FEMA names new director of Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) –FEMA selected a new director to lead operations at the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office in New Mexico and the Stafford Act wildfire disaster recovery operations based in Santa Fe. Jay Mitchellwill be tasked with making sure those who were impacted by the fire have their claims approved and receive payment from the federal government.Mitchellis a former director of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. A

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at Yale and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the public on Monday as some of the most prestigious U.S. universities sought to difuse campus tensions overIsrael's war with Hamas.The various actions followed the arrest last week of more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia's green, as schools struggle with where todraw the linebetween allowing fre

Baltimore claims ship that hit Key Bridge was 'unseaworthy,' accuses owners of negligence

(The Hill) – The city of Baltimore on Monday argued the owner and operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge should not be able to avoid liability, claiming the vessel was "unseaworthy" when it left the Baltimore port last month, according to new court filings.
In the filings, attorneys for the city of Baltimore claimed the owner of the container ship Dali — Grace Ocean Private — and its operator — Synergy Marine Group — were "grossly

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Tuesday's Top Stories
The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire VictimsCYFD faces lawsuit over alleged mishandling of child abuse case$156M grant earmarked for solar in New Mexico’s low-income communitiesAmber Alert issued for Albuquerque 10-year-oldJ.T. Toppin to declare for NBA Draft, keep college eligibilityAFR seeks information on string of mobile home park firesFBI offering reward for ‘Bearded Bandit’ Belen bank robberWhat weeds can you find in New Mexico?Columbia swi

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Even hotter temperatures around New Mexico Tuesday

Tuesday morning is off to a mild, clear and calm start. Tuesday will be an even warmer day, with warmer than normal high temperatures, reaching the 70s, 80s and 90s. Winds will be light, and skies will be mostly sunny for most of the state.Forecast Continues Below
Community: Owners of Batter's Edge batting cage look to sell businessEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico April 19-25Business: Albuquerque restaurant using robots to improve food safetyTrending: Video shows Santa Fe groomer

The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire Victims

MORA COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – Two years later, victims are still struggling to recover from the state’s largest, most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s history. The government-sparked Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire burned through more than 341,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and displaced families across northern New Mexico.
This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Pam Abreu shares her story about challenges she’s faced since losing the family home her f

What's hotter than red-hot? New federal heat risk tool sets 'magenta' as most dangerous level

WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.The National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday — Earth Day — presented a new online heat risk system that combines meteorological and medical risk factors with a seven-day forecast that's simplified and color-coded for awarming worldofworsening hea

Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle

The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine, moving Congress toward the end of a months-long battle that raised questions about the survival of Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Speakership and Kyiv's defenses.Senators will hold the first procedural vote on the $95 billion aid package Tuesday afternoon, starting a 30-hour clock toward a vote on final passage. That would take place Wednesday night absent a deal on amendments, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

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$156M grant earmarked for solar in New Mexico's low-income communities

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – A grant from the EPA means New Mexico has $156 million to spend on solar power in low-income communities. "It can either be residential solar or community solar or in some cases bringing solar panels to people who are not even on the grid in the first place," Rebecca Puck Stair with the State's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said.
Puck Stair says this grant is a game changer. "Low-income folks are particularly what we called burdened by utilities

Former UNM Lobo Jamal Mashburn Jr. is headed to Temple

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Jamal Mashburn Jr. has found a place to play his final season of college basketball. Mashburn will play for the Temple Owls. He announced his commitment on social media Monday, saying he is 100% excited.Former Cleveland Storm standout shines during UNM spring ballMashburn played his last three seasons at New Mexico, where he was a three-time All-Mountain West selection. Mashburn was second in scoring for the Lobos last season, averaging a little over 14 poin

New Mexico preparing for Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping in public spaces

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards a crackdown on homeless camps. Legal experts KRQE News 13 spoke to say this decision could change how the state approaches homelessness moving forward. Depending on how the court rules, it could be left up to each state on how to handle the encampments on public property.Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court began to hear arguments over local laws that ban the homeless from camping in public. This after Gran

