Author David Sussillo on growing up in Albuquerque and finding his path in science
David Sussillo did not have an auspicious beginning in life. He grew up in Albuquerque’s International District when it was commonly called the War Zone with parents who struggled with addiction, and spent years in the child welfare system. His new book, “Emergence: A Memoir of Boyhood, Computation, and the Mysteries...
Suspicious death being investigated by Albuquerque police
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a suspicious death Friday near Locust St. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. APD says southbound Locust St. is closed to traffic while police investigate the death. Details are limited, this is a developing story.
New STEM lab opens at Edward Gonzales Elementary School
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools opened another STEM lab for kids, at no cost to the district. Wednesday morning, Edward Gonzales Elementary School hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM lab. The lab expands access to STEM across the APS...
400 local teens explore Air Force careers at KAFB base event
Hundreds of Albuquerque‑area high schoolers got an inside look at Air Force careers Thursday — and airmen say the biggest takeaway is that the service isn’t just about pilots.
Survey: Albuquerque teachers dealing with burnout and physical abuse from students
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new survey shows many Albuquerque teachers are feeling burned out and enduring physical abuse from kids. The Albuquerque Teachers’ Federation (ATF) is pressing the district to fix these ongoing issues. Poor work-life balance, feeling unheard, and a lack of clear direction. That’s what...
Mini golf course reopens as Putts-N-Pints with upgrades
A beloved mini golf course is making a comeback with a new name, Putts-N-Pints, and a fresh look.
Don’t Move to These 5 Retirement Towns Until You See the New 2026 Crime...
Retirement is supposed to be the reward. After decades of early mornings, long commutes, and endless to-do lists, you finally get to choose where you live based on what matters to you. But here’s the thing – many people choose their retirement destination based on weather, golf courses, or low taxes, without ever...
Jury convicts man who shot New Mexico State Police officer in the neck
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury on Thursday convicted a man who shot a New Mexico State Police officer in the neck in 2022. Caleb Elledge was found guilty of aggravated assault on a peace officer with intent to commit a violent felony, aggravated battery on a peace officer (deadly weapon), aggravated battery on a...
City breaks ground on $62M Paseo del Norte and Unser expansion
The long-awaited $62 million Paseo-Unser expansion on Albuquerque’s West Side is finally underway after the city broke ground Tuesday.
City designing new phase of Rail Trail aimed at connecting Old Town to ABQ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Months after the feds dealt Albuquerque a big blow, pulling millions of dollars in grant money from the anticipated Rail Trail project, the city said it’s still pushing forward with construction with another big stretch connecting Old Town and the ABQ BioPark. “Just about every day I’ve...
