From storms to stolen balloons: Balloon Fiesta adopts new safety protocols
287 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
304 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
209 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
245 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
223 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 […]
Sunport’s K-9 unit greets Balloon Fiesta visitors
245 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Albuquerque Sunport pulled out all of the stops to make sure people felt welcomed as they touched down in the Land of Enchantment, including bringing out their ABQ K-9 crew to greet guests. “They are here to ease the stress of travel, they are all certified and trained,” said […]
Recreational facilities at Cochiti Lake flood for the second time this year
303 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cochiti Lake is flooding, again. Heavy spring runoff caused the lake to rise dramatically back in June, but this time the reason for the rising waters is manmade.
P.A.W.S. Program provides healing for both dogs and prison inmates
300 Views On a sunny fall morning, seven inmates from the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility escorted their companion dogs to an outdoor recreation pen, enclosed with a fence and barbed wire. The inmates and their dogs were all part of the P.A.W.S. Program with Action Programs for Animals, a progressive animal welfare organization based […]
Asylum seekers are ending up homeless
308 Views The number of migrants coming to the Duke City has jumped from 35 people per week to 100 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Asylum seekers coming to Albuquerque for help are ending up homeless on the streets of the Duke City, Target 7 has learned. As a result, nonprofit organizations contracted by the city are […]
Mayor highlights security measures and upgrades for Balloon Fiesta
249 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As the city counts down to Balloon Fiesta, we’re getting a look at how the city is preparing. Albuquerque police say as always there will be extensive law enforcement presence at the park. APD says there will be security on the field in uniform and some in plain clothes.
