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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is backing the FDA’s decision to ban Kratom sales. Kratom is a substance in the form of a beverage, pill, or powder that has been sold across the country. Bottled drinks with the substance have been sold at gas stations and smoke shops in various marketing efforts....

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Friday afternoon with comments and clarification on the timeline for the ad purchases provided by a spokesperson Friday after the original story was published. The city had not responded to our questions on the day before publication. The City of Albuquerque is paying to...

A New York military veteran who lied about the displacement of 20 veterans and being a Purple Heart recipient has been sentenced to time in prison for wire fraud and stolen valor charges.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two more people are facing charges connected to the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old boy in a UNM dorm room in July. One of the individuals, Zion Miera, 19, is the boy’s older brother, and according to court documents, he had been involving the 14-year-old in his criminal activity. Miera...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who shot up his ex-wife’s home with two children inside has been convicted of the crime. The Bernalillo County District Attorney announced Eliazar Zarate-Hernandez was convicted of shooting at a dwelling or house and abuse of a child on Thursday. The shooting happened on Halloween in...

Navajo Nation police say they found the body of the New Mexico woman swept away by floodwaters Friday.

Surprise, surprise, Balloon Fiesta is here and the winds are kicking up in New Mexico – and of course that includes the Albuquerque metro.

Balloons will soon fill the beautiful skies above Albuquerque but there are some new things on the ground to check out.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque murder suspect is facing new charges in a separate case after police say he shot a man in an attempted robbery, according to court documents filed on Monday. Austin Olimb, 18, currently remains behind bars after police said he shot and killed 17-year-old...

New Mexico Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Miranda Durham pictured in front of the NMDOH office in Albuquerque on Sept. 29, 2025. Lawmakers plan to take up DOH’s authority to address vaccination policy amidst federal tumult during a special legislative session. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM) During...