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Albuquerque woman crowned as Miss New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque woman Mackenzie Sydow is the newly crowned Miss New Mexico. In 2019 Sydow became the full time caregiver of her brother Michael, who has autism, after both of their parents passed away unexpectedly. Monday, Sydow was crowned as Miss new Mexico and will go on to represent the state in the Miss […]
LIST: July 4 firework displays happening in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several events celebrating Independence Day are taking place this week across New Mexico. KRQE News 13 has complied the following list of events where fireworks will be set off. Albuquerque. The City of Albuquerque is hosting a free community event that will feature activities for...
City of Albuquerque prepares for Freedom Fourth celebrations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque announced what people can expect at this year’s Fourth Freedom celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park. The city shared some reminders for those attending the event and those planning to celebrate at home. Balloon Fiesta Park is getting ready for the Freedom Fourth celebration on Thursday. There is construction at the […]
Much of New Mexico is under flood watch after 100 rescued from waters over weekend
Weather forecasters warned Monday that much of New Mexico faces two more days of elevated threats of dangerous flooding like the walls of water over the weekend that caused severe damage, forced the rescues of 100 people and left parts of one town recently ravaged by wildfires covered in mud and debris.The body of one person was recovered from the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on Sunday, but it wasn't immediately clear if the death was flood related, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue. The death remained under investigation and no other details had been released.Most...
Albuquerque officials ask people to clear standing water to prevent mosquitos from breeding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is urging people to clear out standing water to help prevent mosquitos from breeding after recent flooding. The city said if anyone sees bottles, tires, or any container with water in it, to dump it out. Mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus, and heartworm. […]
Albuquerque adds electric vans to ABQ Ride
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has taken another step towards its climate goals. By adding five new electric vans, ABQ Ride is trying to get to zero emissions by 2040. “We continue to move the needle forward to zero emissions by 2040,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “This program is taking transit to […]
TUES: APS makes new superintendent official, Flooding threatens NM, + More
It’s official: A new superintendent takes the reins at APS — Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ. The transition of leadership at Albuquerque Public Schools is now official. Gabriella Durán Blakey, who had been the district’s acting superintendent since March, took over Monday as the head of an organization with 141 regular public schools, more than 70,000 students and a staff of more than 10,000.
Strange holidays for every day in July
AUSTIN (KXAN) — July in the U.S. is best known for Independence Day (and the fireworks that come with it), but that’s not the only thing worth celebrating. These other holidays are sure to make you question their existence. July 1. National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day &...
Massive Joshua Tree in Rio Rancho destroyed in Saturday’s intense storm
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho neighborhood is mourning the loss of a massive Joshua Tree after Saturday’s storm destroyed it. “We moved into this house in the 1990s and we just referred to it as the big cactus,” said homeowner Rusty Dils. “The house was built around 70 and we’re the second owner, […]
Watch a movie under the wings at the Nuclear History Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The next “Movies Under the Wings” event is coming on August 10 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. Guests will get the chance to watch “Raiders of the Lost Ark” among historic aircraft at the museum’s Heritage Park. People are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the […]
Bernalillo County hit with flooding from intense rains, power outages
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County experienced severe weather events on Saturday evening. The Metro saw flash flooding and severe thunderstorms, and authorities closed parts of Downtown Albuquerque due to the standing water. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they had multiple calls for flood channel rescue and water emergencies. According to the PNM outage map, more than […]
Visit Albuquerque features July events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –June has arrived and Sarah East from Visit Albuquerque has a list of things happening around the city throughout the month. Freedom 4th New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Lavender in the Village Festival Route 66 Summerfest
Flash Flood Watch: Timing when the rain will impact Albuquerque
A flood watch has been issued for central New Mexico. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas and Ruidoso are included in the flood watch. A risk of flash flooding continues today for most areas under the flood watch. In areas around burn scars, destructive debris flows are possible in areas along...
Bernalillo County and Albuquerque approve green finance program
(The Center Square) - Bernalillo County and Albuquerque are the first local governments in New Mexico to pass legislation opting into the New Mexico C-PACE program, according to the state's Economic Development Department. New Mexico adopted the C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) program in 2023 to help eligible property owners receive long-term financing for many energy-efficient and climate-resilient improvements. "The financing is then secured via a special improvement assessment...
Albuquerque rolls out electric vans for its on-demand ‘microtransit’ program
The City of Albuquerque started piloting a “microtransit” program earlier this year, where rides can be requested in a couple dense areas that lack sufficient bus routes. The city rolled out new electric vans for the ABQ Ride Connect program Tuesday. The city spent $537,000 in Federal Transit...
KRQE Newsfeed: Fire containment, New laws, More storms, Celebrating safely, Miss New Mexico
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Increased containment in Ruidoso fires – Weekend moisture helped crews fight the wildfires in Ruidoso. As of Monday both the South Fork and Salt fires are 84% contained. Combined, the two fires have burned more than 25,000 acres. Crews are nearly done with structure assessment and are focusing […]
Letter to the Editor: We should grow the Valle de Oro
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. We created the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge hand-in-hand with Albuquerque’s. South Valley community. In just one decade, lands that were once home to a dairy. operation next to a heavy industrial zone have blossomed into one of New...
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