Nighttime closures coming to downtown port of entry - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Be patient and check border wait times online. That’s the advice from border officials to travelers as Mexico will perform structural maintenance on the downtown Paso del Norte international bridge for the next month.Beginning Monday night, Mexican officials will close one of the three northbound passenger vehicle lanes of PDN to replace steel rails separating sections of asphalt on the structure linking downtown Juarez, Mexico, to Downtown El Paso.Bo

ABQ BioPark euthanizes loggerhead sea turtle

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A 25-year resident at the Albuquerque aquarium has died. The ABQ BioPark said Mimi the loggerhead sea turtle was undergoing surgery for abnormally sized follicles in her abdomen. The care team learned she would not survive the procedure and euthanized her while she was under anesthesia.Albuquerque man pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges by: Fallon FischerMimi arrived in Albuquerque in 1997 after the New England aquarium rescued her from cold

CYFD says federal government won't help pay for teen transitional housing facility

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) set up, what they call, a temporary fix for keeping foster teens from sleeping in office buildings. However, now they're facing the reality of the situation; they won't be able to use federal funding to help pay for the group home.
CYFD said the federal government believes group homes put foster teens at a greater risk of ending up homeless, in jail, or addicted to drugs. Meanwhile, CYFD's Cabine

Protesters break through security fence near site of Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters broke through a fence set up by police near the site of theDemocratic National Conventionon its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.As the larger group marched, a few dozen who broke away tore down pieces of the security fence. Some protesters, dressed in black with their faces covered, dragged pieces of the fence back to a park near the United Center, where the convention is being held.LIVE:

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Migrant encounters in RGV Sector plummeted in July, CBP reports

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley in July continued to drop as part of a monthly trend on the South Texas border this year, according to new data by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The agency reports there were 5,040 migrant encounters by Border Patrol agents in the RGV Sector in July; that's down 16% from 5,981 in June, according to CBP data released Friday.Encounters in the RGV Sector are down 58% from Febru

Water symposium to address drought, shortages on South Texas border

PHARR, Texas (Border Report) -- A bipartisan, day-long symposium will be held Tuesday to address the worsening water situation on the South Texas border.The Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium is being hosted by Texas state Rep. Terry Canales and state Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, both Democrats, as well as the Texas Water Foundation and will be held in the border town of Pharr.Migrant encounters in RGV Sector plummeted in July, CBP reports
U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz, a Republican, and Vic

Albuquerque City Council contemplates United stadium plans

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A decision on Monday night could have a big impact on the future of the controversial Albuquerque soccer stadium plans. After the city's Planning Commission approved the plans, concerned residents are still fighting to stop the stadium.Neighbors who live near the site of the proposed United Soccer Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park have been pushing back against the plans since last year. One neighborhood association spokesperson said the process has been long a

San Diego Sector sees border arrests fall 40% in July

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- When you drive along areas considered hot spots for migrant activity between San Diego and Tijuana, you'll notice fewer Border Patrol agents and a lot less movement, something reflected in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection monthly update for July.Those figures show migrant encounters have significantly dropped during the last two months in the San Diego Sector, especially for the month of July.Overall last month, there were 56,408 encounters for the entire south

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Trailer stolen from Rio Rancho woman's front yard filled with kid party toys

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – It's a crime New Mexicans have heard over and over again, a trailer stolen right under the owners nose. This time, thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of kid's play equipment from Rio Rancho. "It's just, it's just a pretty big hit," said Morgan Morlen, owner of Littles Land rentals.Story continues below
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Record and near-record heat continues this week

The heat continues this week with record and near-record high temperatures through Thursday. Rain chances remain low, until more moisture returns late this week.
It is a hot and mostly dry start to the week across New Mexico. Temperatures are in the 90s and triple-digits again across most of the state. A few spotty storms have developed in western New Mexico and southern Colorado, but most of the state remains dry. A few spotty showers may stick around west-central New Mexico through late tonigh

