Teen admits to bringing loaded gun to Albuquerque school
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 13-year-old middle school student has admitted to bringing a loaded gun to an Albuquerque school and threatening classmates last May. The Bernalillo County District Attorney said the Jimmy Carter Middle School student admitted to the crimes on Friday. Staff said they discovered the weapon...
City councilor renews push to buy vacant Walmart in Albuquerque’s International District
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The old Walmart building in the International District could be in store for a new future. After years of sitting vacant, Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is once again pushing to fill the space. The former Walmart is located on San Mateo Blvd. and Central Ave., but the retailer...
UNMH community mourns death of nurse who was hit by car
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash Thursday night killed a 28-year-old Albuquerque nurse, who was crossing the street outside of the University of New Mexico Hospital. Now the UNM medical community is mourning the tragic loss. The Albuquerque Police Department said Alec Montoya was using this crosswalk across Lomas...
Balloon Fiesta parking reaches capacity
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said Balloon Fiesta parking has reached capacity Friday morning. APD says its traffic unit will turn away any incoming traffic due to parking being at capacity. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if they are not already at the field. Friday’s Balloon Fiesta...
USAA provides financial aid to military families amid shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) has provided $144 million in no-interest loans to around 39,000 members in just over 48 hours, aiming to help support military service members, their families, and federal employees amid the government shutdown, the company announced in a news...
The Enormous Thrift Store In New Mexico With Rock-Bottom Prices That Feel Almost Unreal
Imagine finding a twenty in your winter coat after months of summer—now multiply that feeling by a thousand. That’s the rush you get stepping into Savers on Carlisle Boulevard in Albuquerque, where bargain hunting transforms from activity to art form. In New Mexico’s high desert landscape, between the...
177 people become American citizens in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of people from around the world gathered at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Friday morning and became the United States’ newest citizens. Some have been in the process for years, and some for months. “I’ve been in the United States for 11 years. I’m married to an American...
Applebee’s rolls out new fall comfort foods
The cooler weather has many of craving comfort foods. Applebee’s rolled out two new comfort foods to their menu this week.
San Juan Regional named top New Mexico hospital
San Juan Regional Medical Center was named the 2025 Top Overall Hospital in the New Mexico Hospital Association’s Quest for Excellence Awards. It also earned top honors in the category of general acute care. The hospital was recognized at the association’s Quality Awards Luncheon in Albuquerque for its initiative,...
Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off
This letter was submitted to City Desk ABQ by Sandra Ortsman, Albuquerque. She is a community planner and community member who cares deeply about immigrants rights, mom and small business owner who has lived in and loved Albuquerque since 2002. Have an opinion? Of course you do! Send it to [email protected] If there...
