City of Gallup terminates shelter contract citing ‘longstanding and unresolved operational problems’
Homeless dogs and puppies are being relocated to shelters in Albuquerque, after the McKinley County Humane Society's contract with the city of Gallup was terminated.
Study ranks Albuquerque among ‘least safe’ for trick-or-treaters
Trick-or-treating is just around the corner, but one study suggests some cities are safer for costume-clad kids than others.
Balloon Fiesta reaches penultimate day with full slate of festivities
The 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has reached the penultimate day with a full slate of festivities planned for Saturday.
A Man Was Found Dead Outside a Business in an Apparent Suicide. His Family...
Jayvon Givan, 29, was found hanging in front of a vacant business in Albuquerque, N.M., in September 2024
Albuquerque animal shelters take in puppies from Gallup
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal shelters in Albuquerque lent a hand to some dogs in western New Mexico. The City of Gallup canceled its contract with the McKinley County Humane Society late last month, citing “long-standing and unresolved operational problems” there. Albuquerque Animal Welfare traveled to Gallup...
Rain expected through southwestern New Mexico Sunday
If the rain stays south of the Albuquerque metro area, there should be good weather for a mass ascension for the final day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this morning.
The Enormous Thrift Store In New Mexico That’ll Make You Rethink What $25 Can...
In Rio Rancho, there exists a retail wonderland where Andrew Jackson goes further than a roadrunner on caffeine, and it’s sitting right there on Southern Boulevard for all to see. The iconic blue Goodwill sign stands as a beacon of hope for wallets everywhere, promising a shopping experience where...
A repeat drunk driver acquitted of a car crash where four teenagers died; NM...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On this episode of New Mexico Crime Files, KRQE Anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate talk about serial drunk driver Scott Owens and the car crash that led to the deaths of Kate Klein, Julian Martinez, Rose Simmons, and Alyssa Trouw. In 2009, Scott Owens, who had already been convicted of...
VIDEO: Man accused of lying to APD about stolen car
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly-released video shows the moments police arrested an Albuquerque man accused of lying to officers about his car being stolen. But police are quickly able to piece together what they think actually happened. On September 22, 37-year-old Alfredo Torres called police, saying his silver...
Festival encourages people to consider what they want before they die
Gail Rubin is dedicated to helping people understand one universal truth: We’re all going to die. The self-named Doyenne of Death is a longtime death educator and launched the Albuquerque version of the Before I Die Festival in 2018. This year’s festival takes place Monday October 13 and will...

















