Man identified in last Sunday’s northeast Albuquerque home explosion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Homeowners are still assessing damages and asking for answers after a northeast neighborhood home explosion last Sunday night. Investigators are trying to figure out how it happened. One person was in the home when it exploded and was brought to the hospital with serious injuries that...
FBI CONTINUES TO DEDICATE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS VIOLENT CRIME IN INDIAN COUNTRY
In 2023, Operation Not Forgotten began as an FBI initiative to surge investigative, intelligence, and victim service support to Indian Country offices to assist with unresolved violent crime cases, with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children. Along with the FBI’s broader violent...
Balloon Fiesta reports warehouse break in, RC balloon stolen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect they say broke into their warehouse on Thursday evening. They say a full remote control balloon kit was stolen, including the envelope, basket, remote control, and inflation fan. Surveillance photos were...
Albuquerque Police gearing up for River of Lights
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of Albuquerque’s most beloved holiday traditions, the River of Lights, starts Saturday. With this event comes increased security and safety measures in place for the month-long celebration. Beginning tomorrow, there will be much more vehicle and pedestrian traffic as people make their...
Saturday night forecast
A cold front is moving through northeast New Mexico, bringing gusty canyon winds up to 40 mph overnight.
UNM Invites Albuquerque Community to Annual Hanging of the Greens Celebration on December 5
The University of New Mexico (UNM) will host its annual Hanging of the Greens celebration on Friday, December 5, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to students, families, alumni, and the community. Thousands of luminarias will be displayed across the Albuquerque campus.
Northern New Mexico Winter Weather Advisory: 6–9 Inches of Mountain Snow Tonight
Albuquerque, NM – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern Sangre de Cristo and Tusas Mountains, warning that 2 to 6 inches of snow are expected overnight, with up to 9 inches possible on the highest peaks. The advisory goes into...
AFR investigating fire at vacant building
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a vacant commercial building near Central Avenue and Girard Boulevard.
From fish noses to film industry stereotypes: UNM graduate students show off their work
University Showcase, 11/25, 8a: The University of New Mexico hosted Research and Discovery week recently on campus with all kinds of events showcasing scholarship and programs at UNM. One of the most popular annual events is LoboBITES. More than 60 graduate students competed for one of 12 slots this year. They have...
25th Annual Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival kicks off
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over 150 different artists traveled to Albuquerque this weekend for the 25th annual Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival. These artists from all over the country are selling many different types of art, including jewelry, fine art, and pottery. Even if you aren’t planning on buying crafts,...

















