Rio Rancho approves $452 million budget
RIO RANCHO — Thursday was the final step in approving the 2027 Rio Rancho budget, with a unanimous vote by the city council to approve the $452 million budget. The approval comes after City Manager Matt Geisel introduced the budget in April. The Governing Body reviewed the Recommended FY 27 Budget on May 1 and took pub
Albuquerque officials respond to concerns on price jump for senior center breakfasts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A rapid price jump for the 20-year-old low-cost breakfast program at eight senior centers across Albuquerque is causing frustration around the community. Two weeks ago, breakfast prices for seniors tripled in price, and the menu was reduced, leaving many seniors on fixed incomes forced to sto
Two New Mexicans test positive for West Nile virus
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County woman in her 70’s and an Otero County man in his 30’s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health announced. Health officials said the woman is currently hospitalized and the man is recovering at home. “West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes an
Heavy thunderstorms roll through Albuquerque metro
Gauges showed Embudo Arroyo rose above 10 feet as life-threatening flash flooding hit parts of the Albuquerque area.
Albuquerque man charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault near Catholic parish
Police charged a man with two counts of aggravated assault after they said he pulled a gun during an argument outside a northwest Albuquerque church.
Trader Joe’s may be coming to NW Albuquerque
Trader Joe’s has filed an application to build a new location on Albuquerque’s West Side.
RRPD arrest records: July 12-18
Richard Aragon, 66, of Albuquerque, was arrested for DWI and careless driving at an unspecified address. Nathaniel Carter, 22, of Albuquerque, was arrested for burglary of a vehicle and two counts of larceny at an unspecified address. Sienna Roberts, 18, of Portales, was arrested for battery against a household member.
Rio Rancho leaders consider replacement for Paul Wymer’s council seat
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Rio Rancho’s City Council could fill the vacant District 4 seat Thursday with Mayor Paul Wymer’s pick: David Mann. Wymer left the District 4 seat when voters elected him mayor in April. Mann comes from a field of nine candidates, and currently works...
Friday morning forecast: Scattered showers today with best rain chances tomorrow
New Mexico faces another round of scattered storms Friday with heavy rain risk in the west and dangerous heat up to 106 degrees in southeastern areas.
AfterShocks drop game two vs. Enchantment in TBT
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The AfterShocks had a chance to close out the Enchantment and advance to the second round of the TBT but fell 74-68 in game two of their best-of-three series at Koch Arena Thursday night. The New Mexico alums jumped on top early and led 16-5...

















