Commission switches up chair, vice chair
BERNALILLO — County commissioners will sit differently on the dais at Sandoval County. As of Jan. 7, with Jordan Juarez as chair and Jon Herr as vice chair, they sit in the center and left-center positions in the chamber room. Commissioner Josh Jones thanked the former chair, Mike Meek,...
Early childhood education facility in Los Lunas expands
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) — An early childhood facility in Los Lunas is celebrating a long-awaited expansion of their facilities. The Adelino Early Childhood Development Center held a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday to mark the occasion. Funding and planning for this additional space has been in the works for five...
Literacy Center Coming to Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –New Mexico’s first Literacy Center is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. The $30 million dollar project is geared toward boosting literacy for people of all ages in New Mexico. Recent data from the National Institute of Education Sciences ranks NM second to last in the nation for...
Storehouse New Mexico temporarily switches to drive-through pickup
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you the frequent Storehouse New Mexico, prepare for a slightly different schedule for a few weeks. The food pantry will be getting some upgrades and have active construction starting Wednesday, Jan. 14. They will still be offering non-refrigerated food items through a drive-through...
Traveller possibly exposed people to measles at Albuquerque hotel
Although New Mexico’s measles outbreak is officially over, people could have been exposed to the virus by an out-of-state traveller who stayed at an Albuquerque hotel in late December. On Tuesday the Department of Health announced the exposure incident at the Quality Inn near Juan Tabo Boulevard and I-40.
Legislative Finance Committee shares $11.1B budget recommendation
Legislative Finance Committee shares $11.1B budget recommendation.
State Police Seek Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Farmington
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – New Mexico State Police are asking for the public’s help in a fatal hit-and-run investigation near Farmington. On January 2, 2026, around 1:47 a.m., officers responded to a crash scene on Highway 371 near County Road 8501. A woman was found dead near the northbound shoulder. Investigators...
Belen Eagles excel at huge wrestling tournament
Considering the history of Belen boys wrestling, a sixth-place finish wouldn’t usually be something to shout about; however, at the huge Conflict at Cleveland, with 81 teams from six states, that type of showing is impressive. “If you had told me at the beginning of the week that we...
Jury selection begins in trial for man accused of killing Albuquerque pizza shop owner
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection is underway for the man accused of killing an Albuquerque restaurant owner. Sylvan Alcachupas is accused of trying to rob Giovanni’s Pizzeria on San Pedro Dr. near Kathryn Ave. three years ago, before shooting and killing Rosario Zito. Police say witnesses told investigators...
No injuries after Albuquerque Public School bus crashes on edge of embankment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque Public School bus ended up in a precarious place Thursday morning. The vehicle was found hanging off the edge of Forest Road 333 just north of Tierra Monte Road. No kids were on board, and the driver did not sustain any injuries. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue said the bus...
