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The stretch of relatively quiet and warm weather will continue across most of New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers and areas of evaporating rain will be possible in the mountains and western New Mexico, but most of the state will stay dry. Quiet and mild weather continued Monday across much of New Mexico.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opinions are mixed over a series of Albuquerque City Council proposals that change how people appeal development projects. Councilor Dan Lewis introduced four bills dubbed "The Better Neighborhoods Package." The first bill would increase the appeal filing fee to $300 for denied development…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit that gives children with intellectual disabilities a loving and safe home is raising money for new vehicles to transport the kids. Casa Angelica is a nonprofit intermediate care facility that provides 24-hour care for children and young adults with significant developmental…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There won't be much cutting weight around Thanksgiving for Abraham “The Hammer” Perez — at least not after he steps on the scale. Perez is set to return to the ring in Albuquerque to defend his WBA interim flyweight title, putting his undefeated record on the line at Kiva Auditorium on
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM football picked up a pair of Mountain West weekly honors Monday. Quarterback Toa Fa'avae was named Mountain West Freshman of the Week while UNM safety Austin Brawley was named Special Teams Player of the Week. Fa'avae threw for a career- high 249 yards and three touchdowns to help the…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four people are dead after a wrong-way crash near Gallup. New Mexico State Police said that Sunday evening, officers responded to a crash on I-40 after a vehicle going westbound crossed the median into oncoming eastbound traffic, hitting two other cars before catching on fire. Police said three…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 50 globitos took to the skies over Los Ranchos again this year as part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, bringing thousands of people to Fourth Street for an evening of balloons, shopping, and local businesses. The second annual Globito Glow in the Village is…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was in the metro on Monday for a groundbreaking of a new housing project along Route 66. Governor Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, and others held a groundbreaking ceremony for La Curva, a workforce housing development on Central Avenue near Old…
ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – The Deputy Fire Chief of Torrance County is getting ready to spend the next year on probation. Back in March, Estancia police were called to the house of Hanna and Randy Sanchez, both with the county fire department, after claims that a man was yelling at their kids and waving around
The stretch of relatively quiet and warm weather will continue across most of New Mexico this week. A few spotty showers and areas of evaporating rain will be possible in the mountains and western New Mexico, but most of the state will stay dry. Quiet and mild weather continues Monday across much of New Mexico.
Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calling it low-hanging fruit to give people the tax relief they need immediately, Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull is launching a proposal to phase out New Mexico's personal income tax over a four-year period. "I'm here to say that the people who earn the money deserve to keep more of…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mother was in court for the first time on Monday, after police said her teenage son accidentally shot his friend with her gun. Now charged under Bennie's Law, 41-year-old Leigh Cleveland told police she hosted several of her son's friends at her northeast Albuquerque home…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A University of New Mexico scientist is making connections between climate change and mass extinctions across millions of years of history. Paleobiologist Cori Myers was part of an international study on how the Earth transitioned between five major climate states, and how those align with…
Skiers and snowboarders across New Mexico are in for a treat this season. You'll be able to get lift tickets for nine dollars at four ski resorts in the state, including Pajarito Mountain, Purgatory, Sipapu, and Sandia Peak Ski Area. These resorts are owned by Mountain Capital Partners, which is offering the same deal…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the next six months, residents of Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Luna, Sierra, and Socorro Counties may notice a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This is part of a project by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources to map groundwater aquifers and subsurface geology…
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men have been charged with aggravated battery in a stabbing that left another Roswell man with serious injuries. The 43-year-old victim was hospitalized and is currently recovering from his injuries, Roswell Police said. The stabbing took place on Sept. 22 in the 70 block of G Street…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, fair officials announced on Monday. Preliminary numbers show this year’s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year with over 500,000 attendees. “2026 was a banner year for the New Mexico State Fair…
