Vote on proposed changes for zoning in Albuquerque delayed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A push for more housing in the city is drawing both criticism and support from the community as city officials consider allowing more duplexes in neighborhoods. The Land Use, Zoning, and Planning meeting concluded Wednesday night with proposed changes to the city’s zoning code, which...
River of Lights sees second-highest attendance ever
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you head to the Albuquerque BioPark, you’ll hear the sound of drills and tools as a crew of 13 spends the next six weeks breaking down what was a successful River of Lights. “We’re kicking off the teardown of River of Lights in a really celebratory mood,” said Kent Berry, Events […]
Albuquerque nonprofit offers light-hearted way to get back at your ex this Valentine’s Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you’re looking for a charitable way to throw shade at your ex, look no further. An Albuquerque nonprofit recently launched a Valentine’s campaign with a playful, slightly vindictive twist. “So we wanted to provide a way to turn past heartbreak into a positive thing for the community...
RRPD, APD work together to arrest car thief
RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Police Department posted to Facebook Jan. 14 confirming the arrest of an alleged car thief. Isiah Lucero, 29, was arrested for conspiracy to commit aggravated fleeing law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and receiving or transferring stolen motor...
Haaland details education priorities and accepts endorsement from American Federation of Teachers New Mexico
The New Mexico chapter of the American Federation of Teachers labor union has endorsed Deb Haaland in her bid to be New Mexico’s next governor. “I'm honored to have AFT's endorsement, and I'm so happy to have you all with me to share my plan for strong readers, supported educators and successful families- education...
State grant helps New Mexico jewelry store work with global fashion brands
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local New Mexico business said state grant money is helping them sell their goods to customers all around the globe, and now the state is getting ready to offer money to even more businesses. TSkies is a locally owned jewelry store that’s been around...
Immigration broker charged with smuggling fentanyl
A grand jury has charged self-described immigration facilitator for allegedly smuggling 11 pounds of fentanyl powder through a border crossing in New Mexico.
11 New Mexico Chile Joints Locals Trust Without Question
In New Mexico, chile is not a topping or an optional add on. It is a point of pride, a daily staple, and a topic people are willing to argue about at length. Locals grow up knowing which spots are worth defending and which ones are not. These are the...
$1M settlement reached with family who lost their home in 2022 SWAT standoff in...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is paying out big bucks after a deadly SWAT operation in 2022 destroyed a family’s home. An Albuquerque family said this was just the beginning of an over three-year nightmare after a SWAT operation went wrong. “The home was completely destroyed, all of our clients’...
New leadership takes the gavel in Bernalillo County
The Bernalillo County Commission elected the new chair and vice chair of the commission in its first meeting of the 2026 calendar year, where Adriann Barboa took over as the commission chair with Frank Baca as her vice chair. The commission voted 5-0 for Barboa to take over the gavel from outgoing chair Eric Olivas....
