Grand jury charges teen who allegedly shot, watched Uber driver bleed
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury has indicted a New Mexico teen in connection with the fatal alleged carjacking of a share-ride driver last month. The jury charged Sheliky Sanchez, 18, with counts of carjacking resulting in death, kidnapping resulting in death and using a firearm in furtherance...
Española crime, Juvenile detention center funding, Windier day, Mobile health clinic, Ballooning hall of...
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] NM National Guard talking with Española officials about potential partnership – In August, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, Española, and the surrounding pueblos after seeing an increase in crime. Española’s police chief...
Community invited to meeting on New Mexico State Fairgrounds redevelopment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A public meeting will be held Monday night to discuss the master planning process for the redevelopment of the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. Attendees will learn about planning process, hear from community leaders in a panel discussion, and be able to share their input. In...
Albuquerque teen accused of killing a man remains in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney says a 17-year-old accused of killing a man at a westside Albuquerque apartment complex will remain in custody while his case goes through the judicial process. Investigators say on September 18, the teen shot a man in the face at the Rio Volcan...
Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for 2022 murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who took a plea deal in a murder casewill spend the next decade behind bars. Luis Sotelo-Carrasco pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Police say he shot and killed Victor Lopez-Quiroz near Juan Tabo and Southern in September of 2022....
VIDEO: Man attempts to hit APD officers with truck after dispute with neighbor
VIDEO: Man attempts to hit APD officers with truck after dispute with neighbor.
Albuquerque ballooning legend set to be inducted into FAI Ballooning Commission Hall of Fame
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just days away from the 15th anniversary of the death of a champion Albuquerque balloonist, his family is looking ahead to a different celebration of his life. Richard Abruzzo is set to be inducted into the World Air Sports Federation Hall of Fame. “In this moment, we are here to celebrate...
National Guard members deployed in Albuquerque look to join police department
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While dozens of New Mexico National Guard members are still helping the Albuquerque Police Department with guarding crime scenes to bus security, some of those guardsmen are now looking at a career change to join APD full-time. The man overseeing the New Mexico National Guard calls it...
NMDOT to evaluate potential improvements to Big I
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is taking a deep dive into potential improvements to the Big I. The study will evaluate safety issues and traffic congestion at the interchange in Albuquerque, focusing on the I-40 approach segments to the ramps, and northbound I-25 from the Big I...
Defending the Constitution is our duty
September 17 was Constitution and Citizenship Day – a moment to reflect not just on history, but on the responsibilities that come with being an American citizen. The story of this day goes back to 1940, when Congress first created “I Am an American Day.” Later, in 1952, it was renamed “Constitution Day” and moved to...