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia and the city's Arts & Culture Department have announced the Mayor’s Mural Initiative, a new effort to expand opportunities for artists, support mural-making and invite residents to help shape the stories represented in Santa Fe’s public spaces. “Art has a way of…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM has expanded its wildfire safety tools by installing 66 weather stations across New Mexico. PNM said the stations provide near real‑time weather data every five minutes, giving a clearer and more accurate picture of conditions that can increase wildfire danger. The stations measure temperature…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Day Three of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a couple of balloons needed assistance from Albuquerque Fire Rescue after rough landings. One balloon got caught on the scoreboard at Albuquerque High School Monday morning. AFR said crews utilized some creative…
Some foggy conditions were present this morning across some eastern communities and areas in the northern mountains, but lifted quickly after sunrise. Temperatures remained seasonable for most as winds were calm to slightly breezy this morning. We are seeing warmer and calmer conditions present as we head into the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta Day 3 was all smiles on Monday morning. It was New Mexico Day, and everyone showed their state pride with cheers and support for the local balloons scattered across the field. The sea of balloons enchanted the clear blue sky as the sun shined.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three children are still in the hospital Monday after an ATV crash in south Santa Fe over the weekend. The crash happened on Tierra Hermosa Ct. near Los Pinos Rd. when two ATVs carrying the children collided head-on on Sunday. "It's not something that happens often, but we have had
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Cochiti Lake and Tetilla Peak recreation areas at the lake are closed to public access on Monday until further notice. The closure is due to police and fire department activity in response to a possible drowning. The Cochiti swim beach and day use area, Cochiti boat ramp and day use
Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] ABQ woman charged under Bennie’s Law after teen son accidentally shot friend - Police charged a woman under Bennie’s Law after her 14-year-old son accidentally shot his friend in the shoulder last August. Several boys were inside the bathroom when one of them was holding a…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It takes quite a few people to put together the biggest balloon festival on the globe. And for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, some of those people have been extremely loyal to the cause - including one essential volunteer official, who's been giving her time to the event for…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The first episode of season two of The Influencers welcomes the literary content creator Cody Vest to discuss his life filming viral book-focused videos. Host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan sits down with Vest to discuss how posting his stories about being a teacher evolved into reviewing books online for…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Hardly if any precipitation is present in southeastern to northern areas with mostly clear skies, mostly dry air, and mostly calm conditions, including around the Metro for Balloon Fiesta. Some humid surface conditions have remained in southern, far eastern, & northern areas as most are starting…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday is day three of the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The green flag is up and balloons are taking flight. Monday, October 5 – New Mexico Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico United is headed back to the postseason. United clinched a playoff berth Saturday night at The Lab, knocking off Phoenix Rising 2-1 in a late-season battle that came down to the final minutes. United wasted little time making its presence felt. Just five minutes into the match…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Talk about a way to open conference play. The New Mexico Lobos put on a show Saturday, cruising past UTEP 61-7 in a dominant performance that saw UNM fire on all cylinders. The 54-point margin marked the Lobos' largest win in a Mountain West game since 2008, when UNM defeated San
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mathew “Diamond Boy” Griego continues to shine. Griego delivered another dominant performance at Primetime Promotions on Saturday night, dropping Wilner Soto in the second round to remain undefeated at 16-0. But the biggest news came after the fight. Griego announced that he has signed a…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – President Donald Trump is continuing to double down on changing New Mexico to "New America." In a video released Saturday, the President is endorsing a Republican New Mexico congressional candidate. Trump called it a "beautiful change," though he added that the choice would ultimately be up to…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Saturday afternoon featured a battle of two undefeated teams as Cleveland and Sandia squared off in a highly anticipated high school football matchup. Cleveland wasted little time making its presence felt. Following the opening kickoff, the Storm struck on the very first play from scrimmage…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint, saying two Republican social media posts used images created with artificial intelligence. Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer and the Senate Republicans shared an image on Facebook last month showing House Speaker Javier Martinez wearing a…
It was another beautiful day across New Mexico with another Mass Ascension this morning for Balloon Fiesta. Westerly winds picked up slightly this afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Winds died down around sunset. Quiet weather will continue into the week. Light winds are expected most mornings, which should…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta went off without a hitch. With successful liftoffs the first two days, that's something Balloon Fiesta hasn't seen over the last two years, but this year the green flag was waved both days. "I used to live here when I was a
