Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is adding a new feature to its Gateway Center for the homeless. On Thursday, the city showed off its new patio space at the Gibson Health Hub. It has shade canopies, tables and benches, a bike rack, and a dog park. The city said the patio gives people a […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drive along Central near the University of New Mexico, and you will encounter a piece of history. This tiny police substation may soon be on the move as part of the upcoming celebration of the Route 66 centennial. Shelley Sanchez, the director of Arts and Culture for the City of...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury has found a man guilty of an armed robbery turned murder more than three years ago. Bobby Lopez was convicted for the January 2022 murder of Anjel Varela. According to court documents, Lopez and two other women lured Varela to an apartment complex for a fake drug deal in order to […]

Jacob LaHair will be staying in custody for now. He’s facing one count of arson and one count of damage to property.

The iconic Hiland Theater in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill area is celebrating its 75th birthday in a big way this weekend.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teacher from Hope Christian Elementary has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old student. The search for the wanted teacher is over, as police have taken Kelly McEachran into custody. According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the victim reported the abuse...

Legislative Education Study Committee staff members Friday outlined their role in supporting the Public Education Department’s work in developing a plan for improving educational opportunities for at-risk New Mexico students.

It's in cities' best interests to continue pushing. New research reveals one factor that could nearly double number of people commuting by bike: 'Sizable population' first appeared on The Cool Down .

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The United States Postal Service wants to make sure New Mexicans don’t fall victim to mail fraud. USPS shared tips to prevent mail-related crime and the latest phishing, smishing, and brushing scams. Since 2023, officials said they’ve made roughly 28,000 arrests related to mail theft. The...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque community center known for its historic boxing gym will reopen Saturday after being closed for renovations since 2023. The renowned Jack Candelaria Community Center and Boxing Training Facility will reopen its doors with more space and new equipment. “We added about 3,500 to...