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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County firefighters will no longer be flying on the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) helicopter, following a new rule implemented by Sheriff John Allen. The sheriff stated that this change is a consequence of the county’s decision to stop random marijuana testing for...

Tucked away on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, Vick’s Vittles Country Kitchen has been dishing out hearty, home-style meals that make you feel like you’ve stepped into your grandmother’s dining room. This beloved spot offers an all-you-can-eat buffet that’s packed with classic comfort foods, from crispy fried chicken...

An overcrowded shelter in Northern New Mexico is getting a helping hand. Volunteers traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon to move dozens of dogs to Albuquerque, giving them a second chance at life.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a recent fire, the City of Albuquerque is detailing new claims against a business that has let a homeless camp stay on its property for well over a year. The city and Quirky Books have been battling since April over a homeless camp in the bookstore’s parking lot. In the latest court...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman will spend more than two decades behind bars for her role in a robbery that turned deadly. In 2023, Jasmine Trujillo and her boyfriend assaulted Larry Norsworthy at his apartment near Central Ave. and Louisiana Blvd., then took his personal belongings. Norsworthy’s son...

While we were shopping at the Holiday Market at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, Tony picked up a jar of Tio Frank’s Red Chili Sauce. He get a chance to taste-test the sauce at Tio Frank’s booth, and declared it to be perfect for enchiladas. Enchiladas are an art.

A judge sentenced a woman to 25 years in prison for robbing and killing a man at his Albuquerque apartment back in April of 2023.

I worked in Valencia County from October 2006 to November 2024. I lived in Los Lunas from January 2007 to December 2025, at all times in the same home. As I move on, there are people I’d like to remember and thank, and places I’ll always remember and miss.

Nothing quite compares to biting into a classic Italian sub piled high with meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. New Mexico has kept this tradition alive through family-owned shops that have been serving these iconic sandwiches for decades. I’m taking you on a delicious journey through the Land of Enchantment...

Well, another year is in the bag here at The Paper. (Our sixth, don’t you know!!) Thanks to our talented staff of writers, photographers, editors and designers, we spent 2025 giving you, our readers, the lowdown on as much Albuquerque-centric news, art, food, community and culture as we could cram into our weekly...