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Homeland Security arrests 11 people, Bus driver speaks out on safety issues, Warm weather returns, Mixed-income housing project, ‘La Chicanita' honored
City of Albuquerque fines Comcast over incomplete jobs and exposed wires Grindstone Lake restocked with rainbow trout New Mexico man found guilty of kidnapping and conspiracy Teen charged in Albuquerque bicyclist's death will stay in custody Two Albuquerque restaurants make Yelp's 'Top 50 Cheap Eats' list Lavender in the Village Festival moving to new space in 2025 [1] Homeland Security: 11 people arrested at New Mexico dairy were 'undocumented' – The United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations arrested 11 undocumented workers after executing a search warrant at a New Mexico dairy farm. HSI said the migrants working at the Outlook Dairy Farm in Lovington had counterfeit green cards and used them to illegally obtain work. [2] Albuquerque bus driver speaks out on her experience of safety issues on Central route – While ABQ Ride said it has improved security on city buses, some drivers are saying they are still dealing with safety hazards at work. Denise Muniz Archibeque has driven a bus for the past year, mainly on Central Ave. She said drivers endure verbal abuse, threats, and frequent physical assaults. She called for a change to the city's Zero Fares Program, which allows anyone to ride the bus for free. City Councilor Nichole Rogers rejected the idea. ABQ Ride declined an interview but said that within the past year, they've invested in protective barriers around bus drivers and tightened rules for rider behavior. [3] Storm system moves out of New Mexico, warm temperatures return – Muggy conditions are still present in the wake of Wednesday's widespread thunderstorms with lingering rainfall across far-Southeast New Mexico, as well as parts of the Four Corners, with somewhat-gusty winds. 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. [4] New mixed-income housing project underway in Albuquerque – Construction is underway on a new mixed-income apartment complex in Albuquerque. Wednesday, Sol Housing and city officials broke ground on the complex located at Central Ave. and Alcazar St., just east of Louisiana. They say it is designed to provide affordable housing for older adults and those with accessibility needs. [5] Famed singer and lawyer Debbie 'La Chicanita' Martinez honored with historic marker – A program that shares the stories of remarkable women in New Mexico's history is honoring a late singer hailed as a trailblazer in the New Mexico music scene. Debbie 'La Chicanita' Martinez was a household name for Hispano families in the southwest and a star of the unique Nuevo Mexico sound of the 50s. The late singer is now being honored with a historic marker at EXPO New Mexico for her legacy in transforming New Mexican music and breaking into a male-dominated mariachi scene. After losing her hearing in her early 20s, Martinez earned degrees in business and law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-04-2025
- Entertainment
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USPS unveils new stamps featuring Cochiti Pueblo artist's work at Gathering of Nations
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In a quiet studio tucked inside Pojoaque Pueblo, every brushstroke tells a story rooted in identity. Now, one Cochiti Pueblo artist's work will reach a wider audience than ever before. Mateo Romero's painted images of Indigenous dancers Tony and Violet Duncan and their family can now be seen on USPS Forever Stamps. 'It's pictures of them; they're portraits of Tony Duncan, he does the hoop dance. Violet Duncan, she's First Nations Cree, she does the women's traditional. And then their daughter is doing one of the fancy shawl dances. The fourth style is KamiJo Whiteclay, and she's doing crow hop,' Romero explained. The creative vision behind the stamps began with an art director for the United States Postal Service. Antonio Ancalá reached out to Romero with a clear vision in mind: 'highlight Native art through Native eyes.' 'It's such a rewarding honor to be involved in a stamp that represents such an important part of our nation's heritage and culture and to know that it's going everywhere in the United States,' said Ancalá. At this year's Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, thousands of people flocked to EXPO New Mexico to celebrate Native American and Indigenous dances and culture. This year, Romero's work held a special place in the event as the USPS held a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the 'Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture' stamps Friday. This year's Gathering of Nations celebration ends Saturday night at Expo New Mexico. You can purchase the Forever Stamps by using this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-03-2025
- Science
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Scientists study ancient mammal remains found in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scientists are studying the 60-million-year-old remains of a very very early resident of New Mexico. 'This was a tree dwelling mammal, weighing about 3 pounds. So it would've been bigger than your typical squirrel that you would see around here,' said Dr. Thomas Williamson, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest returns to EXPO New Mexico Mixodecties punges lived about 4 million years after most of the dinosaurs died off. A skeleton was found near Farmington, which at the time was a tropical forest. The remains show traits similar to modern primates and Dr. Williamson said he had help tracking down the little critter. 'I drove them up there on a weekend and we went fossil hunting. My kids were 10 years old at the time. They're twins. We were looking around, and one of them stumbled upon this site,' said Dr. Williamson. The area between Farmington and Cuba is known as one of the best places in the world to find fossils from this ancient era. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-02-2025
