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24-04-2025
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Albuquerque man sentenced in federal firearms case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, in August 2023 Marlando Martinez violently assaulted his pregnant partner and threatened her with a loaded rifle. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits They say Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies were called after the victim escaped to a neighbors home. Deputies found the victim with visible injures. She told authorities Martinez had punched her, hit her with a whip, choked her and fired a rifle near her face. Martinez was arrested and after a search of his home turned up multiple guns and ammunition he was charged federally with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Wednesday Martinez was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
- Business
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Could a new improvement district help clean up downtown Albuquerque?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Downtown Albuquerque business owners are looking at an idea that could see property owners paying into a special fund to help spruce up the area and add more security. It's still in the planning stages, but organizers say the idea is to give businesses more of a say in making downtown look nicer and addressing problems like vandalism, panhandling, and littering. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits Other southwest cities like Tucson, Arizona, have the districts that raise money from property owners to help pay for downtown-centric beautification, security, and clean-up. 'The lamp posts are all clean and look nice downtown. The street sweepers run frequently. You see the hospitality ambassadors out. It's a very nice vibe and we can bring that to downtown,' said Keleher. The initiative could affect areas from Lomas Blvd. to Coal Ave. and between Broadway Blvd. and 10th Street. If businesses give it the green light, they'd pay a monthly fee toward a special downtown fund. 'So people that are trained in cleaning and basically hospitality ambassadors and interacting with folks that are causing a disturbance and asking them if they can help and then in the right situation asking for a police response,' said Keleher. They haven't determined how much a business would pay, but said the BID would charge different rates, based on a property's square footage. Organizers behind BID said there are still a lot of steps ahead, including getting signatures from at least 51% of area property and asking for Albuquerque City Council's approval, just to start the process of potentially creating the district. Albuquerque had a downtown improvement district a decade ago, but it was dissolved after some property owners disagreed with how it was being run. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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City of Albuquerque turns to AI to help warn drivers of pedestrians on Central
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With more deadly crashes on Central Ave., the City of Albuquerque is now turning to AI to help warn drivers when people are crossing the street. The city's Pedestrian Activated Warning System, or what they call 'PAWS,' is adding AI-powered lights on Central Ave. near Louisiana Blvd. That system recognizes when someone is walking across driving lanes, activating special lights to warn drivers. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits 'So, we've spent several months training the cameras to recognize when people aren't just walking on the sidewalk, but when they're actually about to cross the street. And we've gotten to a point now with the cameras where they can spot when a pedestrian turns to walk across the street,' said Dan Mayfield, Public Information Officer for the City of Albuquerque's Department of Municipal Development. The Department of Municipal Development said the new system covers a several-hundred-foot section of Central Ave. on both east and west of the Louisiana Blvd. make it work, they're repurposing wildlife detection technology, which alerts drivers of deer and elk crossing the road. The city thinks it may be the first city in the United States to take on this kind of technology should be able to detect anyone crossing the street in its designated area near Louisiana Blvd., regardless of whether or not that person is in a marked crosswalk. 'This particular area is one of the worst in the city for pedestrian deaths. So this is a project we really think could save lives. This is one that we really hope will let drivers know there are pedestrians in the area,' continued Mayfield. The city has four signs up on Central Ave. Although the signs and cameras are now installed, they haven't turned on the system just yet. DMD said it's aiming to turn everything on sometime in early May. The city said the 'PAWS' system is just one part of a larger project, to add more pedestrian and mid-block crossings along with additional warning lights on east Central Ave. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
- Business
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Trade school ‘RioTECH' opens in Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) –It's a new school opening up in the metro area, promising to make more students into top-tier welders, carpenters, and other trade professionals. It's an effort to boost New Mexico's future workforce; the new career technical education high school called RioTECH is promising to give teens skills in trade fields such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, and even cybersecurity. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits 'Today not only marks a celebration in progress in partnership but a powerful step forward for our community, students, and the future of education and workforce development here in New Mexico,' said Dr. Kristopher Johnson, Principal at RioTECH. The $55 million school in Rio Rancho has been in the works since 2017, a partnership with Central New Mexico Community College. Some teaching is already happening there, but by fall, 150 high school students will take part in regular courses taught by CNM instructors. They'll also enroll more than 100 adult trade students. 'As they graduate, they're going to have to learn to work with all different walks of life and people from everywhere, so it's important to start them now and working with the industry that they're going into,' said Johnson. Saying that 93% of businesses in New Mexico are Career Technical Education-related, the Rio Rancho Chamber said the school fills a big need in the state's workforce. 'Right now, what we have is a shortage of our workforce, we have an aging workforce. This allows these students to gain those skills that are necessary to move forward,' said Jerry Schalow, President and CEO of Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce. 'It's more interactive and you're actually doing the stuff hands-on,' said Josiah Lopez, future RioTECH student. 'This place will be better because it has more resources for me to utilize and there's more people that can help me out to achieve my goals,' said Jasmine Lamb, future RioTECH student. RioTECH is expected to finish construction and be fully open by the fall. They're already making a waiting list, and more information can be found on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
- General
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Albuquerque community centers to start ‘lottery-style' registration for summer programs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Community centers across Albuquerque are offering all-day summer programming for ages five through 15. The high demand for these programs calls for a lottery-style registration process that opens on April 28. Story continues below New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base? Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movie Crime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge's home Trending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits Summer programs provide onsite activities as well as field trips, department collaborations, basketball leagues, talent shows, and free breakfast/lunch. Registration closes on May 9, then the registration for selected participants runs from May 14 to 29. The program begins June 9 and ends Aug. 1. 'We've grown these programs because kids need connection and activities to stay safe and engaged in the summer,' said Mayor Tim Keller. 'Community Recreation Summer Programs support families with childcare and meals, and let kids have fun and stay active.' Participating youth must have a free 'Community Center Youth Membership' available on the website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
