• 'Job Training Albuquerque' has helped train 2,000 small business employees since 2020

    'Job Training Albuquerque' has helped train 2,000 small business employees since 2020
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A city-run program to help people in Albuquerque get job training is celebrating some big milestones since they began in 2020. 'Job Training Albuquerque' (JTA) is a partnership with Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) to give the city's workforce a boost, and help small businesses.Story continues below
    Trending: O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closureCrime: Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office search for stole
  • More competition in home listings hasn't shifted prices, Texas Realtors report

    More competition in home listings hasn't shifted prices, Texas Realtors report
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The median price to buy a Texas home hasn't changed since last year, according to a Texas REALTORS report, despite a 30.4% jump in listings over the third quarter of 2023.The report, released Tuesday, states that Texas' median home price in Q3 2024 is $340,000.
    Home prices in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area saw a slight drop of 3.8%, but the median home likely remains out of reach for most residents at $437,925. Austin among least affordable c
  • Albuquerque man with ties to Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to life in prison

    Albuquerque man with ties to Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to life in prison
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to life in prison for crimes related to his role as the leader of a transnational criminal organization with ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel.Alex Barraza, also known as Smiley, 36, was the leader of the Barraza Drug Trafficking Organization, which imported methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States for distribution in Albuquerque, according to the Department of Justice. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office search fo
  • Local students work with Sandia Laboratories for high-altitude balloon research

    Local students work with Sandia Laboratories for high-altitude balloon research
    With the help of Sandia National Laboratories and Science Heads, students at South Valley Academy are getting to do some hands-on learning using a balloon – and not the type of balloon seen at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Students and professionals gathered together on Friday, October 25, to conduct a high-altitude balloon launch.Story continues below
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  • Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, has died at 84

    Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, has died at 84
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.Lesh's death was announced on his Instagram account. Lesh was the oldest and one of the longest surviving members of the band that came to define the acid rock sound emanating from San Francisco in the 1960s.“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful
  • Fan-favorite 'Naked and Afraid' contestant dies at 34

    Fan-favorite 'Naked and Afraid' contestant dies at 34
    (NEXSTAR) – A former contestant on the Discovery Channel series “Naked and Afraid” and “Naked and Afraid XL” has died in a car accident in Hawaii, according to family and friends.Sarah Danser, 34, was initially injured Sunday night when the car she was riding in struck a parked vehicle, officials told KHNL. She was not the driver, according to police.Danser ultimately succumbed to her injuries Tuesday with family and friends by her side, her loved ones told the outl
  • U.S. officials sound alarm about election misinformation

    U.S. officials sound alarm about election misinformation
    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - U.S. officials are sounding the alarm over election misinformation online. They're warning of foreign actors trying to sow discord with fake videos and images. "Just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's true," Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said. Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner says that advice is especially important now. He says foreign adversaries are expected to ramp up disinformation ahead of the election, often with fake videos or images on soc
  • Mescalero man charged for sexually abusing teen girl

    Mescalero man charged for sexually abusing teen girl
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The District of New Mexico US Attorney stated a man was charged with sexual abuse. It's alleged he assaulted a 15-year-old girl.Thomas Lee Chaffins, 35, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a 15-year-old on September 27. Reports also stated the girl was intoxicated and couldn't recall details of the incident.Chaffins faces up to life in prison if he's convicted.
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  • NMSU approves $600K annual salary for incoming president Valerio Ferme

    NMSU approves $600K annual salary for incoming president Valerio Ferme
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State University Board of Regents unanimously approved the contract of incoming university president Valerio Ferme on Friday. According to the contract, the new president will earn a $600,000 annual base salary.NMSU said Ferme will officially take on the president role on Jan. 1. His employment, however, will begin on Nov. 18 with a transition period where he will meet with stakeholders at the university’s campuses, agricultural science c
  • Deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows to 13 states: CDC

    Deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows to 13 states: CDC
    (The Hill) -- A deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonalds quarter pounders has expanded to at least 75 people in 13 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. The CDC said 26 new cases have been reported in three new states, and everyone interviewed continues to report eating at the fast food chain before their illness started. The most recent outbreak started on Oct. 10.  The agency noted that 22 people have been hospitalized, and two people develo
  • Jimmy John's introducing limited-time 'Picklewich'

    Jimmy John's introducing limited-time 'Picklewich'
    (WJW) - Attention pickle lovers! Jimmy John's is introducing a limited-time sandwich just for you.The new menu item, called the Picklewich, replaces the bread with a massive kosher dill pickle, Inspire Brands announced in a Thursday press release. Half in new survey view Trump as fascist Jimmy John's shared photos of the new sandwich on Facebook, stating that it will be available at participating locations across the country from Monday, Oct. 28 through National Pickle Day on Nov. 14.Courte
  • The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking

    The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking
    (NEXSTAR) – A new analysis from ConsumerAffairs has determined New Hampshire to be the most “Halloween-obsessed” state in the country, based on factors including the number of haunted houses, pumpkin patches and Spirit Halloween locations per capita.Absolutely no thought, however, was given to the frequency of sultry vampires attempting to abduct and/or turn members of the general populace. Which costume ideas are trending in your area? Google’s Frightgeist has an ideaDes
  • Cool front today, a stormier next week

    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Despite some clouds with light showers earlier around The Reserve, most have been starting off with mostly clear skies and dry air, but it was a bit gustier from The East Plains to The Metro through Pecos River Valley, as well as near Las Cruces with east-northeasterly winds moving on through earlier. The mixing of the air was allowing for temperatures to struggle to drop in metros areas like Albuquerque, but where conditions were less windy, temperatures were lower. Te
  • WATCH LIVE: Former President Trump arrives in Austin, holds press conference

    WATCH LIVE: Former President Trump arrives in Austin, holds press conference
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former President Donald Trump is recording a podcast and hosting a press conference during a day trip to Austin Friday. Former President Trump’s Austin visit could cause traffic impacts FridayHe's expected to speak to local and national media at 12:30 p.m. in east Austin about the border and immigrant crime. KXAN will stream his remarks in this story and on our Facebook page.He will also join Joe Rogan for a taping of "The Joe Rogan Experience." Rogan lives in Austin and h
  • WATCH: Former President Trump calls for 'liberation day,' revamp on border policies

    WATCH: Former President Trump calls for 'liberation day,' revamp on border policies
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former President Donald Trump said the Nov. 5 election will mark "liberation day in America" as his campaign plans to dismantle current border policies, should he win the presidential election.The remarks came during Trump's visit to Austin on Friday. Former President Trump’s Austin visit could cause traffic impacts FridayThe former president and current Republican presidential candidate for approximately 40 minutes, blaming his Democratic presidential opponent, Vice Presi
  • Former President Trump visits Austin Friday

    Former President Trump visits Austin Friday
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former President Donald Trump is recording a podcast and hosting a press conference during a day trip to Austin Friday.
    He's expected to speak to local and national media at 12:30 p.m. in east Austin about the border and immigrant crime. KXAN will stream his remarks in this story and on our Facebook page.He will also join Joe Rogan for a taping of "The Joe Rogan Experience." Rogan lives in Austin and his podcast, described on his website as "a long form conversation," had more t
  • Former President Trump arrives in Austin, holds press conference

    Former President Trump arrives in Austin, holds press conference
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former President Donald Trump said the Nov. 5 election will mark "liberation day in America" as his campaign plans to dismantle current border policies, should he win the presidential election.The remarks came during Trump's visit to Austin Friday.
    The former president and current Republican presidential candidate for approximately 40 minutes, blaming his Democratic president opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, for helping make Texas the "largest ground zero" for border inva
  • Wisconsin pizzeria apologizes after customers get high from pizzas accidentally contaminated with THC

