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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. […]
Nonprofit to add Spring Canyon inholding to wilderness
The world’s first designated wilderness area will soon become just a bit larger. Adding 40 acres to the Gila Wilderness is just a drop in a nearly 560,000-acre bucket, but it will play a vital role in protecting the land and the wildlife there, according to the nonprofit Wilderness Land Trust.
University of New Mexico relaunching center to aid students in recovery
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is relaunching its facility to help students recovering from substance abuse. The goal of the Collegiate Recovery Center is to create a peer space on campus where students can seek recovery support and resources. The center will also help students get connected with resources outside of UNM so that they have a community when they graduate.
New Mexico History Museum prepares to open Zozobra exhibit ahead of 100th burning
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra approaching at the end of August, the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe is opening an exhibit to showcase the past of Old Man Gloom. “It explores the history of Zozobra, and it shows...
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 […]
Native Max Celebrates a Successful 2nd Annual Native Fashion Show in Santa Fe
Last night, the Form & Concept Gallery in Santa Fe buzzed with excitement and cultural pride as Native Max and X Agency hosted the 2nd Annual Native Fashion Show. The event was a resounding success, drawing a vibrant crowd eager to experience the latest in Native American fashion. This year’s...
Tim McGraw Sandia resort show canceled
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Tim McGraw concert set to happen on August 24 at Sandia Resort and Casino has been canceled. According to a press release, McGraw is undergoing orthopedic surgery on both knees due to an injury sustained on tour. McGraw won’t be able to perform for the rest of the year due to […]
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).
Scenes From Surprise Retirement Party For Ryn Herrmann
Colleagues, community members and family cheer and applaud Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann as she enters a surprise party held for her Aug. 13 at ProjectY Cowork in Central Park Square. She retired the following day, Aug. 14 after 10 years on the job. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com.
Precautionary Measures Underway Due to Possible Inmate Infectious Disease Case
Bernalillo County – Precautionary measures are underway at MDC after an inmate was discovered to possibly have an infectious disease Friday morning. While testing is underway, UNM Hospital staff are conducting contact tracing within the facility, to determine any possible exposures. Three housing units, including where the inmate was previously housed, have been placed on quarantine and full personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for entry.
Scientist says there’s legacy plutonium contamination in Los Alamos
Los Alamos, the Atomic City, is facing a legacy of its nickname. High levels of plutonium present in samples taken in July from soil, plants and water in Los Alamos’ Acid Canyon may be the oldest contamination in the state, predating the 1945 Trinity Site atomic test, said Michael Ketterer, an analytical chemist and retired […]
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 […]
Tesuque Pueblo runners statue on display at Santa Fe Convention Center
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A statue dedicated to the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 is now on display in Santa Fe. The bronze sculpture showing two Tesuque Pueblo runners has been moved to the Santa Fe Convention Center. It comes after the Santa Fe City Council approved plans to display it and another controversial statue of […]
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.
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.
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.”
Homelessness, crime push rents higher says International District landlord
Property owners in the International District say homeless encampments and crime have caused insurance rates to skyrocket — in some cases tripling — and are contributing to higher rents for tenants in order to offset the costs. One well-known landlord with 1,800 apartments located mostly in the Southeast...
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+.
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