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02-06-2025
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Bloomfield officer dies, Bernalillo County shelter, Cooler weather, 2nd St. and Rio Bravo construction, Balloon Museum turns 20
UNM researchers make new discovery about Yellowstone National Park supervolcano Kirtland Air Force Base wraps up 2025 Air Fiesta NM United loses to Phoenix Rising FC in shootout on Saturday Going the distance with ultramarathon runner Megan Eckert Locals and tourists enjoy live music in Old Town Proposal looks to bring more housing, hotel, and entertainment to Old Town 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine', FBI says [1] Bloomfield police officer dies days after being shot during traffic stop – Bloomfield Chief of Police Phillip Francisco announced Sunday that Bloomfield police Officer Timothy Ontiveros died from injuries sustained after being shot during a traffic stop. Ontiveros was shot in the neck and shoulder by Dennis Armenta. A fellow officer returned fire, killing Armenta. Ontiveros was later taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital on Tuesday. Ontiveros had been with the Bloomfield Police Department since December 2024 and had also worked with the Farmington Police Department. [2] Senior dog adopted after 128 days at Bernalillo County shelter – With over 140 dogs in their care, the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is asking for help giving furry friends a home. The shelter says one of its dogs, Chica, had been waiting for over four months at the shelter before officially being adopted. The shelter's biggies hurdle is overpopulation, with just 11 vet techs to care for over 200 animals. Shelter staff are hoping to get more people to adopt, reminding people that adoptions are free and each pet comes either spayed or neutered. [3] Active weather to start the workweek – Through the morning, isolated to scattered showers and storm chances will continue across most of the state. Much cooler temperatures will be in place across most of New Mexico today, but with some daytime heating, widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop through late this evening. A couple of these could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and small hail. There is a risk of burn scar flash flooding Monday as well. On and off showers and storms are likely for the Albuquerque Metro and much of New Mexico. [4] 2nd St./Rio Bravo intersection to close for construction on June 18 – Starting on June 18 and going through June 22, road crews will get started on roadwork at 2nd Street and Rio Bravo Blvd. Construction began about a year ago, at the nearby Princeton Dr. and Rio Bravo Blvd. intersection and stretching all the way to I-25. This upcoming project will bring several improvements to this intersection of roads, walking trails, and train tracks. During the closure, traffic will be diverted further down 2nd Street, towards Woodward Rd. The full construction project is not expected to be complete until December. [5] Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum turns 20 – In honor of its 20th birthday, a new exhibit is now on display at the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. Since 2005, the museum has been a place where the unique spirit of Albuquerque ballooning comes alive for everyone to enjoy. A new exhibit honors the balloon museum's beginnings while inspiring future generations to keep ballooning thriving in the state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Hundreds flock to Kirtland to watch military skydiving, aerobatics
Jun. 1—People sat in their lawn chairs and held loved ones while looking up at the sky where they saw the U.S. Army Parachute Team jump out of a plane and showcase their skills and planes — including a MiniJet — roar across the sky. "It's just a baby," New Mexico Tech student Atticus Stewart said as the MiniJet flew upside down before turning around and speeding past the spectators. "The Minijet is over 1,000 pounds lighter and 60 mph faster than any current Indy car," an announcer said. "No way," Stewart said. "That's crazy." Stewart was one of hundreds of people to attend the final day of the Kirtland Air Fiesta, which began Saturday at Kirtland Air Force Base. Aside from jumps by the U.S. Army Parachute Team — also known as the Golden Knights — people watched the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina perform as well as a comprehensive showcase by the 58th Special Operations Wing, including the MC-130, AC-130, HC-130, HH-60, Huey and CV-22 aircraft. They also saw a F-35 fighter jet, a fifth-generation stealth plane, zoom across the clear skies. The event also included live demonstrations and "static demonstrations," where guests went inside military aircraft including the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye and B-52 Stratofortress. "It is a good historical footprint of aviation history," said Greg Holmes with the Roadrunner Convoy, an event participant. Albuquerque resident Ashley Dunbar said she was glad to be back at Air Fiesta, which last took place in 2019. "It brings back a sense of normalcy, after years of social distancing and the pandemic and all that," she said. The event also provided a chance for 6-year-old Cora Scott to see the planes and jets, which she said "are really cool." "This is her opportunity to get up close to something she always admires in the sky," said Cora Scott's mother, Marla Scott. It is also a way for people to get to see another side of the military. "It almost makes it to where they're real people," Marla Scott said. Kirtland wanted to make sure people in the community had a chance to see what it does and to "come out and experience" all the different aircraft it has, Air Fiesta director, Lt. Col. Andrew Freitag, said in an interview, adding "we're thinking" the event could take place every two years. South Valley resident Marie Trujillo said she attended the event because she loves looking at military planes and wanted to honor her brother who served in the military. "This is awesome," she said. "This keeps the kids busy and it's entertaining." As Trujillo's grandson, Malekai McMurray, 14, looked at the planes, he said, "I would love to be in one, one day."
