Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller joined the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for a special Mass on Thursday in honor of those who spend their lives in service of others. Queen of Heaven Catholic Church hosted its 17th annual Blue Mass, an opportunity for community members to come together in a blessing fo

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the suspects who killed a woman in front of her daughter will spend a decade behind bars. In October 2023, Austin Wilkins, along with two other suspects, drove to the home of Brandy McManus near Unser and McMahon. When she didn’t answer the door, one of them shot through it, killing […

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is being held October 3 – 11. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to attend. When is Balloon Fiesta? Ticket Information Getting to Balloon Fiesta What you cannot bring What’s planned?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque and Bernalillo County landowners are being asked to allow their property to serve as landing sites for hot-air balloons during the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set to take place October 3-11, 2026. The “X Marks the Spot” program encourages property owners to plac

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A portion of Central Ave will be closed on Saturday to make room for the Bands of Enchantment Outdoor Music Festival. The event is free to attend and features a diverse lineup of performers. The event is on Central Ave. between Fourth and Sixth Street from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. That […]

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller declared Thursday “Archbishop John C. Wester Day” as the city honored the Archbishop of Santa Fe before the annual Blue Mass.

A 32-year-old Bernalillo County man is in custody now after a SWAT standoff Wednesday afternoon in the East Mountains town of Sandia Park.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking feedback on which schools should be closed due to enrollment decline. The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution to open public engagement to address years of sharp enrollment decline. No decision has been made yet, and the bo

A plate of carne adovada can turn a lunch into the reason for a road trip. Pork cooks slowly in red chile until the sauce settles into every bite, and each kitchen has its way of pushing the flavor. New Mexico gives this dish plenty of room to shine, especially...

Good afternoon! Over the last 24 hours parts of New Mexico have picked up on a healthy amount of rainfall. Parts of the Albuquerque Metro picked anywhere from 0.25 – 0.75″ worth of rain, while the highest accumulation was ranged from 1.70-2.00″ along I-25 around Truth or Consequences. Late this morning, light showers w