DWI suspect arrested after fleeing a checkpoint and causing a chase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- 22-year old Juan Torres was arrested Friday night after running through a New Mexico State Police DWI checkpoint near the I-25 northbound frontage road and Camino De Salud in Albuquerque. During the checkpoint, a black Kia accelerated through the stopping area, ignoring officers’ commands and...
BCSO seeks public’s help in locating missing retired Air Force general in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William “Neil” McCasland, who disappeared from an Albuquerque neighborhood on Feb. 27. “We believe there are people who have information valuable to locating...
Why Rio Rancho NM Locals Are Flocking to This CLASSIC Mom and Pop Spot
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company serves the Rio Rancho area and attracts visitors from Albuquerque, Corrales, and Bernalillo who gather for award-winning craft ales and signature wood-fired pizzas. This independent establishment has operated as a central social anchor for the Westside since its founding in 1999. Owner...
Witness explains what she saw moments before plane crash in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 is working to learn more about a plane crash in northeast Albuquerque at Los Altos Golf Course that killed one person on Friday. Neighbors near the golf course flocked to this area to see what was going on, but for one woman who saw it all happen, she couldn’t […]
16 hostages — mostly migrants — rescued from house in Tijuana
16 people were rescued from captivity in the Lomas Taurinas neighborhood of Tijuana, and according to official information, most of the victims were migrants who planned on crossing illegally into the United States.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs healthcare bills into law
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking action on one of New Mexico’s biggest problems: healthcare. On Friday, she signed a series of medical bills into law aimed at improving access across the state. The governor, along with several lawmakers, celebrated bipartisan healthcare bills making...
Suspect in custody, two officers shot in To’hajiilee
TO’HAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) — A suspect was taken into custody at about 1 p.m. after two officers were shot in To’hajiilee within the Navajo Nation on Friday, according to the Navajo Police Crownpoint District. The incident happened around 10:27 a.m. this morning. Police initially responded to reports of “two suspects...
Pedestrian dead in Coors and Sage crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car crash that happened overnight. Initial reports say the crash happened on Coors Blvd and Sage Rd. Deputies say a pedestrian was involved in the crash. Northbound lanes of Coors were closed during the investigation but have...
Richie B’s Pizza unveils “Bacon Me Crazy” slice
Ritchie B’s Pizza owner Chuck Ruiz is introducing a new creation, the “Bacon Me Crazy” slice, featuring bacon, pineapple, ricotta cheese, and a spicy peach sauce.
The Legality of Car Sleeping in New Mexico: What You Need to Know
New Mexico has no statewide law explicitly banning sleeping in your vehicle, making car sleeping generally legal if done safely and in permitted spots. Local ordinances, property rules, and safety concerns often dictate restrictions as of 2026. Statewide Legality. Without a blanket prohibition, you can sleep in your...

















