Narrow escape: Rio Rancho council upholds variance for 50-foot lots On Northern Blvd.
Two new custom homes are headed to Northern Boulevard after the Rio Rancho Governing Body on Aug. 13 rejected a neighbor’s appeal and upheld a Planning and Zoning Board decision allowing single-family houses on lots 10 feet narrower than city code typically permits. The council considered two nearly identical...
Route 66, Roger Rabbit and a Utah comedian walk into a Rio Rancho weekend
The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a Utah comedian. The...
FBI Announces New Initiative ‘Voices Not Forgotten’ Increasing Monetary Rewards Associated With Unsolved Investigations...
ALBUQUERQUE — Tuesday, in a sustained commitment to address violent crime in Indian country, FBI Director Kash Patel announced a new initiative, “Voices Not Forgotten” that increases monetary rewards associated with unsolved investigations into homicides, kidnappings, and missing persons suspected to be victims of homi
RRPD report suggests Adrian Maestas’ killing was the result of juvenile gang shootout
RIO RANCHO — Records recently released to the Rio Rancho Observer suggest the Oct. 30, 2024, shooting of 15-year-old Adrian Maestas was the result of a juvenile gang rivalry and the juveniles involved left Maestas with a gunshot wound to the head. He died two days later. What we...
Albuquerque man charged after ramming co-workers’ homes with truck
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Police say a man rammed his truck into four co-workers’ homes during a series of incidents that caused thousands of dollars in damage. Albuquerque police arrested 32-year-old Dean Smith earlier this week after investigators said he targeted the homes from Friday through Monday. Co-workers told KOB 4
Woman involved in Albuquerque police chase sentenced to prison
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who was caught on camera hitting a police car and almost hitting a pedestrian was in court for her sentencing on Wednesday. In September 2025, Albuquerque Police were alerted to a stolen car spotted near Central and San Mateo. Police tried to pull over the car, but the driver, Natalya
Frazier Shows summer carnival returns to Albuquerque next week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Frazier Shows’ summer carnival will be back in Albuquerque this week. This Thursday through Sunday, the summer carnival will be at Cottonwood Mall. The carnival has been coming to Albuquerque for years and has provided New Mexicans with a fun weekend full of rides, games, food, and more. As a
AARP awards design competition grant to the City of Albuquerque to create cottage-style homes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to design and build more age-friendly housing options while also giving students hands-on real-life experience, the City of Albuquerque, in conjunction with the University of New Mexico and AARP, is holding a design competition. It’s open to both UNM students and architecture pro
ABQ BioPark using recycling program to help save gorilla habitats
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is giving residents an opportunity to give up old electronics for a good cause. Eco-Cell’s Gorillas on the Line program allows residents to recycle old cell phones, tablets, and other technology to help limit the impact coltan mining has on natural gorilla habitats. You can dr
Lowrider night, fireworks and tacos at upcoming Isotopes games
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are back in town taking on the Las Vegas Aviators. This homestand features fireworks, giveaways, theme nights and more. This homestand’s specialty food item is a taco burger, available by section 109 at the ballpark. Tuesday, August 18 at 6:35 p.m....

















