Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old charged in connection with the death of 19-year-old Luis Ortiz in May 2025. Ortiz was found dead in a vehicle after being shot at during a confrontation. Police believe that Ortiz was trying to sell alcohol to a group of teens when the shooting […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Kentucky Derby is here again, and a world-renowned racer from New Mexico is hoping to take the top spot once again with the horse “So Happy”. This week, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate is joined by a thoroughbred racer of many accolades, Mike Smith. Hailing from Dexter, N.M., to now […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mother’s Day is about two weeks away and the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo may just have the perfect way to celebrate. The zoo is offering a special Mother’s Day experience. They will have live music throughout the zoo, interactive animal discovery stations and family-friendly activities. They will also have some snack bars and […]

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A pillar of investigative journalism in New Mexico, KRQE News 13’s Larry Barker has tackled some of the biggest stories in the state. “Barker Files” is a new show airing on KRQE Now that revisits some of Larry’s biggest investigations. Larry breaks down some of his biggest stories and goes behind-the-scene on what […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash may be gone and Willie Nelson is getting older but you can have one of them in your home. Española Humane has three dogs, named Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Loretta Lynn, up for adoption now. They’re survivors of a litter of six pups. They arrived at four weeks old with Parvo, which is the youngest they...

The collapse didn't exactly come out of nowhere, but it was equally shocking to watch. Lindy's Diner, in southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico, had reportedly been issued a red tag by city officials on April 20 because of its "unsafe structure." Exactly one week later, a video captured the moment the ...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A call for help for a lost hiker in the Jemez Mountains led to a multi-hour rescue effort by first responders and the National Guard on Monday. Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue’s Heavy Technical Rescue Team with support from the National Guard, Albuquerque Mountain Rescue, Sandoval County, Town of Bernalillo Fire Department, and Cibola Fire Department worked for about...

Here are four iconic clothing retailers shuttering New Mexico locations this spring. Following its high-profile Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the fashion staple Express is narrowing its footprint to focus on its "Express Edit" boutique model and top-performing sites. As part of a strategy to stabilize finances, the company identified dozens of underperforming stores for immediate closure.

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- A man arrested for three bank robberies in Albuquerque is now a suspect in a February bank robbery in Santa Fe. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that according to the FBI, 61-year old Stephen Lee Davis stole more than $30,000 from all four bank robberies that happened between November and February. Davis was identified by the FBI as...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County jury found a woman guilty of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from the Animal Humane Thrift Shop in Albuquerque. Nadine Gonzales was caught on surveillance footage opening a display cabinet, removing a necklace, and placing it into her purse in March 2025. In total, Gonzales stole approximately $3,900 […]