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Council Approves Private Security for Downtown
A plan to beef up security in Santa Fe’s downtown area was approved by City Council last night. The resolution allocates $750,000 from the general fund to contract a private security firm. Interim community development director Randy Randall took councilors' questions about the plan and explained that extra security...
KRQE Newsfeed: Uranium mine cleanup, Remembering officer killed, Hot temperatures, UNM department new equipment, Rainbow Ryders founder passes
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Research group pushes for uranium clean up on Navajo Nation – A group of researchers are putting pressure on lawmakers to clean up abandoned uranium mines in New Mexico. The Southwest Research and Information Center says there are more than 500 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, […]
Investigation launched after body found near Roswell
CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chaves County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after 34-year-old Amanda Sifuentes was found dead east of Roswell on Thursday, August 15. CCSO says around 3 p.m. deputies received information about a possible body that had been found east of Roswell. Deputies responded and located Sifuentes dead at the […]
Football Preview: St. Pius X Golden Lions
Heading into year four of the Chad Garrison era, St. Pius X looks to build off a down 2023 season as they aim to keep an 18-year playoff streak alive in 2024. St. Pius X has been the poster child of stability throughout the 21st century, making the playoffs in 21 of 23 seasons. In […] The post Football Preview: St. Pius X Golden Lions appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Camilo Doval Is Down and Away in More Ways Than One
On Sunday evening, Camilo Doval stepped to the mound without his usual light show. He showed the range of his game right away – after striking out the first two batters he faced, he walked Greg Jones, who promptly stole both second and third. Then Nolan Jones ripped a scorching line drive to center for a triple, Elehuris Montero stroked a line drive single, and two runs had scored just like that. To make matters worse, this wasn’t even against the Rockies – it was against the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.
Valles Caldera National Preserving hosting its Fall Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Fall Fiesta at the Valles Caldera National Preserve is right around the corner. From October 5 – 13 guests are invited to celebrate the Fall Fiesta. The fiesta will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and each day of the festival will feature ranger-guided programs, guest speakers, artisans from local tribes […]
New Armored Cars for Santa Fe Police
Santa Fe City Council approved a host of new spending measures last night as two essential themes emerged: public safety and where in the city to best utilize available resources. One of the more controversial items—to spend $1.1 million on three new police vehicles—was approved by Council. That...
Man Accused of Killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare Won’t Face Death Penalty, Prosecutors Say
According to Krqe Prosecutors have announced that Jaremy Smith, the man accused of fatally shooting New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare, will not face the death penalty. A notice was filed by the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Alexander M.M. Uballez, in federal court on Wednesday, confirming the decision.
Record heat for some parts of New Mexico ahead
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Heat Advisories are in effect for some as record heat will be possible in and around the Metro today with an uptick in monsoonal thunderstorms, but most will remain rain-free, as well as dry. Despite a few weakening showers with rumbles of thunder much earlier this morning around the metro, virtually […]
Family of APD officer killed in hit-and-run grieve, urge driver to come forward
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a hit and run crash that ended the life of an Albuquerque Police Officer. Friends, family, and teammates used the word ‘devastating’ to describe their loss, urging the driver responsible to come forward. “And she will truly be missed, very missed by everybody, it’s a loss for everybody,” said Savannah […]
Amazon fulfillment center operational in Los Lunas
LOS LUNAS — A grand opening was held Tuesday, Aug. 13, for the recently-completed Amazon fulfillment center in Los Lunas, which officially began operating in mid-July. A variety of local government leaders and stakeholders attended the grand opening, and were given a tour of the massive facility, which encompasses more than one million square-feet.
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