Rio Rancho’s Tap N Taco to open first Albuquerque location
ALBUQUERQUE — A popular Rio Rancho taco joint is tapping Albuquerque for a new location — one of two the restaurant has in the works. Tap N Taco is slated to open its first Albuquerque location in the Northeast Heights at 4301 Wyoming NE in mid-2026, the owners confirmed this week.
New video shows aftermath of fight at Mora HS that injured teacher
A fight at Mora High School on Dec. 11, 2025 left a teacher injured and transported to a Texas hospital for treatment.
Chick-fil-A offering new menu items, free food to celebrate 80 years
Lucky customers may receive the Golden Fan Cup design, and 3,000 people who receive the cup will win a year of free food.
New Mexico ‘imposter nurse’ takes plea deal in identity fraud and medical care case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque nurse assistant pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday after she illegally provided care to hospice patients, almost killing one person. April Hernandez was charged with identity theft and multiple counts of fraud after stealing three nurses’ identities and providing care for...
Restaurant Closures Leave Albuquerque Patrons Hungry
Throughout 2025 Albuquerque’s restaurant scene experienced a steady stream of closures, capped by a cluster of high-profile shutdowns in December that reflected ongoing financial pressures on local dining establishments. The most recent announcements came in December, when Canvas Artistry Restaurant & Art Bar and...
Locals Say El Pinto Has the Boldest Southwestern Flavors in New Mexico
If you crave big New Mexican flavor with a side of local lore, El Pinto might be your happy place. Tucked into a lush hacienda north of Albuquerque, it serves plates that make green chile the hero and sopaipillas the encore. The patio glows under string lights, margaritas sparkle, and the aroma of mesquite pulls you...
‘It’s just constant’: Rescue finds animals dumped, illegally sold, within days of each other
A local rescue saves two litters of puppies from dangerous situations, highlighting the need for foster care and community support.
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Try
Albuquerque’s Tex-Mex scene is a flavorful blend of tradition, innovation, and New Mexican flair. A landmark near the University of New Mexico, Frontier is known for its eclectic décor and diverse menu featuring New Mexican and American diner fare. The bustling, casual atmosphere and quick service make it...
Sandia Labs to conduct controlled explosives test at Kirtland Air Force Base
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories will conduct a controlled explosives test on Wednesday at Kirtland Air Force Base. The test will take place between noon and 3 p.m. at Sandia’s Thunder Range test site on the base. Due to the test, some Albuquerque residents might hear an explosion and could see...
AFR responds to fire at northwest warehouse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters extinguished a fire at a commercial warehouse in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 1803 6th St. NW at 3:31 a.m. and found a large building with a working fire. A total of 13 AFR units were dispatched, and the fire was brought...
