• Where are the best coffee shops in Albuquerque?

    Where are the best coffee shops in Albuquerque?
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Whether you prefer lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, or pure black coffee, Albuquerque coffee shops have it all. There are so many coffee spots around the Duke City, but which ones are the best?Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of some Albuquerque coffee shops – all of which have at least 4.5 stars and 100 reviews on Google. Here are some places to check out:*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input Where
  • Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help?

    Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help?
    (KHON/NEXSTAR) — In the wake of the devastation caused by wildfires in Maui, several communities and homes are now destroyed and dozens are confirmed dead. As relief efforts continue, our station and the Red Cross are teaming up to help those affected. Albuquerque sergeant retires as misconduct investigations pile upThrough a partnership with the American Red Cross, KHON2 and its parent company Nexstar have a dedicated Maui wildfire donation page where you can donate directly toward those
  • Pressure cookers sold at JCPenney, Target recalled due to possible burn hazard

    Pressure cookers sold at JCPenney, Target recalled due to possible burn hazard
    (NEXSTAR) — New York-based Sensio Inc. is recalling about 860,000 of its pressure cookers, which were sold under various brand names at several major retailers across the U.S. The company says it's received 63 incident reports, including 61 burn injuries — some injuries included second and third-degree burns to faces, torsos, arms and hands.According to the recall, the lids of the electric and stovetop pressure cookers can unintentionally unlock and be removed during cooking, "causin
  • Woman's body found in Sunland Park

    Woman's body found in Sunland Park
    SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — The body of a 20-year-old woman was found by Customs and Border Protection officials in Sunland Park on Wednesday, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. Person hit by train near border wall in Sunland ParkPolice and fire officials responded to the 1000 block of Camino Real around 6:09 p.m. for the body recovery, according to a tweet from the fire department. Law enforcement is investigating.
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  • Albuquerque House District 25 gets a new representative

    Albuquerque House District 25 gets a new representative
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After Democratic lawmaker Christine Trujillo resigned from the New Mexico house of representatives earlier this year, a young Democrat has been assigned to the seat. Billing herself as "the first Gen-Z democrat in the New Mexico State Legislature," Christina Parajon will represent House District 25, centered around San Mateo Boulevard and I-40.Parajon was chosen by the Bernalillo County Commission. They selected her from a pool of seven candidates and c
  • Attorney general appoints a special counsel in Hunter Biden probe, deepening investigation

    Attorney general appoints a special counsel in Hunter Biden probe, deepening investigation
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election.
    Garland noted the “extraordinary circumstances” of the matter as he named David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who had already been probing the financial dealings of President Joe Biden's son, as special counsel after plea talks in the case broke down.
    The sudden tur
  • ABQ BioPark gets certification from American Humane

    ABQ BioPark gets certification from American Humane
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is being recognized for its exceptional care for its animal residents. The center has received a certified seal of approval from American Humane based on the animals' health and housing, social interactions with handlers, and protocols for medical care.The certification involved third-party reviews to verify the welfare of the animals. American Humane says the designation helps reassure the public that the ABQ BioPark maintains a high level o
  • Person hit by train near border wall in Sunland Park

    Person hit by train near border wall in Sunland Park
    SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KTSM) — A person was struck by a train near the border wall in Sunland Park on Thursday night, Aug. 10. The Sunland Park Fire Department tweeted out at around 11 p.m. stating the incident happened near Anapra and Posey Road.
    A person was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The Fire Department says they were dispatched at 10:13 p.m.
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  • No consumption of water alert in place in Los Lunas

    No consumption of water alert in place in Los Lunas
    LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, August 11, just after 10:30 a.m., the Village of Los Lunas set an active "no consumption of water alert" for the areas of Sundance Street and Pioneer Trail. The alert is in effect immediately and will be held until further notice.Community members are urged to not drink from their taps and are encouraged to purchase other sources of water for consumption. Crews are working to address the "unexpected water emergency." Jemez Historic Site to host Pueb
  • Devastation comes to light as Maui residents slowly return to charred remains of historic town

