Report – Jon Jones facing new misdemeanor charge in Albuquerque following alleged February incident
Off the back of his sudden UFC retirement tonight, reports from Albuquerque have revealed the Rochester native is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident back in February of this year. Jones, who hit the headlines earlier tonight, relinquished his heavyweight championship title,...
Justice sought for woman killed last year in hit and run
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One year after an Albuquerque woman was killed in a hit-and-run in northeast Albuquerque, her family is still searching for justice. Saturday afternoon, they came together to raise awareness. “It’s the hard truth of knowing that the world doesn’t stop because my child was killed. It moves...
Local group sending hundreds of care packages to U.S. Armed Forces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces are always pushing themselves to the limit, and one group came together Saturday afternoon to say, “Thank you.” The Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers, made up of local volunteers, sent hundreds of soldiers to slice of home, one parcel at a time....
Los Lunas community support each other following Cotton Fire
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The destruction of the Cotton Fire is claiming several homes as of Saturday night. Nearby neighbors and crowds gathered around, trying to get as close as they safely could in hopes of getting a glimpse of their homes still intact, but for many, it wasn’t what they wanted to see. “Another […]
Magical, Mini, and Marvelously Smart—Meet Mr. Soro, a Rare Aussie Treasure!
Pet's Breed: Australian Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) At just 25 pounds and 3 years old, Mr. Soro is the rare Mini Aussie mix you didn’t know you needed—smart, sweet, and bursting with charm. This little guy is a gentle, calm, and loving soul wrapped up in a perfectly compact, well-mannered package. Whether he’s...
Rio Rancho celebrates Juneteenth
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Rio Rancho celebrated Juneteenth this weekend as the event took over the Haynes Community Center with music, inspirational performances, and community. Juneteenth is the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas...
UNM researcher says more psychologists, not police, would boost school safety
The study ‘Unarresting School Safety’ points out that students of color and those with disabilities are more likely to experience contact with school police than their peers. University of New Mexico Law Professor and study author Maryam Ahranjani said this issue was part of the landmark Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit.
APD make arrest linked to Bosque fires
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There have been a total of five fires in Albuquerque’s Bosque this week. The first began on Tuesday with a fire that broke out near Coors and Montaño. A second fire took place near the first one on Wednesday. On Thursday, there were two fires near Central and Tingley Drive, which prompted […]
12 firefighters injured, multiple homes lost due to Cotton Fire
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, Los Lunas Police posted to Facebook that the Valencia County Fire Department, along with Los Lunas Fire, responded to a Bosque fire south of the Los Lunas bridge on the west side of the river. The fire is now being dubbed the Cotton Fire. Valencia County […]
Cottonwood Mall forced to close over busted AC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday marks the first official day of summer, but one hub for Albuquerque businesses isn’t feeling the summer joy. Ongoing air conditioning issues at Cottonwood Mall are forcing stores to close early this weekend. “It’s been about two weeks, and it’s just been insane,” a worker at the...
