Hobbs offering locations for people to safely shoot fireworks - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

HOBBS, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Hobbs is offering multiple chances for people to light their fireworks in a safe location with trained personnel present.Three New Mexico women honored with historic markersThe city is hosting the safe zone at Hobbs Industrial Air Park, 5425 Jack Gomez Blvd. at the following times:
July 4, 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.July 5, 8:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.July 6th, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
People participating in the event will not be allowed to bring alcohol or pets. Firewo

Amazon fulfillment center opening in Los Lunas

LOS LUNAS, N.M.(KRQE) – A multi-billion-dollar company is getting ready to open a new hub in Los Lunas promising more than a thousand jobs. Amazon has finished building its more than one million square foot fulfillment center, its second in central New Mexico, and has begun hiring.Story continues below
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Albuquerque man will spend 364 days in jail after stealing car with kids in the back seat

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –An Albuquerque man will spend just shy of a year behind bars after he stole someone's car with kids inside. Police said back in March, Ruben Maestas stole a vehicle near Yale and Katherine when the owner left the car running with his son and son's friend in the backseat.Albuquerque burglary suspect will stay behind barsMaestas' kidnapping and child abuse charges were dropped as part of a plea deal where he pled guilty to robbery and aggravated battery

Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck out of service; department response time not affected

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A woman is arrested for drunk driving after crashing into an Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck Monday night. The vehicle will be out of service for six to eight months.AFR will not miss a beat, thanks to what it has in reserves."This is still the best-case scenario we could have had that night," saidJason Fejer, Public Information Officer at Albuquerque Fire Department. Story continues below
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Drier, hotter weather moves in for the Fourth of July

Drier and hotter weather will return for most of New Mexico on the Fourth of July. A few isolated storms may be possible in southern New Mexico though.
Fewer storms have developed Wednesday across New Mexico as drier air is moving in from the northwest. There have still been isolated to scattered storms today in northern, northeast, central, and southern New Mexico. A few of these showers and storms will stick around overnight again in southeast New Mexico before ending by sunrise tomorrow. Even

Ozempic, Wegovymay belinked to risk of rare form of blindness: study

(The Hill) — Those who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, though future research is needed to make a final determination, researchers in a new study said.
Published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, the study analyzed more than 16,800 people in the Boston area over the past six years, none of whom initially had the eye condition, called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
NAOIN occurs when there

Former UNM coach selected to American baseball coaches hall of fame

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The winningest coach in Lobo baseball history is now hall of fame bound. On Wednesday, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced its next hall of fame class which includes former UNM skipper, Rich Alday.Alday served as New Mexico's head coach from 1990-2007. During his time with the Lobos, he racked up 515 wins and six 30-win seasons. He was a three-time conference coach of the year — 1992 and 1995 in the WAC and 2000 in the Mountain W

Two 19-year-olds arrested on Oprah's Hawaii ranch are suspected of illegal hunting

KULA, Hawaii (AP) — Two men arrested last month on a public road withinOprah Winfrey's property on the Hawaiian island of Maui are suspected of illegal night hunting, state officials said Monday.The two Maui men, both 19, were arrested just before midnight on June 21 after officers found them using a hunting spotlight on a public road that runs through Winfrey's ranch in Kula, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release.While they were not caught activel

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Hurricane Beryl kills at least 6 in southeast Caribbean, roars by Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) —Hurricane Berylwas roaring by Jamaica Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people andcaused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Beryl's eyewall was “brushing the south coast of Jamaica.”Wind-whipped rain pounded the island for hours as residents heeded authorities' call to shelter until the storm had passed. Power

NMDOT crews monitoring road erosion after heavy weekend storms

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – As monsoon season kicks off strong, New Mexico Department of Transportation crews are patrolling for problem areas including where a portion of I-40 washed out last summer. It's been an intense start to the monsoon season. As roads, ditches, and underpasses filled with water over the weekend in the metro, NMDOT crews went out looking for problem spots.Story continues below
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After 6 months of inspections, regulators suspect violations at 60% of oil and gas facilities in New Mexico's Permian Basin

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – As oil and gas production has boomed in the Land of Enchantment, regulators have been working to boost enforcement of state and federal rules. Now, the New Mexico Environment Department said there are potential air quality violations at more than half of the facilities inspected.The state's environment department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spent six months inspecting 124 facilities in the Permian Basin, the southeastern portion of the state.

'Universal Hydrogen' goes under; Albuquerque plans halted

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It was a green-energy company promising hundreds of jobs for Albuquerque, but that promise has dried up. More than two years ago, a Universal Hydrogen manufacturing facility announced they were coming to Albuquerque with the state and the city ready to pour millions into the project.
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Albuquerque burglary suspect will stay behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –One of the Albuquerque Police Department's top 10 burglary suspects will remain behind bars. According to police, 55-year-old David Johnson is accused of breaking into multiple businesses between late October 2023 and June 2024. Court records said he stole more than $100,000 worth of items from at least ten stores in Albuquerque.Woman takes plea deal in January 2020 Albuquerque murderThe state filed for pretrial detention based on the numerous charges

Woman takes plea deal in January 2020 Albuquerque murder

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A woman took a plea deal on Wednesday for her part in the murder of her friend's boyfriend. Police said 26-year-old Brianna Archuleta, along with five friends conspired against and murdered Benjamin Moore in January 2020.Woman who shot food truck worker in Albuquerque sentenced to probationIn court on Wednesday, Archuleta pled no contest to charges of aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery. She faces six months in prison with a