- Business
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Public backlash as officials hold meeting on future of Expo New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the future of the State Fairgrounds and to provide information on the proposed Tax Increment Development District (TIDD) that would help fund the future infrastructure on the property. However, the public expressed frustration over the matter, ignoring for the most part the TIDD, asking about whether or not the State Fair will move from Expo New Mexico. Story continues below Space News: The role NM scientists play in preventing asteroid collisions Larry Barker Investigation: Albuquerque penalized $500,000 for 'willful' safety violations Weird: Bird invasion forces New Mexico Veterans Memorial to close Last year, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the potential of turning the area into affordable housing and moving the state fair elsewhere. Earlier this month, the county announced it would help by changing the area's tax district. 'This is a big piece of property in the middle of our city and in a part of our city that has seen really historically disinvestment or lack of reinvestment in that area so I think this is a real opportunity to bring some new life into that area new ideas,' said Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas at the meeting on February 3. If approved, it would create the TIDD, which would generate money for infrastructure upgrades at the site like sewer lines and road work. That money would come from gross receipts and property taxes. With the proposed move of EXPO New Mexico, more than the state fair's location is up in the air. The area is also home to the weekend flea market and Tingley Coliseum, which hosts events like live performances and graduations. At Wednesday's meeting, officials held the meeting with intentions to discuss the TIDD, saying it would be vital for the future of the area. 'The current trend is not sustainable. We have to do something to rescue our community,' said Martin Chavez, former mayor of Albuquerque and current federal infrastructure adviser to the governor. The public spoke against not only the TIDD but the proposed move. 'You're just wasting money! Who's pocket is this going into?!', one man asked. Many in the public spoke out against the move, citing that the large homeless population and crime in the area have driven out other businesses from the neighborhood. 'We have lost Walmart, we have lost Walgreens, we are in a food desert. And you guys talk about doing this, you need to put your money somewhere else!' Others argued that the funding should be used to help the homeless rather than remove them. 'You have a community of 5,000 homeless people, 55% of which are veterans who've served this country. And this is where our taxpayer money is going. To restructure our fairground or change our fair' said another public commenter. The county will vote to approve the measure for the tax district at its next meeting on March 3. It then goes to the state for approval. The TIDD would then lead to the development of request for proposal (RFP) masterplan for the future development of the area or if EXPO New Mexico should stay. That process would take six months to complete. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-02-2025
- General
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Bernalillo County housing some dogs at EXPO NM amid repairs and mold clean up at main shelter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 13 pups, all waiting to find their fur-ever home, but not in their normal shelter. 'So we had a, we had a mold issue at our facility on Second street, and it, unfortunately, we had to tear out a number of areas where animals were housed,' said Misha Goodman, director of the animal care services for Bernalillo county. Story continues below Crime: Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug charges New Mexico: Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the United States Don't Miss: Crayola brings back 8 retired colors: Here's what they are The county's shelter has been undergoing cleanup and repairs after the discovery of black mold last year. Some of the dogs being housed there had to be moved. Thanks to EXPO New Mexico, they have temporary shelter. 'We really appreciate that Expo New Mexico has given us this space. And we're trying to be very respectful of the things that they still have to do here and ensure that our animals are contained properly and all of that,' said Goodman. Tucked away in its livestock pavilion, EXPO New Mexico has been housing up to 25 dogs, all of which are still available for adoption. 'Right now we have 13. It fluctuates. The most we've had here I think is 25, so it has fluctuated a little bit depending on our population at the facility itself and how much space we actually need,' said Goodman. The dogs are rotated with the ones at the shelter and are all listed on the shelter's website. While visitors are not allowed at the Expo location, if you want to meet one of the dogs there, the county can arrange a day to meet the pups. 'We give some time here, some time at the other facility, but we're always available to have people meet and greet, but not here at the fairgrounds.' As for when the shelter is planning on bringing all of its canines back to its facility, it could take some time. 'A lot of it will depend on bidding and contracts and the availability of contractors and materials and those kinds of things. So we suspect anywhere from eight months to 15 months.' The county says they are also asking for $1 million in capital outlay funding to help expand their building to keep up with their growing number of animals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
