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.
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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.

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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

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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

Former Clovis officer charged with multiple crimes

CLOVIS, N.M.(KRQE)-- A former police officer has turned himself in after a warrant was issued, Clovis Police Department said.According to police, Frank Careri, who used to be an officer in Clovis, turned himself in on Friday morning. He was wanted on multiple charges.
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FDA denies approval for MDMA therapy for PTSD

(The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday denied approval of an MDMA-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the manufacturer said, a major setback for the use of psychedelic drugs as medicine.Drug company Lykos Therapeutics said the FDA told them the treatment "could not be approved based on data submitted to date."Lykos said the FDA has requested an additional Phase 3 trial to further study the safety and efficacy of the treatment, but such studies

Isotopes and Dion's summer reading program sees record-breaking participation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It was a record-breaking turnout for this year's summer reading program hosted by Dions and the Albuquerque Isotopes. More than 7,600 students participated in this year's Club Read with more than 55,000 books being read for the program.Albuquerque mayor wants to bring back ‘Better Way Forward’ programThe program encourages students to keep reading during the summer and rewards them with free pizza, Isotopes' tickets, and a grand prize. The grand

Albuquerque cemetery could be added to the city's landmark list

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – It's a cemetery in southeast Albuquerque, with many styles of headstones and tombs and with names you might recognize from downtown street signs. It's where city founders, governors, and rough riders, to name a few, were laid to rest.Story continues below
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1 injured after Railrunner collides with vehicle in Los Lunas

LOS LUNAS, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico State Police said the Railrunnrer collided with a vehicle near NM 314 and Main in Los Lunas. Officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the area.VIDEO: Man accused of trying to grab officer’s gun during Downtown kerfuffleNMSP said a male was in the vehicle and injured in the collision. His current condition is not known. There were no injuries on the train. The crash is under investigation.

Albuquerque man caught with alligator in home facing new charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A bizarre case involving drugs, cash, exotic animals, and a mystery that endures to this day. Whatever happened to the tiger that police and the feds were looking for at an Old Town Albuquerque home? The case is now moving forward against the man investigators found at the home that day.A raid at a home near Old Town in 2022 yields ten pounds of cocaine, two pounds of heroin, 40 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl pills, and $40,000 in cash; along with a three-foo

Second teen charged for murder of man trying to stop car theft in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A second teen has been arrested for the murder of a man who was trying to stop his car from being stolen. Andres Pedroza was 16 years old in December when the victim, Adrian Vallejos, was shot and killed in his driveway near Gibson and 98th Street.Santa Fe police identify suspect in 83-year-old man’s murder, link him to other crimeThe Albuquerque Police Department said the victim confronted Pedroza and 18-year-old Juanito Montoya who were trying

VIDEO: Man accused of trying to grab officer's gun during Downtown kerfuffle

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

More showers and storms for some

Heavy rainfall has begun across the Northern part of the state this afternoon. This rainfall will greatly impact Northeast New Mexico. The NWS has issued a Flood Watch from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the eastern edge of the state. This Flood Watch will be in place until the evening of August 8th. Flooding at the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar is likely.Looking forward to the weekend showers should persist for the North and the West through Sunday. By early next week, the high pressure

HSI: 13 migrants, alleged smuggler arrested at Central El Paso stash house

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For the second time this week, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso special agents arrested undocumented migrants found inside a stash house in El Paso, the agency said in a news release.This time, special agents arrested 13 migrants and arrested an alleged smuggler on Thursday, Aug. 8 at a Central El Paso house rented through the Airbnb application.Photos courtesy of HSIPhotos courtesy of HSI56 migrants rescued from Central EP stash house
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Crime Stoppers asking for info in southeast Albuquerque shooting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Crime Stoppers is asking for help finding the people involved in a shooting in southeast Albuquerque on Sunday. Just before noon, one person was shot near Central and Indiana Street. At least check, they were recovering at the hospital.Albuquerque man sentenced to five years for shooting at plasma centerPolice are looking for a man and anyone who may have been inside a red GMC Yukon SUV which police believe was stolen. The license plate on the SUV was