The Olympic torch: What to know about its journey to Paris - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday. And it's already been quite a journey.After being lit by the sun’s rayson April 16 inAncient Olympia, the torch was carriedaround Greece before leaving Athens aboard a three-mast ship named Belem, headed for Marseille.The Belem was first used in 1896, the same year the modern Olympics returned. It will be accompanied by more than 1,000 boats as it parades around the

New Mexico United beats MLS club Real Salt Lake

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico United made history on Wednesday night by hosting an MLS team for the first time in club history. The black and yellow played Real Salt Sake in the round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and put on a show during the historic night. United grabbed a 4-2 win to advance to the round of 16.Lobo basketball announces future home-and-home seriesNew Mexico set the tone early with two quick first-half goals. Each came from Zico Bailey, the first in the

University of New Mexico Hospital nurse adopts NICU baby

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A New Mexico nurse, who works with sick children, has officially adopted a child born more than four weeks premature and weighing only two pounds. In 2022, Olivia Peña was a registered nurse at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital, a mother of two, and a wife, but then she got a call asking her to take on another role.University of New Mexico students premiering over 40 short filmsPeña had fostered several children before but foster

Gusty east canyon winds will develop starting Thursday in the ABQ Metro

Wetter weather will develop across parts of New Mexico late this week. A strong east wind moves into Albuquerque Thursday night.
It was still a windy day for parts of New Mexico, with the highest winds gusts along and north of I-40, but also breezier weather in the southern part of the state. Temperatures were also slightly cooler across the northern half of New Mexico. Tonight, winds are dying down even as a backdoor cold front is moving into the state from the east. This backdoor front will sp

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Albuquerque police cracking down on crime at city bus stops

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A two-day operation targeting bus stops along the Central corridor led to a handgun, fentanyl, and 17 felony warrants cleared. "The warrants ranged from auto theft, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault," said APD's southeast area Commander Luke Languit.
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City of Albuquerque looking for new operator of westside shelter

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – As the City of Albuquerque works to revitalize its Westside Emergency Housing Center, it's also on the hunt for someone to run the place after the current operator announced it won't renew its contract.
The WEHC is in the process of a refresh. "The first dorm refresh is completed this week. The new beds are going to be built and installed next week," said Maria Wolfe, Homeless Innovations Officer for the city.
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Police release new information in deadly Las Cruces crash

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – New information has been released about a crash in Las Cruces that resulted in one death and 14 injuries last month. The 69-year-old driver of a Ford Explorer says she mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake as she pulled into a parking space in front of a Savers thrift store. Pamela Kaye Nelson, 67, was killed in the crash.Civil suit settled in shooting of Native American activist at protest of Spanish conquistador statueThe Las Cruces Fire

Albuquerque City Council allows development in neighborhood to move forward

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuquerque City Councilors have unanimously denied the appeal of a City of Albuquerque Environmental Planning Commission decision for a ten-acre development in a westside neighborhood. The site plans to have more than a dozen townhomes, a cannabis retailer, offices, and restaurants.Residents raise concerns over North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center plansNeighbors in the Bosque del Acres neighborhood told KRQE News 13 they aren't against development happen

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Biden says he'll stop sending offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah

(The Hill) — President Biden on Wednesday warned he would stop supplying Israel with offensive weapons like bombs and artillery shells if Israeli forces launch an invasion of Rafah, laying down a clear line amid outcry over the conflict in Gaza."Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs and other ways in which they go after population centers,” Biden told CNN’s Erin Burnett in an interview.Story continues below
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Tennessee couple says suspected burglar took a shower before taking their stuff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A couple says a suspected burglar took a shower and ate some food before stealing about $400 worth of items from their home in Memphis, Tennessee, last month.Tara Carter and Lucas Healy said the suspect got in through an unlocked door late at night and stayed in the house for nearly an hour.Story continues below
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NMDOT: Rio del Oso Bridge closure to cause 'significant delays'

