Albuquerque NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Northbound Coors Bypass Road NW is closed at Eagle Ranch Road due to a water main break on Tuesday morning. Water Authority crews are responding to the break on Coors Bypass NW north of Eagle Ranch Road, near the Cottonwood Mall Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Customers in the area […]

CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The principal at Corrales K-8 school has been placed on administrative leave pending the findings of an internal investigation. An Albuquerque Public Schools spokesperson said the principal is the only staff member who was placed on leave. APS did not say why he was put on leave.

Even as wages inch upward across Sandoval County, many residents still earn far less than what experts say it takes to cover basic needs like rent, food and child care. New data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator shows a single adult needs $24.64 per hour to survive in the county,...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – She thought she was protecting her money. Instead, a New Mexico widow lost more than $50,000 to criminals who may never be held accountable. This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chris and Gabby sit down with longtime investigative reporter Larry Barker, who takes listeners...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of Albuquerque’s most recognizable downtown buildings is undergoing a major transformation to bring in more affordable housing, but what does it take to turn an office space into apartments? Built in the 1970’s, the old Wells Fargo building will now be known as the Lomas Tower as it...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albuquerque, N.M. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is shaping up across New Mexico, with mild valley rain and periods of mountain snow possible from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5....

Strong winds, low humidity and above-average temperatures are going to lead to multiple days of higher fire weather danger.

New Mexico State Police officers charged an Albuquerque man with multiple counts of child rape after he allegedly admitted to meeting up with a 14-year-old girl in Chimayó. Agent Daniel Martinez charged Justin Chavez, 31, with two counts of fourth degree rape of a child aged 13 to 16 and one count each of...

Village councilors in Corrales Tuesday evening will be brought up to speed regarding a pair of water system improvement projects. Jason Casuga, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MGRCD), will advise councilors about the Corrales siphon replacement project. The siphon carries water...

The Bernalillo Town Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with zoning changes, several drainage improvement contracts and personnel matters on the agenda. The council will open the meeting by recognizing the Bernalillo High School Bowling Team as the state 4A champions before moving...