Longhorns hold at No. 7 after San Jose State win in AP Top 25
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas held at No. 7 in the Week 3 Associated Press Top 25 poll following a 38-7 win over San Jose State on Saturday. Unless the teams above the Longhorns lose, don’t expect much of a rise in the rankings until Southeastern Conference play begins. With two Group of Five teams left […]
The Whole Bead Show a beacon for enthusiasts and the curious
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From turquoise beads, seed beads, or pearls, New Mexicans were out searching for the most unique beads to adorn their jewelry creations on Sunday. The Whole Bead Show has been hosting bead events across the country since 1994 and says they always look for the most unique and exciting...
Soundwave Music Festival at the State Fair
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair showcases music New Mexicans love, and this year’s Soundwave Music Festival promises a must-see line-up. Hosted by Monica Wicke and Logan Rader of New Mexico Living, and featuring homegrown acts you won’t find anywhere else, the show promises to be an unforgettable...
EVHS Cross Country Team Hopes to Break Through 4A
Breaking the log jam at the top of the Class 4A state cross country podium that has been owned by Los Alamos and Albuquerque Academy is likely too much to ask, but the Española Valley girls may have the squad that can challenge that status quo, or at least grab a podium spot.
Local food trucks spice it up in Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Seven finalists showed up to the 12th Annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown Saturday. Those restaurant contestants were determined by secret judges who actually traveled around the state trying burgers. The organizers say a lot goes into choosing the very best. Step one: It’s got to be...
1 dead, 1 injured in Montaño I-25 rollover
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly rollover crash that happened Sunday in the area of Montaño and I-25. They say a passenger in a vehicle has died. Police responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash around 4:15 p.m. in the area of southbound Pan American Freeway NE and...
Pooch Plunge returns to Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Hayne’s Park Pool in Rio Rancho was full of soggy dogs Saturday morning, trying to cool off for the last days of summer. It was a big turnout for the annual Pooch Plunge. This is the 16th year the event has happened here in New Mexico, and some families have made […]
Albuquerque Weather Alert: Severe Storm Risk for Eastern Plains Sunday 3–9 PM
Albuquerque, N.M. – Parts of northeast and east-central New Mexico face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts and large hail possible between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, isolated storms are most likely to develop across...
Spirit Airlines Is Cutting Flights to 11 Cities
Beleaguered budget travel company Spirit Airlines is making a major change in its offerings just a week after filing for bankruptcy protection for a second time in less than a year. The airline's parent company, Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., announced on Sept. 3 that it received approval from the U.S....
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center to close for renovations
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center will be shutting down later this month for renovations. The $3.2 million project includes installing a new HVAC system, dehumidification systems, plus stucco and rain gutters. The renovations will force the pool to close from September 15 to October 31. During...
