New Mexico shelter takes in 6 dogs from Hawaii after Hurricane Lowell
Six dogs and puppies are coming to New Mexico for you to adopt and help a shelter in Hawaii that is recovering from Hurricane Lowell.
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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged that he never followed up on a student’s report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.
New video shows moments when Hobbs middle school teacher was shot by 13-year-old student
New video shows moments when a Hobbs middle school teacher was shot by a 13-year-old student.
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with legal action over what it says are noncitizens it believes received mail ballots for next month's elections.
Mother who went viral in Albuquerque road rage case to remain in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mother who went viral for smashing another driver’s window with a baseball bat in front of her kids will remain behind bars. In August, witnesses filmed 31-year-old Jenipher Lewis using a bat to break the back windshield of a truck on Wyoming and Constitution. The driver of…
Sunport earns top 10 spot on USA Today for best airport art
Lena Dunham to bring back 'Girls' for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls" will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham will return along with key cast members Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells.
One occupant displaced after house fire in northwest Albuquerque
One occupant was displaced after a house fire in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning.
Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's former fiance and two of his business associates were charged with sex crimes and voyeurism after she spoke about it during a speech on the House floor last year.
These common infections are linked to 12% of new cancer cases, study says
Millions of new cancer cases around the world may be caused by infections that are either treatable or preventable, suggesting that the cancer could have been avoided altogether.
Firefighters respond to house fire in northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to fire at a home in northwest Albuquerque Wednesday morning. AFR says just before 9 a.m. crews were dispatched to the 8000 block of Bridgewater NW for calls of a residential fire. Crews arrived on scene and reports smoke and flames coming from the…
Feds say New Mexico’s lobos are ‘nonessential’
Ever since their reintroduction in the late 90s, wild Mexican wolves — a rare subspecies of gray wolf in the Southwest — have been labeled “nonessential” to the species’ overall survival by the federal government. Conservationists objected in front of a panel of judges Tuesday.
Albuquerque International Sunport ranked one of the best airports for art
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport has earned the No. 10 spot among the nation’s top 10 airports for art in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Best Airport for Art competition featured airports nominated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors…
City of Albuqeurque holds Cosmic Carnival and Star Party
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will be taking over the Open Space Visitor Center to put on their annual Cosmic Carnival and Star Party on October 17, from 1 - 10 p.m. The Cosmic Carnival features family friendly games, creative experiences, hands-on activities and gives guests a chance to…
Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%
Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August. In the last consumer price inflation report before midterm elections, with voters already fed up with higher prices, September’s number was the highest since May, when it…
ABQ BioPark holding community cleanup and E-waste recycling events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Community members will have the chance to beautify some outdoor spaces and get rid of unwanted E-waste Saturday at Tingley Beach during the annual Dia Del Rio Volunteer Cleanup and the public E-waste recycling event. Volunteers wishing to participate in the Dia Del Rio will meet at Tingley…
Nonpartisan government watchdog recommends automated activation of ICE body cameras
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security…
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients…
Bernalillo County commissioners to hear MDC healthcare proposal
Bernalillo County commissioners are set to further detail the transition in healthcare at the county jail as UNM Hospital plans to transition out.
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years. The FDA approved the chemical ingredient BEMT back in June. It’s now available in products from brands like Neutrogena and others. The ingredient, already popular in Europe, offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides of older…
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in a memo to employees on Wednesday. They said the company's product, tech, legal, and human resources teams would be most impacted. The company maintains business is…
New Mexico breweries take home 3 medals during '26 Great American Beer Festival
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It's a tradition spanning twenty years: the Great American Beer Festival, and this year, three New Mexico breweries brought medals back to the Land of Enchantment. From ales to German-style beers, here's the details on those winning brews. Black Mesa Dunkel (Boxing Bear Brewing Co.) A Munich-Style…
New Mexico United sets date for USL Championship playoff match
New Mexico United now knows their USL Championship playoff journey will kick off Nov. 1 with a home match.
Report: Actor behind C-3PO to appear at 2027 Albuquerque Comic Con
Grab your lightsabers and your sidekick because your favorite one is reportedly coming to Albuquerque Comic Con.
New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office warns of AI phone impersonation scams
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office on Wednesday warned of active schemes involving artificial intelligence to target state agencies and private individuals. Fraudsters are using AI technology to make fraudulent calls, emails, and text messages far more convincing and undetectable, the New…
New Mexico AG, Secretary of State issue voter advisory for Nov. 3 general election
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday issued a voter advisory in advance of the Nov. 3 general election reinforcing practical information and voter rights. The advisory comes amid ongoing concerns by states about federal interference during the midterm…
2027 Social Security COLA announced: How much your payments will increase
Benefits are set to increase again next year for Social Security recipients.
Quiet Wednesday before conditions change Thursday in New Mexico
Not too much will happen in the Albuquerque metro Wednesday weather-wise but some showers will dot the Four Corners and northern mountains.
Duke City Marathon: Last day to register for Sunday’s event
Wednesday is the last day to register for the Duke City Marathon before the event, featuring several races including the marathon on Sunday.
Judge sides with 3 news outlets banned by White House, allowing access for now
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal challenge to the ban plays out. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly in a 26-page order rejected…
With fewer public defenders, indigent defendants pay the price
AUSTIN, Texas — It was a good day for the defense. Standing in front of a judge in Austin’s Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, attorney Matthew Shrum secured a ruling that spared his client from serious punishment on a shoplifting charge. In the hallway immediately afterward, the defendant thanked Shrum with…
New Mexico AG concludes setting aside hunting tags for outfitters unconstitutional
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday released a formal opinion that concludes an existing state policy reserving 10% of hunting tags for hunters who contract with private outfitters is unconstitutional and unfairly benefits wealthy, out-of-state sportsmen over local residents.