Albuquerque news

• Taos Regional Airport adds new air service to Texas, California

  25-09-2024 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – New flights are coming to the Taos Regional Airport. The town announced that an $8.2 million grant awarded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, coupled with a previous allocation of $3.2 million received earlier this year, has allowed for new routes.The planned slate for winter flights starting December 9, 2024, through March 31, 2025, will be:
  Austin, Texas (EDC)Dallas, Texas (DAL)Los Angeles County/Burbank, California (BUR)San
  
  Read more

• Bernalillo County Fire Rescue receives new truck

  14-11-2024 03:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After waiting for nearly five years, the Bernalillo County Fire Department received a brand new fire truck on Wednesday. Fire departments around the country have a special ceremony for just such an occasion by pushing the truck into the station.Albuquerque and Bernalillo County set to use up COVID-19 relief funds before deadline"The push-in ceremony dates back to the early days of the fire service. When they had horse and carriage drawn fire trucks, and they
  
  Read more

• Man at the center of deadly Albuquerque movie theater shooting pleads no contest

  14-11-2024 03:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a dispute over a movie theater seat last year left one man dead, the man who pulled the trigger, pled no contest on Wednesday. On the day his trial was set to begin, Enrique Padilla went before a judge and cut a deal that could send him to prison for nearly two decades.   Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Inve
  
  Read more

• New Mexico's largest school district continues to see teacher vacancies

  14-11-2024 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- As of September 9, Albuquerque Public Schools had more than 200 teacher vacancies. The vacancies inside APS mirror much of what the rest of the state is seeing. "What I can tell you is that we have not been sitting on our hands so to speak, waiting for teachers to apply to positions that may be vacant," said Dr. Antonio González, Deputy Superintendent of Leadership and Learning."But we've been working proactively to grow our own in relationship to building t
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Officials, advocates speak on new SNAP work requirements

  14-11-2024 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thousands of New Mexicans are reacting to a new change in how the state gives out food benefits which will soon require proof of work in order to keep those benefits. Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls found at southeastern New Mexico propertyNews: New SNAP work requ
  
  Read more

• Otter population making comeback in New Mexico

  14-11-2024 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – They used to be found in rivers across New Mexico, but for years they've been mostly absent. Now, the state believes restoration efforts are helping otters make a comeback in the state. “Like many species, they were eventually extirpated from their native range in New Mexico likely as a result of over-harvesting,” said Executive Director Jesse Deubel, New Mexico Wildlife Federation.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses
  
  Read more

• High schools honor student athletes for national signing day

  14-11-2024 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High school student athletes from around the country are signing with colleges to continue their athletic career at the next level. Here is a look at some athletes from New Mexico who have done so.A total of six student athletes were honored at Eldorado High School. Jaiya Daniels will continue her track career at the University of Houston for former head coach and former Olympian Carl Lewis."I'm so excited to have this moment and spend it with like not only my
  
  Read more

• Warmer weather returning through the end of this week

  14-11-2024 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather returns to New Mexico through the end of this week. A storm will bring rain and snow chances back to the state this weekend.
  It's a cooler afternoon across New Mexico Wednesday behind a cold front that swept across the state yesterday. The biggest drop in temperatures has been in southern New Mexico where it's as much as 15° cooler compared to yesterday afternoon. Tonight, it's going to be an even colder night, but a warming trend begins Thursday afternoon. This warming trend
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Parking fees to be implemented at Santa Fe Regional Airport

  14-11-2024 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New parking fees are coming to the Santa Fe Regional Airport. The city said starting December 1, parking will be free for the first 30 minutes. From there, it will cost $7 a day.New Mexico sees increase in freshman college enrollmentThe city urged travelers to plan accordingly.
  
