Piece of Albuquerque rail history undergoing restoration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A piece of rail history in Albuquerque is getting a facelift, as a local organization looks to return the turntable downtown to its former glory. Operating well into the 2000’s the Albuquerque turntable at the Albuquerque Rail Yards was a pivotal tool getting steam locomotives turned around...
National Rulings December 27 – 31, Carlos Acosta Banned 4 Years
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)-related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU)'s “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.
Wall Colmonoy Launches State-Funded Furnace Apprenticeship Program in Los Lunas, NM
Wall Colmonoy is building the next generation of a skilled furnace workforce by launching a three-year Furnace Apprenticeship Program at its Los Lunas, NM, facility. In partnership with the University of New Mexico-Valencia, Americas Job Center Los Lunas, and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, this...
Albuquerque Museum hosts ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ party
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque families got a head start and celebrated the new year at noon on Wednesday. The Albuquerque Museum hosted a free Noon Year’s Eve party, where guests got to ring in the new year with community games, arts and crafts, and something brand new to the event. “For the first time...
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Jewelry sale to go to Corrales Library
CORRALES — The Friends of Corrales Library are gearing up for the annual jewelry sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7. Before that, however, they need donations from the community. "In preparation for the Third Annual 'Love Your Library' jewelry sale and fundraiser, the Friends of the...
The Albuquerque Journal gets into fundraising for investigative journalism
The issue of investigative journalism is EXTREMELY hot right now. The revelations of fraud in Somali daycare centers by independent journalist Nick Shirley and the response by many media outlets like CNN (which seems to be to investigate Shirley, not the fraud) only further highlights the corporate media’s...
Albuquerque city councilor asking for funding to address housing needs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A city councilor wants to address housing needs in uptown Albuquerque, and she’s asking lawmakers to help make it happen. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, who represents District 7, said Albuquerque’s northeast heights is in need of more stable housing and affordable apartments. With the...
Albuquerque mayor names interim police chief
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has appointed Cecily Barker as interim Albuquerque Police Department Chief. Barker will lead the department while the city conducts a nationwide search for a permanent replacement. A 20-year veteran at APD, Barker currently serves as Deputy Chief for the Field...
I-40 west reopens following closure due to semi-truck crash near Route 66 casino
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of Interstate 40 west near the Route 66 Casino are back open after being closed due to a crash. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said the crash involved a semi-truck. No other information was provided.

















