Federal fraud trial against former New Mexico lawmaker pushed back to 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The federal fraud trial against former state lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton was pushed back again. Stapleton was set to go on trial at the end of the month after prosecutors said she swindled millions of dollars from Albuquerque Public Schools, funneling the money into a robotics...
Albuquerque spends $15,500 in taxpayer funds to air mayor’s State of the City address...
Albuquerque is spending $15,500 in taxpayer money to broadcast Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the City address across five local television stations as paid advertisements, with the most expensive 30-minute slot costing $12,000. The city purchased airtime on KOAT for $12,000, KRQE for $1,500, FOX New Mexico for $1,200,...
Love 4 Pets with Eva from A Barking Chance Animal Rescue
Meet Eva, she is up for adoption with A Barking Chance Animal Rescue and is hoping to make your home her home!
Rain possible Tuesday for some in New Mexico
Tuesday’s forecast is mostly dry but some spots in New Mexico may see some rain, including some of the more mountainous places in the state.
Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department hosting volunteer fair
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is looking for volunteers with its upcoming League of Volunteers Fair on September 13, at the Eastside Shelter from 6 – 8 p.m. Interested volunteers will be able to meet the shelter animals, take a facility tour and sign up to volunteer...
PNM warns about copper theft trends
September is PNM’s annual Copper Theft Awareness Month so they’re educating and warning customers about copper theft and how to prevent it.
Residents may hear explosions during Sandia Labs upcoming test
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs plans to conduct a controlled explosives test on Thursday, September 11, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The testing will occur on the south end of Kirtland Air Force Base, according to a release from Sandia Labs. Some residents may hear explosions from the testing. Smoke and...
Model trains at New Mexico State Fair would go away with fairgrounds move
Longtime New Mexico State Fair goers will tell you the real magic of the fair is in the buildings but moving the fairgrounds could soon end some of that magic.
Who won the 2025 New Mexico State Fair green chile cheeseburger contest?
Hungry New Mexico State Fair goers crowded Main Street to taste the state’s best green chile cheeseburgers during the annual contest Monday.
AFR: 8 people displaced after home fire in southwest Albuquerque
Eight people and two pets had to find somewhere else to go after their home caught fire Monday in southwest Albuquerque.