J.T. Toppin to declare for NBA Draft, keep college eligibility

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – J.T. Toppin had an outstanding freshman season with the University of New Mexico Lobos and wants to see where he stands in this year's NBA Draft class. Toppin has decided to declare for the draft while keeping his college eligibility. He will have until May 29 to withdraw his name, if he chooses to return to the Lobos.Former Cleveland Storm standout shines during UNM spring ballToppin was Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year and one of 30 finalists for the

46 reports and 22 investigations: CYFD faces lawsuit over alleged mishandling of child abuse case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is facing yet another lawsuit. Six defendants—investigators and supervisors within CYFD—are accused of dropping the ball when it came to two children whose parents, Teri Sanchez and James Stewart, were accused of sexually and physically abusing them. Stewart is serving prison time for prostituting his kids.
The lawsuit brought by the children's current guardian claimed CYFD didn't inv

Albuquerque elementary school students plant flowers at the Alvarado Transit Center

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Earth Day first started in 1970, and in celebration, the City of Albuquerque teamed up with some special helpers to beautify a part of Downtown.Students from Mr. Chacon's 4th-grade class at Lew Wallace Elementary School spent part of the day beautifying Alvarado Transportation Center."It's a day to enjoy the earth and help out the community," said Isaac.Story continues below
Community: Owners of Batter's Edge batting cage look to sell

Amber Alert issued for Albuquerque 10-year-old

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico State Police has issued an Amber Alert for 10-year-old Carlos Hernandez. Police say he was abducted by his non-custodial mother Angelique Sanchez, 39, and was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday at 1041 Lamberton Place NE in Albuquerque.According to NMSP, they were last seen traveling in a white Hyundai Sonata with a New Mexico license plate of BSJZ56. Carlos is 4-foot-5, 60 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Angelique is 5-foot-3. They say

Man accused of illegally selling guns in Albuquerque appears in federal court

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A man accused of legally buying guns and then turning around and selling the guns was in federal court in Albuquerque on Monday morning.The Albuquerque Police Department said the weapons he bought were connected to 17 different shootings. Federal documents show just how many stores investigators say he lied to. "The thing is, Mr. Kellner and them provided these firearms to others and that's where we started to see the issues and the problems," said APD Chief

FBI offering reward for 'Bearded Bandit' Belen bank robber

BELEN, N.M.(KRQE) –The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for help locating an individual they say is responsible for a bank robbery in Belen. They're calling the suspect the "Bearded Bandit."The bandit robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 101 South Main Street in Belen. The incident occurred at 4:29 p.m. on Friday, April 5, the FBI said.AFR seeks information on string of mobile home park firesAfter entering the bank, the robber demanded money from the teller. Now, the

Santa Fe main library parking lot closed for repaving

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Santa Fe Main Library will be closing their parking lot to all traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cars will be kept off the lot while crews lay down new pavement.Proposed bill looks to cut funding for New Mexico public libraries that ban books based on ideologyOn Monday, they are working on curb and gutter replacement. The parking lot will be closed again at an undetermined date, for painting stripes.

BCSO deputy charged with assault wants Bernalillo County DA's Office taken off case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A judge is mulling whether the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office can prosecute a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy for aggravated assault. Michael Borrecco is accused of pulling a gun on two people at a Circle K on Osuna earlier this year. He was off-duty at the time but authorities believe he was drunk.Man accused of shooting at girlfriend and baby will be held until trialBorrecco's attorney says the DA's Office should be taken off the c

AFR seeks information on string of mobile home park fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue's fire investigations division needs the public's help to solve a string of fires at an Albuquerque mobile home park. The department says over the last 30 days, crews have responded to several fires at the Vista Manufactured Home Community at Central and 98th Street.Police offer $25K for info on 1990 Las Cruces cold caseInvestigators believe a man threw in an ignition device from a Honda CRV into a backyard, sparking a fire. He is de

Man accused of shooting at girlfriend and baby will be held until trial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Alijah Archuleta, facing charges of shooting at a woman while she was holding their baby, will be held behind bars. Archuleta's girlfriend told police the two were having an argument on March 29 and he wouldn't let her or their one-year-old child leave his car. After she got away, she says he fired off multiple rounds as he drove away, and returned to do it again.Albuquerque woman sentenced for meth trafficking crimeThe state filed for pretrial detention sa

Pedestrian injured while Albuquerque Police Department pursues teen carjacking suspect

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 17-year-old Dominic Sena on Monday after they say he carjacked a woman. They say Sena pointed a gun at a woman as she backed out of the driveway of a house on San Joaquin Ave. near Central and Wyoming.Reward increases for answers about 18-year-old’s 2020 deathThe woman told police that an SUV stopped nearby because her car was in the road. Sena was unable to get the woman's car to start and police say Se

Pedestrian hit while Albuquerque Police Department pursues teen carjacking suspect

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 17-year-old Dominic Sena on Monday after they say he carjacked a woman. They say Sena pointed a gun at a woman as she backed out of the driveway of a house on San Joaquin Ave. near Central and Wyoming.Reward increases for answers about 18-year-old’s 2020 deathThe woman told police that an SUV stopped nearby because her car was in the road. Sena was unable to get the woman's car to start and then pulled t

Pedestrian hit while Albuquerque Police Department pursues carjacking suspect

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A carjacking suspect has been taken into custody, and a pedestrian was hospitalized on Monday, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said.APD said there was an armed carjacking reported at 8100 San Joaquin Avenue around 2 p.m. The suspect wasn't able to steal the first vehicle but ended up taking someone else's.Officers responded and began to look for the suspect. The vehicle was located and a pursuit took place. During the pursuit, an officer hit a p

Albuquerque local headed to prison after stealing nearly $400,000 from Pueblo of Jemez

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –After pleading guilty to federal program fraud in 2023, an Albuquerque woman has been sentenced to just over 12 months in prison. The woman, 48-year-old Beverly Scott, will also have to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars.Scott worked as a clerk for the Pueblo of Jemez, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said. Through her job, she was able to change names on invoices.City of Roswell facing $637,311 fine after worker deathIn 2020, after getting

Albuquerque woman sentenced for meth trafficking crime

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A woman from Albuquerque has been sentenced. The sentence is related to a drug trafficking crime.According to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and court documents, officials encountered two vehicles that were transporting methamphetamine to Farmington in October of 2017. A K9 sniffed the vehicle, and one of them contained 776.2 grams of meth. Melissa Redfearn-Martinez was reportedly driving that vehicle.98 Chihuahuas rescued from ‘horrible conditi

What weeds can you find in New Mexico?

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – 'Tis spring, and for many homeowners that means a yard covered in weeds. But what type of weeds do we get in New Mexico and are they the nuisance most people see them as?Some of the more common weeds we see in the state, (Russian thistle, plantains, and dandelions) got to our area from other regions from the grain crops and spreads. "From there, birds love seed and they can disperse it that way too," said Maria Thomas, curator of plants for the ABQ BioPark.She said

BLM looking for comment on oil and gas leases in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) –The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a plan to lease land in Eddy and Lea Counties to oil and gas companies. Now, BLM is looking for public input on the idea.In 2021, BLM approved leases for about 6,000 acres of land in New Mexico. Then, Citizens Caring for the Future sued BLM over the plan. Now, as that lawsuit remains pending, the federal government is asking the public to comment on a new analysis of the leases – BLM will use

Unseasonably warm temperatures this week

All of the state will be warmer today, and temperatures will warm up around 20 degrees compared to Sunday's temperatures in eastern New Mexico. Light winds of around 15 to 35 mph are expected, with mostly sunny skies until this afternoon. Clouds will build in western NM this afternoon, and a few showers will be possible in the western high terrain. Virga will be possible in the lower elevations of the Four Corners, including Farmington.Forecast Continues Below
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What is Albuquerque Police policy for homeless encampments?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – There has been community debate on how the city should approach unhoused individuals living in public spaces. Some residents worry about safety issues and have called on the city to address people sleeping on the street. Others say the city overstepped its bounds in removing the belongings of unhoused people.The debate culminated in late 2023 when a judge said the city is limited in how and when they can remove homeless encampments. That ruling came after on