Ranger reinstated after Uvalde-related suspension, New Mexico wants Texas' medical workers - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety reinstated a Texas Ranger in early August after a suspension over his response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
In May 2022, a lone gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in conjoined classrooms at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. It took 77 minutes for law enforcement officers from dozens of agencies to breach the classroom and take down the 18-year-old gunman. In total, there were 376 law enforcement offic

The Ranches celebrates 80 years of helping at-risk teens in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch "The Ranches" is a nonprofit community group home that offers housing, education, therapy and counseling for at risk teens. This year, the organization is celebrating 80 years of serving the community on August 17, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Story continues below
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Albuquerque food truck lands on 'top 30' Yelp list

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Yelp has released a list of the top food trucks across the US and Canada. The list features 30 trucks.The lineup ranked the trucks based on volume and ratings of reviews. The eateries come from a wide range of states, with a handful from Canada. Some states have two food trucks listed, but New Mexico only landed on the list once.The #1 spot is taken by a truck from Hawaii; it's called Tony's Catch. Last on the list is Hungry Hiker from Tobermory, Ontario.Th

Disney confirms 'Villains Land' coming to Magic Kingdom: What to expect

(NEXSTAR) – Be prepared for sensational news, Disney fans.Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of Disney Experiences, revealed at the company’s annual D23 event that Disney World’s Imagineers are working to bring a long-awaited “Villains Land” to the Magic Kingdom in Florida.“We love our Disney villains, right? Their evil ambition gives us endless possibilities to tell brand new stories, which is why I’m so excited to announce we’re building a Villains

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Mother arrested 37 years after baby's body found in California dumpster

(KTLA) -- A woman has been arrested and faces charges in the death of a newborn baby girl whose body was found inside a dumpster 37 years ago in Southern California.The baby's body was found on Oct. 13, 1987, by a man rummaging for recyclables in a dumpster behind a business in Riverside.The newborn's death was ruled a homicide by the Riverside County Coroner's Office and although the Riverside Police Department investigated the case, "all leads were exhausted and a suspect was not identified."A

ERs have turned away dozens of ailing pregnant women despite law: analysis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her.Emergency room doctors at Ascension Seton Williamson in Texas handed her a pamphlet on miscarriage and told her to “let nature take its course" before discharging her without treatment for her ectopic pregnancy.When the 25-year-old returned three days later, still bleeding, doctors finally agreed to give her an injection intended to end the pregnancy. But it was too late. The

Red Sox player apologizes for hom*ophobic slur toward heckler

(The Hill) -- Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology for using a hom*ophobic slur when responding to a heckling fan during the team's 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Duran's exchange with the fan was captured on the New England Sports Network's (NESN) live broadcast of the game when Duran, who was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts at that point, was at the plate in the sixth inning, The Associated Press reported.The fan could be heard on the live mic shouting, "Tennis racke

New Mexico eliminates child support fees

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced on Monday that it had eliminated program fees for child support services.
HCA said the policy change aims to encourage more parents and guardians raising children in separate households to apply to the program through the Child Support Services Division (CSSD).Story continues below
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Los Alamos County listed in recent healthiest communities report

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 rankings of the healthiest communities in America and a New Mexico community was featured on the list. Los Alamos County was ranked number two overall on the list of healthiest communities.UNM students travel across the country on bicyclesThe report ranked the communities on 92 metrics in ten categories including economy, education, population health, housing, food and nutrition, community vitality and more. To view

Strength in numbers, new look offense for Goddard Rockets

ROSWELL, N.M.(KRQE) – The 2024 Goddard football team will look a little different than year's past. Thanks to first year head coach Arturo Balaños, numbers are up and there are some new wrinkles to the offense.After leaving his role at Roswell as an assistant, Balaños instantly took to increasing the numbers at his new program. He recruited the hallways and increased the number of players in the program by around 30.Another change he wanted to make to the program was th

KRQE Newsfeed: Santa Fe murder suspect arrested, Rio Grande water levels, Storms, Cleaning graffiti in ABQ, Healthy community

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Storms possible around New Mexico with high temperatures likely

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Thunderstorms will be the most likely across the region for the next couple of days as some rain is still lingering this morning, but temperatures are still above normal. Along with plenty of clouds blanketing the northwestern two-thirds of the region, isolated strong thunderstorms are moving east-northeast around Clayton, Santa Fe, The Jemez Mountains, and Durango, while some northward-moving showers with rumbles of thunder are very spotty to the west of The Metro

Storms possible, 90's are likely

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Thunderstorms will be the most likely across the region for the next couple of days as some rain is still lingering this morning, but temperatures are still above normal. Along with plenty of clouds blanketing the northwestern two-thirds of the region, isolated strong thunderstorms are moving east-northeast around Clayton, Santa Fe, The Jemez Mountains, and Durango, while some northward-moving showers with rumbles of thunder are very spotty to the west of The Metro

United back in win column with victory in Indy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico United once again felt the spoils of victory. A win on Sunday in Indianapolis ended the club's two-game losing skid and added some cushion on top of the Western Conference leaderboard.After trailing 1-0 after the first half, the black and yellow flipped an offensive switch in the final 45. Goals from Harry Swartz, Sergio Rivas and Greg Hurst gave New Mexico its first three-goal performance since June 29 and first game with a two-goal margin of vic

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District faces water concerns as irrigation season wraps up

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – As the irrigation season draws to a close, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) has reported a mixed outlook for water availability.
According to Anne Marken, a water operations manager at MRGCD, the region is expected to exhaust its stored water by mid to late August. Although conditions in the Rio Grande are an improvement over last year, there remains significant concern over low water levels for the remainder of the season.Marken noted, "MR

