Albuquerque officials provide updated information on anti-loitering speakers
During KUNM’s investigation of loud music being played from a speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. streetscape downtown, there was a lot of back and forth between the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority over who was responsible. Ultimately it turns out,...
Bernalillo County passes anti-ICE ordinance to establish ‘Safer Community Places’
The Bernalillo County Commission passed an ordinance Monday night establishing “Safer Community Places” aimed at protecting residents, particularly immigrants, from federal immigration enforcement actions in certain locations. The measure, sponsored by Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca,...
More frustrations expressed over New Mexico Fairgrounds’ potential redevelopment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The future of the state fairgrounds is still up in the air, but residents nearby on Tuesday are expressing their frustrations. Planners displayed different poster boards of the research they have on the state fairgrounds and surrounding community, showing pedestrian safety ideas, what...
Suspects arrested for stealing $200K worth of equipment from local nonprofit
Police arrested multiple suspects for stealing a trailer with $200,000 worth of specialized equipment from a local nonprofit.
UNM Expands Teacher Training Programs to Support Diverse New Mexico Communities
The University of New Mexico’s College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) is working to strengthen the state’s educator workforce. The college uses targeted recruitment, culturally responsive programs, and partnerships to attract students to teaching careers and support current educators in leadership roles. These...
Hiker rescued from Sandia Mountains trail
Albuquerque Fire Rescue worked with local and state law enforcement to rescue a hiker Tuesday from a trail in the Sandia Mountains.
Seeking Guidance to Assist a Close Friend in Albuquerque Struggling with Food Insecurity
In the heart of Albuquerque, a former foster child is struggling to make ends meet. Having aged out of the system, he's working tirelessly to survive, but life hasn't been kind. The vicious cycle of poverty has him trapped, and without a computer, he's finding it challenging to apply for food stamps and other aid. He...
Report says NM children return to jail due to lack of intervention, treatment
A new report says New Mexico’s youth repeatedly return to juvenile jails in large part because of a lack of prevention programs and gaps in behavioral health services.
Albuquerque’s Breakfast Burritos: A Warming Winter Tradition and Local Favorite
As winter approaches in Albuquerque, New Mexico, residents often use breakfast burritos to keep their hands warm. Instead of relying only on hot drinks or gloves, many people choose this handheld meal. The breakfast burrito is a common part of the region’s food culture. It usually contains potatoes, eggs, Hatch...
13-year-old who brought gun to Albuquerque middle school receives probation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 13-year-old who brought a loaded gun to Jimmy Carter Middle School and threatened two students recieved his sentence on Tuesday. The teen previously admitted to unlawful carrying of a firearm on a school campus, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful...
