New Mexico communities brace for flooding risks as rain is expected throughout week
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Inches of rain have fallen across much of New Mexico since Tuesday, and the state continues to remain under elevated flood risk into the rest of the week. The City of Albuquerque said that while they haven’t seen significant damage from the rain, crews are still getting dispatched hour after hour […
City reveals inspection results of NE Albuquerque apartments
Albuquerque code teams found sewage backups, fire hazards and blocked exits at the Monte 44 Apartments after tenants pushed for inspections.
Sandbags being handed out in as storms continue
SANDOVAL COUNTY — Bernalillo Public Works, Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue and Sandoval County Fire Rescue are handing out sandbags as heavy rain storms are set to continue. Bernalillo has limited supplies available, according to a social media post. "Public Works Department has put together sandbags that are now...
Residents upset with postponement of hearing on Lomas Encantadas complex
RIO RANCHO — Tensions boiled over at Tuesday's Planning and Zoning meeting as residents erupted over a controversial proposal for a 55-unit luxury boutique and apartment complex. The proposal to construct a 55-unit luxury apartment complex with approximately 1,851 square feet of ground-floor commercial space at the int
Hey, not there! Outdoor defecation complaint prompts new Corrales ordinance
Human waste belongs in toilets, Corrales resident Paul Ortega says. Speaking at the Sept. 22 Village Council meeting, he implored councilors to pass an ordinance to that effect. Ortega said that since April, he and his wife have been dealing with a neighbor who has repeatedly defecated outdoors and discarded used toile
Flood threat continues Wednesday in Albuquerque metro
Albuquerque will see heavy rain continue Wednesday after it led to crews responding to multiple rescues Tuesday.
Pedestrian dies in northeast Albuquerque crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. On Tuesday, shortly before midnight, officers were dispatched to the area of Central Avenue NE and Alvarado Drive SE, following reports of a crash. Officers learned that a black 2011
A look at rainfall totals throughout New Mexico as of Wednesday morning
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Rain continues to fall on the Land of Enchantment, expected to come and go through Friday. From flooding in Mora County to water rescues in Albuquerque, New Mexico has felt the impact. According to the KRQE meteorology team, potential statewide rain totals could reach three to five inches by the end
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office up for award for arrest involving drone
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to get the office a national award. They were nominated for an arrest they made back in June that involved the use of a drone. BCSO deputies responded to a trailer, where 36-year-old Christopher Drennan was violating a restr
Overgrown Oversight: Neighbors say state-owned property is being neglected
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