State Law Enforcement: The New Mexico Department of Justice Arrests Human Trafficker Preying on...
In June of 2025 agents received a tip from a family advocacy group, Casa De Luz, in Socorro, NM about the minor being possibly victimized. Albuquerque, NM – Today, Human Trafficking Special Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Special Investigations Bureau arrested Pete Guevara and charged him with...
Albuquerque residents express concerns at fiber optic construction town hall
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As Albuquerque transitions to fiber optic, construction has been controversial in neighborhoods but a recent town hall meeting attempted to address the ongoing issues and offer solutions. KRQE News 13 has reported on community concerns with internet companies cutting utility lines, tearing...
Mother of Victoria Martens released from prison
Editor’s Note: This story originally said Michelle Martins received six years of her sentence suspended; she received six years of pre-trial confinement credit. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Michelle Martens, mother of Victoria Martens, was released from prison on Tuesday, October 14, according to the New Mexico...
Government assistance delays, Street lighting approved, Calmer weather, Missing child found, ABQ BioPark new...
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] NM SNAP benefits could be delayed if government shutdown continues – The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states across the country that if the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits will not be distributed. Roughly 420,000 New Mexicans rely on those SNAP...
Man accused of trafficking runaway teen in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A homeless man in Albuquerque is accused of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway and using her to sell drugs. On Thursday, special agents with the New Mexico Department of Justice arrested Pete Guevara after they said he had manipulated the girl into dealing fentanyl for him. Investigators...
1 dead after shooting at Spirit Halloween
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 is working to learn more about a deadly shooting at a Spirit Halloween. A KRQE News 13 crew spotted police outside the store on Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road on Thursday evening. Details are limited, but the Albuquerque Police Department confirmed one person was...
Major development set to transform long-vacant lot at Lomas and University
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A quiet, long-empty stretch of Lomas Boulevard is about to see a dramatic transformation. A new mixed-use development is preparing to break ground near Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. — just a five-minute walk from the University of New Mexico Hospital and a straight shot to downtown...
Opinion: Albuquerque needs experienced leadership to restore public trust
By Stephanie Telles, MBA, CFE. She is a candidate for Albuquerque City Council, District 1. An independent review released this week confirmed serious problems inside Albuquerque’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). The outside audit, conducted by accounting firm REDW, found that OIG investigations lacked evidence to...
Albuquerque police investigating deadly shooting with security at Spirit Halloween store
Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting they say involved a security guard from a shopping center by Carlisle and I-40.
No Kings II marches will take place Saturday around New Mexico
This Saturday dozens of protests will take place across the country, including New Mexico, as part of the No Kings movement. This is the second iteration of the No Kings protests after the first one back in June. Communities large and small, urban and rural, are planning events throughout the state.

















