Albuquerque city councilors, Woodworkers Association build doghouses for program - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Two Albuquerque city councilors and a local organization lent a hand to Animal Welfare's Community Doghouse program. Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champion each provided $1,500 from their constituent fund to build 30 doghouses for those in need.Albuquerque Public Schools will offer both art and music at elementary schoolsThe Albuquerque Woodworkers Association used wafer board to build them at a lower cost. Animal Welfare says the program has distribu

AFR: 4 injured in crash in northeast Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said four people were injured in a rollover crash just after 6 p.m. on Thursday. It happened near Juan Tabo Blvd. and Indian School Rd. involving three vehicles. AFR said due to the severity of the damage, one of the patients had to be extricated. The collision caused a vehicle to hit a building causing structural damage.Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoTwo patients with severe injuries were taken to the hospit

Man accused in Clovis double murder, kidnapping to appear in federal court on Friday

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) –The man accused of killing two women in Clovis and kidnapping a ten-month-old will face a judge on Friday in New Mexico. Alek Collins is accused of shooting Samantha Cisnerosand Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis in early May.Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoPolice say he also shot a five-year-old girl before kidnapping an infant and taking the infant to Abilene, Texas where he was arrested a few days later. Abilene poli

Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, Colorado

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says two people accused of an April murder have been arrested by United States Marshals in Alamosa, Colorado. Euphemia Rivas and Jacob Romero are accused of murdering Alexander DeHerrera at the Cinnamon Tree Apartments near Central and Louisiana on April 19.New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 16 yearsPolice say the two shot DeHerrera with a shotgun while he was in his car and also hit Rivas' sister who was da

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City of Santa Fe unveils resolution to give homes to two controversial statues

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – Two bronze monuments that have stirred years of controversy in Santa Fe, now have a new fate. The mayor announced thereturn to public view for a statue of a Spanish conquistador and a sculpture of two Native American runners.Story continues below
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Bella Hines leaves Eldorado to help start ABC Prep girls team

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico high school girls basketball world will look a little different next season. Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC) revealed that it's starting a girls prep team with Eldorado's Bella Hines as its first player.ABC has found success in its boys prep team over the last few seasons. Multiple players who have played for ABC Prep, including local players, have earned college scholarships through the experience, and now girls are getting the opportunity.

Duke City BMX to host USA spring nationals this weekend

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque is set to host the USA BMX spring nationals for a third consecutive year. The event runs Friday-Sunday and features over 1,200 riders from across the country.New Mexico has multiple riders who are among the best in the world and are excited to represent on a home track. Danica Appenzeller is racing in the 13-year-old expert class after participating in multiple big-time races around the world. With aspirations of an Olympic future, and having an

Albuquerque hosting its first-ever cricket tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –It's not well-known in the United Statesdespite being one of the most popular sports worldwide but cricket is making a breakthrough in Albuquerque this weekend with the city hosting a big tournament for the first time.Story continues below
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High fire danger continues into Memorial Day Weekend

Windier, dry and warm weather will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. This will bring a very high fire danger, especially on Saturday.
Windier weather has returned to New Mexico Thursday afternoon. West, southwest winds are gusting anywhere from 25 to 40+ mph. This is bringing some extremely dry air into the state and warmer temperatures. This wind will die down for most overnight, but a few breezy spots will remain. Winds are expected to be breezy and locally windy again Friday afternoon.

New Mexico forests gear up for windy Memorial Day Weekend

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Thousands of people are gearing up to get outdoors this Memorial Day Weekend and despite fire season concerns, many won't face major fire restrictions in some of New Mexico’s most popular areas.KRQE News 13's meteorologists are forecasting strong winds Saturday and Sunday with dry air raising fire concerns. “Campfires are a wonderful camping experience, but we also want to make sure if you're camping and if you have a campfire, that you always make sure

Albuquerque man accused of murder to stay behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An 18-year-old accused of a murder last month will stay in custody. Investigators say Angelo Andrade and another suspect shot and killed Jeremiah Houston in a downtown parking lot.Man pleads guilty to 2023 shooting that left a man deadAn autopsy revealed Houston was shot at least ten times. Andrade was arrested in the South Valley last week.

