KRQE Newsfeed: Police chase, Financial literacy classes for high schoolers, Calm and windy, Flamenco program, ABQ BioPark unique resident
Jan 16, 2025
Thursday's Top Stories
Video shows Santa Fe man accused of spending the night inside a Walmart
Bill aims to encourage schools to ban phones from the classroom in New Mexico
New Mexico senator backs Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Albuquerque launches survey to look into how many people have a career in the arts
APD: Albuquerque sees decrease in car thefts
Thursday's Five Facts
[1] VIDEO: APD helicopter video shows officers chasing suspect who tried to hide in a bush - A new video shows the moments Albuquerque police used their helicopter to track down a suspected drunk driver accused of ramming a police vehicle. Last month, police say the driver Ricardo Mones was doing a burnout in a parking lot downtown. APD said when they approached him, Mones reversed into a police car and took off going the wrong way on Lead. Police say Mones wreaked of alcohol and was slurring his words during his arrest.
[2] Albuquerque Public Schools add financial literacy class to graduation requirements - Albuquerque Public School students entering high school in the fall will now have to complete a financial literacy class to graduate. The measure aligns with legislation signed into law last year which requires school districts across the state to implement the changes.
[3] Mild & breezy before winter storm moves into New Mexico - Cold air but not as cold air is the big weather story this morning as compared to Wednesday morning. Despite some clouds in far-northern mountain areas, as well as South New Mexico, with mostly clear skies with the dry air. Temperatures for nearly all are still below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but temperatures will rise with even drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.
[4] New Mexico flamenco classes aim to inspire young learners - Some children from across the state are now learning the art of flamenco. The free program at the Mesa Verde Community Center has been in session since August. The National Institute of Flamenco said it's just one of many outreach classes in its "Flamenco In Your Neighborhood" initiative. They are now expanding beyond the metro to Taos, Hobbs, and Los Lunas. The program has seen an increase in growth over the last year.
[5] ABQ BioPark shows off unique resident - The ABQ BioPark is shining a spotlight on one of its residents with a unique feature. The BioPark's blue-green chromis named "Butt-less" by staff lost its tail at some point in life. Butt-less adapted to swim without it and has been thriving for seven years now.