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Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque grandmother was dancing in her living room to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie when she came face-to-face with a home intruder. KRQE Anchor-Reporter Jessica Garate first reported the story and obtained the emotional 911 call the woman made as she was trying to coax the man back outside. This […]
Clovis man sentenced to nine and a half years after fleeing officer
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A 27-year-old man, Anthony Abeyta, has received a sentence of over nine years in prison for aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, according to the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Earlier this year, a jury found Abeyta guilty of aggravated fleeing after leading Curry County Sheriff Officers on a chase in a truck […]
‘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 […]
Girl found dead in New Mexico may have relatives in Phoenix area: NCMEC
PHOENIX - Officials with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children say new information may lead to a break in a cold case involving an unidentified girl. In a statement, a spokesperson said an initial genealogy research on the girl, identified only as ‘Jane Doe,' discovered that the girl may have relatives and friends in the Phoenix area. She may also have relatives or friends in Benton County, which is located in southern Washington.
'Nothing Left For Me' focuses on the trauma brought by the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program
University Showcase, 5/21, 8:30a: A new show at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology on the University of New Mexico campus uses photography to explore a traumatic time for the Navajo people.“Nothing Left For Me: Federal Policy and the Photography of Milton Snow in Diné Bikéyah” examines the brutal impact of the Navajo Livestock Reduction program imposed upon Diné communities and homelands by U.S. Indian Commissioner John Collier starting in the 1930s.
Albuquerque city councilor speaks out on proposed change to immigrant-friendly policy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque councilor is speaking out against a proposed change to the city’s immigrant-friendly policy. The amendment, introduced by Councilors Brooke Bassan and Renee Grout would allow the city to assist or enforce federal immigration laws if an immigrant commits a violent crime like murder or felony drug charges. Proponents say it […]
Mountain storms possible Tuesday
Tuesday morning is cool, calm and clear. The morning and midday will be nice, but we are expected showers and storms to develop in the mountains around midday. These will move east off of the high terrain today, but most storms and showers will dissipate once they move over the lower elevations.
After nine years of court oversight, Albuquerque Police now in full compliance with reforms
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department is now in full compliance with reforms ordered by the U.S. Department of Justice and that paves the way for the end of nine years of court oversight, authorities said Monday. The assessment came from a court-appointed, independent monitor who been overseeing compliance with the Justice Department decree since 21015. The DOJ released findings of its Albuquerque police investigation in 2014, the same year the department came under intense scrutiny for use of force and the number of officer-involved shootings. But over the past nine years, authorities said Albuquerque’s police force made major strides toward achieving compliance with all officers equipped with body-worn cameras, increased crisis intervention training and a new policing reform office.
Firefighters extinguish house fire early Monday morning
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a structure fire on the 100 block of Maple St. NE early Monday morning. Around 5:20 a.m. AFR says units responded to the scene and reported seeing smoke and flames coming from a two-story residential structure. After extinguishing the fire, AFR units reported extensive damage to […]
New Mexico Judge Halts State Mandate for School Districts to Adopt Calendars With More School Days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new mandate that requires school districts across New Mexico to adopt calendars that consist of at least 180 days was put on hold by a judge on Monday while he considers the change's legality. Dozens of school districts and superintendents have been challenging the...
Loving Thunder helping people with disabilities through horses
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding Inc. works to empower and improve the quality of life for people with physical and mental disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship. Co founder and executive director of Loving Thunder Twuana Raupp says this type of therapy helps with sensory input, body movement and mental health. During the month of […]
Those incarcerated in New Mexico may get access to federal funds for college education
“We are proving that there is no wrong door to higher education in New Mexico,” said New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez in a news release.
Economic Development Department approves $1.3M for 11 New Mexico companies to train employees
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eleven New Mexico companies will receive funding from the New Mexico Economic Development Department to support workforce training for 116 new and current employees. The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board in April approved $1,307,382 for the companies which are located in Albuquerque, Cuyamungue, Las...
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