Columbus
KRQE News 13
Report: APD chief intentionally did not turn on body camera after crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has learned Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said he intentionally did not turn on his body camera after causing a crash that seriously injured another driver. That’s according to the department’s Internal Affairs report on the February incident at Central and Alvarado. That’s where Chief Medina, with his […]
UNM adding back-in parking spaces along Campus Blvd.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is revamping some of its parking spaces so drivers can back into them. Crews are adding more than 100 angled spaces along Campus Blvd. right next to the dorms. Work got underway on Thursday. It’s expected to continue through October 15. The university said by backing into […]
NMDOT shows off underpass in Raton designed to lower wildlife-vehicle collisions
RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is paving the way in the mission to keep people from crashing into wildlife on state highways. There’s a first-of-its-kind underpass on I-25 in Raton that the New Mexico Department of Transportation is now showing off saying it’s already proving to funnel wild animals under the freeway and cut down […]
UNM names interim athletic director
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the departure of Eddie Nuñez from the UNM athletic department late last week, university president Garnett S. Stokes has named an interim athletic director. David Williams, currently serving as assistant vice president/deputy athletic director, has been given the new role, effective immediately. “Dave Williams has demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership within […]
‘Game-changer’ – New malting facility near Estancia opens for an excited beer industry
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There’s a new, first-of-its-kind facility in New Mexico, which some beer-makers hope will make the state more self-sufficient when it comes to brewing beer. Third-generation farmer Ryan Schwebach is starting a new endeavor on his farm near Estancia: growing barley, and then malting it, which is a critical step in processing the […]
BernCo DA pushes for stricter juvenile state code aimed at teens with guns
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney is trying to tackle the growing problem of kids with guns. The DA’s Office said one of the biggest challenges they’re encountering is an outdated state code that lacks proper consequences. District Attorney Sam Bregman said the New Mexico Children’s Code was adopted more than three decades […]
Driver arrested for deadly crash in northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A driver is in custody for a deadly drunk driving crash in Albuquerque Tuesday evening. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said 20-year-old Miguel Chavez was speeding as he got off Paseo Del Norte at Second Street, crossed the road, and crashed into a metal pole and a curb. That caused his car to […]
Santa Fe police release report comparing crime stats to last year
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe is seeing more robberies, thefts, and assaults so far this year compared to last year. Newly released stats from the Santa Fe Police Department show assaults had the biggest increase with more than 1,050 offenses compared to a little more than 900 by July of last year. However, the […]
Albuquerque makes WalletHub’s best/worst housing market list
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you’re in the market for a new home, you already know it’s a daunting task. The state in which you are looking might have a lot to do with how the search will go. WalletHub recently ranked 300 U.S. cities on their housing markets and also looked at their affordability and […]
Reward increased for information in off-duty Albuquerque police officer’s death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are still looking for any information about a hit and run that killed an off-duty Albuquerque Police Department officer. Investigators believe someone in a Volkswagen ran into Officer Bianca Quintana near Coors and Chapulin last week. The make and model of that car is not known. The reward for information leading […]
New Mexico Tourism Department gives out $1M for community cleanup initiatives
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tourism Department is giving out $1 million to help clean up communities in the state. Sixty-seven groups and agencies are participating in the Clean and Beautiful grant program this year which is a new record for the department. The grant money is going toward youth empowerment and waste reduction. Albuquerque […]
Report: Sandia Science & Technology Park has paid $7.7B in wages since 1988
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study found that the Sandia Science and Technology Park in southeast Albuquerque has had a major economic impact on the state. The report, by the Mid-Region Council of Governments, found that the businesses operating out of the park have paid $7.7 billion in wages across the surrounding five counties since […]
AFR responds to housefire in northwest Albuquerque on Tuesday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After an hour of work, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was able to put out a house fire in northwest Albuquerque. Crews responded to the home a little before 1 p.m. on Tuesday near Taylor Ranch and Golf Course. Crews said the fire was in the laundry wall that went into the attic and […]
Restitution hearing set for New Mexico man convicted of wire fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A restitution hearing has been scheduled in the case of former Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. owner Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner. Jensen-Tanner was sentenced to 46 months in prison for wire fraud in July 2024. The restitution hearing will be September 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the U.S. Courthouse at 100 N. Church […]
Quinn Ewers, deputy of Fansville? Longhorns QB featured in Dr Pepper ad campaign
It's the seventh season of the brand's campaign that takes a satirical and clever swipe at the landscape of college football that's undergoing constant change, highlighted by the first episode titled "Into the Great Unknown" released Monday. Ewers briefly appears in it, very matter-of-factly proclaiming that he's "a new character" and then he's introduced as "Deputy" on the screen. He's wearing a uniform that has the sheriff's deputy look with a big No. 3 on the front of it. He's also wearing a wristband with what is presumably a playsheet on it like quarterbacks have done for years.
Statewide Education Network receiving FCC funding
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A state program that is connecting schools across New Mexico is receiving federal funding. The Statewide Education Network is a broadband system that allows access across all connected schools. The program gives schools access to improved internet service and cyber security while liking the participating schools together. This allows students to share […]
Bernalillo County completes contract negotiations with incoming County Manager
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is now closer to welcoming new County Manager, Cindy Chavez. The county says they have completed negotiations with Chavez. Chavez will replace Julie Morgas Baca, who is retired from after more than 16 years with the county. Chavez is a native New Mexican who is serving on the Santa Clara […]
KRQE News 13
36K+
Posts
370M+
Views
Albuquerque and New Mexico Local News and Weather
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.