UNM Health Sciences Librarian Honored for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our Community
Ingrid Hendrix, a librarian at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, has received the first Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Award. She was nominated by Melissa Rethlefsen, the executive director of HSLIC, for her work in leadership and...
5 Cars for Albuquerque Heat & Altitude vs 5 That Lose Power
Albuquerque, New Mexico, sits at an elevation of approximately 5,312 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest major cities in the United States. This combination of elevation and the hot, dry climate during the summer months presents unique challenges for vehicles. Engines perform differently when the air...
Old Town Holiday Stroll begins Friday evening
The City of Albuquerque is inviting everyone to the Old Town Holiday Stroll on Dec. 5 from 5-9 p.m., featuring a tree lighting ceremony and local entertainment.
City sets start date for Unser and Paseo del Norte widening project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A date has been set for the start of a road construction project, which officials say is the largest road project in the City of Albuquerque’s history. The $62 million Unser and Paseo del Norte widening project will begin construction around January 12 and aims to alleviate congestion for...
Albuquerque police arrest suspected balloon thief
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An arrest has been made after a weeklong search for the thief behind a remote-control balloon heist. The remote balloon known as the Patriot was taken last week, on Thanksgiving, from a Balloon Fiesta warehouse. After sharing surveillance video and photos, the Albuquerque Police Department...
Suspect charged with kidnapping in connection to early morning Amber Alert in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department canceled an Amber Alert that was issued early Saturday morning, saying two children have been found safe and that they have a suspect in custody. According to police, a one-year-old and a seven-year-old were kidnapped by 23-year-old Duwayne Morgan Jr. Court...
City of Albuquerque finalizes agreement to convert tower at San Mateo and Central to...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque said it has reached an agreement with Silverstone Equity Partners to convert the tower at San Mateo Boulevard and Central Ave. into housing. The community will be called Serenade at Park Central and will have 21 studios and 89 one-bedroom units. The city said that 41...
New Mexico woman accused of financially exploiting sister
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman is accused of taking more than $15,000 from the Social Security account of her developmentally disabled sister, who lives in a care center. Kathy Benavidez is accused of using the money to make purchases from adult and lingerie stores, and dispensaries. In a press release, the...
Groundbreaking held for donated homes going to two families in Albuquerque
Habitat for Humanity will build the homes which were sponsored by Intel and State Farm.
Pilots at Kirtland AFB train next generation in Albuquerque
The airmen of the 71st Special Operations Squadron at Kirtland AFB are not only piloting the Osprey, but they are teaching the next generation
