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A strong storm system will bring widespread rain to New Mexico and southwest Colorado Wednesday through Friday. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. Several inches of rain are possible in the mountains of southwest Colorado. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will…
DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – Tornadoes are relatively rare in southwest New Mexico, especially around Deming. Only four tornadoes have been officially documented in Luna County since 1950, before Monday evening's reported tornado near Deming. Two of those four tornadoes occurred in October. One of those tornadoes touched…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is beginning a community conversation that could eventually change the district’s footprint as it responds to declining student enrollment. APS held its first community meeting on its “right-sizing” effort Monday night at Cibola High School. The district said the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has approved increased fees for appealing issues surrounding a development. The ordinance increases the filing fees to $300 for anyone appealing a development application that was denied, and $1,000 for appealing an approved project. Councilors added an amendment…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque police cadet who got a big payout from the city is now a convicted felon. Nan Zhang was in federal court Monday afternoon, pleading guilty to charges of running stash houses for human smuggling. Zhang, who is from China, sued the City of Albuquerque over her firing from…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who got a great plea deal for selling firearms without a license is back in trouble with the law. In 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives noticed Joe Jasso was selling illegal machine gun conversion devices on his social media page. He was…
DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – A tornado warning in Deming forced people to seek shelter Monday evening. The warning was issued just before 6 p.m. and expired at 6:15 p.m. Luna County Emergency Management and KRQE viewers sent in photos of the storm as it passed by. Ping- pong to golf ball-sized hail was also reported
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting near Central Ave. and Carlisle Blvd. Officers responded to the area just before 5 p.m. APD has not provided any more information on the shooting. This is a developing story; KRQE News will provide updates as they become…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, people living on the southwest mesa have been forced to cross the river, or head north near Rio Rancho for primary care. Now, UNM hopes the new "Sandia Vista" clinic can be a first point of contact for thousands. "The faculty who have chosen to come here all happen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to boost graduation rates and get students more excited about future careers, Albuquerque Public Schools is growing its Academies program at nine high schools. "We're really transforming the high school experience for our kids so they see the relevancy of going to high school,"…
A storm system will bring widespread rain Wednesday through Friday across New Mexico and southwest Colorado. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially Thursday and Friday. Several inches of rain are possible in southwest Colorado. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue moving northeast across…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A few years into the major I-25 interchange rebuild at Comanche and Montgomery, some big parts of the project are now taking shape and opening up for drivers. That includes one of the new freeway U-turns aimed at speeding up turnarounds. It's now more than two years into the I-25 Improved
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos continue to make history — and now one of their defensive leaders is earning conference recognition. UNM is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West play, marking the program’s best start in Mountain West conference play. The last time the Lobos opened league play 2-0 was in…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The University of New Mexico Lobos are losing a key piece of their offense for the rest of the season. Senior quarterback James Laubstein will miss the remainder of the year after suffering a patellar tendon injury during Saturday’s victory over Hawaii, head coach Jason Eck announced…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue helped rescue some bears on Monday. AFR was called to the Tanoan Golf Course just past noon to help the Department of Wildlife remove a mama bear and two cubs from a tree on the course. "Several options were discussed on how to get the cubs out of
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ten men are facing felony charges following a three-day undercover investigation, Operation Midnight Harvest. The New Mexico Department of Justice said 10 men were arrested following their operation last week targeting the online solicitation of children in Albuquerque. Operation Midnight…
DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) — La Plata County in Colorado is set to see heavy rains over the next few days, and the county is urging residents to prepare. The county has sandbags available at no charge for residents to protect their properties from potential flood damage. Here's where you can find them: County officials say
Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A years-long effort to protect Albuquerque school properties has also left people shut out from the playgrounds and fields in the hearts of their neighborhoods. Now, the district is responding to criticism while city and Bernalillo County leaders are trying to find a middle ground. Locked…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Forest Service says the demolition of the Dunn Solar telescope in southern New Mexico will begin next year. The Forest Service and the National Science Foundation came to the conclusion after liquid mercury was found inside the Sacramento Peak Observatory. They will work with the New Mexico…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) is pushing legislation to improve child literacy rates nationwide. Sen. Heinrich and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) are introducing the Literacy Improvement for Transformation, or LIFT Act. The proposal aims to improve reading outcomes by helping schools…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you are visiting Tingley Beach this week, you might want to consider biking. From Oct. 20 to 23, the main parking lot for Tingley will be closed for improvements. All of the ponds will still be open as normal. Visitors are encouraged to use alternate parking, bike, or walk.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue is congratulating one of its captains on his retirement after 35 years of service. AFR is congratulating Captain Jarrod Bottinelli as he officially ends his tenure at Station 13. Bottinelli, known as "Bott" among his colleagues, started his career with AFR in 1991 as…
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Some temporary closures and barricades may be popping up around the Santa Fe Plaza as holiday decorating starts up on Monday, Oct. 26. "Each year, City crews install thousands of lights, along with garlands and farolitos, to transform the Plaza into a festive holiday destination. The decorating…
Congress' wealthiest members, according to the most recently published live net worth estimates tracked by Quiver Quantitative.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is offering New Mexicans a free one-hour virtual Overdose Recognition and Response Training on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon. Health officials said the training is for community members to learn how to recognize an overdose, respond safely and save a life. The…
Warming temperatures and an increase in moisture move into the state to start of the workweek. Partly cloudy skies will be in place throughout the afternoon, with scattered showers or isolated thunderstorms possible. The greatest chances of wetting rainfall today will be in western and central parts of the state…
Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots.