    Devastation comes to light as Maui residents slowly return to charred remains of historic town
    LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Incinerated cars crushed by downed telephone poles. Charred elevator shafts stand as testaments to the burned-down apartment buildings they once served. Pools filled with charcoal-colored water. Trampolines and children’s scooters were mangled by the extreme heat.Residents of Lahaina were being allowed back home on Friday for the first time since wildfires that have killed at least 55 people turned large swaths of the centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashe
  • Albuquerque man charged with murdering ex-coworker over stolen gun

    Albuquerque man charged with murdering ex-coworker over stolen gun
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department believes a stolen gun led to a deadly shooting. Officers arrested 33-year-old Angelo Barrela in the South Valley nearly two months after they said he shot his ex-coworker, Demetrius O'Neill. Investigators said Barrela tracked O'Neill to an area near Central and Coors on June 25 while O'Neill and his girlfriend were delivering food. Albuquerque man dies weeks after being attackedThe girlfriend reportedly told police that
  • Jemez Historic Site to host Pueblo Independence Day 2023

    Jemez Historic Site to host Pueblo Independence Day 2023
    JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – On Sunday, August 13, the Jemez Historic Site will host an event for community members in observance of Pueblo Independence Day. The day will kick off at 7 a.m. with a 13-mile run, followed by a day of celebration with music, traditional dancing, and local vendors.The run from the Jemez Pueblo Plaza to the Jemez Historic Site is in commemoration of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, in which runners went from Pueblo to Pueblo to signal the launch of the revolt against S
  • VA extends deadline to file for PACT Act backdated benefits

    VA extends deadline to file for PACT Act backdated benefits
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended the deadline for veterans and survivors applying for PACT Act backdated benefits claims to Monday, August 14, at 9:59 p.m. MT.The PACT Act is federal law thatwas signed by President Joe Biden in 2022 to open up VA health care for veterans who may be suffering from health issues they believe are linked to service-connected exposure to toxic materials.Story continues below:New Mexico: FBI: Data breaches and ext
  • Leaders hopeful FAA investments will ease air travel troubles

    Leaders hopeful FAA investments will ease air travel troubles
    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Plans to invest in the Federal Aviation Administration have leaders optimistic that the air travel industry is about to get some much-needed updates.The hope is that will mean a smoother experience for passengers after several seasons of messy travel troubles. As we fly through the summer travel season, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he's been encouraged by how things are going. "The rate of cancellations and delays is dramatically lower
  • Albuquerque now has broadband internet

    Albuquerque now has broadband internet
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Internet is essential for our day-to-day lives. For the city of Albuquerque, they say providing high quality and affordable internet is a priority. What’s happening around New Mexico August 11 – August 17In Albuquerque, the majority of households are connected. That doesn't mean everybody that needs it has it and it doesn't mean it's affordable or reliable.It needs more competition, more providers, better infrastructure to fill in the gaps and mo
  • Albuquerque now has a broadband office

    Albuquerque now has a broadband office
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Internet is essential for our day-to-day lives. For the city of Albuquerque, they say providing high quality and affordable internet is a priority. What’s happening around New Mexico August 11 – August 17In Albuquerque, the majority of households are connected. That doesn't mean everybody that needs it has it and it doesn't mean it's affordable or reliable.It needs more competition, more providers, better infrastructure to fill in the gaps and mo
  • Bernalillo County gets funding to tackle illegally-dumped tires

    Bernalillo County gets funding to tackle illegally-dumped tires
    BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Tens of thousands of used tires are rotting on the Pajarito Mesa. Now, Bernalillo County has funds to get rid of them.The New Mexico Environmental Department has awarded the county $371,237 to fund a plan to take care of more than 65,000 tires. The money will also fund a video to bring awareness to illegal dumping. New Mexico awarding Medicaid contracts despite Governor’s disapproval"This grant allows the county to follow through on a nuisance ab
  • Local Start-Up selected for Techstars Boulder Accelerator program

