New Mexico health official hopes special session will help ‘bulletproof’ vaccine policy
During the special legislation session starting Wednesday and focused on federal health insurance and food assistance programs, New Mexico lawmakers also plan to address state laws on vaccine policy. Current federal tumult over vaccine availability requires providing state officials the flexibility “to set their own...
Grand jury indicts Albuquerque parents after baby’s death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury has indicted the parents accused of the death of their three-month-old baby. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, three-month-old Mika Castillo was rushed to the hospital with a fractured skull, multiple brain hemorrhages, and severe bruising. She died earlier this...
Albuquerque opens New Mexico’s first Trauma Recovery Center
Albuquerque opened New Mexico’s first Trauma Recovery Center on Sunday, creating a centralized hub for violence intervention and trauma-informed services that city officials say represents a new approach to public safety. The facility, operated by the city’s Albuquerque Community Safety Department, serves as...
$350M in bonds to improve Albuquerque schools to appear on ballot
If you live in Albuquerque, you will soon make a big decision that will impact local schools and the thousands of students who learn there.
Candidate drops out of Albuquerque mayoral race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A candidate for Albuquerque mayor said he is dropping out of the race. Daniel Chavez, who owns a local parking company, told KRQE News 13 that after recently polling results, he does not see a viable path forward. An Albuquerque Journal poll over the weekend showed Chavez had less than 6%...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts annual fundraiser walk
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mothers Against Drunk Driving is holding their 2025 Move With MADD Burque’s Walk on October 4. The fundraising event helps raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving. The walk will be held at UNM Johnson Field. The ceremony and tribute begins at 9 a.m. and the walk is scheduled to...
World-class pianists to compete in Albuquerque for Olga Kern International Piano Competition
Every three years, Albuquerque hosts the Olga Kern International Piano Competition. This event provides a venue for young pianists from around the world to showcase their talent, all while developing an international career. The Olga Kern International Piano Competition provides New Mexicans with an opportunity to...
Meals on Wheels faces volunteer shortage in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Meals on Wheels helps deliver healthy meals to more than 2,000 homebound people in New Mexico but they’re dealing with a volunteer shortage. “We’ve grown so much over the past few years. Our routes have grown. We’ve added probably about five different routes. For each route that we add, we need at...
Frontier, Golden Pride owners honored for 50+ years of being a New Mexico staple
The New Mexico Restaurant Association awarded Larry and Dorothy Rainosek with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
New recovery center opens in Bernalillo County, expanding behavioral health services
Bernalillo County opened a new outpatient recovery center Friday, expanding access to substance use disorder treatment services for residents seeking help. The Bernalillo County Recovery Support Center, located at 517 Cardenas Dr. SE, hosted an open house to showcase its intensive outpatient therapy services. The...

















