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Placitas Artists Series Returns With Renowned Classical Duo
The Placitas Artists Series organizers took a much-needed summer vacation and are launching the 38th season on Sept. 22 with the renowned Patterson/Sutton Duo. The cello and guitar duo has graced international festivals and concert series worldwide. They serve as Juilliard Global Visiting Artists and have released two acclaimed studio albums, “Cold Dark Matter” and “Still Life: Collected Music for Cello and Guitar by Stephen Goss,” featured on NPR’s “Performance Today.” The duo commissions new music, with their recent piece “Still Life” by Stephen Goss being nominated for a 2021 Ivor Novello Award.
Corrales and Placitas secure state funding for local trails projects
The Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department recently awarded $3.2 million in grants to local trail projects in New Mexico. The Trails+ Grant project announced Aug. 12 that 17 projects across the state had been given funding. The program funds essential infrastructure improvements to boost New Mexico’s outdoor recreation sector. In 2019, the program was established by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with lawmakers to help projects that improve outdoor recreation opportunities. The projects include ADA-accessible outdoor spaces, adding signs, trail systems, wildlife observation areas and more.
Rams, Storm ready for season after final scrimmages
RIO RANCHO — It was an unusual sight on the Rio Rancho High School football field on Aug. 14 when three teams lined up along the sidelines to prepare for their final scrimmage and the end of summer training. “One last run through against another opponent, which is good,”...
With fall approaching, how quickly will the sun start setting in Albuquerque?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a little more than five weeks before the end of summer and the beginning of fall, you may notice the sun setting earlier every day. According to Time and Date, as of August 16, the sunsets in Albuquerque are between 1-2 minutes earlier each day. Date Sunset August 1 8:08 p.m. […]
Friday Night Football 2024 – Preseason preview
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 high school football season is a week away and this year will look a little different than years past. In addition to traditional changes such as new coaches and rosters, there are new district this season as well. 6A DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 Cibola Albuquerque High Alamogordo Cleveland […]
Return of the King: Legendary metal guitarist Kerry King brings solo project to Rio Rancho
Say the name Kerry King and metalheads know you are speaking of metal royalty. King, who was a part of the legendary thrash metal band Slayer for more than three decades, went solo after the band decided to disband in 2019. The band has since announced some reunion shows in the fall.
Documentary follows the life of former Albuquerque gang leader
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Can you forgive a convicted murderer? One documentary about a former Albuquerque gang lord asks that very question. After Orange is a feature documentary following the life of former Los Padillas Gang leader Jeffrey Padilla. He was released from prison in 2017 and his journey after being locked up was documented for seven […]
Albuquerque gang member takes plea deal in record-breaking federal drug smuggling case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drug dealing, gun smuggling, the killing of informants, and a bust that made FBI history. The feds seized millions of dollars in cash, drugs, and weapons connected to several violent gangs in raids in 2022. In September 2022, federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency and FBI served 16 search warrants at homes […]
Verus Research awarded new research contracts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research is a team of scientists and research engineers that are at the forefront of innovation. They cover a variety of things from microwave system modeling to nuclear systems analysis and more. Verus Research has been awarded a handful of new contracts. Chief Technology Officer Dr. J. Mark DelGrande spoke on […]
'Operation Cooldown' set with record heat potential
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With triple-digit temperatures expected, the Parks and Recreation Department will activate sprinklers at select Albuquerque parks. The events will be held on two days, Saturday, Aug. 17 and Wednesday, Aug. 21. Below is a look at when and where you and others can go cool off:
Albuquerque rolls out new program to encourage landlords to take housing vouchers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Trying to keep the supply of affordable housing in Albuquerque, the city is now stepping in helping pick up the tab when bad renters leave landlords with costly damage. “It is extra security for landlords,” said Monique Molina, Area Manager for Pacific Capital Management. That extra security is more than a half-million dollars the […]
RRPS coaches recognized by NMHSCA and School Board
RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education met Aug. 12 to honor several employees who recently received recognition and awards. Among the honorees were six coaches, assistant coaches and assistant athletic directors who were given awards from the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA).
Albuquerque leaders unveil new security plan for Old Town
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Responding to a streak of vandalism in a historic corner of Albuquerque, the city is unveiling a new plan to help fight back. Some Old Town leaders say this plan is long overdue. It comes after thousands of dollars in damage to the Albuquerque Museum and neighboring businesses early Tuesday morning. “From […]
First responders honor Albuquerque police officer killed in hit and run
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – First responders from across the Metro gathered Friday afternoon to honor Albuquerque Police Department Officer Bianca Quintana who was killed in a hit-and-run earlier this week. Police and firefighters lined an overpass across I-25 near the Big-I around 4 p.m. for the procession escorting Officer Quintana from the Office of the Medical […]
Court hearings canceled over disease concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A lot of hearings in Metro Court were canceled Friday morning after worries about a disease spreading at the Metropolitan Detention Center. “There was a concern about potential infection of others and so a decision was made to send all the morning inmates back to MDC because there was some confusion about […]
ABQ BioPark searching for assistant zookeepers for Heritage Farms
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is looking for new staff to join their team. The BioPark is searching for two assistant zookeepers who would help provide care and maintenance to the park’s farm grounds, animals, and crops. Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass a background check. […]
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