, Joshua Garcia. According to APD, Rodriguez was taken by Garcia and they left in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amber-alert-canceled-after-16-year-old-was-taken-at-gunpoint-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/amber-alert-canceled-after-16-year-old-was-taken-at-gunpoint-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque police searching for abducted teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez who they said was kidnapped at gunpoint by her half-brother, Joshua Garcia. According to APD, Rodriguez was taken by Garcia and they left in a spray-painted black SUV with no license plate from the Pinon Creek Road area. APD said Garcia has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-searching-for-abducted-teen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-police-searching-for-abducted-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly quiet and mild weather continues this week across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch of relatively quiet and warm weather will continue across most of New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers and areas of evaporating rain will be possible in the mountains and western New Mexico, but most of the state will stay dry. Quiet and mild weather continued Monday across much of New Mexico. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-quiet-and-mild-weather-continues-this-week-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-quiet-and-mild-weather-continues-this-week-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque City Council considers development appeal changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Opinions are mixed over a series of Albuquerque City Council proposals that change how people appeal development projects. Councilor Dan Lewis introduced four bills dubbed "The Better Neighborhoods Package." The first bill would increase the appeal filing fee to $300 for denied development applications, and $1,000 for approved ones. Under the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-considers-development-appeal-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-considers-development-appeal-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casa Angelica holding gala to raise money for transportation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A local nonprofit that gives children with intellectual disabilities a loving and safe home is raising money for new vehicles to transport the kids. Casa Angelica is a nonprofit intermediate care facility that provides 24-hour care for children and young adults with significant developmental and medical needs. This year, they will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/casa-angelica-holding-gala-to-raise-money-for-transportation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/casa-angelica-holding-gala-to-raise-money-for-transportation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Hammer’ Abraham Perez set to defend WBA interim title in Albuquerque Nov. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; There won't be much cutting weight around Thanksgiving for Abraham &ldquo;The Hammer&rdquo; Perez &mdash; at least not after he steps on the scale. Perez is set to return to the ring in Albuquerque to defend his WBA interim flyweight title, putting his undefeated record on the line at Kiva Auditorium on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-hammer-abraham-perez-set-to-defend-wba-interim-title-in-albuquerque-nov-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-hammer-abraham-perez-set-to-defend-wba-interim-title-in-albuquerque-nov-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM's Fa'avae and Brawley pick up Mountain West weekly honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; UNM football picked up a pair of Mountain West weekly honors Monday. Quarterback Toa Fa'avae was named Mountain West Freshman of the Week while UNM safety Austin Brawley was named Special Teams Player of the Week. Fa'avae threw for a career- high 249 yards and three touchdowns to help the Lobos [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unms-faavae-and-brawley-pick-up-mountain-west-weekly-honors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unms-faavae-and-brawley-pick-up-mountain-west-weekly-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 dead after wrong-way crash on I-40 near Gallup]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Four people are dead after a wrong-way crash near Gallup. New Mexico State Police said that Sunday evening, officers responded to a crash on I-40 after a vehicle going westbound crossed the median into oncoming eastbound traffic, hitting two other cars before catching on fire. Police said three passengers in another [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/4-dead-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-40-near-gallup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/4-dead-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-40-near-gallup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Globito Glow in the Village returns to Los Ranchos expanding opportunities for local vendors]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; More than 50 &ldquo;globitos&rdquo; took to the skies over Los Ranchos again this year as part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, bringing thousands of people to Fourth Street for an evening of balloons, shopping, and local businesses. The second annual Globito Glow in the Village is building on the success [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/globito-glow-in-the-village-returns-to-los-ranchos-expanding-opportunities-for-local-vendors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/globito-glow-in-the-village-returns-to-los-ranchos-expanding-opportunities-for-local-vendors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking held for housing project in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was in the metro on Monday for a groundbreaking of a new housing project along Route 66. Governor Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, and others held a groundbreaking ceremony for La Curva, a workforce housing development on Central Avenue near Old Town. La Curva will add [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/groundbreaking-held-for-housing-project-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/groundbreaking-held-for-housing-project-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrance County Deputy Fire Chief to keep job after pleading no-contest to battery charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Deputy Fire Chief of Torrance County is getting ready to spend the next year on probation. Back in March, Estancia police were called to the house of Hanna and Randy Sanchez, both with the county fire department, after claims that a man was yelling at their kids and waving around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/torrance-county-deputy-fire-chief-to-keep-job-after-pleading-no-contest-to-battery-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/torrance-county-deputy-fire-chief-to-keep-job-after-pleading-no-contest-to-battery-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta weather stays nice through the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch of relatively quiet and warm weather will continue across most of New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers and areas of evaporating rain will be possible in the mountains and western New Mexico, but most of the state will stay dry. Quiet and mild weather continues Monday across much of New Mexico. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-weather-stays-nice-through-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-weather-stays-nice-through-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word &ndash; whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Monday at 4 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gubernatorial candidates speak on plans to tackle affordability issues in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Calling it low-hanging fruit to give people the tax relief they need immediately, Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull is launching a proposal to phase out New Mexico's personal income tax over a four-year period. "I'm here to say that the people who earn the money deserve to keep more of it," said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gubernatorial-candidates-speak-on-plans-to-tackle-affordability-issues-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gubernatorial-candidates-speak-on-plans-to-tackle-affordability-issues-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque mother charged under Bennie's Law appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque mother was in court for the first time on Monday, after police said her teenage son accidentally shot his friend with her gun. Now charged under Bennie's Law, 41-year-old Leigh Cleveland told police she hosted several of her son's friends at her northeast Albuquerque home. According to court documents, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mother-charged-under-bennies-law-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-mother-charged-under-bennies-law-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of New Mexico scientist publishes study on climate and mass extinctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A University of New Mexico scientist is making connections between climate change and mass extinctions across millions of years of history. Paleobiologist Cori Myers was part of an international study on how the Earth transitioned between five major climate states, and how those align with five major mass extinction events over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-scientist-publishes-study-on-climate-and-mass-extinctions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-scientist-publishes-study-on-climate-and-mass-extinctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$9 lift tickets available at select ski resorts in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiers and snowboarders across New Mexico are in for a treat this season. You'll be able to get lift tickets for nine dollars at four ski resorts in the state, including Pajarito Mountain, Purgatory, Sipapu, and Sandia Peak Ski Area. These resorts are owned by Mountain Capital Partners, which is offering the same deal at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/9-lift-tickets-available-at-select-ski-resorts-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/9-lift-tickets-available-at-select-ski-resorts-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-flying helicopter will map groundwater aquifers in southwestern New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; For the next six months, residents of Catron, Do&ntilde;a Ana, Grant, Luna, Sierra, and Socorro Counties may notice a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This is part of a project by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources to map groundwater aquifers and subsurface geology in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/low-flying-helicopter-will-map-groundwater-aquifers-in-southwestern-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/low-flying-helicopter-will-map-groundwater-aquifers-in-southwestern-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Police search for stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Two men have been charged with aggravated battery in a stabbing that left another Roswell man with serious injuries. The 43-year-old victim was hospitalized and is currently recovering from his injuries, Roswell Police said. The stabbing took place on Sept. 22 in the 70 block of G Street. Investigators believe the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-police-search-for-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-police-search-for-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Police arrest second stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Two men have been charged with aggravated battery in a stabbing that left another Roswell man with serious injuries. The 43-year-old victim was hospitalized and is currently recovering from his injuries, Roswell Police said. The stabbing took place on Sept. 22 in the 70 block of G Street. Investigators believe the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-police-arrest-second-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-police-arrest-second-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 New Mexico State Fair surpasses 500,000 attendees]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Over 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, fair officials announced on Monday. Preliminary numbers show this year&rsquo;s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year with over 500,000 attendees. &ldquo;2026 was a banner year for the New Mexico State Fair, solidifying our status as one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-new-mexico-state-fair-surpasses-500000-attendees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-new-mexico-state-fair-surpasses-500000-attendees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe launches Mayor’s Mural Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia and the city's Arts &amp; Culture Department have announced the Mayor&rsquo;s Mural Initiative, a new effort to expand opportunities for artists, support mural-making and invite residents to help shape the stories represented in Santa Fe&rsquo;s public spaces. &ldquo;Art has a way of bringing people into [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-launches-mayors-mural-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-launches-mayors-mural-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNM expands wildfire safety tools with network of weather stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; PNM has expanded its wildfire safety tools by installing 66 weather stations across New Mexico. PNM said the stations provide near real&#8209;time weather data every five minutes, giving a clearer and more accurate picture of conditions that can increase wildfire danger. The stations measure temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-expands-wildfire-safety-tools-with-network-of-weather-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-expands-wildfire-safety-tools-with-network-of-weather-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews respond to multiple balloon incidents Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; On Day three of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta a couple of balloons needed assistance from Albuquerque Fire Rescue after rough landings. One balloon got caught on the scoreboard at Albuquerque High School Monday morning. AFR says crews utilized some creative problem-solving, a ladder and a few brooms to free the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-crews-respond-to-multiple-balloon-incidents-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-fire-rescue-crews-respond-to-multiple-balloon-incidents-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly calm and quiet conditions continue through the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some foggy conditions were present this morning across some eastern communities and areas in the northern mountains, but lifted quickly after sunrise. Temperatures remained seasonable for most as winds were calm to slightly breezy this morning. We are seeing warmer and calmer conditions present as we head into the afternoon with highs today climbing to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-calm-and-quiet-conditions-continue-through-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-calm-and-quiet-conditions-continue-through-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Day 3 of Balloon Fiesta brought sunshine and New Mexico pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Balloon Fiesta Day 3 was all smiles on Monday morning. It was New Mexico Day, and everyone showed their state pride with cheers and support for the local balloons scattered across the field. The sea of balloons enchanted the clear blue sky as the sun shined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-day-3-of-balloon-fiesta-brought-sunshine-and-new-mexico-pride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-day-3-of-balloon-fiesta-brought-sunshine-and-new-mexico-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe Police: 3 juveniles injured in ATV crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe Police Traffic Section Officers are investigating an ATV crash involving three juveniles, ranging in age from 11 to 16 years old. Around 5 p.m. Sunday, a patrol sergeant conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle they observed speeding on NM599.&nbsp; The driver reported they were driving to an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-3-juveniles-injured-in-atv-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-police-3-juveniles-injured-in-atv-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Possible drowning' investigation underway at Cochiti Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Cochiti Lake and Tetilla Peak recreation areas at the lake are closed to public access Monday until further notice. The closure is due to police and fire department activity in response to a possible drowning. The Cochiti swim beach and day use area, Cochiti boat ramp and day use area, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/possible-drowning-investigation-underway-at-cochiti-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/possible-drowning-investigation-underway-at-cochiti-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother charged, Name change, Calm and warmer, Police shooting, Balloon ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] ABQ woman charged under Bennie&rsquo;s Law after teen son accidentally shot friend - Police charged a woman under Bennie&rsquo;s Law after her 14-year-old son accidentally shot his friend in the shoulder last August. Several boys were inside the bathroom when one of them was holding a handgun. That [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-charged-name-change-calm-and-warmer-police-shooting-balloon-ride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mother-charged-name-change-calm-and-warmer-police-shooting-balloon-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an essential volunteer official helps keep score at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; It takes quite a few people to put together the biggest balloon festival on the globe. And for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, some of those people have been extremely loyal to the cause - including one essential volunteer official, who's been giving her time to the event for over 30 years. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-an-essential-volunteer-official-helps-keep-score-at-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-an-essential-volunteer-official-helps-keep-score-at-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Literary content creator Cody Vest tells us the story of his internet career; The Influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The first episode of season two of The Influencers welcomes the literary content creator Cody Vest to discuss his life filming viral book-focused videos. Host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan sits down with Vest to discuss how posting his stories about being a teacher evolved into reviewing books online for his audience of over 200,000 followers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/literary-content-creator-cody-vest-tells-us-the-story-of-his-internet-career-the-influencers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/literary-content-creator-cody-vest-tells-us-the-story-of-his-internet-career-the-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly dry air with warming &amp; calm trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is present in southeastern to northern areas with mostly clear skies, mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions, including around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some humid surface conditions have remained in southern, far eastern, &amp; northern areas as most are starting off around average. Northern areas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-dry-air-with-warming-amp-calm-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-dry-air-with-warming-amp-calm-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag at  Balloon Fiesta Day 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Monday is day three of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch. Conditions for flight are known as &lsquo;green flag,&rsquo; &lsquo;yellow flag,&rsquo; and &lsquo;red flag.&rsquo; If any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-balloon-fiesta-day-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-at-balloon-fiesta-day-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Monday is day three of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day's weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch. Conditions for flight are known as &lsquo;green flag,&rsquo; &lsquo;yellow flag,&rsquo; and &lsquo;red flag.&rsquo; If any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2026-balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico United clinches playoff spot with 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;New Mexico United is headed back to the postseason. United clinched a playoff berth Saturday night at The Lab, knocking off Phoenix Rising 2-1 in a late-season battle that came down to the final minutes. United wasted little time making its presence felt. Just five minutes into the match, Dennis sent a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-clinches-playoff-spot-with-2-1-win-over-phoenix-rising/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-clinches-playoff-spot-with-2-1-win-over-phoenix-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM fires on all cylinders in 61-7 win over UTEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Talk about a way to open conference play. The New Mexico Lobos put on a show Saturday, cruising past UTEP 61-7 in a dominant performance that saw UNM fire on all cylinders. The 54-point margin marked the Lobos' largest win in a Mountain West game since 2008, when UNM defeated San [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-fires-on-all-cylinders-in-61-7-win-over-utep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-fires-on-all-cylinders-in-61-7-win-over-utep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump doubles down changing New Mexico to 'New America']]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;President Donald Trump is continuing to double down on changing New Mexico to "New America." In a video released Saturday, the President is endorsing a Republican New Mexico congressional candidate. Trump called it a "beautiful change," though he added that the choice would ultimately be up to local voters rather than a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/president-trump-doubles-down-changing-new-mexico-to-new-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/president-trump-doubles-down-changing-new-mexico-to-new-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathew “Diamond Boy” Griego improves to 16-0, signs three-year deal with Zuffa Boxing]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Mathew &ldquo;Diamond Boy&rdquo; Griego continues to shine. Griego delivered another dominant performance at Primetime Promotions on Saturday night, dropping Wilner Soto in the second round to remain undefeated at 16-0. But the biggest news came after the fight. Griego announced that he has signed a three-year deal with Zuffa Boxing, giving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mathew-diamond-boy-griego-improves-to-16-0-signs-three-year-deal-with-zuffa-boxing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mathew-diamond-boy-griego-improves-to-16-0-signs-three-year-deal-with-zuffa-boxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 7 Metro High School Football Round up: Cleveland stays perfect, Bernalillo delivers 45-0 shutout in Saturday action]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;Saturday afternoon featured a battle of two undefeated teams as Cleveland and Sandia squared off in a highly anticipated high school football matchup. Cleveland wasted little time making its presence felt. Following the opening kickoff, the Storm struck on the very first play from scrimmage. Ajay Vigil took the handoff to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/week-7-metro-high-school-football-round-up-cleveland-stays-perfect-bernalillo-delivers-45-0-shutout-in-saturday-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/week-7-metro-high-school-football-round-up-cleveland-stays-perfect-bernalillo-delivers-45-0-shutout-in-saturday-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico state Democratic Party files ethics complaint over AI-generated images]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The state Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint, saying two Republican social media posts used images created with artificial intelligence. Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer and the Senate Republicans shared an image on Facebook last month showing House Speaker Javier Martinez wearing a Soviet Union pin, Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland with her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-democratic-party-files-ethics-complaint-over-ai-generated-images/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-democratic-party-files-ethics-complaint-over-ai-generated-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm and quiet start to the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another beautiful day across New Mexico with another Mass Ascension this morning for Balloon Fiesta. Westerly winds picked up slightly this afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Winds died down around sunset. Quiet weather will continue into the week. Light winds are expected most mornings, which should allow for green flags [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-and-quiet-start-to-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-and-quiet-start-to-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First weekend of Balloon Fiesta goes off without a hitch, gets green flag both days]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta went off without a hitch. With successful liftoffs the first two days, that's something Balloon Fiesta hasn't seen over the last two years, but this year the green flag was waved both days. "I used to live here when I was a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-weekend-of-balloon-fiesta-goes-off-without-a-hitch-gets-green-flag-both-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/first-weekend-of-balloon-fiesta-goes-off-without-a-hitch-gets-green-flag-both-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New Mexicans helping New Mexicans': Local businesses band together after Tomasita's fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After a tragic fire closed down a popular restaurant in the metro, local businesses are banding together to lend a helping hand. It was a heartbreaking sight as the fire left the popular Tomasita's restaurant off I-25 in Albuquerque charred and closed for business just days before the city's biggest tourist [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-helping-new-mexicans-local-businesses-band-together-after-tomasitas-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-helping-new-mexicans-local-businesses-band-together-after-tomasitas-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New Mexicans helping New Mexicans': Local businesses ban together after Tomasita's fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After a tragic fire closed down a popular restaurant in the metro, local businesses are banding together to lend a helping hand. It was a heartbreaking sight as the fire left the popular Tomasita's restaurant off I-25 in Albuquerque charred and closed for business just days before the city's biggest tourist [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-helping-new-mexicans-local-businesses-ban-together-after-tomasitas-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexicans-helping-new-mexicans-local-businesses-ban-together-after-tomasitas-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm conditions continue heading into the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been another beautiful day across New Mexico with another Mass Ascension this morning for Balloon Fiesta. Westerly winds have picked up slightly this afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Winds should die down around sunset. Quiet weather will continue into the week. Light winds are expected most mornings, which should allow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-conditions-continue-heading-into-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calm-conditions-continue-heading-into-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats, dogs and more gathered together in Albuquerque to be blessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Our furry friends need a little blessing every now and then, too. Saturday was the 3rd Annual Pet Blessing and Adoption Event hosted by "Hope in the Desert" Church. Guests gathered at Hope Plaza in Albuquerque with their cats, dogs and even horses to be blessed by the clergy. Others came to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cats-dogs-and-more-gathered-together-in-albuquerque-to-be-blessed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cats-dogs-and-more-gathered-together-in-albuquerque-to-be-blessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's top artists come together in Albuquerque for Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;200 of the nation's top artists were in Albuquerque this weekend for the 36th Annual Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival. Artists from all over the country were at the Sandia Resort and Casino selling contemporary and classical fine arts, jewelry and more. And while guests browsed the art they were able [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nations-top-artists-come-together-in-albuquerque-for-rio-grande-arts-and-crafts-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nations-top-artists-come-together-in-albuquerque-for-rio-grande-arts-and-crafts-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most experienced balloon pilot at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta reflects on his memories in the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; With more than four decades of flying, local balloon pilot Ray Bair is reflecting on his last Balloon Fiesta this year. Since the late 1970s, Bair has taken to the skies with his wife Carol, all starting at Balloon Fiesta Park. "I actually did my first solo at Fiesta," Bair said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/most-experienced-balloon-pilot-at-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta-reflects-on-his-memories-in-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/most-experienced-balloon-pilot-at-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta-reflects-on-his-memories-in-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple emergency crews respond to second balloon crash into power lines in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Multiple emergency personnel were called Sunday morning to rescue two people in a hot air balloon that crashed and struck another power line. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said at about 8:45 a.m., they were called to Barstow Street and Glendale Avenue Northeast for an incident involving a balloon that struck a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-emergency-crews-respond-to-second-balloon-crash-into-power-lines-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-emergency-crews-respond-to-second-balloon-crash-into-power-lines-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with governor candidates Hull &amp; Haaland: How would you fix CYFD?&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Gregg Hull (R) and Deb Haaland (D). This week&rsquo;s conversations focus on the state&rsquo;s troubled Children, Youth, &amp; Families Department.&nbsp; Following years of dysfunction and child deaths under CYFD supervision, Political Pulse asks the candidates how they would fix the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/conversations-with-governor-candidates-hull-amp-haaland-how-would-you-fix-cyfdnbsp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/conversations-with-governor-candidates-hull-amp-haaland-how-would-you-fix-cyfdnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Sunrise provides perfect backdrop for Balloon Fiesta Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;On Day 2 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the balloons hit the skies as sunrise illuminated them and provided the perfect background to the second mass ascension of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-sunrise-provides-perfect-backdrop-for-balloon-fiesta-day-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-sunrise-provides-perfect-backdrop-for-balloon-fiesta-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Albuquerque man creates film in 1991 showcasing history of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a longtime tradition for thousands of visitors, spanning decades. However, up until 1991, there wasn't a comprehensive history of the Fiesta until one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-man-creates-film-in-1991-showcasing-history-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-albuquerque-man-creates-film-in-1991-showcasing-history-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Balloon Fiesta Forecast: Seasonable with breezier winds ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning! Happy second day of Balloon Fiesta! A green flag was issued at Balloon Fiesta Park to signal the go ahead for another Mass Ascension. Winds toward the surface were changing between the east and north early this morning while fluctuating between 3-6 mph. Late this morning winds are expected to pick up around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sunday-balloon-fiesta-forecast-seasonable-with-breezier-winds-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/sunday-balloon-fiesta-forecast-seasonable-with-breezier-winds-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After nearly 60 years, Albuquerque Route 66 staple Kap&rsquo;s Coffee Shop &amp; Diner to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A long-time Albuquerque staple along Route 66 is getting ready to close its doors. Kap's Coffee Shop and Diner have served breakfast and lunch to generations of locals but soon that run will come to an end. For nearly 60 years, it's been the place where locals can get a hearty New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/after-nearly-60-years-albuquerque-route-66-staple-kaprsquos-coffee-shop-amp-diner-to-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/after-nearly-60-years-albuquerque-route-66-staple-kaprsquos-coffee-shop-amp-diner-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: Balloon pilot grabs keys during 1989's Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1989, and the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Festival is holding a competition with its balloon pilots to grab and win a set of car keys. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-balloon-pilot-grabs-keys-during-1989s-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta-competition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-balloon-pilot-grabs-keys-during-1989s-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag for 2nd day of 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Sunday, October 4, is day two of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It is a green flag day but winds are expected to pick up around 9 a.m. so balloons will be landing by 10 a.m. There will be a small box effect. Sunday is the Memorial Flight. For the nine-day [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-2nd-day-of-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-2nd-day-of-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Sunday, October 4, is day two of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For the nine-day event, pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower at 6 a.m. to discuss the weather and flying conditions. If any of the following scenarios occur, the day&rsquo;s events may be postponed or canceled: Event Lineup for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-2-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Albuquerque Mexican restaurant makes Yelp's 'Top 100 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;With this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicking off Saturday, there are a ton of local restaurants for visitors or locals to try while they are in town. One local restaurant in particular made Yelp's "Top 100 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp Elites." El Paisa Taquer&iacute;a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/popular-albuquerque-mexican-restaurant-makes-yelps-top-100-mexican-food-spots-in-the-us-and-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/popular-albuquerque-mexican-restaurant-makes-yelps-top-100-mexican-food-spots-in-the-us-and-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque emergency crews respond to balloon wrapped around power lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Multiple agencies were called to a report of a hot air balloon that had landed near power lines with the balloon wrapping itself around the lines Saturday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said two people were inside the balloon basket when they arrived. The basket was on the ground and stable [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-emergency-crews-respond-to-balloon-wrapped-around-power-lines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-emergency-crews-respond-to-balloon-wrapped-around-power-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque with New Mexico State Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;One person is dead Saturday after New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque. Police said the incident happened near Cochiti Road Southeast and California Street Southeast. State police said the officer involved in the shooting was not injured and the suspect is dead. There is no ongoing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-albuquerque-with-new-mexico-state-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-albuquerque-with-new-mexico-state-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMSP identifies suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;One person is dead Saturday after New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque. Police said the incident happened near Cochiti Road Southeast and California Street Southeast during a struggle following a chase. Police said the encounter began just after noon when the officer saw two men jaywalking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsp-identifies-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southeast-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsp-identifies-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southeast-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 60 near Socorro reopens to passenger vehicles, approved weighted trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced Saturday that Highway 60 just outside of Socorro has reopened to passenger vehicles and approved weighted trucks following ongoing repair work on the bridge. Heavy rain on Wednesday closed the highway due to structural damage to the bridge. As of Saturday, NMDOT officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/highway-60-near-socorro-reopens-to-passenger-vehicles-approved-weighted-trucks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/highway-60-near-socorro-reopens-to-passenger-vehicles-approved-weighted-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque woman charged under Bennie's Law after teen son accidentally shot friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Albuquerque police charged a woman under Bennie's Law after her 14-year-old son accidentally shot his friend in the shoulder last August, who police said was also 14 years old. Police said the shooting occurred on Aug. 22 at a home in the 2800 block of Manzano Street N.E., near Claremont Avenue N.E. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-charged-under-bennies-law-after-teen-son-accidentally-shot-friend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-charged-under-bennies-law-after-teen-son-accidentally-shot-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Gallery: Balloon Fiesta Day 1 Mass Ascension goes off without a hitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Day 1 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marked the first mass ascension of 2026. Balloons filled the skies and we were even graced with the presence of some very special shapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-balloon-fiesta-day-1-mass-ascension-goes-off-without-a-hitch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/photo-gallery-balloon-fiesta-day-1-mass-ascension-goes-off-without-a-hitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRQE Classics: What the 1989 Balloon Fiesta looked like from the air]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1989, marking the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Reporter Kathleen Ryan took to the skies during the Balloon Fiesta to learn what it takes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-what-the-1989-balloon-fiesta-looked-like-from-the-air/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/krqe-classics-what-the-1989-balloon-fiesta-looked-like-from-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Saturday: Calmer winds, drier conditions settle in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Saturday! Welcome to the weekend! This morning seasonable yet chilly low temperatures have settled in around the Land of Enchantment. Lows so far have fallen into the 30s in the northern mountains, 40s in western New Mexico and 40s and 50s in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Today's forecast is expected to have blue skies [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-saturday-calmer-winds-drier-conditions-settle-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-saturday-calmer-winds-drier-conditions-settle-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green flag for Day 1 of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Saturday, October 3, marks the launch of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Organizers said there are green flag conditions for Day 1 of the event meaning balloons will launch. There will not be a box effect on Saturday but the Cluster Balloon will take off. For the nine-day event, pilots gather [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-day-1-of-the-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/green-flag-for-day-1-of-the-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Saturday, October 3, marks the launch of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For the nine-day event, pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower at 6 a.m. to discuss the weather and flying conditions. If any of the following scenarios occur, the day&rsquo;s events may be postponed or canceled: Event Lineup for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-1-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-pilot-briefing-day-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Night Football: Week 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; &#127944; HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS &#127944; MATCHUP &#127942; FINAL &#9989; WINNER Albuquerque High vs. Farmington 41-31 Albuquerque High Rio Rancho vs. La Cueva 28-7 La Cueva Artesia vs. Chaparral 51-0 Artesia Roswell vs. Gadsden 49-14 Roswell Belen vs. Portales 34-27 Portales Valencia vs. Lovington 42-0 Lovington Bloomfield vs. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-7-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-7-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great weather expected for Balloon Fiesta opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Mostly quiet weather will stick around for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta, with dry, warm, and calm conditions continuing into next week. It should be a beautiful first Mass Ascension Saturday morning! Northerly drainage winds may briefly pick up before launch, but winds should remain light enough for balloons to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/great-weather-expected-for-balloon-fiesta-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/great-weather-expected-for-balloon-fiesta-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple roads damaged and facing repairs in Santa Fe County following heavy flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe County is dealing with the aftermath of this week's massive rainstorms, where flooding left several critical roads damaged. Multiple roads are closed, washed out, and damaged, making access a problem for some residents. But as public works crews repair and reopen damaged county-owned roads, it's a different [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-roads-damaged-and-facing-repairs-in-santa-fe-county-following-heavy-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/multiple-roads-damaged-and-facing-repairs-in-santa-fe-county-following-heavy-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque preps to prevent mosquitoes from nesting after heavy rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Normally, we start seeing mosquito season wind down around this time. But with heavy rain hitting the Metro this week, health officials fear the pests will linger for a while longer and possibly spread West Nile virus. After receiving record-breaking rain here in the Metro, crews are out treating pools of water [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-preps-to-prevent-mosquitoes-from-nesting-after-heavy-rains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-preps-to-prevent-mosquitoes-from-nesting-after-heavy-rains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democratic Party of New Mexico files ethics complaint over AI images]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The Democratic Party of New Mexico has filed an ethics complaint, saying two Republican social media posts used images created with artificial intelligence. Senate Republican leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) and the Senate Republicans shared an image on Facebook last month, showing House Speaker Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) wearing a Soviet Union pin, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/democratic-party-of-new-mexico-files-ethics-complaint-over-ai-images/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/democratic-party-of-new-mexico-files-ethics-complaint-over-ai-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California man sentenced for indecent exposure and voyeurism in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A California man caught peeping on underage girls in dressing rooms and exposing himself in Albuquerque will spend time in prison. Last year, Timothy Riha was caught on security video touching himself while watching a mother and her young daughter try on clothes at Coronado Mall. At a Target on Paseo, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/california-man-sentenced-for-indecent-exposure-and-voyeurism-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/california-man-sentenced-for-indecent-exposure-and-voyeurism-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in Doña Ana County neighborhood working to fix damage on their flooded road]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; For the last few days, Ignacio Martinez and his neighbors in the East Mesa community in Las Cruces have been living a nightmare, with the roads outside their houses left undrivable. "Our kids can't even walk to the bus stop; we have to try and take them. It's just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/residents-in-doa-ana-county-neighborhood-working-to-fix-damage-on-their-flooded-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/residents-in-doa-ana-county-neighborhood-working-to-fix-damage-on-their-flooded-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Albuquerque police arrest suspect after short chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;An Albuquerque police officer heard gunshots on east Central Ave., leading to a dramatic foot chase through a neighborhood near Wyoming. The suspect ran off along Vermont Street, leading police on a short chase until an officer caught up. The suspect stopped, and officers also used a taser. Officers quickly got handcuffs [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-albuquerque-police-arrest-suspect-after-short-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-albuquerque-police-arrest-suspect-after-short-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly dry, breezy weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good evening! Friday shaped up to be a relatively quiet day in New Mexico compared to the first half of the week. High temperatures today reached the 60s and 70s throughout New Mexico; however, cloud coverage has brought cooler temperatures to our eastern counties. At 4 pm, temperatures were roughly 5-15 degrees cooler than Thursday. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-dry-breezy-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mostly-dry-breezy-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Red and green': New Mexico fast food chain to rebrand with local flavor]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; If you have a favorite Taco Cabana order, don't worry, it's not going anywhere -- but you might notice a new name with some local flair coming soon. For more than 30 years, Taco Cabana has been a familiar sight around New Mexico. But now, it's getting a new name. "What [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/red-and-green-new-mexico-fast-food-chain-to-rebrand-with-local-flavor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/red-and-green-new-mexico-fast-food-chain-to-rebrand-with-local-flavor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Pueblo Cultural Center holding events alongside Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is holding a series of special dances and gatherings. The events started on Friday and go through October 11. Tickets cost $15. To buy tickets, click this link. Cultural Dance Schedule: October 12 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the IPCC will have a full day of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/indian-pueblo-cultural-center-holding-events-alongside-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/indian-pueblo-cultural-center-holding-events-alongside-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Cannabis Enforcement Bureau investigates illegal operations and unsafe products]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico's cannabis industry is facing increased oversight as a new state enforcement bureau investigates illegal operations, regulatory violations, and potentially unsafe products. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's Enforcement Bureau became fully operational in January 2026, following legislation authorizing its creation in 2025. Chief Vince Mares said the bureau [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-enforcement-bureau-investigates-illegal-operations-and-unsafe-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-cannabis-enforcement-bureau-investigates-illegal-operations-and-unsafe-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River levels increase across New Mexico following heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Heavy rain that swept through New Mexico helped surge the Rio Grande and other rivers statewide, but that increase is also bringing new challenges. There's a stark contrast to what we saw just months ago, with the dry riverbed. The Rio Grande is now full and flowing through Albuquerque. While welcoming [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/river-levels-increase-across-new-mexico-following-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/river-levels-increase-across-new-mexico-following-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to check out in town during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 26']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; It's New Mexico's biggest event of the year: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, attracting visitors from across the globe and bringing hundreds of balloon pilots together. And while you're in town, it's worth checking out what Albuquerque has to offer - between balloon sessions, of course. Here's an idea of where [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-to-check-out-in-town-during-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-to-check-out-in-town-during-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Take a Ride on Us' offers discount Ubers during Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties can get discounted Uber rides during the 2026 International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. The discount is active right now, and runs until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. It's part of the "Take a Ride on Us" program, which aims to provide safe transportation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/take-a-ride-on-us-offers-discount-ubers-during-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/take-a-ride-on-us-offers-discount-ubers-during-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG Torrez joins coalition suing Trump Administration's rollback of fuel economy standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez announced Friday he is joining a coalition suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with several other states, challenging its rule on corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. According to Department of Justice officials claim the final rule they are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ag-torrez-joins-coalition-suing-trump-administrations-rollback-of-fuel-economy-standards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/ag-torrez-joins-coalition-suing-trump-administrations-rollback-of-fuel-economy-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloons Aloft takes place at Albuquerque elementary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Hot air balloons ventured to Albuquerque Elementary Schools on Friday for Balloons Aloft. The event brings the balloons, pilots, and crews to students, staff, and their families, giving them a chance to interact before Balloon Fiesta kicks off on Saturday at Balloon Fiesta Park. The North Star Elementary School principal told [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloons-aloft-takes-place-at-albuquerque-elementary-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloons-aloft-takes-place-at-albuquerque-elementary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending drier Friday into the weekend for most of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! It was a seasonable morning as temperatures fell into the 30s, 40s, and 50s around the Land of Enchantment. Cloud coverage continued overnight and this morning for areas in eastern and southeastern New Mexico. Rain moved through Ruidoso earlier this morning with clouds keeping them cooler this afternoon. So far, the village has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trending-drier-friday-into-the-weekend-for-most-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trending-drier-friday-into-the-weekend-for-most-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint operation nets 237 arrests in southern New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A five-week-long operation led by the United States Marshals Service in southern New Mexico resulted in hundreds of arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs. The joint operation, named Operation Triple Beam-Prolific, brought together the Las Cruces Police Department and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to arrest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/joint-operation-nets-237-arrests-in-southern-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/joint-operation-nets-237-arrests-in-southern-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNM receives federal funding for grid improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; PNM has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $29.4 million in federal funding to improve the electric grid. PNM's project, Operational Resilience &amp; Balanced Intelligent Transmission (ORBIT), was selected to receive federal funding as part of a project totaling approximately $65.8 million. The project [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-receives-federal-funding-for-grid-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-receives-federal-funding-for-grid-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Keller signs ordinance banning crypto ATMs in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Mayor Tim Keller on Friday signed the City of Albuquerque&rsquo;s Virtual Currency Ordinance into law, banning physical cryptocurrency kiosks in the city. The ordinance prohibits virtual currency ATMs and cashier-facilitated virtual currency transactions within city limits. Sponsored by District 1 City Councilor Stephanie W. Telles and District 7 City Councilor Tammy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mayor-keller-signs-ordinance-banning-crypto-atms-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/mayor-keller-signs-ordinance-banning-crypto-atms-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volcano Vista High School educator named 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; &nbsp;The New Mexico Public Education Department announced Friday that Kristin Garletts, an English language arts and journalism teacher at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque Public Schools, was named the 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year.&nbsp; The honor was announced during a school assembly celebrating Garletts and the educators serving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volcano-vista-high-school-educator-named-2027-new-mexico-teacher-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volcano-vista-high-school-educator-named-2027-new-mexico-teacher-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 arrested, 1 injured following shooting in northwest Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; One person was taken into custody following a shooting in northwest Albuquerque Friday, Albuquerque Police said. Officers responded at 2:49 a.m. to a shooting in the area of Coors Boulevard and Iliff Road NW. While at the scene, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/1-arrested-1-injured-following-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/1-arrested-1-injured-following-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black and Yellow Report: Rough stretch, and United History]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;This edition of the Black and Yellow Report breaks down a difficult two-game stretch for New Mexico United, with the club dropping both matches. United fell 3-2 to Sacramento Republic FC before suffering a 1-0 loss to FC Tulsa. Despite the back-to-back losses, United remains in second place in the Western Conference [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-and-yellow-report-rough-stretch-and-united-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-and-yellow-report-rough-stretch-and-united-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fantasy form of flight': Balloon cluster to launch at 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A new type of balloon, or, to be more specific, a cluster of gas balloons, will take the field at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year. Think of it as similar to the cluster of balloons that lifted the house from the animated movie "Up." Except in this case, it's the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fantasy-form-of-flight-balloon-cluster-to-launch-at-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fantasy-form-of-flight-balloon-cluster-to-launch-at-2026-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta penalties, Annexation attempt, Calmer and mild, Albuquerque electric buses, Rio Grande Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] New Mexico attorney asks for $40B penalty against Meta in state case - The attorney for the State of New Mexico is calling for Facebook&rsquo;s parent company Meta to pay up to $40 billion, after a jury found they willfully deceived customers. Matt Nicholson, the attorney for Meta, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meta-penalties-annexation-attempt-calmer-and-mild-albuquerque-electric-buses-rio-grande-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meta-penalties-annexation-attempt-calmer-and-mild-albuquerque-electric-buses-rio-grande-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque shows off improvements to Balloon Fiesta Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Days away from Albuquerque's 54th International Balloon Fiesta. Hundreds of thousands of fiesta-goers may not see, but should definitely feel the effect of a lot of new additions the city's made to the park over the last year. Most of those changes are on the infrastructure side, with the city spending [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-shows-off-improvements-to-balloon-fiesta-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-shows-off-improvements-to-balloon-fiesta-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calmer weather with chilly starts and mild afternoons]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Sporadic rain showers are accompanied by gusty northeasterly winds in eastern to southern areas on the backside of our latest storm system. Some areas are still dealing with reduced visibility even though many areas are clearing out more out west. Humid surface conditions have greatly remained as most are starting off [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calmer-weather-with-chilly-starts-and-mild-afternoons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calmer-weather-with-chilly-starts-and-mild-afternoons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry and mild weather returns for the start of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a very active and wet stretch across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. Calmer conditions will settle in statewide this weekend, setting up for beautiful weather to start the first week of Balloon Fiesta. Strong northerly winds have been impacting eastern New Mexico Thursday as the storm system responsible for the recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-and-mild-weather-returns-for-the-start-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-and-mild-weather-returns-for-the-start-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernalillo County tackling cigarette litter with 'Breaking Butts' initiative at Coronado Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter found anywhere, but now Bernalillo County has found a way to turn this waste into something useful. Next time you go shopping at the Coronado Center in Albuquerque, you might want to look around for some new additions. Bernalillo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-tackling-cigarette-litter-with-breaking-butts-initiative-at-coronado-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bernalillo-county-tackling-cigarette-litter-with-breaking-butts-initiative-at-coronado-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down multiple lanes at Alameda and 2nd St. in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to a crash at Alameda and 2nd St. Details are limited, but all westbound lanes of Alameda and all southbound lanes of 2nd St. are closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crash-shuts-down-multiple-lanes-at-alameda-and-2nd-st-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crash-shuts-down-multiple-lanes-at-alameda-and-2nd-st-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers discuss adding counties from New Mexico in rare boundary change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal garnered attention in Texas after a pair of Republican state lawmakers in Lea County, NM filed a bill in February that would allow counties to vote on whether or not to secede from the Land of Enchantment and into the Lone Star State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-lawmakers-discuss-adding-counties-from-new-mexico-in-rare-boundary-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-lawmakers-discuss-adding-counties-from-new-mexico-in-rare-boundary-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier weather returning to New Mexico ahead of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a very active and wet stretch across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. Calmer conditions will settle in statewide this weekend, setting up for beautiful weather to start the first week of Balloon Fiesta. Strong northerly winds have been impacting eastern New Mexico Thursday as the storm system responsible for the recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returning-to-new-mexico-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returning-to-new-mexico-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man accused of driving drunk and killing 11-year-old to remain in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; An 18-year-old Albuquerque man accused of driving drunk and killing an 11-year-old boy will stay in jail for now. Thursday, a judge ruled Malachi Velasquez-McCormick too dangerous to be allowed back on the streets. Prosecutors says Malachi Velasquez-McCormick was drunk and high with passengers in his car,speeding on I-40 Saturday night, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-driving-drunk-and-killing-11-year-old-to-remain-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-driving-drunk-and-killing-11-year-old-to-remain-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABQ Ride’s electric buses remain parked due to difficulty getting parts to fix them]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Parked and waiting to be fixed. That's been the condition for months for ABQ Ride's five electric buses, which were supposed to help with the city's climate goals. The city said it's because they are having trouble getting the parts needed to fix them. "We're doing our best to get the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/abq-rides-electric-buses-remain-parked-due-to-difficulty-getting-parts-to-fix-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/abq-rides-electric-buses-remain-parked-due-to-difficulty-getting-parts-to-fix-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study shows New Mexico's most-bought Halloween candy is an old favorite]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; The Halloween season is here, and the great debate has begun yet again - what's the best candy? For New Mexico, the answer is pretty simple. A study by Instacart took a look at what last year's Halloween orders have to say about each state's candy habits. Some were weirder than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/study-shows-new-mexicos-most-bought-halloween-candy-is-an-old-favorite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/study-shows-new-mexicos-most-bought-halloween-candy-is-an-old-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque International Sunport nominated for art award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The Albuquerque International Sunport is asking for your help in getting some national recognition. The Sunport was recently nominated for "Best Airport for Art" in USA Today's Readers' Choice 2026 awards. The Sunport has done extensive work on improving the building through the "Dream of Flight" renovation. They say the airport [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-international-sunport-nominated-for-art-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-international-sunport-nominated-for-art-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State leaders introduce legislation that would regulate AI in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico leaders are proposing new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez and Representative Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) talked about a bill that would put state regulations on AI companies. Some of the regulations would be related to data centers, transparency, and data privacy. The legislation was made [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-leaders-introduce-legislation-that-would-regulate-ai-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-leaders-introduce-legislation-that-would-regulate-ai-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMSP releases video of officer-involved shooting in Mora County]]></title><description><![CDATA[MORA COUNTY, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Newly released video by New Mexico State Police shows what officers encountered during a police shooting in Mora County in August. Officers were called to a domestic violence incident involving people in a truck headed north on NM 518 near mile marker 29 in Mora County. According to NMSP, there were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsp-releases-video-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-mora-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsp-releases-video-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-mora-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to killing father]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque woman accused of killing her father was back in court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to murder. Albuquerque Police said 28-year-old Summer Coughran told officers she shot her father, 65-year-old Kirk Coughran, at their home near Paradise and Eagle Ranch in January. Summer Coughran claimed her father assaulted her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-father/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobos flag flies outside Las Cruces City Hall following Rio Grande Rivalry win]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A Lobos flag was raised outside Las Cruces City Hall, but make no mistake, it's there on purpose. The raising of the flag comes after The University of New Mexico Lobos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 42-18 during the Rio Grande Rivalry game on Saturday. Before the game, Albuquerque [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-flag-flies-outside-las-cruces-city-hall-following-rio-grande-rivalry-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lobos-flag-flies-outside-las-cruces-city-hall-following-rio-grande-rivalry-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA awards $16.7M grant to create new veterans cemetery in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A new veterans cemetery is coming to New Mexico thanks to a nearly $17 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs&rsquo; National Cemetery Administration. The money will establish the Carlsbad State Veterans Cemetery, which will serve more than 5,000 Veterans and their eligible family members of the Carlsbad region in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/va-awards-167m-grant-to-create-new-veterans-cemetery-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/va-awards-167m-grant-to-create-new-veterans-cemetery-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty winds, drier weather emerges for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After few days of record level moisture, flash flooding and severe storms calmer conditions are slated to arrive. The low-pressure system that contributed to the wet weather, earlier this week, is moving off toward the northeast today. A few spotty to isolated showers are possible across eastern New Mexico and areas of the central mountain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gusty-winds-drier-weather-emerges-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/gusty-winds-drier-weather-emerges-for-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.4M road project to take place on Santa Ana Pueblo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Construction is scheduled to begin Saturday on a $2.4 million improvement project at the intersection of NM 313 and Dove Road on the Santa Ana Pueblo. The Pueblo and the New Mexico Department of Transportation are partnering on the project. NMDOT said the work will widen portions of the roadway and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/24m-road-project-to-take-place-on-santa-ana-pueblo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/24m-road-project-to-take-place-on-santa-ana-pueblo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Someone died today': L.A. school shaken after senior falls to his death on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at a high school in Los Angeles died Wednesday after falling from the fourth story of a campus building following an altercation inside a classroom, leaving students, their families and school staff shaken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/someone-died-today-la-school-shaken-after-senior-falls-to-his-death-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/someone-died-today-la-school-shaken-after-senior-falls-to-his-death-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian with prejudice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the case against David Hearn with prejudice, writing in a 26-page order that the Olympic canoeist faced a &ldquo;unique possibility&rdquo; that the government would attempt to revive the case based on &ldquo;political pressure&rdquo; from President Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-dismisses-reflecting-pool-case-against-former-olympian-with-prejudice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/judge-dismisses-reflecting-pool-case-against-former-olympian-with-prejudice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Carrey recently married his 'sublime companion' Min Ah, rep says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrey and Ah went public with their relationship at the C&eacute;sar Awards in France earlier this year, where Carrey received the Honorary C&eacute;sar award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jim-carrey-recently-married-his-sublime-companion-min-ah-rep-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jim-carrey-recently-married-his-sublime-companion-min-ah-rep-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drive thrus are getting faster. This restaurant chain is fastest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for the fastest fast food experience? A new study may help you decide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drive-thrus-are-getting-faster-this-restaurant-chain-is-fastest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drive-thrus-are-getting-faster-this-restaurant-chain-is-fastest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Saban says NIL 'created an environment with no control, no guardrails']]></title><description><![CDATA["Now you've got transfers that are out of control. You've got salaries that are out of control," Saban said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nick-saban-says-nil-created-an-environment-with-no-control-no-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nick-saban-says-nil-created-an-environment-with-no-control-no-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Road 84 in Santa Fe County damaged by flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Santa Fe County Fire Department crews are currently assessing County Road 84 between Dry Creek Road and Lyly Michael Road following damage caused by recent flooding. A photo shared by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office showed a portion of the road collapsed and washed away. Drivers are asked [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/county-road-84-in-santa-fe-county-damaged-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/county-road-84-in-santa-fe-county-damaged-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Fe International Film Festival returns for 18th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFIFF) is returning for its 18th year, running October 14 - 19. SFIFF is an Academy Award Qualifying festival and this year's films feature a variety of films. "In Memoriam" directed by Rob Burnett and starring Mar Maron kicks off the festival on opening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-international-film-festival-returns-for-18th-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/santa-fe-international-film-festival-returns-for-18th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popejoy celebrates 60th birthday with discounted tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Popejoy Hall is celebrating its 60th birthday and the performing arts venue is offering discounted tickets to celebration the occasion. To celebrate its 60th birthday Popejoy is offering tickets for $19.66 for select shows throughout the 2026 - 2027 season. The discounted tickets are only available October 1, while supplies last. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/popejoy-celebrates-60th-birthday-with-discounted-tickets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/popejoy-celebrates-60th-birthday-with-discounted-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque offers affordable, family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; October is here, and that means Halloween awaits. The City of Albuquerque is offering some different ways to get festive for spooky season this year. &ldquo;We want families to have as many opportunities as possible to enjoy the holiday season safely and together,&rdquo; said Mayor Tim Keller. &ldquo;From community centers and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-offers-affordable-family-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-halloween/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-offers-affordable-family-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key dates for the 2026 New Mexico General Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the New Mexico General Election will take place. Multiple&nbsp;elected positions&nbsp;at the federal, state, and county levels will be on the ballot, including governor of New Mexico. Below is a list of important dates shared by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/key-dates-for-the-2026-new-mexico-general-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/key-dates-for-the-2026-new-mexico-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico court to rule on penalties Meta faces in privacy violation case]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The First Judicial District Court in New Mexico is set to make a ruling Thursday on the penalties Meta will face. This comes after a jury returned its verdict finding dozens of instances in which Facebook willfully deceived users with claims that the company protects user data and keeps harmful information [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-court-to-rule-on-penalties-meta-faces-in-privacy-violation-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-court-to-rule-on-penalties-meta-faces-in-privacy-violation-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico attorney asks for $40B penalty against Meta in state case]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The State of New Mexico is asking a judge for the biggest penalty ever awarded in a court case in the United States to punish Facebook for lying to New Mexicans. The attorney for the State of New Mexico is calling for Facebook's parent company Meta to pay up to $40 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-attorney-asks-for-40b-penalty-against-meta-in-state-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-attorney-asks-for-40b-penalty-against-meta-in-state-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico National Guard rescues 2 people from flooding in San Miguel County]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Members of the New Mexico National Guard swift-water rescue team rescued two people stranded atop a submerged pickup truck in Ojitos Fr&iacute;os Creek in San Miguel County Wednesday night. The two people who were driving a Ford F-150 became stranded on top of the vehicle in hazardous floodwaters near [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-rescues-2-people-from-flooding-in-san-miguel-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-rescues-2-people-from-flooding-in-san-miguel-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm aftermath, Governor race, Drier weather, Baldwin lawsuit, Pickleball courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Flood damage closes Highway 60 and leaves Magdalena residents facing long detours - Parts of the state are recovering after storms impacted the state. In Socorro County, a damaged bridge left many in Magdalena stranded. The mayor said the route is vital for many people, as it's the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storm-aftermath-governor-race-drier-weather-baldwin-lawsuit-pickleball-courts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storm-aftermath-governor-race-drier-weather-baldwin-lawsuit-pickleball-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque woman found guilty of 2024 murder, torture of man]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; A jury found an Albuquerque woman guilty of killing, torturing and beating a man in 2024. Virginia Nicasio was convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal killing of Antonio Taylor. According to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Nicasio was involved in a drug operation and believed Taylor had stolen something [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-found-guilty-of-2024-murder-torture-of-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-woman-found-guilty-of-2024-murder-torture-of-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pickleball courts open at Ventana Ranch Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New pickleball courts are open at Ventana Ranch Park in Albuquerque. The city celebrated the opening of eight new courts Wednesday evening, bringing the total to 20 courts at the park. Before the project, six of the parks 12 tennis courts were dual-striped for pickleball, which allowed up to 48 players [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-pickleball-courts-open-at-ventana-ranch-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-pickleball-courts-open-at-ventana-ranch-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms clearing out, gusty and mild weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Sporadic rain showers, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with a few snow showers, are accompanied by gusty northeasterly winds out east on the backside of our latest storm system. Some areas are also dealing with reduced visibility even though many areas are partially clearing out. Very [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-clearing-out-gusty-and-mild-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-clearing-out-gusty-and-mild-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier, quieter weather returning to New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a very active and wet stretch of weather over the last two weeks across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. That stretch of calmer weather will continue through the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta. The heaviest rain has wrapped up across New Mexico with only some light to moderate rain still falling [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-quieter-weather-returning-to-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-quieter-weather-returning-to-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico United suffer second consecutive loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico United suffered a second consecutive loss Wednesday night, losing on the road at FC Tulsa 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored in the 19th minute after Will Wilson sent a block goal attempt back at Kris Shakes. United fought to get back and came close on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-suffer-second-consecutive-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-united-suffer-second-consecutive-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico gubernatorial candidates share some of their top priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;As the race for governor continues, the two candidates, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull, are using these last few weeks to get their message out to voters. KRQE asked both candidates for a debate. Hull agreed, Haaland did not, but KRQE's Jessica Barron sat down with both candidates to ask [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gubernatorial-candidates-share-some-of-their-top-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-gubernatorial-candidates-share-some-of-their-top-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation underway after fire at Tomasita's Restaurant in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Tomasita's Restaurant on Pan American in Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said flames were coming from the northeast corner of the building. Crews were able to put the fire out in about 20 minutes. They said no one was injured. The restaurant said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/investigation-underway-after-fire-at-tomasitas-restaurant-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/investigation-underway-after-fire-at-tomasitas-restaurant-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Tomasita's Restaurant in Albuquerque ruled 'accidental']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A fire that broke out at Tomasita's Restaurant on Pan American in Albuquerque was determined to be accidental, Albuquerque Fire Rescue said. Fire crews responded to the restaurant on Wednesday, where flames were coming from the northeast corner of the building. Crews were able to put the fire out in about 20 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fire-at-tomasitas-restaurant-in-albuquerque-ruled-accidental/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fire-at-tomasitas-restaurant-in-albuquerque-ruled-accidental/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood damage closes Highway 60 and leaves Magdalena residents facing long detours]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Many parts of New Mexico are still reeling after Tuesday's storms that brought heavy rain and devastating flooding. While rain has slowed down, several roads are still closed, and standing water is sticking around. The rain created dangerous driving conditions across New Mexico, including Socorro County, where a damaged bridge [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-damage-closes-highway-60-and-leaves-magdalena-residents-facing-long-detours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flood-damage-closes-highway-60-and-leaves-magdalena-residents-facing-long-detours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayden Wilson started as a UNM Lobos linebacker before UTEP career]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;You could call him the one that got away. UTEP linebacker Jayden Wilson once wore the Cherry and Silver of the New Mexico Lobos. "We tried to keep Jayden Wilson here when we got hired," said UNM head coach Jason Eck. "You know, we were trying to get him, talk him into [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jayden-wilson-started-as-a-unm-lobos-linebacker-before-utep-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/jayden-wilson-started-as-a-unm-lobos-linebacker-before-utep-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities in Doña Ana County deal with the aftermath of heavy flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Around 3,500 New Mexicans, who were forced to flee their homes in Do&ntilde;a Ana County on Tuesday, are back home Wednesday, but there's a lot of work to be done to repair the damage from this week's storms. People in Garfield told KRQE News that the rain really started [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/communities-in-doa-ana-county-deal-with-the-aftermath-of-heavy-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/communities-in-doa-ana-county-deal-with-the-aftermath-of-heavy-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 APS schools participating in walk to school events]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A handful of Albuquerque Public Schools are celebrating National Walk to School Month. During October, a handful of schools will be holding events for National Walk to School Month, or Walktober. Throughout the month, students, staff, and community members at eight different schools will walk through neighborhoods to promote pedestrian safety and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/8-aps-schools-participating-in-walk-to-school-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/8-aps-schools-participating-in-walk-to-school-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM officially introduces 24th President Steve Goldstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Just a few months on the job as the state's top Lobo, New University of New Mexico President Dr. Steve Goldstein is now laying out his vision for thousands of students and their futures. The University of New Mexico officially introduced Dr. Goldstein as its 24th president Wednesday, marking the beginning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-officially-introduces-24th-president-steve-goldstein/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-officially-introduces-24th-president-steve-goldstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier weather returns for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a very active and wet stretch of weather over the last two weeks across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. That stretch of calmer weather will continue through the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta. The heaviest rain is wrapping up across New Mexico as the trough responsible for the active weather over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returns-for-the-first-weekend-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/drier-weather-returns-for-the-first-weekend-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio Rancho neighborhoods clean up after flooding caused damage to homes and roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The cleanup continues across much of New Mexico after soaking rainstorms. That includes Rio Rancho where people are shoveling mud and dealing with washed out roads. &ldquo;I was really frightened for my home. The inside of my home, it was immediately starting to flood, and I knew we had more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-neighborhoods-clean-up-after-flooding-caused-damage-to-homes-and-roads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rio-rancho-neighborhoods-clean-up-after-flooding-caused-damage-to-homes-and-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes shares sweet moment coaching son Bronze on the baseball field]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the football field to the baseball field, Patrick Mahomes' duties don't just end at Arrowhead Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/patrick-mahomes-shares-sweet-moment-coaching-son-bronze-on-the-baseball-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/patrick-mahomes-shares-sweet-moment-coaching-son-bronze-on-the-baseball-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Reid provides more details on LT Josh Simmons' back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Chiefs starting left tackle Josh Simmons has yet to see the field during the 2026 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/andy-reid-provides-more-details-on-lt-josh-simmons-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/andy-reid-provides-more-details-on-lt-josh-simmons-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate panel advances Trump surgeon general nominee]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general advanced through a key Senate committee on Wednesday, setting up a glide path to a floor vote and confirmation.The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Nicole Saphier along party lines, 12-11.&nbsp;But because this is the final week the Senate is in session [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/senate-panel-advances-trump-surgeon-general-nominee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/senate-panel-advances-trump-surgeon-general-nominee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72-year-old arrested in connection with hit-and-run death of child actor from 'All That']]></title><description><![CDATA[Underwood, a former child actress who appeared on Nickelodeon&rsquo;s &ldquo;All That,&rdquo; was killed on Jan. 16, 2026, after she was struck by two vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/72-year-old-arrested-in-connection-with-hit-and-run-death-of-child-actor-from-all-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/72-year-old-arrested-in-connection-with-hit-and-run-death-of-child-actor-from-all-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Baldwin lawsuit tied to 'Rust' prosecution hits legal snag]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's a major blow to actor Alec Baldwin's lawsuit against prosecutors, tied to the deadly 2021 Santa Fe film set shooting. Baldwin claims he was maliciously prosecuted when the state charged him with manslaughter. Now, a federal judge says the main player behind that prosecution is immune. While Judge Mary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alec-baldwin-lawsuit-tied-to-rust-prosecution-hits-legal-snag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/alec-baldwin-lawsuit-tied-to-rust-prosecution-hits-legal-snag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of New Mexico football game to raise money for cancer on Saturday, Oct. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The University of New Mexico's Comprehensive Cancer Center is teaming up with the Lobo football team this weekend to raise awareness about cancer. This Saturday, the Lobos host their "Lobos SACK Cancer"&nbsp;football game against UTP. The game raises awareness about all cancer types, and will stress the importance of routine screening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-football-game-to-raise-money-for-cancer-on-saturday-oct-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/university-of-new-mexico-football-game-to-raise-money-for-cancer-on-saturday-oct-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Star Gazing: Astronomical events to look out for in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; October is here in the Land of Enchantment with cooler temperatures and changing leaves. And if you're a fan of astronomy, there's a few events to watch out for this month. From meteor showers to the Hunter's Moon, here's what to mark on your calendar: Saturn at Opposition Meteor Showers The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-star-gazing-astronomical-events-to-look-out-for-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-star-gazing-astronomical-events-to-look-out-for-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCSO, other agencies investigating in-custody death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has launched a death investigation Wednesday after a person shot themselves, the agency said. At approximately 11:45 a.m., BCSO Civil Deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice at 441 Coors Blvd. NW when the individual being served shot themselves in the presence of deputies. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bcso-other-agencies-investigating-in-custody-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/bcso-other-agencies-investigating-in-custody-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas warns community to steer clear of Gallinas River area]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The City of Las Vegas and local public safety officials on Wednesday urged residents to use extreme caution following significant rainfall overnight. The water has caused the Gallinas River to rise rapidly with increased speed and debris. The river is currently running approximately three and a half feet higher than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-vegas-warns-community-to-steer-clear-of-gallinas-river-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/las-vegas-warns-community-to-steer-clear-of-gallinas-river-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josiah Ontiveros sentenced to life for 2025  Young Park shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) &mdash; Josiah Ontiveros, one of the four convicted shooters involved in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting, was sentenced to three life sentences on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Ontiveros, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder under a &ldquo;depraved mind&rdquo; by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/josiah-ontiveros-sentenced-to-life-for-2025-young-park-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/josiah-ontiveros-sentenced-to-life-for-2025-young-park-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of I-40 closed in Albuquerque as crews respond to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A crash Wednesday afternoon has closed the right lanes of I-40 eastbound at Carlisle in Albuquerque, according to NMRoads. An NMRoads camera shows crews responding to two vehicles involved in a crash. Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to find an alternate route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/part-of-i-40-closed-in-albuquerque-as-crews-respond-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/part-of-i-40-closed-in-albuquerque-as-crews-respond-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people taken to hospital after crash on I-40 in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A crash Wednesday afternoon closed the right lanes of I-40 eastbound at Carlisle in Albuquerque, according to NMRoads. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said a rollover crash left one person trapped inside a vehicle. Crews were able to get access to the person, who was in critical condition. Two people were taken to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-people-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-i-40-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-people-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-i-40-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNM issues safety tips ahead of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Balloon Fiesta is just days away and to prepare,PNM gave a balloon safety demonstration and went over their safety plans on Wednesday. PNM officials explained the danger that power lines can pose to balloons and how they plan to work with first responders if a hot air balloon does make contact [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-issues-safety-tips-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pnm-issues-safety-tips-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA: No drones allowed during Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Federal Bureau of Investigation &mdash; in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Albuquerque Police Department &mdash; issued a joint reminder on Wednesday about the rules forbidding drone use during the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The FAA has established a temporary flight restriction (TFR) during the event, which runs [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/faa-no-drones-allowed-during-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/faa-no-drones-allowed-during-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 drivers rescued from flooding in Doña Ana County]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Multiple water rescues have taken place in southern New Mexico as a result of flooding caused by heavy rainfall. On Wednesday morning, Do&ntilde;a Ana County Fire Rescue, the Las Cruces Fire Swift Water Rescue Team, and the National Guard rescued one person from a vehicle that became trapped in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-drivers-rescued-from-flooding-in-doa-ana-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/2-drivers-rescued-from-flooding-in-doa-ana-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We lose an hour of daylight (or more) in October: How short your days will get]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darker days are ahead as winter inches every closer. But just how short are days about to feel?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-lose-an-hour-of-daylight-or-more-in-october-how-short-your-days-will-get/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/we-lose-an-hour-of-daylight-or-more-in-october-how-short-your-days-will-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers and storms continue to bring flooding concerns ahead of drier conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drier air has been moving into the southern parts of the state this morning but showers and storms will continue to move through much of northern and central New Mexico through this evening. These showers and storms will continue to bring flooding concerns throughout the remainder of the day. Drier air will begin to move [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-and-storms-continue-to-bring-flooding-concerns-ahead-of-drier-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/showers-and-storms-continue-to-bring-flooding-concerns-ahead-of-drier-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two firefighters fall through collapsed floor at abandoned Albuquerque building]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;It was a close call for Albuquerque Fire Rescue Wednesday morning as, in the middle of putting out a fire at an abandoned property, two firefighters fell through the floor. They're expected to be okay. AFR was battling a fire at a home in northeast Albuquerque. They said the fire wasn't large, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-firefighters-fall-through-collapsed-floor-at-abandoned-albuquerque-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-firefighters-fall-through-collapsed-floor-at-abandoned-albuquerque-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two firefighters fall through collapsed floor at abandoned Albuqeurque building]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Two Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters fell through a collapsed floor while responding to a fire at an abandoned building Wednesday morning. AFR says crews were sent to 442 Alcazar St. to reports of a fire around 6 a.m. As crews were in the process of setting up their fire lines, the floor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-firefighters-fall-through-collapsed-floor-at-abandoned-albuqeurque-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/two-firefighters-fall-through-collapsed-floor-at-abandoned-albuqeurque-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch the balloons glide by during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta '26]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Balloon Fiesta is almost here. If you're looking to stay on the outskirts of Fiesta park while still getting a good view of the action, there's plenty of places to do so - and maybe grab a breakfast burrito, too. Here's some of the local spots opening their doors early for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/where-to-watch-the-balloons-glide-by-during-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/where-to-watch-the-balloons-glide-by-during-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell man who shot at police detective sentenced to federal prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROSWELL, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; A Roswell man who fired a handgun while fleeing police officers during a foot pursuit was sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a gun. On May 16, 2025, Roswell Police Department detectives conducting a crime suppression operation attempted to contact Daniel Garcia, 39, after seeing him walking in the road. When [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-man-who-shot-at-police-detective-sentenced-to-federal-prison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roswell-man-who-shot-at-police-detective-sentenced-to-federal-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paws and Stripes works support veterans mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, although the month is almost over, Paws and Stripes has made it their mission to support veterans and their mental health. Paws and Stripes offers a variety of services tailored to veterans and their families, all free of cost. A flagship program of the organization is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/paws-and-stripes-works-support-veterans-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/paws-and-stripes-works-support-veterans-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More storms, Rain Response, Storm damages, New apartments, Adventure Pitch Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] Lingering flooding and cool weather across New Mexico - Morning rain showers is widespread Wednesday. Scattered showers and some thunderstorms will spiral across the western region to the east with more high-elevation snow in northern areas.