New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 16 years

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) –U.S. Marshals have arrested a homicide suspect in Mexico. The man, 45-year-old Oswaldo Corral, was wanted in connection to a 2008 homicide in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, Doña Ana County officials say.The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office has been on the lookout for Corral for over a decade in connection to several additional crimes, including armed robbery, aggravated burglary, and alleged involvement in a 2008 shooting at the Las Cruces Sun L

Home Run Derby X is coming to Isotopes Park. What is it?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – This week the Isotopes and Major League Baseball announced that Home Run Derby X (HRDX) is coming to Albuquerque on August 23. So, what does that mean?Holland named co-player of the year, 4 Lobos named All-Mountain WestEssentially, HRDX is a co-ed form of three-on-three baseball. Unlike a traditional home run derby, HRDX is a team-based format, and defense matters. Each event features four teams consisting of an MLB legend, a female player from softball/wom

Roswell to host National Championship Air Races beginning in 2025

ROSWELL, N.M.(KRQE) – Roswell will now be the home for the National Championship Air Races. The Reno Air Racing Association revealed Thursday afternoon that the event will be relocated to the Roswell Air Center starting in 2025. Roswell was one of six cities in the running and beat out finalists Pueblo, Colorado, and Casper, Wyoming.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.

Man held in connection to shooting that led to APD chief's crash

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The man accused of a shooting that Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said caused him to take off and crash into a car will be held behind bars. Michael Mountjoy was arrested last week for the February shooting.City review board determines crash involving Chief Harold Medina was “non-preventable”According to the criminal complaint, Mountjoy was fighting with a man near Central and Alvarado when he fired a single shot but didn

New Mexico gets roughly $19 million to fight forever chemicals in drinking water

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –It is one of the most critical threats to drinking water across New Mexico. Now, the state's push to clean up 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) just got a big boost from the federal government, to the tune of roughly $19 million.
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Senate bill would recognize May as Latin Music Appreciation Month

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –United States Senator Ben Ray Lujan is behind a bill to recognize Latino musicians. The New Mexico Democrat teamed up with Florida Republican Marco Rubio on a resolution designated May as Latin Music Appreciation Month.Albuquerque mayor sounds off about city council proposals, budgetThey say it would celebrate the impact Latin music has had on the U.S. and encourage awareness of its cultural importance and history. The bill highlights dozens of prominent figu

New solar farm completed in Los Lunas

LOS LUNAS, N.M.(KRQE) –PNM and community leaders celebrated the completion of a new solar farm in Valencia County Thursday.The Sky Ranch Solar Energy Center has more than 412,300 panels and can produce up to 190 megawatts of power. That is enough electricity to power 51,000 homes a year. "This project puts us one step closer to our goal at PNM, of being 100 percent carbon-free in the future. We are already more than halfway there," said Laura Sanchez, executive director of Gove

Albuquerque police hold annual law enforcement memorial service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department hosted the annual law enforcement memorial ceremony at Civic Plaza on Thursday morning. City and law enforcement leaders paid tribute to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.City of Albuquerque says new LED lighting at Veterans Memorial Park will save moneySpeakers addressed the audience about the increased danger that law enforcement faces with more guns than ever out on the streets. At the ceremony, a be

Holland named co-player of the year, 4 Lobos named All-Mountain West

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Mountain West conference revealed its 2024 baseball awards on Thursday. The Lobos were well represented, as Jake Holland was named co-player of the year, while three other UNM players — Reed Spenrath, Will Asby, and Khalil Walker — were named to the all-conference team.Albuquerque Academy hires new girls basketball coachHolland was named conference player of the year alongside Air Force's Jay Thomason. The Lobos senior catcher finished the s

