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Bernalillo County SWAT arrest made for 2020 shooting at state police
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 2020 suspect involved in a state police shooting was arrested and taken into custody. Rochelle Lopez, 32, of Albuquerque, was arrested by Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT. Second Judicial District special agents assisted in the arrest on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Follow us on social: Facebook...
Lobo Men's & Women's XC Voted Preseason MW Favorites
New Mexico Men’s and Women’s Cross Country were both voted No. 1 in the Mountain West Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the league announced Wednesday – the first time since 2015 that both Lobo squads enter the season as the preseason favorites in the conference. Heading into Darren...
Soccer Recap: Volcano Vista Has No Trouble Against Rio Grande
Volcano Vista kept a clean sheet against Rio Grande on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Rio Grande Ravens with a sharp 14-0 win. It was an even better day for Nicole Telles as she scored three goals for her team. The victory made it two in a row...
Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery has events throughout September
Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery is a committee of organizations with a mission to focus on acceptance, welcoming and embracing all paths to recovery. During the month of September, they are putting on some events to celebrate people in recovery and provide resources to those that need them. Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery Art Show – September 6 from […]
Albuquerque homicide rate increases after violent week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque saw a spike in homicides this past week after the police department said homicides were down nearly 20% two months ago. On Aug. 22, Annette Baca's life changed forever when she received the news about the death of her son, Adam Morres. "My head isn't...
Des Moines Board of Education Special Session on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87009421667?pwd=yzPQWyb4JFa2KSyT86fqK. The Des Moines Board of Education will meet in a Special Session. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. A copy of the agenda will be available with this posting. Superintendent at. 500 Des Moines Avenue,. Des Moines NM 88418. POSTED: SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARD, U.S. POST OFFICES AT.
Iconic building in downtown Albuquerque up for sale
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been an anchor of east downtown Albuquerque. Getting attention from celebrity chefs like Guy Fierri and a lot of love from the neighborhood. But now after nearly two decades, “The Range Cafe’s” owners say it’s time to sell their marquee building. It’s the end of an era downtown for Vince DiGreggory […]
99-year-old Albuquerque man throws first pitch at Isotopes game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who has lived nearly a century says he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The World War II veteran just celebrated his 99th birthday and on Tuesday threw the first pitch at the Isotopes game. Ted Rush was born in Chicago during the Great Depression in 1925. Rush said he […]
Bernalillo County launches Mobile Rec Unit to offer kids safe recreational activities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County has rolled out a community center on wheels that provides kids who may not have access to services with fun activities. The Mobile Rec Unit travels across the city, especially in southeast Albuquerque, and provides kids with games to play. It’s for those who may not have access to a […]
Bernalillo County Commission approves contract for new county manager
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Commission approved a contract for the new county manager. Cindy Chavez will officially begin serving as county manager on November 13 succeeding former manager Julie Morgas Bacas who retired at the end of June. Chavez comes from the San Jose, California area where she served on the Santa Clara […]
City of Albuquerque resumes food inspections
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is now resuming food inspections after the city temporarily suspended them for three days. A city official said the pause was to make sure inspectors were equipped to enforce the city’s new food safety ordinance that went into effect at the beginning of the month. Effective immediately, the city […]
Bernalillo County Commission Appoints Additional Members to Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Bernalillo County, NM – The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners approved four additional members this evening to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) which was established on June 25, 2024. Newly appointed members include Rodney McNease, senior executive at UNM Hospital, as the hospital/health representative; Walter Adams, deputy...
‘A new normal’ Ruidoso rebuilds, hopes for tourists on Labor Day Weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas — Clean-up in Ruidoso is in full swing ahead of the Labor Day holiday, which is usually their biggest weekend of the year. The village is hoping for many visitors to return, so they can start returning back to normal after they endured devastating wildfires and floods this summer.
NMSU’s Schultz garners Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week
DALLAS, Texas - 2023 All-Conference USA Second Team member Brooke Schultz won her first Conference-USA Weekly Award of her career CUSA announced on Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. MT. Schultz recorded two goals and one assist on the week. Schultz had a stellar week as she scored two goals in...
Rio Rancho looking to straighten out civil and criminal penalties within city limits
**Editor’s note: This story previously said the topic would be discussed at a September work session. The story has been changed as the follow-up discussion date has not been determined. RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – You may be surprised by what could land you in jail in the city of Rio Rancho. Right now, everything from […]
Invasive Fish With Large Humanlike Teeth Pulled From Texas Lake
A toothsome fish with no business being in Texas was caught in a lake outside of Amarillo this week. A pacu, a freshwater fish native to South America, was caught August 25 at the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, according to the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum (LMAWM). Unlike their infamous cousin the piranha, pacu are vegetarians and have teeth that look eerily similar to human teeth.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
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