Albuquerque staple saying goodbye after nearly 100 years of business
A local jewelry staple is closing its doors after 100 years. The Butterfield family has been a part of engagements, weddings and other milestones for 97 years.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A famous Sanrio character is coming back to town on Saturday. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is celebrating its 10th anniversary with various treats and limited edition merch. You can find the truck at the Coronado Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some of the goodies in […]
Historian to present early Navajo history at Corrales church
A presentation tracing the Navajo people from their Athabaskan roots through their migration to the American Southwest will be held Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at Historic Old San Ysidro Church. Raymond Sisneros, an educator and local historian based in Cuba, N.M., will lead the free public presentation as part...
Albuquerque teen sentenced for role in deadly botched robbery
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens involved in a botched robbery that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old was in court for sentencing Wednesday. Albuquerque police say a group of teenagers attempted to rob a couple while they sat in their vehicle at an apartment complex off Tramway, north of I-40 in...
Former Gov. Bill Richardson’s name no longer on UNMH Pavilion building
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson’s name no longer appears on a University of New Mexico Hospital building. The hospital named The Pavilion after Governor Richardson and his wife, Barbara, when it opened nearly two decades ago. However, the signage now indicates the building is...
Albuquerque woman accused of starting apartment fire while children were inside
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman has been charged for allegedly starting a fire inside her apartment while her children were inside. Albuquerque Police on Saturday were notified about a mental health emergency at an apartment at 12901 Central Ave. NE. When an officer arrived, they found 28-year-old...
3 Major Restaurant Chains Closing It’s Doors in New Mexico: In March 2026
From the busy corridors of Albuquerque to the historic streets of Santa Fe, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in New Mexico this March 2026. 1. Pizza Hut: Moving Away from the "Red Roof" As part of the nationwide "Hut Forward" strategy, parent company Yum! Brands is...
Valentine’s Events: Stuff to Do For You and Your Boo
Let’s face it: For a holiday based on love, Valentine’s Day can be something of a burden. If you’re with someone, there’s the question of the gift. Should you go expensive or cheap? Could the item you’ve chosen be interpreted as too sentimental? Too casual? Too serious? Too traditional? Too “jokey”? It’s a freaking...
Free screenings and cleanings offered by dental college in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is offering free dental screenings and cleanings for children up to 16 years old throughout the month. TCDM is the first undergraduate dental training facility in New Mexico. In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, throughout...
Isleta Amphitheater is getting a new name
Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque will be renamed First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, the venue announced Wednesday.
