Man Accused of Selling 2,000 Fentanyl Pills to Undercover Agent
A federal grand jury indicted Jose Magaña Garcia, a Mexican citizen illegally in the United States, for allegedly distributing large amounts of fentanyl and heroin in New Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Investigators said Magaña sold 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover officer on Aug. 13...
‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death
After a private equity cash-out and paying millions in CEO bonuses, Genesis Health tells a bankruptcy court it can't afford to pay $259 million in malpractice costs The post ‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death appeared first on City Desk ABQ .
Creamland Dairy workers end strike after ‘tentative agreement’ reached
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Creamland Dairy employees are headed back to work after the union and the company agreed to a tentative labor deal. Members of Teamsters Local 492 went on strike last week, seeking higher wages and better working conditions. On Friday, both the union and Creamland’s parent company said they...
Tijeras Bio-Zone Sensory Trail Opens :: An Outdoor Experience for All
Go check out the Sensory Trail at the Tijeras Bio-Zone Center! It’s located off of Central Avenue/Route 66, just east of Tramway at 15600 Central SE. While the Education Center is still under construction, the trail is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are also porta-potties for your...
With SNAP cuts looming, a growing Albuquerque food line may foreshadow future need
The line at a local food bank’s weekly distribution in Albuquerque’s International District has increased in the last few years, organizers say, as neighbors in nearby homes join the queue alongside the growing population of unhoused residents. Marissa Brown, who runs the Roadrunner Food Bank distribution, says the...
Bringing local leaders, businesses together to improve Albuquerque’s economy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Economic Forum of Albuquerque brings local leaders and businesses together to discuss a variety of topics relating to the financial well-being of the city. The group regularly meets to discuss issues affecting the city’s economy and to collaborate with peers. Economic Forum of...
Sanchez loans $150K to mayoral campaign, but financial disclosures show no assets to loan
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story reported that Sanchez’s 2025 finance report showed no income. A change in the clerk’s process, discussed in the story below, let Sanchez refer to previous filings. Those filings still failed to report some income and still do not show the loan or source of funds for it....
Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approves major development to move forward
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A big development to go in an old golf course in Rio Rancho took a big step forward on Thursday night. Nearly a dozen people spoke up about the project before the votes. “It is time to move forward and convert that 280-acre eyesore into something unique for the city of […]
Woman involved in Albuquerque courtroom brawl takes a plea deal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the suspects involved in an Albuquerque courtroom brawl that made national headlines was in court Friday, agreeing to a plea deal from the incident. The fight happened at a district court hearing for Alexander Ortiz, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in January 2024....
Police investigate 2 deadly crashes overnight in Albuquerque
Police are investigating two deadly crashes that happened Thursday night and Friday morning in northeast Albuquerque.
