New Mexico gov. creates new government office to deal with housing crisis - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –State leaders are trying to address the housing and homelessness crisis in New Mexico through a new branch of the Governor's Office. It aims to increase the number of homes and apartment units across the state.Story continues below
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Town hall focused on health and housing set for Taos

TAOS, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico health officials will host a town hall in Taos to discuss the issues of health and housing.The town hall will take place on Monday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bataan Hall, located at 121 Civic Plaza Drive in Taos.102nd Annual Indian Market happening in Santa Fe this weekendThe New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) and the New Mexico Health Care Authority Cabinet Secretaries, Patrick Allen and Kari Armijo, along with m

New Mexico Lottery raises record $51 million for college scholarships

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – New Mexico Lottery officials said they raised a record-breaking $51 million for college scholarships in the state topping last year's record of $50.5 million.UNM-Gallup gives local high school students hands-on experiences, kickstarting future careersTotal sales exceeded $170 million with scratchers, Powerball, and Mega Millions being the top sales products. Since they started the lottery scholarship, they have raised over $1 billion and have helped fund nearly 15

Bernalillo County Commissioners approve renovations to Los Vecinos Community Center Park

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) - Bernalillo County Commissioners unanimously approved renovations to Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras.Key improvements include replacing the outdated soccer field, playground, shade structures, drainage, lighting, irrigation system, and basketball court. Crews will also construct a multi-use court for sports like basketball and pickleball. A new stage will be built in addition to a storage container and a drivable loop trail with outlets for food

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Officials make progress with decommissioning gas pipeline at Valles Caldera National Preserve

JEMEZ SPRINGS(KRQE) –Work has begun on the third and final phase of decommissioning the retired natural gas pipeline that crosses the northern sections of Valles Caldera National Preserve.102nd Annual Indian Market happening in Santa Fe this weekendOfficials are also in the process of restoring natural ecological processes to a nine-mile-long section disturbed by the pipeline corridor, including reducing erosion, reconnecting wetlands, recontouring to promote natural revegetati

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary hosting annual art show fundraiser

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary provides end-of-life care to older, unwanted dogs, horses and poultry. To help support and raise awareness for the animals, Kindred Spirits is hosting its annual art show fundraiser on August 17, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will be held at Kindred Spirits (3749 NM-14, Santa Fe, NM 87508).Story continues below
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Albuquerque man sentenced for the 2023 murder of two brothers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Mario Lange, who killed two teen brothers in 2023 in Albuquerque was sentenced to 36-years behind bars by Judge Cindy Leos.
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Rain stays to the east as temperatures prepare to heat up

While most of New Mexico is staying dry today, areas of eastern New Mexico could see a few isolated storms later this evening.
After a couple of days of more widespread rain, New Mexico will be drying out for the next week. Westerly winds brought dry air into the state this morning. The dry air isolated moisture to eastern New Mexico. This isolation means that eastern New Mexico has the best chance of seeing showers and storms later this afternoon and into the evening. After tonight, rain chance

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Albuquerque murder suspect will be held behind bars through trial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Jamil Lewis, charged with murder and other charges related to a shooting of two brothers that left one dead, will remain behind bars while awaiting trial.102nd Annual Indian Market happening in Santa Fe this weekendAccording to court records, in June Lewis and another man were fighting with Gerald and Edward Ibuado near Indiana and Cochiti in Albuquerque. Witnesses say Lewis pulled out a gun and shot the brothers, killing Gerald and injuring Edward. The sta

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested two brothers after a man was found dead in the mesa

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested two brothers after taking over an investigation initiated by Albuquerque police.Police arrest man accused of breaking into UNM building and stealing electronic devicesPolice responded to the Flying J truck stop near I-40 and 98th on August 11, around 8 a.m. A woman told police she was assaulted and another person had been shot. The woman guided policed to a location in the mesa and the investigation was tr

