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Public not allowed in meetings of state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people
This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. An advisory council Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham established last year to help address a crisis of...
New Mexico receives $72 million to replace Nogal Canyon Bridges
The New Mexico Congressional delegation announced significant funding toward the replacement of the Nogal Canyon Bridge along a section of Interstate 25 in Socorro County. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced over $71 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Nogal Canyon Bridge. The funding is part of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The Bridge Investment Program invests $40 billion over five years.
KRQE Newsfeed: Session shutdown, Chief reprimanded, Storms ahead, Median bill passed, Immersive habitat
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Lawmakers stop governor’s attempt to pass crime bills in special session – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says she’s disappointed after the legislative special session ended within hours and none of her crime bills made it to debate. Democratic lawmakers moved to adjourn, saying crime is a priority, but […]
Pedestrian killed after crash in northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Albuquerque. The crash happened Friday night near the intersection of 4th Street NW and Solar Road NW. Investigators also say it was raining heavily. According to APD, a 2022 Ford pickup truck was traveling...
LANL: Machinists Go From Apprentice To Expert Through Hands-On Training
Emma Womack, a machinist apprentice since 2022, works on a project in the Prototype Fabrication machine shop. Photo Courtesy LANL. When Alex Galindo emerged from the Machinist Apprentice Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, he couldn’t have known the unique opportunities that lie ahead. Galindo graduated from the program...
CNM hosting ‘Technicians of Tomorrow’ job expo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – CNM is holding the “Technicians of Tomorrow” expo on Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the CNM Advanced Technology Center (4700 Alameda Blvd NE). The expo will allow job seekers to meet employers from looking for technicians in a variety of industries including energy, machinery, aviation, manufacturing and many more. […]
Aztec Chamber of Commerce awards Educator of the Year
Two educators in the Aztec community were nominated for the Educator of the Year award given by the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at the 2024 Bootlegger’s Ball on June 8. Sherry Magee, fifth grade teacher at Park Avenue Elementary, and Catherine Olson, College Career Readiness specialist at Aztec High School, were both nominated this year by community members.
Bernalillo Dispensary Sues Town Over Green Paint
A dispensary has sued the Town of Bernalillo because the town wants the business to repaint its bright green color. The lawsuit, filed June 26, appeals a Bernalillo Town Council decision to order The Dispensary Near Me, a cannabis dispensary located at 413 South Camino Del Pueblo in Bernalillo, to repaint its building following public complaints that the bright green color made an aesthetic impact on the street’s historic ambiance. Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres said […]
Bernalillo Farmers Market 2024 Season Underway
The Bernalillo Farmers Market opened its 8th season on June 21, but the market is still looking for food vendors. Located at 370 Rotary Park Rd., the outdoor market will be open every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 25. The Bernalillo Farmers Market features over a dozen local farmers and artisans, allowing the community to come together to enjoy and purchase locally sourced products. Each market will feature live music and community […]
Artwork In ‘Music Of The Night’ Exhibit At Village Arts Combines Sights And Sounds From Mysterious Part Of Day
Artwork from the ‘Music of the Night’ exhibit on display at Village Arts through Aug. 3. Photo Courtesy Village Arts. The Music of the Night exhibit at Village Arts is a collection of artwork highlighting more than 20 artists from across the region. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 3 and is a truly exciting combination of the sights and sounds surrounding the more mysterious part of the day.
What’s happening around New Mexico July 19-25
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 19-25. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Museum of Nuclear Science and History opening new exhibit – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is unveiling a new exhibit: Mission Aerospace. The new exhibit is a multi-layered, interactive exploration of aviation history […]
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
9/11 Day of Service to provide Farmington Family Crisis Center with landscaping
The 9/11 Day of Service Committee, which seeks opportunities for the Four Corners region to help provide services in honor of those who died on the Sept. 11, 2001, will undertake six projects this year. Those projects will include finding volunteers for the Four Corners 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at...
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