Truck driver tased & arrested after plowing through fatal crash investigation involving officer hit...
A truck driver was shot with pepper balls, tased, and arrested after plowing through the investigation of a fatal crash on I-40 in New Mexico. The investigation and subsequent incident occurred on Monday, February 23rd on Interstate 40 near Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to KOB4, two lanes of I-40 were closed...
Corrales principal on leave, APS mum as investigation underway
The principal at Corrales K-8 School is on administrative leave, a district official told the Corrales Comment. Principal Alvaro Ramazzini remains on leave while an internal investigation proceeds, Albuquerque Public Schools Spokesperson Martin Salazar said. He declined to comment further, saying the issue is a...
Local realtor: What to look for when buying an older home in New Mexico
New Mexico homes are known for their charm but how do you know you’re buying a solid one if you’re buying an older one?
Placitas gallery opens ‘Have a Seat’ oil painting exhibition
Wild Hearts Gallery will open a new solo exhibition of oil paintings by Colleen Z. Gregoire on Feb. 29, inviting visitors to explore the landscapes and quiet corners of New Mexico through the lens of outdoor seating. The show, titled Have a Seat, features a series of oil paintings depicting...
New Paseo Gateway West housing development approved
RIO RANCHO — A development plan envisioning 270 homes in the Paseo Gateway West area was approved Thursday by the Rio Rancho Governing Body. A resolution adopting the Cielo Bonito Master Plan and an ordinance requesting approval of a zoning map amendment for the subdivision came following the Rio Rancho Planning and...
Some long-standing restaurants near Route 66 in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico is home to a long stretch of Route 66. Along those roads, you can find a variety of hidden gems, including restaurants with decades of service under their belts. We’ve put together a list of some long-standing eateries based on counties off Route 66. Take a look below. Bernalillo County...
NM utility officials say Melody Ranch moving in the right direction after ‘complete’ water...
New Mexico utility officials say they’re closer to a solution for a troubled small-town water provider.
Navajo Nation mourns leader and educator, Rex Lee Jim
Diné College announced Tuesday the passing of Rex Lee Jim, a leader, scholar and member of the Diné College community. Jim died in Albuquerque, according to the college, while he was in the final stages of his social justice PhD program at Arizona State University. He was born...
Call to bring back tourism police in Tijuana
When it was active, up until about seven years ago, the unit was made up of bilingual officers, some who spoke other languages beside English and Spanish.
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on I-40 near Laguna; NMSP investigating
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a motorcyclist in Cibola County. David Torrez, 52, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on I-40 near mile marker 114 in Laguna when he was hit from behind by another vehicle on Feb. 15. The driver...

















