Three Albuquerque magnet schools earn national recognition
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Three APS magnet schools are receiving national recognition for going above and beyond in the classroom. Mission Avenue STEM Magnet Elementary, Valley High, and Early College Academy were recognized by Magnet Schools of America for their work in eliminating barriers to student success. Two we
Albuquerque grandmother says rodents and hazards make apartment unsafe
A grandmother says rodents, roaches and repair hazards in her apartment have made it unsafe for her and her 4-year-old grandson with severe asthma.
14-year-old detained after shooting teen with mother’s gun, Bernalillo County DA says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 14-year-old is detained at a juvenile facility following a shooting that seriously injured another teenager, according to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Investigators said the teen took his mother’s gun and was with a group of friends when he pointed the gun at another te
Southwest flight makes emergency landing at Sunport
A Southwest flight to Las Vegas turned back to the Sunport after the crew reported an engine-related maintenance indication.
Outlet fire displaces Albuquerque woman from her home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – She’s lived in her Albuquerque home for over two decades, but a fire will keep her out of it for months. That fire didn’t start with a stove or dryer but with an electrical outlet. It’s the kind of phone call that makes everything stop. “Your house is on fire,” said Nicolina […]
Frijoles Fire officials share more about security incident over the weekend
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Frijoles Fire officials are offering new details on the search for two people who recently showed up at a fire camp, threatening firefighters. Firefighters were caught off guard on August 21 after two people showed up at a Frijoles Fire crew’s campsite, uninvited. It’s now led to bolstered security
RRPS approves capital improvement plan
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools has identified its infrastructure priorities for the next five years. During Monday night’s school board meeting, the board unanimously approved the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, known as ICIP. Patrick Martinez, RRPS executive director of facilities, noted that the plan
St. Felix Pantry fundraiser generates $21K as need increases
RIO RANCHO — St. Felix Pantry will be able to continue supplementing food for families with the $21,000 it raised from raffle tickets sold to win a cooling unit from Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The raffle ended Aug. 21, according to pantry Director Tim Sheahan. "The raffle...
Albuquerque landmarks shine in ‘Coyote vs. ACME’ movie debut this week
New Mexicans are used to seeing their state in film and TV these days, but the latest project featuring our state almost didn’t cross the finish line.
Neighbors rally to save frogs, turtles from being buried alive
City crews and animal advocates are relocating frogs, turtles and beavers from a retention basin off Coors after neighbors said work crews from the flood control authority were already burying them alive.
