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Albuquerque bartender wins national competition
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexican bartender has put Albuquerque on the map after winning a national title with proceeds from the competition going to charities that support breast cancer research. “It really… almost was like a dream-like state,” explained Tammy Bouma describing what it was like to win the competition. Bouma is a bar […]
Judge orders dark money group to publicly disclose where its money comes from
This story is republished from New Mexico In Depth as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. A state judge is ordering a dark money group that paid for political advertising in support of legislative candidates earlier this year to disclose the sources of its funding and its spending by September 9.
New Mexico State Fair getting ready for annual festivities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – By next week, hundreds of thousands of people will make their way to Albuquerque for one of New Mexico’s biggest events of the year. “It’s getting set up its fair time, baby!,” said General Manager Dan Mourning, New Mexico State Fair. The state fair is gearing up and getting ready to welcome […]
New Mexicans can expect to see more skunks across the state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico striped skunk is getting ready to tackle cooler weather by getting out earlier in the evening to bulk up on food. An ABQ BioPark senior zookeeper said to watch carefully for skunks between dawn and dusk when they are most active. “If you do see a skunk, even if […]
Trial against former New Mexico lawmaker moved to March 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former state lawmaker accused of swindling millions out of Albuquerque Public Schools had her trial delayed again. Sheryl Williams Stapleton pled not guilty to 35 charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and multiple counts of bribery and money laundering. Prosecutors claimed she allocated federal funds intended for APS programs […]
APS Superintendent delivers first State of the District address, acknowledges shortfalls
A year after Albuquerque Public Schools released its “Emerging Stronger” strategic plan, new Superintendent Gabriella Blakey said in the first ever State of the District address that APS is now “strong.” Still, she acknowledged there’s a lot of room for improvement. The mood ahead of...
From bonds to balloons: retired county manager has a new job
Recently retired Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca has a new job. She will start Tuesday as executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — about a month before the annual event kicks off. “Leading the Fiesta is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Morgas Baca said. “I am...
Second phase of Albuquerque Rail Trail begins
Mayor Tim Keller and city officials unveiled in the Sawmill District the second phase of construction of the Rail Trail — a 7-mile multi-use trail that will connect the city’s historic destinations and potentially boost the city’s economy. The Rail Trail project has been years in the making and the first phase of construction broke […] The post Second phase of Albuquerque Rail Trail begins appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
NM Foundation For Open Government Announces 2024 Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award Recipients
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) will award the 2024 William S. Dixon First Amendment Award to five New Mexicans at its luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Albuquerque at the Sandia Golf Event Center. The honor recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of citizens and organizations in New Mexico who champion transparency and defend the people’s right to know the affairs of government.
Harvest Wine and Music Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Harvest Wine and Music Festival is returning over Labor Day Weekend to Albuquerque and Las Cruces. From August 31 – September 2 the festival will be at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque and the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds in Las Cruces. Guests will get to enjoy wine from the top wineries in […]
City of Albuquerque hosts fundraiser to provide school supplies for kids in need
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque hosted its annual Clothing Bank and Supply Barn Fundraiser on Friday. The city teamed up with the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico which is an association comprised of business, government, and nonprofit employees. The goal of the fundraiser is to provide kids with much-needed supplies for the […]
Most New Mexico college students struggle with unstable housing and limited food
Nicole Pelt is on track to be the first person in her family to graduate college. The 20-year-old Diné student is in her senior year at the University of New Mexico’s Albuquerque campus. She chose Native American Studies as a major because she wanted to learn about potential solutions to the impacts of colonization, like […]
Street to get lights again
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The power is still out on one of Albuquerque’s deadliest stretch of road for pedestrians. Public Service Company of New Mexico spokesperson Kai Porter said all 17 streetlights between Pennsylvania and Louisiana on Central went out on July 12th, when a driver crashed into one light pole, cutting power to the others. Porter adding, that PNM, has scheduled work to fix them every weekend since the incident, but has been redirected to restore weather-related outages affecting customers. Thursday saw the first day of repairs, and those driving on Central can expect possible lane closures and delays as the repairs are ongoing. The Albuquerque Journal reports that the affected 3-mile stretch of Central, between San Mateo and Eubank, has seen 34 people fatally struck by drivers between 2018 and 2023.
Local businesses celebrate National Black Business Month at Civic Plaza
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Businesses owned by African Americans came out to Civic Plaza in Albuquerque on Friday to wrap up National Black Business Month. City leaders came out in support of the event which featured businesses and organizations looking to empower minorities who are trying to make their mark on the community. “It’s so invaluable […]
Arsenio Romero resigns from PED, pursuing NMSU job
New Mexico’s public education secretary, Arsenio Romero, attended the Albuquerque Public Schools’ superintendents “state of the district speech” on Wednesday, posting photographs on social media from his visit including a picture of himself with state lawmaker. At some point during the same day, he handed Gov....
KRQE Newsfeed: Plea deal, CRRUA water violations, New supermarket in International District, Skunk season
[1] Plea deal expected for man accused of murdering Muslim men in Albuquerque – A convicted murderer accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago could be changing his plea in two of the cases against him. In March, Muhammad Syed was convicted for the murder of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein back in July of 2022. Syed was also charged with the murders of Muhammad Afzaal. Hussain as well as Naeem Hussein were killed around the same time. The trial for Afzaal Hussain’s murder was supposed to start next week. However, that could change after Syed’s attorney confirmed that a judge has approved to a change of plea hearing next Tuesday.
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