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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. […]
City of Albuquerque to host sprinkler play for kids
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With more hot weather on the way this weekend, the City of Albuquerque will be hosting sprinkler play for kids at four parks on Saturday. The following parks will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.:. Redlands Park – 5121 Sequoia NW.
Microplastics: Minimizing Exposure to An Invisible Health Threat
Many people are talking about microplastics- the tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in diameter, and how pervasive they are in the environment, so much so, that they are being found throughout the human body. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers have discovered microplastics in the brain, in testicular tissue, and even in the womb. The information may be daunting, but one researcher in the UNM College of Population Health believes there are some things you can do to help reduce some exposure to microplastics.
Understanding Mayor Keller’s big plans for downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller recently announced some “big plans” for downtown Albuquerque. He’s hardly the first Mayor to put forth a plan to revitalize downtown. His plan involves creating a downtown “tax increment financing” district (in New Mexico they’ve been called TIDD’s) and a “Business Improvement District.”
Hidden migrant stash house busted in Las Cruces, thousands of dollars seized
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A stash house in Las Cruces was busted by Border Patrol, according to the chief for the El Paso sector. Anthony "Scott" Good posted on x.com (formerly Twitter) Friday that border patrol agents with the Anti-Smuggling Unit had apprehended 17 migrants. Two people are...
Splash Dance and Dive-In movie at Rio Grande Indoor Pool
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is hosting a Splash Dance and Dive-in Movie night on Friday, August 16 at the Rio Grande Indoor Pool from 6 – 9:30 p.m. The featured movie will the animated film “Shark Tale” starring Will Smith and Robert De Niro. The Splash Dance will be from 6 p.m. – 7 […]
Monterey Bay Heads to Albuquerque for Fixture with New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (Friday, August 16, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-10-6, 27 points) travels to Albuquerque for a 6:00 p.m. PT kickoff on Saturday against New Mexico United (13-6-3, 42 points) at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Week 24 of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. Live streaming of the match will be available on ESPN+.
Man found shot behind wheel after Las Cruces crash, suspect at large
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A shooting suspect, described as a 52-year-old man, is currently at large and the Las Cruces Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying him. Police say at around 2 p.m. on July 17, they responded to the 900 block of Melendres in reference to a vehicle crash. […]
LCFD Accepting Applications for Fire Cadets
The Las Cruces Fire Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy that’s set to begin in February 2025. The fire academy will begin Feb. 24, 2025. If enough qualified applicants are received, the pool of candidates may be used to fill a second fire academy that’s tentatively set to begin in July 2025. Each fire academy could have as many as 20 Fire Cadets in each class.
20th Annual "Festival of Fine Arts" - Labor Day Weekend - Holy Cross Retreat Center
Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, Bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Director of Holy Cross Retreat Center, Father Tom Smith, a Conventual Franciscan Priest for nearly 50 years. The 20th Annual Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts will be hosted by Holy Cross Retreat Center on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, August 31st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 600 Holy Cross Road, Mesilla Park, NM 88047. Something new this year, all but 13 artists can be visited in air-conditioned rooms, with others in the shade. Also, new food vendors; beer from Little Toad Creek Brewery; and wine from Mesa Vista Winery. More information on Facebook and www.holycrossretreat.org. Fr. Smith also talks about a book he wrote – “Poor Tom”: Living With our Limitations, available on Amazon and Holy Cross Retreat Center.
Take a tour of the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Seated on 20 acres in Albuquerque's Barelas neighborhood, the National Hispanic Cultural Center –also known as "NHCC"- is the nation's most comprehensive institution for the study and preservation of Hispanic heritage.
Chieftains hope return to district play results in winning season
SHIPROCK – There are more than a few changes coming this season to the Shiprock High School football team. In addition to a new head coach manning the sidelines in Jeremy Wooten, the Chieftains will be back playing against district company, facing off against District 1-3A company. With the...
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 […]
New Mexico State soccer pulls off impressive comeback against No. 23 USC to start season
New Mexico State (0-0-1) drew No. 23 USC (0-0-1) 2-2 at home on Thursday evening’s season-opening contest. The match marked the Aggies’ first time hosting a Big Ten opponent. The Trojans took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal in the 20th minute from senior forward Maile Hayes. USC took...
NMSU student returns from NBC Sports internship covering 2024 Olympics
Noah Apodaca did not get to go to Paris, France, for his internship with NBC Sports’ presentation of the 2024 Olympic games. Instead, he was shipped off to the coastal town of Stamford, Conn., where, for 12 hours a day, Apodaca helped produce the network’s presentation of the world’s grandest sporting spectacle.
UNM Hospital and some SRMC health care workers to receive raises
The University of New Mexico Hospital announced wage increases on Aug. 9 for all of its employees who work at the campus on Lomas Boulevard, the hospital’s clinics and for many of the employees who work at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC).
‘Cuba is a Bit of an Island’
Many members of Cuba’s business community attended an economic growth-focused event at the Eichwald Center on Aug. 5. Business owners and officials explored opportunities to boost the village’s economy and support local businesses. The event was organized by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez’s office in collaboration with the Rural...
Bernalillo Cleans Up Its Alleys
At the Aug. 12 council meeting, the Bernalillo Town Council amended the weed ordinance, making the town responsible for alleyway cleanup instead of residents, to provide consistent maintenance and address safety concerns. The Town Council, despite the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Dale Prairie and Councilor Vincent Montoya, was able...
Valley looking to repeat as district champ
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valley High School football team is coming off a district championship and a third consecutive postseason berth. Now heading into year three under head coach Billy Cobos, the Vikings are not only confident in another district title, but a deep run into the postseason. As class 5A is now split into […]
Environmental Planning Commission votes on Westside airport expansion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While Albuquerque works to expand the Westside’s Double Eagle Airport, there are growing concerns from some neighbors about the potential of taller buildings that could reshape the area’s desert landscape. The city has been considering a plan to allow for up to 85-foot-tall buildings at Double Eagle, right across from the Petroglyph National […]
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