Tickets now on sale for Home Run Derby X in Albuquerque - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Tickets are now officially on sale for Home Run Derby X. Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park is one of four destinations chosen to host the event in 2024.Uptown intersection to undergo construction for about a year, officials sayHome Run Derby X will be in Albuquerque on Friday, August 23. The event starts at 7:10 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Home Run Derby X features four teams with an MLB legend, a female player from softball/women’s b

Santa Ana Pueblo reacquires 60,000 acres of land

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – More than 60,000 acres of land is being given back to the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs signed the land into the trust for the Tamayakwikee Nee Puu.Story continues below
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Record breaking heat forecasted for much of New Mexico

A few isolated short-lived storms will be possible again this afternoon, mainly along and just east of the central mountain chain. High pressure moves directly over New Mexico Thursday afternoon, and that will bring us our hottest day this week. Many areas in New Mexico and southern Colorado will flirt with record high temperatures, but records will likely be broken in the Rio Grande Valley and southwest New Mexico. Highs will climb into the 90s and 100s across most of the state.A storm will mov

Gallup woman to serve 5 years probation after drunk driving crash killed son

GALLUP, N.M.(KRQE) – A 27-year-old woman from Gallup was sentenced in federal court after a drunk driving crash that killed her 8-month-old son in 2022. Mariah Chapo will serve five years of probation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.Chapo pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter after driving while intoxicated with her son unsecured in the back seat of her vehicle, the DOJ says. Chapo rolled the vehicle, and her son died at the scene.Albuquerque Police officer arrested for

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NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish announced an upcoming closure of the Tres Piedras shooting range. The closure is due to road repairs and range maintenance between June 24-28.Esquibel Prescribed Fire planned for Carson National ForestOfficials say no public access will be allowed during the time. People can contact Shooting Program Coordinator Cody Johnston via email at [emailprotected].

Pamela Smart accepts responsibility for husband's 1990 killing for the first time

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for plotting with her teenage student to have her husband killed in 1990, accepted full responsibility for his death for the first time in a videotaped statement released Tuesday as part of her latest sentence reduction request.Smart, 56, was a 22-year-old high school media coordinator when she began an affair with a 15-year-old boy who later fatally shot her husband, Gregory Smart, in Derry, New Hampshire. The shooter was fr

Coach USA to sell assets; files for bankruptcy

(WJET/WFXP) — Bus company Coach USA announced Tuesday that it plans to sell its assets and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Coach USA operates under several brands, including Megabus, Coach Canada, Dilon's Bus Company, Coach USA Airport Express and Go Can Galder. Coach USA's approximately 2,070 buses carry millions of passengers through North America every year.Applesauce maker files Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid lead recall lawsuitsAccording to court documents, the company currently holds

Sprinkler play taking place at four Albuquerque parks this week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) will activate sprinklers for kids to play in at four parks on Thursday.
The following parks will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.:
Quigley Park – 2801 San Pedro NE (Northeast Quadrant)Briar Ridge Park – 7601 Mallard NW (Northwest Quadrant)Mesa Verde Park – 7900 Marquette SE (Southeast Quadrant)Alamosa Park – 1100 Bataan SW (Southwest Quadrant)
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New Mexico lawmakers in Congress want to offer $30,000 grants for first-time homeowners

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico's housing prices outrank many other locales, but some of the state's representatives in Congress are trying to help first-time homebuyers with a $30,000 grant.The idea is laid out in the Home of Your Own Act, recently introduced by Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Jim Costa (D-CA), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Albuquerque man pleads guilty to selling guns, machine gun conversion devices

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A 20-year-old Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to dealing firearms without a license and selling machine gun conversion devices.Albuquerque man in the ICU after seemingly random attack at fast-food restaurantRachel and Joe Jasso | Photos provided by law enforcement
Federal investigators said that Joe Jasso used Instagram to sell the illegal devices used to convert semi-automatic guns into fully automatic machine guns.On Feb. 3, 2023, undercover det