Investigators determine South Fork Fire was caused by lightning

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –Investigators announced on Wednesday that the South Fork Fire was started by a lightning strike. They said the point of origin for the fire along with evidence and data point to lightning as the cause. The South Fork Fire has burned 17,569 acres and forced the evacuation of the Village of Ruidoso in June. As of July 3, the fire is 87% contained.Several Roswell and Artesia hotels accused of price gougingThe fire was investigated by eight agencies including

Visit Albuquerque launches free savings pass for residents, tourists

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Visit Albuquerque has a new way for residents and tourists to save while exploring the city. The Albuquerque Savings Pass includes discounts at stores, restaurants, and experiences throughout the Duke City.Bernalillo County offering free self-defense classesThe pass is free and can be delivered to your mobile phone via text or email. Once you receive the exclusive passport, you can show it to a participating business or enter a code online to receive a disc

Trump opens up lead on Biden after debate: WSJ poll

(The Hill) – Former President Trump expanded his lead over President Biden to six points in a new poll of the presidential race from The Wall Street Journal published Wednesday amid the ongoing fallout from their debate last week.Trump garnered 48 percent support in the poll to Biden’s 42 percent in a head-to-head matchup. That’s an increase from an identical poll in February, which found Trump with a two-point lead.Trump’s 48 percent vote share is the highest mark of eit

Trader Joe's recalls candles with 'unexpected' issue

(NEXSTAR) – If you bought a Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle, don't light it, the popular grocer warns.TJ's issued a recall Thursday, stating that the product has an "unexpected burn pattern."The candles can be dangerous for customers as the flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a "larger than expected flame," according to a Trader Joe's news release.Anyone who bought one of the candles is urged to throw it away or return it to any Trader Joe's store for a refund.A

Two dozen Albuquerque schools have new principals

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public School (APS) District has 24 new principals. Two more could be coming soon as the district is working on hiring to fill two additional vacancies."We're thrilled to welcome these individuals to their new schools," APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said in a press release. "We're confident they have the skills and experience necessary to be great school leaders."Survey: New Mexicans fished over 15 days on average last yearNew principa

UNM launches interactive campus map

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The University of New Mexico's Albuquerque campuses have a new interactive map.Bernalillo County offering free self-defense classesThe map can be accessed online by any smartphone or computer.Users will be able to find buildings, amenities, and points of interest through the search bar or by navigating through categories.Map features also include the following:Turn-by-turn directions to anywhere on campusEasy to find parking zones and shuttle rou

Lincoln National Forestlifts all fire restrictions

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) –The Lincoln National Forestlifted all fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger rating to "moderate" onWednesday.Parts of Cibola National Forestreopen after debris clearedLincoln National Forest spokeswoman Amanda Fry said the changes come after "analysis of steady increased moisture levels and weather patterns and predictions for the area."Fry indicated that emergency area closures on the Smokey Bear Ranger District remain in

Lightning starts fire in San Mateo Mountains, west of Socorro

SOCORRO, N.M.(KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service says lightning has sparked a new fire west of Socorro. The fire, called the Fisher Fire, was reported July 1, 2024.Fire crews were initially delayed due to weather issues, the Forest Service says. July 3, crews were able to access the fire to begin their response.Fire details
Start Date:July 1, 2024Location: Remote mountainous terrain of northwest San Mateo Mts. on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola Natio

Story time in the park continues at Albuquerque’s Jade park

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – In partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools’Story Time in the Park, the City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo County,KRQE Cares Books for Kidswas out at Jade Park where some students were read a book by KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud.The students were read the children's book "Grandma's Feather Bed." Students received lunch, a copy of the book and some frisbees. For a full list of story time in the park locations,click

Another round of scattered storms will return again this afternoon, with drier air continuing to move into the northwest quarter of the state.Drier air will move in nearly statewide for the Fourth of July. A couple isolated showers or storms may be possible in far southeast New Mexico, with an isolated storm also possible over the Sacramento Mountains. Temperatures will also be much hotter for the Fourth of July statewide.A backdoor cold front will begin moving through northeast New Mexico Thurs

Survey: New Mexicans fished over 15 days on average last year

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –A new survey reveals how often New Mexicans are taking advantage of lakes and rivers in the state and what anglers are trying to catch.The latest angler satisfaction survey from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish took input from over 2,000 people who bought fishing licenses from 2023 to 2024. Of those, about 300 said they hadn't fished within the last year. The rest fished an average of 15.6 days within the last 12 months.New Mexico now offering Smoke

New Mexico offering special SNAP benefits for wildfire victims

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – Individuals and families impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutritional Program (D-SNAP) benefits. The benefits will be for one month of groceries.People can apply for the benefits in-person at:
Horton Complex: 237 Service Rd, Ruidoso, NM 88348Roswell ISD Field Office: 1701 S. Sunset Ave, Roswell, NM 88203Alamogordo ISD Field Office: 2000 Juniper Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Those offices will be open f

How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising more than $115 million for the ALS Association to support research and care access for those living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.In the decade since, that trend paved the way for advanced funding commitments into research, drug therapy development and clinical access in the

Sizzling sidewalks, unshaded playgrounds pose serious burn risk in searing summer

PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after collapsing on the searing asphalt outside a Phoenix convenience store where he stopped for a cold soda during aheat wave.Now using a wheelchair, the 62-year-old lost his job and his home. He’s recoveringat a medical respite centerfor patients with no other place to go; there he gets physical therapy and treatment for a bacterial infection in w

People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in 5 states

(The Hill) -- People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday.Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment would receive coverage before their release.The coverage applies to Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah and Vermont.
California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington had already bee

US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of owls: Here's why

(AP) — To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast foreststo kill almost a half-millionbarred owls that are crowding out their smaller cousins.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant to prop up declining spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington state, and California. The Associated Press obtained details in advance.Docum