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Lauro ready to make leap in sophomore season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In her freshman season at UNM, Paris Lauro appeared in 22 games and averaged just under three points. She showed some of her skillset in her limited action and even earned a Mountain West freshman of the week award. Now that she is one of only four returners, she is expecting a […]
More work needed to clean up illegal encampments near the Bosque in Valencia County
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are hard at work cleaning up illegal campsites and dumping along the Rio Grande but officials with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District said more work needs to be done. “The deeper we go into the Bosque, the more stuff we find,” said Eric Zamora, chief operating officer for MRGCD. The […]
New Mexico AG launches investigation into Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said several current and former employees and patients at Memorial Medical Center alleged the hospital denied essential medical care. Torrez said he expected more people to come forward as he announced this week that the New Mexico Department of Justice launched an investigation into the for-profit Las...
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...
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.
Ocelot kitten born at the ABQ BioPark
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark officially announced the birth of a critically endangered ocelot kitten. The new addition to the BioPark family was born to nine-year-old Lucy. This is the second birth for Lucy who had two female kittens named Milla and Leeloo in 2019. Ocelots have been listed as critically endangered by the […]
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, […]
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a wildlife photography workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery, 123 W. Main St. The fee to participate is $10. Join as freelance Tri-City Record photographer and wildlife photographer Brad Ryan shares techniques and strategies for capturing photos of wildlife. Take notes on how to capture a variety of wildlife with your camera. No camera is necessary, and photos will not be taken at this Q&A workshop. This event is contingent on participation numbers. Contact TRAC by Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. for availability. For event information, call Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery at (505) 716-7660 or email TRWC_Art@hotmail.com.
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.
Taylor-Mesilla site welcomes new conservator
New Mexico Historic Sites announced the arrival of Yasmine Jahangiri as the new museum technician and conservator of the Taylor-Mesilla and Fort Selden historic sites. Yahangiri is responsible for the collections at both sites, including recordkeeping and documentation for all of their items. She will also assist with interpretive programs and developing exhibitions, the agency stated in a news release.
Kind Bread Company to close this month
Kind Bread Company, a four-year-old bakery off S. Solano Drive, recently announced it would close July 27. Owner and baker Samantha Kindred delivered the news in a video posted to Instagram on July 5. In the video, Kindred said that medical issues will prevent her from being able to focus on the bakery.
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 […]
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.
RRHS Cheer find success in UCA Camp in Loveland
The Rio Rancho High School varsity cheer team found a ton of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Masters Camp in Loveland, Colorado, July 10-13. RRHS cheer came home with some hardware after placing second in cheer, second in stunt sequence and first 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
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 new equipment, including two custom-built fire engines that were officially put into service July 17. Engine 2 and Engine 3, both 2024 custom Pierce Enforcers,...
Austin Trout to defend BKFC title in Spain
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Austin Trout won his first belt in BKFC in February. He is now set to defend it. During BKFC’s press conference on Thursday which introduced Connor McGregor as the promotion’s new co-owner, a fight card was announced for October 12 in Marbella, Spain. Part of the card will feature the welterweight championship […]
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