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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
City of Albuquerque swaps speed cameras after switching companies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three years into Albuquerque's speed camera program, most drivers know what to look out for, but the city said those old cameras are now being swapped out for something that could help the city nab more speeders. Story continues below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far The city is taking the old bulky cameras down for new sleeker ones that should see drivers from further away and even see through license plate covers. 'Everyone loves a higher resolution camera,' said Dan Mayfield, City of Albuquerque Municipal Development spokesperson. That's exactly one of the added perks with Albuquerque's new speed cameras, now replacing old cameras citywide. 'What we know is that there's three lenses to show different multiple views of cars passing by. And there's a sophisticated radar gun in there. And then we're going to be adding some more time to distance technology later,' said Mayfield. So far, the new camera rigs are up on poles watching drivers in both directions on Montgomery near Wyoming. The city also installed the new cameras on Central Ave. near the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The upgraded cameras come after the city signed a new contract with a different vendor, Elovate. Because they're higher resolution cameras, the camera swap should make it easier for police to spot speeding drivers from further away and to read what's behind license plate covers. 'They just help us make sure we're getting the right driver when we are watching the video. APD officers watch that video to make sure that each citation goes to the appropriate vehicle owner,' said Mayfield. But replacing the cameras is just the start, as the city is now trying to find more places to put more cameras. 'Once all of those old ones are replaced, we'll start adding new cameras to the city. Those are those locations are based on the high-fatality injury network map that we have with the city. So we try to target the most dangerous areas first,' he said. The city said at least three cameras have been replaced so far, and the rest should be up in the next few weeks. By law, the city splits the money it collects from the speed camera program with the state. Any funds that don't cover the cost of the program go into the city's Vision Zero bike and pedestrian safety improvements. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Drivers asked to avoid area near Lomas and Central due to flooding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Flash flooding has been reported in a neighborhood near Lomas Boulevard and Central Avenue in Albuquerque Monday afternoon following heavy rainfall. Story continues below News: UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Community: Major renovation' planned for ABQ BioPark Children's Fantasy Garden New Mexico Crime Files: A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far Several roadways in the area are currently impacted by high water, and the city is urging commuters to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and not drive through flooded intersections. The City of Albuquerque said crews are working to assess and mitigate the flooding. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
DB Cosmetics drops the dupe collection of the year with $12.99 fragrances inspired by cult perfumes
Aussie shoppers are obsessed with this new perfume collection that's only $12.99 each but smells like a $611 cult favourite. The six-piece fragrance range that launched this week is already making waves for delivering luxe-level scent experiences without the sky-high price tags. Inspired by best-selling perfumes from prestige houses like Frederic Malle, Fenty, Kayali, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian, this collection makes it possible to smell like a designer label — on a drugstore budget. The standout of the collection is Painted Lady, DB's bold and romantic take on Frederic Malle's Portrait of a Lady, a fragrance that typically retails for a staggering $611. Painted Lady recreates the beloved scent with a lush blend of rose petals, spiced amber, and juicy dark berries. The result is an opulent, complex perfume that feels every bit as elegant and sophisticated — at a fraction of the cost. Amanda Connors, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Total Beauty Network, says the new range is about changing the perception of what affordable beauty can be. 'We wanted to show that smelling incredible doesn't have to cost a fortune. Our new fragrance range is luxurious, long-lasting and crafted with care. It's everything you'd expect from a high-end perfume, without the high-end price.' And Painted Lady is just the beginning. The full collection includes: Fancy: A zesty, floral-musk scent inspired by Fenty Eau de Parfum, blending fruit-forward top notes with a sensual musky base. Burning Love: DB's version of Kayali's Burning Cherry, leans into smoky sweetness with cherry, praline, and rich woods. Fluidité: Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Gentle Fluidity Gold, offers warm vanilla, nutmeg, and amber in a comforting, gender-neutral blend. Chaos: A bold white floral homage to Robert Piguet's Fracas, stars lush tuberose with soft gardenia and jasmine. All six fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated to last, ticking every box for modern beauty lovers who want ethical elegance without compromise. From the packaging to the performance, DB's Winter fragrance drop is being hailed as one of the most successful designer-inspired perfume collections to ever land in Australian stores.
