Trail head, parking area of Cibola National Forest to temporarily close in August
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A trail head and parking area for the Cibola National Forest will temporarily close for construction starting Aug. 11. This will impact the intersection of NFSR 333A at 333E as well as the La Luz parking area. The closure is anticipated to last through Sept. 10. According to officials, the...
Bernalillo County to accept millions in state housing funds at Monday meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners will vote Monday to accept millions in state legislative funding that could help address the county’s need for 28,000 additional housing units by 2035, potentially impacting thousands of residents struggling with housing costs. The Bernalillo County Commission will consider authorizing...
Man convicted in 1991 Albuquerque rape case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque rape case from the 90s that sat untouched for nearly three decades has finally come to a close. A jury Thursday night convicted Brian Rascon of three counts of first-degree criminal sexual penetration with a firearm enhancement in connection with the assault that took place...
Homicide charges filed against APD officer accused of hitting pedestrian
Prosecutors are now pursuing homicide charges against an APD officer, Ezekiel Florez, accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian.
14 owners in downtown Albuquerque facing fines over vacant properties
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fourteen businesses that were served violations last month per the Downtown Vacant Premises Ordinance could be coming be facing fines next. These businesses were found not to be in compliance with the ordinance and were served violations the week of July 7. They now need to either show...
Heart of New Mexico: Owl Bar and Cafe celebrates 80 years of business
It’s a celebration with green chile on top. An iconic New Mexico eatery is celebrating 80 years of business.
Santa Fe 2926 to Headline ‘New Mexico Railroad Days’
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe 4-8-4 2926 will be under steam on September 27 and 28 for New Mexico Railroad Days at the Albuquerque South Rail Yards. The free, family-friendly event will give attendees the chance to see the recently restored locomotive up close. ATSF 2926 was built by Baldwin...
Rail Trail project nearing completion for two major segments of the 7-mile loop
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A project to create a seven-mile multi-use trail connecting downtown Albuquerque and Old Town is getting closer to opening. The Rail Trail project has been in the works for over a decade, and now parts of that trail are in their final stages. The city is currently working on two segments...
Police ID victim in deadly Bernalillo shooting
Bernalillo police identified the person who died in a shooting that forced residents to shelter-in-place Monday night.
Fatal House Fire in New Mexico Leaves One Dead
New Mexico Resident Found Dead Inside Northeastern Albuquerque Home Fire I came across the news on Tuesday afternoon—another house fire […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.