    Local Start-Up selected for Techstars Boulder Accelerator program
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local company that helps general contractors stay competitive in the market has been selected to participate in the Techstars Boulder accelerator program this summer.Animal Humane New Mexico awarded $10K from Petco LoveTechstars helps general contractors enable their estimators to find the perfect price point and make the quoting process faster. The companies participating in the summer program are from Colorado, California, New Mexico, New York, Virginia,
  • Supreme Court allows ghost gun regulations to stay amid crime spike

    Supreme Court allows ghost gun regulations to stay amid crime spike
    WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – This week, the Supreme Court issued an order that allows regulations of ghost guns to remain in place as the use of ghost guns in crimes has spiked by 1000% since 2017, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.The Biden administration's rules on ghost guns will remain in effect at least temporarily. The rules say gun assembly kits do meet the definition of a firearm and can be regulated.“The action taken by ATF will save lives, if that law stays
  • Man who bought Michael Jordan rookie card with fake signature gets $34,000 refund: 'Tremendous relief'

    Man who bought Michael Jordan rookie card with fake signature gets $34,000 refund: 'Tremendous relief'
    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sports card collector Ed Yakich was refunded more than $34,000 after he bid on and won an autographed Michael Jordan rookie card that wasn't actually signed by the NBA legend.
    Yakich, a Florida resident, had purchased the card through the PWCC auction house along with documentation that showed the card was authentic and certified by a firm called PSA/DNA.After receiving the card, he sent it off to that same firm for grading. They later called back, informing him the si
  • Woman sentenced for role in fatal 2021 crash

    Woman sentenced for role in fatal 2021 crash
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman involved in a street race with her boyfriend, who hit and killed a priest in 2021, was sentenced in court Friday. Angelica Boyd, who pleaded no contest to racing on the highway, was sentenced to 40 hours of community service.
    Story continues below:New Mexico: FBI: Data breaches and extortion were top internet crimes in New Mexico last yearCrime: Video: Police respond to shooting at Santa Fe Walmart, chase suspectAlbuquerque: Construction wrapping up
  • New Mexico awarding Medicaid contracts despite Governor's disapproval

    New Mexico awarding Medicaid contracts despite Governor's disapproval
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nearly one million New Mexicans have a stake in the state's Medicaid system. Soon, they'll be served by a new health company after a battle over government contracts.
    New Mexico's government relies on countless contracts with private companies to carry out government-funded business, including healthcare. The process for deciding which contractors to work with begins with a "Request for Proposals," where the government invites companies to submit cost estimate
  • Migrant advocacy groups sue DHS over pathways to asylum policy

    Migrant advocacy groups sue DHS over pathways to asylum policy
    McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- A group of nonprofits and migrant advocacy organizations are suing the Biden administration against its asylum policies put in place after Title 42 was lifted.The lawsuit was filed earlier this week on behalf of Al Otro Lado, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and nine individual plaintiffs who argue that migrants have been unable to access the CBP One app to secure asylum appointments, as required under Title 8 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.Hundreds of migrants s
  • Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe

    Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election.
    Garland said he was naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel.
    Just as his appointment as special counsel was announced, Weiss notified a federal judge in Delaware that plea
  • Attorney general appoints Hunter Biden special counsel

    Attorney general appoints Hunter Biden special counsel
    Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday appointed David Weiss, the Delaware federal prosecutor who has led the investigation into Hunter Biden, as a special counsel overseeing the investigation.Garland said he made the decision in the politically explosive case after Weiss asked for the appointment.
    “On Tuesday of this week, Mr. Weiss advised me that in his judgment, his investigation had reached a stage at which he should continue his work as a special counsel, and he asked to be so ap
  • Animal Humane New Mexico awarded $10K from Petco Love

    Animal Humane New Mexico awarded $10K from Petco Love
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Animal Humane New Mexico was recently awarded $10,000 to support the shelter's impactful work throughout the state. The funding comes from Petco Love, a Petco Animal Supplies nonprofit partner that provides grants to animal welfare organizations throughout the United States and Canada.Animal Humane says the grant will go toward supporting its Donor-Subsidized Veterinary Clinic along with the rest of the nonprofit's lifesaving work. The shelter has been working to i
  • First of two Albuquerque 'dog paddles' happening Saturday