Impacted customers are advised to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Supporters argue capitalism is incompatible with true freedom, and the economy should be collectively controlled.
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Lea County officials are advising residents and drivers of a precautionary road closure and evacuation on County Road 1, also known as Orla Road, and the surrounding area after a loss-of-containment incident at a Chevron well site about a mile north of Cotton Draw. According to Chevron, the…
The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.
Andrew Luster's trial gained international publicity because he fled to Mexico after posting $1 million bail in January 2003; he was captured months later in Puerto Vallarta by bounty hunter Duane "The Dog" Chapman, who was pursuing him with a TV crew.
Shapiro is considered one of many potential presidential candidates for Democrats in 2028. His popularity in Pennsylvania — a Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month found his job approval at 62 percent — has raised his stock among some in the party.
At least one attendee at a recent Capitol Hill screening for a film called “NAZA” was hoodwinked into believing it was a hard-charging look at Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. But instead of watching the internationally lauded documentary investigating Israel’s responsibility for the more than 70,000 Palestinians…
Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don’t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.
A federal judge refused the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Donald Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course.
Lack of combustion does not make the newer products inherently safe.
Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry, including staff-to-child ratios.
The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?
The comedian thanked his fans for the support he received during his recovery.
Gerber, a model and the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026.
A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.
Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.
The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.
"I’m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives. And God covered us."
The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.
Violations can carry up to five years in prison.
Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] NM lawmakers address impacts of making adjustments to state’s taxing structure - With election day approaching, lawmakers are discussing the affordability issues that are impacting taxpayers across the state. In a recent committee meeting, lawmakers saw an overview of the…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Isolated rain with very spotty lightning activity is present in parts of western and southern New Mexico as clouds are present across the region. Skies are generally becoming cloudier with some gusty conditions aloft, partially preventing some of yesterday's warmth from escaping into space with…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team defeated Washington State 92-64 in an exhibition game at The Pit Sunday. UNM shot 57.9 percent for the game which includes going 14 of 26 from the three point line, a clip of 53.8 percent. Reigning Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jake Hall scored
A gradual warming trend has started across the state today as moisture also has started moving back into western New Mexico. Rain chances will increase across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday, with the best chance for widespread rain arriving Thursday and potentially continuing into Friday. An approaching storm system…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As many across the country feel the pinch at the gas pump and grocery store, state lawmakers are looking at how to help free up funds for New Mexicans. Legislators from both sides of the aisle address the impacts of making adjustments to the state's taxing structure. How to get more money
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At the 43rd annual Duke City Marathon Sunday, one man flew from Florida to complete his 50th marathon in 50 states. Brad McAnally has been running marathons since 2013 after being introduced to the sport by his father-in-law. Even though he wasn't fond of it after his first go, he had
ARTESIA, N.M. (KTSM) - An Artesia teenager has been arrested after a State Police investigation linked the teen to multiple shootings in Southern New Mexico. Jedidziah Juarez, 16, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13 by NMSP's Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU). Juarez has been charged with one count of unlawful carrying of…
A gradual warming trend has started across the state today as moisture also has started moving back into western New Mexico. Rain chances will increase across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday, with the best chance for widespread rain arriving Thursday and potentially continuing into Friday. An approaching storm system…
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspicious package in Santa Fe prompted road closures Sunday morning. The Santa Fe Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Team was called to a "suspicious item" near a local business in the 500 block of Guadalupe Street, north of Paseo De Peralta. Santa Fe police said technicians investigated…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal Humane New Mexico brought some adoptable animals out to Garcia Subaru this weekend, all to help find their fur-ever homes. The event was part of "Subaru Loves Pets," a grant-funded initiative by Subaru and the ASPCA to give back to local shelters. Animal Humane will get funding…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visitors lined up outside the door of Por Vida Tattoo this weekend for a special party, celebrating 20 years of ink. The studio near Coal Street and 4th Street in Albuquerque hosted its 20th anniversary event featuring $20 flash tattoos, live music, an art show, live graffiti art, hot air…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A gas leak was found at the Top Golf in Albuquerque Sunday. Details are limited at the time of writing this, but a spokesperson for New Mexico Gas Company confirmed that the leak happened around 2 p.m. in the kitchen. Crews were able to isolate the leak while Top Golf crews will
