Investigation continues in weekend fatal shooting in Albuquerque
Albuquerque- APD detectives are working the investigation of a weekend homicide that happened in the area of Central Ave and Jefferson NE in the early hours on Saturday morning. Officers arrived at the scene near the Quirky Used Bookstore after receiving calls on shots fired in the area. When they...
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office seeks help with identifying robbery suspect
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help with locating a suspect and vehicle that were allegedly involved in a robbery in October. BCSO said the robbery happened near the 1300 block of Sunset Road SW on Oct. 12. A woman reported that a man threatened her...
Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers searching for person who fled shooting scene
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a person who they believe may have been involved in a shooting on Saturday, Nov. 15. Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 1 a.m. in the area of Central Avenue and Jefferson Street NE. Officers...
Three Rescued From Balcony as Flames Tear Through Albuquerque Home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Three people trapped on a balcony as flames tore through a northwest Albuquerque home—Albuquerque Fire Rescue says quick action saved lives. AFR crews were dispatched around 5:00 p.m. Sunday to a two-story house after reports that multiple people were trapped. Firefighters rescued all three...
Tip Misappropriation: The Downfall of a Beloved Ice Cream Parlor
In a recent revelation, it has been alleged that a popular ice cream shop in Albuquerque has been involved in unfair labor practices. The owner of the establishment has reportedly been withholding credit card tips from the staff, claiming that these funds are needed to cover staffing costs. It is yet unclear whether...
New Mexico 12-year-old charged with murder allowed to receive out of state treatment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge has ruled a 12-year-old charged with murder can be sent to an out-of-state secure behavioral health treatment facility. Messiah Hayes, who was 11 years old at the time, is the youngest suspect charged with murder for the death of bicyclist Scott Habermehl. In May of last year,...
2025 New Mexico Point-In-Time numbers released
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state released its latest statistics on Monday morning, looking at the number of homeless people living in New Mexico. The point-in-time count is an annual report on individuals and families struggling with homelessness. Every year, a date in late January is selected where officials collect...
Runaway pig finds new home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The pig that got a lot of attention after running loose on I-40 has found a new home. Albuquerque police and Animal Welfare officers rounded up the runaway swine after it caused a ruckus on the interstate’s eastbound lanes near Louisiana. Animal Welfare put the pig on hold in case an owner...
Feds: 37K fentanyl pills seized on Pueblo of Isleta
ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – A total of 37,300 fentanyl pills were seized during a joint operation on the Pueblo of Isleta, the Department of the Interior announced Monday. The operation was led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Police, and also included a...
Site near Rio Rancho selected for hypersonic missile facility
Castelion has officially selected a site near Rio Rancho for their multi-million-dollar hypersonic missile production and testing facility.

