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District faces water concerns as irrigation season nears end

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – As the irrigation season draws to a close, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) has reported a mixed outlook for water availability.
According to Anne Marken, a water operations manager at MRGCD, the region is expected to exhaust its stored water by mid to late August. Although conditions in the Rio Grande are an improvement over last year, there remains significant concern over low water levels for the remainder of the season.Marken noted, "MR

More monsoon moisture to start week

Showers and storms have developed across the state once again this afternoon and evening. Some showers and storms will linger into the early morning hours for some. High pressure will shift east over the South-Central United States through the beginning of the week. This will allow subtropical monsoon moisture to move across New Mexico. Isolated to scattered storms will develop Monday and Tuesday afternoon, primarily across northern and western parts of the state. Areas of higher elevation will

'Feels like a dream': Utah father and son find treasure chest with $25,000 prize

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) -- A father-and-son duo walked away with $25,000 after winning the 2024 Utah Treasure Hunt.
Organizers released a poem filled with riddles for the hunt in June, and adventurers flocked to Utah's mountains, putting their theories to the test in search of the big reward.
On Friday, August 9, Damon Johnson and his son Ty discovered the chest near a rock along theGrove Creek Trail in Pleasant Grove."It still feels like a dream," Ty told Nexstar's KTVX.
Creators David Cline and

Video: Bear breaks into California classroom, eats student lunches

PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, Calif. (KGET) -- An elementary school teacher had a hair-raising experience when she came face-to-face with a bear in her California classroom.
Elaine Salmon teaches at the Peak to Peak Charter School in Pine Mountain Club, located about 90 miles north of Los Angeles.
Salmon said that while she was making copies in the main office on Monday, the bear broke into her classroom and ate her students' earthquake kits, which were full of granola bars.
"When I came back to the class

Driver identified after fatal crash involving Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office unit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque police have identified the victim who was killed after being involved in a crash with a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) vehicle on Wednesday.APD identified the victim as 43-year-old Alexandria Gerard. The crash happened near Alameda and Edith just after midnight on Wednesday.Story continues below
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UNM students travel across the country on bicycles

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – A group of University of New Mexico students hopped on their bikes this summer to ride cross-country.Connor Donovan, Lars Larsen, Ezra Duree, and Francis Packard, three of them being UNM students, call themselves the "Future Cowboys," saying they feel like bicycles are "futuristic horses."Story continues below
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Solid Waste Dept. division works to keep graffiti off Albuquerque structures

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Vandalism in Albuquerque neighborhoods is getting cleaned up thanks to the Clean Cities division.Over the past three months, the Solid Waste Department has taken action to clean up graffiti in various communities.Albuquerque Police Department wants safety input from public"Our proactive graffiti removal team is turning the tide on vandalism, making our neighborhoods cleaner and more vibrant,” saidMayor Tim Keller.“They work hard

NMSP: Suspects flee on ATV after officer-involved shooting

BELEN, N.M.(KRQE) –The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) said there was an officer-involved shooting on Saturday. It involved the Belen Police Department, they said.According to NMSP, Belen officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked in the train track on Jarales Road. The truck was reported stolen out of Albuquerque.A bystander allegedly told police they saw two men on a blue four-wheeler near the truck. Officers found the ATV and men at a Belen gas station. When officia

Scholarship-providing nonprofit supported through Santa Ana golf tournament

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – A local nonprofit hosted its first golf tournament to help raise money for young athletes in the state.The Clubs Foundation is a New Mexico-based organization providing scholarships for kids who may not be able to afford club sports, especially baseball and softball.On Sunday, the foundation hosted its first golf tournament at the Santa Ana Golf Club, where more than 200 community members and golfers took part.South Valley named one of ‘coolest La

Albuquerque Police Department wants safety input from public

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department is hoping to hear from the community through a new public survey.The survey aims to gather information to gauge community trust, understand different safety needs around the city, and explore what platforms reach people best.Story continues below
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Bank of America CEO says research team 'does not have any recession predicted anymore'

(The Hill) — The CEO of Bank of America, Brian Moynihan, said that the financial giant no longer believes a recession is on the horizon for the American economy, hinting that the Biden administration and Federal Reserve have achieved a “soft landing” after inflation troubles in recent years.Moynihan told CBS’s Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation” Sunday that while the economy is slowing, consumer spending remains in line with pre-pandemic levels.“Our te

Death being investigated by BCSO homicide detectives

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is looking into a death. The investigation started on Sunday.BCSO said homicide detectives are investigating in the mesa near 122nd Street and Avalon.The scene is active as of 1:25 p.m.If more information is released, it'll be added to this article.

Santa Fe murder suspect located in Las Cruces after robbery, carjacking

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) –Authorities said a suspected killer was taken into custody in Las Cruces. He's accused of killing an elderly man in Santa Fe.Police said Zachary Babitz, 38, shot and killed an 83-year-old man outside a Best Buy in Santa Fe on August 6. Afterward, authorities searched for Babitz, and he was found in Las Cruces on Saturday evening.Babitz is accused of also robbing an Arby's in Las Cruces on Saturday after reports surfaced of a man and woman entering the re

Trump reportedly used slur against Harris in private conversations

(AP) — Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations. His campaign denies it.The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Trump call Harris a “b——.” The people were granted anonymity to describe private discussions.In response, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “That is not language President Trump has us

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.They’ll be so close Wednesday, at least from our perspective, that just a sliver of moon could fit between them. In reality, our solar system’sbiggest planetand itsdimmer, reddish neighborwill be more than 350 million miles (575 million kilometers) apart in their respective orbits.The two planets will reach their minimum separation &mdash