Brady Wakayama, KRQE News 13

Brady Wakayama

KRQE News 13

Albuquerque, NM, United States

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Past articles by Brady:

FBI offering $10K for cold case on Navajo Nation

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for any information regarding the death of Isiah Terrell Billy who was found in a gully near a gas station in Shiprock in 2020 on October 5. → Read More

Santa Fe TVs in public places must have closed captioning

The city passed the ordinance in September requiring spots like restaurants, bars, hotels, and gyms to have closed captions on screen. → Read More

Candlelight vigil Saturday for victim of film set shooting

Hutchins died on Thursday after she was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin with a prop gun on the set of the film Rust near Santa Fe. → Read More

Thief steals wallet from SUV, then returns some of its contents

An Albuquerque family says surveillance video captured a thief stealing from their SUV that was parked in their garage but the thief returns some things he didn't want. → Read More

Barelas community leaders hold press conference ahead of United Stadium bond vote

A handful of Barelas community leaders wouldn't say if they're for or against the stadium but want to ensure people have all the information necessary before they vote. → Read More

Barelas community leaders hold press conference ahead of United Stadium bond vote

A handful of Barelas community leaders wouldn't say if they're for or against the stadium but want to ensure people have all the information necessary before they vote. → Read More

City of Albuquerque upgrading ART stations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is spending millions to spruce up ART stations and is also building a new one to try to attract more riders to the struggling bus system. The ART station on Central and San Pedro has remained a concrete slab for a couple of years. Construction started on Monday […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico → Read More

A constant problem: Many drivers running red lights at Isleta-Arenal curve

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You could call it the most optional red light in the Albuquerque area. Drivers who use it think it might be time for a rule change at that busy intersection. The small stretch of Isleta near Arenal, where it curves towards the river, is always busy. However, the red light doesn’t seem […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico → Read More

Santa Fe residents express concerns about shape of city’s tennis courts

KRQE spoke with Karla Moya-Crites, who said there are not too many places to play tennis in Santa Fe besides the Herb Martinez courts. She's worried someone is going to get hurt there. → Read More

Balloon Fiesta officials say annual event a success

Balloon Fiesta is a unique experience every year and this year's event was another memorable one in the books. COVID protocols like masks on the field when in large groups were in place and fewer special shapes participated – 83 total. → Read More

Balloon Fiesta officials unveil special 50th Anniversary Balloon

Balloon Fiesta officials were thrilled to unveil this new balloon to the world officials said it only took nine days for a team to build the 75-foot-tall, 90-thousand-cubic-foot balloon in the "Sid Cutter Pilot Pavilion." → Read More

Family devastated after loved one’s ashes were mixed up with another

The family of 74-year-old Carmen Torres, who passed away last month said they feel like they've failed her. → Read More

Former Disney star Hilary Duff visits Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the last 49 years, The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has had its share of celebrity sightings and now they can add a popular former child star to that list. There’s a lot of things that can catch your eye at Balloon Fiesta Park, besides the balloons. On Sunday, a large crowd […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico → Read More

Neighbors near Balloon Fiesta Park thrilled with event’s return

Trish Amlong has lived off of San Mateo and Alameda boulevards, less than a mile away from Balloon Fiesta Park, for about 30 years and said last year's cancellation was heartbreaking. → Read More

Deadline looms for UNM students, staff to provide proof of vaccination

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Time is almost up for students, staff and faculty at the University of New Mexico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There are still thousands of people on campus who have yet to show their vaccination status. UNM officials said they want to work with students as best as they can so […] → Read More

Hotels, businesses expecting good turnout for Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with Balloon Fiesta held a news conference on Monday. Officials said they’re expecting a huge turnout, with advanced ticket sales comparable to what they saw in 2019. Some hotels say they’re going to be packed. All those out-of-town visitors spend hundreds of dollars a day, something hotels, restaurants and shops throughout […] → Read More

Albuquerque group “BurqueLove NM” cleaning the streets

The group is called "BurqueLove NM” and was founded by four longtime Albuquerque friends back in August 2020. → Read More

Inspector General report reveals time card fraud at Highland Pool

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new City of Albuquerque investigation at a public swimming pool shows rampant time card fraud and lack of supervision among the workers. Workers were clocking each other in and out, left and right, padding their paychecks. According to an Inspector General report, a tipster alerted the city that workers were committing […] → Read More

Remote control hot air balloons will be showcased during Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are going to see something unusual this year, remote control balloons. Anticipation for the 2021 Balloon Fiesta is sky-high after last year’s cancellation and for the 49th Fiesta, organizers are introducing a new type of balloon to spectators. “It’s just like any hobby, you got […] → Read More

ABQ BioPark teams up with the Valles Caldera National Preserve

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark is teaming up with the Valles Caldera National Preserve to help preserve the park’s wildlife. This will be a five-year zoo-park partnership that will help expand the BioPark’s conservation efforts far beyond its gates. “Future projects will hopefully include supporting Jemez Mountain salamander and the New Mexico meadow jumping […] → Read More