City Historic Preservation Committee Chair Receives State Heritage Preservation Award
Dr. Wallace was honored during the 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards ceremony held May 29, 2026, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The City of Las Cruces is proud to recognize Historic Preservation Committee Chair Dr. Jerry Wallace for receiving the Heritage Preservation Individual Achieve
Rio Rancho police investigating shooting
Police responded are investigating a shooting in Rio Rancho where two people were allegedly injured.
Missing scientist’s neighborhood layout could explain lack of doorbell footage, Hansen says
"I could really see how somebody could leave their home and not be picked up on camera," Ben Hansen told NewsNation's Jesse Weber.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office investigates deadly crash involving vehicle, pedestrian
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that took place Wednesday night. Deputies responded to a crash involving involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the area of Coors and Arenal around 11: 50 p.m. The crash shutdown Old Coors. No other information was pr
Seals of approval for Isleta student-athlete Kayanna Jiron
Pueblo of IsletaWith a diploma secured and a softball career at Los Lunas High School squarely behind her, there may be a few jitters for Kayanna Jiron about what the future may bring. Still, it is likely satisfying for her to know that the knowledge Jiron has picked up and...
RR kicks off July 4th festivities with 1776 exhibit
RIO RANCHO — The Declaration of Independence may be an American original, but its influence has shaped countries around the world. That is one of the overarching messages of a new exhibit, "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy," at the Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. in Rio Rancho.
‘Land spout tornado’ lands in Los Lunas last week
LOS LUNAS — as it a dustdevil? Or a tornado? Or something else?. That was the question after a weather event hit Los Lunas last Thursday afternoon, June 26. According to a survey summary compiled by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, a “land spout tornado” sprung up in an open field southwest of the intersect
New Mexico State Fair Announces July 4 flash sale
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Fair is launching a special July 4 flash sale for 2026 state fair tickets. The tickets will be on sale starting on July 3, with sales ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Fairgoers will be able to purchase admission tickets for $4 online here. Tickets are limited […]
Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe county residents eligible for July 4 Uber discount
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents of residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties are eligible for discounted Uber rides during the July 4 holiday weekend as part of the Take a Ride on Us initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving. From 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, through...
Health alert due to smoke issued in Albuquerque metro
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program issued a health alert due to smoke in the area on Thursday. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. The health alert is in place from 3 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. o
