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Albuquerque Housing Authority offers rental assistance
An Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) voucher program currently accepting applicants is meant to help stabilize those across the city who are struggling to find affordable housing. The AHA put the word out Wednesday about a program that provides voucher assistance to those trying to rent homes, townhouses or apartments on...
Second mosquito season hits Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They seem to be everywhere you want to be this summer; along the bosque, at the park, even around your home. Albuquerque is currently seeing its second brush with mosquitos for the year. But is it as bad as previous years? Officials with the city’s environmental health department say it’s too soon […]
Perseverance And Mentoring Pay Off For Erin Moore, Winner Of 2024 Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship For Navajo Women
Erin Moore is the winner of the 2024 Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship for Navajo Women. Courtesy photo. Erin Moore from the Navajo Nation community of Twin Lakes has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of $2500 in scholarship aid from the Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship Committee in Los Alamos. Erin is of the Tachiinii clan (Red Running into the Water People) and the Tligioo clan (Weaver People.) She graduated in May 2024 from the University Of New Mexico-Gallup with an AA degree in Human Services and Substance Abuse. She is currently enrolled at UNM.
Justice Department Issues Prosecutorial Review Of February Traffic Accident Involving Albuquerque Police Chief
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LETTER TO SHERIFF JOHN ALLEN FROM GREER E. STALEY, DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL AFFAIRS. The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has conducted a full review of the February 17, 2024, traffic accident caused by Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina, which injured Mr. Todd Perchert, for potential prosecution. Our office undertook a comprehensive review of all available evidence in order to determine whether to charge Chief Medina with careless driving. The traffic offense of careless driving is a Motor Vehicle Code misdemeanor that requires proof of operating a motor vehicle in a careless, inattentive or imprudent manner. Based on our review of all available evidence, we conclude that, although Chief Medina’s actions might satisfy the elements of careless driving, a prosecution would not be warranted because of substantial evidence showing that Chief Medina’s actions were the result of duress. We decline prosecution and consider this matter closed.
Rehab facility in Albuquerque will be built despite concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of delays, an Albuquerque planning department has given the green light to a rehab center that neighbors tried to block. Developers said the plot of land near Lomas and I-25 would fill a need for the community. “What this allows, what this facility allows is it allows to free up […]
Santa Fe City Councilors pass controversial median safety bill
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe City Councilors passed a controversial median safety bill on an 8-1 vote but delayed its implementation by six months. The bill, introduced by Mayor Alan Webber and Councilor Pilar Faulkner, will ban people from sitting, standing, or lying on medians less than three feet wide. After hours of public […]
Boil water advisory issued for North Ranchos de Placitas water system
PLACITAS, N.M. (KRQE) – State environmental officials are urging some people in Sandoval County to boil their water over E. coli contamination. The department issued the advisory on Thursday for nearly 600 users on the North Ranchos de Placitas water system. Anyone on that system should boil their water for three minutes before drinking, making coffee, […]
Flash flood warning includes Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A flash flood warning is issued for south central Sandoval County. The area does include Rio Rancho. Flash flooding is possible in small creeks and streams, on some roadways and low-lying areas, according to National Weather Service. The warning is set to continue until 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
Upcoming ABQ BioPark exhibit will let guests into bird habitat
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark will let guests get a closer, more immersive look at their upcoming Australian lorikeet habitat. Visitors will be allowed into the birds’ home, the same way they are in the butterfly house. They will even be given a cup of nectar to encourage the birds to interact with visitors. […]
Man wanted for Albuquerque murder arrested in Central Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man wanted for a murder in Albuquerque has been arrested in Central Texas. Michael Pacheco is accused of shooting and killing Guillermo Ramirez at a Days Inn on Iliff near Coors on June 20. Police said he accused Ramirez of having a relationship with his girlfriend. The Albuquerque Police Department said […]
New APS superintendent announced changing goals
At her first official meeting in her new role, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey announced adjustments to the district’s interim goals, which are designed to ensure the district is on track in four areas. Blakey’s changes are mostly in the post-secondary readiness category. It no longer...
VIDEO: Valencia County DWI suspect blows four times legal limit
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies pull over a suspected drunk driver. They say he failed the field sobriety test and later blew four times the legal limit. Deputies say on June 9, 52-year-old Javier Lopez was driving on El Cerro Mission Road when deputies say he drove off the road and was […]
RRHS Cheer find success in UCA Camp in Loveland
From July 10 to 13, the Rio Rancho High School varsity cheer team found a ton of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Masters Camp in Loveland, Colorado. RRHS cheer came home with some hardware. They placed 2nd in cheer, 2nd in stunt sequence, and 1st in camp routine.
How does a movie about ABQ’s infamous serial killer case impact the investigation?
It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police...
Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue adds two new engines
Thanks to the overwhelming support from Rio Rancho residents, the city has been able to significantly bolster its public safety infrastructure. The approval of a $4 million public safety bond for new Fire and Police Department equipment has allowed Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue to acquire vital new equipment, including two custom-built fire engines that were officially put into service on July 17.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce offers variety of programs to help small businesses
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce aims to promote economic development, enhance economic opportunities, and provide business and workforce education with an emphasis on the Hispanic and small business communities in Albuquerque and New Mexico. The Chamber also offers a variety of programs and training to Chamber members and minority...
Murder arrest made after hourslong standoff in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. — Police have arrested a man facing a murder charge in Portales. Portales police said 36-year-old Anthony Ortega was arrested after an hourslong standoff on North Avenue M that started on Tuesday evening, July 16. New Mexico State Police were requested hours into the incident and responded.
Moving Arts Looking for New Home
Moving Arts Española needs a new space. “We’ve known for some time that, one day, the lease would be up,” Co-founder and Creative Director Roger Montoya said. The lease on the organization’s current location on the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo came up for renewal in 2024. According to Montoya, the Tsay Corporation has deemed the building unsafe and too old to inhabit.
No Instrument Left Behind seeks instrument donations for students
No Instrument Left Behind is a local non-profit whose mission is to place musical instruments into the hands of students in need. Casper Gomez, founder, talked about how the organization came to be. Gomez has been a teacher for about 20 years. What he discovered was that many students love...
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