Balloon Fiesta to host first off-site event with ‘Globito Glow in the Village’
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will host its first official event outside Balloon Fiesta Park when 66 remote-controlled hot air balloons line a half-mile stretch of historic Route 66 in October, organizers announced Monday. The “Globito Glow in the Village” will take place Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m....
APD arrests woman for allegedly giving gun to teenager
Nicole Valenzuela was arrested for assisting her 14-year-old son-in-law. She told officers she gave it to him for protection during a drug deal.
Albuquerque job training program adds 1,500+ jobs, launches quantum technology training
A workforce development partnership between the city of Albuquerque and Central New Mexico Community College has enrolled more than 3,400 workers and created 1,510 new jobs while adding nearly $75 million in earning power for local employees. Job Training Albuquerque, launched in 2020, has enrolled 3,433 workers from...
Del Norte student charged with bringing gun on campus faces judge
One of the students who was arrested with a gun near Del Norte High School last week faced a judge for two separate cases Tuesday.
Keller’s State of the City: Crime down, quantum ambitions up
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller delivered his 2025 State of the City address Saturday, highlighting crime reduction achievements and unveiling an ambitious plan to position Albuquerque as a global quantum computing hub. Keller, who is running for a third term as Duke City mayor in November, mentioned his wins over the...
‘A living hell’: Tensions boiling over at Albuquerque bus stop for homeless
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local business owners claim the city is literally giving the homeless free rides into their neighborhood. They say ever since the city shut down a major Albuquerque homeless encampment three years ago, calling it unsafe, the problem has just moved closer to them. KRQE Investigative Reporter...
Woman faces sentencing for probation violation after ceiling escape attempt in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A woman who tried to crawl through a ceiling to escape police after getting arrested for violating court orders is getting sentenced for violating her probation again. Acasia Baca was placed back under the supervision of pretrial services in June. According to court records, since then she...
Love 4 Pets with Cross My Paws puppies in-studio, Boston and Ivy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than with cute puppies in-studio from Cross My Paws. But now, it’s time to show our Love 4 Pets with adoptable dogs in Albuquerque animal shelters. First up, meet “Boston.” He is a 14-year-old...
Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs
Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment. The “Read to the Dogs” programs will begin at Loma Colorado Main Library and Esther Bone Memorial Library, offering families a drop-in opportunity...
Albuquerque-area leaders tout arrival of more than $80 million for housing and homelessness
Local leaders commit to housing 1,000 people by June 30, 2026, following state funding
