Gateway Center operating at 100% capacity for the first time
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque said that for the first time, the Gateway Center has reached capacity. The operations officer said that nearly 200 people getting help there are on the path towards housing. Officials said the center has reached 100% capacity for the first time since expanding its...
Recruit Sustainment Program: New Mexico National Guard Welcomes Seven “Home”
The Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) delivered seven newly trained Soldiers to their gaining units during a Battle Handoff Ceremony held on January 8, 2026 at the Albuquerque Readiness Center. The ceremony marked the successful completion of Initial Military Training, including Basic Combat Training and Advanced...
Albuquerque officials considering pilot program to help people get into stable, sober housing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a push by an Albuquerque city councilor to get more housing for people recovering from drug addiction, the city is considering starting up a more-than $1 million pilot program. It’s something that City Councilor Renée Grout said she hopes can help get people back on their feet,...
Attorney argues meth use bars first-degree murder charges in Bloomfield case
An Albuquerque defense attorney argues that Isaiah Brown should not face first-degree murder charges because, under the legal defense of “inability to form specific intent,” Brown could not deliberately or consciously intend to commit the crimes due to methamphetamine intoxication. This argument comes from attorney...
BCSO deputy charged with DWI in Colorado
A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing charges for an alleged DWI last year in Colorado, BCSO confirmed Tuesday.
VIDEO: Albuquerque officer narrowly avoids being shot after bullet hits radio
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque police officer was lucky to be alive after a bullet from a suspect’s gun hit him in his radio. Another officer then shot and killed the suspect. The Albuquerque Police Department went to the Rodeway Inn on Iliff Rd. and Coors Blvd. last month, looking to apprehend one of...
Rio Grande To Offer Calibrated Diamond Melee
Albuquerque, N.M.—Rio Grande has launched a program allowing customers to search and purchase calibrated diamond melee on its website. Through its new Calibrated Melee Diamond Program, customers can search and purchase calibrated melee and matched pairs of natural and lab-grown diamonds. Customers can filter by exact...
ABQ BioPark ranked among worst zoos for elephants by animal advocates
An animal welfare group has ranked the BioPark as the seventh worst zoo in North America for elephants.
Statute of limitations, Racial slur concern, Drier weather, Explosives threat, APS funding
[1] Bill would eliminate statute of limitations for certain sex crimes – In an effort to support victims of sexual abuse a new proposed bill is hoping to allow them to come forward when they are ready. Now, the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex crimes in New Mexico depends on what the crime was, when it...
Walking School Bus Coming to APS
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The Walking School Bus Program is coming to Albuquerque Public Schools through a $2.7 million investment by the federal government. The funding will expand on APS’s Vision Zero for Youth Initiative and launch Walking School Bus programs at schools across Albuquerque. Vision Zero focuses on...
