Woman claims vehicle sustained major damage during fiber optic installation project
A Rio Rancho woman says the fiber optic installation problems are now spilling into her community.
New Mexico man accused of killing his friend in “jealous rage”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has been arrested after being accused of kidnapping his girlfriend and killing his friend on June 21, in southeast Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department says Johnathan Torres got upset with his girlfriend and accused her of cheating on him with his friend as she...
Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops
Fire alarm at Albuquerque International Sunport control tower causes flight diversions and ground stops at multiple airports, with flights directed around the airspace.
One person shot and killed near Old Town, police investigating
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Thursday night. Police say the shooting occurred near Rio Grande Blvd. and Bellamah Ave. APD says officers responded to the area around 10 p.m. for reports of a shooting. When police arrived on scene,...
Cleanup efforts begin to remove flame retardant off Los Lunas homes and the bosque
Fire crews pulled out all the stops over the past week, to stop the spread of two destructive wildfires in the Valencia County Bosque. One method they used, was dropping retardant, which leaves a mess behind, but fire officials say, is critical to saving homes and lives.
‘Go get them gangster’: Mom who drove her teenage kids to allegedly chase down...
A New Mexico mother pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge after she drove her two teenage children to an apartment complex to allegedly shoot a man they believed was stalking them. Raeanna Ruiz, 35, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder,...
Sawmill District expanding despite concerns from community
City council approved a package for new luxury developments with $227.5 million in tax breaks, but not without push back from the community.
USPS warn customers of new ‘brushing’ scam
The U.S. Postal Service is warning of a number of scams in an effort to not only protect customers but also postal workers.
Sandia National Labs moves to reduce workforce
Sandia Labs say the goal is to reduce the workforce by 1-3%. There are 17,000 employees, so that’s anywhere from 170 to 500 positions.
Multiple fires spark Bosque crackdown
Albuquerque city officials are asking residents to help prevent fires in the Bosque after a string of suspected arsons triggered expanded patrols, new surveillance tools and a crackdown ahead of the Fourth of July. At a press conference at Tingley Beach, Mayor Tim Keller said multiple fires over the past...
