Protecting your router from an attack | What the Tech?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Your Wi-Fi router is the best thing for all things tech in your home but it is also the most vulnerable thing, so here’s how to protect yourself. Ars Technica reports a security firm, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, discovered a malware attack...
Suspect in To’Hajiilee shooting that injured Navajo Nation officers faces federal charges
TOHAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) – New details have been released about a shooting that left two Navajo Nation police officers wounded ten days ago. According to a federal criminal complaint, the suspected shooter is facing federal charges. Story continues below. News: NM State Parks launch public survey to shape future...
Former Bosque Farms police chief running for Sandoval County Commission
SANDOVAL COUNTY — A local law enforcement officer is attempting to trade his handcuffs for a pen as he announces his run for county commission. E. Paul Linson announced his candidacy for Sandoval County Commissioner District 3 on March 12. Linson, who has served 23 years in law enforcement...
APD holds news conference on I-40 standoff that ended in police shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Police Department is holding a news conference on Tuesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. to release further details about an officer-involved shooting from February, where 51-year-old Roman Kirby was shot and killed following an hours-long SWAT standoff near I-40. KRQE News 13 will...
Pacific Rim Food Park reborn with new name, new family-friendly focus
The closing of the Pacific Rim Food Park in the Northeast Heights left foodies with a hole in their menus but a new concept opened last year aims to fill it. With the weather warming up, we dropped by the the newly-named Albuquerque Food Park to check the vibe. Food...
Tax increase fails, United stadium placement, Heating up, Missing general update, Pedestrian and cycling...
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Albuquerque City Council votes down proposed gross receipts tax increase – Councilor Brook Bassan and Councilor Joaquín Baca proposed a 0.4875% sales tax increase, which they say equals less than half a penny for every dollar spent and would generate approximately $140...
Council kills controversial tax hike after floor amendments slash rate
By Jesse Jones, City Desk in The Paper. — Albuquerque city workers filled the City Council chambers hoping a new tax would fund long-awaited raises, but they left empty-handed. Councilors voted 8-1 Monday night to kill a proposed gross receipts tax increase before the state deadline, shelving a plan...
Road rage suspect to stay in jail after arrest near West Mesa High School
A suspect will stay in jail as he faces charges for a road rage shooting that injured two people near Coors Boulevard.
NM DarkSky Council member to speak to local star-gazing group
RIO RANCHO — A member of the New Mexico DarkSky Council is set to give a presentation to the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society later this week. Sarah McIntyre, who is also an award-winning photographer, will present “Chasing Starlight and Dark Skies” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Rainbow Park Observatory, 301...
When Are Hot Air Balloon Festivals in New Mexico 2026?
New Mexico hosts hot air balloon festivals throughout the year, including the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest balloon event in the world, and smaller rallies in Taos, Gallup, Angel Fire, Alamogordo, and Elephant Butte. These festivals feature sunrise balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and...

















