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...
Project developers hope to inspire others to use public investment for existing affordable housing
A small affordable housing complex in Albuquerque’s International District is getting a renovation and revitalization through partnerships with local companies and lawmakers. The project’s administrators say they can leverage those partnerships to keep costs low for tenants. The seven unit property at 609 Chama Rd....
TUES: City of Albuquerque asks for immediate removal of encampment at Quirky Books, +...
ABQ asks for immediate removal of encampment at Quirky Books. The city of Albuquerque says a homeless encampment outside Quirky Used Books & More needs to be removed immediately, just two days after a fatal shooting outside the store. On Monday, the city requested a preliminary injunction that would put...
Pig adopted a week after police pursuit on I-40
A pig has been released to a new home a week after Albuquerque police detained him for leading them on a pursuit on Interstate 40.
