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a day ago
- Health
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From the slopes to super computers, cerebral palsy doesn't stop UNM student
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From the slopes to supercomputers. One University of New Mexico student with cerebral palsy is a star athlete and student. Mike Adams was 11 years old when he joined the Adaptive Sports Program (ASPNM). 'I first started with a ski instructor named Brett,' said Adams. 'I've heard many times people will stop us on the slopes and go, like, holy crap, that's awesome,' said Adams. Story continues below News: The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque New Mexico Strange: A dive into the Painted Lady's violent past, haunted present Trending: Albuquerque community helps band recover stolen trailer Crime: APS teacher arrested after accusations of sexual relationships with students Adams has cerebral palsy, but he isn't afraid to push the boundaries. 'Most sit-down skiers that are tethered and can't use handheld outriggers, which are skis that attach to the end of your arms and flip up and turn into ski poles, most of those athletes are going to use what we call fixed outriggers,' said Bruce Hopper, Volunteer for ASPNM. But Adams isn't like most athletes. He loves the thrill of skiing without the fixed outriggers. 'He's allowed to ski more independently and tip the ski over into the turn much more aggressively,' said Adams. 'It's just having all of us feel excitement when that happens,' said Adams. This year, ASPNM awarded Adams the 2025 Athlete of the Year. He also shines in the classroom. Adams just finished the second year of his Ph.D. program in computer science. 'I always liked computers since I was young because I cannot write, so I use the computer to communicate. And that is crucial in our lives,' said Adams. And just like on the slopes, Adams has come up with his own way to ace exams. Since 2019, Adams has been working with a UNM accommodations specialist, who helped him as a scribe during tests. Adams created his own symbols sheet as he moved through higher levels of math, so now others can use it in the future. 'The symbol sheet is helpful for the person who is scribing just because of the complexity of the problems,' said Carol Bartlett, Accommodations Specialist with the Accessibility Resource Center at UNM. Those who've worked with Adam say there's no one like him. 'I have no doubt that Mike is going to invent something incredible in the world,' said Bartlett. For more information about ASPNM, click this link. To watch a special documentary directed and produced by Alexandra Henry in partnership with ASPNM, click this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
- Climate
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Rounds of rainfall with seasonable temperatures
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Muggy conditions have moved farther west in the wake of yesterday's strong thunderstorms across New Mexico with somewhat-gusty winds developing in the Northeast Highlands. Near-freezing temperatures are confined to the higher peaks of the Northern Mountains, while elsewhere is mostly starting off in the upper 40s, 50s, and 60s. Forecast 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 Somewhat-persistent upper-level westerly winds with some moisture, along with a dip in the jet stream, will combine with the daytime heating, as well as with the low-level moisture, to produce some strong storms in the West Mountains, the Southern Mountains, as well as in parts of the Rio Grande Valley through the Pecos River Valley to the Northern Mountains, capable of producing brief heavy bouts of rainfall, small hail/graupel, some lightning, and erratic wind gusts. Elsewhere, some clouds will move on through with temperatures warming up into the 80s and low 90s for the southern half of the region, while the muggy conditions will lead to northern areas only reaching the upper 60s to the low 80s. While more stronger storms will form tomorrow for many, the pendulum swing pattern of muggy mornings with breezy easterly winds shifting to southwesterly drier winds in the afternoons forming storms to the east will develop ahead as a storm system moves away. Temperatures will rise after tomorrow with much clearer skies up until later this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
- General
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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.
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3 days ago
- Business
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City of Albuquerque proposes Renters' Bill of Rights to hold landlords accountable
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city leaders are considering new rules to help hold rental landlords' feet to the fire over hidden costs and complicated contracts. The city said the rules would force landlords to be clear about charges and better enable the city to check in on bad properties through a registration system. 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 'We know a lot of families are living in unsafe or unpredictable conditions. This ordinance is a response to that. This is really another response to the housing crisis. It's about giving renters basic transparency protections and some stability,' said Shanna Schultz with the CABQ Office of Policy & Government Affairs. City leaders are calling the idea the RENT ordinance, which stands for 'Renter's Empowerment and Neighborhood Transparency.' Among the ideas, landlords would be forced to review applications first-come, first-served. It would also stop 'pet rent,' where people are charged extra each month for having an animal. The city also wants landlords to accept all kinds of rent payments with no fees or extra charges, whether it's cash, check, or electronic. 'Addressing the housing crisis is not just about building more units, it's also about making sure that homes people already have are fair, safe, and secure conditions,' said Schultz. The new rules also look to require landlords to clearly list costs tenants could face upfront before getting locked into a lease. There's also a push to make what would be the city's first rental registration system, so the city has contact info for landlords. The bill is being introduced in Monday night's Albuquerque City Council meeting, but it could go up for a final vote in two weeks before the council takes the month of July off. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
- Climate
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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.
