City: Transit security force needs to triple to meet need, but only “incremental” hiring...
After three years of incremental safety improvements, Albuquerque’s public transit system is implementing a comprehensive long-term security plan designed to address persistent safety concerns and boost ridership across the city’s bus network. The Albuquerque Long-Range Transit Security Plan represents the...
New Mexico’s governor called in the state’s National Guard to address crime issues.
New Mexico’s governor has called in the state’s National Guard to help deal with crime. In Albuquerque, the state’s largest city, Guard troops are now monitoring traffic cameras, listening to police radio calls, and helping secure crime scenes. These jobs are not normally part of their duties. Officials say the Guard...
Bowl Projections: Some Experts Put Cal in a Bowl; Some Don’t
Two predict the Golden Bears to play in a bowl game in a Dallas suburb -- based on no data
Is cracking your neck harmful? What doctors have to say
Many of us crack our necks to relieve some tension without thinking twice about it -- but is that actually harmful to us?
ABQ Backyard Refuge Program hosts informational talk at Blackbird Coffee House
On Aug. 12, Blackbird Coffee House in Old Town hosted a talk with Laurel Ladwig, director of the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program of the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the University of New Mexico R.H. Mallory Center for Community Geography. Sponsored by the Museum of Natural History and Sciences,...
Part of Rio Rancho without water due to main break
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A water main break in Rio Rancho is causing some residents to be without water for the night. A large sinkhole was spotted in front of a home on Clark Hills Drive. Around 4:30 p.m., the city posted that there is a water main break and they are actively working to […]
UNM professors publish outdoor climbing guidebook
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While the Sandia Mountains offer spectacular views, hiking trails, and rock climbing opportunities, they can also be a dangerous terrain to navigate. Now, two University of New Mexico professors have developed a first-of-its-kind resource to keep the community safe while they enjoy the...
BSCO hosts Color Run to raise money for NM Special Olympics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of runners crossed the finish line doused in colorful chalk and all for a good cause. Earlier Saturday morning, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural Spread the Love Color Run at Balloon Fiesta Park. Officials say they wanted an opportunity for the community to...
Where to Eat in Albuquerque, NM: Best Restaurants to Try
Albuquerque is a city that speaks through its food. The scent of green chiles roasting drifts along historic Route 66, and every neighborhood seems to hide a place worth sitting down for. It’s a place where history and culture meet on a plate, where a simple pancake or a fresh loaf of bread can tell you more about...
City Council tackles safe outdoor space ordinance
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday’s Albuquerque City Council meeting has some hot topics on the agenda. Councilors will attempt to change an ordinance that would make it easier for businesses to create safe outdoor spaces on their property. Safe outdoor spaces are designated areas where people experiencing...
