Albuquerque NM

The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Begay's case became emblematic of a crisis fueled

[1] State rests case in trial for former teacher accused of raping teen – The prosecutors in the case against a former Albuquerque teacher accused of raping a student have concluded their arguments. Patrick Corr is accused of buying alcohol for two teens, who were 17 and 16 at the time, taking them to his home and raping the older teen. According to prosecutors, the...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) –  It was a story that went viral – a pint-sized “porch pirate” stealing packages. Angelique Sanchez is suspected of using her young son to steal packages from homes in Albuquerque two years ago. She spent the past year in jail after sparking an Amber Alert involving that son. Now, a new […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The iconic funk and soul group behind the songs “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” will take the stage to perform at the City of Albuquerque’s annual Freedom 4th event. WAR of Long Beach rose to fame in the 70s and their landmark 1973 album “The World Is a Ghetto” […]

California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River — Dorany Pineda, Associated Press. Absent a longer term deal on how to share a key but dwindling water source in the U.S. West, three states say they'll cut back significantly to prop up reservoirs in a short-term agreement following the driest winter on record.

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – The Albuquerque Public Schools Board has approved a budget of more than $2 billion for the 2027 fiscal year. Of that, just over $1 billion is allocated for operations, including funding for school safety initiatives and the APS Police Department. The plan also includes a 1% pay raise for employees and an increased district contribution toward health insurance costs, totaling about...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – A new ordinance passed by Albuquerque city leaders is drawing both support and opposition. The City Council voted 6 to 3 to approve a measure that would make it illegal to sit, sleep, or lie on public sidewalks. Supporters say it’s intended to address concerns from businesses about conditions in parts of the city, including downtown. Critics argue the ordinance targets...

Some meals don’t just feed you, they change your relationship with food entirely. I pulled off a dusty road in New Mexico once, walked into a place with plastic chairs and hand-painted signs, and sat down to the most extraordinary plate I have ever encountered in my life. I...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Earning the program’s first win in the Mountain West Tournament since 2005, on Wednesday, UNM softball tried to make it two in a row, but was sidelined by top seed Grand Canyon 7-6 on Thursday. In what started as a pitcher’s duel, GCU held a 1-0 lead over New Mexico until the top […]

Solid Grounds Music Cafe aims to create an atmosphere that combines vibrant music and a creative art scene. Nestled in the heart of Albuquerque, Solid Grounds Music Cafe offers a wide array of musical performances from local talents to touring artists across diverse genres. Their space is an alcohol-free space,...