Albuquerque immigration order, Father killed in crash, Widespread rain, Cocaine seized, Albuquerque diner recognized
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] ABQ mayor signs executive order for immigrant safety, rights – Albuquerque city leaders came together Monday to announce a new executive order. Mayor Tim Keller signed the policy, which looks to help the immigrant population in the city. The city says the order reaffirms...
ACS helps Albuquerque man in mental health crisis find treatment
When a desperate father couldn’t calm his adult son during a severe mental health crisis, Albuquerque’s alternative emergency response team stepped in where traditional police might have struggled, successfully connecting the man to voluntary treatment within an hour. Behavioral Health Responders from the Albuquerque...
Albuquerque Remains Committed to Free Transit
Almost two years ago, Albuquerque eliminated fares on its public bus system. In a piece for Next City, Erin Rode outlines some of the impacts the free fare program has had on the city’s residents. According to Rode, “Nearly 90% of Albuquerque’s bus riders have household incomes of less...
Albuquerque man takes plea deal for attacking mother, throwing her into river
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After being found competent to stand trial last year, Martin Montano took a plea deal Tuesday. Montano is accused of attacking his mother and throwing her into the Rio Grande in 2013. In June 2013, police say Montano attacked his mother, Hope Montano, and her roommate in their northeast...
Man accused of murder outside a Blake’s will remain in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of a murder outside of a Blake’s restaurant in Albuquerque will be held behind bars through his trial. Christian Elycio, 21, is accused of shooting Edward Nicholas, 46, after the two got into a fight. Witnesses told police the two men separated after an initial dispute. A...
Possible measles exposure reported at Albuquerque amusement park
Hundreds of New Mexico children and families may have been exposed to measles at a popular summertime destination in Albuquerque.
APD: Bicyclist killed in northeast Albuquerque
A 19-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving her bicycle and a car in northeast Albuquerque.
DEA Special Agent in Charge speaks on recent successes and future of agency in...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After the largest drug bust in the United States Drug Enforcement Agency’s history occurred in Albuquerque, KRQE News 13 heard from the new agent in charge of the El Paso sector, which also oversees the entire state of New Mexico, for the first time since taking his new position. “At the...
Ozzy Osbourne candlelight vigil set for Wednesday in Albuquerque
An Albuquerque music venue is set to host a candlelight vigil for Ozzy Osbourne a day after the rock and heavy metal great’s passing.
Active weather day expected Tuesday in New Mexico
It’s going to be a busy weather day across New Mexico with rain and storms likely popping up throughout the day Tuesday.
