RR woman arrested for trafficking drugs
RIO RANCHO — A woman was arrested for trafficking several drugs. Frances Chavez, 42, of Rio Rancho, was arrested April 8 for trafficking drugs, DUI and three counts of possession of a controlled substance near the intersection of Tarpon Avenue and 5th Street. Rio Rancho police were called to...
Albuquerque restaurant forced to increase some menu items due rising costs of beef
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you know the price of beef is way up, and it has gotten to the point where local restaurants can no longer absorb the higher costs and they are passing the cost along to their customers. “Everything just has continuously increased by 1, 2, […]
Body in sleeping bag dumped on busy Tijuana intersection
According to the preliminary report, reddish-brown stains were visible on the head indicating the person had been hit with a blunt object several times.
Albuquerque man convicted of murder for fatally shooting his friend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man has been convicted of fatally shooting his friend in the head. On Thursday, a jury found Adam Roberts guilty of second-degree murder. Last year, Roberts shot Gavin Huntsman in the head in southeast Albuquerque after a night of heavy drinking and arguing. Robert faces more than two decades in […]
Man who killed Albuquerque Police officer decades ago dies in prison
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been nearly 40 years since an Albuquerque police Department officer was gunned down by a Sandia National Laboratory scientist. Despite it being nearly four decades since that crime, for that officer’s brother, the memories are still vivid. On Thursday, he spoke out on the news that his brother’s killer died in […]
📋 Multiple Admin & Clerical Jobs in Bernalillo County, NM ($22–$33/hr)
Bernalillo County has some solid openings this week for folks who keep offices running smoothly. From hospitals to nonprofits to major companies, there’s a good mix of full‑time roles with steady pay and benefits.
Sioux Falls Native, Former Cyclone JT Rock Reenters Portal
The transfer portal continues to roar this time of the year, and all programs will undoubtedly face some roster turnover this offseason.
RRPD arrest records: March 15-28
Brittany Cremer, 56, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI, careless driving, driving while license revoked, open container and no proof of vehicle financial responsibility at an unspecified address. Kimberly Justinich, 30, of Rio Rancho, was summoned for destroying property in the 100 block of Pearl Drive. Max Screeton,...
NMDOT to hold public meeting on Tramway Boulevard safety study
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be holding a public meeting to provide updates on the operations and safety study for Tramway Boulevard, covering the corridor from Central Avenue to Live Oak Road. The goal of the study is to evaluate traffic signals, intersection flow, speed conditions, and existing intersection layout along […]
Suspect in death of disabled woman pleads no contest to charges
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the suspects charged in the death of a disabled woman could spend three decades behind bars. In 2023, law enforcement stopped a van at the U.S.-Mexico border and found 38-year-old Mary Melero unresponsive. She was covered in bruises and also had exposed bones. Angelita Chacon, who was Melero’s caretaker and her co-defendant Patricia Hurtado, were charged...