    Wisconsin pizzeria apologizes after customers get high from pizzas accidentally contaminated with THC
    STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin-based pizza restaurant has issued an apology after it was discovered that some of the pizza served to customers was contaminated with THC.Officials with Public Health Madison and Dane County stated in a news release that Famous Yeti's Pizza in Stoughton had unintentionally served pizza contaminated with THC between Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 24.EMS workers in Stoughton had reportedly notified the public health department that they had transpor
  • Washington Post not endorsing presidential candidate for first time in decades

    Washington Post not endorsing presidential candidate for first time in decades
    (The Hill) -- The Washington Post will not be endorsing any candidate for president this year, the newspaper's publisher announced on Friday.In a note to readers, Post publisher William Lewis said the outlet would not back a candidate for president in 2024 or "in any future presidential election."
    It is the first time the Post will not be making an endorsement in a presidential race in more than 30 years.
    "We recognize that this will be read in a range of ways, including as a tacit endorsem
  • WATCH LIVE: Biden visits Indian Country, apologizes for 150-year-old boarding school policy

    WATCH LIVE: Biden visits Indian Country, apologizes for 150-year-old boarding school policy
    Watch Biden's remarks live in the video player above. He is scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. ET.PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden is using his long-promised first presidential visit to Indian Country to formally apologize to Native Americans on Friday for a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents.Democrats hope Biden's visit to the Gila River Indian Community’s land on the outskirts of metro Pho
  • WATCH: Biden visits Indian Country, apologizes for 150-year-old boarding school policy

    WATCH: Biden visits Indian Country, apologizes for 150-year-old boarding school policy
    Watch a portion of Biden's remarks in the video player above.PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden used his long-promised first presidential visit to Indian Country to formally apologize to Native Americans on Friday for a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents.Democrats hope Biden's visit to the Gila River Indian Community’s land on the outskirts of metro Phoenix in Arizona will also provide a boo
  • State awards $57.81M in federal funding to 37 public entities for local projects

    State awards $57.81M in federal funding to 37 public entities for local projects
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) awarded $57.81 million in matching grants to 37 public entities to support local projects and improvements.This first cycle of the New Mexico Match Fund supports 33 infrastructure, eight energy, four public safety, four emergency response, and eight general projects at one to four state-to-federal leveraged dollars. DFA began accepting applications on June 16, 2024. Kirtland Air Force Base installs senso
  • How can New Mexicans help victims of natural disasters?

    How can New Mexicans help victims of natural disasters?
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The American Red Cross has been working around the clock to help those who were impacted by hurricanes Milton and Helene. Doug Keaty from the American Red Cross spoke on ways New Mexicans can help those impacted.Story continues below
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    Three ways New Mexicans can help is to
  • Half in new survey view Trump as fascist 

    Half in new survey view Trump as fascist 
    (The Hill) - Nearly half of Americans say they view former President Trump as a fascist, according to a recent survey.The ABC News/Ipsos poll, released Friday, defined a fascist as "a political extremist who seeks to act as a dictator, disregards individual rights and threatens or uses force against their opponents." When asked who exhibits those behaviors, 49 percent of registered voters identified the former president while 22 percent said the same of Vice President Harris.
    The findings a
  • Musk resumes $1M giveaways to swing state voters

    Musk resumes $1M giveaways to swing state voters
    (The Hill) -- Elon Musk’s super PAC resumed its daily $1 million giveaways to registered voters in swing states Thursday despite receiving a warning letter from the Department of Justice (DOJ). After appearing to halt the sweepstakes Wednesday, America PAC handed out two $1 million checks Thursday to individuals in Wisconsin and Michigan.Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC reportedly received a letter from the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section, warning that the sweepstakes could viola
  • Authorities ID remains found in Illinois home in 1978 as woman who died in 1866

