Work begins on tower at San Mateo and Central to convert it into affordable...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of Albuquerque’s tallest buildings outside of downtown, which has also been a hotspot for problems, is finally on its way to a new chapter. More than two years in the making, work on the shorter of the two “San Mateo Towers” is now starting. The empty office tower will eventually be...
Proven police misconduct rate spikes to nearly 50% in Albuquerque, CPOA reports
The Albuquerque Civilian Police Oversight Agency reported an increase in proven officer misconduct in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary data. The CPOA is an independent agency that reviews and investigates community complaints regarding Albuquerque Police Department personnel. The body publishes two...
1 suspect dead in Foothills area trailer park officer-involved shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An investigation is underway into an Albuquerque police-involved shooting. The incident happened at a trailer park in the area of Singing Arrow Ave. and Doe Ln. SE. Police say one suspect was shot and died from their injuries. No officers were injured. APD says a multi-agency task force is...
Mobile home a ‘total loss’ after fire in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mobile home is a total loss after a fire in northeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue received word of the fire just before 10:30 a.m. at Paseo del Norte and San Pedro Dr. The fire was heavily involved when firefighters arrived. AFR said it took about 10 minutes to get the fire under...
LIST: ‘Pluribus’ filming locations in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After his experiences filming in the Land of Enchantment, “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” creator Vince Gilligan returned to New Mexico for his new science-fiction outing, “Pluribus.” The series follows romantasy author Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn), who discovers that she’s one of...
This Unassuming Restaurant In New Mexico Has Been A Local Landmark Since 1977
Nestled on Montgomery Boulevard in Albuquerque sits a wooden structure that looks like it was teleported straight from a New England fishing village. Pelican’s Steak & Seafood stands as a delicious contradiction in our high desert landscape – a maritime haven where the aroma of fresh seafood mingles with the scent of...
ACS helping transport record-number of people this winter to warming shelters
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is transporting a record number of people to warming shelters in the overnight hours. Drivers with the ACS Overnight Shelter Transport dispatch from eastside and westside locations to bring homeless people to warm shelters between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m....
Thunderbirds take to the sky at Spaceport America
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Air Force’s Thunderbirds have once again touched down at Spaceport America to train for their upcoming performances. The Thunderbirds, comprised of roughly 70 team members, will log dozens of training hours at the site during the month of January. “Winter...
BCSO considering return to national TV show after years long break
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three years ago, the Bernalillo County Sheriff pulled the plug on his department’s participation in a reality television show. However, he is now considering putting his deputies back on national television. It has been three years since the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office appeared on...
APD shootings rise as federal oversight ends
Albuquerque Police police officers shot 15 individuals last year, according to department statistics, an increase from each of the previous two years when the department was under federal oversight. Data examined by City Desk ABQ shows last year’s total number of police shootings is up from 13 the previous year and...
