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City of Albuquerque launching Native American housing survey
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is launching a Native American housing survey to find out how to make sure homes meet the needs of Native American families. The survey is the first of its kind that focuses on Native American housing needs and experiences. The city’s...
Get ready for the 37th Tour of the Gila bicycle race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 37th Tour of the Gila bicycle stage race is coming up from April 24 – 28. The race, based out of Silver City, takes riders through scenic landscapes and steep hills. The 2024 Tour of the Gila is the only stage race sanctioned by the UCI in North America and is […]
Albuquerque schools lock neighbors out of tracks and tennis courts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque Public Schools receives millions of dollars in voter-approved bonds to build schools and athletic facilities. These are basically loans funded by your tax dollars. But, now the district has put up fences and locked gates throughout the city preventing people who live in the neighborhoods from using tracks and tennis courts after school hours.
Changes in homebuying affecting Albuquerque market
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A change in the way real estate agents get paid commissions has raised big questions about how it will impact the housing market. It's all because the National Association of Realtors recently settled a historic class action lawsuit. "It's changing how a potential compensation of commissions...
BCSO releasing details on three recent deputy-involved shootings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is holding a news conference on Tuesday, April 16 to release details on three recent deputy-involved shootings. March 17, 2024 BCSO deputies were involved in a shooting with Jaremy Smith, who is accused of shooting and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. BCSO said a […]
KRQE Weather Academy visits Marie Hughes Elementary School
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local students at Marie Hughes Elementary School got a lesson on the weather from KRQE Meteorologist Erica Meyer. Each student received an official Weather Academy certificate. Teachers, if you want one of News 13’s metrologists to speak to your class, click here. However, KRQE’s Weather...
Albuquerque schools officer previously resigned after misfire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Los Lunas police officer resigned shortly after he accidentally shot off his gun in an office. Two weeks later, that same police officer joined the Albuquerque Public Schools as a resource officer. Police footage from February of this year shows Sgt. Buster Whitley walking through the hallway pointing his gun around. Moments later, a shot went off.
Salmonella outbreak linked to item sold at Trader Joe’s in 29 states
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to herbs sold at Trader Joe's stores.
BCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot fired
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A seemingly accidental gunshot from a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy led to him being removed from the field to be re-trained and he was training a new deputy when it happened. “In the midst of what is starting to be a chaotic situation they are still responsible for providing training for those […]
City of Albuquerque hosting annual 50+ Senior Tech Connect Fair
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs is teaming up with Adelante DiverseIT and Teeniors to host the annual 50+Senior Tech Connect Fair at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on April 19. The event is free to attend and aims to educate seniors on how to […]
Albuquerque water authority proposes raising utility rates
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuqeurque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is looking to raise water utility rates this summer. The last time water and sewer rates increase was in 2022. The proposal says the combined water and sewer bill for a typical single-family house using 5,000 gallons of water should go up a little more than […]
10 Cities Whose Drivers Ranked Worst in The Country
Trying to determine the 10 cities whose drivers ranked worst in the country is kind of tough, to be honest, but it’s doable. It might surprise you to learn which cities were rated as the worst. Albuquerque-New Mexico One might have expected to see Los Angeles, CA at the top, or some other packed city. … The post 10 Cities Whose Drivers Ranked Worst in The Country appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Former New Mexico football player convicted of robbing a postal carrier
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former University of New Mexico football player has been convicted of robbing a U.S. postal carrier and is facing up to 10 years in prison, authorities said Monday. Prosecutors said 28-year-old Rayshawn Boyce, of Albuquerque, also was found guilty by a federal jury of stealing a key belonging to the U.S. Postal Service and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. A sentencing date for Boyce hasn’t been scheduled yet. Boyce and a co-defendant pulled a mail carrier out of his truck in January 2022 in the International District and demanded his keys at gunpoint before a neighbor who witnessed the altercation intervened, prosecutors said.
Body camera video shows pursuit, capture of man accused of killing NMSP officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office released deputy body camera footage from the pursuit and capture of a man who was wanted for killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Jaremy Smith, 33, of Marion, South Carolina, made his way to Albuquerque two...
Large turnout celebrates Laguna Burger's opening
On a packed Tuesday morning, Laguna Burger officially opened for business in Rio Rancho. The native-owned location opened at 11 a.m. April 16 with the restaurants indoor and outdoor spaces were full of people during its celebration.
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