Census data shows two cities climbing list of 15 largest in US - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

Video: Which U.S. cities are the safest to live in?AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN/NEXSTAR) – Newly-released Census Bureau data shows two cities – one in Texas, one in Florida – have risen up the list of the most populous U.S. cities.The largest U.S. city remains unchanged for another year – New York City took the top spot with almost 8.3 million people as of July 1, 2023, according to data released Thursday.These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the So

Home Run Derby X coming to Albuquerque on August 23

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The MLB has picked the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park to be one of the only four destinations in 2024 to host the Home Run Derby X.Home Run Derby X is coming to Isotopes Park. What is it?HRDX is a Home Run Derby with defense. A single game takes about 30 minutes and each player gets one at-bat of two minutes and thirty seconds. During an at-bat, the opposing team is in the outfield to make catches. Teams can earn offensive points for home run

Secretary of State launches campaign warning voters of AI misinformation in upcoming election

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office has launched a new program to combat misinformation during the 2024 election cycle. Some of their main focus points are the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and the ability to manipulate election information by malicious actors.NM Secretary of State launches new campaign to alert public to ‘deep fakes’The “seeing is no longer believing” campaign launched on Ma

Summer Music in Old Town 2024 schedule

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Summer Music in Old Town is back. Every weekend in June and July, there will be food, unique local shops, and live music at the gazebo. The free entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. On Sundays, music starts at 1 p.m. and runs until 3 p.m.
June ScheduleFriday, June 14 – 7-9 p.m. –Felix Y Los Gatos– New Mexican/ SpanishSaturday, June 15 – 7-9 p.m. –Tracey Whitney&nbsp

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Memorial Day weekend weather outlook

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –It's a quiet and seasonable start to this Friday morning across the state. Wind gusts this afternoon will pick up to 20-35 mph, similar to yesterday. Highs will be in the 90s south, 80s across central New Mexico, and 70s to the north/west. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Northeast Highlands from 3-7 PM this evening. There are three active wildfires (Moser, Blue 2, and Indios) and prescribed burns which will likely bring smoke to parts of the state this

KRQE Newsfeed: Parents face charges, Air races in Roswell, Spring-like weather, Statue proposal, Pools opening

Friday's Top StoriesNew Mexico forests gear up for windy Memorial Day Weekend
Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoNew Mexico gets roughly $19 million to fight forever chemicals in drinking waterWhat's happening around New Mexico May 24-30Albuquerque hosting its first-ever cricket tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park
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KRQE Newsfeed: Parents face charges, Air races in Roswell, Spring-like weather, Statue proposal, Pools

Friday's Top StoriesNew Mexico forests gear up for windy Memorial Day Weekend
Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoNew Mexico gets roughly $19 million to fight forever chemicals in drinking waterWhat's happening around New Mexico May 24-30Albuquerque hosting its first-ever cricket tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park
Friday's Five Facts
[1] VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout - The parents of the5-year-old girl found deadin Silver City thi

What's happening around New Mexico May 24-30

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Check out community events around New Mexico from May 24-30.Albuquerque
May 24-25 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.May 25 Downtown Growers' Market – The market happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Robinson Park.May 25 KUNM Dance Party – At Smith Plaza in front of Zimmerman Library on UNM Campus. The party features DJ Aimie Jane and goes from 6

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Arrest made in Hobbs double homicide

HOBBS, N.M.(KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department reports that a suspect is in custody for a double homicide in Hobbs. According to Hobbs Police, officers responded to a home on May 15 and found two men who had been shot. Both men died from their injuries.Story continues below
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Cicada season: Do they bite? Could they pee on you?

