New Leadership Coming To Northern NM Historic Sites
SANTA FE — New talent is coming to New Mexico Historic Sites’ northern region at Los Luceros in Alcalde, Coronado in Bernalillo, and Jemez in Jemez Springs. John Anthony Perrotto joins Los Luceros Historic Site as site manager on January 20, and Jaimie Adams joins Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites as regional site...
Why Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is Albuquerque’s Ultimate Gulf Coast Dining Experience
Fresh Gulf seafood ignites Albuquerque’s desert dining scene with vibrant energy. This spot transforms landlocked nights into coastal adventures through bold flavors and massive portions. Locals can’t resist the Cajun magic that keeps tables packed night after night. Hearty feasts and warm service create...
Against the odds: APD’s DWI unit rises from the ashes
When I first heard about the sprawling corruption scandal that gutted the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI unit in 2024, I, like a lot of people, assumed the specialized unit was finished. A decades-long bribery scheme involving nearly the entire squad, hundreds of dismissed cases, officers on the district...
Celebrating National Soup Month? Here’s where to find green chile stew in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Winter is optimal soup time. So much so, January has been deemed National Soup Month. And in Albuquerque, the green chile stew is a staple. If you’re looking to partake in soup month with a bowl, it may be hard to know where to start. Fear not. In honor of the holiday, […]
Northeast Albuquerque arroyo highlights drug and trash concerns
Neighbors are concerned about the North Pino Arroyo, where trash and needles are frequently found in the area.
Interim APD Chief says she will apply to become next chief
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department Interim Chief Cecily Barker said she will be applying to become the department’s next chief. Barker joined the department in 2004, where she has served as a sergeant, lieutenant, and was promoted to deputy chief in 2020. Mayor Tim Keller appointed Barker as...
DWI cases rebound in Bernalillo County court after APD corruption scandal
DWI cases filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court reached a multiyear high in 2025 and APD arrests are on the rise following a decades-long corruption scandal that has decimated its specialized DWI unit, a City Desk investigation found. The court recorded 2,404 total DWI filings in 2025, consisting of 2,360...
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally kicks off with new surprises
This weekend, you can catch hot air balloons in the Land of Enchantment for the very first time this year with the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. MVBR kicks off Friday with media and school day. Visit Las Cruces is debuting their brand new balloon at the rally at 7 a.m., and they will be joined The post Mesilla...
Los Lunas Council approves joining Opioid board
LOS LUNAS — The Los Lunas Village Council voted to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico last month, making the village the first municipality in the state to join the group. The ORCNM is a regional board aimed at pooling resources to combat the opioid crisis in...
The Best Restaurants in Albuquerque for New Mexican Cuisine In Its Many Forms
The best restaurants in Albuquerque tell a greater story of this city and state. Albuquerque’s rich blend of traditional New Mexican cuisine and Route 66 roadside fare has evolved into one of the most unexpectedly diverse dining scenes in the Southwest. The Duke City’s working-class vibes and demographic breadth has...
