Albuquerque City Council tackles amendment to H.E.A.R.T. Ordinance Monday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday marks the first day back for Albuquerque city councilors. On the agenda is an amendment to an ordinance that prohibits the sale of animals without proper permitting. It’s called the H.E.A.R.T. Ordinance, or the Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment Bill. Its aim is to control...
Former UFC fighter disputes police claim that he fired shot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The lapel video showed the moment Albuquerque police arrested former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez. While APD claimed that he fired a gun from the vehicle, Sanchez said otherwise. “Keep walking, keep walking, stop right there, you have any weapons? Keep your hands up,” an officer told Sanchez in the...
Conchas Lake drowning victim identified
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – More information has come out about a man who drowned at Conchas Lake in late July. New Mexico State Police confirmed that the victim has been identified as 36-year-old Martin Gutierrez. Gutierrez was from Santa Fe. Officials are still investigating the cause of the drowning.
Trial heats for $3 million All American Futurity open Monday at Downs at Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – The Downs at Albuquerque on Monday and Tuesday will host a total of 32 trials featuring more than 300 2-year-olds competing for a spot in the sport’s richest race, the $3-million, Grade 1 All American Futurity to be held on Labor Day, September 1. This will...
Cruzin’ Into the School Year holds eighth supply event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families on the west side were cruising into the school year as two more school supply drives took place Saturday. Organizers say this is the eighth year of Cruzin’ into the School Year, and families couldn’t be happier. “I feel that we have families come to us often asking for resources,...
NM 333 along with parking lot at La Luz Trailhead to close for construction
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The parking area at the La Luz Trailhead will shut down later this month for a road project. The Cibola National Forest said crews will fix potholes and seal cracks on Forest Road 333 and 333-A. The parking area will also get surface treatment, restriping, and new parking stoppers. The closure...
300,000 kitchen stools recalled due to fall risk
Cosco is recalling over 300,000 2-step kitchen stools due to a safety risk, with 34 incidents reported of the safety bar breaking, resulting in two head injuries, and consumers are advised to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
Police Chief Talks About Juvenile Crime
ALBUQUERQUE — To raise awareness about the rising incidents of violent juvenile crime and to put pressure on lawmakers to start addressing the issue, several top law enforcement officers on July 15, addressed the situation, including Española City Police Chief Mizel Garcia. Brought together at the behest of...
Trail head, parking area of Cibola National Forest to temporarily close in August
Full Story: https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/trail-head-parking-area-of-cibola-national-forest-to-temporarily-close-in-august.
Hot Enough to Fry an Egg: Cities With the Hottest Surfaces
Https://climatecrisis247.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Average-daytime-land-surface-temperature-July-2025-150x150.png. While air temperature is the most common way to gauge heat, it doesn’t always tell the full story. Land surface temperature – the temperature of the surface measured via satellite – can run far...