Albuquerque NM

Monday’s Top Stories Monday’s Five Facts [1] Frijoles wildfire triples in size as firefighters attempt containment – A wildfire burning in the Pecos wilderness has now tripled in size since Saturday night. The Frijoles fire sparked Tuesday afternoon from a lightning strike. No evacuations have been issued yet, but the

The St. Felix Food Pantry is seeking food donations to help restock its shelves. To help, they have partnered with Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric to host a community donatation event of sorts complete with a raffle. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members gathered Sunday to put their best vehicles on display and catch a glimpse of other unique makes and models at the fifth annual Show and Shine Car Show. At the event, local nonprofit Wheels From the Heart gave away a car to a local single mother. Organizers said they searched

Sandoval County voters could be asked to approve nearly $34.4 million in new library, fire and elections-facility debt this November, while county commissioners separately take up almost $12 million in landfill and land-purchase bonds that don’t require a public vote — all on Wednesday’s agenda. The Sandoval...

By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — In the first full reporting period since federal court monitoring ended, Albuquerque’s civilian police watchdog reported officers violated department policy eight times between July and December 2025. In each instance, city leaders and police reviewed the evidence and discarded the agency’s

For more than 30 years, one Albuquerque woman has dedicated her time to helping people find that perfect pair of shoes for them and their lifestyle. Owner of Q Shoes, Saundra Thompson, stopped by New Mexico Living to talk about the importance of wearing the right shoes. “Everybody’s foot is...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The trial for an Albuquerque man accused of killing a scooter driver in 2024 is scheduled to begin today (Mon). Eliazar Torres is facing homicide and reckless driving charges in the death of a man driving a scooter in November of 2024 at San Mateo and Candelaria. Officers said surveillance video

An armed man threatened a Rio Rancho High School employee Monday morning before leaving the campus, prompting a lockout while officers swept the area, according to the Rio Rancho Police Department. Officers responded to a report of a disorderly subject at approximately 8:25 a.m., RRPD said. The school was placed...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The jury saw a video of what prosecutors say is a former state lawmaker in the act of stealing money meant to benefit Albuquerque students. It’s the second week of the federal corruption trial against the former House Representative and APS administrator Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is accu

A U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine across the border last week in Del Rio, Texas.