Stephanie Chavez

Los Angeles, United States

Reporter/Weather/Producer/Anchor at KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

KRQE Morning Anchor. Born and raised in NM. NMSU Alumna - Guns Up Aggies! Sunrise enthusiast 🌄

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A UNM professor is on mission to preserve traditional New Mexican Spanish

Sep 27, 2024 | krqe.com | Allison Giron |Stephanie Chavez

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The History and Literary Arts Library at the National Hispanic Cultural Center keeps records of settlements in New Mexico that go back centuries. Since that time, a dialect of Spanish known as Traditional New Mexican, developed in relative isolation from the rest of the world. The diverse culture, rich history, and natural wonders are just a few of the things that make New Mexico so special.
Former South Valley church now labeled problem property

Oct 20, 2023 | krqe.com | Stephanie Chavez |Isaac Cruz

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A former church in the South Valley that once helped those struggling with drug addiction and homelessness is now being labeled a problem property. For more than a decade, the county has been trying to get the owners to clean it up. A mural of Jesus carrying a man on the side of the building on the corner of Old Coors and Bridge, is the only remaining sign of what the building used to be.
Rio Rancho Public schools asking voters to approve $80 million bond measure

Oct 12, 2023 | krqe.com | Stephanie Chavez

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - Election day is less than a month away, and the Rio Rancho School District is asking voters to approve a bond measure. If passed, the bond will give the district more than $80 million for major upgrades. The Rio Rancho School District is hoping to put more than $13 million towards safety and security upgrades on their campuses. Earlier this year, the district began using a new weapon detection system at Cleveland High School.
Suspect arrested after fleeing police, attempted carjacking

Oct 9, 2023 | krqe.com | Stephanie Chavez

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - New video shows shows an arrest that started with spike strips in an Albuquerque motel parking lot; that led to a suspect trying to escape, crashing into a truck and trying to carjack someone. On May 3, Albuquerque Police officers spotted a stolen Audi parked at the Motel 6 on Coors and Iliff. When officers tried making contact with 43-year-old Marco Tijerina, he sped off.
Frank Ray's uses Hispanic heritage to influence the music he creates

Sep 19, 2023 | krqe.com | Allison Giron |Stephanie Chavez

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - A New Mexico man's country music career is taking off. Frank Ray, a former Las Cruces Police Officer, is celebrating the release of his first full album which celebrates his Latin roots. A decade ago, Frank Gomez was serving as an officer for Las Cruces PD. He served 10 years as an officer. Latest Hispanic Heritage Stories In 2017, Gomez made a terrifying decision to end his career in law enforcement to pursue his passion for music.