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Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands of visitors crowded Kirtland Air Force Base Saturday to get a glimpse of one of the city's biggest aerial shows- Kirtland's 2025 Air Fiesta. It's been several years since the base has hosted the event, and guests were eager to see its comeback. 'For us on the base, it means a lot for the community of Albuquerque to participate and come out and kind of see all these types of demonstrations,' said Ruben Garibay, Public Affairs Specialist for Kirtland Public Affairs Office. 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 Lots of practice and preparation went into this year's event, but there is one event that always draws a crowd- the U.S. Army's Golden Knights. 'What made me want to be a demonstrator is I went on a couple of shows, and just seeing the excitement they bring to the crowd, and just how much they inspire people,' said Shelby Guarnieri, a demonstrator for the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights are an elite parachute team and were one of many aerial teams to show off their skills this weekend. 'It's exhilarating and nerve-wracking all at the same time,' Guarnieri said. 'You are just constantly running through the maneuver in your head.' Shelby said she's served in the military for 13 years and spent time working in communications. However, after seeing what the Golden Knight could do, she decided to become a demonstrator. 'I wanted to do something in my army career that pushed me to do more than my comfort zone, and this definitely did that for me,' Guarnieri added. The team warmed up by running mock drills on the ground before suiting up and making the dive. And though this was her first year being a demonstrator, she's looking future jumps.'I try to get better every time,' Guarnieri said. 'It's awesome to be out here and represent the team in New Mexico.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Body of airman recovered at Elephant Butte Lake, Kirtland Air Force Base says
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – The body of an airman assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base was recovered from Elephant Butte Lake just before 1 p.m. Monday. The airman went missing Saturday night at the lake. At this time, KAFB is withholding the name of the deceased until after next of kin notification has been made. Story continues below Crime: Two ABQ police officers placed on leave in critical pedestrian crash on Central Real Estate: 'Nothing short of a personal resort' luxury property listed for $12M in Santa Fe National: 'I'm sincerely sorry': Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis Multiple agencies participated in the search and recovery efforts, including New Mexico State Park Rangers, Elephant Butte Fire Department, New Mexico Department of Fish and Game, New Mexico State Police, Texas Department of Public Safety Divers and the Combat Search and Rescue Team from the 306th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
27-05-2025
- Washington Post
The body of a missing airman is recovered from a lake in New Mexico
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. — The body of a U.S. Air Force member was recovered from a lake in southern New Mexico on Monday, two days after the airman assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base went missing at the popular recreation spot, military authorities said. The member of the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron went missing at Elephant Butte Lake on Saturday and hasn't been identified publicly under procedures for notifying next of kin, said Lt. Daniel Fernandez, a spokesperson for Kirtland. An investigation into the death was underway by state authorities overseeing Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a popular getaway between Albuquerque and El Paso, Texas. State Parks spokesperson Sidney Hill said there are no indications of foul play. The body was transferred to the state Office of the Medical Investigator to determine the cause of death. At a boat ramp on the lake Monday, military personnel including members of the 351st and an Air Force rescue squadron formed two lines for a dignified transfer of the remains from a boat. The lake otherwise was busy with Memorial Day revelers. A long list of agencies participated in the search for the missing airman, including New Mexico state police, a local fire department, New Mexico State Park rangers and a team from the 306th Rescue Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Associated Press
The body of a missing airman is recovered from a lake in New Mexico
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (AP) — The body of a U.S. Air Force member was recovered from a lake in southern New Mexico on Monday, two days after the airman assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base went missing at the popular recreation spot, military authorities said. The member of the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron went missing at Elephant Butte Lake on Saturday and hasn't been identified publicly under procedures for notifying next of kin, said Lt. Daniel Fernandez, a spokesperson for Kirtland. An investigation into the death was underway by state authorities overseeing Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a popular getaway between Albuquerque and El Paso, Texas. State Parks spokesperson Sidney Hill said there are no indications of foul play. The body was transferred to the state Office of the Medical Investigator to determine the cause of death. At a boat ramp on the lake Monday, military personnel including members of the 351st and an Air Force rescue squadron formed two lines for a dignified transfer of the remains from a boat. The lake otherwise was busy with Memorial Day revelers. A long list of agencies participated in the search for the missing airman, including New Mexico state police, a local fire department, New Mexico State Park rangers and a team from the 306th Rescue Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspected murder-suicide, Santa Fe man charged with battery, Memorial Day storms in East NM, UNM midterms on Rail Runner, ABQ Youth Symphony
APD: 1-year-old left inside vehicle dies Kirtland Air Force Base reports airman missing near T or C ABQ Boy, Girl Scouts place American flags on veteran headstones for Memorial Day Tornado touches down near Clovis South Valley Youth Initiative celebration in its second year Camp Fire burning 350 acres near Ft. Stanton 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Albuquerque New Mexico State University ranks #17 in nation for animation programs [1] We are learning more about the family that was killed in a suspected murder suicide. Stephen Bockemeier and his wife Marcia were two of the victims in yesterday's incident. Stephen Bockemeier was a retired pastor now working with heaven's door ministry — and his wife Marcia was an assistant pastor at revival church. [2] A suspect is facing charges of battery on a peace officer and accused of burglarizing a Santa Fe home. On Saturday afternoon, police approached 41-year-old Alejandro Daniel Gallegos to question him about the burglary. Santa Fe police say during the final arrest attempt, Gallegos tried to steal an officer's gun, and a nearby vehicle. [3] , all while another batch of storms in the Northeast Highlands this morning, with high-elevation snow, is drifting east. [4] We're getting a look at how a UNM professor turned a practical exam into an interactive hands on learning experience. This was doctor Fernando Moreu's first time administering this kind of dynamics test in the rail runner. This new application allowed students to test critical engineering fundamentals. After this year's youth orchestra finished their set list, it was time for the old timers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