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — As cicada season goes full force in many places across the U.S., there are some odd questions people may wish to know about how they impact our daily lives.
Theoretically speaking, let's say a cicada lands on you: Could it bite you? Could it pee on you?
As gross as both of those possibilities sound, we'll preface those questions by noting that there's not much harm associated with either scenario. Based on research and expert accounts, here's what Nexstar's KTVI has lear

VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout

SILVER CITY, N.M.(KRQE) –The parents of the 5-year-old girl found dead in Silver City this March are now facing felony charges. Music Adame, 34, and 38-year-old Matthew Bynum have each been accused of multiple child abuse charges for the death of their child, Xaqueline Bynum.On Sunday, March 10, just after 11 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a non-responsive child at a property on Quail Run Road in Silver City. When deputies arrived at t

Strong winds develop Saturday afternoon

Windier, dry and warm weather will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. This will bring a very high fire danger, especially on Saturday.
Windier weather returned to New Mexico Thursday afternoon. West, southwest winds were gusting anywhere from 25 to 45+ mph. This brought some extremely dry air into the state and warmer temperatures. This wind is dying down tonight for most overnight, but a few breezy spots will remain. Winds are expected to be breezy and locally windy again Friday afternoon.

AFR: 4 injured in crash in northeast Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said four people were injured in a rollover crash just after 6 p.m. on Thursday. It happened near Juan Tabo Blvd. and Indian School Rd. involving three vehicles. AFR said due to the severity of the damage, one of the patients had to be extricated. The collision caused a vehicle to hit a building causing structural damage.Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoTwo patients with severe injuries were taken to the hospit

Man accused in Clovis double murder, kidnapping to appear in federal court on Friday

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) –The man accused of killing two women in Clovis and kidnapping a ten-month-old will face a judge on Friday in New Mexico. Alek Collins is accused of shooting Samantha Cisnerosand Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis in early May.Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, ColoradoPolice say he also shot a five-year-old girl before kidnapping an infant and taking the infant to Abilene, Texas where he was arrested a few days later. Abilene poli

Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Colorado

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says two people accused of an April murder have been arrested by United States Marshals in Alamosa, Colorado. Euphemia Rivas and Jacob Romero are accused of murdering Alexander DeHerrera at the Cinnamon Tree Apartments near Central and Louisiana on April 19.New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 16 yearsPolice say the two shot DeHerrera with a shotgun while he was in his car and also hit Rivas' sister who was da

Albuquerque murder suspects arrested in Alamosa, Colorado

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says two people accused of an April murder have been arrested by United States Marshals in Alamosa, Colorado. Euphemia Rivas and Jacob Romero are accused of murdering Alexander DeHerrera at the Cinnamon Tree Apartments near Central and Louisiana on April 19.New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 16 yearsPolice say the two shot DeHerrera with a shotgun while he was in his car and also hit Rivas' sister who was da

City of Santa Fe unveils resolution to give homes to two controversial statues

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – Two bronze monuments that have stirred years of controversy in Santa Fe, now have a new fate. The mayor announced thereturn to public view for a statue of a Spanish conquistador and a sculpture of two Native American runners.Story continues below
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Bella Hines leaves Eldorado to help start ABC Prep girls team

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico high school girls basketball world will look a little different next season. Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC) revealed that it's starting a girls prep team with Eldorado's Bella Hines as its first player.ABC has found success in its boys prep team over the last few seasons. Multiple players who have played for ABC Prep, including local players, have earned college scholarships through the experience, and now girls are getting the opportunity.

Duke City BMX to host USA spring nationals this weekend

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque is set to host the USA BMX spring nationals for a third consecutive year. The event runs Friday-Sunday and features over 1,200 riders from across the country.New Mexico has multiple riders who are among the best in the world and are excited to represent on a home track. Danica Appenzeller is racing in the 13-year-old expert class after participating in multiple big-time races around the world. With aspirations of an Olympic future, and having an

Albuquerque hosting its first-ever cricket tournament at Balloon Fiesta Park

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –It's not well-known in the United Statesdespite being one of the most popular sports worldwide but cricket is making a breakthrough in Albuquerque this weekend with the city hosting a big tournament for the first time.Story continues below
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High fire danger continues into Memorial Day Weekend

Windier, dry and warm weather will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. This will bring a very high fire danger, especially on Saturday.
Windier weather has returned to New Mexico Thursday afternoon. West, southwest winds are gusting anywhere from 25 to 40+ mph. This is bringing some extremely dry air into the state and warmer temperatures. This wind will die down for most overnight, but a few breezy spots will remain. Winds are expected to be breezy and locally windy again Friday afternoon.

