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Gallup police asking for information on shooting that injured teen
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department is asking the public for more information on a shooting that left a 15-year-old injured. According to police, the shooting happened last week near Second Street and Logan Ave. Police said the teen was shot in the stomach on a dirt trail in the area. The teen told […]
Xcel Energy addresses call for customers to reduce power usage
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Xcel Energy is speaking out on what caused the company to ask eastern and southeastern New Mexico customers to reduce their energy usage Monday night. The company issued an alert on Monday asking some of its Texas and New Mexico customers in several counties to cut back on their energy usage until 9 […]
BCSO investigating fatal crash in northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash near Paseo Del Norte and 2nd Street. One person died as a result of the crash. The cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not been released. BCSO announced Paseo Del Norte has been reopened as of 8:05 p.m.
Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive class
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of Albuquerque’s future mechanics are getting a chance to put their knowledge into practice, thanks to a big donation. “We’re excited to learn about the new parts,” said Lucas Sait, student at Sandia High School. Students at Sandia High School automotive shop can’t wait to get their hands on their newest project […]
Video: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chase
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fight breaks out in downtown Albuquerque, but the cavalry comes to the rescue. That happened over the weekend when the Albuquerque Police Department’s horse-mounted unit, took a pair of troublemakers, into custody. It almost looked like a scene out of the Old West. “Hey hold my horse. Hold my horse,” an officer […]
Legislative Finance Committee reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in Ruidoso
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The damage left by wildfires in and around Ruidoso have reshaped the area for years to come. Now facing millions of dollars in repairs, the state is also trying to work toward preventing another destructive wildfire in the area. Lawmakers spent hours talking about the Salt and South Fork Fires Tuesday morning and said […]
Rio Rancho City Council to hear open space proposal for land near Southern and Unser
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) wants to officially turn some of their land into an open space for the public to enjoy. “It’s nice to have an area in the center where the residents can come and do something other than a regular park with playground equipment, […]
Sandia National Labs offering internship program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs offers a number of outreach programs designed to cultivate the next generation of scientists and engineers. Kylie Grenier is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Texas in Austin studying Geophysics. “I’ve always really liked physics and I’ve always like no, I didn’t want to do just physics, but […]
New Mexico State University updates tailgating rules
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Changes are coming to New Mexico State University’s tailgating rules this football season. Parking lots will shut down two hours after the game or at midnight, whichever comes sooner. For the non-student lots, tailgating will be allowed at 9 a.m. for games that start before 5 p.m. or 11 a.m. for evening […]
NMSU announcer Jack Nixon set to retire after 2024-25 season
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – NM State fans learned Tuesday that the upcoming athletics year will be the final year on the air for long-time radio broadcaster Jack Nixon. Colloquially known as “The Voice of the Aggies”, Nixon is entering his 45th years on the air and in the ears of Aggie fans nationwide. “I love doing […]
Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at Albuquerque McDonald’s
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing up to 20 years in prison for a deadly shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office said Deandre Vigil pled guilty to killing Victor Torres at the fast food restaurant on Indian School and 12th Street last year. A passenger in Torres’ car told […]
Suspect in Santa Fe murder waives detention hearing in federal carjacking case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man facing federal charges for carjacking and using a gun to commit a crime in connection to the shooting death of an elderly man in Santa Fe will not fight being held behind bars until trial on the charges. Zachary Babitz waived his detention hearing in federal court. According to the criminal […]
Nine Mile Picnic Grounds near Sandia Crest reopening September 6
**Editor’s note: The original photo and video in this story displayed the incorrect area. The main image has been updated. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nine Mile Picnic Grounds in the Cibola National Forest is reopening with a new look. The popular picnic area has been closed since 2017 when renovations began. Visitors can visit the site […]
State Environment Department hosting rapid hire event Friday & Saturday
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department will host a rapid hire event looking to fill over 60 positions. The positions will be based in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. The department is hoping to hire environmental scientists as well as specialists and roles in administrative, finance, and human resources. The event will take […]
City council approves lease agreement for New Mexico School for the Blind expansion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new lease agreement between Albuquerque and the State Land Office means the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will be expanding. Following a unanimous vote at Monday’s city council meeting the city approved the agreement to sub-lease a more than two acre piece of state trust land to […]
Albuquerque man pleads no contest to killing over stolen gun
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque man Angelo Barela took a plea deal Tuesday in connection to the killing of Demetrius O’Neill in 2023. Barela pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement. According to a criminal complaint, Barela told police O’Neill had broke into his car and stole his gun days before the shooting. […]
Man accused of killing innocent bystander held behind bars
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adan Munoz, accused of killing an innocent bystander, will be held behind bars through his trial. Munoz is facing charges of murder and tampering with evidence. According to court records, Munoz’ brother, Andi Parra, attacked a man with a gun at the Flying J truck stop on 98th St. near I-40 in […]
Lapis Room and Fusion collaborate for group art show
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lapis Room is a local art gallery in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Lapis Room is connected to Noisy Water Winery’s Tasting Room and gives people the opportunity to admire the art while enjoying a glass of wine. The Lapis Room is opening its latest group show “ICONIC: Apogees of At + Culture” in […]
California man facing firearms charges in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A California man is being charged with allegedly selling firearms without a license, interstate travel while selling firearms, and making unlawful transactions to promote the sale. Brian Joseph, 52, appeared in front of a federal judge and will remain in custody until his trial, which has not been scheduled. Court documents state […]
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