A trio of inmates escape a New Mexico jail with the help of a...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this episode, KRQE Anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate take a look at three different cases that all fall under the description of reckless. From immediate retaliation through open fire when confronted to escaping from jail with the help of a guard. The first crime features a repeat offender and convicted […]
Albuquerque Firm Awarded Army Contract as Defense Spending Push Expands
According to the Department of the Army, Dynamic Systems and Research Corp., based in Albuquerque, received a contract for continued development of a firing system solution, including a graphics user interface and new systems designed to adapt to changing operational environments. Source: Department of Defense War. An Albuquerque-based company has...
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Rio Rancho reforms benefit procurement process
RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho will exempt employee insurance, benefits, and supplemental retirement programs from its procurement code, a move officials believe will make it easier to buy such plans for its employees. The code change will go into effect following Thursday’s approval of an ordinance...
South Valley Pride on full display at community event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members gathered to show off their love for their home at the South Valley Pride Day on Sunday. The 33rd annual festival was held at the Westside Community Center and featured a parade, dance performances, live music, food, a car show, and more. “Once you live here, you really appreciate the […]
Nizhoni Days Powwow celebrates 67 years at UNM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nizhoni Days Powwow celebrated its 67th year of Indigenous pride on The University of New Mexico campus on Sunday. Nizhoni Days is Albuquerque’s oldest student cultural tradition and takes place every year at UNM’s Johnson Field. An event organizer told KRQE News 13 that the goal of the powwow is to […]
One person dies in early morning shooting near Old Town
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide in the area of Central Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard near Old Town. Officers were called to the area at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday for reports of a shooting. Police said one person was taken to the hospital and died from their injuries. APD […]
Health alert due to blowing dust issued in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program issued a health alert due to blowing dust on Sunday The health alert was issued at noon and will expire at 8 p.m. Sunday. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. If symptoms of heart or lung disease occur, (including […]
Albuquerque choir performing ‘Light Upon the Water’ on Sunday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A maritime matinee debuts in Albuquerque on Sunday. Local community choir group Coro Lux is putting on an ethereal performance titled Light Upon the Water, featuring the New Mexico premiere of Oceana by composer Javier Farias. Coro Lux said that Light on the Water will...
1 person taken to the hospital after crash on I-40 on-ramp at Tramway in...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said one person was taken to the hospital after a crash on the westbound I-40 on-ramp at southbound Tramway. Just before noon on Saturday, crews were sent to the crash, which involved three vehicles. One person had to be extricated, and they were taken to the hospital. The other […]
