2 men behind the killing of child outside of Isotopes Park sentenced to life...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a tragic shooting that ended an 11-year-old boy’s life and paralyzed his cousin. Now, the two men behind it have learned just how long they will spend in prison. Jose Romero and Nathen Garley heard from family members in court one last time. Tatiana Villegas, who was paralyzed as a...
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Albuquerque Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Third Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum is returning and this month the event is celebrating Juneteenth. Third Thursday will be June 19, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The Albuquerque Museum is collaborating with the Office of Black Community Engagement for Thursday’s event. Prior to the event,...
VIDEO: Man and teen rob a man in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Security video captures the moments a man and a 13-year-old rob a man in southeast Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department says Angelo Ray and the teen threatening a man with a knife near the Smoke City smoke shop. On June 8, 2025, a man was walking with a bike near the smoke […]
Albuquerque city auditors verify public donors to avoid campaign financing fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the race for Albuquerque mayor and city council, city workers are now checking signatures for candidates who want public financing, trying to stop any potential fraud. Mayoral and council candidates can get thousands of dollars in public money for their campaigns if they collect enough...
Yes, car headlights keep getting brighter: Here’s why
They are also getting bluer and higher, leaving to increased road glare.
Crews contain bosque fire in Albuquerque
Crews worked for over an hour to contain a fire that sparked Tuesday evening in the Rio Grande bosque in Albuquerque.
‘Didn’t Teach Him Anything When We Had the Chance’: Two Teens Accused of Fatally...
Two New Mexico teenagers are facing murder charges after allegedly fatally shooting a homeless man in a tent last month after he asked them to […] ‘Didn’t Teach Him Anything When We Had the Chance’: Two Teens Accused of Fatally Shooting Homeless Man In a Tent After He Asked Them to Stop Shooting into Nearby Dry...
New Mexico officials spread awareness about elder abuse
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Sunday was Elder Abuse Awareness Day. State officials are continuing to try and spread the word. In the last year, adult protective services has investigated over 6,400 cases of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation in New Mexico. According to Adult Protective Services Director Corey Roybal, these...
The Humble Restaurant In New Mexico That Locals Swear Has The Best Breakfast In...
In a city known for its chile-laden cuisine and Breaking Bad tourism, Cafe Lush stands as Albuquerque’s breakfast revelation – an unpretentious gem that locals guard like a secret family recipe while simultaneously telling everyone they know about it. Let me tell you something about breakfast in New...
New proposal would let Albuquerque businesses turn property into housing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Trying to spark development on a neglected, rundown section of Menaul, the city is considering changing the rules for what can be built there to welcome more housing in what was an area packed with businesses. “You’ll see, it’s a lot of blight, it’s a lot of just emptiness,” said...