Build Fast, Test Often: Hypersonic Missile Investment in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The global race for hypersonic weapons is accelerating, and New Mexico is becoming part of it. Castelion, a private defense startup, is investing in a new missile manufacturing facility near Rio Rancho, with an unconventional philosophy: build fast, test often. In this week’s episode of the...
Sandia Labs develops PFAS detecting technology
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scientists at Sandia National Labs say they have developed new technology that can detect PFAS chemicals in only minutes. Researchers say it can take weeks and hundreds of dollars to test water samples that may contain the dangerous forever chemicals. But a team at Sandia has developed a...
Act now to oppose the Albuquerque tax increase!
At their meeting on Monday, March 16, Albuquerque’s City Council will likely be voting on a plan to increase the City gross receipts tax by a massive 0.4875%. We’d like your help to stop it. We believe that Councilors Lewis, Grout, and Champine are solid “no’s” but it is worth contacting ALL other members of the...
APD makes 2nd arrest in gun purchase murder outside a convenience store in January
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – Albuquerque police have made another arrest in connection with the murder of a 17-year old during the sale of a firearm gone wrong in January. 17-year old Jesus Avila Gonzalez was arrested Monday for the murder of 17-year old Ethan Cruz in the parking lot of the Allsup’s at 9501 Gibson S.W....
Man arrested following stabbing on ART bus, per APD
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing charges for stabbing another man while on board an ART bus on Thursday. Christopher Maes, 47, stabbed the victim multiple times while the man was asleep in a seat in the back of the bus, according to court documents. The victim told the Albuquerque Police Department that he...
Bernalillo kindergartener with cancer gets send off
BERNALILLO — If star treatment can provide a boost to cancer treatment, then Friday might have been the start of Lexi Hargrave’s journey to kick her illness. Hargrave, a kindergartner at WD Carroll Elementary School, received a police escort from her central Bernalillo home to the school, merely minutes apart from...
New Mexico Weather Alert: Albuquerque Warms to 75°F Today Before Tuesday Showers Arrive
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Mexico – Crisp desert air hangs over Albuquerque this morning, with temperatures in the 30s and clear skies stretching across the Rio Grande Valley. Sunshine will quickly warm the city today, turning...
Corrales council to vote on $1.6 million for fire and floods
Corrales village councilors Tuesday will decide on seeking state approval to raise $1.6 million for infrastructure improvements. Up for debate is a proposed resolution authorizing village staff to submit an application for financial assistance to the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA). The action indicates the...
Albuquerque police say man used his dog to help steal from stores
Albuquerque police are searching for a man they say uses his dog to assist in retail thefts, targeting stores like Lululemon, Northface, and AutoZone.
Man convicted of assault, exploitation of Honduran teen
A jury in New Mexico on Monday convicted a man of eight criminal charges in connection with repeated sexual abuse of a Honduran teenager.
