EEOC lawsuit alleges nursing home discriminated against workers over 40
A New Mexico nursing home allowed a supervisor to harass employees over 40 and later fired two women who claimed discrimination, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The June 18 civil action requests a jury trial for South Valley Care Center, which the EEOC said...
City of Albuquerque testing environmentally friendly mosquito spray in neighborhoods
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They’re a nuisance and a health hazard. Now, the city of Albuquerque is trying a new method this summer to control the mosquito population in certain areas. It’s a spray they say is safer to use around humans than previous methods. This summer’s mosquito pesticide is supposed to be safer...
UNM graduate opens restaurant in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A University of New Mexico graduate is returning to his alma mater six months after picking up his diploma, this time opening a new fast-food joint for his fellow Lobos. Hanmin Kim graduated with a master’s in business analytics back in December. His new street food spot, called Seoul...
Rio Rancho man arrested in death of girlfriend’s father
A Rio Rancho man with a criminal history was arrested June 22 after allegedly killing his girlfriend’s father. DeAndre Raheen Julian, 23, was charged with second-degree murder and third-degree tampering in the death of Adrian Begay, who was shot multiple times with a handgun. The incident in Fruitland involved...
Business owner speaks out following Cottonwood Mall closure
The air conditioning problem at Cottonwood Mall has led to many issues, not just for the employees, customers, and equipment, but has now reached a health concern.
Operation Route 66 nets 771 arrests since launch in February
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney said the ongoing Operation Route 66 in the International District has led to 771 arrests since it started in February. Law enforcement has focused on fighting crime on Central Avenue, around Louisiana and Wyoming Boulevards. “This neighborhood, the...
Judge to sentence man for deadly shooting in southeast Albuquerque
A judge will sentence a man Monday for a shooting that left one person dead and another wounded in March 2024 in Albuquerque.
City, county issue reminder of fireworks restrictions in Albuquerque metro
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are reminding people of the restrictions on fireworks in the Albuquerque metro.
Man donates blood in all 50 states, finishes in Hawaii
A Pennsylvania man who set out to donate blood in all 50 states completed his goal in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Desert Willow Complex Fire leaves homes burned, 13 injured in Los Lunas
Crews are battling the Desert Willow Complex Fire that left multiple homes burned and 13 firefighters injured in Los Lunas.