  Read more

• Bella Hines lands NIL deal with Jordan brand

  14-11-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bella Hines continues to trailblaze both on and off the court. Her latest accolade came in the form of an NIL (name image and likeness) agreement with Jordan brand. She is the now the only active high school player, boy or girl, to be a Jordan athlete.
  According to a report from Mat Issa of Forbes, the deal includes cash, a monthly merchandise allotment and monthly Jordan product packages. The deal was negotiated by her agent, Daveed Cohen.Hines is committed
  
  Read more

• A look inside the lab that tested for E. coli in New Mexico after nationwide outbreak

  14-11-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not a pleasant topic—testing stool samples when rumors of an outbreak hits the public consciousness, like the recent McDonald's E. coli outbreak. However, the New Mexico Department of Health Scientific Laboratories (NMDOHSL) were at the helm in early October when it came to figuring out if a national E. coli outbreak was festering in the state.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how
  
  Read more

• Trump draft executive order would set up board to oust generals en masse: Report

  13-11-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The transition team for President-elect Trump is working on an executive order that would speed up the firing of top military brass if signed, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.The draft executive order would set up a “warrior board” of retired generals and noncommissioned officers given power to review three- and four-star officers and to recommend anyone “lacking in requisite leadership qualities,” according to the document, reviewed by the Journal.I
  
  Read more

• Amazon launching new storefront with most items under $10

  13-11-2024 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  Amazon has launched a low-cost online storefront featuring electronics, apparel and other products priced at under $20, an effort to compete with discount retailers that have increasingly encroached on the e-commerce giant's turf.In a blog post on Wednesday, the company said the new Amazon Haul storefront will mostly feature products that cost less than $10 and offer free delivery on orders over $25. Amazon plans to ship the products to U.S. customers from a warehouse it operates in Ch
  
  Read more

• Is it legal to buy human bones online?

  13-11-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- Recent New Mexico news involving the discovery of human skulls and other bone fragments brings to light a unique question: Can you legally buy human bones online?On Tuesday, the Lea County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating human remains found in Jal, New Mexico that were believed to linked to a missing persons case from 2019. The narrative shifted Wednesday when authorities stated the skulls were possibly purchased online over the course of several years. Lea Cou
  
  Read more

• Santa Fe police increase patrols at schools due to speeding, drop off violations

  13-11-2024 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department is increasing its presence at school zones throughout the city. The department said they have received requests for extra patrols at schools like Ortiz Middle School, Ramirez Thomas Elementary, and El Camino Real Academy with parents seeing speeding, and cars dropping off or picking up students outside loading zones.Officials holding town hall in Roswell for flood victimsSFPD also reached out on social media to encourage people to
  
  Read more

• 'This car is going to make a big difference': Albuquerque single mom receives free vehicle

  13-11-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A single mother who immigrated to Albuquerque got a free car on Wednesday thanks to a national program. Yuneisy Ovens Hernandez immigrated to the United States 18 years ago, after working in ophthalmology in Cuba.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls found at sou
  
  Read more

• Why you might see coyotes in your neighborhood this winter?

  13-11-2024 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the weather gets nippier and the sun sets sooner, the likelihood of running into a coyote goes up. So what should you do if you encounter one, and what kind of coyotes do we have in New Mexico?According to Chaz Moxley, Curator of Mammals with the ABQ BioPark, there are 19 subspecies of coyotes and New Mexico is home to 16 of them. That being said, the ones you might see in the Albuquerque area will most likely be the Texas Plains Coyote or the Mearns Coyote alon
  
  Read more

• Appeals court upholds Fabian Gonzales' conviction

  13-11-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of the man who tried to cover up the Victoria Martens murder. Fabian Gonzales is serving a 37.5-year sentence for dismembering the ten-year-old's body in an effort to get rid of it. Third times a charm? State lawmaker pushing to increase penalties for auto theft, againPolice found the charred remains in an apartment building near Irving Blvd. and Golf Course Rd. Gonzales appealed six of his seven coun
  
  Read more

• New Mexico sees increase in freshman college enrollment

  13-11-2024 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Freshman college enrollment continues to rise in New Mexico. According to the New Mexico Higher Education Department, first-time enrollment has increased more than 9% in the fall semester.Albuquerque students collect donations for Gateway West shelterFreshman enrollment in the state has increased each of the last four fall semesters from more than 9,000 students to more than 12,000 this fall.
  
