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08-05-2025
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Officer's family speaks out, National Guard in Albuquerque, Less precipitation, Tariff lawsuit, Los Alamos labs math partnership
$70K in funding for global Festival Flamenco event cut by federal government Man convicted of sexually abusing 11 year old in Bernalillo County VIDEO: Man throws small dog at Albuquerque officer during arrest Student accused of bringing gun to Albuquerque school will not be held New Mexico United to host ALS night, jersey sales to benefit charity WATCH: Law enforcement questions NMSP officer accused of DWI Black smoke: No decision after Cardinals hold morning votes on new pope [1] Family of APD officer killed in hit and run months ago still searching for answers – The family of an Albuquerque police officer killed in a hit and run is continuing to plead for anyone with information about her death to come forward. Officer Bianca Quintana was leaving a family member's house after an argument. She was walking near Coors and Chapulin just after midnight when police say she was hit and killed by a driver. Nine months later, Quintana's family is still looking for answers. They are pleading for anyone who knows anything to come forward. [2] Police outline National Guard's role in east Central operation – New Mexico's National Guard will soon be working with Albuquerque police. Guard members are training for what's being called 'Operation Zia Shield.' APD says the guard will do work similar to what Police Service Aid's do, like helping secure crime scenes and direct traffic. They will also use drones and help tag evidence. Full deployment is expected by the end of the month. APD Chief Harold Medina says the department is hoping the operation will lead to a drop in crime by October. [3] Less rain/snow, warmer temperatures and breezier weather – Slightly-less daytime thunderstorms will form today, but locally some heavy rainfall is possible with some lightning strikes, small hail, and erratic wind gusts. Temperatures will be once again higher today, reaching the upper 40s to the 60s for most northern areas, closer to normal for this time of the year, while it will range from the 60s to the low 80s elsewhere, slightly below normal. [4] NM Attorney General and ten other states file preliminary injunction to halt tariffs – New Mexico's Attorney General and ten other state AG's are taking new action to block the Trump Administration's tariffs. A lawsuit filed by the 11 states in April argues that congress alone has the authority to implement tariffs and that emergency powers used by the President to implement tariffs were used incorrectly. Wednesday, they filed preliminary injunction seeking a court order to pause the tariffs immediately while litigation continues. [5] Los Alamos National Lab and NM schools work to make math fun for students – A unique partnership between Los Alamos National Laboratory and northern New Mexico elementary schools is turning the subject of math into something fun. Through the Math Teacher Leader Network partnership, Blanco Elementary School said they have seen a remarkable shift in how math is taught and how students feel about the subject. The lab's Math Science Academy team works directly with the schools, their teachers, and leaders to help teachers better teach math. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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$70K in funding for global Festival Flamenco event cut by federal government
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local organization that hosts a global flamenco performance is struggling to put on its marquee event after the federal government cut tens of thousands of dollars in funding. And those cuts are coming at the absolute worst time. Story continues below Members from the National Institute of Flamenco's Yjastros, The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and University of New Mexico students studying Flamenco, carefully correct their movements as Ana Morales, a guest artist visiting from Spain, adjusts and clarifies their work. Morales, who recently received the prestigious National Dance Prize, is one of several featured performers in the upcoming 38th annual Festival Flamenco. But this year's Festival faces a challenge unlike ever before. 'I received an email from the National Endowment for the Arts stating that the grant funding was being withdrawn,' said Marisol Encinias, Executive Director of the National Institute of Flamenco. The Trump Administration's budget cuts include a $70,000 grant the institute has received over the past 15 years. 'This year, because we were awarded the grant, and we moved forward with that, it was part of our budget. So, this is a big blow,' said Encinias. The grant for this year was awarded in November 2024. Now, with only 45 days left until the nine-day festival, the institute is meant to be working on its finishing touches. 'At this time, it's unfortunate to have our focus pulled from what we really need to be doing, but I just would like to tell everybody that the festival is moving forward,' said Encinias. Travel costs have been paid for artists coming from around the world. Visas have been approved, all since October of 2024. Cancelling the event, Encinias says, is not an option. 'It's an event that serves people from around the world, and it really does support the work that we do in this community year-round,' said Encinias. The community is rallying behind the group during what the institute calls a time of uncertainty. 'Though we are a little nervous, we're pushing forward in faith,' said Encinias. The National Institute of Flamenco has seven days to appeal the decision. They plan to make their appeal on Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos.
