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Two dozen Albuquerque schools have new principals
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public School (APS) District has 24 new principals. Two more could be coming soon as the district is working on hiring to fill two additional vacancies. “We’re thrilled to welcome these individuals to their new schools,” APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said in a press release. “We’re confident they have the […]
Story time in the park continues at Albuquerque’s Jade Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools’ Story Time in the Park, the City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo County, KRQE Cares Books for Kids was out at Jade Park, where some students were read to by KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud. The students were read the children’s book “Grandma’s Feather Bed.” Students received lunch, a copy […]
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 celebrating Fourth of July with Freedom 4th
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The biggest Fourth of July celebration in New Mexico takes place tonight in Albuquerque. Freedom 4th starts at 3 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park. There will be plenty of games and activities for families, local food trucks, breweries and distillers. Country musician Michael Ray will headline the show. His performance starts at 7:45 p.m. Then, the night ends with a huge fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Massive Joshua Tree in Rio Rancho destroyed in Saturday’s 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, […]
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. […]
Mayor vetoes council’s proposal to eliminate threshold to win an election
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller vetoed the City Council’s proposal to change the city’s voting system Tuesday — saying the measure would “remove a level of accountability our constituents deserve.”. At their last meeting, councilors on a 6-3 vote approved a proposal to put on the November...
Bernalillo County offering free self-defense classes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is helping residents learn how to protect themselves with karate techniques from Japan’s southern islands. The county is partnering with Shorin Ryu Karate for self-defense classes every Monday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park. The classes are open to […]
SOARING TO SUCCESS: Los Chavez native helps save lives through Alaska Air National Guard
Life can take us down unexpected paths, but keeping an open mind and embracing change can lead to wonderful things, as Jasmine Massingill can attest. Massingill grew up in Los Chavez, attending Belen Family School and later Early College Academy in Albuquerque. Little did she know after exiting high school that she would soon be soaring through skies above Alaska as part of a search and rescue team with the Alaska Air National Guard.
Happy July Fourth from your friendly local ‘merciless Indian’
I don’t skip over any words in the Declaration of Independence. I find and lose meaning in the words that give Americans this day, this Independence Day, the ability to pop out and show the entire neighborhood how much they paid for the booms some of us light freely into the sky. For me the […] The post Happy July Fourth from your friendly local ‘merciless Indian’ appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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 […]
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
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.
Netflix $2B expansion in New Mexico will get hundreds of millions in tax breaks
Netflix will spend $2 billion to expand its Albuquerque Studios, solidifying its commitment to working in New Mexico. The expansion effort includes four new soundstages, three mills, one production office, two stage support buildings and will receive hundreds of millions in tax breaks. “We’re proud to see Netflix deepen its...
Meetings will take community input on opioid funds
Millions of dollars are coming to the Albuquerque area from opioid settlements and officials want public input on how to spend them. The first in a series of meeting kicks off Tuesday night hosted by Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque. The county and the city are working together...
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