APD’s ‘Fit to Serve’ event helps aspiring officers prepare for physical exam
Have you thought about serving the community as a police officer, but don’t know where to start? To help you get started, the Albuquerque Police Department is putting on a “Fit to Serve” event. One aspect that they know is hard for some to pass is the...
Albuquerque Mayoral Debate Set for Tonight
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Four candidates for Albuquerque mayor will take the stage tonight in a televised debate hosted by KOAT Action 7 News, the Albuquerque Journal, and News Radio KKOB. The event is part of the “Partners for Impact” initiative and will feature Mayor Tim Keller, former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren...
ABQ RIDE transitions to new transit app
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is rolling out new technology to help make transit rides easier and faster. The city’s ABQ RIDE Connect app will formally transition to the ABQ RIDE GO! app. The city says this transition will make using city transit more cost-efficient and help with growth in...
International District could see major public housing transformation with federal grant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Some Albuquerque apartment buildings built in the 1970s are at the center of a new plan that could deliver millions of dollars to help transform the International District. Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers (District 6) has been working with neighbors on this idea for more than a...
Former day care worker appears in court on charge for leaving child in van
A former day care worker appeared in court Wednesday on a charge for allegedly leaving a child in a van during a day care trip to Cliff’s Amusement Park.
RGF opinion piece: Voters should be skeptical of $350 million bond for APS
On this fall’s ballots in addition to votes for mayor, city council and school board, local voters will be asked to decide on a $350 million bond for Albuquerque Public Schools. These bonds (another name for debt which is typically used to pay for construction and other infrastructure) usually pass, but I hope voters...
PNM offering assistance for furloughed federal employees
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM is lending some help to federal employees who have been temporarily dismissed and are struggling to pay bills. PNM is offering payment arrangements and assistance programs to those facing financial hardships. They have also suspended disconnections for customers who are going through layoffs....
Crews respond to fire at Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators are looking into an early morning fire at Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews were sent to Hinkle just before 2 a.m. Tuesday after a fire alarm went off. AFR says crews arrived on scene and reported seeing heavy smoke. Officials...
Fresh ingredients are the key to making a Blake’s Lotaburger breakfast burrito
Blake’s Lotaburger has been serving breakfast burritos at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta since 2008. However, they’ve been a New Mexican staple for over 70 years. What makes Blake’s Lotaburger breakfast burrito so special? David Wilton, VP of Operations, says it’s the fresh ingredients. Each burrito...
WED: PNM, NM Gas Co. offer payment assistance to customers affected by government shutdown,...
PNM, NM Gas Co. offer payment assistance to customers affected by government shutdown. New Mexico's two largest utilities are offering payment support to federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Hannah Garcia of the Albuquerque Journal reports Public Service Company of New Mexico is suspending...
