Should you get a COVID shot now or wait for the updated booster? - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

(WGN Radio) –With more than half of U.S. states detecting "very high" levels of the COVID virus in their wastewater, you may be feeling like it's about time to get a booster shot. But the current state of things leaves cautious Americans in a tough position: get boosted now amid summer travel plans and widespread infections, or hold out just a bit longer for an updated version of the vaccine?Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer forNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,

Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Art Gathering returns to Edgewood

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Art Gathering is returning to Edgewood at Wildlife West Park over Labor Day Weekend.Family, friends release balloons in honor of APD officer killed in hit-and-run25 artists from around the region will be showcased. Visitors will have an opportunity to see raw wool and yard creations, handcrafted wool items, fine art, baskets, jewelry, books and more. There will be classes, live demonstrations, music, food and more for the wh

KRQE Newsfeed: NMSU hazing trial, Minimum wage, Hot and dry, ABQ food truck fees, Car show fundraiser

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Family, friends release balloons in honor of APD officer killed in hit-and-runRio Rancho holds ‘Sunday is Funday’ event to bring locals togetherBernalillo County fire crew tackles fire in mountainsGrant awarded to NMSU professors for misinformation research1 dead, 1 injured after SW Albuquerque shootingPreparations underway for night 1 of the DNC in Chicago1 dead and 6 missing after luxury superyacht sinks in storm
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Motions could impact trials for former New Mexico State Men's Basketball players

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – In 2023, the New Mexico State Men's Basketball season came to an abrupt end after three now former players were accused of hazing and sexually assaulting others in the program.
Kim Aiken Jr. Deshawndre Washington and Doctor Bradley were officially charged in the hazing case in November 2023. The players were expected to be tried on their charges together, but that could change after lawyers for Aiken Jr. filed several motions in court. In December, The state

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hot air will once again be the big story for most today with mostly rain-free conditions as well. Despite a few hit-or-miss light showers quickly moving to the northeast in the Four Corners this morning, virtually all of the rain that formed yesterday afternoon has ceased. While some moisture is still trapped aloft, skies are nonetheless mostly clear from clouds as the atmosphere has significantly dried out at the surface across the east-central part of New Mexico, cour

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hot air will once again be the big story for most today with mostly rain-free conditions as well. Despite a few hit-or-miss light showers quickly moving to the northeast in The Four Corners this morning, virtually all of the rain that formed yesterday afternoon has ceased. While some moisture is still trapped aloft, skies are nonetheless mostly clear from clouds as the atmosphere has significantly dried out at the surface across the east-central part of New Mexico, cour

Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 1

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the mostSPIRIT.The winning school will be featured onNew Mexico Friday Night Footballwith their fully decked-outNew Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 6 a.m. through Friday at Noon to crown that week's winner.
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Food truck owners upset with City of Albuquerque over major permit fee increase

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It’s a permit fee nearly six times what it was before, making local food truck owners afraid of losing their businesses for good. However, now that fee increase is being delayed."It's like closing a restaurant, you know,” said Skylar Wallace, owner of Las Chancl*tas 3.The City of Albuquerque is facing heat from local food trucks, saying their recent change in permit fee is outrageous.Little library dedicated to those lost to crashes on Albuquerq

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Family, friends release balloons in honor of APD officer killed in hit-and-run

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It was an emotional Sunday for friends and family of Officer Bianca Quintana as dozens gathered to honor and remember her. She was an Albuquerque police officer who was killed in a hit-and-run Wednesday morning."A young lady taken from us too soon," said Patricia Garcia, a close family friend.Hugs, tears, and an energy of love for Officer Quintana filled the air as loved ones and friends showed their support and paid respect to her memory. An array of blue,

Rio Rancho holds 'Sunday is Funday' event to bring locals together

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – Summer may be winding down, but Rio Rancho offered a "Sunday is Funday" for kids and families to bring the city together.The community gathered at Haynes Park for the 19th annual event, where this year's theme was "community unity."Story continues below
Family of APD officer killed in hit-and-run grieve, urge driver to come forwardRainbow Ryders founder unexpectedly passes away at age 66Scientist describe levels of plutonium near Los Alamos “alarmingly