ABQ Ride reinstates bus route from northwest Albuquerque to CNM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – ABQ Ride said it is bringing back one of its more popular routes. The Transit Department reinstated Route 790 which takes passengers from the Northwest Transit Center, near Cibola High School, south on Coors through Old Town and Downtown, then south on University to Central New Mexico Community College.Food truck owners upset with City of Albuquerque over major permit fee increaseThe route will run on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staffing shortages forced

41-year-old from Belen killed in Santa Fe County shooting

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Santa Fe County officials are investigating a death. It happened on Sunday, they said.Around 2:30 p.m., deputies with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office were called to an area on NM 76 in Cuartales about a shooting.Hearings proceed after infectious disease scare at Metropolitan Detention CenterA victim identified as Marcelino Herrera, 41, of Belen, was located. Officials tried to save his life, but he died.Detectives with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's

Albuquerque man pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An Albuqeruqeue man pleaded guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges.Between April 2020 and October 2020,Pholopater Faltas, 26, submitted fraudulent unemployment insurance applications to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions in the names of at least eight individuals. Officials said he solicited personally identifying information from these individuals and falsely promised to access benefits on their behalf.Man arrested for hitting, killing

Carlsbad woman found guilty on child abuse charges

CARLSBAD, N.M.(KRQE) –A Carlsbad woman has been found guilty for being responsible for her grandson overdosing on fentanyl. A jury found Kelli Smith guilty on all charges including abuse resulting in great bodily harm or death of a child.Deputy-involved shooting kills one in Cibola CountySmith will continue to be held in custody until sentencing. She is facing 18-21 years in prison. Smith's daughter and the boy's mother, Alexis Smith, was found guilty on two counts of town cou

Carlsbad woman found guilty in child's overdose case

CARLSBAD, N.M.(KRQE) –A Carlsbad woman has been found guilty for being responsible for her grandson overdosing on fentanyl. A jury found Kelli Smith guilty on all charges including abuse resulting in great bodily harm or death of a child.Deputy-involved shooting kills one in Cibola CountySmith will continue to be held in custody until sentencing. She is facing 18-21 years in prison. Smith's daughter and the boy's mother, Alexis Smith, was found guilty on two counts of town cou

Union says it will accept wage increase at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – Union workers at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center said they are willing to accept a small pay increase after they said they were left out of the raise before. According to the United Health Professionals of New Mexico, most workers at UNM SRMC recently got a 3% raise but those with the union were left out.Food truck owners upset with City of Albuquerque over major permit fee increaseOfficials said they are accepting the 3% raise

Man charged in connection to fatal Albuquerque shooting will not be held

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A man facing charges after police said his brother shot and killed an innocent bystander during a fight on the West Mesa last weekend will not be held through his trial. Andi Parra is facing charges for aggravated battery and negligent use of a deadly weapon.Albuquerque man sentenced for fatal 2023 shootingWitnesses told police the Albqueurque Police Department that Parra attacked a man with a gun at the Flying J Truck Stop on 98th Street leading to a

New Mexico allocates $24.8 million to fund 189 correctional officer positions

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administrationhas allocated $24.8 million to hire more correctional officers in the state.The money will be used to fund 189 new correctional officer positions at 22 facilities and the New Mexico Corrections Department.Food truck owners upset with City of Albuquerque over major permit fee increase“Correctional officer recruitment is essential for upholding safety within our facilities,” NMCD Cab.

