New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation to host 6th annual TyRUNnosaurus event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation will host a dinsoaur themed event aimed at getting the whole family active. The foundation’s 6th annual TyRUNnosaurus event, a 5K and family run/walk will take place on Sept. 21, 2025. Participants will run, or walk like a dinosaur, to the...
City of Albuquerque honors dogs helping the community
Now, the City of Albuquerque is honoring some of those K9 officers forever at dog parks. There will be 10 plagues honoring different dogs.
One-eared pig found in the South Valley is adopted
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last week, KRQE News 13 told you about a special one-eared pig who needed an owner, and now, Van Gogh has found a home. Van Gogh was not found in an art gallery, but was recently found breaking into a South Valley yard, stealing apples. Bernalillo County Animal Shelter staff said he spent […]
Albuquerque halts road construction during major events to ease traffic
The city will pause road construction projects in key areas during three major events this fall and winter to reduce traffic congestion for visitors and residents. The Department of Municipal Development announced Thursday it will halt construction around the State Fair grounds beginning Sept. 4, marking the start of...
Man accused of pointing gun at neighbors appears in court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who admitted to holding his neighbors at gunpoint appeared in court Thursday for a detention hearing. According to a criminal complaint, 45-year-old Damien Hall accused his neighbors of stealing his gun. When the victims assured Hall they did not take any firearms, he...
A look at the competitors for two major events at the New Mexico State...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The New Mexico State Fair is slated for Sept. 4 to Sept. 14. And as preparations ramp up, the fair has released a list of competitors for two major events. You can take a look at the details below. Unique Foods Contest (12 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the Chevron Pavilion) Sweet, […]
NMED: Eating from unlicensed food vendors poses potential health risks
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — The New Mexico Environment Department is reminding the public that eating food from unlicensed vendors could pose certain health risks. The warning comes after the department noticed enchilada plates, meal preps, and other cooked foods being sold by unlicensed vendors through social media...
Valencia County Sheriff’s Office: Dead one-month-old infant brought to fire station
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A dead one-month-old infant was brought to a fire station by two adults seeking medical attention for the child, according to the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office. A crime scene has been established. At about 12:31 p.m. on Thursday, a call for service went out for the dead infant at...
Man accused of Albuquerque parking spot shooting to remain behind bars
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The man accused of a deadly shooting over a parking spot will remain behind bars. Police say David Casarez, 38, shot and killed Carlos Ochoa after a dispute on Friday night at Effingbar and Grill on Sequoia near Coors. Casarez claims he did it in self defense. He is a facing a […]
Teen sentenced to probation in connection to three separate cases in 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced Wednesday that a 17-year-old was sentenced to two years of probation in connection to three separate cases in 2024. The teen pled no contest to several felony charges. According to officials, in July 2024, the teen was parked on a...