    Authorities ID remains found in Illinois home in 1978 as woman who died in 1866
    BATAVIA, Ill. (WGN) — Human remains found inside the wall of a home in the far west suburbs of Chicago in the late 1970s have finally been identified.According to Kane County Coroner Robert Russell, the remains were found in November 1978 by a couple who was remodeling their home in Batavia, Illinois.During the remodel, the couple found what they believed to be a jawbone inside the wall of their home and contacted police. After further investigation, Batavia police officers also found a pa
  • Kirtland Air Force Base installs sensors that are able to detect wildfires at 'first spark'

    Kirtland Air Force Base installs sensors that are able to detect wildfires at 'first spark'
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque has installed new state-of-the-art sensors to help detect wildfires.
    The base installed 14 sensors covering more than 1,000 acres on Oct. 23, and they now have the ability to detect fires at the first spark. This in turn will help prevent large-scale wildfires, which are difficult to control and can cause devastating loss of life, property, and natural resources. Air Tanker Base for wildfire suppression revamped at Kirt
  • Rapper Lil Durk arrested on murder-for-hire charges; affiliates of his rap group also charged

    Rapper Lil Durk arrested on murder-for-hire charges; affiliates of his rap group also charged
    (WGHP) — A popular Chicago rapper has been arrested in Florida and charged with murder for hire.According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Durk Devontay Banks, of Chicago, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and charged Thursday with murder for hire. He was being held without bond pending trial. Chicago rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida over murder-for-hire plotThe name, birthdate and height of the person listed in the Broward County Sheriff's Office's records ma
  • Turd-shaped monument 'honoring' Jan. 6 mob installed on National Mall

    Turd-shaped monument 'honoring' Jan. 6 mob installed on National Mall
    (The Hill) -- A sarcastic statue dedicated to Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists was unveiled in front of the Capitol on Thursday morning. The piece features a bronze-shaped pile of poop resting atop a desk with California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D) name above a short paragraph explaining the monument.“This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to loot, urinate and defecate throughout those hallowed halls in order to overturn an
  • Watch: Trump asks Vance to tell him why he's 'brilliant' during town hall

    Watch: Trump asks Vance to tell him why he's 'brilliant' during town hall
    (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump phoned into NewsNation’s town hall with his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Thursday to ask his vice presidential pick to describe how “brilliant” he is. “How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?” the former president jokingly asked and then quipped that the “answer should be easy.” Trump’s question elicited a burst of laughter from Vance, who answered, “Of course, you’re very bril
  • How dogs are helping save bumblebees in Texas

    How dogs are helping save bumblebees in Texas
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rather than sniffing out treats, this group of dogs is tracking down bumblebees in Texas as part of a new conservation program.The conservation canines are part of a new program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation that aims to conserve native pollinators and restore prairies across the Lone Star State.Darwin the bee dog (Courtesy Darwin the Bee Dog)
    The dogs are trained to find bumblebee nests in the ground, according to the foundation. Locating the nests will help
  • Trump says Jack Smith should be 'thrown out of the country'

    Trump says Jack Smith should be 'thrown out of the country'
    (The Hill) - Former President Trump said during a Thursday interview that “deranged” special counsel Jack Smith should be “thrown out of the country.” “We should throw Jack Smith out with them, the mentally deranged people,” Trump said during his appearance on WABC 770 AM's "Cats & Cosby Show" with hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby. “Jack Smith should be considered mentally deranged and he should be thrown out of the country,” th
  • WATCH: Burmese python swallows 77-pound deer, proving they can eat bigger prey than scientists realized

    WATCH: Burmese python swallows 77-pound deer, proving they can eat bigger prey than scientists realized
    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A new study conducted by biologists with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida reveals that Burmese pythons are capable of consuming larger prey than scientists previously realized.The study, published in the Journal of Reptiles & Amphibians, revealed that the snakes have a bigger gape, which is the size that they can stretch their jaws open."This means that more animals are on the menu," the Conservancy of Southwest Florida said.
    Conservancy of Southwest FloridaCon
  • Five takeaways from NewsNation's town hall with JD Vance

    Five takeaways from NewsNation's town hall with JD Vance
    (The Hill) - Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) took questions from Republicans, Democrats, and independents during a town hall in Detroit on Thursday with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo. The Republican vice presidential nominee fielded questions on a number of topics including the economy, immigration, abortion and the war in Ukraine and welcomed a call in from former President Trump.The town hall comes as both campaigns are crisscrossing the country less than two weeks out from Election Day. Her
  • Why is Susan Smith eligible for parole?

