Balloons take to the sky for a kaleidoscope of color on Day 3 of Balloon Fiesta
872 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! The green flag is up and balloons are starting to take to the sky. If you can’t make it to Balloon Fiesta today, ride along with Sky 7 and we fly with the balloons painting the Albuquerque skyline.
First Santa Fe Plaza powwow tops Indigenous Peoples’ Day events in New Mexico
1,055 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It is the second Monday of October which means the state of New Mexico is recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2019, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 100 into law, replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state.
UNM releases annual crime statistic report
777 Views The University of New Mexico released its Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) on Friday, Sept. 30. It includes 609 Clery crimes last year. There is no guarantee this number reflects all campus crime data. Pre-pandemic in 2019, there were 588 crimes. Hate crimes rose to 34 reported in 2022 compared to […]
Concerned residents share input with Las Cruces Police Department
877 Views The Las Cruces Police Department recently began hosting in-person and online forums for the community, giving updates on the status of crime trends in the city. At the update, Las Cruces Police Department Interim Chief Jeremy Story said addressing crime needs a multi-faceted approach.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Cibola County
1,240 Views CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A routine traffic stop on I-40 is giving News 13 a look at one of the ways drugs are flooding into our state. Last month, a driver, identified as Manuel Pinon-Duran, pulled over for a New Mexico State Police officer in Cibola County before there were any lights […]
From storms to stolen balloons: Balloon Fiesta adopts new safety protocols
841 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Last year, during the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, severe weather led to thousands of people having to evacuate Balloon Fiesta Park and miss out on the majority of the hot air balloon glow.
WATCH LIVE: Balloons lift off in ‘unofficial’ kickoff to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
868 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pilots are lifting off in the “unofficial” kickoff to Balloon Fiesta with Albuquerque Aloft. Balloons are launched from from schools around the Albuquerque Metro.
Lawmakers consider what’s holding New Mexico back from economic growth
562 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With record levels of revenue available for investment in the state, New Mexico’s lawmakers are asking themselves: “What’s holding New Mexico back, and where can the state invest for growth?” A new report has one potential answer.
GOP plaintiffs file new evidence in NM redistricting case ahead of this week’s ruling
743 Views Attorneys for the state Republican Party and other plaintiffs have filed new evidence in the New Mexico redistricting case ahead of a ruling later this week. The plaintiffs argue the Democratic-controlled Legislature intentionally diluted GOP votes in the 2nd Congressional District, which used to lean Republican. They say newly-surfaced text messages and emails […]
Pilots prepare for ‘camping out in the sky’ as they compete in Gordon Bennett gas balloon race
713 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s been 15 years since the world’s elite gas balloon pilots have gathered in the United States for a race with roots that stretch back more than a century. The pilots will be launching for this year’s Gordon Bennett competition during an international balloon fiesta that draws hundreds of thousands […]
