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Albuquerque Is Throwing Out the Belongings of Homeless People, Violating City Policy
The city has violated a court order and its own policies by discarding the personal property of thousands of homeless people, who have lost medications, birth certificates, IDs, treasured family photos and the ashes of loved ones.
APD: Overnight crashes leave multiple people with serious injuries
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to two separate crashes that led to serious injuries overnight. On the evening of May 15, APD responded to the area of Pan American Freeway and Jefferson in response to a serious injury crash. Police say traffic was stopped on northbound Pan American Freeway at Jefferson for […]
Lawsuit claims CYFD did not do enough to protect special needs teen who died
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was 2022 when Dora Espinoza arrived at the University of New Mexico Hospital with her 16-year-old daughter with special needs. At that point, the teen was already dead. Further investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office revealed a gruesome story of ongoing neglect of the teen who was blind and nonverbal. […]
Man pleads guilty to killing woman who was arguing with his mother
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kristian Crepsin, the man charged in a deadly Albuquerque shooting, pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. Investigators say 18-year-old Crespin fatally shot a woman that was arguing with his mother, Kristina Withrow, in her front yard. Investigators said Withrow told Crespin to fire some warning shots at the woman and when he fired, one of […]
APD: Two people killed, one critically injured in series of crashes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating three separate crashes Tuesday night that left two people dead and one person critically injured. The first crash happened around 6:30 p.m. in the area of La Bajada Rd. and Atrisco Dr. Police say a 17-year-old who was hit in the crash was taken to the […]
Showers move into the Metro Thursday morning, more storms in the afternoon
Showers and storms will continue overnight, with more storms on the way by Thursday afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall and severe weather are possible with some storms. It was an even more active day across most of New Mexico Wednesday. A few showers and a couple thunderstorms continue tonight even. High-resolution forecast models have been consistent on a round of showers and storms developing in central New Mexico and the Albuquerque Metro by mid-Thursday morning.
Police investigating fatal shooting in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting near Pennsylvania and Constitution Tuesday morning. Police say one person was found dead on scene suffering from gunshot wounds. APD’s homicide unit is investigating the shooting. No other details available.
Amazon volunteers build beds for Westside Emergency Housing Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Westside Emergency Housing Center in Albuquerque received help assembling new beds. 26 volunteers from Amazon’s distribution warehouse built 60 beds as part of phase one of the center’s renovation plan. The housing center has already started those renovations. The newly built beds were purchased with money from Bernalillo County. “We’ve had […]
Archbishop of Santa Fe calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group led by the Archbishop of Santa Fe has requested an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. A coalition of faith-based members of the community represented by Archbishop John Wester of the Santa Fe Diocese called for in-depth documentation of possible Israeli war crimes regarding the war in Gaza. In front […]
State officials not planning to test wastewater in New Mexico for avian flu
Experts around the country have called on federal officials to use wastewater testing for the avian influenza strain H5N1, which has broken out in more than 33 dairies across eight states, including New Mexico. While there are only two documented cases of viral crossover to humans documented in the U.S. since 2022, scientists said that […] The post State officials not planning to test wastewater in New Mexico for avian flu appeared first on Source New Mexico.
200 seniors, 90 veterans housed at Westside shelter — some for years
The city’s Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) is home to about 200 seniors and 90 veterans seeking shelter among hundreds more who are experiencing homelessness. While the number who sleep there fluctuates throughout the year, during the winter months officials say it’s not uncommon to reach its capacity of 600.
How Albuquerque Public Schools addresses missed class time
Leaders from Albuquerque Public Schools were in Washington, D.C., to discuss what is being done to ensure children attend class. The White House is hosting the summit in regard to chronic absenteeism. The school district was there to discuss its strategy. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7...
Albuquerque high school student accused of bringing gun to school released to family
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a letter from Deputy County for Public Safety Manager Greg Perez. A student accused of bringing a gun to an Albuquerque high school is back at home after the juvenile detention center wouldn’t take him. This after Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen spoke at the […]
Seven more people arrested at UNM for protesting Israel-Hamas war
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — While protests continue to take place at universities across the country, educators are coming to the defense of their students. "Our students who are paying the price right now with their encampments in front of the universities are our heroes," Sandra Akkad said. Many educators and...
City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With temperatures rising along with spring runoff more people are expected on a faster moving Rio Grande. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says even though the river might look calm, the water’s often moving a lot faster than people anticipate. “This river is wonderful on many levels, but it’s also dangerous in all levels,” said […]
'Sweets are my thing': Asian-owned chocolate business a hit with locals and celebrities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For chocolate lovers, there's nothing like a truffle. "A truffle is actually just a thing of goodness," David Le said. He's the CEO of Cocopotamus Chocolates. He also owns one of the biggest sweet tooths. "My love for sweets has always been there. I've always had...
‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new series
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The creator of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” is returning to New Mexico for a new series. Vince Gilligan will be filming an untitled project in and around Albuquerque, according to an announcement made by New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson on Monday. “I’m thrilled to be working in New […]
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