NBA legend Jerry West dead at 86

(KTLA) - Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.He was 86.West was “the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him,” the Clippers said in announcing his death. West’s wife, Karen, was by his side when he died, the Clippers said.He was a 14-time

World's largest Buc-ee's opens: Here's where

LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Travelers and residents can now visit the largest Buc-ee's travel center in the world.
The new convenience store is located in Luling, Texas, and opened its doors to the public Monday morning, according to a news release from the company.
Largest Buc-ee’s in the country opens in Luling, Texas on June 10, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Largest Buc-ee’s in the country opens in Luling, Texas on June 10, 2024. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Patrons get Buc-ee's mer

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ABQ man in the ICU after seemingly random attack at fast-food restaurantWhat are the rules for tinted windows in New Mexico?Vandals cause major damage to former Bank of the West tower in ABQDog found with pounds of matted fur wins makeover contest for Española HumanePride decorations stolen from Albuquerque homeSpace-grade solar manufacturer, Rocket Labs, expanding in AlbuquerqueNew MDC warden introduced at Bernalillo County Commission meetingTraffic resumes throug

Record heat returns to New Mexico

Wednesday morning is calm and clear across the state. Temperatures will be heating up today, rising back into the 80s, 90s and 100s. The heat wave will continue Thursday, thanks to high pressure overhead. Showers and storms will be limited to the northern, southwest and south-central mountains.Forecast Continues Below
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Heat continues to build through Thursday

Hotter and drier weather continues to move into New Mexico through Thursday. Near record and record high temperatures are possible Thursday afternoon.
Scattered showers and storms developed again Tuesday afternoon across parts of New Mexico. A few of these storms are still going tonight. Temperatures were much hotter across the state today too, with highs warming as much as 20° compared to Monday afternoon. Overnight lows will stay warm once again to start the day Wednesday. A few isolated s

Attorney speaks after former BCSO deputy's DWI case is dropped

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – After a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy was pulled over for DWI, her case was dropped by the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. And her attorney says it was the right move.The attorney for Adrienne Seay says he is happy the DA's office has dropped the case. He maintains his client is still a good cop and the arrest was not warranted. “In this case that occurred, but I think there was just some unique circ*mstances that occurred in

Bernalillo County Commissioners select top 3 candidates for county manager

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Bernalillo County Commissioners narrowed their search for the next count manager. The top three candidates were selected during Tuesday night's meeting. Those candidates are:
Cindy ChavezMarco GonzalesJoseph Lessard
Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners met in a closed meeting to discuss the five candidates the County Manager Search Committee presented last week. Discussion continued during the administrative meeting and the top three candidates were unanimous

Dog found with pounds of matted fur wins makeover contest for Española Humane

ESPAÑOLA, N.M.(KRQE) –The rescue dog who came into a northern New Mexico animal shelter with five pounds of matter fue won a major payday for those who saved him. Giuseppe, who now goes by Joey, was rescued last year in Rio Arriba County. His fur was matted from head to toe and Española Humane says he was in horrific pain.New Mexico State Parks to offer free admission on FridayAfter an incredible makeover, Joey ended up as one of ten contestants in the national D

New MDC warden introduced at Bernalillo County Commission meeting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Current Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca formally introduced the new warden for the state's biggest jail. Warden Steven Kai Smith was announced as the new warden at the end of April.Vandals cause major damage to former Bank of the West tower in AlbuquerqueWarden Smith is replacing former Metropolitan Detention Center Warden Jason Jones who resigned in December. Warden Smith has 24 years of corrections experience in Florida. His first day at

Vandals cause major damage to former Bank of the West tower in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It's a big blow for the iconic former Bank of the West tower on east Central. Someone broke in over the weekend, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage by tossing things from the top of the building and even triggering the fire sprinklers.Story continues below
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Lobo coach to lead Team USA at junior golf world cup

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – After leading the UNM men's golf team to the NCAA national tournament in his first season as head coach, Jake Harrington is now resuming a different kind of coaching role. Harrington will coach Team USA at the 2024 Toyota junior golf world cup outside of Nagoya, Japan June 18-21.This will be Harrington's second time coaching the event after leading Team USA in 2013. That year, the American team featured the current No. 1 golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffle

Albuquerque man in the ICU after seemingly random attack at fast-food restaurant

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It’s a disturbing story about an Albuquerque man who remains in a coma. After he was brutally attacked for no apparent reason. It happened at a fast-food restaurant and has left his family searching for answers."Who did this to our dad?" asked Jasmine Roberts, daughter of Tim Roberts.Questions continue for the Roberts family after a seemingly random attack on their father, Tim Roberts, left him in critical condition. "My dad is still in ICU, my dad is

Pride decorations stolen from Albuquerque home

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is warning others after video captured a group of people stealing decorations right from his front yard that were meant to celebrate pride month."I was scared I was hurt, I felt violated," said the victim who wants to stay anonymous out of fear of retaliation.Story continues below
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Hyperspace Challenge utilizes the world of art to help tell complex stories of space

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Telling the complex stories of space can be difficult and the business accelerator, Hyperspace Challenge is utilizing the world of art to share part of the story and how they are commissioning the work might surprise you.
An image is worth a thousands words, but in the case of project SOS, its worth thousands of objects orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth. Kelly Stafford is senior program manager at Hyperspace Challenge, a business accelerator founded in

Space-grade solar manufacturer, Rocket Labs, expanding in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The city's Economic Development Department says 100 manufacturing jobs are coming to Albuquerque with the expansion of Rocket Labs, a company that manufactures solar cells for spacecraft and satellites.“This investment demonstrates that Albuquerque is a prime location for developing cutting-edge technology,” Economic Development Director Max Gruner said in a press release. “We have state-of-the-art research facilities, educational instituti

Hotter and drier weather continues to move into New Mexico

Hotter and drier weather continues to move into New Mexico through Thursday. Near record and record high temperatures are possible Thursday afternoon.
Scattered showers and storms have developed again Tuesday afternoon across the northern mountains. These storms are drifting to the east/southeast. Spotty showers and are also developing across the western mountains and the Sacramento Mountains, but some of the rain from these showers are likely evaporating before reaching the ground. Temperatures

Albuquerque neighborhood concerned over new drug recovery center

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A non-profit focused on helping people recover from drug addiction has a new location. It's looking to open in the heart of the city and it's making a group of Albuquerque neighbors worried about who might be passing by their homes.
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Albuquerque city councilor wants to change rules for advertisem*nts on buses

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilors made some big changes to its rules on advertisem*nts on buses last year and now a councilor wants to rework those rules again. Last summer, the council voted to remove wraps from ABQ Ride buses in an effort to give them a uniform appearance. In December, they banned ads on paratransit vehicles like Sun Vans.New multigenerational center opens in historic Albuquerque neighborhoodCouncilor Dan Champine is now sponsoring a resolution

Joey Chestnut won't compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

NEW YORK (WPIX) — Reigning hot dog champion Joey Chestnut will not compete in this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest due in part to a plant-based competitor, officials have confirmed.Major League Eating "bent over backward to accommodate" Chestnut and keep him in the 2024 competition, including allowing him to compete in another hot dog eating contest on Labor Day, George Shea of Major League Eating told Nexstar's WPIX on Tuesday. But when Chestnut took on a new brand deal with

Jimmy Carter no longer awake every day, grandson says

(The Hill) – Former President Carter is "experiencing the world as best he can," while he is no longer awake every day in hospice care, his grandson revealed late last week in an interview.
Jason Carter, the oldest of the Carter grandchildren, opened up in an interview with Southern Living magazine about his grandfather's condition as he approaches his 16th month in hospice care in Plains, Ga.“After 77 years of marriage… I just think none of us really understand what it’