Join the Albuquerque Museum for its Third Thursday event

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Third Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum is taking place August 15, from 5 - 8 p.m., This month’s theme is“Vivarium.”Story continues below
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102nd Annual Indian Market happening in Santa Fe this weekend

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – This weekend, thousands of people will be in Santa Fe for the 102nd Annual Indian Market.
The market, coordinated by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, showcases the art and culture of Native North Americanartists. It is free and open to the public and guests can expect to see jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, and sculptures from more than 1,000 artists from over 200 tribesSanta Fe looks to open more Pallet shelters for unhoused individua

Albuquerque BioPark hosting Japanese Obon Festival

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque BioPark and Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation are teaming up to put on a night of Japanese arts and culture celebrating Obon. The Obon Festival will be August 16, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Sasebo Japanese Garden at the Albuquerque BioPark.
Guests will have a chance to enjoy Japanese refreshments, cuisine, make their own origami art and release lanterns to commemorate a loved one. Attendees will be able to observe a traditional tea ceremo

Albuquerque shines on Yelp board game cafe list

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – After a long day of soaking up the hot summer sun, you might want to stay in and play a few board games to cool off. For those in the know, Albuquerque is a choice spot to engage in some tabletop goodness and Yelp users have taken notice.A recent Yelp list ranking the 20 top board game cafes named two Albuquerque spots: Empire Board Game Library in Nob Hill and Slice and Dice Pizzeria with locations on the west and east sides of town.City celebrates townhom

4 people shot on Virginia State University's campus

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Four people were shot on Virginia State University's campus Wednesday in the early hours.According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, at 12:36 a.m., officers responded to a reported shooting outside the university's Daniel Gymnasium.When officers arrived, they found four people shot. All four were taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.Police say that no one involved in the shooting was a student, and no officers fired shots

County commission approves funding to help improve Carnuel water systems

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Bernalillo County Commissioners approved more than $2.5 million in funding in hopes of improving water systems in Carnuel. The approval dedicates $2.5 million from the Bernalillo County General Fund as a local match to support the Carnuel Water and Wastewater Project Water Trust Board's grant applicationStory continues below
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State Department of Health asking Ruidoso residents about improving disaster readinessPolice arrest man accused of breaking into UNM building and stealing electronic devicesSanta Fe Police ask city councilors to fund new armored vehiclesFormer BCSO deputy gets deferred sentence after no contest plea in DWI caseNew Mexico Downwinders call for action on Radiation Exposure Compensation ActGallup police looking for 2 people possibly connected to mall shootingMcDonald’s

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hit-and-miss showers with even a few weakening thunderstorms are quickly drifting off to the east-northeast in northern Albuquerque, The South Valley, parts of The Four Corners, The Northern Mountains, and from Las Cruces to Roswell, with clearer skies starting to return from the west, setting the stage for a warmer day ahead. Relatively cooler and humid air is leftover this morning from yesterday's active storm day though, so some lingering moisture will still produce

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hit-and-miss showers with even a few weakening thunderstorms are quickly drifting off to the east-northeast in northern Albuquerque, The South Valley, parts of The Four Corners, The Northern Mountains, and from Las Cruces to Roswell, with clearer skies starting to return from the west, setting the stage for a warmer day ahead. Relatively cooler and humid air is leftover this morning from yesterday's active storm day though, so some lingering moisture will still produce

Drier, hotter weather returns for the rest of the week

Showers and storms are wrapping up from across New Mexico tonight. Drier and hotter weather moves in for the rest of this week.
Monsoon moisture brought widespread showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon across New Mexico, with the exception of the far eastern part of the state. A few showers and storms are sticking around parts of the state tonight still, but will wrap up by Wednesday morning.Temperatures today have been a few degrees cooler for many thanks to the increase in moisture.
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Why was a suspected Santa Fe killer with a lengthy criminal history out of jail before murder?

