Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies arrested Fernando Martinez, 22, after a drag racing operation near the Isleta Amphitheater. While sitting in a deputy's car after his arrest, Martinez broke into tears and said "I want to call my mom!" "Vehicles were racing through the parking lot,...

Albuquerque police are stepping up enforcement in school zones – and some drivers are already being cited for speeding.

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Mexican gray wolf Asha, her pups and her mate were released into the wild Wednesday. Her original release was abruptly delayed with no explanation. Despite repeated requests from advocacy groups and the Albuquerque Journal for an explanation, none has been offered. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing life behind bars if convicted for his role in a massive drug trafficking operation. Alex Anthony Martinez was convicted of conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl in federal court. The United States Department of Justice said he worked...

Albuquerque’s International District will be the site of an event where neighbors can enjoy food and music, get or donate school supplies, and participate in Phil Chacon Park’s new community garden. KUNM’s Mark Haslett spoke with some of the organizers for Hearts in the Park. audio transcript.

On Albuquerque’s western shoulder, Rio Rancho blends desert beauty with booming growth and a love of New Mexico’s classic, chile-charged cuisine. It’s a place where Southwest hospitality meets a creative spirit, and family-driven dining still leads the way. Turtle Mountain Brewing Company. The soul of Rio Rancho’s...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fewer customers, rising costs, and staffing shortages are forcing big changes for restaurants across New Mexico, including the notable Range Cafe locations. “People just aren’t going out as much, and we’re not seeing tourism like we used to. So, we started looking at all our different meal...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On prior episodes of New Mexico Strange, KRQE covered the hauntings of Old Town Albuquerque and the Painted Lady Bed & Brew; on this episode of New Mexico Strange, News 13 Host and Anchor Chad Brummett sat down with someone who has seen it all, Magician and Mentalist Jordan Jonas, to discuss […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman apologized in court Friday as she was sentenced to more than two decades behind bars after she handed her teenage son a gun and told him to shoot a woman she was arguing with. A jury found Kristina Withrow guilty of second-degree murder in April. The family of […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque bookstore has opened up its property for people experiencing homelessness, but neighboring businesses say it’s bringing a host of problems, with people trespassing and leaving trash on their properties. “And we don’t feel safe. We get yelled at and accosted in our own parking...