Suspect dead in Albuquerque police custody
A suspect is dead after officers initially found him unconscious while responding to a domestic violence call in southeast Albuquerque.
MDC inmate death under investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An inmate in the Metro Detention Center (MDC) system was found dead Saturday afternoon. Andrew Witt was booked into MDC on Christmas Eve and was sentenced to the Community Custody Program on March 24. Inmates can be placed on CCP while they are awaiting the resolution of their court case, or they […]
Thousands attend Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest in New Mexico
Thousands packed Expo New Mexico as more than 200 vendors served samples at the 17th annual Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Albuquerque Right Now
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Albuquerque neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to outdoor gear and more.
10 Southern-Inspired Restaurants In New Mexico That Stay True To Classic Comfort Traditions
Nobody warned me that some of the best fried chicken I have tried would happen in the middle of the desert. New Mexico has a reputation for green chile everything, and rightfully so, but the state has been quietly perfecting something else entirely. Southern comfort food, the kind that takes...
Rain and thunderstorms move across central, eastern New Mexico Saturday
Showers and a few thunderstorms will keep moving east and northeast across New Mexico Saturday evening
Cash, Isotopes tickets exchanged for guns at APD buyback event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) partnered with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence to host its annual gun buyback event Saturday morning. People were able to bring in working firearms in exchange for cash. APD also gave away tickets to upcoming New Mexico United and Isotopes games to participants. This was the […]
Albuquerque hosts first U.S. Open Horseshoe Tournament
The 2026 U.S. Open Horseshoe Tournament opened in Albuquerque with 142 pitchers competing and an estimated $150,000 boost for the local economy.
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year. Known for its neon lights and roadside diners, Route 66 boasts a rich and complicated history that has lured motorists for generations. The 100th anniversary is expected to bring more traffic to the Mother Road as road trippers set out for a slice of nostalgia. The 2,400-mile route stretches from Chicago...
Get a Sneak Peek at Deb Haaland’s First TV Ad for Gov
More than a year after announcing her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Deb Haaland has remained conspicuously absent from the television ad wars. That all changes this weekend with the launch of her first ad, “Who fights,” which is previewed exclusively here before it airs. The...
