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Isotopes and Dion’s summer reading program sees record-breaking participation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a record-breaking turnout for this year’s summer reading program hosted by Dions and the Albuquerque Isotopes. More than 7,600 students participated in this year’s Club Read with more than 55,000 books being read for the program. The program encourages students to keep reading during the summer and rewards them with […]
Albuquerque cemetery could be added to the city’s landmark list
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a cemetery in southeast Albuquerque, with many styles of headstones and tombs and with names you might recognize from downtown street signs. It’s where city founders, governors, and rough riders, to name a few, were laid to rest. “This is an important place for the city of Albuquerque and the history […]
331 Years of Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo
For the past 331 years, the town of Bernalillo has upheld a longstanding tradition celebrating the resettlement of New Mexico following a revolt in Texas. Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo is an annual event that has been passed down from generation to generation since Aug. 10, 1693.
ABC-7 StormTrack: Above normal temperatures continue in the Borderland, rain chance remains slim
Happy Saturday to the Borderland! I am forecasting mostly dry and above-normal temperatures for the Borderland this weekend. Chances for showers and thunderstorms are low, but I cannot rule out a stray shower or two this weekend. Daily highs will be approximately in the mid to upper 90s some areas may see triple-digits.
NASA will launch 8 scientific balloons from New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – NASA will launch eight scientific balloons at the agency’s balloon launch facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The balloon flights carrying “scientific experiments and technology demonstrations” are scheduled to launch from mid-August through mid-October. NASA said the flights will support 16 missions,...
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Small Business Opportunity Day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd. Free. Brings small businesses with procurement buyers from local companies to network and discover opportunities together. Details: The Small Business Development Center (505) 566-3528 or visit, nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13931. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Michael Kilgore presents “Drive-Ins...
Ebon Solar to build solar factory in New Mexico
(The Center Square) – A green energy firm from the Northeast plans to make a sizeable investment in New Mexico. Ebon Solar LLC (Ebon Solar), a Delaware-based U.S. solar cell manufacturing company, will invest $942 million into New Mexico’s solar industry. “We have succeeded in making New Mexico...
State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially face steep fines. The 138 letters sent on July 29 by the New Mexico Environment Department declare that those drinking water systems responsible for sending […]
Triple Crown chase: Hezgothelook Z qualifies for 2024 All American Futurity on Labor Day
There will be a chance for a Triple Crown this year for 2-year-old quarter horses. Hezgothelook Z won the third All American Futurity trial in 21.108 seconds at the Downs of Albuquerque and qualified for the finals on Labor Day, Sept. 2 The 21.108 seconds over 440 yards was the fastest time of...
Navajo Technical University chef achieves certification from American Culinary Federation
Lorena Giesbrecht, Navajo Technical University catering coordinator, has obtained the Certified Chef de Cuisine badge from the renowned American Culinary Federation. “This certification process is a testament to Chef Lorena's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in culinary arts, baking, and pastry programs,” a news release from NTU said.
Unhoused to be offered jobs with Duke City Ambassadors
Mayor Tim Keller outlined Friday the revival of a former outreach program that employs those experiencing homelessness with beautification-related jobs like cleaning streets and sidewalks and removing weeds. The “Better Way Forward” program will initially employ 10 people in the Duke City Community Ambassadors program, which is overseen by the...
Whistleblower drives investigation into Las Cruces hospital
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (CBS4) — Some big changes have happened at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces amid an investigation by the New Mexico Department of Justice. CBS4 sat down with the woman who first brought these issues to light, Yolanda Diaz. Diaz said it's taken several years of...
Albuquerque mayor wants to bring back ‘Better Way Forward’ program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Better Way Forward program was created in 2015 to help the unhoused in the Metro but it was stopped mainly because of COVID-19. Now, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller wants to bring it back with better upgrades. The program will offer jobs of cleaning streets and sidewalks in the Metro to individuals staying […]
Bernalillo County begins installing speed cameras
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is in the process of installing automated speed enforcement cameras. As of Friday, nine cameras have been installed at six locations, according to Bernalillo County Communications Specialist Kristen Ferguson. KRQE News 13 found two cameras installed on Paradise Boulevard at Radcliffe Road and on Golf Course Road between Congress Avenue and […]
Microplastics: From your gut to your kidneys, liver and brain
Microplastics been discovered in the air, the ocean, tap and bottled water and in animals — including humans. Scientists estimate that people are ingesting an average of five grams of microplastic particles a week. That’s the equivalent of eating a credit card!. And it’s building up in our...
ABQ BioPark gorilla moved to zoo with her half-sister
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark has said goodbye to one of its western lowland gorillas. The ABQ BioPark said 42-year-old female Matadi has been moved to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Matadi is joining a senior troop of gorillas and is being reunited with her...
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