APD investigates fatal pedestrian crash at Wyoming and Lomas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened on Monday. Officers were dispatched to the area of Wyoming and Lomas boulevards Monday to reports of a crash. They say a pedestrian suffered fatal injured. The APD Fatal Crash Unit is...
New Mexico United Teams Up with the Junior League of Albuquerque to Tackle Diaper...
New Mexico United is proud to announce a community partnership with the Junior League of Albuquerque (JLA) to raise awareness of diaper needs and help support local families in need. Across the United States, 1 in 2 families struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and...
Murder victim’s family reaches $365K settlement with Bernalillo County and district court
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County District Court is shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars after a man they were supposed to be monitoring with a GPS tracker murdered someone. The settlement ends a civil lawsuit that accused the district court, county commissioners, and the Metropolitan...
Hypersonic missile company could build new facility near Rio Rancho
A California-based hypersonic missile company could soon build a new production and testing facility near Rio Rancho.
Inside the Trap Houses of Albuquerque’s ‘War Zone’
“You can smell human agony inside of the McDonald’s there. Fentanyl smoke, a distinct odor of burning SOLO Cups mixed with scorched marshmallows, an evil scent that signals suffering is nearby. ‘War Zone’ smokers have unmistakable vocal tics: anxious spit swallows from inhaling plumes of glass [crystal meth], deep...
Albuquerque City Council to address plans for parks, downtown and city roads
The Albuquerque City Council has a lot to discuss during their meeting Monday, including the parks, plans for downtown and city roads.
Albuquerque city council vote, UNM safe architecture, Warmer and breezy, Questa officer killed, Toys...
Monday’s Top Stories Monday’s Five Facts [1] Albuquerque City Councilors set to vote on bills aimed to make streets safer – Albuquerque city councilors are set to vote on multiple measures in Monday night’s city council meeting. Some aimed at making the streets of Albuquerque safer. Other proposals up for vote...
Bernalillo County speeding task force moves forward
No matter where your commute takes you, speeders are often a part of it – but Bernalillo County has created a task force to change that.
Albuquerque Public Schools settles $3.5M lawsuit with victim injured in classroom sword fight
A multi-million dollar payout is heading to the family a former Volcano Vista High student years after that student was severely injured during a sword fight in the middle of a classroom.
Meet the candidates: Albuquerque Mayor
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