04-03-2025
KRQE Newsfeed: Gun thefts, Fire engine staffing, More wind, Rail trial, Natalie Benally
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[1] APD says car thefts are pouring more guns onto Albuquerque streets – Albuquerque police are advising residents to remove their firearms from their vehicles. APD Deputy Chief Cecily Barker says over the last 12 months, 77 firearms were stolen across the city, with a majority of those taken from vehicles. APD says in 2024, 34 guns were stolen from vehicles in the month of May alone. Barker recommends firearm owners remove the guns from their cars as well as keeping logs of serial numbers, where it was purchased and when it was purchased.
[2] Current and former AFR personnel attend city council meeting over proposal – Albuquerque city council is passing a resolution that changes how all fire stations are staffed. Previously, each AFR rescue truck was required to have a minimum of two firefighters who have some training as EMT's or paramedics. This resolution changes it to two paramedic firefighters. Councilors voted to pass the resolution on a vote of 7-2.
[3] More dust & high fire threat with northern rain/snow – More-widespread dust is once again expected later this morning into the afternoon with potentially damaging winds and low visibility. Cooler weather will accompany the departing storm system for nearly all. Calm weather will mostly return tomorrow before the next cooler storm system arrives later this week with more moisture into the early weekend.
[4] City council votes to override Mayor Keller's Rail Trail funding veto – Albuquerque City Councilors voted to override Mayor Tim Keller's veto on the allocation of funds for the Rail Trail project. The project is already under construction near the Sawmill District. Two weeks ago, councilors voted to move half a million dollars from the project to fund the Ken Sanchez West Side Indoor Sports Complex. Mayor Keller vetoed the decision to pull funding for the Rail Trial. Monday night, councilors voted to override the veto with an 8 – 1 vote, saying both projects could use the funding.
[5] Navajo storyteller brings representation in front and behind the camera – A Navajo actress and filmmaker is sharing her culture from both on screen and behind the scenes. Natalie Benally pursued theatre in college, toured as a professional dancer and then got her first big role voicing 'Dory' for Pixar's Navajo Translation of 'Finding Nemo.' She has a recurring role on AMC's 'Dark Winds,' filmed in New Mexico.
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