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CHIPS and Sciences Act will create manufacturing and construction jobs in New Mexico
In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 700 manufacturing jobs and 1,000 construction jobs will be created thanks to funding from the CHIPS and Sciences Act to complete two fabs focused on advanced packaging. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Ryan Harper, the White House coordinator for CHIPS implementation, about the act and how it will make a difference in manufacturing jobs, particularly in New Mexico.
Man who shot near APD officer on separate call takes plea deal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who fired a gun near a police officer responding to a different call took a plea deal. In September 2023, an Albuquerque Police Department officer was interviewing someone near Utah and Chico in northeast Albuquerque when someone in a van opened fire. The driver, Kevin Morales-Molina, was arrested shortly after […]
Biker clubs rally to resolve the MMIP crisis
As New Mexico looks for answers in solving the Missing, Murdered, and Indigenous People crisis, two groups are bringing their outcry for justice to the roadways. The groups are called the Redrum and RedSpirit Motorcycle Clubs. Their groups are focused on bringing positivity and righteousness to cities, towns, reservations and other communities.
Atrisco Heritage acting principal falsely denies school threats
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Atrisco Heritage Academy acting principal, Anthony Lovato, denied of school threats, Tuesday morning, following a drag queen's performance at this year's prom. Parents sent KOAT a copy of Lovato's e-mail after our report aired on Monday, April 29, regarding threats made via email on...
Rio Rancho man sentenced for robbing woman at gunpoint in 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who forced a woman to empty her bank account before leading deputies on a chase through Albuquerque on New Year’s Day in 2022 was sentenced to five years in prison. Aron Leon used a gun to rob the woman at an ATM outside a bank near Rio Bravo and Second […]
Some Amtrak passengers still stuck in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Frustrated and disappointed — that's how Ferlin Lee has been feeling the past few days after his Amtrak train made a sudden stop. "I was pretty disappointed. I mean, they didn't tell us [anything]," he said. "I was halfway to my destination and [was] supposed to arrive at midnight."
New club at Albuquerque High School is helping beautify the campus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Helping high school students find their green thumb is the goal of a new club at Albuquerque High School. With a trickle of water going into the soil, a group of Albuquerque High School students are learning how to keep a garden green. Darlene Alvarado is one of nearly 25 students who are […]
Library IT funds missing from mayor’s budget
The days of searching for a book using card catalogs and the Dewey Decimal System became obsolete at least a decade ago as libraries were computerized and digitized. This is one reason employees and supporters of the metro area’s 19 branches are concerned that the entire information technology (IT) budget — $400,000 — has been omitted from Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed city budget.
Police charge 16 protesters after forcing Gaza solidarity camp from UNM Student Union Building
The University of New Mexico Gaza Solidarity Encampment started its ninth day on Tuesday with part of the camp inside the main campus Student Union Building. By 4 a.m., police destroyed the five tents set up by the group demanding UNM divest from the state of Israel, and New Mexico State Police dressed in black […] The post Police charge 16 protesters after forcing Gaza solidarity camp from UNM Student Union Building appeared first on Source New Mexico.
City celebrates townhome transformation in Nob Hill
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was always eyed as a place to build more housing in Albuquerque but has never taken shape until now. The City of Albuquerque is helping increase housing near Highland High School by replacing a dirt lot with new townhomes. “It was a vacant piece...
‘Mariachis’ to take the field for Cinco de Mayo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes will suit up as their alter-egos for the big Cinco de Mayo game this Sunday. The Topes will play as the Mariachis of Nuevo Mexico with the gate opening at 3 p.m. The first 3,000 adults into the park will receive a free jersey. Al Hurricane Jr. will return to […]
Nava re-tears ACL, out for 2024 season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cristian Nava’s return to the pitch will have to wait another year. As the United forward finally recovered from a torn ACL in early 2023, Nava re-injured the same ACL and will miss the 2024 season. “Cristian has shown incredible growth through this long recovery process, and we are blessed to have […]
WHAT TO EXPECT: Despite budget cuts, APS board to discuss pay raise for employees
As Albuquerque Public Schools nears a budget deadline, district officials will discuss progress with the Board of Education at Wednesday’s meeting. One known line item is a 3% raise for APS employees. Chief budget architects Rennette Apodaca and Rosalinda Montoya will present the outlook for career-connected learning, curriculum and...
FBI: Labar Tsethlikai Faces Life In Prison For Murder
ALBUQUERQUE — Labar Tsethlikai, 51, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, made an initial appearance on his Indictment related to the murder of a member of the Navajo Nation. He is considered the prime suspect in a series of crimes targeting Native American men in Gallup, Zuni and Albuquerque.
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