New Mexico's 2024 'Tax-Free Weekend' approaches - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –As fall creeps near, New Mexico’s tax-free holiday is right around the bend.The annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday will start at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2, and end on Sunday, August 4, at midnight.During the holiday, sales of qualifying items will be tax-free. The weekend helps out parents or teachers who are looking to save money while shopping for back-to-school items.
The FYI-203 Gross Receipts Tax Holiday document hasa list divid

NMSU Football begins 2024 training camp

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – The NMSU football team opened its training camp on Thursday. The Aggies are now on a quest to make a third consecutive bowl game appearance, which has never happened in program history.
There are plenty of changes to the program this season, most notable the departure of head coach Jerry Kill and quarterback Diego Pavia. New head coach Tony Sanchez believes that despite the new pieces, there is still a winning culture in Las Cruces."It's kind of the nature of

Storm chances increase starting Thursday

Storm chances increase across parts of New Mexico Thursday, with scattered afternoon storms continuing into the weekend. Temperatures will also cool off with the higher chance for rain.It is a hot afternoon across New Mexico with most of the state climbing into the mid and upper 90s along with the triple digits. Highs have been in the 100s from Carlsbad to Clayton today. There were also a few scattered showers and thunderstorms across New Mexico, mainly south of I-40. For most areas, these showe

Albuquerque police urge parental vigilance amid rise in juvenile crime

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – In response to a significant increase in juvenile crime, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is urging parents to monitor their children's online activities more closely. This call to action follows the release of a video aimed at educating parents on the warning signs of online danger and providing guidance on how to prevent youth from engaging in criminal behavior.Story continues below
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New Mexico United falls, loses unbeaten streak

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – For the first time this season, New Mexico United lost a league game at home. The loss came on Wednesday night as Las Vegas Lights FC took down the black and yellow 2-1.Vegas got on the board first with a goal in the 12th minute. From there, United players and coaches said that the team felt demoralized and had a hard time getting back into the match.United scored in first-half stoppage time. While on the attack, Greg Hurst found Daniel Bruce in the middle o

Albuquerque police arrest 17-year-old in connection to June murder

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Depratment arrested 17-year-old Ruben Valdez accused of murder in June. They said Valdez shot several rounds from a vehicle near the parking garage on 2nd Street and Gold on June 30 hitting and killing Mariano Salazar.Albuquerque police investigating death of 8-year-old boyAfter the incident, detectives discovered Valdez had an ongoing feud with a friend of the victim. Valdez is facing a murder charge.

Lawsuit filed over car swerving into Gallup parade

GALLUP, N.M.(KRQE) –It was a community parade that turned into a chaotic scene when a drunk driver drove into a parade in Gallup in 2022. Now, some of the parade-goers are taking the driver and law enforcement to court saying more could've been done to keep them safe.
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UNM student competing in the semifinals of American Ninja Warrior

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A University of New Mexico student is adding ninja warrior to her name. Ixchecl Valentino is a second-year nuclear engineering student at UNM. While she works on her degree by day, she's an American Ninja Warrior by night.Lobo women’s basketball announces non-conference scheduleValentino is currently a contestant on season 16 of the show. She said she's been training 20-plus hours every week at Ninja Force Obstacle Gym in Albuquerque.
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Blue Hole partially reopening on Friday

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The City of Santa Rosa announced that Blue Hole is reopening for swimmers on Friday. The tourist hotspot was closed after an underwater boulder broke off and reduced water flow.NM Environment Department promises crackdown on drinking water violationsBusinesses have been suffering seeing reduced revenue since it was shuttered.People will be allowed to swim Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FBI arrests 'Tan Pants Bandit', accused of robbing 6 banks

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The FBI arrested a man who is accused of committing a string of bank robberies this year. Joaquin Ricardo Molinar, dubbed the Tan Pants Bandit, is accused of robbing six banks across Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. Cell phone location data revealed Molinar was near those banks at the time of the crime.Albuquerque police investigating death of 8-year-old boyWhen the FBI searched his home on Wednesday, agents discovered two tan pants and several robbery demand not

