Foundation company lays groundwork in Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO — The national foundation company Groundworks has another base of operations right here in Rio Rancho. It celebrated its grand opening on Quantum Road Wednesday afternoon with games, prizes and lunch for its employees. According to Sales Manager Shane Ishmael, a Rio Rancho resident, every one of...
In the wake of electrical storm, 8,000 PNM customers in the metro lose power
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews spent Friday morning fixing broken power lines after dozens of reports of outages after Thursday night’s thunderstorm. At around 12:30 a.m., many New Mexicans woke up to the sound of thunder and the sight of fried powerlines “This was an especially violent lightning storm, with, with mu
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School students receive new shoes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, hundreds of students from Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School received a brand-new pair of shoes, thanks to your generous donations. Friday morning, 550 students received a pair of shoes. Students also got a goodie bag full of socks, snacks, dental hygiene products, and a book. KRQE sp
Albuquerque man convicted of raping child multiple times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury on Friday convicted an Albuquerque man of raping a child multiple times, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. Shane Michael Drapeaux was convicted of five counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor. The crimes happened between October 2020 and...
Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old Albuquerque boy
Albuquerque police asked for help finding 6-year-old Amadeo Esquibel in an Amber Alert.
Police battery at Latitudes results in man’s arrest
RIO RANCHO — A man was arrested for allegedly battering police at Latitudes after he passed out in his car in the parking lot. Henry Provencio, 19, of Albuquerque, was arrested Sept. 13 for aggravated battery upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon, two counts of aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly
New cake shop brings ‘Nothing Bundt’ happiness to West Side
ALBUQUERQUE — Bundt lovers won't have to drive across the river for their cake anymore. Now, Nothing Bundt Cakes has a second location near the Corrales and Rio Rancho borders of Albuquerque at the corner of Alameda and Corrales Road. Marketing Manager Emily Cornell and the local managers celebrated...
Flood watches in effect for parts of New Mexico; flash flooding risk Friday night
Flood watches remain in effect for parts of New Mexico through midnight as heavy rain may trigger flash flooding in western counties and near Ruidoso.
Presbyterian to open new dermatology clinic
Presbyterian plans to open a new dermatology clinic backed by a $2.5 million family donation, aiming to treat about 500 patients a week in a state with about 45 dermatologists.
City to stop hosting Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour
City leaders announced Friday morning that ABQ RIDE will transition away from operating the annual Luminaria Tour on Christmas Eve, beginning this year.

















