Police arrest 2 for separate shootings in downtown Albuquerque
Two people are in custody for two alleged shootings police say happened Sunday in the downtown Albuquerque area.
Corrales police warn of bail scam
Corrales police are warning the public after a local man was tricked by a scammer into paying a fake bail. The resident, whose son is in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, told police he received a call Aug. 14 that indicated his son would be released with a monitor if he paid the bail.
Habitat for Humanity opens new donation center in Rio Rancho
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new donation drop-off center in Rio Rancho, expanding the organization’s reach into Sandoval County. The center at 1525 Stephanie Road SE, Unit 207, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the...
Sandoval County going to the dogs
National Dog Month was proclaimed Aug. 13 in Sandoval County with a few pleasing yips and good news about the animal shelter expansion project. Shelter staff brought some adoptable dogs into the county commission chamber as Commissioner Katherine Bruch read a proclamation honoring their species. Bruch highlighted...
Range Cafe cuts dinner service at four locations amid economic pressures
The Range Cafe, a 33-year-old New Mexico culinary institution, has eliminated dinner service at four of its six locations as the locally-owned restaurant chain adapts to rising costs and changing customer patterns that have squeezed restaurants statewide. Only breakfast and lunch will be served at Range Cafe...
Gathering of Nations to Hold Final Event in 2026 Amid Venue Redevelopment Plans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After more than four decades, the Gathering of Nations Powwow—one of the largest Indigenous cultural events in North America—will come to an end in 2026. Organizers announced the decision via social media and email, with the phrase “The Last Dance” featured on the 2026...
City Council to address housing, internet and budget concerns
The Albuquerque City Council meets at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, with a light agenda. The Downtown Core Vacancy Report and a likely deferral of Gateway housing expansion contracts to September are set for the consent agenda. Councilors will also consider canceling a planned moratorium on fiber internet permits and hear...
The latest from Spaceport America (and its dubious $240 million “economic impact)
In one of the least surprising recent developments at Spaceport America the deadline for Virgin Galactic’s new spacecraft (the ones that will theoretically make the company profitable) were supposed to be ready by 2025. According to the Albuquerque Journal, that date has slipped and now the company claims it will...
City of Albuquerque to host dog swim day at Rio Grande Pool
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is giving dog owners an opportunity to cool off with their furry friends by hosting a pool party. The Rio Grande Doggy Paddle event will be held at the Rio Grande Pool on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs and their owners will be allowed […]
Inside the APS Central Kitchen where school meals come from
Here is an inside look at Albuquerque Public Schools Central Kitchen where meals for schools in the metro come from.