New Mexico forests gear up for windy Memorial Day Weekend

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Thousands of people are gearing up to get outdoors this Memorial Day Weekend and despite fire season concerns, many won't face major fire restrictions in some of New Mexico’s most popular areas.KRQE News 13's meteorologists are forecasting strong winds Saturday and Sunday with dry air raising fire concerns. “Campfires are a wonderful camping experience, but we also want to make sure if you're camping and if you have a campfire, that you always make sure

Albuquerque man accused of murder to stay behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An 18-year-old accused of a murder last month will stay in custody. Investigators say Angelo Andrade and another suspect shot and killed Jeremiah Houston in a downtown parking lot.Man pleads guilty to 2023 shooting that left a man deadAn autopsy revealed Houston was shot at least ten times. Andrade was arrested in the South Valley last week.

New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 16 years

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) –U.S. Marshals have arrested a homicide suspect in Mexico. The man, 45-year-old Oswaldo Corral, was wanted in connection to a 2008 homicide in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, Doña Ana County officials say.The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office has been on the lookout for Corral for over a decade in connection to several additional crimes, including armed robbery, aggravated burglary, and alleged involvement in a 2008 shooting at the Las Cruces Sun L

Home Run Derby X is coming to Isotopes Park. What is it?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – This week the Isotopes and Major League Baseball announced that Home Run Derby X (HRDX) is coming to Albuquerque on August 23. So, what does that mean?Holland named co-player of the year, 4 Lobos named All-Mountain WestEssentially, HRDX is a co-ed form of three-on-three baseball. Unlike a traditional home run derby, HRDX is a team-based format, and defense matters. Each event features four teams consisting of an MLB legend, a female player from softball/wom

Roswell to host National Championship Air Races beginning in 2025

ROSWELL, N.M.(KRQE) – Roswell will now be the home for the National Championship Air Races. The Reno Air Racing Association revealed Thursday afternoon that the event will be relocated to the Roswell Air Center starting in 2025. Roswell was one of six cities in the running and beat out finalists Pueblo, Colorado, and Casper, Wyoming.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.

Man held in connection to shooting that led to APD chief's crash

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The man accused of a shooting that Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said caused him to take off and crash into a car will be held behind bars. Michael Mountjoy was arrested last week for the February shooting.City review board determines crash involving Chief Harold Medina was “non-preventable”According to the criminal complaint, Mountjoy was fighting with a man near Central and Alvarado when he fired a single shot but didn

New Mexico gets roughly $19 million to fight forever chemicals in drinking water

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –It is one of the most critical threats to drinking water across New Mexico. Now, the state's push to clean up 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) just got a big boost from the federal government, to the tune of roughly $19 million.
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Senate bill would recognize May as Latin Music Appreciation Month

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –United States Senator Ben Ray Lujan is behind a bill to recognize Latino musicians. The New Mexico Democrat teamed up with Florida Republican Marco Rubio on a resolution designated May as Latin Music Appreciation Month.Albuquerque mayor sounds off about city council proposals, budgetThey say it would celebrate the impact Latin music has had on the U.S. and encourage awareness of its cultural importance and history. The bill highlights dozens of prominent figu

New solar farm completed in Los Lunas

LOS LUNAS, N.M.(KRQE) –PNM and community leaders celebrated the completion of a new solar farm in Valencia County Thursday.The Sky Ranch Solar Energy Center has more than 412,300 panels and can produce up to 190 megawatts of power. That is enough electricity to power 51,000 homes a year. "This project puts us one step closer to our goal at PNM, of being 100 percent carbon-free in the future. We are already more than halfway there," said Laura Sanchez, executive director of Gove