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Albuquerque issues health alerts for ozone levels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is issuing health alerts for those with upper respiratory problems. The city said ozone levels are high and they’ve triggered health alerts. Wildfire smoke and pollutants from cars are adding to ozone levels. “We tend to have these, it’s more likely when there’s a smoky haze in the […]
Balloon Fiesta Park hosting free drive in movie
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As part of Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque’s summer of nonviolence initiative, Balloon Fiesta Park is hosting a free drive in movie on Thursday, July 25. Thursday’s featured movie will be “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and will be shown at the south parking lot. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie […]
APS officials weigh-in on changes for upcoming school year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In less than two weeks, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is getting ready to welcome students back to the classroom, and parents will see big changes at campuses this year. Some parents were frustrated and angry after last year, saying there wasn’t enough supervision of students...
New Mexico Braces for Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Risk
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is preparing for an increase in storm activity across the western half of the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a warning for residents to expect even stormier conditions on Friday, with a heightened risk of flash flooding, particularly in areas with recent burn scars.
Bernalillo County facing lawsuit, allegedly violated the law
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County is facing a lawsuit and is being accused of withholding information from the public regarding Metropolitan Detention Center records. "Don't we want to know that everybody is being treated equally? Don't we know if there are bad apples that they can be found and rooted out?"
Supply chain issues delay opening of transitional housing on Albuquerque’s west side
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A promising new development on Albuquerque’s west side aims to help homeless families transition off the streets. The ADC Family Campus, an initiative by the nonprofit organization Saranam, is designed to provide transitional housing coupled with educational and vocational training to support these families. However, supply chain issues have delayed the move-in […]
ABQ City Council looking to finalize spot for new Westside sports complex
Fifteen years in the making, the Westside Sports Complex appears to be approaching the finish line — at least when it comes to where it will be built. The Albuquerque City Council is expected to finalize the location for the complex at its Aug. 5 regular meeting. The city and state governments have earmarked more than $11.25 million for the project.
Petition asks Albuquerque City Council to pump the brakes on e-bikes in the Bosque
Albuquerque City Council is pushing to allow e-bikes in the Bosque, along with other unpaved open spaces around the city; but some want to pump the brakes on this move, saying without careful thought it could make trails more dangerous.
BernCo, City of Albuquerque asking for input on how to spend opioid settlement funding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents living in Bernalillo County can give their input on what to do with $27.5 million. Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque received millions of dollars from an opioid settlement. The city and county must spend the funds on programming and policies to address the harms caused by the opioid overdose […]
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority announces funding for affordable housing programs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the costs of buying and renting homes skyrocketing in recent years, and many New Mexicans struggling to make ends meet, the state agency charged with addressing housing needs, is working to help. From the homeless to prospective homebuyers, New Mexicans could have more affordable housing options after the Mortgage Finance Authority […]
County seeks volunteers for new Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Join Bernalillo County’s effort to transform mental health care by applying for its newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The board’s goal is to help the county build a comprehensive and community-based behavioral health system. The board was created after commissioners passed a law that set up the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority.
Vote shows neighborhood support for Netherwood Park playground
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –It was a story KRQE News 13 brought to you about a politician calling in a favor from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to nix a public works project in her neighborhood. Now, a recent vote shows a majority of people there support it. Families had been pushing to add a playground at Netherwood […]
Albuquerque Downs prepares to take on Ruidoso Downs 2024 season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After wildfires and flooding tore through the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs Race Track took a major hit, forcing them to move the rest of the season to Albuquerque Downs. Crews at Albuquerque Downs had less than a week to get ready for races to kick off Friday and it’s definitely been all […]
New Mexico Department of Transportation celebrates La Bajada construction completion
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A long-running project that has been a headache for drivers between Albuquerque and Santa Fe wrapped up ahead of schedule. Tuesday, state and local officials cut the ribbon on the multi-million-dollar road construction. In years past, the road up to La Bajada Hill made for a bumpy ride. After major construction over the […]
New statewide housing report finds problems linger with affordability, homelessness, quality
Housing continues to be unaffordable for many renters and homeowners across the state, according to a report released this week by the New Mexico authority tackling the housing crisis. The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, which also announced its rebranding Wednesday to become Housing New Mexico, detailed the findings of...
Department of Workforce Solutions using grant to expand New Mexico’s workforce
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions received nearly $6 million with the plan to invest it into getting new people into the workforce. The department said they will use the money for several programs including a pre-apprenticeship that helps participating employers hire new staff that are lacking experience. “Because we’re their employer, […]
Nexus stays optimistic even in the face of lengthy I-25 renovation work
Anyone driving up and down Interstate 25 at night north of the Big I has seen the first stages of a major construction project getting underway from the Comanche exit to the Jefferson exit. It is expected to begin in earnest in August and last through the spring of 2027.
Combatting the ‘not in my backyard’ attitude
The priorities of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association wouldn’t be strange to other neighborhoods across Albuquerque: Increased safety and cleanliness, small business support, increased engagement with residents and elected officials. But its recent focus on housing solutions and services for those experiencing homelessness is less common. Affordable housing...
Albuquerque high school students learn about business and government in Washington D.C.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two local high school students are meeting with U.S. leaders in Washington D.C. Isabel Fernandez and Sofia Figueroa are doing an internship with Bank of America. The internship gives them a firsthand look into the role of businesses and government and how they help communities. The two students were selected out of […]
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