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Pilots practice ahead of Kirtland Air Force Base's Air Fiesta this weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Precision in the sky. That's the goal this weekend at Kirtland Air Force Base, as their popular Air Fiesta returns after a long hiatus. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque business owner faces murder charge for shooting fleeing shoplifter News: Las Vegas deputy charged with aggravated battery and robbery Business: A downtown Albuquerque shoe shine parlor is still serving patrons after nearly a century Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 30-June 5? Kirtland Air Fiesta and more After six years, Kirtland Air Force Base's Air Fiesta is back, and on Friday, they were out practicing for this weekend's event. 'You want to make sure that you've got your tactics down pat. You want to make sure that you know your routine is tight because this is the first air show in six years. You don't want to go out there and disappoint. We want everything to be perfect. We want precision out there,' said Chief of Media at the Kirtland Air Force Base Public Affairs Office, Robert Smith. Base officials said this weekend's event was two years in the making, and although the fiesta hasn't happened in six years, they hope, after this year, to make it every two to three years: a chance for the general public to see the Air Force in action. 'Not everybody gets to see these things on a day-to-day basis,' said Smith. From cargo planes to vintage planes, visitors can get an up-close look at powerful aircraft on the ground and in the sky. Smith added, 'For those of us on Kirtland, you see some of the cargo aircraft, but we don't see these fighter aircraft every day.' With demonstrations of how the planes refuel mid-air and some big performances too, including the U.S. Army's parachute team, the Golden Knights. The event is free to the public. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the event runs until 5 p.m. Visitors are asked to go to one of the park and ride locations, including the Isleta Amphitheater and Gateway Center on Gibson. 'All you do is park there, we get you here, have a great time, and then we'll bus you right back,' said Smith. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Air Fiesta returns to Kirtland Air Force Base after six-year hiatus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base is getting ready to host Air Fiesta 2025. The promised guests include a dynamic lineup of aerial demonstrations and static displays. Air Fiesta is returning after a six-year hiatus. Story continues below Entertainment: First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque Community: Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son Environment: What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? The event takes place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the show closes at 5 p.m. Guests can see a lineup of performances by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, Shaw Air Force Base, a showcase from the 58th Special Operations Wing, and more. The event is free to attend. For civilians who don't have access to the base, Kirtland has set up a park-and-ride system to bring members of the public on base for the event. Park and Ride Locations: Isleta Amphitheater/Mesa Del Sol Gateway Center (Gibson) Veterans Affairs Medical Center USS Bullhead Memorial Park For more information, including a detailed breakdown of shows and displays, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Free lung screenings and community baby shower event in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, the American Lung Association in New Mexico and the New Mexico Cancer Center are partnering to hold a community baby shower and free lung screening. The event will take place May 17, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the New Mexico Cancer Center. Kirtland AFB offers sneak peek of aircraft that will be on display during Air Fiesta event The baby shower aims to give support to new and expecting moms, along with their families. Guests will have access to various resources and educational resources to support new and expecting mothers. The American Lung Association will on site, providing free lung screenings and educating people on the impact of smoking and second hand smoke. Anyone one interested in free lung screening must schedule an appointment in advance, click here to schedule a screening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Mother charged in child's death, Albuquerque teen guilty of murder, Calmer and cooler, Bobcat kitten rescued, Santa Fe Forest cleanup
Kirtland AFB offers sneak peek of aircraft that will be on display during Air Fiesta event CYFD Juvenile Justice Program celebrates 81% high school graduation rate 2nd suspect arrested in 2024 downtown Albuquerque fatal shooting Video: Santa Ana police officer arrested for DUI and alleged battery Roswell police arrest man in connection to stabbing and sexual assault of woman 120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bust [1] Mother charged with death of her toddler set to have competency hearing – A hearing will be held to determine if a woman facing child abuse charges for the death of her daughter is competent to stand trial. In January 2024, Kerri Santos arrived at UNMH with her three young children, her adult son Austin Bing, and Christina Pena-Cantor. Santos stated that her three-year-old daughter had not been feeling well, and they had stopped at a gas station for her to use the bathroom. According to Santos, the child had fallen off the toilet. When they arrived at the hospital, doctors told police that the child was already dead. After interviewing Santos' other child, it was revealed that all three of her children had been sexually abused. Since the toddler's death, four people have been arrested. Thursday, Santos is scheduled to appear for a competency hearing to determine if she is fit to stand trial. [2] ABQ teen convicted of killing woman trying to get her stolen car back – An teen who shot and killed a woman who was trying to get her stolen car back was convicted of second-degree murder by a jury Wednesday. Sydney Wilson, 23, was shot and killed in 2023 by Marcos Barela, who was 13-years-old at the time. Wilson tracked her stolen car to the Smith's parking lot on Central and Coors. When she got there, she saw teens inside her car and confronted them. One of those teens, Barela, shot and killed Wilson. Due to his age, New Mexico law states the maximum penalty in Barela's case is a commitment to a juvenile facility until he is 21. [3] Colder start with less-gusty winds & mild weather around New Mexico – After a windy couple of days, calmer weather will move in through Friday. Westerly winds will still be breezy Thursday afternoon. Calmer winds move in Friday as high temperatures start a warming trend across the entire state. Mountainous areas will reach the upper 40s and 50s, still warm enough for more snow melt in Sangre de Cristo Mountains through the San Juan Mountains, while most areas to the south will reach the upper 60s, 70s, and 80s. [4] Rescued Bobcat kitten to be taken care of by New Mexico Wildlife Center – A bobcat kitten found alone near a trail in Sandoval County was rescued by hikers and the New Mexico Wildlife Center. The kitten was found with thorns and cactus spines stuck in her face and paws. The wildlife center said there was no sign of the kitten's mother or siblings anywhere. Hikers took the kitten to the wildlife center hospital in Española. The wildlife center is taking creative steps to make sure she grows up wild. Their care team is not allowed to directly interact with the kitten, and when the kitten's eyes eventually open, she won't see human faces, but will see a bobcat stuffed toy. [5] Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsite – Volunteers turned out to help clean up the Santa Fe National Forest. The trash was collected from the Headquarters Well area of the Caja del Rio was enough to fill two 50-yard dumpsters. A total of 30 volunteers from the non-profit American Rivers, and members from the Pueblos of San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, and Nambe, participated in clean-up event. In 2024, the Santa Fe National Forest issued a camping closure for the site due to vandalism and trash dumping. The order is expected to expire in December. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