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The man accused of killing an elderly man in Santa Fe and taking off in his car had a lengthy criminal history. KRQE looks into how Zachary Babitz was out of jail in the first place.
Zachary Babitz, 38, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday after a string of crimes around New Mexico this month.
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Why was a Santa Fe murder suspect with a lengthy criminal history out of jail before murder?

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The man accused of killing an elderly man in Santa Fe and taking off in his car had a lengthy criminal history. KRQE looks into how Zachary Babitz was out of jail in the first place.
Zachary Babitz, 38, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday after a string of crimes around New Mexico this month.
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Crime: Albuquerque couple accused of armed robberies at 3 Blake’s Lotaburgers and a dispensaryRoads: Construction begins on two major

UNM-Gallup gives local high school students hands-on experiences, kickstarting future careers

GALLUP, N.M.(KRQE) –In a rural part of New Mexico, students have the opportunity to invest in their future. Whether it's higher education or valuable life skills. "If it wasn't for the program then I probably wouldn't be here today,” said Kevin Kee, General Manager at Point S American Tire.Story continues below
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Chris Brown ready to put on a show after finally getting a fight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The last time he was in the octagon competing, Chris Brown put the finishing touches on an LFA welterweight title. That was about a year and a half ago. Brown, who is always down to battle, has had trouble finding opponents to keep him busy. He has seen his share of fighters who agree to meet him only to back out at a later date.
Friday, Brown will return to action at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida under the PFL banner. Thad Jean is the opponent for Bro

Gallup police looking for 2 people possibly connected to mall shooting

GALLUP, N.M.(KRQE) –The Gallup Police Department is looking for two people who are possibly connected to a shooting at the Rio West Mall last month. Gallup patrol officers were dispatched to the mall on July 26 for a shooting that left a person injured.1 injured after shooting at Gallup mallGallup police have named Melric Nelson and Colton Bahe as possible suspects. Bahe was reported as a missing person on July 28.Police said the car is a white Chrysler 200 with Arizona licens

New Mexico Downwinders call for action on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Federal lawmakers and New Mexico downwinders slammed the stifled progress of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act on Tuesday arguing that families are still suffering. A federal law to apologize and compensate victims of radiation exposure is at a standstill in the United States Senate.NM Taxation & Revenue Dept. using letters to remind residents of paymentsVictims of the 1945 Trinity Bomb fallout said it still affected their families. A Carrizozo nativ

Doña Ana County making offer to county manager pick

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County may soon have a new county manager.The Board of County Commissioners announced that they are making an offer to Scott Andrews, who was the board's top choice for the job after what is being called a "rigorous interview process," the County said in a news release.
Andrews has most recently served as the assistant city manager for Bakersfield, Calif.“We are thrilled to announce the selection of a candidate who we believe will not only bring dyn

FAA delays public hearings on SpaceX as state agency faults wastewater discharge from rocket tests

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has postponed a series of public hearings that were to begin Tuesday on SpaceX's request to expand its launches in South Texas -- the same day that a report became public from a state agency that cites SpaceX is improperly discharging industrial wastewater into Texas waterways.The four FAA public hearings were to start Tuesday afternoon at two South Texas locations and have been indefinitely delayed, according to the FAA.The p

Gadsden ISD hit by ransomware attack

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gadsden Independent School District was hit by a ransomware attack on its network on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13, but student and employee data were not impacted, according to the district.The attack happened at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, and immediate steps were taken to secure all systems and mitigate the impact of the attack, the district said in a news release.Here are some key points, according to the district.Student and employee data was not compromised during the i

State Department of Health asking Ruidoso residents about improving disaster readiness

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health will be conducting a survey to see how prepared New Mexicans are for natural disasters and what the state can do to make them better prepared. The state wants to learn more about how it can improve emergency services.NM Taxation & Revenue Dept. using letters to remind residents of paymentsThe survey opened on Tuesday and they will continue making door-to-door visits to Ruidoso residents throughout the week. The department