Albuquerque NM

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Communities across the state rolled up their sleeves Saturday to make New Mexico cleaner. In Los Lunas, volunteers took action during a Breaking Bad Habits cleanup event, part of the statewide Great New Mexico Cleanup. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was in attendance, along with Daniel and Luis Mocada, the actors who play […]

There are more than a few abandoned ghost towns that were once thriving destinations in New Mexico, and each place has a unique history that makes it special — Golden is one such town. After gold was discovered here back in 1825 the community began to grow as the mining industry expanded. What started as two small mining camps transformed into a bustling mining hotspot...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crowds packed Old Town and celebrated a major milestone for Albuquerque with energy and excitement. The Duke City turns 320 this year. The Department of Arts and Culture hosted a huge celebration that featured all things Albuquerque. One resident in attendance said his favorite parts of the birthday celebration. “I come every […]

Crisantos "Ventex" Garcia, a 34-year-old from Albuquerque, is behind bars after federal agents say a bold jailbreak scheme brought him to a hard stop in Phoenix. Investigators allege Garcia was gearing up for a violent escape operation, stockpiling firearms, ammunition, cash and a stolen vehicle, and even talking about stashing weapons at a hospital. FBI Phoenix detectives say that when agents moved...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened in the downtown area. Police say officers responded before 4:00 a.m. to reports of a man being shot. When they arrived, officers found a man who had been shot in the area of 4th St. and Tijeras Ave NW. It was determined that […]

Derby Day New Mexico is right around the corner. The event is hosted by Holmans USA in an effort to bring the community together for an afternoon of fun. Derby Day New Mexico will be May 2 at Winrock Park. There will be live music, gourmet food, cigars, casino games, and prizes. This year’s event will also benefit the John Santoru Legacy Fund, established...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has taken a plea deal for his role in the death of a three-year-old girl more than two years ago. Police said that Kerri Santos brought her toddler to University of New Mexico Hospital, claiming that she fell and hurt herself. Medical staff determined the child was already […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three men have been charged for a deadly shooting that took place in Downtown Albuquerque in 2021. Joseph Silva, 23, Elias Barron, 24 and Adrian Avila, 22, are each charged with an open count of murder, attempted armed robbery, conspiracy, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, and tampering with evidence for the death of Rafael Torres on Aug. 3, 2021...

Genesis Health Clubs has acquired nine Wellbridge clubs across Colorado and New Mexico, continuing a multi-year expansion run. The post Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Nine Fitness Clubs, Enters New Mexico Market appeared first on Athletech News .

The Great New Mexico Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival returns to Balloon Fiesta Park this weekend.