Judge sentences retail crime ring leader to prison time
A local man, dubbed by deputies as the “Al Capone of organized retail theft,” has been sentenced to prison for the large-scale operation he led.
MDC inmate dies after pneumonia diagnosis
An elderly inmate from MDC is dead after he was hospitalized with pneumonia.
International flight diverted to Sunport after woman goes into labor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A flight from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, had to make an unexpected stop in Albuquerque after a passenger went into labor. Kirtland Air Force Base said the plane was bound for Denver when the medical emergency began Monday evening. After the plane touched down at the...
Suspect from deadly DWI case appears in court
A suspected drunk driver accused of killing a man during a crash faced a judge today, but not for the crash.
Holiday Assistance for Foster Families :: Gifts, Clothing, Food, & More
Family looks different for everyone; each one unique and beautiful in its own way. For foster families, there is extra love, but there may also be a need for extra support. Here are some local resources for foster families. Gift and Toy Assistance. Salvation Army Angel Tree. The Salvation Army...
New Mexico legislators debate standard statewide property tax for short-term rentals
Report authors detailed the results of their months-long study or the first time Monday during a presentation to an interim legislative committee.
Stolen RC balloon returned to Balloon Fiesta
Balloon Fiesta officials confirmed “Patriot,” the remote-controlled hot air balloon stolen from their warehouse on Thanksgiving, is back.
Bernalillo County asking for feedback to help pick artists for New Mexico COVID-19 memorial
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is asking the public to share their thoughts on the artists chosen for the next phase of the New Mexico COVID-19 Memorial Public Art Project. More than 70 artists from across the southwest submitted their work to be a part of the project. Thirteen were selected to be...
New Mexico man accused of attacking aunt and setting her house on fire pleads...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man accused of setting his aunt’s house on fire and attacking her has pleaded guilty to his charges. Richard Seago Jr. confessed to police after his arrest in August that he had attacked his aunt and set her house on fire. Police said they found Seago’s aunt on the […]
Las Cruces man pleads guilty to robbing two banks
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces man pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing two banks in New Mexico in February 2025. Daniel Guereca, 29, robbed the U.S. Bank in Los Lunas on Feb. 12, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. Officials said Guereca passed a handwritten demand...
