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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Climate
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Rounds of rainfall with seasonable temperatures
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Muggy conditions have moved farther west in the wake of yesterday's strong thunderstorms across New Mexico with somewhat-gusty winds developing in the Northeast Highlands. Near-freezing temperatures are confined to the higher peaks of the Northern Mountains, while elsewhere is mostly starting off in the upper 40s, 50s, and 60s. Forecast Continues Below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far Somewhat-persistent upper-level westerly winds with some moisture, along with a dip in the jet stream, will combine with the daytime heating, as well as with the low-level moisture, to produce some strong storms in the West Mountains, the Southern Mountains, as well as in parts of the Rio Grande Valley through the Pecos River Valley to the Northern Mountains, capable of producing brief heavy bouts of rainfall, small hail/graupel, some lightning, and erratic wind gusts. Elsewhere, some clouds will move on through with temperatures warming up into the 80s and low 90s for the southern half of the region, while the muggy conditions will lead to northern areas only reaching the upper 60s to the low 80s. While more stronger storms will form tomorrow for many, the pendulum swing pattern of muggy mornings with breezy easterly winds shifting to southwesterly drier winds in the afternoons forming storms to the east will develop ahead as a storm system moves away. Temperatures will rise after tomorrow with much clearer skies up until later this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
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City of Albuquerque swaps speed cameras after switching companies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three years into Albuquerque's speed camera program, most drivers know what to look out for, but the city said those old cameras are now being swapped out for something that could help the city nab more speeders. Story continues below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far The city is taking the old bulky cameras down for new sleeker ones that should see drivers from further away and even see through license plate covers. 'Everyone loves a higher resolution camera,' said Dan Mayfield, City of Albuquerque Municipal Development spokesperson. That's exactly one of the added perks with Albuquerque's new speed cameras, now replacing old cameras citywide. 'What we know is that there's three lenses to show different multiple views of cars passing by. And there's a sophisticated radar gun in there. And then we're going to be adding some more time to distance technology later,' said Mayfield. So far, the new camera rigs are up on poles watching drivers in both directions on Montgomery near Wyoming. The city also installed the new cameras on Central Ave. near the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The upgraded cameras come after the city signed a new contract with a different vendor, Elovate. Because they're higher resolution cameras, the camera swap should make it easier for police to spot speeding drivers from further away and to read what's behind license plate covers. 'They just help us make sure we're getting the right driver when we are watching the video. APD officers watch that video to make sure that each citation goes to the appropriate vehicle owner,' said Mayfield. But replacing the cameras is just the start, as the city is now trying to find more places to put more cameras. 'Once all of those old ones are replaced, we'll start adding new cameras to the city. Those are those locations are based on the high-fatality injury network map that we have with the city. So we try to target the most dangerous areas first,' he said. The city said at least three cameras have been replaced so far, and the rest should be up in the next few weeks. By law, the city splits the money it collects from the speed camera program with the state. Any funds that don't cover the cost of the program go into the city's Vision Zero bike and pedestrian safety improvements. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
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Child left in hot car, Bloomfield officer critically injured, Warm and stormy, Church members mourn, Albuquerque pickleball facility
Former APD officer pleads guilty to his role in DWI dismissal scandal What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? Officials speak on closure of Hobbs prison Teens accused of bringing gun to high school placed in supervision program National Guard likely to deploy by the end of the week in Albuquerque Bernalillo County providing free groceries to low-income seniors [1] Colorado man arrested, accused of leaving 6-year-old in hot car at ABQ store – A Colorado man is in custody after being accused of leaving his son in a hot car in Albuquerque. Police arrested 45-year-old Michael Clohessy after they say he was seen on surveillance video walking into the Walmart on Carlisle near Menaul, leaving his six-year-old son in the backseat. According to a criminal complaint, Clohessy told officers the boy did not want to go in the store, adding he thought he would be in the store for less than 15 minutes, but police say the boy was left alone for more than 20 minutes. Clohessy is now facing child abuse charges. [2] Bloomfield officer critically injured, suspect killed in traffic-stop shootout – A New Mexico police officer is in critical condition after a traffic stop turned into a deadly shooting that left the suspect dead. Bloomfield police say around 11 p.m. Monday, Officer Timothy Ontiveros pulled over a driver for a traffic stop. Police say the driver then shot Officer Ontiveros in the neck and shoulder. A second officer on scene then shot and killed the driver. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is taking over the investigation. The driver's identity is not being released until they notify the next of kin. [3] Storms near the Rio Grande Valley and breezy weather – East winds will again bring in higher humidity into the Rio Grande Valley by Wednesday morning, but will get washed out to the east in the afternoon. Daily rain and thunderstorms chances will continue along and east of the central mountain chain through the end of the week. Strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday afternoon in eastern New Mexico with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Temperatures will be heating up through the end of the week. The Metro will climb back into the 90s again by Friday. [4] Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son – Members of an Albuquerque church are continuing to mourn two of their longtime members after they were killed in a murder-suicide. For more than a decade, Stephen and Marcia Bockemeirer could be spotted nearly every Sunday at Albuquerque Revival Church in the International District. The Bockemeirer's were killed early Saturday by their youngest son, Andrew, who then took his own life. Police believe Andrew was suffering from a mental health illness. Lead pastor, Andres Lopez said when he became the pastor at Albuquerque Revival, the Bockemeiers were associate pastors helping him ease into a new role. [5] First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque – Pickleball players around Albuquerque will soon have a new place to play. Premier Pickleball's indoor facility will feature 12 courts, a skinny court and a drinking area. Chief Operations Officer Marty Garcia says the facility named 'The Picklr' will bring climate controlled courts to the city. He also said opportunities to play at the highest level, like the Professional Pickleball Association and major league pickleball, will be included. The facility is located at what used to be a Conn's Home Plus near Eubank Blvd. and I-40. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
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More moisture moves in through the week
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures cooled off a few degrees this afternoon. A few isolated showers and storms have been moving through eastern and northern portions of the state. Moisture will increase across the eastern half of New Mexico by Memorial Day afternoon. This will bring a chance for isolated storms to the eastern half of the state. Temperatures will again be a couple of degrees cooler on Memorial Day, but right around average for this time of year. Forecast Continues Below Crime: Two ABQ police officers placed on leave in critical pedestrian crash on Central Real Estate: 'Nothing short of a personal resort' luxury property listed for $12M in Santa Fe National: 'I'm sincerely sorry': Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis Moisture will increase in eastern and central New Mexico by Tuesday. This will bring a chance for showers and storms in the eastern half of the state and the Rio Grande Valley and northern mountains into the middle of next week. High pressure will build overhead, bringing temperatures up again, but the chance for rain will continue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
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Moisture moves in through the week
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures cooled off a few degrees this afternoon. A few isolated showers and storms have been moving through eastern and northern portions of the state. Moisture will increase across the eastern half of New Mexico by Memorial Day afternoon. This will bring a chance for isolated storms to the eastern half of the state. Temperatures will again be a couple of degrees cooler on Memorial Day, but right around average for this time of year. Forecast Continues Below Crime: Two ABQ police officers placed on leave in critical pedestrian crash on Central Real Estate: 'Nothing short of a personal resort' luxury property listed for $12M in Santa Fe National: 'I'm sincerely sorry': Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis Moisture will increase in eastern and central New Mexico by Tuesday. This will bring a chance for showers and storms in the eastern half of the state and the Rio Grande Valley and northern mountains into the middle of next week. High pressure will build overhead, bringing temperatures up again, but the chance for rain will continue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