    Why is Susan Smith eligible for parole?
    (WSPA) - Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two children in 1994, has served 30 years of a life sentence in a South Carolina prison.Now, she’s eligible for parole. 7NEWS sought expert answers about how the convicted killer became eligible for release, how that process will work and how likely it is that the state’s parole board will grant her release.Why is she eligible for parole?This is the easiest question to answer. Here is how it was explained by former prosecutor and Green
  • Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office search for stolen generator

    Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office search for stolen generator
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says a generator was stolen from Santa Fe Community College on October 20.
    Story continues below
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    SFCSO is asking the public to be on the lookout for the stolen generator. The model is an MQ Power Whisperwatt D8. The sheriff's office
  • Chaves County residents affected by flood offered tax extension

    Chaves County residents affected by flood offered tax extension
    ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department is giving those affected by recent flooding in Chaves County more time to file their taxes.
    Story continues below
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    Taxpayers who own businesses or live in Chaves County can have their tax deadline extended by up to three mon
  • Chicken products sold at Costco recalled over potential listeria contamination

    Chicken products sold at Costco recalled over potential listeria contamination
    (NewsNation) — More chicken products sold at Costco have been recalled due to fears of listeria contamination, as part of a much larger recall of ready-to-eat chicken.The most recent recalls include Readywise 110 Serving Emergency Protein Bucket, Red's Southwestern Grill Chicken Mini Burritos, El Monterey Mexican Grill Chicken & Cheese Taquitos, Rana Chicken Truffle Carbonara, and Tagliatelle Grilled White Chicken & Portabello Mushroom Sauce.Costco typically contacts shoppers who h
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Santa Fe hazing, Roswell flooding, Cooler temperatures, Ladera lounge, Film industry

    KRQE Newsfeed: Santa Fe hazing, Roswell flooding, Cooler temperatures, Ladera lounge, Film industry
    Friday's Top Stories
    V-2 rocket launched from NM in 1948 captured first photo of Earth from spaceWhat’s happening around New Mexico October 25-31O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closureGolden Chile Awards highlight sustainable farming practicesAlbuquerque man sentenced to 6 years in prison for 2015 rapeWoman avoids jail time in Duran’s Central Pharmacy shooting caseBiden tries again at student loan cancellation, this time for those with financia
  • Cooler temperatures before a warm up over the weekend

    Cooler temperatures before a warm up over the weekend
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Despite some clouds with light showers around the Reserve, most are starting off with mostly clear skies and dry air, but it's a bit gustier from the East Plains to the Metro through Pecos River Valley, as well as near Las Cruces with east-northeasterly winds moving on through. The mixing of the air is allowing for temperatures to struggle to drop in metros areas like Albuquerque, but where conditions are less windy, temperatures are lower. Temperatures are ranging from
  • What's happening around New Mexico October 25-31

    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from October 25-31.Albuquerque
    October 25 Fix-it Clinic – From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the Solid Waste Management Department, in partnership with Fuse Makerspace will be giving people a chance to get broken household items repaired.October25 BCSO's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat – This free community event promises loads of fun with BCSO deputies and various specialty units ready to dish out candy and smiles going
  • V-2 rocket launched from New Mexico in 1948 captured first photo of Earth from space

