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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Kirtland Air Force Base wraps up 2025 Air Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was day two of the 2025 Air Fiesta at Kirtland Air Force Base, and the crowds were just as excited for another round of the air show spectacular. Families came out in droves to appreciate the sights, sounds, and fun that can only be found at Air Fiesta. Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta But the gathering is also about building a community with the city. 'So having people walk through, ask questions– to show our, our presence and then like show the support for them, and they show the support for us, that's an amazing community we're building here,' said Capt. William Waters, United States Air Force. According to officials, the 2025 Air Fiesta drew more than 30,000 attendees. Officials said they will be back next year, and they can't wait to see the people of Albuquerque again. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
- General
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2nd St./Rio Bravo intersection to close for construction on June 18
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction is gearing up for a big road construction project this summer on an extremely busy Albuquerque intersection. Starting on June 18 and going through June 22, road crews will get started on roadwork at 2nd Street and Rio Bravo Blvd. Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta Construction began about a year ago, just down the street at the nearby Princeton Dr. and Rio Bravo Blvd. intersection and stretching all the way to I-25. This upcoming project will bring several improvements to this intersection of roads, walking trails, and train tracks. 'The road is being widened to 6 lanes. Three lanes in each direction. And we're installing a sidewalk on the north side of the road, where there previously wasn't one. And the southside has a trail that we'll also be improved….the railroad will be widened to match the road section, which is six lanes,' said Rodrigo Eichwald, Engineering Program Manager, Bernalillo County. During the closure, traffic will be diverted further down 2nd Street, towards Woodward Rd. Even though full closures will be sporadic, the full construction project is not expected to be complete until December. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Kirtland Airman missing at New Mexico lake. Search surpasses 24 hours.
May 25—A search around Elephant Butte Lake for a missing airman stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base remains ongoing and has now lasted over 24 hours. In a news release, emailed Sunday afternoon, Kirtland said an unnamed man assigned to the 351st Special Warfare was missing following an incident on Saturday evening at the lake. The release said that Elephant Butte Lake State Park rangers, Elephant Butte Fire Department, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and New Mexico State Police were all participating in the search. The Journal reached out to representatives of the Air Force base for further information on the incident, but Kirtland declined to comment. The news release lists a phone number for the public to call for "further information," however, that line doesn't appear to be operating.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
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.
