APS Superintendent Talks School Safety, Education, & Progress
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As New Mexico students head into a new school year, families want to know: Are classrooms safe? Will student outcomes improve? And is the state moving up in national education rankings? This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chris and Gabby host the leader of the state’s largest...
Vaccine skeptic to lead CDC COVID immunization working group
(The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has chosen a known vaccine skeptic to lead its COVID-19 working group, which was originally established to discuss immunization recommendations at the start of the pandemic. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed...
Former Albuquerque firefighter who once faced rape charges sues the city
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque firefighter who was accused of rape but was found not guilty is now suing the city. Aden Heyman is one of three former Albuquerque firefighters who faced rape charges, but he is now a free man. In July, a jury decided Heyman was not guilty of raping a woman during […]
New Mexico man diagnosed with plague in state’s 1st human case this year
Patients have high chances of recovering from plague when detected early.
Bear taken back to mountains after being found in Rio Rancho backyards
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) — With help from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Rio Rancho Police Department recently relocated a bear after it made his way into local backyards. You can view photos below. Police say that officers were able to put him into a slumber without incident before taking him back to […]
New Mexico is Candidate for Cutting-Edge Hypersonic Rocket Motor Facility
A cutting-edge defense technology company is evaluating Sandoval County, New Mexico, for a major new investment — an ambitious project that, if it moved forward here, could bring hundreds of high-paying jobs and reaffirm the state’s critical role in national security. The proposed project, undertaken by Castelion...
Town Council business could be brief
The Bernalillo Town Council concluded its business in about 10 minutes at its Aug. 11 meeting. This week’s meeting could be of similar duration, with mostly housekeeping items on the agenda. Councilors will consider approving $428,970 in budget adjustments and whether to appoint Oliver E. Romero to a second...
MasterChef Live! event in Albuquerque features cooking demos and Q&A
It’s live cooking like you’ve never seen before. If you’re a fan of MasterChef, then get ready because they are taking that world-class cooking and bringing it to a stage near you. From surprise challenges to cooking demonstrations, you’re in for a treat. Before they roll...
UNM launches free bike and scooter valet service for students, staff, and faculty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico has launched its first-ever free bike valet service — and for many students, it’s already changing the way they get to class. “It’s been a game changer for me,” said Melanie Shenberger, a UNM student. “I’m normally really worried about my bike being there...
Troy Littledeer receives IJA’s Tim Giago Free Press Award
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Troy Littledeer, a journalist who lost his job after challenging tribal censorship, received the 2025 Tim Giago Free Press Award from the Indigenous Journalists Association during ceremonies at the Isleta Resort and Casino. Littledeer, a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee...
