Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Two major New Mexico highways reopened this morning after separate fatal incidents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, though parts of one interstate remain closed as police continue their investigations. I‑40 reopened in both directions between Wyoming and Juan Tabo after being shut down overnight...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The southbound exit from Interstate 25 onto northbound St. Francis Drive reopened Wednesday morning after a deadly crash took place the night before. Police were dispatched around 8 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a call about a vehicle crash with a dead person in the roadway. Officers responded...

If you’re in trouble in Dearborn, Michigan, your first responder might be a drone. The Detroit suburb announced this week that it is launching a first-in-the-state program with drone manufacturer Skydio that will see unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) deployed to respond to incidents before local law enforcement is on...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new program launched Tuesday by the City of Albuquerque will allow businesses along Central Ave. to apply for grants to repaint their exteriors. All in an effort to aesthetically clean up Route 66 ahead of the Centennial. “We’ll look at their application and make sure the mural is...

Five of the six candidates running for mayor of Rio Rancho discuss their campaigns and answer more than a dozen questions on issues facing the city. Topics include water, roads, public safety, GRT losses, economic development, potential reviews of the city's charter and Development Process Manual, transparency and...

SANTA FE — Sandoval County office-seekers submitted their paperwork for statewide and federal positions Tuesday to meet the filing deadline set by the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office. A handful for Rio Rancho residents vying for governor, a seat in the U.S. Congress or Senate, as well as...

The Paranormal Cirque is back in Albuquerque, offering a unique blend of theater, circus, and cabaret for thrill-seekers.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Mexico – Cold air settles low across the Rio Grande Valley this morning, frosting rooftops and chilling hands during early errands. The sun rises bright, and with it comes a fast turnaround from winter...

Albuquerque surprised me in the best way possible. What started as a casual food crawl quickly turned into one of the most memorable eating experiences I’ve had in the Southwest. From red and green chiles layered onto everything imaginable to Indigenous fry bread with deep cultural roots and pizzas...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s latest affordable housing complex is officially open. Tuesday, city and state officials held a grand opening for the Route 66 Flats, near Central and Unser. The complex has 47 one-bedroom units for those with disabilities, mental or behavioral needs, or those who earn less...