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Proposed changes to Albuquerque's 'Immigrant Friendly Policy'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Update:The Albuquerque City Council unanimously authorized the sale of bonds to support seven projects, including people experiencing homelessness. The sale of Gross Receipt Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds looks to secure $22.5 million to fund Albuquerque priority projects. The seven projects will promote family quality of life,...
Watch a Movie Under the Wings at the Nuclear History Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is getting ready for its upcoming Movie Under the Wings event. The event will be held at the museum’s heritage park on June 15, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The classing 1193 film “Jurassic Park” will be showing at Movie Under the Wings. […]
Diego Pavia holding football camp on May 18
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Diego Pavia is ready to give back to his community. The Vanderbilt Commodores and former New Mexico State quarterback is hosting a football camp at his former high school, Volcano Vista. The camp is May 18 and is open to kids from ages K through 12. The camp will have two sessions […]
Visit Albuquerque highlights May events throughout the city
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The month of May is already here and Lara Brockway from Visit Albuquerque has a list of some events happening around the city during May. New Mexico United vs. Real Salt Lake Follow Eric Walking Tours Bard Crawl Boots in the Park Tails, Trails and Treats
City Council hears from the public — and some stuffed animals — at Monday meeting
A packed chamber greeted the Albuquerque City Council for a five-hour meeting May 6 where the council spent some money, approved getting some grant money and heard heartfelt public comments about immigration policies in the city. Standing Room Only. More than a dozen residents turned out to voice their concerns...
How Albuquerque’s climate progress stacks up against other cities
A new report ranks Albuquerque second among mid-sized cities for actions taken to address climate change. The 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard released Tuesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranks 75 cities based on various criteria including transportation and building policies. The cities evaluated all have populations of at least 100,000 people.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue donates decommissioned ambulance to Ukraine
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It helped carry thousands of people in medical emergencies through Albuquerque for years. Now the city is donating a decommissioned ambulance to help thousands of people in the war-torn country of Ukraine. “I want to thank everyone who helped us who stay with Ukraine,” said Nataliya Edelman, with Ukrainian Americans of […]
Local youth to display their 'Pictures of Hope' with exhibition
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is a popular saying, but a special program is helping young adults sum them up in just one — "hope." In April, dozens of youth attended the "Pictures of Hope" workshop. It was through a partnership with ‘New Day.’ Based in Albuquerque, the organization helps teens and young adults transition out of homelessness.
Three Albuquerque city councilors propose changes to city charter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three Albuquerque city councilors are proposing some sweeping changes to Albuquerque’s charter. The referendum, co-sponsored by Dan Lewis, Renee Grout, and Klarissa Pena would lower the minimum vote total to win a mayor or city council race to 40% instead of the current 50%. If no candidate hits 40%, then there would be […]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening on Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Letter carriers and the United States Postal Service are once again teaming up to hold the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The event is this Saturday and is the largest single-day food drive in the country with thousands of communities participating including 19 here in New Mexico. This is to help […]
Parents speak out about South Valley Academy’s handling of director accused of threatening student
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday night, parents, students, and teachers are outraged at how South Valley Academy is handling the incident of a staff member accused of threatening a student with a box cutter. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office says School Director Richard Perea turned himself in to law enforcement on Monday. Perea is facing aggravated assault […]
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