Albuquerque police investigating death of 8-year-old boy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy. Family members told police the boy became pinned under a car when someone was changing a tire at a gas station in northwest Albuquerque shortly after midnight.Family of murdered teens file lawsuit against Bernalillo County Sheriff’s OfficeAn employee at the gas station tried to help while nearby drivers stopped as well. A group of people were able to lift the v

Albuquerque city pools and splash pads closed until Friday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – All Albuquerque pools and splash pads are temporarily closed for deep cleaning. The City of Albquuerque's Environmental Health Department has confirmed two people who recently swam in a city pool were diagnosed with a disease that causes watery diarrhea.Shoppers call for changes to make Coronado Center saferThe city's Parks and Recreation Department said the microscopic germ that causes the disease has not been detected at any city pool but they're taking e

VIDEO: Farmington police arrest man, charge him with seventh aggravated DWI

FARMINGTON, N.M.(KRQE) – The Farmington Police Depratment received numerous 911 calls about a possible drunk driver last month. New video shows how difficult the man was acting when they tracked him down, as he tried to avoid his seventh DWI arrest.Aaron Wilson was pulled over on June 28, suspected of driving drunk. But as Officer Benallie Manuelito read him his rights, he was more concerned with his brother who was in the car with him.Wilson: "Ah yo. My brother is paraplegic. He's,

Family of murdered teens file lawsuit against Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A shopping trip for Mother's Day turned into tragedy for an Albuquerque family, when a man gunned down two teens, then turned the gun on himself.Now, the family is suing the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, saying there's something they could have done.Story continues below
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Lobo women's basketball announces non-conference schedule

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The University of New Mexico men's basketball program has revealed its non-conference schedule for the 2024-2025 season. In total, the Lobos will play 13 non-conference games (11 in the Pit, two on the road) and host two exhibition games.Oct. 20 vs New Mexico Highlands (Exhibition)
Oct. 26vs Western Colorado (Exhibition)
Nov. 4 vs Northern Arizona
Nov. 7 vs Morehead State
Nov. 12 @ Texas Tech
Nov. 15 vs Western New Mexico
Nov. 20 vs South C

Shoppers call for changes to make Coronado Center safer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Nearly a week after a security guard was shot at Coronado Center, making it the third shots fired call there in less than a year, what is being done to keep shoppers safe?Story continues below
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UNM soccer to host USA women's deaf national team

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Ahead of the 2024 season, the UNM soccer team will take to the pitch on Friday for a match unlike the program has ever played. The Lobos are set to host the Team USA Women's Deaf National Team.In its 19-year history, the deaf WNT has established itself as one of the best in the world. The team has a 38-0-1 all-time record, including gold medals in the Deaflympics and DIFA World Deaf Football Championships.Deaf WNT players are hard-of-hearing athletes who hav

Temperatures cool off later this week with higher chances for rain

Storm chances increase across parts of New Mexico Thursday, with scattered afternoon storms continuing into the weekend. Temperatures will also cool off with the higher chance for rain.It is a hot afternoon across New Mexico with most of the state climbing into the mid and upper 90s along with the triple digits. Highs have been in the 100s from Carlsbad to Clayton today. There have also again been a few scattered showers and thunderstorms across New Mexico. For most areas, these showers will end

New Mexico long-term care facilities, nursing homes not up to par, officials say

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The New Mexico Department of Health dropped in unannounced on the weekend to more than 90 care facilities for the elderly in May, asking residents about their experiences. The result: nearly 90% need to shape up. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham held a news conference on Wednesday morning to go over the situation.
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Missing memorial honoring slain Albuquerque woman found

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The family of a woman killed while looking for her stolen car said they have recovered a memorial that recently went missing. Sydney Wilson was shot and killed at Smith's at Coors and Central last year after police say she confronted the suspected car thieves.Albuquerque murder suspect arrested for DWI to stay behind barsIn an interview with KRQE News 13 on Monday, the family said someone took the memorial cross they set up in her honor. Wednesday, they got

