Day care to stop transporting students after leaving child in hot van
A day care accused of leaving a child in a van, while it was parked for hours at an amusement park on a hot day, is making changes.
Homicide detectives investigating a death in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a death in southeast Albuquerque Tuesday morning. APD says officers were sent to the 12000 block of Fox Ln. SE around 5 a.m. for reports of a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and found man who was unresponsive. Police say the man was...
New Mexico Mother Accused Of Fatally Slamming Her Toddler’s Head Into Wall After Her...
A 40-year-old New Mexico mother, Vanessa Chavez, is accused of beating her 18-month-old daughter to death by slamming her head into a wall. Allegedly, Chavez killed the toddler because she was upset over the girl’s apparent preference toward her father. According to a criminal complaint obtained by the Santa...
New Mexico National Guard member arrested at Albuquerque bar
A New Mexico National Guard member’s — Selena Martinez — night out on the town ended in the back of a police car.
7 Green Chile Restaurants In New Mexico Locals Recommend
Green chile isn’t just food in New Mexico—it’s practically a religion. As someone who’s spent years exploring the Land of Enchantment’s fiery culinary landscape, I’ve had my taste buds scorched and my heart won over by countless plates of this state treasure. From hole-in-the-wall...
Vereda Blanca Wildfire Grows to 1,000 Acres Near Mt. Taylor
No Containment Yet as Crews Face Challenging Terrain; Cultural Sites May Be at Risk. MT. TAYLOR RANGER DISTRICT, N.M. — The Vereda Blanca Fire, burning in a remote area northeast of Grants near Black Mesa, has grown to 1,000 acres with zero percent containment as of Saturday evening. The wildfire, first reported on...
Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families
Three Rio Rancho-area state representatives are teaming up to help local parents navigate New Mexico’s early childhood education programs during a special community event this Friday. Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at...
City of Albuquerque explores ideas to update Broadway Blvd.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another potential “road diet” could slim down the lanes drivers have on a main route in downtown Albuquerque. The Broadway Blvd. currently has two lanes in each direction, but that could change to help people walking and biking. It’s a busy roadway right on the edge of downtown Albuquerque...
Former Hope Christian teacher accused of inappropriately touching students appeals detention ruling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The former Hope Christian School teacher accused of inappropriately touching two students is trying to reverse a court’s decision to keep him in jail until trial. Kelly McEachren was a teacher and volleyball coach at Hope Christian School. He’s accused of inappropriately touching a student...
Loved Ones Remember NM Health Care Workers Killed in Plane Crash
Matthew Reisen – Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Aug. 10—It was around 12:30 p.m. when the Beechcraft King Air 300 began its approach into a small airport in Chinle, Arizona. The winds were strong, but the skies were blue and clear in every direction as the CSI Aviation plane descended.
