07-05-2025
KRQE Newsfeed: Federal investigation, Lingering rain, Teens arrested, Broadcasting cuts, Park project
Wednesday's Top Stories
Wednesday's Five Facts
[1] Albuquerque City councilor calls for U.S. Attorney to investigate use of ARPA funds – A city inspector general report from January stated that nearly $300,000 in federal emergency relief funding meant to help childcare providers instead went to bonuses for 27 city workers. Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis referred the report to then-U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Alex Uballez. Since then, President Donald Trump's Administration has appointed a new U.S. attorney, Ryan Ellison, whom Lewis sent a letter to on Tuesday asking for an investigation.
[2] Rain chances continue for parts of New Mexico into the weekend – Another round of showers and storms will develop Wednesday afternoon, but they won't be as widespread as we've seen the last couple of days. The rain won't be nearly as heavy either. Temperatures will be below average, but a warming trend will be starting. Warmer weather moves in Thursday and Friday with isolated afternoon storm chances mainly over the mountains and in the surrounding areas.
[3] Two men charged with shooting man in Albuquerque – Two Albuquerque 18-year-olds are accused of shooting a man after a fight downtown early Sunday morning. According to APD, Matthew Akugue and Isaiah Martinez said the man gave them 'dirty looks,' and then an argument started. According to Martinez, the man slapped Akugue. After that, APD said they got into a vehicle, pulled up to the man at the roundabout at Central Ave. and 8th St., and Martinez shot him.
[4] How will executive order impact New Mexico PBS and KUNM? – President Donald Trump's executive order would cut federal funding for PBS and NPR. The impact on public radio and TV stations across the country differs, but for New Mexico PBS, it would be a funding loss of 18%. While national PBS leaders are exploring legal options to fight the executive order, they're also encouraging people to engage in their Protect My Public Media campaign.
[5] Celebration at Los Altos Park after more renovations completed – The city of Albuquerque is officially opening phase two of Los Altos Park after nearly a year of construction. The city is holding a grand opening event Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the park. The phase two renovations included opening a new BMX pump track, a new dog park, upgraded walkways, landscaping and parking improvements. Animal Welfare Department will be at the event, giving community members an opportunity to adopt a dog.
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