  Read more

• Albuquerque students collect donations for Gateway West shelter

  13-11-2024 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With colder weather making its way into the forecast, students at an Albuquerque charter school donated hundreds of items to the city's Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness.Students at Alice King Community School, with the help of the city, collected items including clothing, hygiene products, and handmade blankets. The effort was part of the student's service-learning class and will help people at Gateway West.Story continues below
  Investigation:
  
  Read more

• Historic St. James Hotel under new ownership

  13-11-2024 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The historic St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, closed its doors earlier this year, but is now coming under new ownership.Governor appoints new division director of New Mexico Film OfficeThe hotel has been acquired by M Vacation Properties & Resorts, which is headquartered in Red River. The hotel was built in the late 1800's and was frequented by people such as Annie Oakley, Jesse James and Buffalo Bill, among others. M Vacation Properties & Reso
  
  Read more

• US 550 Red Mountain Pass reopened after rockfall caused closure

  13-11-2024 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – US 550 Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray is back open after being closed due to a rockfall.New SNAP work requirements being implemented in New MexicoOfficials say a rockfall happened November 13, around 2:30 a.m. Crews worked to break up the rockfall and remove it from the roadway. The road was reopened around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
  
  Read more

• Officials holding town hall in Roswell for flood victims

  13-11-2024 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — FEMA officials are in Roswell to help people affected by recent flooding. A town hall is being held Wednesday, November 13 at the Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus at 5:30 pm.
  Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls found at southeastern New Mexico propertyNews:
  
  Read more

• Warm end to the week with another storm on the way

  13-11-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front yesterday night successfully cooled off temperatures across New Mexico today. The cold front has completely moved out of the state and is now over Texas.
  These cool temperatures will not be lasting very long. A high pressure system is forming to the southeast of New Mexico. This high pressure will strengthen and continue to move eastward through Friday. This high pressure system will bring clear and sunny skies to New Mexico. The high pressure will also cause rising temperatures thr
  
  Read more

• These GM pickups, SUVs are being recalled over problem that can increase crash risk

  13-11-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.The recall in the U.S. covers certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups from the 2020 through 2022 model years. Also included are the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.Documents posted Wednesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration webs
  
  Read more

• City of Albuquerque hosting Ageless Artisan Craft Fair

  13-11-2024 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs is kicking off the holiday season with the Ageless Artisan Craft Fair. The fair will be November 16, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center.
  Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls foun
  
  Read more

• Governor appoints new division director of New Mexico Film Office

  13-11-2024 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office.  Graham, a native New Mexican, has more than 25 years of experience managing film and television productions, with credits that include "Black Summer" (Netflix), "Walker: Independence" (CBS Studios), and "Z Nation" (Syfy). He assumed the role on Tuesday.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob
  
  Read more

• Jo's Farms hosting "Fa La La La Lavender" holiday market

  13-11-2024 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the holiday season quickly approaching, Jo's Farm in Albuquerque is getting ready for its upcoming "Fa La La La Lavender" holiday cheer market. The event will be November 15, from 3 - 7 p.m. and November 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Jo's Farm.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long?Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens?Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 hum
  
  Read more

• First Judicial District Attorney's Office in Santa Fe closed due to gas leak

  13-11-2024 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The First Judicial District Attorney's Office in Santa Fe is closed because of a gas leak. The leak was detected on Tuesday and the DA's Office will be closed until repairs can be made. Officials said that a contractor will be on-site Wednesday. Third times a charm? State lawmaker pushing to increase penalties for auto theft, againEmployees will work from home and the Courts will remain open for trials.
  
  Read more

• Disaster unemployment assistance available for Chaves County flood victims

  13-11-2024 15:54 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Residents and businesses in Chaves County who lost work due to recent flooding can now receive financial help from the federal government.Third times a charm? State lawmaker pushing to increase penalties for auto theft, againPresident Biden has approved federal disaster aid for the state, making disaster unemployment assistance available to anyone whose employment was ended or interrupted by the severe weather events. The state's Department of Workforce So
  
  Read more

Follow @Albuquerque_Nws on Twitter!