New York Times
10-04-2025
- Science
- New York Times
Meet the Butterflies Thriving While the World Convulses
At this moment, hundreds of thousands of Painted Lady butterflies are fluttering along one of the most astonishing migrations in the insect world: an epic trip of roughly 4,500 miles from the sub-Saharan region to the Arctic Circle, at a speed of up to 30 miles per hour. Over the course of a year, the butterflies will fly about twice that — more than 9,000 miles in all. The Painted Ladies are one of the most widely distributed butterflies in the world, appearing on every continent except Antarctica and sometimes crossing the seas and oceans between them. Just last year, researchers discovered that a flock of Painted Ladies rode the wind over the Atlantic Ocean from West Africa to the northern coast of South America — the first documented insect journey across an ocean. The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) undertakes the longest known butterfly migration — an annual, multigenerational journey between Europe and tropical Africa. In search of blooming flowers and host plants, these butterflies travel more than 9,000 miles round-trip, crossing deserts, seas and mountains along the way. Lifecycle stages Painted Ladies live for about 1–2 months; it takes 6–10 generations to complete their full migration. Caterpillar 2-4 weeks Egg 5-14 days Chrysalis 1-2 weeks Adult 3-4 weeks Enlarged below Worldwide range none high low Migration route In September, the butterflies head south in search of warmer climates. In the summer, some butterflies travel as far north as the Arctic Circle. 1 Sept.–Oct. 5 Asia April–Aug. Europe 4 Feb.–May AFRICA 2 Nov.– Jan. 3 Jan.–Feb. One Painted Lady flock flew almost 3,000 miles from Western Africa to South America in 2013. After wintering in tropical Africa, the butterflies turn back to the north in January or February. Worldwide range Caterpillar Lifecycle stages 2-4 weeks none Painted Ladies live for about 1–2 months; it takes 6–10 generations to complete their full migration. high low Egg 5-14 days Enlarged below Chrysalis 1-2 weeks Migration route In September, the butterflies head south in search of warmer climates. Adult 3-4 weeks 1 Sept.–Oct. In the summer, some butterflies travel as far north as the Arctic Circle. Asia Europe 5 April–Aug. 4 Feb.–May AFRICA 2 Nov.–Jan. One Painted Lady flock flew almost 3,000 miles from Western Africa to South America in 2013. 3 Jan.–Feb. After wintering in tropical Africa, the butterflies turn back to the north in January or February. Lifecycle stages Migration route Painted Ladies live for about 1–2 months; it takes 6–10 generations to complete their full migration. In the summer, some butterflies travel as far north as the Arctic Circle. In September, the butterflies head south in search of warmer climates. 1 Sept.–Oct. Caterpillar 2-4 weeks Egg 5-14 days Asia Europe 5 April–Aug. 4 Chrysalis Feb.–May 1-2 weeks Adult 3-4 weeks AFRICA Worldwide range none high low 2 Nov.–Jan. One Painted Lady flock flew almost 3,000 miles from Western Africa to South America in 2013. 3 Jan.–Feb. After wintering in tropical Africa, the butterflies turn back to the north in January or February. Enlarged at right Source: Dr. Gerard Talavera; Note: Illustrations are not to scale. The Painted Lady's migration, chronicled in the photographer Lucas Foglia's new book, 'Constant Bloom,' is a powerful reminder of our interconnections with nature and our shared stake in an ever-changing world The butterflies' resilience shows us that some species are capable of adapting to dramatic changes in climate, food availability and urban development. But they also require humans' attention to continue thriving. If we don't protect their breeding grounds and nectar sources, these butterflies could meet the same fate as many others. While there is no data showing a change in the population of Painted Ladies, a recent study revealed that American butterfly populations decreased 22 percent between 2000 and 2020, in part because of habitat loss, climate change and farmers' use of insecticides. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
