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Armed robber strikes RR bank; FBI seeks help
The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are asking the public for assistance in identifying the "Bandit in Black" after he robbed the New Mexico Bank & Trust, 4001 Southern Blvd., Friday afternoon. At about 4:25 p.m., the suspect entered the bank waving a black handgun and demanding money to...
Pet of the Week: Meet Loki!
Loki was actually adopted from the McKinley County Humane Society two years ago, but his owner recently surrendered him back to the shelter. The shelter staff said he has no behavioral problems at all. He is a very sweet and smart dog. He loves going on walks and is great on a leash as well. When not going for a walk, he enjoys lounging around.
Albuquerque made itself drought-proof. Then its dam started leaking.
Mark Garcia can see that there’s no shortage of water in the Rio Grande this year. The river flows past his farm in central New Mexico, about 50 miles south of Albuquerque. The rush of springtime water is a welcome change after years of drought, but he knows the good times won’t last.
Scenes Of White Rock July 4th Children’s Parade & Carnival
Members of Trail Life and American Heritage Girls Troop 1412 presented the colors at the Children’s Parade and Carnival and celebration hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints July 4 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. Following the flag ceremony there was a kid’s bike...
Bogaerts makes debut with Chihuahuas in 6-2 loss to Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 6-2 Thursday in the third game of a six-game series. The Isotopes have won two of the first three games of the series. El Paso’s runs came on an RBI single by José Azocar in the first inning and a solo home run by Graham Pauley in […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Eastern and Northeastern New Mexico
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for eastern and northeastern New Mexico until 12 a.m. CDT. Thunderstorms in the region are expected to bring large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and severe winds possibly reaching 70 mph. According to the NOAA National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center,...
Driver hits gunman with pickup after gunman shot his pickup twice, police say
CLOVIS, New Mexico (KVII) — Police in Clovis, New Mexico are investigating a shooting and a pedestrian versus vehicle that appear to be connected. Late Thursday night, police responded to the 800 block of Wallace Street. According to the Eastern New Mexico News, police found a man in the...
Ruidoso GoFundMe central hub page has already raised about $400,000 in relief
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s been an outpouring of support for families who’ve lost their homes and everything they owned in the fire that devastated the Ruidoso community. Like many families impacted by the South Fork fire, Ruidoso Police Officer, Ryan Munoz lost his new home. He was out of town when the fire destroyed his […]
Case of mistaken identity ends with Albuquerque man’s arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police tried pulling over a man riding a bike they thought was wanted, but it was the wrong man. That man did however get in trouble for how he reacted. An officer saw Xavier Benitez near Central and Atrisco in January and asked him...
VIDEO: Officers stop woman driving the wrong way on Interstate 40
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police officers jumped into action after they saw a car driving the wrong way on Interstate 40. The officers’ cameras were rolling and captured the moments they caught up with the suspected drunk driver, Jaclyn Archibeque, on April 12. The officers pinned Archibeque’s car in from both sides to stop […]
Man dies in Hobbs after a 4th of July firework incident
HOBBS, N.M. — One person has died after a firework incident on 4th of July in Hobbs, New Mexico, according to a press release from the Hobbs Fire Department. According to the release, Hobbs FD received an emergency call in regards to a traumatic injury in the 1300 block of West Sanger St.
APD bomb squad find grenades at Saver's in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As shoppers go out to enjoy their Friday, many in Northwest Albuquerque did not expect to see an Albuquerque police presence with its bomb squad. "Yeah, I think that's actually pretty insane, especially since I live right up the road," Rudy Grano said. He's a resident...
Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque says goodbye with July 4th celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After decades in operation, an Albuquerque barbeque restaurant is saying goodbye. Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque House officially closed its doors on Thursday with a Fourth of July send-off. “This has been an enriching experience for me…we kind of owed this to the rest of our family, the community family. We kind owe and mom would […]
Area couple arrested for alleged ‘chronic shoplifting’
A couple accused of attempting to steal three minibikes from Tractor Supply Co. has new charges in a string of shoplifting incidents at the Farmington Home Depot. Frank Jones, 49, of Aztec, was charged with two counts of third-degree felony shoplifting, larceny, and Amanda Waller, 43, of Aztec, was charged with one count of third-degree felony shoplifting, larceny.
FBI asking for information in Rio Rancho bank robbery
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are asking for information on a bank robbery on Friday. They said a man entered the New Mexico Bank & Trust on Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho with a gun and demanded money. The man is described as being about 6 feet tall with […]
Daily Postcard: Bright Red Asiatic Lily Blooms In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A beautiful Asiatic lily after a rainstorm Sunday morning at a residence in White Rock. Asiatic lily bulbs are both the earliest bloomers and easiest to care for of the lily family. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs.
It’s a Party! For a Special Community!
On Saturday, July 6, the Abiquiú Inn is hosting a Summer Lovin’ Pawty and Adoption Event. In conjunction with Española Humane, adoptable and adorable cats and dogs will happily frolic around the premises of the Inn, waiting for the purrfect human to take them home and love them forever.
NMSU meat judging team returns
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) is bringing back its famous meat judging team. NMSU students with the chops see if they have what it takes to be a cut above the rest. According to the university, training for the collegiate competition has been a primary focus for the meat judging team […]
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