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Albuquerque woman killed in crash in the Texas Panhandle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of people from Albuquerque was involved in a crash in the Texas panhandle killing one of them. According to Texas Highway Patrol, the group of four was on I-40 west of Amarillo toward New Mexico when the car veered off the road. They said the car rolled, ejecting 47-year-old Fabiola Ahumada-Castillo […]
Massive Joshua Tree in Rio Rancho destroyed in Saturday’s storm
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho neighborhood is mourning the loss of a massive Joshua Tree after Saturday’s storm destroyed it. “We moved into this house in the 1990s and we just referred to it as the big cactus,” said homeowner Rusty Dils. “The house was built around 70 and we’re the second owner, […]
Albuquerque rolls out electric vans for its on-demand ‘microtransit’ program
The City of Albuquerque started piloting a “microtransit” program earlier this year, where rides can be requested in a couple dense areas that lack sufficient bus routes. The city rolled out new electric vans for the ABQ Ride Connect program Tuesday. The city spent $537,000 in Federal Transit...
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless ups roving outreach
The city’s unhoused population — particularly near Downtown — often get health care and other services at the main campus of Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH). But in recent years, the nonprofit’s street outreach has expanded and reached scores more. Of 1,212 people experiencing...
What a look at Albuquerque tells us about Supreme Court's ruling on public camping bans
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled in favor of an Oregon town and its ordinance prohibiting people experiencing homelessness from camping in public spaces. Known as the Grants Pass case, after the Oregon community, the majority said enforcing the bans did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. In response...
Man serving time for murder sentenced for another killing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Xavier Marquez, already serving a 17 year sentence for killing a man and wounding his service dog, was sentenced Tuesday for killing another man. Marquez pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges in connection to the shooting death of Daniel Bustos outside the Travel Lodge at Coors and Ilif […]
Visit Albuquerque features July events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –June has arrived and Sarah East from Visit Albuquerque has a list of things happening around the city throughout the month. Freedom 4th New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Lavender in the Village Festival Route 66 Summerfest
SRMC ranks in top 5 in national acute care hospitals honor roll
Sandoval Regional Medical Center, one of the larger health care locations in Rio Rancho, was ranked fifth on a national Lown Institute list June 25. The list is a sort of “Honor Roll” that showcases 154 out of 2,784 hospitals with highest scores across measures of equity, value and outcomes. SRMC made top 10 in the Acute Care hospital category.
New Mexico looking for input on Paseo del Volcan road project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) wants input from residents living near Paseo del Volcan. An online community survey is helping shape the ongoing project. The big picture is that the state is working to eventually connect Paseo del Volcan to I-40 as a way to bypass Albuquerque traffic. The state has […]
Watch a movie under the wings at the Nuclear History Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The next “Movies Under the Wings” event is coming on August 10 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. Guests will get the chance to watch “Raiders of the Lost Ark” among historic aircraft at the museum’s Heritage Park. People are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the […]
Police arrest man after struggle for gun aimed at them
James Colbert, 39, of Albuquerque, was arrested June 27 for two counts of aggravated assault and negligent use of a deadly weapon near the intersection of Nicklaus Drive and Slice Court. While police were investigating an intoxicated driver, the passenger, identified as Colbert, was cited for seat belt violation and...
Jake Holland Named Second Team Academic All-American
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico’s Jake Holland picked up another impressive academic honor this morning when he was named a Second Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. Holland, already an Academic All-District selection earlier last month, is the second Lobo in as many years to be named...
Netflix $2B expansion in New Mexico will get hundreds of millions in tax breaks
Netflix will spend $2 billion to expand its Albuquerque Studios, solidifying its commitment to working in New Mexico. The expansion effort includes four new soundstages, three mills, one production office, two stage support buildings and will receive hundreds of millions in tax breaks. “We’re proud to see Netflix deepen its...
KRQE Newsfeed: Fire containment, New laws, More storms, Celebrating safely, Miss New Mexico
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Increased containment in Ruidoso fires – Weekend moisture helped crews fight the wildfires in Ruidoso. As of Monday both the South Fork and Salt fires are 84% contained. Combined, the two fires have burned more than 25,000 acres. Crews are nearly done with structure assessment and are focusing […]
Man arrested after driving stolen pickup ‘recklessly’
An Albuquerque man with a bullet hole in his foot reportedly led law enforcement on a vehicle chase from U.S. Highway 64 west through Farmington, not stopping until striking a police car, authorities said. Tory Phillips, 37, was charged with second-degree felony motor vehicle theft, third-degree felony battery on a...
Albuquerque woman crowned as Miss New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque woman Mackenzie Sydow is the newly crowned Miss New Mexico. In 2019 Sydow became the full time caregiver of her brother Michael, who has autism, after both of their parents passed away unexpectedly. Monday, Sydow was crowned as Miss new Mexico and will go on to represent the state in the Miss […]
What’s open and closed on July 4 in the Albuquerque metro area?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With July 4 coming up on Thursday, many local government offices and services will be closed in New Mexico. KRQE News 13 has compiled the following list of what will be open and closed in the Albuquerque metro area. Albuquerque. Closures:. ABQ RIDE & Sun...
'Rescue, rescue, rescue': Woman fosters 48 dogs in 9 months
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Animal welfare groups say irresponsible dog breeders contribute to overcrowding in animal shelters. For years, shelters have been dealing with more animals than they can handle. When Albuquerque's animal welfare shelter gets too crowded, Kourtney O'Hair is the first person they call. In the past nine...
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