City to add 12 more rest-in-red signals after major safety gains in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque says six rest-in-red traffic lights on Lead and Coal have cut crashes and injury crashes by up to 70%. The city installed the $50,000 signals in 2022 to slow drivers on Lead and Coal. The lights stay green for drivers at or below the speed limit and turn red for speeders. […]
What’s new in ABQ: Upcoming September events including JP’z Drive-Thru Fair Food
Fall is almost here. To break down some of the events, Nichole Harwood with What’s New in ABQ has the inside scoop. Thursday, she brought JP’z Drive Thru Fair Food to talk about what they offer. JP’z Drive-Thru Fair Food will be at the Coronado Mall north parking lot September 17-20.
Sandia Heights artists open their doors this weekend to show off their studios
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For one weekend in September, homes throughout Sandia Heights will open their doors to art lovers as 40 local artists share everything from oil paintings and pottery to jewelry, woodworking and mixed-media pieces. The annual Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour brings artists togeth
Ribs BBQ in Cedar Crest offers variety of BBQ meats and dishes
For more than 30 years, Ribs BBQ in Cedar Crest has been serving incredible food. The history of Ribs BBQ is full of tradition and community. Sonya Chavez and Nic Ploskonka stopped by New Mexico Living to talk about their story and business. Ribs BBQ serves a variety of BBQ...
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department looking for volunteers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is searching for volunteers to support local shelter pets. Community members are invited to attend the League of Volunteers Fair on Saturday, September 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Eastside Shelter, located at 8920 Lomas NE. Whether you’re
Suspect in fatal shooting near Old Town will stay in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the suspects arrested in connection to a 2025 deadly shooting near Albuquerque’s Old Town will remain behind bars until his trial. Police say 19-year-old Luiz Ortiz met a group of teens, including Alonzo Cuarenta, in a parking lot on Rio Grande. Investigators believe Ortiz was selling
1-year old dies at Tijeras daycare no foul play or neglect involved
Tijeras, NM (KKOB) – A 1-year-old infant died after employees reportedly found the baby unconscious and not breathing at a Tijeras daycare center in Tijeras. Just after noon Wednesday September 9, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the New Mexico Early Learning Academy, on NM 333. The child was tran
Cooling trend coming to New Mexico but not quite yet
Thursday is starting off cooler than previous mornings thanks to dry air aloft in part of New Mexico and little-to-no winds with clear skies.
New city attorney, same old power struggle at City Hall
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — ‘Burque has a new city attorney. The City Council confirmed Mayor Tim Keller’s pick, then turned around and overrode his veto of a measure aimed at giving the council more oversight of the city’s legal department. Councilors unanimously confirmed Joshua Boone on Wednesday night. Boone previ
Officers tranquilize bear after it climbs up Rio Rancho tree
Rio Rancho first responders helped get a bear out of a tree on Thursday near the AMREP building on Highway 528.

