Bernalillo County fire crew tackles fire in mountains

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) -- Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the East Mountains on Saturday. Photos posted on Facebook show crews tackling the flames.
Crews arrived at a workshop with a fire spreading to trees surrounding the building. They were able to put out the fire with no injuries reported.Officials noted the area is challenging to fight fires in due to limited resources.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Drinks and smiles were being served up at Sip and Swirl hosted at the Sid Cutter Pilot's Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park.Samples of wine, beer, mocktails, mimosa, and food were available at the event. It ran from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Event organizers said they wanted to create a space for the community to feel comfortable shopping and strolling without feeling out of place. They also noted they like giving back and providing variety for visitors.Albuquerque Fire

Grant awarded to NMSU professors for misinformation research

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to New Mexico State University (NMSU) researchers.The grant will fund research about public health messages and misinformation.
The research team includes:
Marshall A. Taylor, an associate professor of sociology and the project’s principal investigatorHeather Harper, an assistant professor of sociologyJagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences
“Studies show that institutional trust is

Ferris wheel catches fire in Germany, injuring more than a dozen

(The Hill) -- Two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire in eastern Germany on Saturday night, injuring more than a dozen people, German news media reported Sunday.
The incident occurred when one of the Ferris wheel gondolas at the Highland Festival at Stoermthaler Lake near the city of Leipzig caught fire Saturday night, the German Press Agency reported Sunday, citing local police. The fire then spread to a second gondola.Washing your fruit may not entirely remove pesticides, study findsThe Ge

John Aprea, 'The Godfather Part II' and 'Full House' actor dead at 83: reports

(NEXSTAR) -- John Aprea, who starred in "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House," has died at age 83, according to multiple reports.
Aprea died of natural causes on August 5 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones, his manager Will Levine confirmed Sunday to CBS News, TMZ, and PEOPLE.
The veteran actor was born in Englewood, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents on March 4, 1941, PEOPLE reported.Starbucks changed one of its coffee recipes months ago. Some people are just noticingA

Car show raises funds for Make-a-Wish New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Make-a-Wish New Mexico and the Camaro Club of Albuquerque teamed up for their sixth annual Make-a-Wish Car Show on Sunday.The event took over the Target parking lot on Paseo and I-25 with unique cars, food trucks, and great tunes.Story continues below
Family of APD officer killed in hit-and-run grieve, urge driver to come forwardRainbow Ryders founder unexpectedly passes away at age 66Scientist describe levels of plutonium near Los Alamos “alarmingly h

Near record breaking heat continues into workweek

It has been another very hot day across the state with some areas seeing near record breaking temperatures. Apart form the heat, it has been much drier across New Mexico with a few showers developing across western and northern parts of the state.
Record and near-record high temperatures will continue through at least the middle of the upcoming week as the monsoon high camps out over New Mexico. Monsoon moisture continues to get wrapped around the high pressure, bringing in some isolated storms

CRRUA says it has passed 11 arsenic sample tests since January

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, which provides water and wastewater service to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, says it has passed the second of two arsenic water sample tests done in July.“Including these latest test results, CRRUA has now passed 11 arsenic water sample tests since January 24, 2024, said CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby.Test results, released by Eurofins Environment Testing, a water testing laboratory certified by the New Mexico Envi

Here's who's speaking at the Democratic National Convention

(The Hill) -- The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off Monday as Vice President Harris seeks to keep the momentum going for her party nearly one month after she replaced President Joe Biden atop the ticket.The convention, held in Chicago, will feature a host of speakers for the four-day event, ranging from current White House, congressional and state leaders to past presidents.The Democratic National Convention starts Monday. Here’s how to watch itHere's who's on deck to spea

Washing your fruit may not entirely remove pesticides, study finds

(NewsNation) — Simply washing your fruit isn't enough to completely remove certain chemicals, according to a new study.
"Cleaning operations cannot wholly remove pesticides," the study published this month in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters noted.Researchers used imaging technology to examine apples and found that pesticides can penetrate both the peel and the pulp layers. However, when the peel and top layer of the pulp were removed, pesticides decreased signifi