&nbsp;Rounds of storms will continue today but as this merging system of storms [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-storms-rain-response-storm-damages-new-apartments-adventure-pitch-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-storms-rain-response-storm-damages-new-apartments-adventure-pitch-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lingering flooding and cool weather across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Wet weather is widespread in northern areas especially. Morning rain showers &amp; thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are accompanied by many areas with reduced visibility, even in southern areas which are partially clearing out. Very humid conditions have remained as most are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lingering-flooding-and-cool-weather-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lingering-flooding-and-cool-weather-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon Fiesta showcases Albuquerque's unique microclimate; Beyond the Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of New Mexico's most recognizable events and draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world every year. At its inception in 1972 only 13 balloons participated, but now more than 500 balloons take to the sky every morning during the nine-day event. In this episode [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-showcases-albuquerques-unique-microclimate-beyond-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/balloon-fiesta-showcases-albuquerques-unique-microclimate-beyond-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities hit hard by flooding in Socorro County]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Storm damage in Soccoro County is expected to reach millions of dollars. Several homes and roads have been destroyed by floodwaters, and clean-up hasn't been easy. One community that was hit hard was Luis Lopez, which is home to many farmers south of the city of Socorro. A handful of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/communities-hit-hard-by-flooding-in-socorro-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/communities-hit-hard-by-flooding-in-socorro-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting period on gun purchases in New Mexico suffers legal defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico's seven-day waiting period for gun purchases has suffered a major defeat in court, but the legal fight is not over. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez have now filed an appeal, challenging a federal judge's ruling making the law unenforceable. The law has been tied up [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/waiting-period-on-gun-purchases-in-new-mexico-suffers-legal-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/waiting-period-on-gun-purchases-in-new-mexico-suffers-legal-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Remnants from Hurricane Polo hit the entire state of New Mexico hard on Tuesday. The rain has held steady all day in New Mexico, including here in Albuquerque. After last week and this week's flooding, it has many concerned what will happen overnight. All day and into the night, the rain didn't [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/remnants-of-hurricane-polo-impacting-multiple-areas-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/remnants-of-hurricane-polo-impacting-multiple-areas-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding threats continue for parts of New Mexico overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widespread rain and storms been in place across the majority of New Mexico today. Heavier rounds of rain and thunderstorms developed this afternoon and continue through the overnight hours. Widespread 1-2&Prime; of additional rain will be possible, with localized totals over 3&Prime;. The biggest concern is that this rain is falling on already saturated grounds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-threats-continue-for-parts-of-new-mexico-overnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-threats-continue-for-parts-of-new-mexico-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico? It happens more than you think. In fact, in three out of every five years, the leftovers of a system hit New Mexico. The first recorded one dates back to 1911. The remnants of Hurricane Dolly hit New Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-often-do-remnants-of-hurricanes-or-tropical-storms-hit-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/how-often-do-remnants-of-hurricanes-or-tropical-storms-hit-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash kills woman in Sandoval County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Heavy rain contributed to a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon. New Mexico State Police responded to US 550 near Rio Rancho just before 3 p.m., following reports of a crash between a semi-truck and an SUV. The semi lost control and crossed lanes into oncoming traffic, hitting and killing the driver of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crash-kills-woman-in-sandoval-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/crash-kills-woman-in-sandoval-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otero County community put under boil water advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; E.coli found in the drinking water in an Otero County community has led officials to issue a boil water advisory. Customers of the Waterfall Community Water Users Association near Cloudcroft are asked to boil any and all tap water for at least one minute before consuming it. Higher levels of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/otero-county-community-put-under-boil-water-advisory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/otero-county-community-put-under-boil-water-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Bad actor talks with New Mexico inmates about how they can turn around their lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After an arrest for grand theft auto in the 1990s, much of Luis Moncada's early adult life was spent in gangs and in prison, doing seven years across three stints. "It ruined my life, the system, and I don't want to insult anybody or say anything to the government. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-actor-talks-with-new-mexico-inmates-about-how-they-can-turn-around-their-lives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-actor-talks-with-new-mexico-inmates-about-how-they-can-turn-around-their-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting is a family affair with John Dodson; Van Tate's Sports Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; This week, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate sits down with Mixed Martial Artist John Dodson ahead of his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Bantamweight title fight in October. Dodson catches us up on his wife Chelsea Dodson's Power Slap contract, his work as a stuntman, what he would be doing if he [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fighting-is-a-family-affair-with-john-dodson-van-tates-sports-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fighting-is-a-family-affair-with-john-dodson-van-tates-sports-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socorro County officials work to keep community safe after back-to-back storm damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Socorro County is getting hit hard by a storm moving through the area, issuing an emergency declaration to request funding from the state while emergency personnel work to keep the community safe. After receiving 3-4 feet of rain over the weekend and 3 and a half to 4 inches expected Tuesday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-county-officials-work-to-keep-community-safe-after-back-to-back-storm-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-county-officials-work-to-keep-community-safe-after-back-to-back-storm-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque braces for continued heavy rain as crews work to keep roads clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;With consistent rain hitting the Metro Tuesday, the City of Albuquerque has had crews working throughout the day to clean up roads where flooding poses a risk to drivers. Fred Montoya, Operation and Maintenance Superintendent with the city's Municipal Development Department, said this type of flooding can cause drivers to lose control [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-braces-for-continued-heavy-rain-as-crews-work-to-keep-roads-clear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-braces-for-continued-heavy-rain-as-crews-work-to-keep-roads-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boo at the Zoo tickets now on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Tickets are now on sale for this year's Boo at the Zoo at the ABQ BioPark. Families are invited to dress in spooky costumes and head to the zoo for trick-or-treating. Along with trick-or-treating, guests can participate in fun educational activities and Halloween games. Guests will also be able to take [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/boo-at-the-zoo-tickets-now-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/boo-at-the-zoo-tickets-now-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread rain and storms continue to bring flooding threats to New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widespread rain has been in place across the majority of New Mexico today. Heavier rounds of rain and thunderstorms have been developing this afternoon and continue through Tuesday night as the upper-level storm continues to move closer and the remnants of Polo cross the state. Widespread 1-2&Prime; of rain will be possible, with localized totals [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-rain-and-storms-continue-to-bring-flooding-threats-to-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-rain-and-storms-continue-to-bring-flooding-threats-to-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadrunner Quantum Lab celebrates grand opening in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The infrastructure for quantum computing continues to grow here in New Mexico. The latest quantum space to call the Duke City home is Roadrunner Quantum Lab. The new facility gives quantum start-ups access to state-of-the-art equipment to develop and test their ideas, all in hopes of creating something people can benefit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roadrunner-quantum-lab-celebrates-grand-opening-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/roadrunner-quantum-lab-celebrates-grand-opening-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable senior housing apartment complex opens in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Housing New Mexico celebrated the opening of a new Albuquerque apartment complex on Tuesday. Somos Apartments near Central and Alcazar offer 70 affordable housing units for seniors in the area. Millions in funding have already been put aside to help fund the four-story mixed-use development, including $1.6 million in low-income housing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/affordable-senior-housing-apartment-complex-opens-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/affordable-senior-housing-apartment-complex-opens-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWS: Flash flood emergency issued in Do&ntilde;a Ana County 'for the imminent failure' of dam]]></title><description><![CDATA[DO&Ntilde;A ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood emergency warning for Do&ntilde;a Ana County on Tuesday afternoon due to the "imminent failure" of the McLeod Dam. Residents of Salem and Garfield are asked to evacuate at this time. Shelter can be found at&nbsp;Radium Springs Community Resource Center on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nws-flash-flood-emergency-issued-in-dontildea-ana-county-for-the-imminent-failure-of-dam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nws-flash-flood-emergency-issued-in-dontildea-ana-county-for-the-imminent-failure-of-dam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS schools prepare to welcome hot air balloons ahead of fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; This Friday, hot air balloons will make a special appearance at Albuquerque Public Schools elementary schools as part of the Balloons Aloft event. Students and families will have a chance to get up close to balloons, pilots, and crews in the event that marks the official start of Balloon Fiesta. Pilots, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-schools-prepare-to-welcome-hot-air-balloons-ahead-of-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/aps-schools-prepare-to-welcome-hot-air-balloons-ahead-of-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All lanes of I-25 north near Hatch reopen following flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; All lanes of I-25 northbound at milepost 44 near Hatch in southern New Mexico are back open Tuesday afternoon, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The highway was impassable due to due to heavy rain and flooding. Traffic was rerouted at milepost 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/all-lanes-of-i-25-north-near-hatch-reopen-following-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/all-lanes-of-i-25-north-near-hatch-reopen-following-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All lanes of I-25 north near Hatch closed due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; All lanes of I-25 northbound at milepost 44 near Hatch in southern New Mexico are closed Tuesday due to water and debris on the road, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The highway is impassable due to due to heavy rain and flooding. Traffic is being rerouted at milepost [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/all-lanes-of-i-25-north-near-hatch-closed-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/all-lanes-of-i-25-north-near-hatch-closed-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Balloonists' film to premiere during Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A film about a historic around-the-world balloon flight will make its U.S. premiere at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, during the opening day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This Saturday at 1 p.m., museum guests will have an opportunity to watch "The Balloonists", which tells the story of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-balloonists-film-to-premiere-during-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-balloonists-film-to-premiere-during-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Ruidoso Upper Canyon residents under set/voluntary evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Some residents in Ruidoso are under a set/voluntary evacuation until Wednesday at noon. Residents in the Upper Canyon beyond Main and Fox Road are included in the set/voluntary evacuation status. Heavy rain in the forecast has increased the chance for landslides in the area. Shelter is available for anyone who needs [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/some-ruidoso-upper-canyon-residents-under-setvoluntary-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/some-ruidoso-upper-canyon-residents-under-setvoluntary-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque couple that severely abused 4-year-old sentenced to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque couple who severely abused a 4-year-old child was sentenced to prison on Monday, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced on Tuesday. The abuse took place between November 2024 and February 2025 and was committed by Chance and Felicia Martinez. Investigators learned that the victim was covered in bruises [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-couple-that-severely-abused-4-year-old-sentenced-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-couple-that-severely-abused-4-year-old-sentenced-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kap's Diner on Central to close their doors after nearly sixty years of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; A longtime local diner is closing down after this year's Balloon Fiesta wraps up. Kap's Coffee Shop &amp; Diner's last day of business is slated for Sunday, Oct. 11. "We are so thankful for this community and we appreciate your business more than you know. Small business has never been easy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kaps-diner-on-central-to-close-their-doors-after-nearly-sixty-years-of-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kaps-diner-on-central-to-close-their-doors-after-nearly-sixty-years-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rounds of storms across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Widespread showers with thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are moving through many areas with reduced visibility. Very humid conditions have returned as most have started off around or at least a couple of degrees milder than average. Northern areas were mostly ranging [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rounds-of-storms-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rounds-of-storms-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toys for Tots gears up for 2026 holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Toys for Tots is beginning their work to ensure that no child goes without a toy this holiday season. Toys for Tots kicks off its 2026 season on October 1. Community members will start seeing Toys for Tots boxes throughout the community to help collect toys. Box locations will be posted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toys-for-tots-gears-up-for-2026-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toys-for-tots-gears-up-for-2026-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free mobile food pantry available through end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has partnered with Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Roadrunner Food Bank to put together a monthly mobile food pantry. The free community resource will be available on October 16, November 20, and December 18, each from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Membership is not required and is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-mobile-food-pantry-available-through-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-mobile-food-pantry-available-through-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman who killed her baby in New Mexico sentenced to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRANT COUNTY, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; A mother who admitted to killing her baby in New Mexico and pled guilty to murder has been sentenced to prison. On Monday,&nbsp;Madeline Daly&nbsp;was sentenced to the maximum penalty in New Mexico of 30 years' imprisonment for first-degree murder.&nbsp; In December 2025, Grants County deputies said Daly was on the run [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-who-killed-her-baby-in-new-mexico-sentenced-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-who-killed-her-baby-in-new-mexico-sentenced-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trash pickup paused for Bernalillo County residents as weather closes local landfill]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Curbside trash pickup for Bernalillo County residents has been paused Tuesday morning, as the local landfill has closed amid widespread showers. "Bernalillo County has been notified by Waste Management that the landfill utilized by WM is currently closed due to severe weather conditions. As a result, residential curbside trash collection [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trash-pickup-paused-for-bernalillo-county-residents-as-weather-closes-local-landfill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trash-pickup-paused-for-bernalillo-county-residents-as-weather-closes-local-landfill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico National Guard deploys across the state to prepare for possible flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico National Guard has stationed equipment and personnel across the state in preparation for possible flooding that could take place due to heavy rain. Seven New Mexico National Guard task forces are positioned at strategic locations across the state. The National Guard has deployed high-water-capable military vehicles and personnel [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-deploys-across-the-state-to-prepare-for-possible-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-national-guard-deploys-across-the-state-to-prepare-for-possible-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socorro Consolidated Schools cancels school on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Socorro Consolidated Schools has made the decision to cancel school on Tuesday, September 29, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Any students who have already arrived or are in transit on buses will be returned home safely or held safely at school until parent pickup can be arranged, the school [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-consolidated-schools-cancels-school-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/socorro-consolidated-schools-cancels-school-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread flooding, Robinson Park, Crash victim, Recycling collection, White Sands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico - By early Tuesday morning, widespread rain is expected across much of New Mexico. Another, potentially heavier, round of rain and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon and continue through Tuesday night as the upper-level storm moves closer and the remnants [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-flooding-robinson-park-crash-victim-recycling-collection-white-sands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-flooding-robinson-park-crash-victim-recycling-collection-white-sands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volcanoes Day Use Area: A hike around 3 ancient volcanoes rising from the west mesa; Enchanted Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud explores the Volcanoes Day Use Area on Albuquerque&rsquo;s West Mesa. The hike takes you through a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, with several cinder cone volcanoes rising above the surrounding desert. Along the way, hikers get wide-open views of Albuquerque, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Sandia [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volcanoes-day-use-area-a-hike-around-3-ancient-volcanoes-rising-from-the-west-mesa-enchanted-trails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/volcanoes-day-use-area-a-hike-around-3-ancient-volcanoes-rising-from-the-west-mesa-enchanted-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sands hosts programs for National Fossil Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; White Sands National Park is giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice age. Park officials are celebrating National Fossil Day throughout October. To get the community involved, a series of special programs will be available from October 2 - 28. Those programs introduce visitors to preserved footsteps of prehistoric [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-sands-hosts-programs-for-national-fossil-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/white-sands-hosts-programs-for-national-fossil-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[TULAROSA, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The 1945 Trinity nuclear test was conducted in south-central New Mexico, but advocates argue its effects lingered long after the bomb detonated. For decades, residents in communities surrounding the test site have pushed the federal government to recognize the health impacts New Mexicans endured in the years that followed. Tina Cordova, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trinity-downwinders-the-fight-that-took-80-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trinity-downwinders-the-fight-that-took-80-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Widespread morning rain with thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are accompanied by many areas with reduced visibility. Very humid conditions have returned as most are starting off around or at least a couple of degrees milder than average. Northern areas are mostly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-storms-and-cooler-weather-around-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/widespread-storms-and-cooler-weather-around-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain moves in as Polo’s remnants cross New Mexico on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another significant stretch of wet weather is underway across New Mexico. Widespread heavy rain will move into much of the state by Tuesday as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico. Flash flooding is likely in parts of the state through Wednesday. A surge of monsoon and tropical moisture is moving into New Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-moves-in-as-polos-remnants-cross-new-mexico-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-moves-in-as-polos-remnants-cross-new-mexico-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fa’avae earns Mountain West Freshman of the Week as Lobos turn attention to UTEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Chile roaster remains in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State 42-18 in Las Cruces on Saturday, giving UNM its third consecutive victory in the Rio Grande Rivalry. The Lobos received more good news Monday, as quarterback Toa Fa&rsquo;avae was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/faavae-earns-mountain-west-freshman-of-the-week-as-lobos-turn-attention-to-utep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/faavae-earns-mountain-west-freshman-of-the-week-as-lobos-turn-attention-to-utep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque closes Robinson Park for hours during day, driving out the homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;In a bizarre move, the City of Albuquerque is closing a popular downtown park for hours out of the day, and it's giving police the opportunity to drive out the homeless. But the city insists that's not the reason behind the change. It's home to a popular Saturday growers market full of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-closes-robinson-park-for-hours-during-day-driving-out-the-homeless/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-closes-robinson-park-for-hours-during-day-driving-out-the-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, friends hold vigil for 11-year-old Albuquerque crash victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; Family and friends gathered Monday night to pay tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed in a crash in Albuquerque over the weekend. During a candlelight vigil at La Palomita Park Monday night, family and friends identified the boy as Braxton Ahasteen, who played youth football for the Sandia Matadors. "He was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-friends-hold-vigil-for-11-year-old-albuquerque-crash-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/family-friends-hold-vigil-for-11-year-old-albuquerque-crash-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of abuse, neglect of New Mexico disabled woman sentenced to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIO RANCHO, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;One of the women arrested for the deadly abuse and neglect of a woman she was supposed to be caring for has learned her fate. On Monday, Angelita Chacon was sentenced to prison for the death of a woman with developmental disabilities. "Injuries were gruesome. It really was almost amounted to torture," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-accused-of-abuse-neglect-of-new-mexico-disabled-woman-sentenced-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/woman-accused-of-abuse-neglect-of-new-mexico-disabled-woman-sentenced-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, flash flooding likely as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another significant stretch of wet weather is underway across New Mexico. Widespread heavy rain will move into much of the state by Tuesday as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico. Flash flooding is likely in parts of the state through Wednesday. A surge of monsoon and tropical moisture is moving across the state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-flash-flooding-likely-as-the-remnants-of-polo-move-into-new-mexico-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-flash-flooding-likely-as-the-remnants-of-polo-move-into-new-mexico-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque tests recycling pilot program]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; In an effort to make the metro cleaner and greener, the City of Albuquerque is launching a new pilot program that could change the way the city collects residential recycling. There are a couple of ways people can recycle in the city of Albuquerque: take it to one of the nine [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-tests-recycling-pilot-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-tests-recycling-pilot-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: BCSO deputies arrest man accused of 7th DWI]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Newly obtained body camera video shows the arrest of a drunk driving suspect after he slammed his car into a pole. Bernalillo County deputies arrested Donovan Yazzie in August. Yazzie already had DWI convictions on his record prior to his latest arrest. Deputies caught up with Yazzie after a white [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-bcso-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-7th-dwi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/video-bcso-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-7th-dwi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials prepare for upcoming storms, flooding in Mora County and Clovis]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Multiple areas around New Mexico saw record flooding last week, and with another storm around the corner, multiple regions are preparing to be better prepared this week. There were multiple rescues in Mora County, and due to the recent flash flooding, the county issued an emergency declaration. According to KRQE's meteorologists, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-prepare-for-upcoming-storms-flooding-in-mora-county-and-clovis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-prepare-for-upcoming-storms-flooding-in-mora-county-and-clovis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word &ndash; whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Monday at 4 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spirit-stick-2026-week-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting mother's boyfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; An Albuquerque man accused of killing his mother's boyfriend pleaded guilty in court Monday. Paul Otero pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 24.5 years in prison. APD officers were called to a home on the 3400 block of Alpha Ave. NW. in December 2024 after reports of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-pleads-guilty-to-shooting-mothers-boyfriend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-pleads-guilty-to-shooting-mothers-boyfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delinquent property tax auctions set for Sandoval, Mora Counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold live delinquent property tax auctions in Sandoval and Mora Counties in late September and October. The auctions are intended to collect delinquent property taxes when taxes have been delinquent for at least three years. Following the auction, the state collects all taxes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/delinquent-property-tax-auctions-set-for-sandoval-mora-counties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/delinquent-property-tax-auctions-set-for-sandoval-mora-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Mules feeding the firefighters battling Yosemite's Dome Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of mules traveled from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to provide food and supplies to firefighters battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-mules-feeding-the-firefighters-battling-yosemites-dome-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meet-the-mules-feeding-the-firefighters-battling-yosemites-dome-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds OK $330K for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-ok-330k-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-ok-330k-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds OK $330,000 for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-ok-330000-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/feds-ok-330000-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmington man accused of sexually abusing two children]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A Farmington man has been federally charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two minor victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico announced Monday. On Sept. 19, 2026, and on previous occasions, Raleigh Jackson, 34, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, engaged in sex [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/farmington-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-two-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/farmington-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-two-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque repeat child sex offender sentenced to prison ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; An Albuquerque man, with a child rape conviction already on his record,&nbsp;is headed back to prison. Joseph Lacour-Benavidez pleaded guilty to four counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, three counts of child abuse, and two counts of criminal sexual communication with a child. He was sentenced last week to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-repeat-child-sex-offender-sentenced-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-repeat-child-sex-offender-sentenced-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department holds 'Doghouse Drive']]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; As the cold starts to settle in, the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is asking for your help in keeping some canines cozy. The department is collecting new or gently-used, medium to large doghouses during its "Doghouse Drive." They're also accepting custom-built doghouses. Donations can be dropped off at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-animal-welfare-department-holds-doghouse-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-animal-welfare-department-holds-doghouse-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['La Llorona' to take stage at National Hispanic Cultural Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's a retelling of a famous Mexican cultural legend in the form of ballet and with a personal twist. "La Llorona" by Ballet 5:8 takes the stage at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque on Oct. 18. While the ballet will follow the classic ghost story, it aims to focus [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-llorona-to-take-stage-at-national-hispanic-cultural-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/la-llorona-to-take-stage-at-national-hispanic-cultural-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Supreme Court exceeds performance measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Supreme Court achieved success this year, clearing more cases than it had coming into the court this fiscal year. Known as the disposition rate, the measurement is used across the country to quantify a courts efficiency. Another measure is the days taken to complete a case, with that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-exceeds-performance-measures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-supreme-court-exceeds-performance-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Bernalillo breaks ground on new fire station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; The Town of Bernalillo on Monday broke ground on its newest fire station. One of the biggest advocates behind the project is Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham who helped secure funding and was at Monday's event. The governor spoke about the need to provide for the state's firefighters, who are constantly put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/town-of-bernalillo-breaks-ground-on-new-fire-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/town-of-bernalillo-breaks-ground-on-new-fire-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico State Library collection now digitally available to residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; New Mexicans can now access almost 1,000 digital books for free. The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is opening access to the state library's collection of audio and eBooks via Hoopla. Residents can get a digital library card on the state library website, and then make a Hoopla account to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-library-collection-now-digitally-available-to-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-state-library-collection-now-digitally-available-to-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monsoon moisture brings flooding threats to New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers began to develop across the northwest corner of the region overnight. These showers and storms will continue to move into the region, becoming more scattered to widespread throughout the rest of the day. Large amounts of moisture will stream into the region through the first half of the week. This will really heighten the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/monsoon-moisture-brings-flooding-threats-to-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/monsoon-moisture-brings-flooding-threats-to-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Stewart announces farewell tour after heart procedure: 'I'm not retiring']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rod Stewart canceled a few shows earlier this year because of health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rod-stewart-announces-farewell-tour-after-heart-procedure-im-not-retiring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/rod-stewart-announces-farewell-tour-after-heart-procedure-im-not-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to announce massive steel plant in Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to announce Monday that a Minnesota company plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-to-announce-massive-steel-plant-in-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-to-announce-massive-steel-plant-in-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces massive steel plant in Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to announce Monday that a Minnesota company plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-announces-massive-steel-plant-in-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-announces-massive-steel-plant-in-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI deputy director announces he's leaving]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey said Monday he is departing the bureau roughly a year after joining the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fbi-deputy-director-announces-hes-leaving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/fbi-deputy-director-announces-hes-leaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DA reopens case accusing 7 men of rape at Cornell University]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anonymous student filed a lawsuit regarding the 2024 incident earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/da-reopens-case-accusing-7-men-of-rape-at-cornell-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/da-reopens-case-accusing-7-men-of-rape-at-cornell-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portales Police search for suspect in Pizza Hut robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; The Portales Police Department is searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at Pizza Hut that took place on the night of September 27th. Police said officers were dispatched to the Pizza Hut around 9 p.m. to reports of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Employees said a man [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/portales-police-search-for-suspect-in-pizza-hut-robbery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/portales-police-search-for-suspect-in-pizza-hut-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List: Some big events happening in New Mexico this October]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Fall is officially underway. With it comes harvest festivals, Halloween celebrations, and more. If you're fleshing out your schedule for October, you have plenty of options here in New Mexico. Scroll to find what&rsquo;s waiting for the Land of Enchantment next month. Northern Navajo Fair (Oct. 1 to 4) Fair season [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/list-some-big-events-happening-in-new-mexico-this-october/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/list-some-big-events-happening-in-new-mexico-this-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State fire restrictions lifted as recent rains reduce wildfire threat in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; The New Mexico State Forester announced Monday that statewide fire restrictions are now lifted. &ldquo;Late season precipitation has helped to alleviate wildfire spread,&rdquo; said State Forester Laura McCarthy. &ldquo;While fire restrictions are lifting, the public should continue to be vigilant about preventing human-caused wildfires, especially when conducting fall agricultural burns and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-fire-restrictions-lifted-as-recent-rains-reduce-wildfire-threat-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/state-fire-restrictions-lifted-as-recent-rains-reduce-wildfire-threat-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers searches for sunglasses shoplifting suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; According to Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, a group of five people shoplifted an extensive amount of designer sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut in ABQ Uptown on April 4, 2026 and August 2, 2026. The suspects stole over $25,000 worth of item. When confronted by security, the suspects threatened to use a gun, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-metro-crime-stoppers-searches-for-sunglasses-shoplifting-suspects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-metro-crime-stoppers-searches-for-sunglasses-shoplifting-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free sandbags available across New Mexico ahead of potentially heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; As more rain and possible flash flooding threatens the state this week, New Mexico officials are urging residents to be prepared. Particularly, by offering free sandbags across the state. Supplies are limited, and residents are asked to check with their local fire rescue: Officials are reminding residents to have an emergency [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-sandbags-available-across-new-mexico-ahead-of-potentially-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/free-sandbags-available-across-new-mexico-ahead-of-potentially-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Grecian Festival returns for 51st year]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; New Mexicans have a chance to experience Greek culture firsthand at the upcoming Grecian Festival. The festival runs October 2 -4 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque. The event gives people a chance to immerse themselves and celebrate Greek culture. Attendees can enjoy authentic foods, drinks, music, dancing and more. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-grecian-festival-returns-for-51st-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-grecian-festival-returns-for-51st-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will winter be like near you? Here's what the outlooks suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you need a parka and a shovel or an umbrella and a sweater this winter?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-will-winter-be-like-near-you-heres-what-the-outlooks-suggest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/what-will-winter-be-like-near-you-heres-what-the-outlooks-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM hosts 10th Annual Lobo Cancer Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The University of New Mexico put on the 10th Annual Lobo Cancer Challenge Saturday, featuring a gauntlet of athletic events. Attendees could participate in a a 50-mile bike ride, a 5k, a stair challenge and more. The event benefits those currently fighting battles with cancer and to honor those who have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hosts-10th-annual-lobo-cancer-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-hosts-10th-annual-lobo-cancer-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands attend the Land of Enchantment Fly-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Aircrafts of all types touched down at the Double Eagle Airport Saturday morning for the annual Land of Enchantment Fly-In. The free event featured about 40 planes, helicopters and racing jets from across the state. Attendees could meet with pilots and look at the aircrafts up-close. There were also food trucks, vendors [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thousands-attend-the-land-of-enchantment-fly-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/thousands-attend-the-land-of-enchantment-fly-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNM Alumni hold annual green chile roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The University of New Mexico turned up the heat at its annual green chile roast Sunday. The roast was hosted by the UNM Alumni Relations Office. Graduates, family members and community members were invited to roast green chile. Organizers say the event is a great way to celebrate New Mexico's traditions. Attendees [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-alumni-hold-annual-green-chile-roast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/unm-alumni-hold-annual-green-chile-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobbs teacher shot, Flooding returns, Fatal crash, Balloon Fiesta cleanup, Dog's recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] More details released by police in investigation into school shooting in Hobbs - Around noon on Friday, Hobbs Police received multiple calls about a shooting at Highland Middle School in Hobbs.&nbsp;Hobbs Police found teacher Kelly Matthews outside the school by the back doors suffering from gunshot wounds. Police [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-shot-flooding-returns-fatal-crash-balloon-fiesta-cleanup-dogs-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-shot-flooding-returns-fatal-crash-balloon-fiesta-cleanup-dogs-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed, others injured in southwest Albuquerque crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A crash in southwest Albuquerque has left a young girl dead and three other people seriously injured. Just before midnight Saturday, police responded to Coors and Bridge to reports of a crash. Police said an orange Ford Mustang was speeding and ran through a red light, hitting a white pickup truck. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-killed-others-injured-in-southwest-albuquerque-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/teen-killed-others-injured-in-southwest-albuquerque-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver arrested after 11-year-old killed in crash on I-40]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico State Police said a man who was drunk and high on marijuana crashed and caused another car to rollover on I-40 near Unser, leaving an 11-year-old dead. Officers said 18-year-old Malachi Velasquez-McCormick was with three others in a car and speeding on eastbound I-40. NMSP said Velasquez-McCormick tried to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/driver-arrested-after-11-year-old-killed-in-crash-on-i-40/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/driver-arrested-after-11-year-old-killed-in-crash-on-i-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque holds cleanup event ahead of Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; With Balloon Fiesta around the corner, the final preparations are taking place, including getting Balloon Fiesta Park cleaned up for the event. This weekend hundreds of volunteers and dozens of neighborhood associations joined together for the Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup. "This cleanup represents just a fraction of the preparations needed to start [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-holds-cleanup-event-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-holds-cleanup-event-ahead-of-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms incoming around New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Spotty to locally isolated morning rain is approaching northwestern areas mostly with a couple storms possibly present as well. Slightly more-humid conditions are gradually building back in across western, eastern, &amp; northern areas as most are starting off at least a few degrees milder than average. Northern areas are mostly ranging [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-incoming-around-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/storms-incoming-around-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United’s late comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Sacramento]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;New Mexico United found itself in a hole Saturday night at The Lab &mdash; and spent the final minutes trying to dig its way out. Sacramento Republic built a two-goal advantage in the second half before United finally found its breakthrough in the 73rd minute. Greg Hurst put United on the board, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uniteds-late-comeback-falls-short-in-3-2-loss-to-sacramento/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/uniteds-late-comeback-falls-short-in-3-2-loss-to-sacramento/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in a row: Johnnie Clark continues dominant start at Tucker Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;Johnnie Clark's incredible start to the season continued on his home course. The UNM men's golfer finished tied for first at the William H. Tucker Invitational on Wednesday, marking his third consecutive tournament victory to open the season. Clark finished alongside San Diego State's Brayden Forte after both golfers drained birdie putts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/three-in-a-row-johnnie-clark-continues-dominant-start-at-tucker-invitational/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/three-in-a-row-johnnie-clark-continues-dominant-start-at-tucker-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toa Fa'ave takes control of UNM quarterback job after 42-18 win over NMSU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The Battle of New Mexico gave the UNM Lobos a chance to bounce back from a road loss &mdash; but it also provided something potentially even more important for the rest of the season. Clarity at quarterback. UNM dominated New Mexico State 42-18 Saturday night, and after rotating quarterbacks through the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toa-faave-takes-control-of-unm-quarterback-job-after-42-18-win-over-nmsu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/toa-faave-takes-control-of-unm-quarterback-job-after-42-18-win-over-nmsu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monsoon moisture surges into New Mexico to start the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly dry but cloudy conditions have been moving into the state today. Upper level moisture has been increasing today and will continue through the first half of the week. Overnight, showers will begin to develop across the northwest corner of the region before becoming more scattered to widespread throughout the day Monday. Large amounts of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/monsoon-moisture-surges-into-new-mexico-to-start-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/monsoon-moisture-surges-into-new-mexico-to-start-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic buildings in Corrales left unused for more than a decade become "The Station"]]></title><description><![CDATA[CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A group of historic buildings in Corrales left unused for more than a decade have been transformed into something new. "This was a absolute mess when we inherited it, when we bought it. Dirt everywhere. Mice everywhere. I mean, it was in really, really, really, really bad shape," said Charmayne Kilcup. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/historic-buildings-in-corrales-left-unused-for-more-than-a-decade-become-the-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/historic-buildings-in-corrales-left-unused-for-more-than-a-decade-become-the-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More details released by police in investigation into school shooting in Hobbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Around noon on Friday, Hobbs Police received multiple calls about a shooting at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Police day officers responded in approximately 40 seconds. Within minutes, Hobbs Police found teacher Kelly Matthews outside the school by the back doors suffering from gunshot wounds. "The suspect has been inside the school [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-details-released-by-police-in-investigation-into-school-shooting-in-hobbs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/more-details-released-by-police-in-investigation-into-school-shooting-in-hobbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 drugs may help sleep apnea, but CPAP remains best treatment: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight-loss drugs may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but experts say they still can't match the effectiveness of a CPAP machine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/glp-1-drugs-may-help-sleep-apnea-but-cpap-remains-best-treatment-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/glp-1-drugs-may-help-sleep-apnea-but-cpap-remains-best-treatment-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloud pics wanted: NASA renews call for people's photos of the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cloud-pics-wanted-nasa-renews-call-for-peoples-photos-of-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cloud-pics-wanted-nasa-renews-call-for-peoples-photos-of-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 arrested near air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/5-arrested-near-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/5-arrested-near-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump slams reporting on removal of his endorsements from GOP candidate's website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Byron Donalds' campaign removed several mentions of Trump name from its website, including a top banner that encouraged supporters to &ldquo;chip in to support Trump Endorsed Byron Donalds.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-slams-reporting-on-removal-of-his-endorsements-from-gop-candidates-website/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-slams-reporting-on-removal-of-his-endorsements-from-gop-candidates-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart CEO pushes back on rumors saying digital labels, AI used to raise prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart CEO John Furner is pushing back on the rumors surrounding the retail giant's new pricing technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/walmart-ceo-pushes-back-on-rumors-saying-digital-labels-ai-used-to-raise-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/walmart-ceo-pushes-back-on-rumors-saying-digital-labels-ai-used-to-raise-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have private White House dinner with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two will meet for dinner at the president&rsquo;s residence, two sources familiar with the dinner confirmed to The Hill.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-to-have-private-white-house-dinner-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-to-have-private-white-house-dinner-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin begins airing 2024 campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers of both parties have criticized the new series of ads for their inherently political nature and the use of taxpayer dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-admin-begins-airing-2024-campaign-ad-in-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/trump-admin-begins-airing-2024-campaign-ad-in-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; Might a helping hand from Pope Leo XIV partly explain the Chicago White Sox&rsquo;s improbable return to the playoffs? &ldquo;No comment,&rdquo; the pontiff replied with a beaming smile when a reporter on his plane to France asked whether the surprise sprung Thursday by the long-suffering team was miraculous and &ldquo;Do you have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xiv-declines-to-credit-himself-for-white-sox-playoff-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pope-leo-xiv-declines-to-credit-himself-for-white-sox-playoff-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 6 Saturday metro football roundup: La Cueva, Volcano Vista, Academy and St. Pius earn big wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Week 6 of high school football continued across the metro this weekend, with four local matchups bringing plenty of big plays, turnovers and dominant performances. Here's a look at how the action unfolded. La Cueva spoils Albuquerque High's homecoming Albuquerque High hosted La Cueva at Milne Stadium for its homecoming game, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/week-6-saturday-metro-football-roundup-la-cueva-volcano-vista-academy-and-st-pius-earn-big-wins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/week-6-saturday-metro-football-roundup-la-cueva-volcano-vista-academy-and-st-pius-earn-big-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another surge of monsoon moisture brings flooding threats to start the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly dry but cloudy conditions have been moving into the state today. Upper level moisture has been increasing today and will continue through the first half of the week. Overnight, showers will begin to develop across the northwest corner of the region before becoming more scattered to widespread throughout the day Monday. Large amounts of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/another-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-brings-flooding-threats-to-start-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/another-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-brings-flooding-threats-to-start-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calmer Sunday before monsoon moisture returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Sunday! Temperatures this morning have fallen into the 40s, 50s and 60s yet again for a chilly yet seasonable start to the new week for some. Today's forecast details high level clouds streaming throughout the state with high temperatures reaching the 70s and 80s with maybe a few areas reaching the low 90s. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calmer-sunday-before-monsoon-moisture-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/calmer-sunday-before-monsoon-moisture-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Pulse: Overton grilled on Capitol Hill &amp; debate over debates in governor&rsquo;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; A New Mexico doctor nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA faced questions on Capitol Hill during her confirmation hearing this week. Senators grilled Heidi Overton on issues including abortion pills and vaccines.Plus, in the race for New Mexico governor, candidates Deb Haaland (D) and Gregg Hull (R) are blaming [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/political-pulse-overton-grilled-on-capitol-hill-amp-debate-over-debates-in-governorrsquos-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/political-pulse-overton-grilled-on-capitol-hill-amp-debate-over-debates-in-governorrsquos-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMSU Police talk about security protocols in place for Rio Grande Rivalry game]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Rio Grande Rivalry game Saturday brought New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico students together in Las Cruces for a game of football. But after an incident in the stands in 2022, police have been bolstering security. "Increasing the number of staffing from a law enforcement and security [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsu-police-talk-about-security-protocols-in-place-for-rio-grande-rivalry-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmsu-police-talk-about-security-protocols-in-place-for-rio-grande-rivalry-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foggy conditions this morning with a drier weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the weekend! After a very active week filled with rainfall and flash flooding, drier weather will be the story this weekend. Drier air will move in from the west this morning leading to spotty sprinkles or rain chances around New Mexico for Saturday. The drier air may help us warm up a bit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/foggy-conditions-this-morning-with-a-drier-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/foggy-conditions-this-morning-with-a-drier-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Night Football: Week 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp; &#127944; HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS &#127944; MATCHUP &#127942; FINAL &#9989; WINNER Cleveland vs. Atrisco Heritage 58-0 Cleveland Sandia vs. West Mesa 42-0 Sandia Estancia vs. Santa Rosa 34-12 Estancia Los Lunas vs. Miyamura 53-0 Miyamura Artesia vs. Alamogordo 54-19 Artesia Cibola vs. Capital 50-0 Cibola Roswell vs. Chaparral [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-6-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/friday-night-football-week-6-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another surge of monsoon moisture could bring more heavy rain next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drier air will bring New Mexico a break from the rain this weekend, but another round of widespread rain, heavy rainfall and flash flooding could return early next week as monsoon moisture combines with an approaching storm system and potentially the remnants of Hurricane Polo. Showers and storms are moving out of New Mexico tonight, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/another-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-could-bring-more-heavy-rain-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/another-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-could-bring-more-heavy-rain-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque city councilor launches survey for potential Downtown redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Could Albuquerque's Civic Plaza soon have pickleball and basketball courts? One city councilor is gathering interest on that idea, along with other projects, ahead this upcoming legislative session. For the last three years, Albuquerque city councilor Joaqu&iacute;n Baca said he's focused on finishing older projects in the Downtown area. Now he's turning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-councilor-launches-survey-for-potential-downtown-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-councilor-launches-survey-for-potential-downtown-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications for Adventure Pitch Fest open until September 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Calling all outdoor businesses, here's your chance to grow your company. Activate NM, along with the New Mexico Economic Development Department's Outdoor Recreation Division, is sponsoring Adventure Pitch Fest. It's a chance for outdoor businesses, recreation companies, guides, outfitters, gear brands, tourism ventures, or adventure-tech startups to compete for $15,000 in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/applications-for-adventure-pitch-fest-open-until-september-30/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/applications-for-adventure-pitch-fest-open-until-september-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineman killed while repairing utility pole in Clovis]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A lineman is dead after an electrical accident in Clovis. Curry County Sheriff's Office deputies said farmer's electric co-op employee Ian Massey was repairing a utility pole on Curry Road Friday morning when the pole fell in standing water, electrocuting Massey. He died at the hospital. The accident is still under [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lineman-killed-while-repairing-utility-pole-in-clovis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lineman-killed-while-repairing-utility-pole-in-clovis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials seize estimated 6,300 cannabis plants from illegal marijuana operation in Estancia]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; New Mexico officials said agents seized around 6,300 plants from an illegal marijuana operation in Torrance County. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department said its Enforcement Bureau, along with the Organized Crime Commission, found 21 greenhouses, each filled with 300 fully mature cannabis plants, at a farm in Estancia on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-seize-estimated-6300-cannabis-plants-from-illegal-marijuana-operation-in-estancia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/officials-seize-estimated-6300-cannabis-plants-from-illegal-marijuana-operation-in-estancia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates for New Mexico governor spar over failure to agree on debate date]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; After a heated back-and-forth this week about plans for a gubernatorial debate in New Mexico, Democratic candidate Deb Haaland said she's moving past the idea. In an emailed statement, the Haaland campaign said they "would like to move past this sideshow." Instead, the statement goes on to say Haaland will continue [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/candidates-for-new-mexico-governor-spar-over-failure-to-agree-on-debate-date/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/candidates-for-new-mexico-governor-spar-over-failure-to-agree-on-debate-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry weather this weekend before another significant surge of monsoon moisture early next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drier air will bring New Mexico a break from the rain this weekend, but another round of widespread rain, heavy rainfall and flash flooding could return early next week as monsoon moisture combines with an approaching storm system and potentially the remnants of Hurricane Polo. Fewer showers and thunderstorms have developed across New Mexico Friday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-weather-this-weekend-before-another-significant-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-early-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dry-weather-this-weekend-before-another-significant-surge-of-monsoon-moisture-early-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque City Council expands 'Main Street' designation to East Central]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A transformation could be coming to East Central. "We need more retail, we need restaurants, we just need some other things in our area," said Albuquerque city councilor Renee Grout. She sees the challenges in her district on that stretch of Route 66, which has a reputation for vacant storefronts and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-expands-main-street-designation-to-east-central/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-city-council-expands-main-street-designation-to-east-central/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor-Director Timothy Busfield asks for dismissal of child sex abuse case in New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Actor-director Timothy Busfield was back in court Friday, asking a judge to throw out the case against him. His attorneys claim the state engaged in egregious prosecutorial misconduct during the grand jury. "Abandoned its role as a neutral aid to the grand jury, misstated the law to the grand jury, and actively [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/actor-director-timothy-busfield-asks-for-dismissal-of-child-sex-abuse-case-in-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/actor-director-timothy-busfield-asks-for-dismissal-of-child-sex-abuse-case-in-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern New Mexico cleaning up after flash flooding on Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Eastern New Mexico is cleaning up after rain flooded streets and some homes Thursday night. According to KRQE's meteorologists, reports show the Clovis area got up to 12 inches of rain Thursday, which caused flash flooding. "I&rsquo;ve been doing this for almost 19 years now, and this is probably one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastern-new-mexico-cleaning-up-after-flash-flooding-on-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastern-new-mexico-cleaning-up-after-flash-flooding-on-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern New Mexico cleaning up after flash flooding on Thursday, braces for more rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Eastern New Mexico is cleaning up after rain flooded streets and some homes Thursday night. According to KRQE's meteorologists, reports show the Clovis area got up to 12 inches of rain Thursday, which caused flash flooding. "I&rsquo;ve been doing this for almost 19 years now, and this is probably one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastern-new-mexico-cleaning-up-after-flash-flooding-on-thursday-braces-for-more-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/eastern-new-mexico-cleaning-up-after-flash-flooding-on-thursday-braces-for-more-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobbs teacher injured in incident at Hobbs Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News is working to learn more about an incident at Hobbs Middle School Friday morning that left a teacher "brutally injured." Details are limited, but according to Kristy Hughes, Engagement and Strategic Communications Director with Hobbs School District, the teacher is in stable condition, and a juvenile is in custody. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-injured-in-incident-at-hobbs-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-injured-in-incident-at-hobbs-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobbs teacher injured in incident at Highland Middle School in Hobbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; KRQE News is working to learn more about an incident at Highland Middle School Friday morning that left a teacher "brutally injured." Details are limited, but according to Kristy Hughes, Engagement and Strategic Communications Director with Hobbs Municipal Schools, the teacher is in stable condition, and a juvenile is in custody. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-injured-in-incident-at-highland-middle-school-in-hobbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/hobbs-teacher-injured-in-incident-at-highland-middle-school-in-hobbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Breaking Bad Habits' partners with local nonprofit for ABQ volunteer day]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; Breaking Bad Habits is partnering with a local nonprofit for their community volunteer day. Now in its fifth year, Imagine ABQ Day will be this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event brings volunteers together to clean up neighborhoods and complete beautification projects. During the event, volunteers will have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-habits-partners-with-local-nonprofit-for-abq-volunteer-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/breaking-bad-habits-partners-with-local-nonprofit-for-abq-volunteer-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque: Push for teen membership expansion drives 480% increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The City of Albuquerque said they have been working to find new ways to engage teens and create more opportunities for young people to connect with their communities. The Department of Youth &amp; Family Services (YFS) has stepped up and now over 3,000 teens are taking advantage of their local community centers, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-push-for-teen-membership-expansion-drives-480-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-push-for-teen-membership-expansion-drives-480-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies in Southeast Albuquerque crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Police officers are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Southeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to the crash at 1:30 p.m. in the area of Central Avenue and Texas Street. The pedestrian was found dead at the scene, police said. No other information was provided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pedestrian-dies-in-southeast-albuquerque-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/pedestrian-dies-in-southeast-albuquerque-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMDOT to keep traffic moving safely on I-25 construction during Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here. With thousands of visitors traveling throughout the city to watch the balloons fly high in the sky, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the I-25 improvement project team are working to keep traffic moving safely through the construction zone between Comanche Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-to-keep-traffic-moving-safely-on-i-25-construction-during-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nmdot-to-keep-traffic-moving-safely-on-i-25-construction-during-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Authority: Recent rain means landscapes need less irrigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After a week of much-needed rain and with temperatures beginning to cool, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority is reminding customers to give their sprinklers a break. The Water Authority&rsquo;s seasonal watering recommendations encourage residents to water their lawns no more than two days per week in September&mdash;and to count each [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/water-authority-recent-rain-means-landscapes-need-less-irrigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/water-authority-recent-rain-means-landscapes-need-less-irrigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico jury reaches verdict in state’s privacy violation case against Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A New Mexico jury has reached a verdict in a decade-old scandal surrounding what Facebook did with its users&rsquo; personal information. On Friday, the jury ruled that Meta misled state residents in a case related to Cambridge Analytica and access to Facebook. User data was not confirmed. Closing out the two-week-long trial, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-jury-reaches-verdict-in-states-privacy-violation-case-against-meta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-jury-reaches-verdict-in-states-privacy-violation-case-against-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico jury reach verdict in state’s privacy violation case against Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;A New Mexico jury has reached a verdict in a decade-old scandal surrounding what Facebook did with its users&rsquo; personal information. On Friday, the jury ruled that Meta misled state residents in a case related to Cambridge Analytica and access to Facebook. User data was not confirmed. Closing out the two-week-long trial, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-jury-reach-verdict-in-states-privacy-violation-case-against-meta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-jury-reach-verdict-in-states-privacy-violation-case-against-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple's home mistakenly becomes Amazon hub, porch flooded with packages]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oklahoma family says their home was listed as an Amazon hub location without their knowledge or consent, leaving them with loads of mystery packages on their doorstep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/couples-home-mistakenly-becomes-amazon-hub-porch-flooded-with-packages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/couples-home-mistakenly-becomes-amazon-hub-porch-flooded-with-packages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival presents: "Macbeth"]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival is bringing "Macbeth" to the stage at the Keshet Dance Center from October 9 - November 1. Set in the mid-1800s Macbeth takes audiences into the dangers of ambition and the terror of tyranny. The story follows a celebrated general whose ambition drives him toward murder and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-new-mexico-shakespeare-festival-presents-macbeth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/the-new-mexico-shakespeare-festival-presents-macbeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U2's new album to feature Dolly Parton on a song; due out in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irish rockers U2 will release their first full-length album of new material in nine years &mdash; the 12-track &ldquo;Carnaval De Luz,&rdquo; which will feature a song with Dolly Parton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/u2s-new-album-to-feature-dolly-parton-on-a-song-due-out-in-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/u2s-new-album-to-feature-dolly-parton-on-a-song-due-out-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student killed in shooting near Houston high school, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student was shot and killed near Westbury High School in southwest Houston on Friday, Houston police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/student-killed-in-shooting-near-houston-high-school-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/student-killed-in-shooting-near-houston-high-school-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Byrne, singer famous for 'Always Something There to Remind Me,' dies at 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer and songwriter Peter Byrne, the lead singer of the English new wave/synth-pop band Naked Eyes, has passed away. He was 74.