Animal Humane New Mexico marks 60 years with anniversary event
Showing support for your community pets is what Animal Humane New Mexico has been doing for 60 years. To celebrate 60 anniversary, the nonprofit will be hosting an anniversary event at its Main Campus. The anniversary event will be on September 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Animal...
Los Alamos National Laboratory subcontractor arrested for firing gun in hotel
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A subcontractor for Los Alamos National Laboratory was arrested on Tuesday, after police said he fired a gun through multiple hotel rooms. According to the arrest warrant, Mathew True was staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites in White Rock when he discharged a gun into the ceiling of his room....
Man allegedly sells 2,000 fentanyl pills to undercover agent
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A grand jury has indicted a man federal officials identify as a large-scale fentanyl and heroin distributor in New Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday. Jose Magaña Garcia, a Mexican citizen illegally present in the United States, allegedly sold 2,000 fentanyl pills to...
Nonprofit celebrates fixing 50,000 feral cats in Albuquerque
There are thousands of feral cats across the city of Albuquerque. Oftentimes they’re also unfixed, which allows them to repopulate at a rapid rate. While they’re super cute, they can be an issue. About 75% of feral born cats don’t make it past six months old. That means...
Property taxes set to go down in Bernalillo County
If you own a home or a property in Bernalillo County, you could see a small drop in property taxes in 2026.
MAP: Speed cameras in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Albuquerque currently has 20 speed cameras in place. The installation began back in 2022 to address “widespread, dangerous speeding on city streets.” According to the city, data shows a significant decrease in average driver speed, and total number of drivers speeding. Camera...
DEA agents bust alleged drug trafficker in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was indicted on federal charges following a DEA investigation that allegedly linked him to a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced Wednesday. The feds said Jose Magana Garcia, of Mexico,...
Valencia County Sheriff’s Office speaks on drug trafficking arrest
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office gave information on a big drug bust. New video showed fentanyl, meth, and guns stashed away in a home. Deputies said the accused drug trafficker was a mom who they said was putting her seven-year-old son in danger. In the early hours of September 4,...
Fabian Gonzales’ brother sentenced to 20 years for murder
A judge sentenced a man convicted of killing someone during a 2022 argument over speeding in his South Valley neighborhood.
Albuquerque Becomes New Mexico’s Homeless Hub as Gateway Contracts Add 100 Beds
Albuquerque city councilors approved three Gateway Center contracts Tuesday, Sept. 3. The vote reflects a growing reality: Albuquerque has become New Mexico’s hub for homeless services, managing problems that extend far beyond its borders. The 100 new shelter beds, approved in 7-2 votes, will serve a population of...