Program offers free pool passes to Bernalillo County, Albuquerque families

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Bernalillo County is trying to prevent kids from going in ditches or arroyos this summer with the "Ditch the Ditches" program.The program, which is in its 29th year, is designed to educate families on the risks associated with playing in ditches and arroyos, aiming for zero drownings or accidents in these areas. The program offers local children a complimentary one-day entry to the City of Albuquerque or Bernalillo County Pools.Bernalillo County free

Scottie Scheffler arrest: Louisville police say officer did not have bodycam activated

(NewsNation) –Authorities in Kentucky released new details Thursday about the arrest of Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, as the investigation continues into whether officers followed the Louisville Metro Police Department's policies in the arrest.Scheffler, 27, was arrested Friday after he attempted to drive past a police officer on his way into the Valhalla Golf Club, where he was scheduled to play in the 2024 PGA Championship, ESPN reporterJeff Darlington firs

Louisville police release Scottie Scheffler arrest video

(NewsNation) –Authorities in Kentucky released new footage from the dayScottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, was arrested, and announced that the arresting officer violated the Louisville Metro Police Department’s policies during the incident.LMPD posted footage from the time of the arrest last Friday, taken from a fixedpole cameraand thedash camof a police car, on YouTube Thursday.“We are not aware at this time of any video footag

FEMA seeks feedback on Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –FEMA will launch an experience survey this month for wildfire victims who have worked with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office.At the end of May, representatives from FEMA will begin reaching out to claimants via phone calls and mailed surveys to inquire about their overall experience with the FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office. FEMA said the surveys will be analyzed and used to inform future process improvements.Hermits Peak

Bonito Lake reopening for fishing after over a decade of post-fire cleanup

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Bonito Lake in Ruidoso is set to reopen for fishing after over a decade of remediation. The lake was impacted by the 2012 Little Bear Fire but is finally opening for fishing once again on May 25.Bonito Lake was filled with hundreds of thousands of cubic feet of debris in storm events after the 2012 fire. The City of Alamogordo then received help from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to begin remediation. Now, e

A bit windier and warmer today

Westerly winds have picked up across the state, bringing gustier breezes this afternoon across the state up to 20-35 mph. The westerly winds are bringing warmer temperatures across the state this afternoon, especially for eastern New Mexico with 90s returning. Seasonable to slightly above average temperatures will remain pretty consistent over the next few days.Windy weather this afternoon combined with the warmer temperatures has led to increased fire danger this afternoon with Red Flag Warning

Man accused of pointing gun at an officer held until trial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Joey White, accused of pointing a gun at an Albuquerque police officer, will be held behind bars until trial.Attempted riot stopped at Otero County jailAccording to a criminal complaint, an APD officer stopped White near Central and Mesilla on May 16. During the interaction a baggie containing drugs fell out of White's pocket and he took off on foot. During the chase, White allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, which led to the officer firing two shots in

Bernalillo County free Summer Lunch Program returns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Bernalillo County is bringing back its summer lunch program for 2024. Beginning June 3, various sites around Bernalillo County will serve free lunch daily to kids between the ages of 1 - 18. There will be no lunch service on June 19 and July 4th.
Summer Lunch Program Rules:
Must be a child or teen between the ages of 1 to 18 years old to receive a mealMeals must be consumed at the meal site (except for non-congregate sites)All meals are served on a first com

New community hospital coming to Farmington, New Mexico

FARMINGTON, N.M.(KRQE) – A Texas-based hospital group, Exceptional Healthcare, is bringing a new facility to Farmington. The hospital is set to open in 2025."We are excited to bring high-quality patient centered healthcare services to the Farmington community through the construction of this hospital," Exceptional Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Saeed Mahboubi said in a press release . "Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities by expanding h

City of Albuquerque says new LED lighting at Veterans Memorial Park will save money

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park in southeast Albuquerque received new lighting that will save money, according to the city.The 25-acre park has new LED lights that are now "brighter and showcase many features throughout the park, including the branch of service flags," according to a news release from the city. The new lights reduce energy costs and are monitored by the city's "Balanced Resource Acquisition and Information Network”(B.R.A.I