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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the five people charged in a deadly shooting near the University of New Mexico in May was in court on Wednesday, but for a different murder.  In their motion to keep 20-year-old former UNM student Jaylen Hopewell locked up, prosecutors argued it appeared he killed a man for the sake […

Medical providers say New Mexico's policy of taking custody of substance-exposed newborns hurts families. New rules for the program go into effect in July.

Fourth of July is this weekend. Animal Humane New Mexico offered tips on how to keep pets safe this holiday weekend. First, keep your pet inside and away from blinds to help keep them comfortable. Also ensure your pet has a collar with ID tags and is microchipped. And, if...

A nonprofit group, New Mexico Wild, organized an event in the dry Rio Grande in Albuquerque over the weekend to highlight the urgent state of New Mexico's rivers. Tricia Snyder, New Mexico Wild river and waters program director, talked to KRWG's Susan Morée about the event and why it's possible to still hope.

Happy Wednesday! A few spotty showers and storms developed around the Captain and Sacramento Mountains late this morning and early afternoon. A few lightning strikes and localized heavy rainfall were depicted on radar. The most abundant moisture will be situated in eastern New Mexico today, which is where primarily whe

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to assaulting federal task force officers with a gun and possessing a gun as a convicted felon after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop in Albuquerque. On Nov. 12, 2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Albuquer

A new missile facility under construction in Rio Rancho is now on track to be up and running by the end of the year.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s...

Julio Sanchez Gomez, 59, of North Carolina, was arrested for DWI, open container and improper equipment at NM 528 and Sara Road. Shawn Bitah, 54, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for false imprisonment and battery against a household member at a redacted address. Adrian Apodaca, 20, of Rio Rancho, was...

Students rotated through training stations covering bleeding control, tourniquet application, manual blood pressure measurement, and basic injury management, gaining practical skills that could help them respond during emergencies. Source: New Mexico National Guard (via Facebook) By Pfc. Christina Gonzales, 200th Publi