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's that time of the year again. A group of bikers rode through Albuquerque Sunday, bringing toys to tots. Toys for Tots is gearing up for the holidays and has started this year's donation campaign to ensure kids in need are able to enjoy waking up to Christmas magic. On Sunday, the
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents across the Albuquerque metro are going to be able to get more fresh local produce even more easily. On Sunday, the City of Albuquerque announced its Backyard Harvest Share, a new program that supports food pantries across Albuquerque. "We know we have people in our community who…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You know what they say about a good football team? They will find a way to win. That is what happened to Jason Eck and his UNM Lobos squad Saturday night as they were able to overcome a 10 nothing deficit at halftime to beat the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 21-10. The Lobos
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sandia Matadors put together a punishing attack against the Atrisco Heritage Jaguars Saturday on their way to a 55-0 victory. Gad Harris had a pair of first-quarter touchdowns, one for 33 yards and another for eight. Harris also recovered an onside kick, which led to another score…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For Superman it's Kryptonite that always seems to get the best of him. For New Mexico United, it's San Antonio FC. Curt Calov found the back of the net in the 29th minute and San Antonio defeated New Mexico 1-0 Saturday night for the third time this season. In fact, prior to
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police's Fatal Crash Unit is investigating a crash Sunday near the Kirtland Air Force Base involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Police said officers are on scene at Eubank Boulevard Southeast and Southern Boulevard Southeast following a crash. Police said the motorcyclist was…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Congressional District 2 candidates debated live on the KRQE stage to discuss the plethora of issues facing constituents and how they each would address them. Then, host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull. This week’s…
It was another cool day across New Mexico, but winds were be much calmer with dry conditions statewide. Temperatures will drop again Sunday morning, although most areas will stay above freezing. A gradual warming trend will begin Sunday afternoon as moisture starts moving back into western New Mexico, bringing a…
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – In response to the 2022 Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire, a course in building affordable adobe housing emerged in Las Vegas at a local community college. The wildfire devastated thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of homes, burning over 340,000 acres and earning the title of the largest…
*The video states Michael Cain shot Esmeralda Romero. This is incorrect, Cain is charged with murder for stabbing Romero ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the tragic murder of her daughter, a New Mexico mother is now hoping to help other families dealing with similar situations. The new foundation aims to cover…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the tragic murder of her daughter, a New Mexico mother is now hoping to help other families dealing with similar situations. The new foundation aims to cover funeral costs for children who died from violent crimes. At just 22 years old, the life of Esmeralda Romero was taken away…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Amid the cherry and silver team spirit and game day energy, a group of University of New Mexico students are volunteering their time to help Lobo tailgaters go green. Before the echoes of cheers at University Stadium as the Lobos run onto the field or the roar of celebration from a triumphant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People celebrated the Mother Road at this year's "Westfest" at the Route 66 Visitor Center on Saturday. The annual fiesta was especially big this year in honor of the Route 66 Centennial, with live music, local vendors and a massive car show, plus the chance for some civic engagement with…
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Expanded early voting for the 2026 General Election began Saturday at 20 locations throughout Bernalillo County. County officials said expanded early voting continues through Saturday, Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at most locations. Bernalillo County uses…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit had people out hiking Saturday morning to help end hunger. The Rio Grande Food Project hosted its 11th Annual Hike to End Hunger at Pat Hurley Park. The event is part of the organization's two-month-long fundraising campaign to help people have better food security in the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Hospital hosted a first-of-its-kind conference Saturday, all about menopause and perimenopause. The event aimed to educate attendees about the natural phase that happens when women stop getting their period in their late 40s or 50s, as well as all the changes that come with it. Visitors…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families from across the Albuquerque metro area were running for a cause Saturday morning. The Lexiam Heart Foundation held its 5th Annual 1 in 100 Run at Mission Field Park. The event brought children and families together to raise money and awareness for the 1 in 100 Children affected by…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families from across the Albuquerque metro area were running for a cause Saturday morning. The Lexiam Heart Foundation held its 5th Annual 1 in 100 Run at Mission Field Park. The event brought children and families together to raise money and awareness for the 1 in 100 Children affected by…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another week of high school football is in the books, and Friday Night Football takes a look at some of the biggest action from around New Mexico. Cleveland 57, West Mesa 7Cleveland wins 57-7 Rio Rancho 41, Albuquerque High 13Rio Rancho wins 41-13 Volcano Vista 28, Las Cruces 14Volcano Vista wins…
