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Almost $6 billion in New Mexico money meant for infrastructure remains unspent
As we’ve reported periodically over the years, New Mexico has one of the weirdest ways of dedicating public money toward brick-and-mortar projects. One of the consequences of its almost entirely unique approach to “capital outlay” is a portion of the public dollars sit unspent for years. The...
NMDOT plans to evaluate Rio Rancho intersection after deadly crash
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the site of multiple accidents including a deadly crash just two weeks ago. Now, the New Mexico Department of Transportation wants to look to see if a Rio Rancho intersection needs to be changed. “If you don’t take your time and be patient, bad things could happen,” said nearby […]
New Mexico Supreme Court rules Albuquerque man will not face murder trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been more than five years since an Albuquerque Uber driver shot and killed one of his passengers along I-25 after an argument. Now, the New Mexico Supreme Court has finally ruled that the driver won’t face a murder trial. It’s a decision more than two years in the making for the […]
Woman accused of committing carjacking with Santa Fe murder suspect arrested
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman believed to be the accomplice of a suspected murderer is behind bars. Police arrested Zachary Babitz in Las Cruces three weeks ago for the murder of an elderly man outside a Santa Fe Best Buy. Police said Babitz was with a woman, now identified as Jessie Dominguez, when he […]
Santa Fe residents voice concerns over rumored homeless shelter relocation
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of community members from the south side of Santa Fe are speaking out, telling city leaders not to move a local homeless shelter to the area. Residents packed city council chambers Wednesday night, expressing concerns over the possible relocation of the “Pete’s Place” homeless shelter.
Best of the Land of Enchantment Awards: Sofia’s Kitchen wins best breakfast burrito
New Mexico Living is unveiling the winners for the first Best of the Land of Enchantment Awards. Starting August 19 and running until August 30, New Mexico Living hosts will announce the winners in each category. The awards aim to recognize local favorites. Community and family. Those are the two...
The Week Ahead in Beer: State Fair food fun comes early at Rio Bravo
One of the highlights of September, going back all the way to when some of us were kids growing up here in Albuquerque, was the start of the New Mexico State Fair. It meant a day or two off of school, the midway rides, and copious amounts of tasty food treats. Back in 2020, the Fair was canceled by the pandemic lockdown, so the good folks at Rio Bravo decided to at least try to recreate some of the food favorites. They knocked it out of the park, and even after the Fair came back, the patrons at Rio Bravo kept demanding that they continue to roll out the turkey legs, donut burgers, ribbon fries, fried ice cream, and more. With the Fair starting in less than two weeks, Rio Bravo is picking this holiday weekend as the time to roll out their special food items. Stop by this Saturday and Sunday to enjoy some Fair food, live music, beer, and more all day. There is no cover, and plenty of room inside and outside (weather permitting). The parking is free, the lines will be short, and there is no judgment if you order a second funnel cake.
City of Las Cruces accusing Memorial Medical Center of violating lease agreement
Update: At the news conference, Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau said the purpose of the Notice of Breach is to hold the city and its partners accountable to their commitments. The City of Las Cruces legal team alleges the medical center violated its lease agreement by not providing "expanded...
Suspect arrested in Las Cruces stabbing death of 30-year-old man
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Police arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for Thursday morning's stabbing death of a 30-year-old man in Las Cruces. Selena Carrillo, 28, was arrested Thursday and is charged with murder, the Las Cruces Police Department announced. LCPD said it responded to reports of...
Albuquerque man convicted of 2015 rape
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury convicted a man of raping a woman nearly a decade ago in Bernalillo County. Saul Orozco was charged in late 2023 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. He was arrested in February after he failed to appear in court for his trial. He now faces up to nine […]
UNM President Appoints New Executive Leader to Health Sciences Center
To advance the mission of fostering an ‘educated, healthy, and economically vigorous’ New Mexico, Garnett Stokes, President of The University of New Mexico, has appointed Mike Richards, MD, MPA to the role of Interim Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and the Chief Executive Officer of the UNM Health System.
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.
UPDATE: HPD locates missing man
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) – Update: According to an updated from the Hobbs Police Department, Dison has been located in Hobbs. He is reported to be safe and in good health. The Hobbs Police Department is asking for help looking for a person who went missing in early July. According to a release by HPD, […]
NMSU Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize excellence, integrity, leadership
The New Mexico State University Foundation has announced the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, including the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service, and the Young Alumni Service Award — the highest honors conferred upon former students. Presented by the NMSU Alumni Association for more than 60...
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