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...
Bus slides off road in Northeast Heights
A school bus slid off the road and on to a 30-foot embankment up in the Northeast Heights near Albuquerque.
Former treasurer of Albuquerque mail handler’s union accused of misusing union funds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former treasurer of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, Local 331, which is based in Albuquerque, is facing federal charges for allegedly misusing union funds for personal expenses. Max Jaramillo, 58, served as treasurer of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, Local 331, from...
Eye on the FBI: Cybercrimes and how to avoid them
The FBI handles cybercrimes of all sorts so, naturally, they have tips for you to avoid becoming a victim of these crimes.
Suspect sought for robbing Bank of America on Coors
Authorities need your help to identify a man accused of robbing a Bank of America on Coors Boulevard in Albuquerque.
Let’s talk about redeveloping the State Fairgrounds
Let’s Talk New Mexico, 1/8/26, 8am: Investing in the State Fairgrounds in central Albuquerque has come up several times in recent decades, but last year Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made it a priority. She announced a redevelopment that would include affordable housing, community space and retail. Just last month a...
