FEMA names new director of Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) –FEMA selected a new director to lead operations at the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office in New Mexico and the Stafford Act wildfire disaster recovery operations based in Santa Fe. Jay Mitchellwill be tasked with making sure those who were impacted by the fire have their claims approved and receive payment from the federal government.Mitchellis a former director of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. A

I-25 reopens after fatal crash in southeast Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a fatal crash on I-25 and Broadway in southeast Albuquerque resulted in the Railrunner shutting down. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a fatal crash that closed southbound I-25 traffic.Final 2022 UNM shooting suspect takes plea dealRailrunner staff say the crash left one car falling off the interstate and onto the tracks causing the train to shut down and having to buss people off.

National nuclear museum highlighting AAPI STEM contributions in May

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is opening an exhibit honoring Asian American and Pacific Islanders' contributions to STEM. Next month is AAPI Month and the exhibition in the museum's Periodic Hall shows individuals like microbiologist Flossie Wong-Staa's research on HIV and AIDS and Ellison Onizuka, the first person of Japanese descent to fly in space.Record turnout expected for One Albuquerque Clean Up Day on SaturdayThe temporary

New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open Cup

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Once again New Mexico United has advanced past its first match in the US Open Cup. Not only will the black and yellow play another game at home for the next round, but it will be against an MLS club.Dimitri Johnson is ready to embrace leadership role among Lobo linebackersDuring Thursday's draw for the round of 32,it was revealed that United will host Real Salt Lake. The match will be played on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 PM at Isotopes Park and marks the first ho

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BCSO responds to multiple crashes in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says it is responding to multiple crashes and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the South area command. Details are limited but BCSO provided the following information:
I-25 Southbound is closed at Broadway due to a fatal crashI-25 Northbound has been reduced to one lane near Rio Bravo due to a seven-car crash with injuries.Gun Club Rd. is closed in all directions at Isleta due to a structure fir

BCSO: Shoplifting ringleader caught in Bernalillo County

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) –It may have been one of the biggest shoplifting rings in Albuquerque. However, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department said they caught the kingpin.An undercover deputy, who is in the organized retail crime unit, told KRQE they’ve busted a big ring.“This was the last prolific offenders that was hitting Coronado mall. They are all gone now. Everyone else that comes in there steals one or two things. That's it,” said the underco

Final 2022 UNM shooting suspect takes plea deal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Revenge and payback for a fight leads to a shooting and death on the University of New Mexico campus. On Thursday, the last suspect in the attack carried out on a New Mexico State University basketball player pled guilty.
Basketball player Mike Peake was armed and it led to the shooting that killed Brandon Travis in 2022. Thursday afternoon, Eli-sha Upshaw took a plea deal in front of Judge Brit Baca-Miller, having three other charges dropped.UNM students c

Double Eagle II master plan could be updated to allow for commercial use of land around airport

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Big development could be coming to the western edge of Albuquerque after environmental regulators signed off on various uses for the land around Double Eagle Airport."Currently Double Eagle II is losing money," said Manny Manriquez, Deputy Director of Aviation, innovation and development for the city of Albuquerque.Story continues below
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Online college classes have increased in New Mexico, report shows

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, education largely switched to online classes. Since then, New Mexico's higher education institutions have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels of in-person classes.Online higher education in New Mexico peaked in 2020, according to a new report from the Legislative Finance Committee. The latest available data from the 2022–2023 school year shows that 45% of college credit hours were taken online, a 34% increase in online

New Mexico State Parks Division looking for zoo veterinarian

CARLSBAD, N.M.(KRQE) – What do a banded mongoose, an amur leopard, and a chuckwalla have in common? They are all animals at the Living Desert Zoo Gardens State Park that need veterinary care.The zoo in Carlsbad is looking for veterinarian care providers to help with 24-hour emergency care, parasite control, animal vaccinations, and other programs. The state has posted a request for proposals online.New Mexico extending Medicaid for some seniors and people with disabilitiesThe state

