Volunteers ask for donations to build improvements at off-leash dog park in Santa Fe - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The largest off-leash dog park in the entire country is in Santa Fe.Now volunteers are hoping that a big new fundraising effort can help make big improvements there."Here at the dog park, we can let the dogs run free," said John Reed, dog park user.Story continues below
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Burn scar flash flooding likely in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday

Higher moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday. This will bring more showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, along with heavier rain and a higher risk of burn scar flash flooding.Isolated and scattered storms developed again across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Major burn scar areas stayed mostly dry today, with the exception of the Cerro Pelado in the Jemez early this afternoon. A few spotty storms are continuing tonight in southern New Mexico. It's also a very hot day, with many areas cli

UPDATE: 3rd body found in Sunland Park desert

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Sunland Park Department helped in the recovery of another body out in the desert on Tuesday afternoon, June 25, the department said via its X social media account.Sunland Park Fire has now helped with three body recovery operations in less than 24 hours.
This latest incident happened in the desert area northwest of the 1000 block of Camino Real Avenue, Sunland Park Fire said. They assisted Border Patrol, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Med

Ruidoso resident describes staying behind to help others while wildfires raged

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) – As thousands fled the fast-moving flames in Ruidoso, disabled U.S. Army veteran and part-time security guard Don Spencer stayed to help in any way he could. The Ruidoso area had been his family's home for decades. "My mom moved here in 1969, and, uh, it's kind of been home ever since," said Spencer.Wildfire ResourcesHere’s how to donate to victims of fires in Ruidoso areaLatest Video ForecastLatest on South Fork Fire
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Village of Ruidoso works to rebuild after massive wildfires

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –The village of Ruidoso is entering recovery mode as residents return to survey the damage and businesses try to get back up and running. The mayor gave an update on how the village is moving forward.Wildfire ResourcesHere’s how to donate to victims of fires in Ruidoso areaLatest Video ForecastLatest on South Fork Fire
Latest on Salt Fire“This is the first time I've ever had to evacuate in my life. It was very surreal for us,” said Ronnie S

Home Run Derby X will give locals a chance to compete with MLB Legends

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – If you are a male or female with the ability to hit a ball over 300 feet, Home Run Derby X wants you. When the event comes to Albuquerque in August, locals will be given a chance to compete with the major league baseball legends who will be participants in the event.
"Folks who think that, hey, I still play adult softball or I'm playing college baseball and I want to hit alongside and compete with or compete against people like Manny Ramirez. This is their o

Filip Borovicanin hopes to bring instant impact to UNM men's basketball

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –If his first basketball season in a UNM basketball jersey goes according to plan, Filip Borovicanin will have an immediate impact on Lobos basketball. The 6'9" transfer from the Arizona Wildcats believes the high-level reps he has been a part of the last few years will help his cause.
"I mean, for sure, it helps me a lot because playing high level, coming here to play on the highest level, of course, college basketball," said Borovicanin. "I have already adju

3 bodies recovered from water where El Paso, Sunland Park meet

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Three bodies have been recovered from the water near where El Paso and Sunland Park, New Mexico meet on Tuesday evening, June 25, the El Paso Fire Department said via its X social media account.El Paso Fire and Sunland Park Fire responded to Mcnu*tt and Anapra for a body recovery operation. Initially, three bodies were reported and then five by El Paso Fire. That total has been revised back down to three.El Paso Fire and Sunland Park Fire on the scene at Mcnu*tt and Anapra

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Bernalillo County Commissioners pick new county manager

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A new Bernalillo County manager has been selected by commissioners. During their meeting on Tuesday, county commissioners selected Cindy Chavez from San Jose, California to fill the role. Chavez is currently serving on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in the San Jose area.City adding new bike lanes, more safety features to Louisiana BoulevardCurrent Bernalillo County Manager Julie Mrogas Baca will retire on Friday after more than 16 years wi

The state responds to the water need in Las Vegas following flooding

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – Water treatment problems continue for Las Vegas in northern New Mexico and it may be a while before a fix can be put into place. That, as more storms are expected to hit the area.Officials remind people not to fly drones near Ruidoso wildfire areasThe state is now making clean water deliveries to Las Vegas. But emergency managers say the city's current treatment facilities are too weak for the amount of contamination flowing in from nearby burn scars."So curr

