ABQ BioPark orangutan dies during procedure
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Elok, a Sumatran orangutan at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo, has died, according to staff. Elok went into cardiac arrest during a procedure to treat gastrointestinal problems and couldn’t be revived, according to staff. Zookeepers say they knew Elok had a pre-existing heart condition and took...
VIDEO: Albuquerque bus driver stabs passenger after fight on the bus
Editor’s Note: This video in this story contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released video from police shows a passenger starting a fight with a city bus driver in Albuquerque, which ultimately led to the driver facing murder charges. The incident began on July...
UNM plans to double health care graduates to address statewide shortage
The University of New Mexico has an ambitious plan to double the number of health care professionals it graduates over the next decade.
Local business going all-in on New Mexico tax-free weekend
July 25-27 is Tax-Free Weekend in New Mexico which means this is the weekend to stock up on certain items.
Albuquerque Reliques: A statue on Fourth honoring pioneer women
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — At the corner of Fourth Street and Marble Avenue, there’s a statue that’s been standing for nearly 100 years. The piece aims to honor the pioneering women of the early 1900s. The Lew Wallace chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Trails Association donated...
9 Cities Where Car Theft Is Becoming a Daily Occurrence
Car theft is not just a big-city problem anymore. It’s happening in places you might not expect, and it’s happening more often. If you own a car, this matters. You work hard for your vehicle, and losing it can throw your life off track. Insurance rates go up, and you might have to pay out […] The post 9 Cities Where...
Campus Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
The second victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Expect traffic delays on Coors Blvd. until the end of the month
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Expect to encounter bumper-to-bumper traffic on Coors Blvd. in Albuquerque until the end of the month. A utility company is working in the area of Coors Blvd. and St. Joseph’s Drive to make room for a new restaurant and retail development across the street from St. Pius X School. Over the...
From Balloon Fiesta to swim meets: District 4’s $31 million makeover
Albuquerque has launched or completed nearly $167 million in capital projects across the city. From new parks and library upgrades to fire stations and public art, these efforts aim to improve everyday life in every district. This series breaks down where the money went, what was built and how it was funded in each...
400+ Albuquerque students participate in talent show
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of kids from around Albuquerque took to the stage for a youth-led talent show. Family and friends got to enjoy the choreographed dance routines and homemade costumes, all judged by some local celebrities. The hosts of KRQE’s New Mexico Living show, Monica Wicke and Logan Rader,...
