VIDEO: Man accused of trying to grab officer's gun during Downtown kerfuffle - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Violence and crime have been a big issue in Downtown Albuquerque, and authorities have been stepping up patrols to try and curb the trend. An incident last year helped spark the increase in patrols.Last December, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) was breaking up a fight and spotted a gun. As police went to question the man, another person intervened and tried to grab an officer's gun.First ever ‘Baby Bonds’ in New Mexico awarded to 15 chil

Isaiah Chavez is making a strong case for UNM's back-up QB spot

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – UNM Football wrapped up week three of Fall Camp on Saturday with their second, and final, scrimmage of camp. Lobos Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall is happy with the progression that he has seen in his team so far this fall, and now it's about tightening the screws as they close in on their season opener.
"The clear strength of this team and this program to this point is their willingness, their work ethic, and their hope, but even more so, their belief

New Mexico State University plans to build multi-million-dollar soundstage

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – Industry, labor, and education partners are collaborating and looking to add to the ever-growing film industry in New Mexico. A multi-million-dollar project could boost local and state revenue while providing hands-on experiences for media students throughout the state."If you're creating new film production opportunities, then you're creating a stable workforce,” said Jeff Steinborn, state senator and president of Film Las Cruces.It's been years in the

APD searches for carjacking suspect

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuquerque police are searching for a suspect they say carjacked someone near the University of New Mexico (UNM).According to UNM authorities, the victim flagged down police near University and Lomas, saying someone pointed a gun at them. They also told police the suspect physically removed them from their car and took off.Story continues below
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NMMI Football ready to start new era under Head Coach Oliver Soukup

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The New Mexico Military Institute has a new Head Football Coach, as Oliver Soukup replaces Kurt Taufa'asau. Soukup took over the program in June and while he has had to hit the road running, to prepare for their season opener on August 29th, Soukup is optimistic and also confident that this team will be more than prepared ."You know, every place that I have been, it's always kind of been a rebuild, but this is a good situation coming in. I have been rea

CABQ public transit leaders create new, update 'rules to ride' for bus system

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It's the city's latest effort to make public transit in the metro safer for riders. They've updated some rules, created new ones, and continue to ramp up security."If you're not following the rules to ride, you're first asked to comply, and then you're just asked to exit the bus," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at Saturday's press conference.Some of those new rules include no large carts, loud music, drug use, or littering. They've also updated some rules

Ranger reinstated after Uvalde-related suspension, New Mexico wants Texas' medical workers

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety reinstated a Texas Ranger in early August after a suspension over his response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
In May 2022, a lone gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in conjoined classrooms at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. It took 77 minutes for law enforcement officers from dozens of agencies to breach the classroom and take down the 18-year-old gunman. In total, there were 376 law enforcement offic

More monsoon moisture for New Mexico

Showers and storms have developed across parts of the state this afternoon. Even though we are seeing these showers and storms, they are much less widespread than what we saw to end the week. A few bands have brought some heavy rain and as we head through the late evening hours, more showers will continue to develop. Overnight, lingering showers are expected to persist across parts of northern and western New Mexico. Sunday will be similar to today but high temperatures will start to increase on

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Pups and their owners cool off at Albuquerque pool

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – As the summer season winds down, the Albuquerque Parks and Rec. Department wanted to treat the dogs of the Duke City to some poolside fun!"The Doggy Paddle" took place today at the Montgomery Pool in northeast Albuquerque and this is the second year for the pool party.Story continues below
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Beauty crawl fundraises for homeless APS students

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A unique event gave women in the community a way to say goodbye to summer with some much-needed self-care.The End of Summer Beauty Crawl at the Waxing The City's Rio Grande location offered free beauty services such as eyebrow waxing, hair styling, and make-up touch-ups.The event allowed some moms to unwind after a summer filled with lots of quality time with their kids, all while supporting a good cause.Story continues below
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Locals learn about adventuring outdoors at Albuquerque brewery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Canteen Brewery in northeast Albuquerque hosted the Outdoor Adventure Fair on Saturday.Guests of the fair were able to grab a beer and chat with experts about the variety of adventures awaiting New Mexicans. The abundant sunshine in our state, combined with mostly calm weather, makes for great outdoor opportunities.Phone service provider hands out laptops to New Mexico studentsOfficials said fall is a great time in New Mexico to get out and explore the chang

