New Mexico wildfire victims can get replacement SNAP EBT benefits - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

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

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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Volunteers ask 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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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

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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.

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

A Texas man could soon be a world record holder, thanks to Selena Quintanilla

TEXAS (KXAN) — A Texas man could soon be a Guinness World Record holder — all thanks to the Queen of Tejano Music herself.Andrew Longoria will compete in a world record attempt June 29 centered around the largest collection of Selena Quintanilla memorabilia, with approximately 1,300 pieces gathered over the years. It's a collection years in the making, ever since Longoria and his grandmother first purchased her "Dreaming of You" CD in 1997.Story continues below
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Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.The recallcovers certain F-150 pickupsfrom the 2014 model year. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.Ford says indocuments posted Tuesdayby U.S. safety regulators that the downshifting can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a

Frontier Airlines offering fares under $30: Where you can fly

DENVER (KDVR) — Flying on a budget feels unheard of in the post-pandemic travel craze, but Frontier Airlines is making it possible, offering select flights for under $30 for a short time.The promotional offer is part of Frontier Airlines' 30th birthday celebration, the company announced Tuesday. It covers 100 routes, all of which will have one-way fares for as low as $29.
Frontier Airlines has a list of all the origins and destinations that will be available for this promotion on its websi

The Vortex Theatre Presents: "Talley's Folley"

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is getting ready for its upcoming play, Lanford Wilson's "Talley's Folley" starting July 5.City adds plant wall to downtown Albuquerque parking garageThe play is set in 1944 and tells a story of two unlikely sweethearts. It is a romantic comedy about two misfits who might find love in a world where America is at war and the world is divided. The play runs July 5 - 21 on Thursday - Sunday. For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, click

Mending Spirits Mobile Bar Company

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The nonprofit Mending Spirits Foundation Inc. is a mobile bar service that can be work a variety of events, and a percentage of the profits go towards helping others.Albuquerque Summerfest’s 2024: What you need to knowMending Spirits uses the funds to help support others in the service industry. This includes raising money for domestic violence victims, raising money to help people with child care costs and more to help support service industry members

GALLERY: A look at South Fork and Salt Fire damage, response efforts

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –As emergency responders continue to fight the South Fork and Salt fires, some residents are being allowed back into Ruidoso. Fires and flash flooding have devastated much of Ruidoso, but crews are continuing their work to make more areas safe for reentry.As of Tuesday, June 25, the two fires, which started on June 17, have burned a total of over 25,000 acres, prompted mass evacuations, and impacted an estimated 1,400 structures. With the fires starting to b

African American Performing Arts Center hosts upcoming production

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The African American Performing Arts Center (AAPAC) promotes the visual and performing arts that support the African American Culture. The Center also scholastic and technological programs to help advance African Americans in the community.
The AAPAC is hosting its latest production, August Wilson's "Jitney". The play is set in Pittsburgh in the 1970's and the basis of the play is around the experiences of African American cab drivers in that era. Perfo

Albuquerque reminding pet owners to keep animals safe on July 4th

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –As the fireworks begin for the Fourth of July, remember that many pets might be stressed by the loud noises and lights. To help, the City of Albuquerque is sharing a few tips for keeping pets safe.The city's Animal Welfare Department says pet owner should:
Leave your pets at home and indoors.The noise of the fireworks for most pets could cause anxiety, fear and a desire to flee.Keep pets in a lit, cool, calm closed room with familiar sounds and ch

City adds plant wall to downtown Albuquerque parking garage

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A parking garage in downtown Albuquerque has a new look with the addition of a new plant wall. The city installed an estimated 400 plants at the Very Special Arts Garage located at 5th and Copper.The plant wall will cover the interior of a courtyard space that has been underused for several years on the southeast side of the VSA Garage Downtown. “This space was full of potential and we wanted to find the best way to beautify it and create a unique urba

City of Las Vegas cancels Fourth of July fiestas

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Las Vegas canceled the Fourth of July fiestas due to the "water crisis" the city is facing.The fiestas were scheduled for July 4 to July 7 and were estimated 11,000 people to the city. "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment and inconvenience it may cause to all those who were eagerly anticipating the event. The priority at this time is providing all available water to our residents for essential needs," a new