• Violence against the homeless, domestic violence on the rise: APD releases 2024 homicide statistics

    Violence against the homeless, domestic violence on the rise: APD releases 2024 homicide statistics
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque police saw new highs and lows in homicide cases last year; while August was a record month for the number of homicides in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) solved the vast majority of those cases last year.Story continues below
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  • SpaceX to test upgraded reusable ship in Thursday launch

    SpaceX to test upgraded reusable ship in Thursday launch
    Livestream courtesy of SpaceX.BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has its sights set on Thursday for the liftoff of its seventh Starship rocket.On Thursday, the 60-minute test window opens at 4 p.m. CTSpaceX says it will"launch a new generation ship with significant upgrades, attempt Starship’s first payload deployment test, fly multiple reentry experiments geared towards ship catch and reuse, and launch and return the Super Heavy booster."Wendy Williams: 'I am not cognitively
  • SpaceX catches its Starship rocket back at the launch pad, but the spacecraft is destroyed

    SpaceX catches its Starship rocket back at the launch pad, but the spacecraft is destroyed
    Video courtesy of SpaceX.BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, catching the booster back at the pad but losing contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out.The spacecraft was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights. SpaceX had packed it with 10 dummy satellites for practice at releasing them. It was the first flight of th
  • Official portraits of Donald Trump, JD Vance are released

    Official portraits of Donald Trump, JD Vance are released
    (NEXSTAR) – Not waiting until after his inauguration, on Thursday President-elect Donald Trump gave the country a look at what he says are the official portraits of himself and Vice President JD Vance.The photos were revealed on Trump's website in a post titled "Official Portraits Released — And They Go Hard ????" and show Trump with his signature near-scowl and Vance with arms crossed, smiling. Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, diesBoth men posed before an Am
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  • New Mexico Department of Justice proposes legislation on hazing and cyberbullying

    New Mexico Department of Justice proposes legislation on hazing and cyberbullying
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is urging state lawmakers to get stricter on hazing this upcoming session. Attorney General Raúl Torrez has proposed legislation that would establish penalties for hazing as a crime. The proposal comes after the New Mexico Department of Justice report on the New Mexico State hazing scandal which revealed a toxic culture within the men's basketball program program.Penalties from the proposal would be:
    Misdemeanor: Par
  • State provides assistance to NM homeowners to avoid foreclosure

    State provides assistance to NM homeowners to avoid foreclosure
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico homeowners facing financial difficulties with their mortgage payments are eligible for free assistance from the state. The state hopes this assistance will help prevent foreclosures.In partnership with United South Broadway Corporation (USBC), eligible homeowners can access HUD-certified Housing Counseling and legal services to navigate their foreclosure options, including loan modifications, mediation, and loan reinstatement. This program provides
  • Los Alamos Ice Rink hosting Nuclear Shootout hockey tournament this weekend

    Los Alamos Ice Rink hosting Nuclear Shootout hockey tournament this weekend
    LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Ice Rink is bringing back the Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament this weekend. It will start on Friday and end on Sunday with competitive teams across the nation participating including the University of New Mexico.You can buy tickets at the ice rink. The first match will be on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
    Tournament Schedule:
    Friday
    5:30 PM – Santa Clara University vs. Texas A&M University8:00 PM – University of New Mexico vs. A
  • New Mexico receives $5.5M to clean up orphaned oil, gas wells

    New Mexico receives $5.5M to clean up orphaned oil, gas wells
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico will receive $5.5 million in federal funds to plug 10 orphaned oil and gas wells.The money will also go toward remediating two well sites and restoring the surface at dozens of plugged wells.Story continues below
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  • What to know about RedNote, a TikTok alternative

    What to know about RedNote, a TikTok alternative
    (The Hill) – TikTok patrons are turning to a new platform in light of the nationwide ban set to shut down the app on Sunday. RedNote, a Chinese short-form video platform, is gaining ground as users look for an alternative to the social media company owned by the China's ByteDance.TheRedNote app, referred to as Xiaohongshu in Chinese, which translates to “Little Red Book,” is also owned by a Chinese company. It was among the top downloaded free apps
  • Albuquerque man sentenced to 18 months of probation for fleeing police

    Albuquerque man sentenced to 18 months of probation for fleeing police
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who police said has been a recurring problem pled guilty for aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer. According to a criminal complaint, Mohammed Abdulwahhab was caught speeding during a street racing operation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office last year.Video shows Santa Fe man accused of spending the night inside a WalmartBut this is not his first time doing this. In 2020, Abdulwahhab was arrested for fleeing polic
  • Albuquerque man who committed violent crime spree, including double murder, sentenced

    Albuquerque man who committed violent crime spree, including double murder, sentenced
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree that began with a double murder in 2020.On Sept. 7, 2020, Dakota Briscoe used a handgun to attack two men in their yard near Central and Atrisco and then torched their bodies inside of a car, according to the evidence presented in court. Briscoe then attempted multiple armed car jackings while evading arrest and successfully took one vehicle.Story continues
  • Milder, drier, & windier before New Mexico snow

    Milder, drier, & windier before New Mexico snow
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rising temperatures are occurring after a cold start but not as cold compared to yesterday morning. Despite some clouds in far-northern mountain areas, especially though in southern New Mexico, it's mostly sunny with the dry air. Temperatures for nearly all were still below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder earlier, but temperatures will rise with even drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Leftover low-l
  • El Paso man sentenced for supervising smuggling organization

    El Paso man sentenced for supervising smuggling organization
    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso man was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to over four years in prison after conspiring with others to transport migrants who had illegally entered the U.S. from April 2021 through November 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office from the Western District of Texas.The U.S. Attorney's Office says since 2021, Mark Anthony Holguin, 28, supervised a smuggling organization that helped transport a significant number of migrants from the Republic
  • David Lynch, director of 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet' dies at 78, family says

    David Lynch, director of 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet' dies at 78, family says
    (NEXSTAR) – David Lynch, the filmmaker known for titles including “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died, as first announced in a message posted to his official Facebook page.Lynch was 78.“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” reads the Facebook post, which featured an image of Lynch and a guitar. “We would appreciate some privacy at this t
  • David Lynch, director of 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet' and more, dies at 78, family says

    David Lynch, director of 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet' and more, dies at 78, family says
    (NEXSTAR) – David Lynch, the filmmaker and director behind such movies as “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died, his family announced in a message posted to his official Facebook page.Lynch was 78.“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” reads the Facebook post, which featured an image of Lynch and a guitar. “We would appreciate some privacy
  • Wendy Williams says she's 'not cognitively impaired' in radio interview: 'I feel like I am in prison'

    Wendy Williams says she's 'not cognitively impaired' in radio interview: 'I feel like I am in prison'
    (NewsNation) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams said she is not “cognitively impaired” and has been "trapped" in an emotionally abusive conservatorship in her first interview since the airing of a controversial documentary about her dementia diagnosis.  Williams, 60, made these claims during a call to the radio show "The Breakfast Club" on Thursday. "I am not cognitively impaired, you know what I'm saying? But I feel like I am in prison. … I am definit
  • Drone collides with paraglider, forcing emergency landing

    Drone collides with paraglider, forcing emergency landing
    SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A paraglider who took off from Torrey Pines State Reserve in California was forced to make an emergency landing when a drone became entwined in his parachute.The paraglider, who shared a Go-Pro video of the run-in on YouTube, says the collision caused two tears to the parachute and cut two lines, among other damages. Thankfully, he was uninjured in the incident.Drone collision at Torrey Pines Glider Port on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (Courtesy of Wind Hunter)The incident hap
  • Louisiana governor relocating homeless people ahead of Super Bowl

    Louisiana governor relocating homeless people ahead of Super Bowl
    (The Hill) -- Louisiana authorities are clearing homeless encampments around the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ahead of next month's Super Bowl.Gov. Jeff Landry (R) announced the sweep in an executive order Monday, framing the “strategy on homelessness” as a way to secure areas in the state ahead of the big event.The news comes after the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, when a man drove a pickup truck down busy Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.In his announcement, Land
  • City of Española agrees to pay $3.9M to resolve claims that it trespassed on pueblo land

    City of Española agrees to pay $3.9M to resolve claims that it trespassed on pueblo land
    ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Española has agreed to pay $3.9 million to resolve claims that it trespassed on Santa Clara Pueblo Land.
    The city entered into a settlement agreement with the United States of America, the City of the Pueblo of Santa Clara, according to the Department of Justice. The lawsuit was filed by the United States in 2016, alleging that Española’s water and sewer lines were trespassing on Santa Clara's lands following the expi
  • Adobe Theater presents 'Now & Then'

    Adobe Theater presents 'Now & Then'
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Adobe Theater is getting ready to begin its 68th season. To kick it off, they are presenting Sean Grennan's play "Now and Then." Albuquerque museum hosts first ‘Third Thursday’ event of new year"Now and Then," takes place one night in 1981. Jamie is closing at a bar when a last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend $2,000 to sit and have a drink with him.
    The play runs from January 24 to February 9. Shows are Friday and Saturday
  • Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies

    Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies
    (NEXSTAR) — Mr. Baseball himself, Bob Uecker, has died, the Milwaukee Brewers confirmed on Thursday. He was 90."Today we take on the heaviest of burdens," the Brewers wrote in a statement shared on X. "Today, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Bob Uecker."In a statement released by the club, Uecker’s family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023.“Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spirit to
  • Sub-freezing temperatures, sunshine forecast for Trump inauguration

    Sub-freezing temperatures, sunshine forecast for Trump inauguration
    (The Hill) -- Sub-freezing temperatures and sunshine are forecast for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday.The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few inches of snow, freezing temperatures and blustery winds.According to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS), the high temperature for next Monday will be close to 24 degrees, alongside some sunshine. On Monday night, the
  • TikTok CEO attending Trump inauguration

    TikTok CEO attending Trump inauguration
    (The Hill) -- TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, one day after a potential ban of the video-sharing platform could take effect in the U.S., according to a source familiar with the plans.Chew joins a growing list of technology executives expected to attend the inauguration as they seek to court Trump as he heads back to the Oval Office. Trump ally and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are among the tech
  • 'Very obsessed': 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC now getting a gate

    'Very obsessed': 'Sex and the City' brownstone in NYC now getting a gate
    MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – If you’re a “Sex and the City” fan, you know Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic brownstone.On the show, Carrie lives on the Upper East Side, but the exteriors of the apartment were actually filmed in the West Village. Fans from around the world visit the brownstone.Now, the real-life owners are taking steps to protect themselves from tourists. Facts about the Declaration of Independence you may not knowThrough six seasons, two movies, and two seasons
  • One of NASA's stuck astronauts steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit

    One of NASA's stuck astronauts steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago.Suni Williams, the station's commander, had to tackle some overdue outdoor repair work alongside NASA's Nick Hague. They emerged as the orbiting lab sailed 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Turkmenistan.“I'm coming out,” Williams rad
  • Jack Hoffman, the young cancer patient who ran for a famous 2013 touchdown, dies at 19

    Jack Hoffman, the young cancer patient who ran for a famous 2013 touchdown, dies at 19
    (AP) – Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old when he ran for a touchdown during the Cornhuskers' 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.Kylie Dockter, executive director of the Team Jack Foundation, said Hoffman died of brain cancer early Wednesday at his home in Atkinson, Nebraska. Medical tests in October confirmed new and more aggressive tumors had developed.FILE - Cancer survivor Jack Hoffman befo
  • 'We’ve lost two amazing animals:' