Cooler temperatures, showers and storms to end the workweek - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

Rain showers are moving into far western New Mexico this morning as a storm system moves into the state. Showers and storms will spread across the state from west to east through the morning and into the afternoon, with scattered showers and storms across most of the state by the mid afternoon hours. The rain and cloud cover will help to keep temperatures as much as 20° cooler this afternoon. A few rounds of isolated storms are likely in the Albuquerque Metro from earlyafternoon through toni

New Mexico governor elected as chair of Western Governors' Association

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was elected to serve as chair of the Western Governors' Association.The governor was elected to the position during the group's annual meeting in Olympic Valley, California, and will replace Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. The group represents the leaders of the 22 westernmost states and territories.State auditor says $15K flight was a ‘waste of taxpayer funds’Lujan Grisham said her primary initiative will be addre

Greg Brown, former Lobo basketball player and high school coach, dies

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Former Lobo basketball player, and local high school coach, Greg Brown died in a car crash on Friday. He was 51.Brown played his high school career for the Albuquerque High Bulldogs. He led AHS to a 1990 state championship and was named the New Mexico player of the year. His success with the Bulldogs landed him a spot at New Mexico Junior College, where he once again excelled.Following a successful two years in Hobbs where he was named a junior college All-A

New Mexico officials look for suspect after argument leads to hit and run

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help as they search for a man accused of running someone over.According to the criminal complaint, 22-year-old Fabian Silva got into an argument with another man in southwest Albuquerque earlier this week.CYFD launches new center to keep foster kids from sleeping in officesPolice said Silva drove his car into the other man, running him over. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical c

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Traffic: I-40 shut down in both directions in northeast Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – All I-40 eastbound lanes at Carlisle are closed due to police activity Friday afternoon, according to NMDOT traffic cams. All I-40 westbound lanes at San Mateo are also closed due to police activity.
Heavy delays are expected. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Click here to view the KRQE Traffic Map.

New Mexico Brewers Guild's newest pint glass celebrates 100 years of Zozobra

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The New Mexico Brewers Guild's annual pint glass fundraiser has a twist this year with the incorporation of the New Mexico-based mythological creatureZozobra, also known as Old Man Gloom.The New Mexico Brewers Guild collaborated on the glass with the Kiwanis ClubofSanta Fe, which produces the annual Zozobra burning and is celebrating 100 years of Old Man Gloom. "This year being Zozobra, I think these are going to go pretty quickly," Ebbie Edm

U.S. Forest Service tackling deferred maintenance projects in New Mexico and beyond

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is putting millions of dollars towards deferred maintenance projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Key projects are underway in New Mexico.For years, the U.S. Forest Service has been dealing with a backlog of maintenance and land management projects across the nation. The Great American Outdoors Act, which became law in 2020, has helped provide a source of funding to tackle some of those projects.Is New Mexico on track to meet its e

Kate Middleton expected to make first public appearance since cancer revelation

(NewsNation) — Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will attend Trooping the Colour this weekend, her first official public appearance since she announced she had cancer, she said on Instagram Friday.The annual Trooping the Colouris a parade marking the sovereign's birthday that includes more than 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians.
In her post, Middleton said she was grateful for all the support since her diagnosis and revealed that she will likely appear publicly agai

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Cold-blooded pet may be linked to Salmonella outbreaks, CDC says

(WTAJ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that pet bearded dragons might be linked to Salmonella outbreaks in nine states.The CDC said the reptiles can carry Salmonella germs in their droppings evening if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to their bodies and anything they touch.
Bearded dragons are being blamed for a salmonella outbreak. (Getty)Humans can get sick from touching bearded dragons or anything in their environment fo

You'll pay the most for coffee in these states, new report finds

(NEXSTAR) — The year was 2004. MySpace was the best social media site, movies like ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Spider-Man 2’ were box office hits, and the newly-released Motorola Razr was the hottest piece of tech.You could also walk into a coffee shop and expect to pay less than $3 for a cup of coffee. According to a report by GOBankingRates, the average cost of coffee in 2004 was just $2.15. At some places, it was even less than that — Starbucks made headlines for

They found what? Ski resort finds odd litter on mountain during cleanup

DENVER (KDVR) — After the snow melted in Breckenridge, the Colorado ski resort set out to clean the mountain — but crews found more than just loose mittens and ski poles.
The Breckenridge Ski Resort told Nexstar's KDVR they sent 200 employees across three peaks to search for discarded items toward the base areas and the lower mountain. After three hours, workers brought back all sorts of litter.Breckenridge found some odd items left at the slopes after the snow melted (Courtesy of Br

A lingering effect of the pandemic is making traffic worse in these US cities

(NEXSTAR) –The pandemic-era days of light traffic on the roads are long gone, a new study from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found.
Most of the country is back to its pre-COVID levels of congestion and traffic delays, said David Schrank, a senior research scientist and primary author of the Institute's Urban Mobility Report. In some cities, despite having fewer total commuters on the road, things have actually gotten worse when compared to 2019.For one thing, the commute

KRQE employees give back on Nexstar’s Founders Day of Caring

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –KRQE and other Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stations celebrated the company's 28th anniversary by giving back to our communities.The annual event known as Founder's Day of Caring celebrates the founding of Nexstar on June 17, 1996. On Founder's Day of Caring, employees across the county help give back to the community by volunteering their time at charities.
In celebration, KRQE Media Group employees stepped away from their desks to help communities across

Family of New Mexican musician injured in Rome raising money with silent auction

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The family of Leo Maes, a musician from New Mexico who was injured in Rome, is holding an auction to raise funds to help get him back to the United States.Story continues below
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The 73-year-old musician was

Showers and storms move across the state

Showers and storms have spread across the state from west to east this morning, with scattered showers and storms across most of the state this afternoon. The rain and cloud cover will help to keep temperatures as much as 20° cooler this afternoon. A few rounds of isolated storms are likely in the Albuquerque Metro from earlyafternoon through tonight. Drier air moves in tonight from the west, but a few showers may linger in eastern New Mexico through early Saturday morning.Temperatures rebou

Albuquerque police boosting efforts to patrol downtown

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) says they are stepping up their patrols and presence in the downtown area this summer. The plan is to help prevent fights and crime as summer brings visitors to local businesses.“We want people to be able to come and enjoy downtown, but we want everyone to remain safe,” APD Chief Harold Medina said in a press release. “Increasing the number of officers, and supplementing with specialty units will

Albuquerque police to release details on officer-involved shooting that left suspect injured

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department is holding a news conference Friday, June 14 at 1 p.m. to release details on a recent police shooting. The shooting took place on April 30, 2024near Tramway, east of the I-25 frontage road, south of Sandia Casino.New Mexico History Museum asks community to reflect on time spent at notable restaurantsAPD says officers were conducting surveillance on Nicholas Roach, 35, who had outstanding warrants and tracked him to San

Albuquerque police release details on officer-involved shooting that left suspect injured

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department released details on a police shooting that took place on April 30, 2024near Tramway, east of the I-25 frontage road, south of Sandia Casino.New Mexico History Museum asks community to reflect on time spent at notable restaurantsAPD says officers were conducting surveillance on Nicholas Roach, 35, who had outstanding warrants and was a known auto theft offender. Detectives had tracked him to Sandia Casino. Police say th

NMX Standard Art Show at Canvas Artistry

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The NMX Standard Art Show is taking place Saturday, June 15 at Canvas Artistry from 12 - 5 p.m. The show is hosted through the 4NM Program with Santa Fe Brewing Company and the goal is to support local artists and organizations.
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Check out local art at the Santa Fe Artists Market

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Santa Fe Artists Market is a nonprofit that gives local artists an outdoor venue to showcase and sell their work.
Started in 2010, the market is now in its 14th year. Locals and tourists alike are invited to come shop at the market from a variety of art including poetry, paintings, jewelry, photography, furniture, sculptures and more. The market is each Saturday at the Railyards in Santa Fe from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information on the market and the loc

New street art exhibition at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The National Hispanic Cultural Center has opened its newest exhibition, Convergence x Crossroads: Street Art from the Southwest. The exhibition runs through February 23, 2025.
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New Mexico Bandidos Motorcycle Club member sentenced to prison after FBI investigation

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The U.S. Attorney's Office says a member of the Bandidos is set to serve 21 months in prison after investigators found illegally-owned guns in his home. The Bandidos member, 42-year-old Jonathan Bivins, was prohibited from owning firearms as a previously convicted felon, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.In the fall of 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement agents executed search warrants on multiple people they say h

Supreme Court invalidates Trump-era bump stock ban

The Supreme Court invalidated the Trump-era ban on bump stocks along ideological lines on Friday, ending the nationwide ban on the devices, which convert semi-automatic weapons to fire hundreds of rounds per minute.The Biden administration defended the regulation in front of the high court after the Trump administration first implemented it in the wake of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history. The shooter had used a bump stock to kill 58 people and wound hundreds

Dreamworks Land, new nighttime drone show debut at Universal Orlando

(NEXSTAR) - Universal Orlando Resort revealed their slate of summer offerings, including a new DreamWorks Land and a nighttime show that features fireworks, drones, and iconic moments from classic films.CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular is a new lagoon show making its debut June 14 at Universal Studios Florida. The show features more than 200 fountains, 600 drones, fireworks, and moments from films including Jurassic World,Jaws,Ghostbusters,Trolls,Back to the Future,

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2024 Duke City Comic Con returns June 14 - 16

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Duke City Comic Con is coming to the Albuquerque June 14 - 16 at the Marriot Pyramid Hotel.New Mexico History Museum asks community to reflect on time spent at notable restaurantsThis year's event will have a number of guests including "Superman Returns" actor Brandon Routh as well as Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong who starred in "Revenge of the Nerds." The comic con opens for general admission Friday, June 14 at 4 p.m. and runs through Sund

What's happening around New Mexico June 14-20

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Check out community events around New Mexico from June 14-20.Albuquerque
June 14 Juneteenth Celebration – Learn about the history and tradition of Juneteenth at Isotopes Park. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Clear Cross-Body Bag, courtesy of AARP.June 14-15 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.June 15 2024 Black Business Summit – Th

New Mexico History Museum asks community to reflect on time spent at notable restaurants

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico's rich culinary history will be showcased in an immersive exhibit at the New Mexico History Museumthis summer.The "Forks in the Road: Notable New Mexico Restaurants" exhibit will highlight iconic, notable, and historic eateries as well as lesser-known restaurants in the Land of Enchantment. To do this, the museum is asking residents and state visitors to share their memories about restaurants in the state. "New Mexico is so connected to our foo

Cooler temperatures along with showers and storms to end the workweek

Rain showers are moving into far western New Mexico this morning as a storm system moves into the state. Showers and storms will spread across the state from west to east through the morning and into the afternoon, with scattered showers and storms across most of the state by the mid afternoon hours. The rain and cloud cover will help to keep temperatures as much as 20° cooler this afternoon. A few rounds of isolated storms are likely in the Albuquerque Metro from earlyafternoon through toni

Record high temperatures set across New Mexico Thursday

Record high temperatures have been broken across New Mexico Thursday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday will help to briefly cool off high temperatures.
It was an extremely hot day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing into the 90s and 100s. Record high temperatures were also broken, including in Albuquerque with a high of 101° so far today - our hottest day so far this year as well. A few spotty showers are sticking around tonight in western New Mexico as a storm approa