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Jackson County Legislator calls for 40 year ballot question just for the Chiefs
Jackson County Democratic Legislator Manny Abarca says his group could soon be voting on a 3/8-cent sales tax proposal solely for the Kansas City Chiefs, nearly four months after the voters in the county said 'no' to a joint proposal for the Chiefs and Royals for their stadium plans.
Albuquerque police arrest suspected Lego thieves at Uptown Target
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they caught two shoplifters red-handed after they tried to steal Lego sets. The Albuquerque Police Department released video showing the suspects, Tehoma Patero and Lucas Chavez, at the Uptown Target last Thursday. They said they took around $700 worth of Legos without paying. Officers identified them as part of the […]
Vote shows neighborhood support for Netherwood Park playground
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –It was a story KRQE News 13 brought to you about a politician calling in a favor from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to nix a public works project in her neighborhood. Now, a recent vote shows a majority of people there support it. Families had been pushing to add a playground at Netherwood […]
Teen facing charges for negligent manslaughter in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Portales Police Department charged a teen with negligent manslaughter on Sunday. The department responded to a call about a gunshot victim on South Ave. E just before 10:30 p.m. They found 18-year-old Demariay Singleton inside a home, bleeding from his head. He was taken to the hospital. Police said adults and […]
Bicyclist critically injured in apparent hit-and-run crash in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A bicyclist was critically injured in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning, July 23 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department said. Shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the corner of Amador Avenue and Motel Boulevard, in front […]
UNM Health Sciences researching psychedelics as treatment for forms of depression
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Psychedelics have long been known for their reality-altering effect, but could they also be an answer to mental health? That’s what researchers at UNM Health Sciences like Dr. Larry Leeman are trying to find out. “We’re excited because these studies have been happening in other places but we’ve had not very many […]
Albuquerque issues health alerts for ozone levels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is issuing health alerts for those with upper respiratory problems. The city said ozone levels are high and they’ve triggered health alerts. Wildfire smoke and pollutants from cars are adding to ozone levels. “We tend to have these, it’s more likely when there’s a smoky haze in the […]
ABQ BioPark Family Picnic Night set for August 9
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark said you can’t have a picnic without crawling critters nearby so the staff is giving patrols a close-up look at its insects during its family picnic night. The Botanic Gardens will host the event on August 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Bugarium open until 8:30 p.m. […]
Pedestrian bridge in Santa Fe closed after partial collapse
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pedestrian bridge in Santa Fe is shut down after it partially collapsed. It is not clear what caused the problem at the bridge on Closson St. but inspectors deemed it unsafe for use on Monday. Cones and caution tape are already set up and more signage will be put up soon. […]
Juvenile facing charges for double murder in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A juvenile is facing murder charges for the deaths of two others in Otero County. Deputies said they found a boy and girl dead just after midnight on Tuesday near the community of Boles Acres which is nearly eight miles south of Alamogordo. A third person was shot in the hand. The […]
New Mexico Department of Transportation celebrates La Bajada construction completion
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A long-running project that has been a headache for drivers between Albuquerque and Santa Fe wrapped up ahead of schedule. Tuesday, state and local officials cut the ribbon on the multi-million-dollar road construction. In years past, the road up to La Bajada Hill made for a bumpy ride. After major construction over the […]
1 dead after crash near Dexter
DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Dexter. Police said the crash happened on Sunday just before 7 p.m. at an intersection of Highway 285 between Dexter and Roswell. They said a car driven by a 16-year-old with 18-year-old Angela Andrews as the passenger crossed the […]
Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain above the national average driven by high crime rates in Bernalillo County,” […]
How does the City of Albuquerque handle possessions from homeless encampments?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When the city clears out a homeless camp, what happens to the belongings they find? Video showed officers and City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Department crews cleaning up a homeless encampment in January after the property owners were arrested. Officer: “We need bins at least two.” Crews sifted through multiple piles from […]
Downtown Farmington designated accredited ‘Main Street’ program
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic downtown Farmington has been designated as an accredited Main Street America Program. According to Main Street America, the program strengthens communities through the preservation of historic downtowns, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. Each year, Main Street America announces a list of designated programs to recognize their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community. […]
New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap. Taxpayers […]
I-40 westbound at Carnuel closed due to semi-truck fire
CARNUEL, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police said I-40 westbound at mile marker 171. That’s about a mile east of Albuquerque. lt is closed due to a semi-truck fire on Tuesday. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
Burglary suspect arrested by Albuquerque police
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have arrested an Albuquerque man in connection to a two-month-long crime spree. Albuquerque Police Department detectives investigated a series of burglaries at multiple businesses from May to July. In each case, the suspect got away in a black Volkswagen Jetta. Officers were able to find the car and caught Cody Montoya […]
Former computer programmer finds success at Verus Research as engineer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research has a team of carefully selected scientists and engineers working on high-powered microwave technology, among other projects, and they will go to great lengths to cultivate and keep that talent within the borders of New Mexico. Over the past year, Artem Kuskov has found a promising career path within the […]
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