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Melissa Torres

Albuquerque

Reporter 🌞 Anchor @KRQE| Latina 🇵🇷 | Bicultural Bilingual Biliterate | Story ideas 💡 [email protected]

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  • 4 days ago | krqe.com | Melissa Torres

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The victim in a shooting that happened last Sunday in downtown Albuquerque has died. One week ago, APD arrested the two teens accused of the shooting after a fight with the victim. On May 4, APD found that David Segura had been shot. The two 18-year-olds, Matthew Akugue and Isaiah Martinez, were accused of shooting Segura, following a verbal altercation that quickly became violent. On Friday, both came before a judge for their pre-trial hearing.

  • 1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Melissa Torres

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The city of Albuquerque is putting dollars directly into the hands of families in need. The Guaranteed Basic Income program provides qualifying families with several hundred dollars a month, no strings attached. Officials say that this program is based on a similar one that launched in Santa Fe three years ago. "Most people want to improve their situation. Most people want to have a better life. It's really the system that keeps people in the situation that they are in.

  • 1 week ago | krqe.com | Melissa Torres

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Spring is here, and that means the return of the Rail Yards Market. The market kicked off on Sunday for its 12th season, and one vendor has been there to see it all year after year. “It’s great, I love this community event. I go as often as I can. l look forward to it between May and October, and I try to go every weekend if possible,” shared Stanley Cassavant, who is a seasoned market goer, coming with his little pup, Penny.

  • 1 week ago | kdvr.com | Melissa Torres

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque family fought against all odds to ensure their baby’s survival after a rare diagnosis that affects about 1,600 babies in the United States every year. “We’re going to help our baby girl and, you know, get the best treatment that we can for her,” emphasized Brooklyn Roybal. At 14 weeks pregnant with her second child, Brooklyn Roybal’s and her husband’s lives were turned upside down when doctors found signs of trouble during an ultrasound.

  • 1 week ago | krqe.com | Melissa Torres

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is putting dollars directly into the hands of families in need. The Guaranteed Basic Income program provides qualifying families with several hundred dollars a month, no strings attached. Officials say that this program is based on a similar one that launched in Santa Fe three years ago. “Most people want to improve their situation. Most people want to have a better life. It’s really the system that keeps people in the situation that they are in.

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Melissa Torres
Melissa Torres @melissatorrestv
19 Mar 25

RT @GovMLG: Today, I signed SB 163, enshrining in law our commitment to honoring and respecting the rich cultural heritage of New Mexico’s…

Melissa Torres
Melissa Torres @melissatorrestv
22 Nov 24

RT @krqe: Family speaks out as search continues for suspect in fatal Santa Fe hit and run https://t.co/QYErW5l1zq

Melissa Torres
Melissa Torres @melissatorrestv
8 Nov 24

RT @granttosterudwx: ⚠️ Blizzard Warning continues across north/northeast New Mexico until 8 PM Thursday. An additional 1-3' of snow is pos…