Many areas across New Mexico will drop to near or below freezing Saturday morning, including parts of the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday afternoon and increasing next week. High winds have died down across New Mexico Friday night. Freeze…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's one of the most-watched Congressional races in the country: New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Friday evening, the two men battling for that seat, incumbent Gabe Vasquez and challenger Greg Cunningham, met face to face in KRQE's studio for a debate. This district, which covers southern…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man facing federal charges for damaging two Jewish buildings is asking for his case to be dismissed. His attorney claims his charges are unconstitutional, and he questioned whether they constitute a hate crime. Meanwhile, police released new video of what eyewitnesses saw when…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is one big step closer to finishing the Central Crossing project, thanks to $3 million in funding from the state. Once complete, pedestrians will be able to cross the railroad tracks from First to Broadway more safely. "You already see people coming down that ramp we…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A vacant property in Albuquerque's International District will be getting a new life, thanks to a city councilor's latest participatory budgeting effort. Councilor Nichole Rogers said the old Shriners property on Zuni Road will be turned into a wellness center and community kitchen. The…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque foster mother accused of killing a 10-month-old child will be released from custody. In June, police were called to the home of Denise Vazquez-Browley near Paseo and Wyoming because the little girl was reportedly having a seizure. She died four days later. Doctors at the…
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sandoval County Clerk said an illicit substance was found on absentee ballots Friday morning at its bureau of elections warehouse in Bernalillo. The clerk said that initial tests came back positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, but federal and state officials are still analyzing…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nearly half of New Mexicans rely on Medicaid to help pay for their health care. Now, the state is trying to prepare hundreds of thousands of people for what big federal cuts will do to the program. "This group, what we need you to do is take action if you haven't
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New cases of the parasitic New World screwworm are raising the alarm, this time in southwest New Mexico. "It feels like it's here and it feels more like the beginning of an infestation that could cause disruptions,” said New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association President Tom Paterson. That feeling is…
Many areas across New Mexico will drop to near or below freezing Saturday morning, including parts of the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday afternoon and increasing next week. High winds have been slowly dying down across New Mexico Friday, with…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge has thrown out a high-profile child sex abuse indictment against actor-director Timothy Busfield. In February, a grand jury indicted Busfield after police said he inappropriately touched a child actor on the set of The Cleaning Lady, filmed in Albuquerque. In a ruling Friday…
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is no longer serving as the Trump administration’s special envoy to "The Shield of the Americas" coalition, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to NewsNation, the Hill’s broadcasting partner.
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A prominent southeast New Mexico lawmaker and district attorney is stepping down from her role in the Roundhouse after a federal judge's ruling. A Republican and house rep for the Clovis area, Andrea Reeb is also the district attorney for Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties. Formally resigning…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids was out serving the community once again earlier Friday. We took a trip to Helen Cordero Elementary School, where hundreds of students got a new pair of shoes. Students also got a handful of other items, like socks, snacks, and a book. The principal of the
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A local nonprofit was at Robinson Park to help the local homeless population. TenderLove Community Center hosted their annual Kindness in Action event, where the group provided essential services for unhoused people in Albuquerque. The event gave out food, hygiene products, and other…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Halloween is just a couple of weeks away. Hopefully you have a costume by now, but if not, it's probably worth taking a look at some of the most popular choices this year. And in Albuquerque, those costumes might seem a bit nerdy - according to Google search trends, at least.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Summer may be over, but the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds residents that the threat of West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes still exists in some parts of New Mexico, particularly the southern region. “While temperatures in northern New Mexico are dropping, the southern part of…