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Green flag raised on Balloon Fiesta Day 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 5, marks the launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. After winds caused the yellow flag to be raised and delayed the start of fiesta, a green flag was sent up just after 7:30 a.m., signaling that balloons can lift off in the mass ascension Saturday morning. At 6 […]
VIDEO: Bait car thief tracked by APD
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department was looking for a known car thief after being alerted about a bait car being taken last month. They chased the suspect into a northeast Albuquerque neighborhood before losing him. Newly-released video shows you his joyride in the stolen car, and what happened when APD called in backup […]
'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.The nine-day gathering draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and pilots to New Mexico each fall for the rare opportunity to be within arm’s reach as the giant balloons are unpacked and inflated.Balloons took flight to screams of delight after a brief weather delay and were spirited away by a gentle breeze. Propane burners roared and hundreds of balloons — from traditional globes to cartoonish figures — rose to speckle...
Albuquerque mother of baby that overdosed on fentanyl sentenced
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mother of a baby who overdosed on fentanyl was sentenced to drug court Friday morning. Chanel Gallegos pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse not resulting in death and possession of a controlled substance in August. The Albuquerque Police Department was called to the home of David Olivas and Gallegos back […]
Bystander helps BCSO stop woman fleeing on bike
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County deputies who were chasing a suspect on a bicycle got an assist from a bystander who took down the fleeing woman. Dolores Chavez was on probation for breaking into a home near Louisiana and Central in April 2023. In September, she reportedly failed to appear for a probation appointment. On […]
Trial date set for man accused in deadly ambush of New Mexico State Police officer
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion man accused in March of setting a deadly roadside ambush that claimed the life of a New Mexico State Police officer is set for trial later this month, federal court records show. Jury selection in the case of 33-year-old Jaremy Smith will begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. […]
New Mexico high school football Thursday night highlights – Week 7
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Week 7 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday night. Here is a look at the scores and some of the highlights. In a rare Thursday night appearance, Artesia was in action on the road against Santa Teresa. The Bulldogs won 57-0 Longtime rivals Albuquerque Academy and St. Pius […]
Volcano Vista basketball star announces college decision
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The back-to-back Gatorade New Mexico boys basketball player of the year has made his college decision. Volcano Vista senior Kenyon Aguino revealed that he is taking his talents to the University of Montana. “It was definitely a tough decision,” said Aguino. “We came down here the other night and sat for three […]
Animal Welfare Dept. comments after suspicious death prompts removal of 19 dogs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over a month after a dog attack in Albuquerque left a woman with life-threatening injuries, the city has seized those dogs and arrested their owner as police now investigate a death at the home. “They should not have been in that yard; they should not have been in that lady’s custody,” said Celestina […]
PHOTOS: Two hot air balloons greet students before the bell at Barcelona Elementary
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque elementary students and their families woke up early on Friday to watch hot air balloons inflate at their schools as part of the Albuquerque Aloft program. Kids, parents, and teachers got an opportunity to see how the balloons are set up, inflated, and taken down, and also talk to the […]
High school football Saturday highlights – Week 7
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Week seven of high school football in New Mexico came to a close with Saturday’s slate of games. Here is a look at scores and some highlights. Miyamura: 36 — Highland: 31 Hope Christian: 7 — St. Michael’s: 60 Santa Fe Indian: 8 — McCurdy: 56
Warm and dry conditions persist
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 […]
A sign of the times: Balloon Fiesta mixes tradition with high-tech drones
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hot air balloons are not the only things that take to the sky during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Since 2022, high-tech drones equipped with a bright LED light source have illuminated the sky and often formed iconic New Mexican symbols. But what does it take to put on this type of […]
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