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a tragic fire closed down a popular restaurant in the metro, local businesses are banding together to lend a helping hand. It was a heartbreaking sight as the fire left the popular Tomasita's restaurant off I-25 in Albuquerque charred and closed for business just days before the city's…
It has been another beautiful day across New Mexico with another Mass Ascension this morning for Balloon Fiesta. Westerly winds have picked up slightly this afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Winds should die down around sunset. Quiet weather will continue into the week. Light winds are expected most mornings…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Our furry friends need a little blessing every now and then, too. Saturday was the 3rd Annual Pet Blessing and Adoption Event hosted by "Hope in the Desert" Church. Guests gathered at Hope Plaza in Albuquerque with their cats, dogs and even horses to be blessed by the clergy. Others came to
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 200 of the nation's top artists were in Albuquerque this weekend for the 36th Annual Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival. Artists from all over the country were at the Sandia Resort and Casino selling contemporary and classical fine arts, jewelry and more. And while guests browsed the art…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With more than four decades of flying, local balloon pilot Ray Bair is reflecting on his last Balloon Fiesta this year. Since the late 1970s, Bair has taken to the skies with his wife Carol, all starting at Balloon Fiesta Park. "I actually did my first solo at Fiesta," Bair said.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple emergency personnel were called Sunday morning to rescue two people in a hot air balloon that crashed and struck another power line. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said at about 8:45 a.m., they were called to Barstow Street and Glendale Avenue Northeast for an incident…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple emergency personnel were called Sunday morning to rescue two people in a hot air balloon that crashed and struck another power line. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said at about 8:45 a.m., they were called to Barstow Street and Glendale Avenue Northeast for an incident…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Host Jessica Barron sits down with the candidates for New Mexico governor, Gregg Hull (R) and Deb Haaland (D). This week’s conversations focus on the state’s troubled Children, Youth, & Families Department. Following years of dysfunction and child deaths under CYFD supervision, Political Pulse asks…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Day 2 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the balloons hit the skies as sunrise illuminated them and provided the perfect background to the second mass ascension of the year.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a longtime tradition for thousands of visitors, spanning decades. However, up until 1991…
Good morning! Happy second day of Balloon Fiesta! A green flag was issued at Balloon Fiesta Park to signal the go ahead for another Mass Ascension. Winds toward the surface were changing between the east and north early this morning while fluctuating between 3-6 mph. Late this morning winds are expected to pick up…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A long-time Albuquerque staple along Route 66 is getting ready to close its doors. Kap's Coffee Shop and Diner have served breakfast and lunch to generations of locals but soon that run will come to an end. For nearly 60 years, it's been the place where locals can get a hearty New
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1989, and the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Festival is holding a competition with its balloon pilots to grab and win a…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunday, October 4, is day two of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It is a green flag day but winds are expected to pick up around 9 a.m. so balloons will be landing by 10 a.m. There will be a small box effect. Sunday is the Memorial Flight. For the nine-day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicking off Saturday, there are a ton of local restaurants for visitors or locals to try while they are in town. One local restaurant in particular made Yelp's "Top 100 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple agencies were called to a report of a hot air balloon that had landed near power lines with the balloon wrapping itself around the lines Saturday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said two people were inside the balloon basket when they arrived. The basket was on the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is dead Saturday after New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque. Police said the incident happened near Cochiti Road Southeast and California Street Southeast during a struggle following a chase. Police said the encounter began just…
SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced Saturday that Highway 60 just outside of Socorro has reopened to passenger vehicles and approved weighted trucks following ongoing repair work on the bridge. Heavy rain on Wednesday closed the highway due to structural damage to the…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police charged a woman under Bennie's Law after her 14-year-old son accidentally shot his friend in the shoulder last August, who police said was also 14 years old. Police said the shooting occurred on Aug. 22 at a home in the 2800 block of Manzano Street N.E., near Claremont…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Day 1 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta marked the first mass ascension of 2026. Balloons filled the skies and we were even graced with the presence of some very special shapes.
