Lawsuit filed by former Albuquerque firefighter dismissed by judge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The lawsuit filed by a former Albuquerque firefighter accused of rape is no longer moving forward. Aden Heyman was fired when he was charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a party in 2023, but a jury acquitted him last year. The lawsuit said that after Heyman lost his job, Albuquerque...
New Mexico Weather Alert: Blowing Dust Now in Albuquerque With 72° March Warmth Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Mexico – A hazy sunrise stretches across Albuquerque as light dust lifts from open desert fields. Tan clouds briefly drift across highways, creating sudden visibility changes across parts of the metro...
Albuquerque, NM Weather Alert: 50 MPH Wind Gusts Threaten I-40 Travel Thursday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albuquerque, New Mexico – Strong winds and extremely dry conditions are expected to increase wildfire danger across much of New Mexico through Friday, creating hazardous travel conditions and raising...
Roadrunner Food Bank receives large food donation from ‘America Gives’
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Roadrunner Food Bank just received a massive food donation from a nationwide initiative to deliver meals to families and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Multiple organizations including America250, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and JustServe are participating...
Cooler and less breezy Wednesday in New Mexico
Wednesday in New Mexico started between two to 20 degrees cooler than Tuesday with some areas seeing some breezy winds.
Del Taco makes slight – but significant – change in its burritos
A few months ago, the chain changed how it served its burritos.
Investigation underway after man suffers ‘serious medical episode’ after being taken into custody by...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said a man taken into custody by officers died two days after having a “serious medical episode.” According to APD, they received a call about 40-year-old Dyonte Layne Lindsey, who was walking on I-40 between Coors Blvd. and Unser Blvd, and possibly...
Meet‑and‑Greet With New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidates
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – The public will have an opportunity this week to meet the candidates running for New Mexico governor. The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet‑and‑greet on Wednesday evening. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at NewSpace Nexus,...
Photos: On his birthday, hundreds honor a life of service for BCSO sergeant
Hundreds gathered Monday, March 2, on what would have been his birthday at the Rio Rancho Event Center to honor Sgt. Michael Barrett Schlattman, a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputy, died in the line of duty on Feb. 23 at age 52. Schlattman joined BCSO in 2012 and was promoted to sergeant in July […] ...
Albuquerque gas prices surge after Persian Gulf closure
Gas prices are skyrocketing across the country, with a major sea passage for the Persian Gulf closed, impacting 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas.

