    First of two Albuquerque 'dog paddles' happening Saturday
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is hosting upcoming doggy paddles at public pools in the area. The first will be at the Montgomery Pool on Saturday, August 12 beginning at 11:00 a.m.Story continues below:New Mexico: FBI: Data breaches and extortion were top internet crimes in New Mexico last yearCrime: Video: Police respond to shooting at Santa Fe Walmart, chase suspectAlbuquerque: Construction wrapping up along Mountain Road in Old TownCommunity: What’s happe
  • Dunkin' teases line of 'Spiked' iced coffees, teas

    Dunkin' teases line of 'Spiked' iced coffees, teas
    (WJW) – Tired of spiking your own morning coffee from Dunkin'? There may be hope on the horizon.The Massachusetts-based coffee chain is teasing plans to release its very own line of hard iced coffees and teas to be sold under the "Dunkin' Spiked" name. New Mexico State Fair announces 2023 official fair beerAs first reported by VinePair, the company has re-teamed with Harpoon Brewery — with whom Dunkin' previously collaborated on a line of Dunkin' Harpoon beer — to produce the s
  • Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane and climate change fuel Maui's devastating fires

    Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane and climate change fuel Maui's devastating fires
    Hawaii went from lush to bone dry and thus more fire-prone in a matter of just a few weeks — a key factor in a dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging.Experts say climate change is increasing the likelihood of these flash droughts as well as other extreme weather events like what's playing out on the island of Maui, where dozens of people have been killed and a hist
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Charges dropped, Construction wrapping, Weekend rain, New solar plant, Family picnic night

    KRQE Newsfeed: Charges dropped, Construction wrapping, Weekend rain, New solar plant, Family picnic night
    Friday's Top Stories
    President Biden acknowledges downwindersAlbuquerque sergeant retires as misconduct investigations pile upA private school in Santa Fe is closing for 2023-2024 school yearLawsuit: APS resource officer knew of gun at school before Bennie Hargrove was killedAlbuquerque Parks and Rec hosts tree climbing competitionWhat’s happening around New Mexico August 11 – August 17At least 55 people died on MauiTensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to
  • Monsoon brings rounds of weekend rain to New Mexico

    Monsoon brings rounds of weekend rain to New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Friday morning is partly to mostly cloudy across the state, with spotty sprinkles in southern New Mexico. Clouds will continue to stream in over the state Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms will be heaviest in the west/southwest mountains and south central mountains this afternoon. A flood watch is in effect for the northern Sacramento Mountains this afternoon and evening.Forecast Continues Below
    Community: What’s happening around New Mexic
  • Inside the push to get weight loss treatment covered by Medicare

    Inside the push to get weight loss treatment covered by Medicare
    A push to have more obesity care services covered under Medicare is picking up steam in Congress, buoyed by enthusiasm for newer medications and recognition of the massive cost of chronic health issues linked to being overweight.Under the Medicare Modernization Act passed in 2003, Medicare is prohibited from covering medications used for weight loss. At the time, the reasoning was that certain weight loss drugs carried dangerous side effects.A bipartisan, bicameral collection of lawmakers reintr
  • A private school in Santa Fe is closing for 2023-2024 school year

    A private school in Santa Fe is closing for 2023-2024 school year
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Parents from a private school in Santa Fe are scrambling to find a new school for their kids, after learning that the Santa Fe Waldorf School will be closing.The clock is ticking for parents like Jeff. He needs to find a new school to send their kids to this fall. Jeff’s son was ready to start kindergarten at the Santa Fe Waldorf School in just two weeks but at the last minute, he learned the school is not opening this year. Here’s a list of Ne
  • Popular kiwi brand recalled in 14 states over listeria threat

    Popular kiwi brand recalled in 14 states over listeria threat
    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A large fruit distributor has issued a voluntary recall for one-pound packages of kiwifruit.The fruit, sold under brand name Zespri, is being recalled by David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infection and illness.Story continues below:New Mexico: FBI: Data breaches and extortion were top internet crimes in New Mexico last yearCrime: Video: Police respond to shooting at Santa
  • 'Nothing left': Future unclear for residents who lost it all in Maui fire

