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Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
APS holding African American Youth Empowerment Summit on Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is hoping to help empower African American students this weekend. APS said the African American Youth Empowerment Summit will be held this Saturday. It is a celebration of culture that allows high school students to learn and network. 2 high school students receive Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency Presentations at the event will focus on African American heritage, fostering a sense of cultural pride and identity, and will also teach students leadership skills like how to connect with peers and build community understanding. All students, no matter their race, ethnicity, or background, are invited to attend. The workshop will run this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College and Career High School on Central New Mexico Community College's main campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: DWI dismissal scandal, Police shooting, Record warmth, Airman identified, Electric voice
City leaders seek compromise for Rail Trail, Westside Indoor Sports Complex funding Man detained by ICE agents at Santa Fe gas station 2 high school students receive Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency Las Cruces Public Schools release statement on Border Patrol stop Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 84-year-old man Coaching for Division 1 offers with ABC Prep Academy's Brandon Mason [1] DWI cases possibly related to scandal dismissed – 13th Judicial District Attorney Barbara Romo recently announced her office is dropping 7 cases connected to New Mexico State Police officer Toby LaFave, who was placed on leave amid a continued federal probe. So far seven cases has been dismissed in the 13th Judicial District, covering Valencia, Sandoval and Cibola counties. [2] 1 dead following APD officer-involved shooting – APD is continuing to investigate a domestic dispute that turned into a deadly police shooting. Foothill area command officers responded to a call at a home near Mountain Rd. and Claudine St. While APD has not named the suspect, they say they made contact with a man who fled the scene after officers advised him he was under arrest. APD says officers gave commands for the man to drop a gun before several shots were fired. No officers were injured and the man died at the scene. APD Chief Harold Medina says the man was a convicted felon and should not have had a firearm. [3] Record warmth for some in New Mexico & even drier – Near-record to record high temperatures will be widespread today with very sunny skies, dry air, as well as the elevated fire threat for some as temperatures will mostly reach the 60s, 70s, and 80s from northwest to southeast from high to low elevation throughout the afternoon. Warmth will continue tomorrow with slightly windier weather. [4] Kirtland AFB identifies fatally shot Airman – The Airforce Office of Special Investigations is continuing to look into a fatal shooting. According to base officials, 27-year-old airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, of Bordentown, NJ was killed on Saturday morning after members of his security force squadron tried to detain him just outside the Truman entrance on Gibson. Details of what led up to the shooting have still not been released by base officials. [5] Black History Month celebrated at Electric Playhouse – The New Mexico Black Student Alliance celebrated diversity with its own unique salute to Black History Month. The festivities took guests inside the visually immersive Electric Playhouse as speakers, immersive exhibits, vendors, and a DJ took over the space. The electrically-charged displays offered guests an interactive approach to understanding Black history. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City leaders seek compromise for Rail Trail, Westside Indoor Sports Complex funding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A recent Albuquerque City Council decision has put a portion of funding for the Rail Trail project in jeopardy. Now, city leaders are aiming to reach a compromise. 'One of the strong things we have is this bike community, and building up this infrastructure; I just think it's a positive thing,' said Cyndy Bowra, a local bicyclist. It's the latest shakeup in the progress toward building one of the biggest projects in Albuquerque, a 7-mile-long multi-use trail in the heart of the city called the Rail Trial. 'A $500,000 cut by the City Council really hurts,' said Terry Brunner, Director for Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency. 2 high school students receive Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency The Rail Trail project is already under construction near the Sawmill District. However, earlier this week, councilors voted to move half a million dollars from the project to fund the Ken Sanchez Westside Indoor Sports Complex. Mayor Tim Keller vetoed that decision. 'I'm a cyclist here in Albuquerque and I strongly support all the trails that we are doing here,' Bowra explained. The city says they plan on introducing a new piece of legislation in hopes of reaching a compromise that would fund both projects. 'Hopefully, by the end of the summer, into the early fall of 2025, we'll have people traversing this trail from Tiguex Park over to Sawmill Market,' says Terry Brunner, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Director. Black History Month celebrated at Electric Playhouse According to the city's Government Affairs Office, councilors would first need to uphold Mayor Keller's veto with a majority vote, which would free up the $500,000 for use. The city could then reappropriate the $500,000 back toward the Rail Trail, and another $500,000 for the sports complex. 'The extra $500,000 would come from city council neighborhood set-asides,' said Government Affairs Official, Josh Anderson. While city leaders debate on how the funding should be used, the next part of the Rail Trail could soon come to life near the downtown Alvarado Station on Central. According to the city, they have 90% of the design for that portion of the trail complete and are waiting for the green light from the state to begin construction. 'We're starting construction any day now to remove one of those railroad tracks to give us a little bit wider berth,' Brunner added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2 high school students receive Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two high school students from New Mexico have earned a very special award for their comprehension of the Navajo language. The official award is the Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency. New technology aims to tackle agricultural water issues on the Navajo Nation Officials say that learning a new language begins with comprehension of the language itself. Isaac Merritt, a senior from Sihprock, was honored for his understanding of Diné. Kaydence Yazzie a senior at Kirtland Central High School sang the national anthem in her native language. Officials said that Kaydence and Isaac illustrate the dedication and talent it takes to achieve bilingual proficiency. Two students from Albuquerque Public Schools also recently won the award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
