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Fire destroys home in San Juan County
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A family in San Juan County is without a home Friday night after a fire broke out earlier in the day. Photos showed the blaze with smoke billowing in the air. The fire left the home in ruin. The fire department warned people to avoid the area and were able […]
Veterans Integration Center opens new transitional housing for homeless veterans
“You can’t help but be captured about what this is going to do, what this is going to mean for the community, and the number of veterans that are going to be served and helped, after they have signed on the line for our country, to defend our country. I think this is the least that we could do for them.”
Experience high-speed fun for the whole family at Vado Speedway Park
VADO, NM- Vado Speedway Park is gearing up for another thrilling season, where speed racing excitement meets family fun. Founded by Royal Jones, who has been passionate about speed racing for over 40 years, the park was created to share the joy of the sport with everyone. The cars at...
Bernalillo County: 65-year-old woman dies after testing positive for West Nile virus
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 65-year-old woman died in Bernalillo County after testing positive for West Nile virus, according to the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department and Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services Department. Three cases of human West Nile virus have been reported in the county...
Uptown businesses face challenges of crime and homelessness
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Small business owners across Albuquerque are frustrated after facing challenges of crime and the impacts of homelessness. Adam Krafft, the owner of Uptown Bar and Grill and Aliens Brewpub, said it's not impacting his customers, but the aftermath is still a burden. "I'm trying to support...
NMSU Volleyball Exhibition With Western NM Set for Sunday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- After 280 days, the offseason is officially over. Following last weekend’s Crimson & White scrimmage, Mike Jordan’s 27th year at the helm of NM State Volleyball commences with a Sunday exhibition against the Western New Mexico Mustangs. The in-state matchup will be the Aggies’ lone exhibition this season, and their final tuneup before heading to Atlanta for the regular-season opener at the Georgia Tech Invitational.
Flights being added to ABQ Sunport for 2024 Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport is adding some flights from other airports across the country for Balloon Fiesta. Delta Airlines will be adding flights from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York during the two weekends of Balloon Fiesta. According to the Sunport’s website, flights between the Sunport and JFK will take place on […]
High school football Saturday highlights – Week 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening week of high school football came to a close with Saturday’s slate of games. Here’s a look at some of the scores and highlights. Eldorado made the trip down to Las Cruces to play Organ Mountain at the Field of Dreams. The difference in the game came down to a […]
UNM fizzles out in season opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first half was full of exciting plays and hope for the Lobo football team. The second half was not. After opening the game on a 17-0 run, UNM’s lead slowly shrank in the fourth quarter. The Lobos conceded 21 unanswered points, including a game winning touchdown with 10 second remaining. UNM […]
Watch: FCS Montana State scores 21 unanswered points to beat FBS New Mexico
The New Mexico Lobos thought they were turning the corner from last year's dismal 4-8 record with new head coach Bronco Mendenhall at the helm. It might not be that easy, though.New Mexico was up 31-14 at the start of the fourth quarter against FCS Montana State in Saturday's Week 0 matchup when the worst-case scenario unfolded.Montana State scored three straight touchdowns without New Mexico having any answer for their offensive explosion.It didn't help that the winds in Albuquerque picked up considerably as the fourth quarter got underway, blowing a New Mexico field-goal attempt wide with nine minutes remaining that...
Starbucks’ plot for first drive-through cafe sparks intense backlash forcing chain to hire security to protect site
STARBUCKS has been forced to bring in extra security to guard a construction site after two arson attacks at the same location. The coffee giant wants to build its first drive-through cafe in Taos, New Mexico, but residents have boycotted the development, leading to what’s been dubbed “Charbucks.” To protect the area from another attack, […]
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