    'Nothing left': Future unclear for residents who lost it all in Maui fire
    WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Retired mailman and Vietnam veteran Thomas Leonard lived in the historic former capital of Hawaii for 44 years until this week, when a rapidly moving wildfire burned down his apartment, melted his Jeep and forced him to spend four terrifying hours hiding from the flames behind a seawall.“I’ve got nothing left,” Leonard said Thursday as he sat on an inflatable mattress outside a shelter for those who fled the blaze that decimated the town o
  • What’s happening around New Mexico August 11 – August 17

    What’s happening around New Mexico August 11 – August 17
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 11 – August 17.Albuquerque
    Aug. 11-13 – ISA 2023 International Tree Climbing Championship – This unique sporting event is calling tree climbers and arborists from around the world to compete. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The event starts at 8 a.m.
    Aug. 11-12 – Turquoise United Gem Show – A variety of dealers will be at the Albuquerque Convention C
  • At least 55 people died in fires on Maui. Residents had little warning

    At least 55 people died in fires on Maui. Residents had little warning
    LAHAINA, Hawaii (NEXSTAR) — Hawaii emergency management records show no indication that warning sirens sounded before people ran for their lives from wildfires on Maui that killed at least 55 people and wiped out a historic town. Instead, officials sent alerts to mobile phones, televisions and radio stations — but widespread power and cellular outages may have limited their reach.Hawaii boasts what the state describes as the largest integrated outdoor all-hazard public safety wa
  • Thunderstorm chances increase into the weekend

    Thunderstorm chances increase into the weekend
    Increasing monsoon moisture will bring more storms through the weekend. Heavy rainfall could bring flash flooding to parts of the state.
    A traditional monsoon pattern is taking shape in New Mexico Thursday as moisture is pushing northward into the state. This brought scattered showers and storms mainly along and west of the Rio Grande Valley today, especially around Socorro. But there were also storms around Raton and southeast New Mexico today. These storms are all tapering off tonight.Even hig
  • The brothers Dodson are ready to put on a show at BKFC 48

    The brothers Dodson are ready to put on a show at BKFC 48
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's always best to put on a show if you are entertaining your hometown crowd. John Dodson and his brother Eric will get to do that at BKFC 48 Friday night. John is fighting J.R. Ridge for the first-ever BKFC flyweight title. Both fighters made weight at Tingley Coliseum Thursday. Dodson tipped the scale at 124.6 pounds. Ridge weighed in at 123.4 pounds.Isotopes pitcher, who once doubted himself, is now a believer"I'm excited to bring back a bare-knuckl
  • Video: Albuquerque Police arrest juvenile accused of having gun

    Video: Albuquerque Police arrest juvenile accused of having gun
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a juvenile they said had a handgun with 100 round magazine. Police released the video Thursday night showing the suspect on top of a home.Albuquerque man dies weeks after being attackedPolice said their gun violence suppression unit was conducting an operation that led to them chasing the juvenile who dropped the handgun before climbing onto the home. He eventually came down and was arrested. APD is testing the
  • Construction wrapping up along Mountain Road in Old Town

    Construction wrapping up along Mountain Road in Old Town
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of construction in Old Town, the road work along Mountain Road is finally coming to an end. Local business owners said it couldn't come sooner.Sidney Mallard owns the Next Best Thing To Being There shop right on the edge of Old Town. Since the construction moved in, she said her shop's profits have taken a huge hit. “People don't realize they can come through it. So they don't, and then I don't get business. It's been since March like this
  • Isotopes pitcher, who once doubted himself, is now a believer

    Isotopes pitcher, who once doubted himself, is now a believer
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Isotopes pitcher Michael Petersen has two wins and two losses this season. His Earned Run Average is 2.61 through 29 games. It's not bad numbers for a guy who once thought he did not belong in professional baseball. Petersen missed multiple seasons due to Tommy John surgery and COVID-19. “Bae Hee”: The Isotopes new rallying cryAn opportunity to represent Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic changed Petersen's career in a way he
  • Bicyclist killed in Santa Fe hit-and-run identified; police search for driver