USA Region 3 Gymnastics Championships come to Albuquerque for 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuqeruqe will host an upcoming gymnastics championship this weekend. The high-flying action for the Region 3 championship kicks off Friday at the Albuquerque Convention Center and is open to the public.Record turnout expected for One Albuquerque Clean Up Day on Saturday"We are thrilled to welcome gymnasts, coaches, and supporters to Albuquerque for what promises to be an unforgettable event," said Tania Armenta, President & CEO of Visit Albuquerq

Record turnout expected for One Albuquerque Clean Up Day on Saturday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuqrueue leaders say this year's citywide cleanup event could be the biggest one to date. Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the Solid Waste Department expects 1,194 volunteers to participate in Saturday's One Albuquerque Clean-up Day which would be a single-day record. They hope to collect more than ten tons of trash.Albuquerque locals can shred sensitive documents for free on April 20Registration has already ended. If you would like to help, Councilor

New Mexico plans study on college, university funding

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico's legislative and educational leaders are gearing up to take a close look at how New Mexico's higher education is funded. The review is called the "I&G Study.""I&G" stands for "instruction and general funding." The plan is to review and propose changes to the state's formula for funding colleges and universities. "The study will examine base funding and determine potential inequities at individual formula-funded colleges and universities

Man found guilty of killing Calvary Church security guard wants conviction reexamined

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The man found guilty of killing an Albuquerque church security guard wants his first-degree murder conviction re-examined. Marc Ward is awaiting sentencing for running over Calvary Church guard Daniel Bourne in September 2022.Former AFR firefighter accused of rape has conditions of release modifiedHis attorney filed a motion to consider his decision to deny a directed verdict at trial saying there wasn't enough evidence to prove deliberate intent which is a

NMSU Extension launches food safety video game for kids

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – A new video game that aims to young kids and teens about food safety was created by a team from the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service.
The media production team from NMSU’s Innovation Media Research and Extension and Learning Games Lab in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences developed “Theme Park Kitchen.” The game includes information on food storage and preparation, safe cooking times for

Albuquerque police arrests teen accused of shooting at officers

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested a teen they say is connected to a recent police shooting. Police say on March 29, 18-year-old Alijah Archuleta shot at his girlfriend's home. Police say the next day he returned to the home armed.Man accused of killing NMSP officer pleads not guilty to federal chargesPolice approached the home near Coors and 59th St. when they said shots were fired. No one was injured and Archuleta fled from officers. He is

Albuquerque locals can shred sensitive documents for free on April 20

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Better Business Bureau (BBB) of New Mexico is inviting locals to visit Black Dog Shredding (2800 Vassar Drive NE) on April 20 for free document shredding. The event will also offer free vehicle VIN etching to help address theft.“The State of New Mexico ranks 39th in the country in reported identity theft cases, adjusted per-capita”, David Swope, CEO and president of BBB New Mexico and Southwest Colorado, said in a press release. “The econom

Former AFR firefighter accused of rape has conditions of release modified

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –One of the three now former Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters accused of raping a woman during an off-duty party had his conditions of release modified again.Carlsbad man pleads guilty to federal drug offensesAden Heyman, Angel Portillo, Anthony Martin, and the alleged victim were drinking in Martin's apartment on Menaul last July. The woman told police the three men held her down and took turns raping her.
All three have pled not guilty to their ch

BLM protects over 4,200 acres of land near Placitas

PLACITAS, N.M.(KRQE) –U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed a public land order withdrawing 4,212.98 of public land from federal mineral leasing for at least 50 years. The idea is to "protect,
preserve, and promote the scenic integrity, cultural importance, recreational values, and wildlife habitat connectivity within the Placitas area," the order notes.The plan to withdraw the land from leases comes after tribal leaders and community members asked for federal p

New Mexico extending Medicaid for some seniors and people with disabilities

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –Across the nation, Medicaid has been "unwinding," removing individuals from its rolls following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. But New Mexico's administrators say they are extending coverage for certain individuals.The state received federal approval to extend coverage for seniors receiving long-term care and people with disabilities. The extension will last 12 months, the state says.One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren’t insured

