Raising Cane's opens Rio Rancho location - Albuquerque news - NewsLocker (2024)

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – Raising Cane's opened another location in New Mexico Thursday, this location in Rio Rancho on the corner of Unser and Southern.
This is the third location opened in the Metro, joining the location near Wyoming and Indian School and the other near Montgomery and San Mateo. The restaurant has hired more than 130 employees to run the location.

FDA rescinds ban on Juul products

(The Hill) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was rescinding its order to ban the sale of Juul electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, in light of new case law.About two years ago, the FDA banned Juul from selling and marketing its e-cigarette products, saying at the time the company had failed to prove keeping its products on the market “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”Juul products have been available for purchase since then, as the

'Touch-A-Truck' event to be held June 15 at Franklin Plaza

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is hosting their third annual "Touch-A-Truck" event June 13. It's a chance for families with children of all ages to get close to fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars and road construction equipment.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held at Franklin Plaza. There will also be food trucks and activities for kids.
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Schools fear job cuts as emergency pandemic funding runs out

(The Hill) -- The education industry is bracing for potential job cuts and reduced raises as a major batch of coronavirus pandemic funding is set to dry up. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants, which will end in September, have been used to assist students with the mental health and test score problems that came with COVID-19, including adding positions from counselors to reading specialists. Now, those jobs may be the first to go as federal funding runs o

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National Doughnut Day: How to get free treats at Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) – You've already been looking forward to Friday, and now there's an extra sweet way to finish off the week.In honor of National Doughnut Day (celebrated on the first Friday in June), doughnut shops across the nation are offering free treats with qualifying purchases — or no purchases at all, in some cases.Story continues below
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More scorching temperatures expected across New Mexico Friday

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Friday morning is warm across New Mexico, with mostly to partly sunny skies. More moisture is making it feel humid in eastern NM and the middle to upper Rio Grande Valley. Clouds have been moving in from the south, and we will see cloudier skies today through the weekend, all across the state. Showers and storms will build over the mountain terrain this afternoon, and these will move off of the mountains to the lower elevations during the late afternoon and ev

KRQE Newsfeed: Stolen merchandise, New lawsuit, Hot temperatures continue, BioPark giraffe celebration, Ute Lake

Friday's Top StoriesSuspect in Albuquerque murder charged with DWIAlbuquerque Indian School Cemetery at 4H Park to get a fenceIndios Fire in Rio Arriba County grows to 11,500 acres and 86% containedBlue 2 Fire 7,532 acres in size and 87% containedWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Pat Sajak’s final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode airs tonightNew Mexican musician hospitalized in Rome, family trying to bring him home
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What's happening around New Mexico June 7-13

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –Check out community events around New Mexico from June 7-13.Albuquerque
June 7 Zoo Music - Grupo Bella – This performance at the BioPark Zoo begins at 7:00 p.m. Animal habitats close at 8:00 p.m.June 7 Pride Prefest at Balloon Fiesta Park – This free all-ages event is an opportunity to preview what Pride Fest has to offer with music, exhibitors, food, an open mic, outdoor art show, dancing, and educational events. Event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00

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Trump calls for Jan. 6 committee members to be indicted

(The Hill) - Former President Trump on Thursday fumed over a federal judge ordering his longtime ally Steve Bannon to report to prison, calling for members of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot to be indicted.Trump called it a "Total and Complete American Tragedy" that Bannon and Peter Navarro, another former aide, have been ordered to prison for separately refusing to comply with the congressional investigation led by the now-disbandedHouse Jan. 6 committee.The forme

Pat Sajak's final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode airs tonight

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air on Friday.Sajak’s co-host and letter turnerVanna White paid an emotional tributeto her partner on Thursday’s episode, calling him “like a brother” and a “true lifelong friend.” In the pre-recorded video that featured clips and photos of their 41 years as co-workers, she added that their person