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Kirtland Air Force Base wraps up 2025 Air Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was day two of the 2025 Air Fiesta at Kirtland Air Force Base, and the crowds were just as excited for another round of the air show spectacular. Families came out in droves to appreciate the sights, sounds, and fun that can only be found at Air Fiesta. Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta But the gathering is also about building a community with the city. 'So having people walk through, ask questions– to show our, our presence and then like show the support for them, and they show the support for us, that's an amazing community we're building here,' said Capt. William Waters, United States Air Force. According to officials, the 2025 Air Fiesta drew more than 30,000 attendees. Officials said they will be back next year, and they can't wait to see the people of Albuquerque again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-06-2025
- General
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2nd St./Rio Bravo intersection to close for construction on June 18
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction is gearing up for a big road construction project this summer on an extremely busy Albuquerque intersection. Starting on June 18 and going through June 22, road crews will get started on roadwork at 2nd Street and Rio Bravo Blvd. Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta Construction began about a year ago, just down the street at the nearby Princeton Dr. and Rio Bravo Blvd. intersection and stretching all the way to I-25. This upcoming project will bring several improvements to this intersection of roads, walking trails, and train tracks. 'The road is being widened to 6 lanes. Three lanes in each direction. And we're installing a sidewalk on the north side of the road, where there previously wasn't one. And the southside has a trail that we'll also be improved….the railroad will be widened to match the road section, which is six lanes,' said Rodrigo Eichwald, Engineering Program Manager, Bernalillo County. During the closure, traffic will be diverted further down 2nd Street, towards Woodward Rd. Even though full closures will be sporadic, the full construction project is not expected to be complete until December. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-05-2025
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Pilots practice ahead of Kirtland Air Force Base's Air Fiesta this weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Precision in the sky. That's the goal this weekend at Kirtland Air Force Base, as their popular Air Fiesta returns after a long hiatus. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque business owner faces murder charge for shooting fleeing shoplifter News: Las Vegas deputy charged with aggravated battery and robbery Business: A downtown Albuquerque shoe shine parlor is still serving patrons after nearly a century Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 30-June 5? Kirtland Air Fiesta and more After six years, Kirtland Air Force Base's Air Fiesta is back, and on Friday, they were out practicing for this weekend's event. 'You want to make sure that you've got your tactics down pat. You want to make sure that you know your routine is tight because this is the first air show in six years. You don't want to go out there and disappoint. We want everything to be perfect. We want precision out there,' said Chief of Media at the Kirtland Air Force Base Public Affairs Office, Robert Smith. Base officials said this weekend's event was two years in the making, and although the fiesta hasn't happened in six years, they hope, after this year, to make it every two to three years: a chance for the general public to see the Air Force in action. 'Not everybody gets to see these things on a day-to-day basis,' said Smith. From cargo planes to vintage planes, visitors can get an up-close look at powerful aircraft on the ground and in the sky. Smith added, 'For those of us on Kirtland, you see some of the cargo aircraft, but we don't see these fighter aircraft every day.' With demonstrations of how the planes refuel mid-air and some big performances too, including the U.S. Army's parachute team, the Golden Knights. The event is free to the public. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the event runs until 5 p.m. Visitors are asked to go to one of the park and ride locations, including the Isleta Amphitheater and Gateway Center on Gibson. 'All you do is park there, we get you here, have a great time, and then we'll bus you right back,' said Smith. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
