Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico communities have spent years thinking about how to get ready, and now, with 2026 here, the Route 66 100-year anniversary celebrations are drawing close. “It’s a really critical piece of American history, and it attracts a lot of international visitors to New Mexico,” Nicole...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Mexico – Headlights cut through pockets of freezing fog across the Rio Grande Valley as cold air lingers near the ground. Early travelers in Albuquerque face slick bridges and reduced visibility before...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Happy Saturday morning. Did you look up at the sky? If you did, you likely caught a sight of our first supermoon of the year. A supermoon is just a full moon that appears bigger and brighter than normal as it is near perigee, or its closest approach to Earth in its […]

Some flavors are so profound, so perfectly executed, they justify packing an overnight bag and hitting the highway with purpose. The green chile at The Burrito Lady in Albuquerque is exactly that kind of culinary revelation – a vibrant, complex symphony of heat and flavor that transforms simple ingredients into...

You know that craving for simple, hearty food that just hits right after a long day. New Mexico has plenty of no-fuss buffets that serve exactly that, without pretense or sticker shock. This guide rounds up dependable, crowd-pleasing spots where plates stay full and flavors stay familiar. Come hungry, bring friends,...

Looking for affordable diners in New Mexico where your wallet stays happy?. These 8 humble eateries offer delicious home-style cooking and friendly service without breaking the bank!. 1. Grandma’s K & I Diner (Albuquerque) The wooden sign with bright blue lettering says it all – this is a place...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) sent out a post on X at 9:20 a.m. Saturday about a vehicle fire on the eastbound lanes of I-40. This is near Mile Marker 180 at Sedillo Hill. BCSO closed multiple eastbound lanes during the investigation, but lanes were reopened by Saturday afternoon....

Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is no longer part of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Metro Air Support Unit, BCSO confirmed.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He’s no stranger to the law. A convicted shoplifter finds himself in handcuffs again, accused of hitting the same store, and he was caught by the same officer. In September 2025, Albuquerque police conducted an organized retail crime operation at the Target on Paseo del Norte when an...

Meet Justin Garris, the new FBI Special Agent in charge of fighting crime in Albuquerque.