2 men arrested, charged with child abuse and kidnapping after NMSP encounter

LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KRQE) – Two men have been arrested after being accused of smuggling children across the border. New Mexico State Police report that on May 29, an officer pulled over an SUV on I-25 near Las Cruces after noticing passengers in the back seat were not wearing seatbelts.
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More heat on the way Friday

Record high temperatures are being set across New Mexico today. Temperatures cool off by Sunday as rain chances increase.It was a very hot afternoon Thursday all across New Mexico, with highs climbing into the 90s and triple-digits across most of the state. Albuquerque officially reached 100° for the first time this year. This is the second earliest 100° day on record. Record high temperatures were also recorded across parts of the state today. A few spotty showers tried to develop over

Albuquerque students learn about bicycling and nutrition

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Students at Inez Science and Technology Magnet School got learn about nutrition and biking on Thursday. Cycle Kids is a national program teaching elementary students about the importance of nutrition and safe biking.ABQ BioPark holding 30th birthday bash for June the giraffeA program representative says the goal of the program is for children to make better lifestyle choices hoping the program will help students better focus in the classroom by getting physi

Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid at Santa Fe home

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – Thousands of dollars in merchandise swiped from stores all around Santa Fe were found stashed in an unassuming home. Now, two people are behind bars as investigators sift through the evidence of a major retail theft operation."Earlier today agents from our office in coordination with Santa Fe police executed a raid at that home," said New Mexico Attorney General, Raúl Torrez.Story continues below
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ABQ BioPark holding 30th birthday bash for June the giraffe

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A giraffee at the Albuquerque BioPark is about to turn 30 years old and the BioPark has a big birthday bash planned. June is the oldest reticulated giraffe at the zoo and her 30th birthday is significant because the median age for a female of her species is around 20 years. In fact, it's believed June is the fifth oldest female reticulated giraffe in North America.115 New Mexico students receive more than $120K in scholarshipsTo celebrate her big day, the B

City of Santa Fe looking for volunteers to participate in heat map study

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – Santa Fe's Environmental Service Division is asking for volunteers to help gather data on summer weather. The Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign Grant has been awarded to Santa Fe through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.New Mexican musician hospitalized in Rome, family trying to bring him homeNOAA says the purpose of the study is to collect heat data which will provide the organization with accurate information on the heat experienced by th

Notah Begay to bring historic golf event for UNM, NMSU

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Pueblo of Santa Ana and Notah Begay III are bringing a first-of-its-kind golf event to New Mexico. Set to take place at Twin Warriors, four college teams — New Mexico, New Mexico State, Stanford, and Texas — will compete in a match-play event on national television.The event, set to take place during Balloon Fiesta week October 8 and 9, will feature both the men's and women's team for all schools. The teams will compete in a round-robin

Suspect in Albuquerque murder charged with DWI

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) - He's accused of murder, but for the last year and a half, a judge has allowed him to live at home with his grandma. Now that suspect is accused of driving drunk.The murder victim's family is upset as they said the suspect shouldn’t have been allowed to put other people's lives in danger. "He loved to make friends and meet new people. He was just really a good guy,” said Tom Vencill, brother of William Vencill.Story continues below
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Albuquerque Indian School Cemetery at 4H Park to get a fence

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A sacred final resting place in an Albuquerque park, has sparked calls for years, to better protect it. Now, after years of community input, the city has a new plan."The fence itself is just going to be going around the burial site itself," said Terry Sloan, City of Albuquerque, Intergovernmental Tribal Liaison.Story continues below
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Bernalillo County creates documentary on illegal dumping on Parajito Mesa

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – Illegal dumping has been a problem on Albuquerque's westside for years and now Bernalillo County is highlighting its efforts to clean it up. The county created a mini-documentary called Pajarito Mesa: Don't Tread On Us, centering on 65,000 scrap tires left on a property.Navy cleaning up after F-35 jet crash in New MexicoThe county received $371,000 to clean the site. Families say they are fed up with the trash. "So that makes me feel sad because they are not

