Oak Ridge Fire grows to 1800 acres on Navajo Nation
The Oak Ridge Fire, burning on the Navajo Nation near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, has grown to an estimated 1,800 acres Sunday afternoon. The fire is zero-percent contained, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. There were 55 firefighters on scene as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A Regional Critical Incident...
Abundant moisture will return to New Mexico this week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Expect a mainly hot and dry Sunday in Albuquerque with highs in the middle 90s. You may see a little more haze Sunday in northern New Mexico due to smoke from fires in southern Utah and nearby areas. Few showers and thunderstorms are forecast again on Sunday, but slow storm motion will […]
The man connected to a fatal house party and Pokemon Go shooting; New Mexico...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On this episode of New Mexico Crime Files, KRQE anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the story of two violent shooting murders that appear unrelated at first – a teenager, Sean Markey gunned down at a party, and a young woman, Cayla Campos shot at a park while playing […]
Desert Willow Complex Fire – Update 6/26/25
Highlights: Crews continue to maintain and improve containment lines on the Desert Willow Complex Fire. Containment on Cotton 1 has been raised to 80%, and Cotton 2 to 50%. The public should continue to avoid the bosque where heavy machinery and firefighters are working. Update: Today, response crews will continue...
Hiland Theatre celebrates 75 years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An iconic theatre known for hosting shows for decades reached a major milestone Saturday as people came together to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The Hiland Theatre, which sits in the heart of Nob Hill, was built in 1950 and was once a gathering spot for families to enjoy their favorite...
Battle of the Badges raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the Battle of the Badges on Saturday, as first responders came together to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network and to get some bragging rights. Officials say the event is part of an even bigger effort to raise funds all month long. “AFR is excited to be here for […]
Holly Holm wins fight in her return to boxing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holly Holm returned to boxing for the first time in 12 years on Saturday. Holm took on undefeated Mexican fighter Yolanda Vega during the preliminary fights of the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. card. The ten-round bout went the distance, but Holm controlled the pace for much of the...
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates the Class of 2024 at Inauguration Gala
Albuquerque, NM – June 25, 2025– The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting the class of 2024 on Sunday, June 29 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 6 p.m. Former rodeo star Roy Cooper, gold medal Paralympian Alana Nichols, former ENMU...
Mud Day encouraging community to learn, get dirty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is International Mud Day, and visitors at the Open Space Visitor Center off of Coors made sure to make a mess. There were educational workshops related to mud and soil, classes about earthworms, and the most important lesson: how to make the perfect mud pie. “It’s a chance for the...
City of Albuquerque opens new Route 66 Trailhead
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has officially opened a new open space in the East Mountains. Officials came together to hold an opening celebration for the Route 66 Open Space Trailhead. The area is a major access point to the Manzano, Four Hills and Tijeras open space trail system. “From this...
