Planned Parenthood’s ‘The Space’ moves to new location for HIV outreach and support
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Filling a need in the community, a new clinic recently opened in southeast Albuquerque catering to HIV outreach efforts called “The Space” on Washington off Central. It’s a drop-in center offering free HIV rapid testing, safer sex kits, and preventative navigation. Something unique about this
New Mexico State Fair announces buy one, get one concert tickets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Fair officials on Monday announced buy-one-get-one-free promotions for both Everclear and Tanya Tucker concerts at the New Mexico State Fair. Everclear is set to take the Tingley Coliseum stage following the PRCA rodeo on Thursday, with Tanya Tucker performing after the PRCA
Two suspects charged in 2020 Albuquerque murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two suspects have been charged in a six-year-old murder case on Albuquerque’s Westside. Police said that in July 2020, Angelo Cuellar-Salazar and Ryan Mathis organized a scam to obtain a COVID-19 small business loan for $10,000. Police said Mathis introduced the victim, Genoveva Paiz, to Cuel
Tijeras community launches fundraiser to support family of baby who died at daycare
The community is rallying to raise funds for a local family following the death of their 1-year-old son at a daycare in Tijeras.
Neighbors win big as Rio Rancho council rejects proposed Maverik development
Rio Rancho’s Governing Body shut the door Thursday on a Maverik gas station planned for the corner of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, voting to deny the site plan over concerns that traffic would still flood a residential street even after a late compromise on highway access. City...
The state is retaining a majority of its locally trained physician assistants
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Micah Shaw, the program director for UNM’s Physician Assistant Program says that about 90% of the program’s students remain in the state to practice after graduation. Since it was launched in 1997 the program has seen 399 graduates. Ninety-two percent of current students are New Mexico residents
Water authority asks Albuquerque residents to reduce sprinkler irrigation ahead of fall
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — As fall approaches, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is asking locals to cut back on sprinkler irrigation. Specifically, the water authority recommends reducing usage to just two days per week, as part of the voluntary “Water by the Numbers” program. “Cooler nights an
Security camera footage shows man throwing Molotov Cocktail at neighbor’s house in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jonathan Griego has a lengthy history of legal issues with his neighbors, and police say that two and a half months ago, he threw a homemade firebomb at his neighbor’s window. It was all caught on camera. The neighbor being targeted told Albuquerque police that she heard the boom and went out
New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge names 2026 champ
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Kicking off this week of the New Mexico State Fair is the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, and KRQE’S own David Romero is one of this year’s judges. As well as the chef of last year’s winner, Isleta Grill, who was excited to be on the other side of the plate this […]
Albuquerque Police arrest alleged armed man following downtown pursuit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police arrested a man who they say was armed during a pursuit in downtown Albuquerque in August. Police shared video of the Aug. 8 chase on social media Monday, saying officers responded to a report of a man displaying a gun near 4th Street and Central Avenue. Officers located Eli

