Las Vegas continues to ask residents to conserve water

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – Water treatment issues are continuing for Las Vegas after flash flooding started in the city last Friday. Emergency managers said the city's current treatment facilities are too weak for how much contamination is flowing in from nearby burn scars.Officials remind people not to fly drones near Ruidoso wildfire areasThe city has urged residents to limit their water usage to essential needs only. They said there's now a 30% reduction in usage. The city is now wor

Officials remind people not to fly drones near Ruidoso wildfire areas

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –As Ruidoso opens to the general public, fire officials are reminding people to ground their drones around the wildfires. Officials said eight drone sightings have been reported in the last three days putting firefighting efforts at risk. They said those drones have mostly been around areas where structures have been lost.Wildfire ResourcesHere’s how to donate to victims of fires in Ruidoso areaLatest Video ForecastLatest on South Fork Fire
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Non-profit asks for donations to build improvements at off-leash dog park in Santa Fe

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The largest off-leash dog park in the entire country is in Santa Fe.Now volunteers are hoping that a big new fundraising effort can help make big improvements there."Here at the dog park, we can let the dogs run free," said John Reed, dog park user.Story continues below
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms return Wednesday

Higher moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday. This will bring more showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, along with heavier rain and a higher risk of burn scar flash flooding.Isolated and scattered storms have developed again across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Some of these storms are dropping heavy rain, bringing a very local flash flooding risk to some parts of the state. So far, major burn scar areas have stayed mostly dry, with the exception of the Cerro Pelado in the Jemez. Scatt

DOE launches FACES program to boost clean energy education

The Department of Energy has launched an inaugural program aimed at bringing more minority-serving universities into the mission of developing clean energy solutions. The University of New Mexico has a seat at the table for the 10-week consortium in Colorado.
The effort to develop clean energy solutions requires collaboration across multiple and private businesses. With the goal of wrapping the most brilliant minds around the issue of clean energy, the DOE has launched the "FACES" cohort, which

NM State Police: 1 person dead in plane crash in Doña Ana County

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person is dead in a plane crash in Doña Ana County on Tuesday afternoon, June 25, a spokesman for the New Mexico State Police said.Bill Provance, the airport manager at Doña Ana County International Jetport, said the plane originated at the airport in Santa Teresa and crashed west of Chamberino on the mesa.The downed aircraft was an agricultural plane on a training mission, he said. It had one pilot onboard, Provance said.
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Man accused for shooting and killing husband of former lover

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – A suspect is under arrest near Las Vegas in connection to a murder over the weekend. State police say that 29-year-old Elijah Martinez broke into the home of Nathan Romero on Friday and then shot and killed him.APD involved in deadly shooting in Northwest Albuquerque; no officers injuredAccording to a criminal complaint, Martinez had begun a relationship with Romero's wife, which motivated the killing. Martinez faces several charges including aggravated burgl

CNM's new 'Activator' program offers mentorship opportunities

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – It's a trillion-dollar U.S. industry, that New Mexico is now trying to cash in on. The state is partnering with one of New Mexico's largest colleges to train new outdoor recreation business owners for free."You're getting what you need very quickly, very intensely," says CNM Senior Program Manager Lindsay Humphries. It's an intense business accelerator, aiming to grow New Mexico's slate of outdoor enterprises."Typically, accelerators run for startups and early-stag

New Mexico governor champions surgeon general's focus on gun violence

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico's governor is applauding the U.S. Surgeon General for declaring gun violence as a national public health crisis.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy made the declaration this week, citing the statistic that over 48,000 people died from gun injuries in 2022. That number comes from provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) –homicides account for roughly 40% of those deaths and suicides account for about 56%

AFR responds to flaming car crash on I-25 frontage road

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the frontage road near the Big-I Tuesday morning after a major crash. Two cars collided on the northbound frontage road and one caught fire.Dust-blowing winds played part in 23-vehicle crash, department saysCrews were able to rescue the passengers from both vehicles. Four patients were transported to the hospital and two were treated on the scene.

