Albuquerque man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing charges after police say he shot his girlfriend over the weekend. Police said that 33-year-old James Candelaria told them that he and Destiny Benavidez were drinking at home on Edith near Gibson when she got upset over another woman. Candelaria claimed he blacked
The ‘Great Race’ stops in Albuquerque during Route 66 journey
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A historic car rally has made its way to New Mexico on Wednesday. The “Great Race” is a classic car rally that is travelling across the United States over just nine days. It features rare antique vehicles, low riders, tethered hot air balloons, and more.
Crews in Action: N.M. commercial structure fire attack
Do you have a helmet cam video you want to share with FireRescue1? Email the editor your name, title, department name and link to the video (original video mp4 or YouTube link). Albuquerque Fire Department YouTube: On May 15 at approximately 3:11 a.m., Engine 5 was dispatched to the Ed...
Another 100-degree day possible Wednesday in New Mexico
Albuquerque had its second 100-degree day for June and for 2026 and a few spots in the metro may get into the low 100s again Wednesday.
Evacuations ordered for Jemez Falls Campground, YMCA due to McCauley Springs Fire
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A wildfire has been reported in the Jemez Ranger District in the McCauley Springs area on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest. Officials say the fire has burned approximately 30 acres. Officials say the fire is about 30 acres and
New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites amid the threat of West Nile virus, a bug-borne disease that has been detected in Bernalillo County. The agency has not identified any human cases of West Nile virus in New Mexico this year. However,...
D.H. Lescombes starting vineyard contract with Santa Ana Pueblo
SANTA ANA PUEBLO — Lescombes Family Vineyards, a family- owned and operated vineyard and restaurant business in New Mexico, will get some of their grapes from Santa Ana Pueblo's 26-acre Tamaya Vineyard. Lescombes Creative Content Manager Daniel Gonzales said Tamaya's capabilities to grow grapes that Lescombes can't was
Four new speed cameras coming to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Four new speed cameras are going up in Albuquerque, bringing the total to 34 around the city. The new speed cameras are at the following locations: You can find a map below: Mayor Keller says since the program began, more than 760,000 citations have been issued. “ASE cameras are catching on n
Former Albuquerque Police officer sentenced for deadly off-duty motorcycle crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Department officer was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for hitting and killing a man while riding a motorcycle off-duty. Ezekiel Florez resigned from the department after hitting Daniel Trujillo on Central Avenue near Coors Boulevard in May 2025. Florez and his passenger
RRPD arrest records: June 7-13
Rosanna Duran, 42, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for assault against a household member at a redacted address. Oscar Villalobos, 29, of Albuquerque, was arrested for DWI and open container at Walmart on Unser Boulevard. William Windbiel, 49, of Rio Rancho, was summoned for battery against a household member at...

