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has shut down U.S. 84 in both directions at the bridge over the Rio del Oso. They say a NMDOT inspector found damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge and they believe it was caused by a contractor during repairs.Civil suit settled in shooting of Native American activist at protest of Spanish conquistador statueNMDOT says their staff is checking to see just how extensive the damage to the bridge i

Residents raise concerns over North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center plans

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Northeast Albuquerque is closer than ever to getting an aquatic center they've been promised for decades, but there are worries now that the city won't prioritize what some neighbors call the most important part of the project.Story continues below
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Another APD officer placed on leave as part of DWI Unit investigation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says another officer has been placed on leave related to an investigation into the department's DWI Unit. APD spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said Officer Matthew Trahan was notified he is part of an investigation and was placed on leave. Trahan has been with APD since 2006 and was part of the DWI Unit from 2014 to 2016.Related Coverage:APD DWI officer under federal probe let suspected drunk driver go homeABQ Police Dept. prov

Lobo basketball lands 6-8 high school recruit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Lobo's latest high school recruit officially committed to New Mexico on Wednesday. Daniel Thomas, a 6-8 forward/center from Carter High School in Dallas, TX posted his commitment on social media.Lobo basketball announces future home-and-home seriesThomas is ranked as a three-star player per Verbal Commits and had other offers from Dallas Baptist, Troy and Edward Waters. He joins 6-10 forward Jovan Milicevic and 6-2 guard Kayde Dodson in this year's high

8th grader sets New Mexico softball home run record

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – For a second consecutive year, there is a new home run queen in New Mexico high school softball. The new crown has gone to a player who isn't even in high school yet, as 8th grader Malie Satete, representing West Las Vegas, set the new mark. Satete mashed a record-setting 21st home run on Tuesday night against Robertson.Diego Pavia holding football camp on May 18"It's really great to have that title now," said Satete. "I just went up to the plate, just trying

Albuquerque Fire Rescue says outside fire response program was a success

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue says a pilot program to respond to outdoor fires this winter was a success. The department began deploying a brush truck late last year patrolling the city to find and contain fires that break out outside of a building.Man caught on camera dumping trash multiple times at Albuquerque propertyAFR says out of the 3,700 outside fires from December 30 to April 19, Brush Truck 3 and its crew handled nearly half of them. It was the depa

1 injured after shooting at the Albuquerque Convention Center

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says one person was injured after an incident at the Albuquerque Convention Center. APD said they responded to a shooting but said it is not an active shooter situation and that they have a suspect in custody.APD said a victim was taken to the hospital but did not say what their injuries were or their condition.

Española shelter dog competing in national makeover contest

ESPAÑOLA, N.M.(KRQE) – He came into a northern New Mexico animal shelter sick with pounds of matted fur. Now, this dog's impressive transformation is now catching national attention and could even help the shelter that rescued him win a major payday.Story continues below
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Rain chances return heading into the weekend

Wetter weather will develop across parts of New Mexico late this week. A strong east wind moves into Albuquerque Thursday night.
It's still another windy afternoon for parts of New Mexico, with the highest winds gusts along and north of I-40, but also breezier weather in the southern part of the state. Temperatures are slightly cooler today across the northern half of New Mexico as well. Overnight, winds will die down even as a backdoor cold front moves into the state from the east. This backdoo

500 syringes with needles found on pedestrian bridge near Del Norte High School

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A large pile of syringes with needles were found on the pedestrian bridge that students frequently use to get to and from Del Norte High School, according to Albuquerque Public Schools.The syringes were found Wednesday morning. APS Police notified the city, and a Parks and Recreation Department employee who collects sharps was sent to pick them up. A spokesperson for the department said the employee collected 500 syringes on the city-maintained bridge t