New Mexico wildfire victims can get replacement SNAP EBT benefits

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –To help families impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires near Ruidoso, New Mexico, the state's Human Services Department is offering to replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and EBT cards.“We have dedicated teams on the ground assisting New Mexicans impacted by the wildfires,” Niki Kozlowski, Income Support Division director for the Human Services Department, said in a press release. “The devastation in Lincol

City adding new bike lanes, more safety features to Louisiana Boulevard

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque will add new bike lanes and more safety features to Louisiana Boulevard starting this week.
The city said Louisiana will be restriped to create new bike lanes, and Intelligent Transportation Systems will be added to improve communication between traffic signals. The changes are part of the City’s Vision Zero program, aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths and creating safer streets.Construction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian S

Parts of student debt forgiveness plan halted: What you need to know

(NEXSTAR) — In yet another blow to the Biden administration's attempts to provide student debt relief to Americans, two federal judges have halted parts of an income-driven repayment plan set to take effect next week.
Various benefits related to the SAVE Plan were set to take effect on Monday, July 1. That included cutting payments on some loans in half and granting borrowers credit toward forgiveness for certain bouts of deferment and forbearance. Many borrowers on the SAVE Plan were also

Animal Humane New Mexico rescues cats from Las Vegas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Animal Humane New Mexico has helped rescue animals from another natural disaster in the state. The shelter on Friday rescued 27 cats and kittens from Las Vegas after flooding caused a water crisis in the city. Also last week, Animal Humane rescued 59 homeless cats and dogs in Ruidoso, where the South Fork and Salt wildfires are burning.Story continues below
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Automatic recounts happening for 4 primary election races in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Election officials have reviewed the results of the 2024 primary election andare ordering automatic recounts in four of the races. The recount process happens automatically if races are within a close margin, according to state law.Automatic recounts will happen for:
State Representative District 43 (In the race for Libertarian representation, Chris Luchini appears to have beaten Phillip Michael Mach before the recount)Valencia County Treasurer (In the race fo

Valles Caldera National Preserve hosting night sky viewing event

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Valles Caldera National Preserve invites the public for 'Stars and Sweets', a special night sky viewing event on July 5 from 7 - 11:45 p.m.Bernalillo County Fire Department unveils new electric truckGuests can enjoy the night sky and events that include performances from local pueblo communities, special ranger programs, telescope viewing, pastries and other items for sale and more. Gates open at 7 p.m. and guests are asked to arrive for the event by 9 p.m. A

Bernalillo County Fire Department unveils new electric truck

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Bernalillo County Fire Department presented its new electric powered fire engine Tuesday.City adds plant wall to downtown Albuquerque parking garage"We sent a bunch of our people up to Portland to look at their fire engines that they're running. And they've had nothing but good things to say about these engines. they run 1,000 calls with no issues," BCFD Public information officer William Harris said. The truck comes with a backup diesel engine to make su

Bernalillo County Fire Department demos new electric truck

Editor's Note: Our original story said this was the new electric truck BCFD would use. This was a demo of a truck that the station will use at a later time.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Fire Department got a chance to demo what will be their new electric-powered fire engine. There are several advantages that come with going electric like less fumes when firefighters are working around the vehicle while it's idling, and being quieter and less disruptive when not on a

Man involved in University of New Mexico shooting avoids jail time

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Eli-sha Upshaw, one of the suspects involved in a 2022 attack that led to the death of a University of New Mexico student, will not spend any time behind bars after being sentenced Tuesday.
UNM Students Brandon Travis, Johnathan Smith Mya Hill and Upshaw learned New Mexico State University men's basketball player Mike Peake was going to be in Albuqeurque for a basketball game against UNM. The three planned to jump Peake in retaliation to a fight that broke o

Hotter temperatures before more moisture

High pressure continues to build over the state today, bringing even hotter high temperatures. Scattered storms will again develop by the afternoon, favoring parts of southern and southwestern New Mexico, but isolated storms will be possible across the rest of the state. Storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, which could cause more flash flooding.Another surge of monsoon moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday as high pressure slides to the east. This will bring more widespre