Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have launched an investigation into a death that they believe is suspicious. Officers responded to reports that a person had died near Central Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard, near Old Town, around 8 a.m. Thursday. During the preliminary investigation, officers determined it was a suspicious death, APD said. This is a […]

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – The Bernalillo Metro Court is continuing to warn the public about a growing toll payment scam spreading through text messages. Court officials say the latest messages claim the recipient failed to pay a toll and must either appear in court or make an immediate payment or fine using their phone. The texts are labeled as a “Final Court-Ordered Mandatory Collection...

ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) -- An Egyptian citizen allegedly threatened a person at a Las Cruces gas station by pointing a gun at them, the U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Mexico said Thursday. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison without parole for illegally possessing a firearm. USAO New Mexico...

ALBUQUERQUE — Before even stepping foot on the diamond, Bernalillo softball was thrown a curveball. Bernalillo High School was closed on Tuesday after police activity in the area, putting that afternoon's softball matchup on Spartan Alley in jeopardy. Needing a solution, Valley High School and the Spartans took the...

BERNALILLO — A bridge heading toward the village of Cuba will be replaced. The Sandoval County Commission authorized the county manager to approve the professional services agreement between Sandoval County and Kimo Construction Inc. for a $2.17 million bridge replacement project. According to the description of the project within...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A vacant position on the Rio Rancho School Board is now filled. The district appointed Stephanie Smith to represent District 4, which covers High Resort, Panorama Heights, and Star Heights neighborhoods. She has 16 years of education experience at several grade levels. She replaces...

RIO RANCHO — Officials with Rio Rancho Public Schools are set to form a new team tasked with improving the special education department in response to a recent external audit. Jerry Reeder, RRPS executive director of special services, said the 15-member group of administrators, teachers and special services staff...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A veteran who admitted to opening fire on Albuqeurque Police Department officers through his apartment door had his case dismissed on Wednesday thanks to the Community Veterans Court Program.  Jeremy Hovey’s attorney said Hovey is a decorated combat veteran. Hovey completed the Metropolitan court program, which specializes in rehabilitating veterans who may struggle […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A semi-truck driver was weaving through traffic before leading deputies on a chase and causing a major scene on the side of the interstate. It happened just hours after a crash on I-40 near Carnuel that killed a Bernalillo County deputy. While crews were still on scene directing traffic, a semi driver […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque firefighters said they contained a fire before it could spread to the Bosque. AFR responded to a smoldering wood pile just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday in an area of the Bosque south of Avenida Dolores Huerta. No injuries were reported. AFR said it’s likely the fire was rekindled from inside […]