Happy Saturday! Welcome to the weekend! This morning seasonable yet chilly low temperatures have settled in around the Land of Enchantment. Lows so far have fallen into the 30s in the northern mountains, 40s in western New Mexico and 40s and 50s in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Today's forecast is expected to have blue…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1989, marking the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Reporter Kathleen Ryan took to the skies during the Balloon Fiesta…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 3, marks the launch of the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Organizers said there are green flag conditions for Day 1 of the event meaning balloons will launch. There will not be a box effect on Saturday but the Cluster Balloon will take off. For the nine-day…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS 🏈 MATCHUP 🏆 FINAL ✅ WINNER Albuquerque High vs. Farmington 41-31 Albuquerque High Rio Rancho vs. La Cueva 28-7 La Cueva Artesia vs. Chaparral 51-0 Artesia Roswell vs. Gadsden 49-14 Roswell Belen vs. Portales 34-27 Portales Valencia vs…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mostly quiet weather will stick around for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta, with dry, warm, and calm conditions continuing into next week. It should be a beautiful first Mass Ascension Saturday morning! Northerly drainage winds may briefly pick up before launch, but winds should remain…
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County is dealing with the aftermath of this week's massive rainstorms, where flooding left several critical roads damaged. Multiple roads are closed, washed out, and damaged, making access a problem for some residents. But as public works crews repair and reopen damaged…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Normally, we start seeing mosquito season wind down around this time. But with heavy rain hitting the Metro this week, health officials fear the pests will linger for a while longer and possibly spread West Nile virus. After receiving record-breaking rain here in the Metro, crews are out…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Democratic Party of New Mexico has filed an ethics complaint, saying two Republican social media posts used images created with artificial intelligence. Senate Republican leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) and the Senate Republicans shared an image on Facebook last month, showing House Speaker…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A California man caught peeping on underage girls in dressing rooms and exposing himself in Albuquerque will spend time in prison. Last year, Timothy Riha was caught on security video touching himself while watching a mother and her young daughter try on clothes at Coronado Mall. At a Target…
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – For the last few days, Ignacio Martinez and his neighbors in the East Mesa community in Las Cruces have been living a nightmare, with the roads outside their houses left undrivable. "Our kids can't even walk to the bus stop; we have to try and take them. It's just
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque police officer heard gunshots on east Central Ave., leading to a dramatic foot chase through a neighborhood near Wyoming. The suspect ran off along Vermont Street, leading police on a short chase until an officer caught up. The suspect stopped, and officers also used a taser…
Good evening! Friday shaped up to be a relatively quiet day in New Mexico compared to the first half of the week. High temperatures today reached the 60s and 70s throughout New Mexico; however, cloud coverage has brought cooler temperatures to our eastern counties. At 4 pm, temperatures were roughly 5-15 degrees…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — If you have a favorite Taco Cabana order, don't worry, it's not going anywhere -- but you might notice a new name with some local flair coming soon. For more than 30 years, Taco Cabana has been a familiar sight around New Mexico. But now, it's getting a new name. "What
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is holding a series of special dances and gatherings. The events started on Friday and go through October 11. Tickets cost $15. To buy tickets, click this link. Cultural Dance Schedule: October 12 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the IPCC will have a full day…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's cannabis industry is facing increased oversight as a new state enforcement bureau investigates illegal operations, regulatory violations, and potentially unsafe products. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's Enforcement Bureau became fully operational in January 2026…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Heavy rain that swept through New Mexico helped surge the Rio Grande and other rivers statewide, but that increase is also bringing new challenges. There's a stark contrast to what we saw just months ago, with the dry riverbed. The Rio Grande is now full and flowing through Albuquerque. While…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It's New Mexico's biggest event of the year: the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, attracting visitors from across the globe and bringing hundreds of balloon pilots together. And while you're in town, it's worth checking out what Albuquerque has to offer - between balloon sessions…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties can get discounted Uber rides during the 2026 International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. The discount is active right now, and runs until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. It's part of the "Take a Ride on Us" program, which aims to provide…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Friday he is joining a coalition suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with several other states, challenging its rule on corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. According to…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hot air balloons ventured to Albuquerque Elementary Schools on Friday for Balloons Aloft. The event brings the balloons, pilots, and crews to students, staff, and their families, giving them a chance to interact before Balloon Fiesta kicks off on Saturday at Balloon Fiesta Park. The North…
Good afternoon! It was a seasonable morning as temperatures fell into the 30s, 40s, and 50s around the Land of Enchantment. Cloud coverage continued overnight and this morning for areas in eastern and southeastern New Mexico. Rain moved through Ruidoso earlier this morning with clouds keeping them cooler this…