Project 2025 is 'anti-American,' spokesperson for Harris campaign says

(NEXSTAR) – As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, Democrats are hoping to keep the focus on Project 2025 and the connection they say former President Donald Trump has to it.Trump has spent months trying to distance himself from the controversial plan for a future Republican president put together by the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, which includes some of Trump’s own former administration officials.“The more the American people hear about Pr

Disneyland to rename Critter Country after 35 years

(NEXSTAR) – Disneyland is giving Critter Country a new name this holiday season.Coinciding with the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure on Nov. 15, the area formerly known as Critter Country will be renamed Bayou Country in keeping with the theme of the ride, according to Disneyland.“Bayou Country is situated on the edge of New Orleans Square with shady trees, mesmerizing music and a vast collection of enchanting surprises. Guests will discover a land filled with friendly woodland ani

WATCH: Man steals money jar from Virginia kids' lemonade stand

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A sweet day turned sour for two Virginia siblings whose money jar was stolen while they were selling lemonade, and it was caught on video.
In a surveillance video, a car slowly approaches the two children in Chesapeake, after which a man gets out. Rebecca Caldwell, a 10-year-old, told Nexstar's WAVY that as she started to pour the man lemonade, he quickly grabbed the jar with their money and ran off.“We already got $40. It seemed pretty good, and then t

Hearings proceed after infectious disease scare at Metropolitan Detention Center

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) -- On Friday, dozens of court cases were postponed because officials quarantined inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).
Authorities were worried about a contagious disease outbreak, but the incident was a false alarm.Grant awarded to NMSU professors for misinformation researchThree housing units at MDC were placed on quarantine after doctors suspected an inmate might have contracted meningitis. Precautionary measures were stopped after a test came

Another hot afternoon with rain coming later in the week

It is yet another hot afternoon for New Mexico. Spotty showers are coming tonight for the north and west.
The stretch of warm temperatures we saw over the weekend is continuing into this week. southern New Mexico is continuing their stretch of triple digit heat. Into central New Mexico temperatures are staying hot in the upper 90's but not quite reaching the triple digits.
The high pressure directly over New Mexico is still in place and doesn't plan on moving until Thursday.In the meantime rain

US says Israel accepts latest Gaza cease-fire deal, putting onus on Hamas

(The Hill) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a final, bridging proposal to conclude a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip, and put the onus on Hamas to bring the agreement to a close.“In a very constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, he confirmed to me that Israel accepts the bridging proposal, that he supports it,” Blinken said during a press conference from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.&ld

Deputy-involved shooting kills one in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Authorities from the Cibola County Sheriff's Office said there was a deadly officer-involved shooting on Friday, August 16.Officials said deputies were patrolling routinely near Forest Road 400 in San Fidel around 1:30 a.m. when they encountered two people.Grant awarded to NMSU professors for misinformation researchDeputies were investigating, and one of the people allegedly presented a threat. The deputies discharged their weapons, and the person was kil

Albuquerque police investigating fatal crash

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating after a person was killed in a single vehicle crash early Monday morning.
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APD says around 3 a.m. officers responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of Central and Elm. P

Man accused of vandalizing Old Town held behind bars until trial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Dominic Ayon, the man accused of causing thousands of dollars in property damage in Albuquerque's Old Town will be held behind bars while awaiting trial.Man arrested for hitting, killing traffic control worker on Highway 550 in Sandoval CountyAyon was charged with criminal damage to property after police say he smashed windows and doors at the Albuquerque Museum and other nearby businesses earlier in August. Damage included broken windows and doors and a bus

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the missing after luxury superyacht sinks

ROME (AP) — British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five other people were missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily early Monday, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said. Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived.Lynch, who wasacquitted in Junein a big U.S. fraud trial, was among six people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello, when a tornado over the water known as a waterspout struck the

Teen accused in downtown Albuquerque murder held until trial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Ruben Valdez, 17, accused in a downtown Albuquerque murder will be held behind bars while awaiting trial.
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Police say Valdez shot several rounds from a vehicle near a parking garage on 2nd St. and Gold on June 30, hitting

Albuquerque man sentenced for fatal 2023 shooting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Isaich Lujan pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Nathan Barela in April 2023. Judge Jennifer Wernersbach sentenced Lujan to 12 years behind bars Monday.Story continues below
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Police say Lujan shot and killed Barela at the Comanche Wells Apartmen