Locals Say El Pinto Has the Boldest Southwestern Flavors in New Mexico
If you crave big New Mexican flavor with a side of local lore, El Pinto might be your happy place. Tucked into a lush hacienda north of Albuquerque, it serves plates that make green chile the hero and sopaipillas the encore. The patio glows under string lights, margaritas sparkle, and the aroma of mesquite pulls you...
‘It’s just constant’: Rescue finds animals dumped, illegally sold, within days of each other
A local rescue saves two litters of puppies from dangerous situations, highlighting the need for foster care and community support.
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Try
Albuquerque’s Tex-Mex scene is a flavorful blend of tradition, innovation, and New Mexican flair. A landmark near the University of New Mexico, Frontier is known for its eclectic décor and diverse menu featuring New Mexican and American diner fare. The bustling, casual atmosphere and quick service make it...
Sandia Labs to conduct controlled explosives test at Kirtland Air Force Base
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories will conduct a controlled explosives test on Wednesday at Kirtland Air Force Base. The test will take place between noon and 3 p.m. at Sandia’s Thunder Range test site on the base. Due to the test, some Albuquerque residents might hear an explosion and could see...
AFR responds to fire at northwest warehouse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters extinguished a fire at a commercial warehouse in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 1803 6th St. NW at 3:31 a.m. and found a large building with a working fire. A total of 13 AFR units were dispatched, and the fire was brought...
Six Albuquerque schools to require clear backpacks in safety push
Six Albuquerque Public Schools will require students to use only clear backpacks starting Tuesday, the latest measure in the district’s efforts to address weapons on campus. Del Norte High School and five middle schools — Wilson, Kennedy, Hayes, Washington and Cleveland — will implement the policy, joining Taylor...
California man arrested in Estancia for child solicitation
ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said a California man was caught in an undercover operation trying to meet up with a 15-year-old in Estancia. Police said that in December, 63-year-old Eric Spoor was in Albuquerque and started chatting online with someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was actually an...
RRPD arrest records: Dec. 21-27
Cheyenne Montoya, 24, of Albuquerque, was arrested for criminal damage to the property of a household member and battery against a household member at an unspecified address. Abrianna Dominguez, 26, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI and reckless driving at an unspecified address. Reno Aragon, 28, of Rio...
New pilot program aims to break cycle for nonviolent offenders
The Bernalillo County Metro Court launched a new pilot program meant to help people struggling with mental illness, and who may not be competent to stand trial.
Cost of Living Crisis Looms: NM counties see sharp rise in 2025, with more...
The estimated average living wage in New Mexico increased in 2025, according to data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage calculator. The data, last updated in February 2025, depict an upward trend in the living wage over time, with 2026 housing prices increasing. This means that for New Mexico...
