Albuquerque District 6 voters can weigh in on how to spend $1.7M
Voting is underway through September 30 in Albuquerque’s District 6 on how to spend $1.7 million on infrastructure projects. The voting is part of a democratic process known as participatory budgeting, in which community members propose projects and then vote on their favorites, deciding collectively how to spend ~1% o
Testimony begins in trial against man accused of fatal crash in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Testimony has begun in the trial against a man accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist nearly two years ago. In November of 2024, police say then 19-year-old Eliazar Torres was speeding on San Mateo and Candelaria when he ran a red light, hitting and killing Christopher Sanford who was
From homelessness to Team USA: 11-year-old Jayla Perkins is chasing her dream
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eleven-year-old Albuquerque athlete Jayla Perkins is getting ready to take her talents to the international stage, as she will represent Team USA at the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships in France this October. For Jayla, the trip is the latest chapter in a journey that started with
Two New Mexico lawmakers outline bill for possible statewide data center moratorium
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two New Mexico Democratic lawmakers are unveiling the framework of their effort to pass a statewide moratorium on “large-scale” data centers. The House reps behind the bill represent parts of Albuquerque and Las Cruces. They said the moratorium would “prohibit new large-scale data center projects” w
One of the last flying B-17 bombers makes its way to Albuquerque
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Farmington man dead from hit-and-run crash
A Farmington man died Aug. 8 after being the victim of a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 64. Orson Bahe, 39, was struck by a silver vehicle, which the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office believes to be either a Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger or Magnum, according to Rebekah Click, public information officer for the SO.
APD Responding to Reported Shots Fired at Northwest Apartment Complex
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are responding to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex in northwest Albuquerque. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers were dispatched to the complex at 10600 Cibola Loop N.W. after receiving reports of gunfire. Police said officers remain on scene and
District attorney asks for convicted rapist to be exhumed from Santa Fe National Cemetery
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is pushing for a convicted rapist to be exhumed from the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Family spots bear in Northeast Heights neighborhood amid spike in local encounters
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One Albuquerque family getting ready for the day Tuesday morning saw an unusual visitor at the front door: a black bear. This comes as wildlife officials said a lack of food in the mountains is bringing more wildlife down into the Metro, leading to more sightings in the middle of residential
Frijoles Fire evacuations, Neighbor concerns, Storm chances, Potential project, State wildlife action plan
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Some residents in Cundiyo told to evacuate as Frijoles Fire burns – The Frijoles Fire continues to burn in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, 10 miles north of Ski Santa Fe. The fire is more than 4,158 acres and is 0% contained. Investigators bel
