Bernalillo Metro Court launches new diversion program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a new program aimed at guiding newly arrested people with mental illness to treatment. People charged with nonviolent felony and misdemeanor offenses, except DWI, may qualify for the program. According to the Administrative Office of the...
Unfiltered: APD Chief Talks Regrets, Reforms, & Stepping Away
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After nearly 30 years in uniform, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina sits down with Chris and Gabby on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast for an unfiltered exit interview. He reflects on his decision to step aside for the next mayoral administration, the long road under the Department...
Courts Target Repeat Arrests with Mental Health Diversion Program
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a new competency diversion pilot program to connect individuals with severe mental illness to treatment and support services instead of jail. The program was established to address a growing challenge in the justice system: people with...
People Drive From All Over New Mexico To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive...
In the shadow of the Sandia Mountains, there exists a retail wonderland where New Mexicans from Las Cruces to Santa Fe make pilgrimages with empty trunks and hopeful hearts – the Dollar Tree in Albuquerque. The green glow of the Dollar Tree sign has become a beacon of budget-friendly...
Bosque Brewing Co. customers reminisce as all locations close
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All Bosque Brewing locations shuttered their doors for the last time Sunday, which came as a shocking loss to the community and a devastating blow to customers who have been coming for years. For many, it was a popular spot for dates, gatherings, and hanging out with friends. “They’re...
New Mexico civil rights advocates confront license plate surveillance
Click play to listen to this article. There is a history in the U.S. of surveillance being used to attack or harm vulnerable communities and today's Automated License Plate Readers raise new concerns. While decades old, unrestricted readers are now enhanced by artificial intelligence and data integration, which can...
AZTECS LOSE BARNBURNER WITH NORTH TEXAS STATE, DROPPING 49-47
Aztecs and Mean Green show offensive firepower in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl. Teams totaled over 1,100 yards. San Diego State loses against the Mean Green in a wild offensive showdown. Bert Emanuel Jr. stepped up as quarterback and showed he has the talent to help the Aztecs, rushing for...
CU approves contract to hire Fernando Lovo as Buffs’ new athletic director
There is still some work to be done in getting the contract signed, but all 15 members of CU's Board of Regents approved the contract.
The $6 Breakfast Burrito At This Tiny Restaurant In New Mexico Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect breakfast burrito that time seems to stand still. That moment happens regularly at The Burrito Lady, a humble eatery tucked away in Albuquerque that proves New Mexico’s best culinary treasures aren’t always found in fancy establishments with white tablecloths and...
Westside apartment complex moves forward, Man arrested after venue threat, Snow for some, Bosque...
Monday’s Top Stories Monday’s Five Facts [1] Plans to develop Albuquerque westside apartment complex move forward – An area in Albuquerque’s west side has been the subject of debate as community and tribal members have argued against the development of a proposed apartment complex. The land between Kimmick Drive and...
