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New Mexico fire departments sending crews to battle wildfires in Oregon
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several fire departments in New Mexico are sending crews to Oregon to fight fires in the state. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they are sending a Type 6 brush truck which is used to help fight fires off roads along with three crew members. They’ll be joined by firefighters from Sandoval County, Santa […]
New Mexico man pleads guilty to federal art theft charge
Brian Anthony D’Ambrosio pleaded guilty in federal court on July 9 to theft of major artwork. The New Mexico man, 49, is accused of stealing 100-year-old items, including letters by the wife of Western artist Charlie M. Russell from the Montana Historical Society and selling them for profit on eBay, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Grocery stores in New Mexico sold in Kroger, Albertsons merger
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In October 2022, grocery store companies Kroger and Albertsons announced the two would merge. However, that $24.7 billion merger proposal hit a hurdle in February, when the Federal Trade Commission sued to block it. Several states, including New Mexico have joined the lawsuit. Kroger and Albertsons...
District contests prepare NM youth for statewide competition
As the New Mexico Statewide 4-H Conference wraps up this week on the campus of New Mexico State University, the youth participants first had a chance to test their skills at district conferences across the state, including the Northeast and Northwest District Contest in Clayton, New Mexico. Excitement buzzed in...
Man charged with arson in motel fire that displaced 15
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man has been arrested for alleged negligent arson after a motel fire displaced 15 residents in Alamogordo last month, according to a news release issued by Alamogordo Fire and Police Departments on Friday, July 12. Michael Scrivner, 45, was doing plumbing repairs at the Budget Inn, located at […]
“Clerical error” leads to erroneous release of MDC inmate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is investigating after Anthony James Jaramillo was accidently released from custody. Officials say a clerical error led to the erroneous release. Jaramillo was released on Wednesday, July 3 and MDC staff was notified of the error on Wednesday, July 10. Jaramillo was in MDC facing a […]
Amtek Builders creates customizable garages and workshops from the ground up
Amtek Builders is a local construction company that is committed to getting the job done right. Serving the community for over 30 years now, Amtek specializes in custom garage and workshop builds from the ground up. From single-car garages to custom-designed workshops, Amtek Builders can do it all. Because the...
Free Block Party for Area Youth Offers Full Day of Fun
Bernalillo County youth are invited to a free block party on Sunday, July 14 at Wilson Pool and Park in Albuquerque. This Summer of Nonviolence event will be jam-packed with fun for everyone. The party will feature free swimming, music, food, a skate jam with cash prizes, breakdancing contests and more!
Drive to oust Tijuana mayor from Morena Party gains steam
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Earlier this year, Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero announced plans to seek reelection, but her political party, Morena, chose someone else instead. Story continues below. Business: Albertsons, Kroger set to sell nine New Mexico stores. Larry Barker Investigation: Broken fire hydrants plague communities across New...
Upgraded Air Tanker Base Ramps up Wildland Firefighting Efforts
NEW MEXICO—Kirtland Air Force Base, with over 100 mission partners, forms a vital defense hub in Albuquerque. From disaster relief to fighting insurgencies, continued collaboration ensures success that impacts New Mexico and beyond. This includes hosting the USDA Forest Service’s Albuquerque Air Tanker Base, a partnership that dates to 1977.
KRQE Newsfeed: Baldwin trial, Mother sentenced, Hotter and drier, Ruidoso flooding, Smokey bear challenge
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Trial against Alec Baldwin continues – Between witness testimonies yesterday Judge Mary Marlow Sommer granted a request from the prosecution allowing new evidence to be used in the trial. That evidence includes a phone call Baldwin made to loved ones on the day of the shooting. Baldwin is […]
Farmington businesswoman enters federal plea agreement
A Farmington business woman accused of failing to pay more than $2.1 million in oil and gas royalties entered a plea agreement Thursday in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque. Teresa McCown, 55, admitted that as the owner of M&M Production & Operation, Inc. and Shoreline Oil & Gas Co., she violated federal royalty and management and enforcement and committed wire fraud.
Farmington Police to support security efforts at Republican National Convention
The Farmington Police Department is participating in the 2024 Republican National Convention July 15-18 in Milwaukee, joining forces with police departments from across the country. Milwaukee Police Department requested for departments nationwide to participate. They have worked with Farmington Police Department over the past year and are deploying one sergeant...
New Rio Rancho Sprouts to open in Sept., hiring events set for next month
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, announced in August that a new store would be opening in Rio Rancho in 2024 to expand local access to fresh and healthy foods. Now, Sprouts has an opening date set for its new store in the City of...
Netflix’s Albuquerque Studio Complex Gets Sustainable Upgrades
Exciting news for film and TV lovers! Netflix, the streaming giant we all know and love, is making big moves in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They’re pimping up their studio there, making it bigger, better, and way more eco-friendly!. A Sprawling New Complex Just for Netflix. The new Netflix Studios...
La Familia Growers Market Offers Fun for the Family Every Friday
Bernalillo County – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. are a great time to gather at La Familia Growers Market at its new temporary location, the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW. The community-based farmer’s market, sponsored by South Valley...
The Adobe Theater presents: “The Bridges of Madison County”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Adobe Theater is getting ready for its upcoming production of the 1992 best-selling novel “The Bridges of Madison County.” ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ tells the story of an Iowa housewife and her lifechanging, four-day romance with a traveling photographer. The audience will enjoy an award-winning musical score and a touching […]
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