Albuquerque murder suspect arrested for DWI to stay behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The murder suspect accused of DWI while released from custody will now remain behind bars. Emory Gallegos was staying at his grandma's as he was awaiting his trial for the 2022 murder of William Vencil. However, police arrested Gallegos in June and said he was driving drunk on Coors near the bypass which violated his conditions of release.Albuquerque woman sentenced for her role in shoplifting ring"When you have such a serious charge as a murder, to th

New Mexico State Fairannounces official beer for 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE)– The New Mexico State Fair and Ex Novo Brewing announced the official beer of the 2024 state fair on Wednesday. Ex Novo's new Barrel Racer Blonde will be on tap at the fair in September and at retailers across the state starting Aug. 6.“With the high standard set by Dusty Spur last year, we knew we had to step up our game and our partners at Ex Novo met the challenge,” said Fair general manager Dan Mourning in a press release. “New Mexi

NM Environment Department promises crackdown on drinking water violations

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –State environmental officials are telling more than 100 drinking water providers to clean up their systems. A Larry Barker investigation on Tuesday night revealed systems throughout New Mexico have unsafe drinking water with some containing uranium or arsenic.Man charged for fatal dog attack in Tucumcari now faces child abuse chargesThe New Mexico Environmental Department sent letters to 138 water systems saying they need to submit a plan to resolve their vio

FEMA: Additional disaster assistance available for New Mexico following fires, flooding in Ruidoso area

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –The federal government will now cover all costs to remove the debris left behind from the South Fork and Salt fires and floodingthat has impacted Ruidoso and surrounding communities.Troubled waters: Is New Mexico’s drinking water safe?The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden authorized an increase to the federal cost share to 100% for 30 days. The additional disaster assistance will also cov

Albuquerque woman's trial over son's death ends in mistrial

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The trial against a mother accused of leaving her young son alone leading to his death ended in a mistrial. Police said in November 2021, Lakeisha Alexander left her 7-year-old home alone. The boy wandered into the street and was run over by a car. He died three days later.Man charged for fatal dog attack in Tucumcari now faces child abuse chargesAlexander faced a charge of reckless abuse of a child resulting in death. Earlier this week, the District Attorne

Teen accused of shooting security guard at Coronado Center will stay behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The 17-year-old accused of shooting a security guard at Coronado Center will remain behind bars. According to court documents, last Friday, the teen was found sleeping inside the Fudruckers Restaurant at the mall when a security guard found him and asked him to leave. The teen is accused of shooting the guard and injuring him.Albuquerque woman sentenced for her role in shoplifting ringThe teen is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and

Santa Fe spot makes TIME list of World's Greatest Places

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – It's no surprise that New Mexico has many spots of note, from the views to the food. TIME Magazine recently highlighted a Santa Fe spot in their World's Greatest Places of 2024 list. The list highlights 100 different spots nationwide that focus on unburdening one of daily stressors or responsibilities.Modern Elder Academy (MEA) in Santa Fe made the list. Described as the world's first "midlife wisdom school" by founder Chip Conley, the academy offers workshops

NMSP: Woman shot by police in Laguna after she pointed gun at first responders

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The Laguna Police Department was involved in a shooting with a 43-year-old woman on Tuesday, according to New Mexico State Police. Police and EMS were called out to a welfare check on State Road six near mile marker two when Georgia Martinez Rubio, who appeared to be crying, pointed a gun at ambulance personnel, State Police said.Officials said the ambulance left and let police know what had happened. When police arrived, Rubio also reportedly pointed th

New Mexico is in for another hot afternoon. Showers are staying scattered to the south.
With temperatures reaching above the triple-digits, the NWS has issued a Heat Advisory until 8:00 p.m. on July 31st. This Advisory includes areas of eastern NM like Tucumcari and Carlsbad, as well as, the Metro.
The rain chances today are mostly concentrated to the south. The highest chances will be along the Gila and Sacramento Mountains. There is potential for Ruidoso to see more rain this afternoon and eve

I-40 eastbound at San Mateo reopens after crash in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The eastbound lanes of I-40 at San Mateo Blvd. have reopened after a crash, according to NMRoads.VIDEO: Car caught on camera crashing into southwest Albuquerque backyardDetails are limited, officials have not said what led up to the crash or if there were injuries.