Albuquerque news

• Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

  17-11-2024 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Finally some good news for your budget: Most U.S. households should plan to "spend about the same or less on energy than they did last winter," the Energy Information Administration predicts in its annual report. But there are some exceptions, the report admits.
  The first big anticipated change is weather. Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially i
  
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• Albuquerque police begin efforts to focus on speeding and street racing on Montgomery

  23-06-2026 01:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a well-known stretch of Albuquerque notorious for speeding, street racing, and crashes. Now, police are promising a months-long effort to crack down on drivers breaking the rules along Montgomery. "I think it's time, and hopefully we'll see some change," said Vanessa Smokov with the Hodgin Neighborhood Association. It's the start [...]
  
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• Another hot week with increasing rain chances by Thursday

  23-06-2026 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are heating up again to start the week, with more 90s and triple-digit highs by Tuesday. Daily isolated storm chances return to parts of New Mexico Wednesday through Friday. The monsoon high is strengthening south of New Mexico today, helping temperatures climb across the state. That high will continue building over southwest New Mexico [...]
  
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• Country music artist Bailey Zimmerman facing charges, accused of trashing Sandia Resort hotel room

  23-06-2026 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Criminal charges have been filed against country musician Bailey Zimmerman, alleging that he destroyed a hotel room before cancelling a performance in Albuquerque last month. According to a criminal complaint, Zimmerman was seen on security cameras destroying instruments and equipment during a sound check at Sandia Resort and Casino. Investigators said that [...]
  
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• Man who admitted to two Albuquerque murders sentenced

  22-06-2026 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, a man learned how long he would remain behind bars after his confession to multiple murders. In April 2026, Kevin Geier confessed to killing Adrian Johnson and Samuel Almanza just days apart in 2018. At the time of his confession, Geier was already serving time for a third murder from [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque Arts and Culture Director honored during retirement ceremony

  22-06-2026 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque honored and celebrated a woman who dedicated more than 30 years to advancing the arts, education, and community-centered initiatives across the metro. People celebrated Dr. Shelle Vanetten de Sanchez' retirement, as a part of the city's "Stories of Us" program. Sanchez served for nearly nine years as the city's arts and [...]
  
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• Rod Stewart given oxygen at Utah show, claims he almost 'fainted' on stage

  22-06-2026 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  Famed musical artist Rod Stewart said he "nearly [expletive] fainted" during a show just outside of SLC on Friday.
  
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• Water authority begins installation of solar-covered parking lot in Albuquerque

  22-06-2026 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The water utility authority is using the sun to help offset the costs of pumping water. The utility company, in partnership with the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, started construction on a parking area utilizing solar panels. Designers say the addition of solar will help offset more than 30% of the [...]
  
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• Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status

  22-06-2026 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers along with information about voters' citizenship status and other sensitive data.  District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, an appointee of former President Biden, said officials across numerous government agencies “haphazardly combined and repurposed the private information of millions of [...]
  
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• Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide: FDA

  22-06-2026 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  The recall applies to 100 and 1,000 tablet bottles of Chlorthalidone sold nationwide.
  
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• Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy

  22-06-2026 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  Etan had vanished while walking to the bus stop on May 25, 1979.A man who worked nearby later admitted to the crime under police questioning, but the circumstances surrounding his confessions have come under scrutiny.
  
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• Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with goal against Austria

  22-06-2026 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina’s match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.
  
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• Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

  22-06-2026 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. 
  
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• Oliver Tree's 'final wish' to be carried out after his death at 32, representatives say

  22-06-2026 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  Tree, aka Oliver Tree Nickell, was one of six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14.
  
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• Oscar-winning director's daughter and her husband found dead in car on California's I-5

  22-06-2026 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  A beloved California couple, longtime supporters and patrons of the San Francisco art community, were found dead inside their vehicle along a stretch of Interstate 5 north of Redding, according to law enforcement and multiple media reports.
  