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A five-week-long operation led by the United States Marshals Service in southern New Mexico resulted in hundreds of arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs. The joint operation, named Operation Triple Beam-Prolific, brought together the Las Cruces Police Department and other federal, state…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $29.4 million in federal funding to improve the electric grid. PNM's project, Operational Resilience & Balanced Intelligent Transmission (ORBIT), was selected to receive federal funding as part of a project totaling…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mayor Tim Keller on Friday signed the City of Albuquerque’s Virtual Currency Ordinance into law, banning physical cryptocurrency kiosks in the city. The ordinance prohibits virtual currency ATMs and cashier-facilitated virtual currency transactions within city limits. Sponsored by District 1…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Public Education Department announced Friday that Kristin Garletts, an English language arts and journalism teacher at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque Public Schools, was named the 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. The honor was announced during a school assembly…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was taken into custody following a shooting in northwest Albuquerque Friday, Albuquerque Police said. Officers responded at 2:49 a.m. to a shooting in the area of Coors Boulevard and Iliff Road NW. While at the scene, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –This edition of the Black and Yellow Report breaks down a difficult two-game stretch for New Mexico United, with the club dropping both matches. United fell 3-2 to Sacramento Republic FC before suffering a 1-0 loss to FC Tulsa. Despite the back-to-back losses, United remains in second place…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new type of balloon, or, to be more specific, a cluster of gas balloons, will take the field at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year. Think of it as similar to the cluster of balloons that lifted the house from the animated movie "Up." Except in this case, it's the
Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] New Mexico attorney asks for $40B penalty against Meta in state case - The attorney for the State of New Mexico is calling for Facebook’s parent company Meta to pay up to $40 billion, after a jury found they willfully deceived customers. Matt Nicholson, the attorney for…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Days away from Albuquerque's 54th International Balloon Fiesta. Hundreds of thousands of fiesta-goers may not see, but should definitely feel the effect of a lot of new additions the city's made to the park over the last year. Most of those changes are on the infrastructure side, with the…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Sporadic rain showers are accompanied by gusty northeasterly winds in eastern to southern areas on the backside of our latest storm system. Some areas are still dealing with reduced visibility even though many areas are clearing out more out west. Humid surface conditions have greatly remained as…
After a very active and wet stretch across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. Calmer conditions will settle in statewide this weekend, setting up for beautiful weather to start the first week of Balloon Fiesta. Strong northerly winds have been impacting eastern New Mexico Thursday as the storm system…
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter found anywhere, but now Bernalillo County has found a way to turn this waste into something useful. Next time you go shopping at the Coronado Center in Albuquerque, you might want to look around for some new additions…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to a crash at Alameda and 2nd St. Details are limited, but all westbound lanes of Alameda and all southbound lanes of 2nd St. are closed.
The proposal garnered attention in Texas after a pair of Republican state lawmakers in Lea County, NM filed a bill in February that would allow counties to vote on whether or not to secede from the Land of Enchantment and into the Lone Star State.
After a very active and wet stretch across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. Calmer conditions will settle in statewide this weekend, setting up for beautiful weather to start the first week of Balloon Fiesta. Strong northerly winds have been impacting eastern New Mexico Thursday as the storm system…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — An 18-year-old Albuquerque man accused of driving drunk and killing an 11-year-old boy will stay in jail for now. Thursday, a judge ruled Malachi Velasquez-McCormick too dangerous to be allowed back on the streets. Prosecutors says Malachi Velasquez-McCormick was drunk and high with…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Parked and waiting to be fixed. That's been the condition for months for ABQ Ride's five electric buses, which were supposed to help with the city's climate goals. The city said it's because they are having trouble getting the parts needed to fix them. "We're doing our best to get the
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Halloween season is here, and the great debate has begun yet again - what's the best candy? For New Mexico, the answer is pretty simple. A study by Instacart took a look at what last year's Halloween orders have to say about each state's candy habits. Some were weirder than
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque International Sunport is asking for your help in getting some national recognition. The Sunport was recently nominated for "Best Airport for Art" in USA Today's Readers' Choice 2026 awards. The Sunport has done extensive work on improving the building through the "Dream of…
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico leaders are proposing new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Representative Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) talked about a bill that would put state regulations on AI companies. Some of the regulations would be related to data centers…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez who they said was kidnapped at gunpoint by her half-brother, Joshua Garcia. According to APD, Rodriguez was taken by Garcia and they left in a spray-painted black SUV with no license plate from the Pinon…