AFR Cracking Down on Unauthorized Outdoor Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – As temperatures drop, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is seeing more warming fires in public spaces—and they’re taking action. AFR crews will extinguish any outdoor fire that is:. On public property. Not authorized. Violates city rules. Creates a hazard. Key Restrictions. No open ground fires...
Local students in-need get VIP shopping experience at Macy’s
Christmas came early for dozens of students in Albuquerque who got to be completely in charge of what Santa gave them.
UNM highlights efforts to boost incident awareness through campus safety initiative
After noting an increase in campus incidents going unreported the University of New Mexico is re-invigorating a campus safety program, in the hopes of encouraging the campus community to say something when they see something.
Pedestrian safety survey aims to recommend more solutions to crosswalk problem
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico, with help from the University of North Carolina and Portland State, recently wrapped up a survey focused on pedestrian safety around crosswalks. It’s a study that’s been going on nationwide, looking at different types of crosswalks and their effectiveness,...
Somerton wrestling travels to New Mexico for tournament
RIO RANCHO, New Mex. (KYMA, KECY) - Somerton High School’s wrestling teams delivered strong performances over the weekend at the Southwest Shootout Duals held in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The boys’ team secured a ninth-place finish among 28 programs and closed out the tournament on a high note, winning...
Warm up expected across New Mexico this week
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Welcome to the first full week of December! This morning chilly temperatures have settled into the state with many spots in the Albuquerque Metro area falling past the freezing point. Today, temperatures will warm up to be quite seasonable in the Duke City and in the lower elevations and valleys....
Albuquerque firefighters respond to smoke at Sunport
Firefighters responded to the Albuquerque International Sunport and discovered smoke coming from one of the baggage claim carousels.
MDC jail hosts holiday party for families of inmates
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center hosted a holiday party Sunday for the families of people who are in the jail.
Suspected balloon thief arrested by APD
Police arrested a suspect accused of stealing a remote-controlled hot air balloon from Balloon Fiesta on Thanksgiving in Albuquerque.
5 Most Affordable Medium-Sized Cities for Retirees To Grow Old at Home
These medium-sized American towns offer great quality of life at negligible cost to retirees on a firm, though not strict, budget. And most are in one state.

















