New Mexico Nurse Assistant Charged with Hospice Fraud, Misconduct
A federal grand jury in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, has indicted a certified nurse assistant for their alleged involvement in a hospice fraud scheme. Potential sentencing includes more than two decades of imprisonment. April Guadalupe Hernandez, 27, was an employee of Luna Del Valle Hospice, LilyCare of New Mexico...
TenderLove Community Center holds Kindness in Action event at Robinson Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local non-profit set up shop Friday morning at Robinson Park to reach out to the local homeless population. TenderLove Community Center held its annual Kindness-in-Action event. Volunteers handed out shoes, food, and housing vouchers. Tender Love’s founder said she was inspired to reach...
Salad kits sold in 25 states recalled
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of salad kits that were sold in 25 states.
Mission Avenue Elementary students celebrate Zozobra
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In honor of the 101st burning of Zozobra, fifth-graders at Mission Avenue Elementary brought the tradition to life. Albuquerque Public Schools said the students spent weeks designing and assembling their own zozobras, which put their creativity and teamwork to the test. APS said staff made...
City turning lot along Rio Grande Boulevard into public outdoor space
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’ve driven along Rio Grande Boulevard recently, you may have noticed construction on an empty, city-owned lot. Soon, the lot will become a place where people can enjoy a public, outdoor space right in the heart of Albuquerque. The seven-acre lot, which is part of the Candelaria Nature...
Pavilion at Valley Gardens Park renamed to honor local leader
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders in Albuquerque met at a South Valley park Friday, where a beloved community member is being memorialized. The pavilion at the Valley Gardens park has been officially renamed in honor of the late Delano García, a veteran, legislator, and lifelong public servant. García served in...
Parents recall hearing the gunshots at Annunciation Catholic School
Parents describe the moment they heard gunshots targeting Annunciation Catholic School, where their two children were attending the first Mass of the school year when a gunman opened fire on the sanctuary. Carla and Pedro Maldonado recount rushing to the school after realizing that the shots were coming from their...
Woman killed in Logan Co. collision
A New Mexico woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Logan County early Friday morning on East Old Volney Road. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Department, it happened in the 3000 block when a vehicle driven by 58-year-old Cindy Andelin of Albuquerque, New Mexico attempted to make a U-turn onto East Old...
Teen accused of threatening Jackson Middle School crossing guard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen accused of threatening a school crossing guard will remain locked up. The Bernalillo County District Attorney says the 17-year-old parked over a crosswalk while picking up his sibling from Jackson Middle School on Wednesday. The guard approached the teen to tell him he couldn’t stay...
Baja California secretary of health says COVID-19 no longer an issue in the state
"We've gone several months without a COVID-19 related death, there's been a few cases, but they've been mild that have been treated," said Medina Amarillas