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• 'Wheel of Fortune LIVE!' coming to Albuquerque

  22-06-2026 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Wheel of Fortune LIVE!" is coming to the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque in November. Hosted by a celebrity guest host, "Wheel of Fortune LIVE!" gives audience members the chance to solve puzzles, win prizes, and possibly become a Wheel of Fortune TV contestant. Additional prizes include vacations to destinations like Paris and Hawaii, or cash prizes [...]
  
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• What’s open/closed during the Fourth of July in Albuquerque?

  22-06-2026 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It's almost Independence Day. And this year, July 4 falls on a Saturday. Duke City residents may be wondering which city services will be open or closed on July 3 and 4. You can find a list below. Closures on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 Open on Saturday, July 4
  
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• Two new public single-stall bathrooms installed in Albuquerque

  22-06-2026 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has installed two new public restroom facilities at major transit hubs in the city. The new Portland Loo brand single-stall restrooms are now open at the Alvarado Transportation Center and the Central and Unser Transit Center. Both facilities feature the standard Portland Loo design, including heated water, handwashing [...]
  
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• Hot temperatures stick around through the week

  22-06-2026 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  Hotter temperatures continue across New Mexico this week as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest. Temperatures will climb above average through midweek, with highs reaching the 90s to triple digits. A backdoor cold front has been moving through eastern New Mexico this morning. This has brought breezy winds this morning and will keep temperatures cooler [...]
  
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• Metro Court creates set schedule to address homeless-related citations

  22-06-2026 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a dedicated Friday docket for certain homeless-related citations. The weekly Friday docket will start on July 17 and will be specifically for individuals cited for nine homeless-related city violations issued by the Albuquerque Police Department. For these specific case types, the initial court date will [...]
  
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• Clive Davis, music industry giant, dies

  22-06-2026 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  Clive Davis is largely to thank for names like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and more.
  
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• Water authority holds 'Rio Rally' scavenger hunt around Albuquerque

  22-06-2026 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is holding a scavenger hunt for kids through mid July. It's a way to learn about conservation, while collecting stickers and earning points across nearly 30 different locations around Albuquerque. The "Rio Rally" scavenger hunt runs from June 20 to July 12. Participants can keep an [...]
  
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• Woman, 76, killed after Tesla crashes into home: Texas sheriff

  22-06-2026 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  Video from the home shows the Tesla speeding across the lawn and colliding with the building.
  
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• Interactive map tracks screwworm spread

  22-06-2026 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  The interactive map below tracks the spread of New World screwworm cases across Texas and New Mexico and will be updated as new information becomes available. As of June 21, 2026, the USDA has confirmed 15 total cases in the region, and quarantine zones are shifting as state officials respond. The map breaks down where [...]
  
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• 'Co-branded' Bed Bath & Beyond stores opening in 22 cities, with more expected

  22-06-2026 17:41 via krqe.com
  
  Nearly 100 stores were set to be rebranded. A portion of those locations are now open.
  
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• Aerial footage shows expansive warehouse fire burning since Wednesday in Los Angeles area 

  22-06-2026 17:41 via krqe.com
  
  The fire started Wednesday afternoon and could take days to be extinguished.
  
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• Democratic-led states balk at 'Great American State Fair'

  22-06-2026 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  A grand state fair highlighting American culture is set to kick off on the National Mall this week ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, but several states have publicly said they will not attend the event. At least seven states led by Democratic governors have opted not to send official representatives to the "Great American [...]
  
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• Alan Greenspan dies at 100

  22-06-2026 16:59 via krqe.com
  
  Alan Greenspan, who served five terms as chair of the Federal Reserve, died on Monday at the age of 100. 
  
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• Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes

  22-06-2026 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  President Donald Trump’s relationship with key Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), is crumbling after repeated clashes over strategy on an array of issues. The two sides are splitting further apart as the midterm election nears, and GOP lawmakers fear the potential loss of both chambers of Congress.
  
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• Bernalillo County Animal Care Services hosts free microchip events this week

  22-06-2026 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Animal Care Services will be hosting a series of free microchip events this week. Microchipping can significantly improve the likelihood of reuniting lost pets with their families, Bernalillo County Animal Care Services said. “Every year, we see an increase in lost pets around holiday celebrations,” said Misha Goodman, Animal Care [...]
  
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