Phone service provider hands out laptops to New Mexico students

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Local students got some new technology just in time for the school year.The Albuquerque School of Excellence is one of 34 schools joining the Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Program across the nation and the first one here in New Mexico.The program aims to make students and their classrooms "future-ready" by investing roughly $2.3 million into every participating school.Report details ways New Mexico can improve education for Native American studentsThe VI

Mora, San Miguel County residents eligible for tree removal after 2022 fire

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Select New Mexico landowners can ask for help removing trees from properties impacted by the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.
The New Mexico Forestry Division is working alongside the USDA Forest Service to remove hazardous trees that might damage roads or structures.
"Our priority is to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure by mitigating the risks posed by hazard trees within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon fire area," said State Forester Laura McCa

Trump trails Harris by 4 points in 3 key swing states: Poll

(The Hill) — Vice President Harris is up 4 points on former President Trump in three battleground states with less than three months left until the election, according to new polling from The New York Times/Siena College.The survey, published Saturday morning, found that Harris has taken the lead over the former president in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, garnering 50 percent support to Trump's 46 percent in the hypothetical matchup.Harris's numbers mark a significant improvement to

Chicago brewpub cited for serving cicada-infused Malört shots

LOMBARD, Ill. (WGN) — A suburban Chicago brewpub was recently fined and given an "education" in connection with cicada-infused Malört being served to celebrate the emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas in Illinois.Noon Whistle Brewing co-founder Mike Condon confirmed to Nexstar's WGN that there was a citation from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission but wrote that he preferred to keep details internal."We complied and paid the fine to avoid any further issue," Condon wrote.

PHOTOS: Utah lake's popular 'toilet bowl' arch collapses

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- A popular geological feature often referred to as the "Toilet Bowl" on Lake Powell collapsed on Thursday, officials with the National Park Service confirmed.The NPS said the popular "Double Arch" -- which has also been called the "Toilet Bowl," "Crescent Pool," and "Hole in the Roof" -- in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area collapsed on Aug. 8.Smokey Bear’s legacy lives on 80 years laterAn undated image of the Double Arch area on Lake Powell before it collapsed.

What investors should do when there is more volatility in the market

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are bouncing back after the market experienced its worst day in two years on Monday, but the average investor may still be understandably spooked. Over a three day losing streak, the S&P 500 dipped more than 6% before rallying again Tuesday, up 1.6% in midday trading.
“This is what an emotion-driven market looks like,” said Mark Hackett, head of investment research for Nationwide. “You had a three day period that was really very challenging

How to golf better when it's windy, cold or rainy, according to experts

(WKBN) – Picture this: You line up to hit a golf shot on your favorite hole, and you have the perfect club for the drive. You're just about to swing, but then a 20 mph wind blows into your face and you start questioning your club choice.If you play golf, it's likely you've experienced this scenario many times. But while you can't control the weather, you can at least try to negate the effects it might have on your shot."If it' i's wind you are talking about, then it can be a club or two di

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died at 56

(WJET/WFXP) — Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO and Google Exec, has died Friday after losing her two-year battle with cancer. She was 56 years old.
Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced her passing in a post on X which reads:
Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two years of living with cancer. She is as core to the history of Google as anyone, and it’s hard to imagine the world without her. She was an incredible person, leader and friend who ha

RFK Jr. and third parties could pose danger for Trump, polling suggests

Signs are emerging in recent polling that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other third-party candidates could pose trouble for Donald Trump now that President Biden isn’t at the top of the ticket.For months, polling predicting a three-way race with Trump, Biden and Kennedy showed mixed signs in terms of which of the major-party candidates was hurt more by the independent’s presence. But often the Democratic candidate was the one losing more support.But tha

Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams

PARIS (AP) — Dire financial straits are leading droves of Olympic athletes to sell images of their bodies to subscribers on OnlyFans — known for sexually explicit content — to sustain their dreams of gold at the Games. As they struggle to make ends meet, a spotlight is being cast on an Olympics funding system that watchdog groups condemn as “broken,” claiming most athletes “can barely pay their rent."The Olympics, theworld's biggest sporting stage, bring

'The oldest allies': France and US celebrate longstanding relationship

(NEXSTAR)-- As the Olympics continue to unite athletes and countries around the world, the relationship between the United States and France remains strong.It's a partnership that has spanned centuries from the Revolutionary War to the challenges of today.Nexstar’s Marielena Balouris spoke with French Ambassador to the U.S. Laurent Bili about the relationship between the two nations.“We are the oldest allies. France will always remember also that, you have been there at a very

More rain coming

Heavy rainfall fell once again across the Northern part of the state this afternoon. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and Flash Flood Warnings were issued across the state. As we head overnight, showers will continue to move through northern New Mexico, slowly dying down early Saturday Morning.Looking forward to the weekend showers should persist for the North and the West through Sunday. By early next week, the high pressure will move eastward to the Texas panhandle. This will allow a subtropical

Family of UNM student killed in on-campus shooting sues NMSU, coaches

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It was a case that rocked New Mexico and the Rio Grande rivalry when a fight at a football game led to a retaliation plot that left a University of New Mexico student dead. Now that student's family is suing New Mexico State University, its basketball coaches, and its athletic department director.
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Smokey Bear's legacy lives on 80 years later

CAPITAN, N.M.(KRQE) –One of New Mexico's most iconic residents is celebrating a big milestone. Friday is Smokey Bear's 80th birthday and his legacy lives on decades after he died.WW2 veteran laid to rest in Clovis decades after his deathA wildfire broke out in 1950 setting ablaze the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. Among the flames was a lonesome Black bear cub who was badly injured. The bear was rescued by firefighters who had battled the flames and soon became a prominent f

Fighters make weight, Leo ready for world title shot

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Fighters took the scales for weigh in day ahead of Saturday night's Top Rank boxing card at Tingley Coliseum. Every fighter on the card made weight, including both fighters in the IBF world featherweight championship bout at 125.6 lbs.While challenger Angelo Leo (+350) enters the fight as an underdog against Venado Lopez (-475), he remains confident in his ability to claim his second career world title. He feels like fighting in front of his hometown fans gi

Artesia begins quest for third consecutive title

ARTESIA, N.M.(KRQE) —After winning consecutive 5A state championships, the Artesia Bulldogs once again enter a season feeling confident that the blue trophy will return to title town. The program has 40 seniors on its roster and doesn't expect much drop off from its recent dominance."Yeah, I mean its Artesia so, it's not like other places where they say, 'oh you don't talk about championships.' I just had a meeting last night with 50 men from the community and you know they are

Albuquerque police arrest man accused of causing $100K in damage at car dealership

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a man they said caused more than $100,000 in damage at a Toyota dealership. According to police, 20-year-old Daniel Candelaria was an employee at the American Toyota Dealership in northeast Albuquerque.Former Clovis officer charged with multiple crimesOfficers were called to the dealership on Monday where they found two men damaging the inside of the store. The dealership's general manager told authorities tha

WW2 veteran laid to rest in Clovis decades after his death

CLOVIS, N.M.(KRQE) –A World War 2 veteran and prisoner of war captive was laid to rest in Clovis 82 years after his death. The remains of Sgt. Sam A. Price were repatriated to the United States last week after he passed away as a POW in World War 2. The Defense POW/MIA Personnel Agency accounted for his body on April 25.Documentary highlights New Mexicans among first women to serve in the NavySgt. Prince died on September 22, 1942, after being subjected to the Bataan Dea

Missing service dog discovered to be dead after water main break

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –It's a sad update to the missing dog from the exploding water main two weeks ago.The service dog that went missing in northeast Albuquerque has now been found dead in the rubble."She shouldn't have gone, thought that no dog should go through that," said Ivy’s owner Rose Romero. Albuquerque woman’s body found in the Grand CanyonRomero is left heartbroken knowing her beloved service dog will no longer be by her side.&n