October 31st, 2011 at 6:03 pm by John Smith under Weather
Tomorrow will be another warm day with westerly winds. The east will be especially warm as the air slides down the east slopes of the mountains, compresses, and heats. Temperatures will be up to 20° above normal for this time of the year. However, the warm temps are short lived as a storm system passes to the north Wednesday. Most of the precipitation will move through Wyoming and Colorado, with extreme northern communities, such as Raton and Red River, picking up a couple of inches of snow.
The much bigger story with this system is the potent cold front that will slide through the state from north to south. Highs on Wednesday will be up to 35° cooler in the east, 25° cooler in central sections, and 20° cooler in the west. Temperatures will rebound a bit on Thursday and Friday before another system passes by over the weekend. Again this system will deliver only limited moisture to the north with another cool down for much of the state.
October 31st, 2011 at 3:18 pm by Hawa Konte under Community Affairs, Photos
From photojournalist Bob Thomas: Photos: Underwater pumpkin carving
October 31st, 2011 at 3:09 pm by Mark Ronchetti under Weather
There are two storms headed in our direction over the next five or so days. The problem is both systems now look like they will turn a little too far north to help out much with precip. However, both systems will be nice enough to crank up the winds and drop temps significantly.
The first storm will come in on Wednesday and skim the NE. The northern mountains will have the best chance for a few inches of snow. Here in the metro the major effect of this system will be gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures.
After a few days to recover the next system comes in early this weekend. This storm too will not score a direct hit but rather skim the state to the north and drive another cold front through the area.
October 31st, 2011 at 2:11 pm by Hawa Konte under News
A swat situation at 12th Street and Aztec in northwest Albuquerque put Garfield Middle school on lockdown and put Valley High School and Griegos Elementary on a shelter-in-place Monday.
APS has since lifted the lockdown and shelter-in-place.
Full story http://bit.ly/sKpDKv
Photo by photojournalist Mike Lovely:
October 31st, 2011 at 1:31 pm by Hawa Konte under News, Photos
Police responded to Arroyo Villas 4701 Irving Boulevard in northwest Albuquerque Monday after reports of a meth lab.
A hazmat team also responded to the scene.
After a search of the are no meth lab was found.
However, police have arrested Gilbert Serrano, 29, because he has 4 to 5 miscellaneous warrants for traffic and 3 felony warrants for burglary.
Photos by photojournalist Dominic Crespin:
October 31st, 2011 at 8:38 am by Hawa Konte under Community Affairs
An aquatic jack-o-lantern. Photo courtesy of ABQ BioPark.
On Monday, October 31, Aquarium divers are carving jack-o-lanterns underwater in the Shark Tank during the afternoon dive from 2-3 p.m.
Divers will be jumping into the tank with prepared hollow pumpkins to carve faces and designs. The sea turtles, angel fish and other curious tank inhabitants will nibble at the extra pumpkin bits and swim curiously around and through the finished jack-o-lanterns.
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October 31st, 2011 at 8:00 am by Hawa Konte under Photos
Photo by Jared Serrano submitted via Report It!
October 30th, 2011 at 4:02 pm by Hawa Konte under Community Affairs
HALLOWEEN TIPS FOR PARENTS FROM “THE DENTIST”
Suckers, taffy and caramel candies are bad because they give the teeth a constant sugar bath. However, candies made with Malic and Citric acid are in a new category of “bad,” as some have acidic PH levels close to what’s found in Battery Acid!
Best treat for your teeth while trick or treating is chocolate.
Parents can help their kids’ teeth by carrying a water bottle while trick or treating and encouraging kids to drink. The swishing of water in the mouth will help wash the sugar away from teeth.
FIFTH ANNUAL CANDY BUY BACK AFTER HALLOWEEN
Kids can come to Cosmetic Dentistry of New Mexico (6800 Montgomery Blvd-Suite M) 3:00-5:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to trade in their sweets for cash and a new toothbrush! We’ll pay $1 a pound and get the treats to the troops through Blue Star Moms!
Worst candy offenders (in order): Warheads Sour Spray, Wonka Fun Dip Powder, Altoids Mango Sours, Wonka Pixy Stix Powder, WarHeads Sour Rips Roll, Mentos fruit chew, Lemon Heads, Sweet Tarts Shock, Baby Bottle Pop Powder, Skittles, Sour punch Straws, Sweetarts and Spree.
October 30th, 2011 at 12:16 pm by Hawa Konte under News
Crews are responding to a structure fire at the Cerro Colorado Landfill at 18000 Cerro Colorado.
There are reports that smoke and flames can be seen.
It is not known what is inside the building but the building is described as a commercial structure.
Stay with KRQE for more updates.
October 30th, 2011 at 11:24 am by Hawa Konte under Community Affairs, Photos
From reporter Crystal Gutierrez: Vendors work through the chilly weather and shoppers browse the booths at Saturday’s growers market in Downtown Albuquerque.