Man caught on camera dumping trash multiple times at Albuquerque property

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A serial litterer, caught on camera, is causing a lot of frustration for an Albuquerque property owner who said that person keeps dumping trash on his property and getting away with it. KRQE News 13 has the surveillance footage.
"He clearly doesn't know that he's being videotaped," said David Edwards, who owns the property.
Not once, not twice, but three times in about a month—Edwards caught a man on camera roll up to his lot near Pennsylvania Street a

Albuquerque 'Vehicle for Change' conference coming back for fourth year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The 4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference is coming back to Albuquerque. The conference will take place throughout Albuquerque between May 30 and June 2. The events culminate at the Albuquerque Lowrider Supershow at the Albuquerque Convention Center.According to a city press release, the event provides networking opportunities for lowrider communities, police departments, school systems, and city officials from around the country and provides them with te

'Operation MetaPhile' catches two online predators in the act amid New Mexico's fight against Meta platforms

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – While New Mexico's top prosecutor is suing Facebook and Instagram claiming the platforms are putting kids in danger. The Attorney General now said an undercover operation shows how child predators are continuing to use the sites to target New Mexico children. That undercover operation had agents making profiles posing as a 12-year-old girl.
"This operation was focused on proving one specific point that is that the danger presented by Meta and its social medi

UNM earns Mountain West golfer, coach of the year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Yearly awards in the Mountain West for golf were announced on Wednesday. UNM was well represented, as three members of the Lobos were given awards.Lobo basketball announces future home-and-home seriesSenior Bastian Amat was named Mountain West golfer of the year, head coach Jake Harrington was named Mountain West coach of the year, and senior Albert Boneta was named to the all-Mountain West team.Amat is the highest-ranked Mountain West golfer in the country

APD to expand gunshot detection system to popular shopping centers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Albuquerque Police is expanding its gunshot detection system to a big shopping area in Albuquerque. Police said theShotSpotter technology will soon cover ABQ Uptown, the Winrock Town Center, and the Coronado Center."When the decision came that we were going to be expanding ShotSpotter, I wanted to make sure that we included areas where we have lots of people within the city area that could be impacted by an incident where we had an active shooter,

Lobo basketball announces future home-and-home series

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team has announced a new home-and-home series for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. UNM will host VCU this upcoming season on December 18 and travel to Richmond in the 2025-2026 season at a date to be determined.Story continues below
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Albuquerque therapist accused of sexually assaulting teen patient

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – An Albuquerque therapist is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage patient. According to a criminal complaint, 33-year-old Krishan Vemulapalli had seen the patient for four years but began paying "physical attention" to her last year.Man from Gallup sentenced for sexual abuse of minorsInvestigators say she learned about sexual assault and harassment in a health class and started recording the encounters with Vemulapalli on her Apple Watch. He is now charg

AFR: 2 vehicles crash into building on Menaul

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue says two vehicles were involved in a crash that ended with them in a building. Just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, AFR responded to a call near Menaul and San Mateo.
They say a driver ran into an unoccupied vehicle pushing it into a vacant business space. AFR says there was damage to nearby suites but the businesses were able to stay open. The driver was taken to the hospital to be evaluated and there were no other injuries.

West Mesa neighborhood getting lights, roundabout

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is installing a new roundabout and lights in the Tierra Oeste neighborhood. The goal is to boost safety, the city says.“This is a major project that will bring many benefits to the Tierra Oeste neighborhood,” Jennifer Turner, the interim director of the Municipal Development Department, said in a press release. “When we convert an intersection to a roundabout, we see fewer speeders, fewer crashes, and traffic flows b

New Mexico judges must now put reoffenders behind bars until case review

*Editor's Note: This story has been updated to provide clarification on the rule change.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico courts have new rules surrounding the decision to keep people accused of crimes behind bars before they get a trial.The rules now require judges to hold individuals in custody if they are re-arrested for certain crimes while awaiting trial for any felony. They must be in custody at least until a judge reviews their case. Judges also have to hold re-offenders aw