Albuquerque NM

Ever thought about New Mexico as more than deserts and adobe towns? It might surprise you, but the state has some underrated botanical havens that deserve a spot on your travel list. They’re not the places everyone talks about, which is exactly why they feel so refreshing when you find...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who attempted to run away from police by throwing a dog at them was in court on Wednesday. In August, a loitering call led police to the DK gas station on Candelaria Rd. and Carlisle Blvd, where they found 41-year old Bobby Chavez. Police asked for identification, but...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albuquerque, NM – Light rain and high-elevation snow will develop Friday into Saturday, bringing minor travel impacts to northern and western New Mexico. According to the US National Weather Service in...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque student will have her design featured on an official pin for the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Luna Perez Carpio, a fifth-grade student at Petroglyph Elementary School in Albuquerque, beat out more than 80 other students from across the state. Her design...

A local jewelry staple is closing its doors after 100 years. The Butterfield family has been a part of engagements, weddings and other milestones for 97 years.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A famous Sanrio character is coming back to town on Saturday. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is celebrating its 10th anniversary with various treats and limited edition merch. You can find the truck at the Coronado Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some of the goodies in […]

A presentation tracing the Navajo people from their Athabaskan roots through their migration to the American Southwest will be held Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at Historic Old San Ysidro Church. Raymond Sisneros, an educator and local historian based in Cuba, N.M., will lead the free public presentation as part...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens involved in a botched robbery that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old was in court for sentencing Wednesday. Albuquerque police say a group of teenagers attempted to rob a couple while they sat in their vehicle at an apartment complex off Tramway, north of I-40 in...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson’s name no longer appears on a University of New Mexico Hospital building. The hospital named The Pavilion after Governor Richardson and his wife, Barbara, when it opened nearly two decades ago. However, the signage now indicates the building is...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman has been charged for allegedly starting a fire inside her apartment while her children were inside. Albuquerque Police on Saturday were notified about a mental health emergency at an apartment at 12901 Central Ave. NE. When an officer arrived, they found 28-year-old...