Record high and triple-digit heat across New Mexico

Record high temperatures are being set across New Mexico today. Temperatures cool off this weekend as rain chances increase.It is a very hot afternoon Thursday all across New Mexico, with highs climbing into the 90s and triple-digits across most of the state. Albuquerque officially reached 100° for the first time this year. This is the second earliest 100° day on record. Record high temperatures are also occurring across parts of the state today as well. A few spotty showers have tried t

Family of armed Albuquerque man shot and killed during shoplifting incident sues city

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The family of a man shot and killed by the Albuquerque Police Department is suing the department. That deadly police shooting happened in November 2023 near the Cottonwood Mall as officers chased an armed man accused of shoplifting.Story continues below
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Nigerian man to serve prison time after defrauding New Mexico woman tricked into 'romance scheme'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A Nigerian national has received 52-month prison sentence after pleading guilty wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says Uchenna Nlemchi worked with a co-conspirator to steal from a 56-year-old New Mexico widow.The DOJ says the co-conspirator promised to marry the woman, but asked for money for supposed "business expenses." The woman sent over $375,000 from her retirement account and from a home equ

New Mexican musician hospitalized in Rome, family trying to bring him home

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – A New Mexico musician is stuck in the hospital overseas and his family is fighting to bring him back home. The family tells usit's been a heartbreaking time."He's just a wonderful family man. A talented musician and it's just so heartbreaking that this tragedy happened the way it did," said Crystle Lucero, singer and former bandmate.Story continues below
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New Mexico's population will decline after 2035, experts predicts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico's population has been growing for decades, but the latest prediction from the University of New Mexico Geospatial & Population Studies (UNM-GPS) office predicts that the state's population will top out in 2035, and the state will see an aging population as well.“Our population is experiencing a rapidly changing age structure. New Mexico will have a greater share of seniors in the coming years while also experiencing a decline in the

New Mexico's population will decline after 2035, experts predict

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico's population has been growing for decades, but the latest prediction from the University of New Mexico Geospatial & Population Studies (UNM-GPS) office predicts that the state's population will top out in 2035, and the state will see an aging population as well.“Our population is experiencing a rapidly changing age structure. New Mexico will have a greater share of seniors in the coming years while also experiencing a decline in the

SpaceX Starship completes first test flight without exploding

(The Hill) – The SpaceX Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket, completed its most successful test flight yet on Thursday, returning to Earth without exploding.Thursday’s test flight was Starship’s fourth, and it marked a significant step toward reaching SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s eventual goal of building a reusable rocket that could one day bring people to Mars.The three previous test flights — one in March and two last year — all saw the r

2024 New Mexico Bowl date announced

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The 2024 Isleta New Mexico Bowl officially has a date and time. Historically, the bowl has been played during the opening week of bowl season, but this year it has been moved to late December. The new date and time will kickoff at 12:15 p.m. MT on Saturday, December 28 on ESPN.Story continues below
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Red Lobster could shut down 100 more locations: reports

(NEXSTAR) — More than 100 additional Red Lobster locations across the U.S. may shut down if the company can't renegotiate their leases, according to multiple reports.
The financially-strapped seafood chain said in a new court filing that 228 rejected leases could continue to lose cash under current operations, Restaurant Business reported. Many of those restaurants abruptly closed in May, per CNN, which published a list of looming closures.
Now, approximately 135 more locations are at risk

115 New Mexico students receive more than $120K in scholarships

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – 115 kids from around the state got a boost in their college educations after receiving scholarship money. This is the 37th year the Excellence in Education Scholarship Program has awarded funds.BCSO advisory board holding public meeting on June 12This year, those awards totaled more than $120,000. "We often hear that schools like ours in the South Valley, serving mostly Hispanic students, low income students, can't compete with schools in more affluent areas