Guilty plea for Albuquerque man involved in shooting of a woman

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Cesar Contreras-Diaz pleaded guilty to seven charges in front of Judge Britt Baca-Miller Thursday. The charges stem from an incident where a woman was shot in the face while driving near Central and Juan Tabo in Albuquerque.Man accused of killing NMSP officer pleads not guilty to federal chargesAccording to a criminal complaint, Elora Manuelito, Christopher Rivera, Kylie Crooke and Contreras-Diaz were driving when they got cut off by a van. They became upse

Moisture begins to build in across parts of New Mexico

Far northeastern New Mexico have begun to feel impacts of a backdoor cold front, the impacts will encompass all of eastern New Mexico into Friday. Temperatures east of the Central Mountain Chain are 5°-25° cooler than this time yesterday. More clouds will arrive Friday as well before moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surges into far eastern New Mexico Saturday.Late Friday into Saturday will be the best chance for wetting rainfall along and east of the Central Mountain Chain including the

Man accused of killing NMSP officer pleads not guilty to federal charges

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The man accused of shooting and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court on Thursday.Jaremy Smith, 33, of Marion, South Carolina, is charged with carjacking resulting in death, causing death by the discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, kidnapping resulting in death, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and interstate

Santa Fe hosting rapid hire event for parks, transit, and open space jobs

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Santa Fe is looking to fill jobs in several departments. On Saturday, April 27, they will hold a rapid hire event for full-time positions in the city's parks, open space, and transit divisions.The event will be at the Transit Administration Office at 2931 Rufina St, Santa Fe, NM 87507 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Management will be at the event to conduct interviews, the city says.Report: New Mexico needs 40,000 workers to reach national average wo

Victorian tea fundraiser at the Historic Fairview Cemetery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Historic Fairview Cemetery is holding its Victorian tea fundraiser event on April 28, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the cemetery.Story continues below
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Will it be a hot summer in New Mexico? Odds are yes, NOAA says

(NEXSTAR) – You may want to clean out the kiddie pool and dust off the patio furniture early this year. We're in for a hot start to summer, according to a national weather outlook released Thursday by the National Weather Service.
All but two states on the new national forecast map are shown in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the more likely an area is to see above-average temperatures between May and July this year.
The highest probabilities of an extra-hot start to summer

Bernalillo County looks to hire lifeguards ahead of summer

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – With summer right around the corner, the Bernalillo County Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hire lifeguards.The Parks & Recreation Department's Aquatics Division is looking to fill 50 lifeguard positions at its various pools by June 1. Lifeguards must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED certification,be at least 15 years old, and pass an Aquatics Lifeguard Skills Test. Individuals who are 15 must have a worke

Kick off National Coin Week at the Spring Great Southwest Coin Expo

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –National Coin Week is coming up April 21 - 27 and the Albuquerque Coin Club is kicking off the week with the 2024 Spring Great Southwest Coin Expo April 19 - 21 at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North.Housing planned for vacant building at Central and San MateoThe expo is a place where almost all kinds of currency, coins and all things numismatic will be available. There will be over 70 tables with more than 30 dealers ready to show, buy, sell and tr

Roswell Police, Walgreens to host prescription drug take back event

ROSWELL, N.M.(KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department and Walgreens are hosting a prescription drug take back event this month. The event allows people to safely dispose of their unwanted medication.People can bring their unwanted and unneeded prescription drugs to the Walgreens located at 1200 S. Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The service is free and those bringing prescription drugs can remain anonymous. Vape devices will also be accepted during the event as l

Bill that could ban TikTok is closer to becoming law

(The Hill) –Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced her support Wednesday for a bipartisan bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S. after it was updated to extend the period of time for the sale.The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversarial Controlled Applications Act passed the House in a broad bipartisan vote in March, just a week after it was introduced. Support from the Commerce Committee