Albuquerque news

• ABQ BioPark announces death of locally-loved snake

  06-10-2024 04:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark Zoo announced an iconic resident has sadly passed away.Carl, the king cobra, has passed away from a bacterial infection.Carl came to the ABQ BioPark in 2011. The king cobra was 24 years old, and zoo officials said most only live about 20 years. Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival returns for 34th eventZoo keepers will remember Carl as spunky and full of life in his habitat with one saying he enjoyed just how active he was.Many visitors said t
  
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• Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival returns for 34th event

  06-10-2024 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The iconic big white tent in front of Sandia Resort and Casino is back for the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival.The festival is celebrating its 34th year, hosting over 200 of the nation's best artists and craftsmen.Officials said this year the show coincides with Balloon Fiesta to offer shoppers a full-day, one-of-a-kind experience you can only find in New Mexico. PHOTOS: Mass Ascension on the first day of 2024 Balloon Fiesta"We have a fairly loyal follow
  
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• Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt upset No. 1 Alabama

  06-10-2024 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Diego Pavia continues to prove his doubters wrong. The former Volcano Vista and NMSU quarterback, now starting for Vanderbilt, upset No. 1 Alabama on Saturday with a 40-35 win.Pavia played a crucial role in the Commodores win. Against the Crimson Tide defense, Pavia completed 16-20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns. He also racked up 49 yards on the ground.
  The victory marks the Commodores first-ever win against a top five opponent and first win inside
  
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• Warm and dry conditions persist

  06-10-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  On Sunday morning, winds will again be light, but will be out of the north-northeast, pushing the balloons into the city. Winds aloft will also be out of the northeast. Temperatures may be a couple degrees cooler Sunday morning. A backdoor cold front moves in Sunday afternoon, and that could bring a slightly breezy east canyon wind into the Metro in the late afternoon and evening hours, which could bring a slight breeze to the evening activities.Winds look like they will stay light each and ever
  
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• NM Tourism Dept. calls for hot air balloon emoji via petition

  06-10-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tourism Department has launched a petition. They're calling on the nonprofit that reviews and approves emojis.The department is looking to create a hot air balloon emoji, and it's been pending since 2020. Read about Balloon Fiesta here!NMTD wants balloon enthusiasts to add their names to a petition.“In a world of global communication, emojis have emerged as a way for all of us to communicate meaning and experience no matter where we are from,&r
  
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