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
May 29th Officer Involved Shooting Details Released
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –APD released details on Thursday about an officer involved shooting that occurred on May 29th involving Robert Salas. APD officers approached the Castle store after an employee requested individuals loitering outside be removed. As officers arrived several people began leaving the area. One indi
Supreme Court Affirms NMDOJ’s First Degree Murder Conviction Of Izaiah Garcia In Shooting Death...
Today, the New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the 2024 conviction secured by the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) against Izaiah Garcia, who was convicted in the 2019 shooting death of Cayla Campos. The court upheld all convictions, which included first-degree murder (depraved mind murder), shooting at a motor veh
Former New Mexico lawmaker to stand trial on federal fraud charges after years of...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been nearly five years since a New Mexico lawmaker was accused of using her job at Albuquerque Public Schools to embezzle millions of government dollars. Now, one of her trials is finally set for next month. Sheryl Williams Stapleton was in court on Thursday because last week the feds ta
Teen died in woman’s backyard during graduation party after the mom tossed back shots...
Aguilar told police that she had just stepped outside to "hype" the young guests up when she heard the gunshot, then saw the 19-year-old fall to the ground. The post Teen died in woman's backyard during graduation party after the mom tossed back shots of liquor with him, but she won't be getting jail time first appear