Fiber arts event coming to Edgewood for Labor Day Weekend

EDGEWOOD, N.M.(KRQE) – Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Art Gathering is returning to Edgewood for Labor Day.The Wildlife West Nature Park invites the public to the event showcasing 25 artists from around the region.Little library dedicated to those lost to crashes on Albuquerque roadsRaw wool and yarn creations will be at the event as well as handcrafted wool and alpaca items, including fine art, baskets, jewelry, books, and more.The gathering will be on August 31 and September 1 from

Little library dedicated to those lost to crashes on Albuquerque roads

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A new little library in the Kirtland neighborhood hopes to bring more awareness to traffic safety.Vision Zero is a movement in Albuquerque aimed at minimizing fatal incidents occurring from reckless driving on city streets. Now, a new group hopes a little library will bring more resources to help the problem.The community held a grand opening for the little library while honoring those lost in traffic-related accidents while walking in their neighborhood. Th

Home in NE Albuquerque goes up in flames, displacing owner

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A northeast Albuquerque home was significantly damaged by a fire early Sunday morning.Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to reports of a house fire on Placid Avenue near Chelwood Park Boulevard just after 3:30 a.m.Food and drink items that are highly restricted or banned in the USFirefighters were able to get the flames under control within 45 minutes and rescue a dog in the process.One person was checked out by first responders, but no injuries have b

Multiple wounded in fatal shooting, Albuquerque officials report

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Authorities are investigating after a fatal shooting. It happened on Sunday.Albuquerque Police Department said there was a fatal shooting in the 900 block of Alvarado Drive SE. Around 1 p.m., officers were contacted about suspicious activity. They found multiple victims with gunshot wounds.Deming shooting injures three, police sayHomicide detectives are starting an investigation into the matter.

Starbucks changed one of its coffee recipes months ago. Some people are just noticing

(KDAF/NEXSTAR) – Something new has been brewing at Starbucks over the last several months.Earlier this year, the coffee chain announced plans to introduce a new version of its iced coffee blend, marking the first change to the recipe in 18 years. The new version, Starbucks said, would be free of the classic syrup that was previously part of the recipe.The iced coffee would also be "crafted with Latin American Beans with notes of malted chocolate and a brown sugar sweetness," Starbucks anno

It used to be cocaine and a nut — how is cola flavored today?

(NEXSTAR) — Americans love cola-flavored beverages. After water and coffee, regular and diet cola drinks are among the most consumed, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Two major cola brands rank as the top-selling sodas in the U.S., with just a 23-flavored brand between them.Like bubblegum and blue moon ice cream, cola may be a beloved offering and easily identifiable flavor for you — but can you explain it?A cola-flavored soda may be a little spicy to s

Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For hours,motion capture sensorstacked onto Noshir Dalal’s body tracked his movements as he unleashed aerial strikes, overhead blows and single-handed attacks that would later show up in a video game. He eventually swung the sledgehammer gripped in his hand so many times that he tore a tendon in his forearm. By the end of the day, he couldn’t pull the handle of his car door open.The physical strain this type of motion work entails, and the hours p

Indiana woman helped mom poison step dad several times before his death: authorities

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) – An Indiana mother and daughter allegedly made four attempts to kill the mother's husband by poisoning his food and drink before they ultimately succeeded in December 2022, according to court documents.
The recently filed documents reveal that prosecutors added two attempted murder charges against 30-year-old Ashley Jones after emails uncovered further attempts by Jones and her mother Marsha Allen to kill 52-year-old Harold Allen, Marsha Allen's husband.As of F

Los Lonely Boys to headline 1st concert for Las Cruces film festival

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces International Film Festival will host its first concert this fall ahead of the 2025 film festival.LosLonelyBoys, known for their “Texican rock ’n’ roll” style, will headline the concert.The concert begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Grapevine Plaza & Event Center, 3900 W. Picacho Ave., in Las Cruces. Food and drinks will be available. Tickets start at $65 for general admission if purchased in advance or

Las Cruces film fest benefit features Los Lonely Boys

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces International Film Festival will host its first concert this fall ahead of the 2025 film festival.LosLonelyBoys, known for their “Texican rock ’n’ roll” style, will headline the concert.The concert begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Grapevine Plaza & Event Center, 3900 W. Picacho Ave., in Las Cruces. Food and drinks will be available. Tickets start at $65 for general admission if purchased in advance or