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3 days ago
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City leasing spaces for social services at Albuquerque's Gateway Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Albuquerque is ready to welcome new tenants at the Gateway Center to help support those in need. The center is now leasing multiple spaces to organizations specializing in social services. ABQ Sunport adds two new nonstop flights during Balloon Fiesta The city says they're looking for healthcare providers, housing specialists and behavioral health experts who share in their mission to help Albuquerque's most vulnerable. They are also considering having a pharmacy at the center to expand access to care. If interested in leasing a space and for more information, click here. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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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ABQ Sunport adds two new nonstop flights during Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two new, nonstop flights will be available through Delta at ABQ Sunport during this year's Balloon Fiesta. The flights include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) through Oct. 4 to 12. A fourth Atlanta flight and JFK service returns are also being added. 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 Balloon Fiesta is the second-busiest period for the Sunport following the holiday season. It draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. 'We are pleased to see Delta bringing guests from the Motor City and Jet City straight to the heart of Balloon Fiesta,' said Aviation Department Business Development Manager Dan Jiron. 'These flights reflect growing demand for one of the most visually stunning events in the world—and we look forward to welcoming travelers from these new destinations.' Mayor Tim Keller says the city is grateful that Delta's new flights will make it easier for people to join the celebration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Delta shortens seasonal service between Albuquerque and Minnesota
May 13—New Mexicans hoping to fly Delta Air Lines from Albuquerque to Minnesota after November will have to deal with a stop on the way. Four of Delta Air Lines' nonstop seasonal routes to and from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which includes a route between Minnesota and Albuquerque International Sunport, will cease earlier than usual, an airline spokesperson told the Journal on Tuesday. The daily nonstop flight is offered seasonally May through January, but Delta has made the decision to cut the flight earlier, starting Nov. 6. "Delta routinely adjusts its network operations to best accommodate demand," a statement from the spokesperson said. "We will work to rebook impacted customers on alternative itineraries. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause." The other three cities for which some of Delta's Minnesota flights will cease early include Buffalo, New York; Fairbanks, Alaska; and Great Falls, Montana. The routes for these cities will end after September. The spokesperson noted that the flight offering will return in May 2026. In the meantime, flyers will still be able to fly to Minnesota using Delta Air Lines, but it will be a direct flight with a layover instead of a nonstop. Daniel Jiron, the Sunport's business development manager, said the seasonality of the flight is nothing new. He said Delta has offered the nonstop flight since 2010 and started offering it seasonally in 2012. He reiterated that this flight is not being eliminated — only paused earlier than usual. "Somehow, somewhere, something got written that they're eliminating all these cities... so everybody's in a panic. What we have been told is, 'Oh no, it's pausing earlier than normal in January,'" Jiron said. "It's not wonderful news, but you know, we don't anticipate it going away, because it does well." While one flight offering is being cut short early, another flight offering will soon be expanding, the Delta spokesperson said. Delta will be increasing daily service between Albuquerque and Salt Lake City this summer from three to four flights. The Sunport is also set to welcome a new flight offering next week, as nonstop flights to and from Dulles International Airport in Virginia kick off May 22. The flight, represented by the airport code IAD, will be offered by United Airlines once daily. "It gives us better connectivity to and from Washington, D.C. It's something we've been working on for a number of years," said Manny Manriquez, the Sunport's deputy director of innovation and commercial development. "United has actually served that route just for the Balloon Fiesta, and we've seen really good numbers between Albuquerque and Washington, D.C.," Manriquez said. "We're excited to launch it."
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Albuquerque man sentenced in federal firearms case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, in August 2023 Marlando Martinez violently assaulted his pregnant partner and threatened her with a loaded rifle. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits They say Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies were called after the victim escaped to a neighbors home. Deputies found the victim with visible injures. She told authorities Martinez had punched her, hit her with a whip, choked her and fired a rifle near her face. Martinez was arrested and after a search of his home turned up multiple guns and ammunition he was charged federally with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Wednesday Martinez was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Albuquerque woman frustrated after two of her vehicles stolen in hospital parking lot days apart
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At a time when her focus should've been solely on her dying father, an Albuquerque woman found herself becoming a victim of crime. 'This is just unacceptable for anybody to deal with, much less in a time of need,' said Shannon Jacques. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits Last Tuesday, she was at Presbyterian downtown putting her father on hospice care, when she left the hospital and somehow faced more tough news. 'Spent about two hours in the hospital. When we left to come outside, our vehicle had been stolen,' said Jacques. Just days later, on Easter Sunday, her father passed away at the hospital. Jacques and her husband walked out of the hospital only to find out thieves had struck again. 'We both laughingly said lightning could not strike twice. He made it in time for my father's last breath, and two hours later, after all of the stuff that happens when somebody passes, we walked outside to his vehicle being stolen,' said Jacques. The family is now left dealing with the aftermath during some of their hardest days. 'It's an epidemic. It's absolute ludicrous that we would lose two vehicles in a week,' she said. The Albuquerque Police Department is now asking the public to be on the lookout for a Lincoln Navigator it said could be involved. APD said there is a growing trend in people targeting trucks like these, including Chevrolet Silverados, Ford F-150s, and Ford F-350s. 'When those trends shift, it tends to be a smaller group of people or individuals who are doing that,' said Gilbert Gallegos, Communications Director of APD. Overall, APD said statistics show auto thefts are down in the city about 44% this year compared to this time last year. 'But like everything else, even if it's down and we're encouraged, there's still victims out there,' he said. APD has received reports of a few cars stolen from Presbyterian in the last 28 days. 'Having two vehicles stolen in short proximity of time and having family tragedy at the same time, it's totally understandable that she be very frustrated,' said Gallegos. 'These are crimes of opportunity. They're not thinking of the victims, they're not thinking of what they're going through, or even what kind of hassles they're going to cause for them by doing this.' Gallegos noted that people who commit these crimes to support a drug addiction need help, but said that repeat offenders getting back on the streets is frustrating. 'I think that's why our officers get frustrated when we arrest someone and they get right back out because they know it's going to create more victims,' said Gallegos. 'I know that our police department is stretched thin, and I know they're doing everything they can because they're doing wonderful with me,' said Jacques. Still, she is sharing her story in hopes this does not happen to anyone else. 'It's difficult to now have to deal with insurance on top of planning a funeral. But, I really want to hold our leadership accountable because I don't feel like it's leadership,' said Jacques. 'We should not tolerate this. As a community, it should be unacceptable.' Anyone with information on the Lincoln Navigator suspected to be involved is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, anonymously at (505) 843-STOP (7867), or Text 'ABQCS' to 738477. Presbyterian Heatlhcare Services sent this statement: The safety of our facilities, workforce, patients and members is a top priority. As part of our efforts, we maintain 24/7 onsite security officers, work closely with the Albuquerque Police Department and use technology and other measures to help prevent security incidents. Unfortunately, we are aware of two recent vehicle thefts and deeply sympathize with the families who were impacted by these incidents. In both cases, we filed incident reports and shared video footage with Albuquerque Police Department to further their investigation. Pete Camacho, Vice President of Enterprise Security, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