    V-2 rocket launched from New Mexico in 1948 captured first photo of Earth from space
    WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – 78 years ago, the world got its first look at Earth from space and New Mexico played a key role in the effort.The day the Space Shuttle Columbia landed in New MexicoIt's a common sight today, seeing satellites and even the international space station cross the New Mexico night sky. But 10 years before Sputnik would ignite the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, V-2 rockets taken from Nazi Germany after World War 2 were fired from White
  • Las Cruces' Doug Eddings to umpire World Series

    Las Cruces' Doug Eddings to umpire World Series
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) - Las Cruces native and Major League Baseball umpire Doug Eddings has been awarded another World Series assignment, the highest honor for a big league umpire.Story continues below
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    Major League Baseball announced the field crew who would be working the 2024 World Series
  • Record high temperatures across parts of New Mexico Thursday

    Record high temperatures across parts of New Mexico Thursday
    After a record warm day, a cold front will bring in slightly cooler air Friday. Another warmup this weekend will bring more record heat Sunday and Monday.Record warm temperatures have returned to places like Albuquerque, Roswell, Carlsbad, and Truth or Consequences Thursday afternoon. A few more places may still break record high temperatures before the day is over. The good news is, a backdoor cold front will move into New Mexico overnight. It may bring a slightly breezy east wind into the Albu
  • Golden Chile Awards highlight sustainable farming practices in New Mexico

    Golden Chile Awards highlight sustainable farming practices in New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico farmers brought the heat to Thursday night's first-ever, in-person Golden Chile Awards. The event aims to educate the public on sustainable growing practices and making New Mexico more food secure.
    "Agriculture is our third largest economic sector in the state, and yet much of what is grown and raised here leaves the state. So, to be able to build out agriculture in our state...to go from 4% to 10.8% over the last five years is a huge leap that crea
  • New Mexico Film Office says busy production year is coming despite holiday slowdown

    New Mexico Film Office says busy production year is coming despite holiday slowdown
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While the fast-approaching holiday season slows down production, the New Mexico Film Office said that won't stop their momentum going into the new year.Story continues below
    Crime: Trial continues for man accused of killing ex-girlfriendABQ News: Black mold found at BernCo Animal Care ServicesTrending: Sandia National Laboratories set to open 25-year-old time capsule
    Fifteen productions are currently being filmed in New Mexico, including the Netflix series "Th
  • Santa Fe High School head football coach placed on leave amid hazing investigation

    Santa Fe High School head football coach placed on leave amid hazing investigation
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Santa Fe High School football head coach is on administrative leave Thursday night amid a hazing investigation. A spokesperson for Santa Fe Public Schools confirmed with KRQE News 13 that Andrew Martinez will be on leave for the remainder of the season. He also confirmed that several students on the football team have since been suspended.Bridge inspections to begin on Rio Grande Gorge BridgeThe school said Joey Jiron will be the interim head coach and Louan
  • El Malpais National Monument celebrates Bat Week with educational programs

    El Malpais National Monument celebrates Bat Week with educational programs
    GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – It's an animal synonymous with Halloween and at El Malpais National Monument and nationwide, researchers are celebrating Bat Week. Bat Week is celebrated on the last week of October and all week at El Malpais, scientists are teaching children and adults about the important role bats play in our ecosystem. Roswell City Council approves emergency declaration to aid in recovery efforts"They're very important for our agriculture, bats can eat more than their bod
  • O'Niell's owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closure

    O'Niell's owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closure
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a series of big losses for one of Albuquerque's most unique business districts just days apart from each other. Three Nob Hill restaurants said they've either closed or will be shutting their doors for good soon. Story continues below
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    A 30-year-staple in N
  • Albuquerque city leaders say Route 66 Visitor Center should open mid-2025

    Albuquerque city leaders say Route 66 Visitor Center should open mid-2025
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction on the Route 66 Visitor Center wrapped up in September 2022 with the promise of a museum, gift shop, taproom, and other tourist draws. But, two years after its completion, why hasn't the event space opened? City leaders gave a tour of the event space Thursday and revealed when they finally plan to open.Story continues below
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