    Bicyclist killed in Santa Fe hit-and-run identified; police search for driver
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 49-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while he was riding his bike in Santa Fe has died, the Santa Fe Police Department announced Thursday.Nathan Gray, 49, was hit on Aug. 1 and passed away on Aug. 3 at the hospital. The Santa Fe Police Department responded to the crash on Old Pecos Trail near the intersection of Santa Barbara Drive around 6:16 a.m. Gray was initially taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
    Story continues below:New Mexico: Two p
  • President Biden acknowledges downwinders, advocate calls acknowledgment 'historical'

    President Biden acknowledges downwinders, advocate calls acknowledgment 'historical'
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Historical" and a "monumental" moment. That's what advocates for families impacted by the test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico are saying after President Biden publicly acknowledged the harm to surrounding communities and said he's on board to help.A fourth-generation cancer survivor and co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, Tina Cordova has spent the last 18 years fighting for families just like hers. Families who were impacted by
  • Santo Domingo woman pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer

    Santo Domingo woman pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer
    SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Santo Domingo pled guilty to assaulting a federal officer in 2021, Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico announced Thursday.Henryetta John, 30, was stopped on suspicion of DWI by a federal officer from the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Oct. 20, 2021. When the officer tried to place John under arrest, she slipped the handcuffs and physically assaulted the officer, causing them to roll down a hill, accordi
  • Albuquerque man dies weeks after being attacked

    Albuquerque man dies weeks after being attacked
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is asking the public to report any information they may have about an attack last month that left one man dead. Police said Brian Singer was attacked by an unknown person in southeast Albuquerque on July 17. Although he initially survived the attack, Singer later died on August 4 from injuries he sustained during the attack. ABQ man facing murder charge after shooting victim diesSinger was one of the men accused of appe
  • Albuquerque Parks and Rec hosts tree climbing competition

    Albuquerque Parks and Rec hosts tree climbing competition
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An international tree climbing competition will be held at Hyder Park in Albuquerque this weekend.Story continues below:New Mexico: Two popular New Mexico businesses team up in Santa FeCrime: ABQ teen facing charges in 19-year-old’s murder to stay in custody before trialAlbuquerque: Plans for San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs come to lightCommunity: Donate to KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids Online or during our Phone Banks!
    More than 80 professional tree climbers wil
  • Memorial set for 13-year-old killed in Questa

    Memorial set for 13-year-old killed in Questa
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  A memorial has been set for the 13-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Questa. Amber Archuleta died July 28 when police said 14-year-old Porfirio Brown pulled out a gun and shot her. Investigators said he then dragged her body outside. Brown has been charged with murder. Father accused of abducting kids pleads guilty to firearms violationHis father, William Brown, was charged with negligently making a firearm available to a minor resulting in death. It's
  • Lawsuit: APS resource officer knew of gun at school before Bennie Hargrove was killed

    Lawsuit: APS resource officer knew of gun at school before Bennie Hargrove was killed
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly two years after Bennie Hargrove was killed, the boy's family and attorneys now claim a school resource officer missed a chance to intervene before the 13-year-old was shot to death by another student.Story continues below:New Mexico: Two popular New Mexico businesses team up in Santa FeCrime: ABQ teen facing charges in 19-year-old’s murder to stay in custody before trialAlbuquerque: Plans for San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs come to lightCommunity:
  • Albuquerque sergeant retires as misconduct investigations pile up

    Albuquerque sergeant retires as misconduct investigations pile up
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Since his promotion five years ago, an Albuquerque Police Sergeant was the target of nearly two-dozen misconduct investigations. A look through Christopher Romero’s personnel file showed APD said the 45-year-old clocked in but spent time with a teenage girl or his family, instead of responding to calls.Romero joined the Albuquerque Police Department in January 2004. Lapel camera footage showing him on duty throughout the last 19 years showed his look h

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