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/peter-byrne-singer-famous-for-always-something-there-to-remind-me-dies-at-74/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/peter-byrne-singer-famous-for-always-something-there-to-remind-me-dies-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon hospital forced a couple to drive home with their dead baby, lawsuit says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple is suing an Oregon hospital for $10 million after they were allegedly forced to drive home with the body of their dead infant son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/oregon-hospital-forced-a-couple-to-drive-home-with-their-dead-baby-lawsuit-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/oregon-hospital-forced-a-couple-to-drive-home-with-their-dead-baby-lawsuit-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nashville celebrates first-ever Dolly Parton Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[From live music to food specials and fundraisers, Nashville is celebrating the first-ever Dolly Parton Day on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nashville-celebrates-first-ever-dolly-parton-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/nashville-celebrates-first-ever-dolly-parton-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall GOP primary challenger backs Democrat in Kansas Senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Naramore, who mounted a primary challenge to GOP Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) earlier this year, endorsed the senator&rsquo;s Democratic opponent on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/marshall-gop-primary-challenger-backs-democrat-in-kansas-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/marshall-gop-primary-challenger-backs-democrat-in-kansas-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida county declares state of emergency as dengue fever cases reach 170]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County leads in the number of Florida dengue cases by a massive margin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/florida-county-declares-state-of-emergency-as-dengue-fever-cases-reach-170/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/florida-county-declares-state-of-emergency-as-dengue-fever-cases-reach-170/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri substitute teacher loses job over her OnlyFans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If teachers were paid better, women wouldn't have to resort to online content creation. Sex sells," she said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/missouri-substitute-teacher-loses-job-over-her-onlyfans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/missouri-substitute-teacher-loses-job-over-her-onlyfans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Gonzo bonkers&rsquo;: Trump's plan to militarize triumphal arch sparks pushback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers and analysts alike are perplexed by President Trump&rsquo;s surprise declaration that his proposed triumphal arch will house &ldquo;a top grade military complex&rdquo; in addition to tourist attractions. Trump over the weekend claimed that the structure, to be built between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, will &ldquo;house, store, and have the rapid ability [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lsquogonzo-bonkersrsquo-trumps-plan-to-militarize-triumphal-arch-sparks-pushback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/lsquogonzo-bonkersrsquo-trumps-plan-to-militarize-triumphal-arch-sparks-pushback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC's new restaurant concept will offer breakfast, boba and table service]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFC will soon open a new restaurant concept, Open House, offering breakfast, late-night service and table service, the company said in a release Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kfcs-new-restaurant-concept-will-offer-breakfast-boba-and-table-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/kfcs-new-restaurant-concept-will-offer-breakfast-boba-and-table-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind on bills? Residents of these states have seen debt balloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who live in some of the country's most affordable states have seen their debt double over the past 10 years, a new data analysis shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/behind-on-bills-residents-of-these-states-have-seen-debt-balloon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/behind-on-bills-residents-of-these-states-have-seen-debt-balloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cibola National Forest looks to hire temporary workers for winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is looking to hire seasonal employees ahead of winter. Employees will help with maintaining and improving campgrounds, trails and recreation sites and facilities, according to Cibola National Forest. "Archeologist seasonal positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cibola-national-forest-looks-to-hire-temporary-workers-for-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/cibola-national-forest-looks-to-hire-temporary-workers-for-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain causes homes, roads to flood in Clovis]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Heavy rainfall and flooding have impacted the City of Clovis, forcing the closure of some roads Friday morning and flooding some homes, according to Mayor Mike Morris. "This morning, we are assessing conditions throughout the community. We know several homes have experienced flooding, our playas and retention areas are full, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-causes-homes-roads-to-flood-in-clovis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-causes-homes-roads-to-flood-in-clovis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[900 rural New Mexico student households get connected to high-speed internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Nearly 900 student households in Grant and Hidalgo counties now have access to high-speed internet following the completion of two state-funded broadband projects. Transworld Network LLC (TWN Communications) has completed Student Connect broadband infrastructure projects in Silver City and Lordsburg. The provider finished building seven fixed wireless towers and receivers that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/900-rural-new-mexico-student-households-get-connected-to-high-speed-internet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/900-rural-new-mexico-student-households-get-connected-to-high-speed-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It&rsquo;s Dolly Parton Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/its-dolly-parton-day-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/its-dolly-parton-day-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make-A-Wish New Mexico's wish room has a new name]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Make-A-Wish New Mexico's wish room now has a new name. Each year at their annual gala, Make-A-Wish auctions off the naming rights to the wish room. The business who wins gets to pick a wish child and name it after them. This year, Otero Brothers Roofing won and named the room after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/make-a-wish-new-mexicos-wish-room-has-a-new-name/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/make-a-wish-new-mexicos-wish-room-has-a-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Sandoval, Strong storms, Santa Fe police chief, Old Town Emporium, Free fishing weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] ABQ man accused of assaulting tow truck driver to stay behind bars during trial -According to police, a tow truck driver was with his girlfriend at Tower Park last month, waiting for his next call, when he noticed a laser being pointed at him. He went across the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/martin-sandoval-strong-storms-santa-fe-police-chief-old-town-emporium-free-fishing-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/martin-sandoval-strong-storms-santa-fe-police-chief-old-town-emporium-free-fishing-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty storms and warmer weather for parts of New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Isolated to scattered morning rain is once again present with a few storms present accompanied by some localized flooding. Damp conditions are once again present as most are starting off close to average, slightly cooler than yesterday morning for most. Northern areas are mostly ranging from the upper 30s to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spotty-storms-and-warmer-weather-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/spotty-storms-and-warmer-weather-for-parts-of-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain threat continues through Friday before drier weather returns this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and storms will continue to bring a risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to parts of New Mexico through Friday. Drier weather briefly returns this weekend before another stretch of wet weather early next week. More of New Mexico saw the return of sunshine Thursday afternoon as drier air moves in from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-threat-continues-through-friday-before-drier-weather-returns-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/heavy-rain-threat-continues-through-friday-before-drier-weather-returns-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County work to repair roads after recent storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's been all hands on deck for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County over the last two days. "We've received numerous calls, hundreds of calls for pickup," said Bernalillo County's Operations and Maintenance manager Antonio Jaramillo. The City of Albuquerque's Operations and Maintenance manager Dominic Abeyta said about the calls [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-and-bernalillo-county-work-to-repair-roads-after-recent-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-and-bernalillo-county-work-to-repair-roads-after-recent-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico native and FDA nominee grilled by Senate committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO&nbsp;(KRQE) &ndash; Lawmakers in Washington grilled President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Gallup native and University of New Mexico-trained Dr. Heidi Overton went before lawmakers during a confirmation hearing on Thursday, fielding questions about abortion and vaccines. "Dr. Overton, this committee needs to know whether you will be radically [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-native-and-fda-nominee-grilled-by-senate-committee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-native-and-fda-nominee-grilled-by-senate-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexican hosts another green chile roast in Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; Brooklyn got a little spicier Thursday. Two New Mexico natives hosted a traditional chile roast in the Big Apple, bringing the state's unique flavor across the country. All the familiar smells and sounds dearly loved by New Mexicans were delivered to New York City. Albuquerque native Chef Eric See and Chef [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexican-hosts-another-green-chile-roast-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexican-hosts-another-green-chile-roast-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlsbad police searching for two suspects in armed robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Carlsbad police are on the lookout for two suspects in an armed robbery and are asking the public for help. Officers responded to the scene on Prospect Street on September 18 following an armed robbery, in which the suspects, two males and one female, held a victim at gunpoint and stole [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/carlsbad-police-searching-for-two-suspects-in-armed-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/carlsbad-police-searching-for-two-suspects-in-armed-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Open AI AI agents tried to hack into multiple systems including UNM digital library]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; A research lab said an artificial intelligence system went rogue and tried to hack into the University of New Mexico. According to a study from the nonprofit Transluce, AI agents from OpenAI attempted to breach UNM's digital library on May 25 and 26 to retrieve a photo from its Valmora collection. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/report-open-ai-ai-agents-tried-to-hack-into-multiple-systems-including-unm-digital-library/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/report-open-ai-ai-agents-tried-to-hack-into-multiple-systems-including-unm-digital-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding risk continues through Friday before drier weather returns this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and storms will continue to bring a risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to parts of New Mexico through Friday. Drier weather briefly returns this weekend before another stretch of wet weather early next week. More of New Mexico is seeing sunshine Thursday afternoon as drier air moves in from the southwest. However, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-risk-continues-through-friday-before-drier-weather-returns-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-risk-continues-through-friday-before-drier-weather-returns-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Town Emporium shop closing after decades in Albuquerque]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; After decades of sharing pieces of Albuquerque and New Mexico with tens of thousands of people, a longstanding Old Town fixture will soon call it quits. Albuquerque's Old Town Emporium has shared a piece of New Mexico's unique culture for decades to locals and visitors from around the world. "I think [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/old-town-emporium-shop-closing-after-decades-in-albuquerque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/old-town-emporium-shop-closing-after-decades-in-albuquerque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding in Lincoln County forces evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Evacuations are underway in Lincoln County due to flooding after the Rio Bonito flowed over its banks. The evacuation order is from Lincoln to the US Highway 380 and 70 intersection. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said an evacuation shelter is opening at Hondo Valley Public Schools (111 Don Pablo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-in-lincoln-county-forces-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flooding-in-lincoln-county-forces-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black and Yellow Report: Another draw game, Sanchez extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; In this edition of the Black and Yellow Report, United's latest game saw them finish with another nil-nil draw on the road against the Colorado Switchbacks on Saturday. United's third draw straight but still sees them sitting at 2nd in the Western Conference. So the team highlights their recent game and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-and-yellow-report-another-draw-game-sanchez-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/black-and-yellow-report-another-draw-game-sanchez-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque man accused of assaulting tow truck driver to stay behind bars during trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &mdash; An Albuquerque man with a history of violent confrontations is staying locked up for now. KRQE first reported on Martin Sandoval after he beat a man with a baton while working as a security guard at a Walgreens. This time, he's accused of assaulting a tow truck driver near a city [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-assaulting-tow-truck-driver-to-stay-behind-bars-during-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-man-accused-of-assaulting-tow-truck-driver-to-stay-behind-bars-during-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Albuquerque hosts annual addiction recovery celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; It's National Recovery Month, and the City of Albuquerque held their 11th annual Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery at Civic Plaza. The event had more than a hundred tables from treatment organizations and recovery clinics offering information and resources. "We focus so much on the negative side of addiction that we don't really [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-hosts-annual-addiction-recovery-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-albuquerque-hosts-annual-addiction-recovery-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albuquerque Public Schools launches composting program]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; Albuquerque Public Schools is launching a new composting program to reduce food waste and methane emissions. APS officials said countless leftovers from school meals pass through their more than 100 cafeterias, and it will give that food waste a new purpose. "We serve about 40,000 meals a day, between breakfast and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-launches-composting-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/albuquerque-public-schools-launches-composting-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.2 million awarded to youth outdoor programs across New Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Thousands of kids and teenagers across New Mexico will be able to take advantage of outdoor programming, thanks to a $2.2 million investment through the state's Outdoor Equity Fund. &ldquo;Young people in every corner of the state deserve access to the benefits and opportunities that come from spending time outdoors,&rdquo; said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/22-million-awarded-to-youth-outdoor-programs-across-new-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/22-million-awarded-to-youth-outdoor-programs-across-new-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico lawmakers consider effects of one-time spending on state]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &ndash; An oil money surge will likely make more cash available for this coming state budget, again potentially meaning more money for big projects in New Mexico. Ahead of decisions about what to spend it on, New Mexico lawmakers are asking whether taxpayers are seeing any results from one-time expenditures. Looking at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmakers-consider-effects-of-one-time-spending-on-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/new-mexico-lawmakers-consider-effects-of-one-time-spending-on-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meow Wolf and New Mexico United get funky with new merch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE) &mdash; Meow Wolf and New Mexico United are showing their creative side.Called the Bloom and Decay collection, the new swag features two new jerseys and a pin of "Plotzo." You can get your hands on the new merch on Friday at the Meow Wolf night pop-up. Then, the team is hosting a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meow-wolf-and-new-mexico-united-get-funky-with-new-merch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/meow-wolf-and-new-mexico-united-get-funky-with-new-merch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 rescued bear cubs keep NM non-profit busy, spending $1,000+ weekly to feed them]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Hungry bears looking for food near people and homes have led to a huge summer spike in bear encounters across New Mexico. It's also put a big strain on a local non-profit that's struggling with some bare necessities while trying to give wild animals a second chance. Fifteen young bears are currently [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/15-rescued-bear-cubs-keep-nm-non-profit-busy-spending-1000-weekly-to-feed-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/15-rescued-bear-cubs-keep-nm-non-profit-busy-spending-1000-weekly-to-feed-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Santa Fe announces police chief finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash; The City of Santa Fe on Thursday announced the two finalists for the position of Santa Fe Police chief. The finalists are Interim Police Chief Ben Valdez and former Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. The two were selected following a national search and evaluation process focused on leadership experience, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-santa-fe-announces-police-chief-finalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/city-of-santa-fe-announces-police-chief-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas House committee to examine annexation of New Mexico Counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas House committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 30 to investigate the potential annexation of one or more New Mexico counties by Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-house-committee-to-examine-annexation-of-new-mexico-counties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/texas-house-committee-to-examine-annexation-of-new-mexico-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of tourism businesses in New Mexico pledge to 'Keep it True' by avoiding AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW MEXICO (KRQE)&nbsp;&mdash; The New Mexico Tourism Department is aiming to keep generative artificial intelligence out of its advertising production, with hopes that other destinations may join the effort. Back in July, the department launched the "Keep it True" movement, which rejects the use of AI for destination marketing and promotion. Since then, dozens of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dozens-of-tourism-businesses-in-new-mexico-pledge-to-keep-it-true-by-avoiding-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/dozens-of-tourism-businesses-in-new-mexico-pledge-to-keep-it-true-by-avoiding-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Icelandic director Anton Sigurdsson returns to Las Cruces to film 'Pandemonium']]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) &ndash;&nbsp;Icelandic director Anton Sigurdsson has traveled down to Las Cruces once again to produce his new film "Pandemonium." This comes after his enjoyment of filming in the city for his last film, "A Better Place," last year, which is expected to release in 2027. According to Film New Mexico, Sigurdsson originally [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/icelandic-director-anton-sigurdsson-returns-to-las-cruces-to-film-pandemonium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/icelandic-director-anton-sigurdsson-returns-to-las-cruces-to-film-pandemonium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flood concerns, wet weather continue for Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good afternoon! Wet weather continued overnight through parts of southern and eastern New Mexico. Radar estimated rainfall, over the last 24 hours depict parts of Chaves, Guadalupe and Harding Counties picking up the most rainfall. The highest totals reached more than 2 inches in southeast Chaves County, northeast Guadalupe County and southeastern San Miguel County. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flash-flood-concerns-wet-weather-continue-for-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/albuquerque/flash-flood-concerns-wet-weather-continue-for-thursday/</guid></item></channel></rss>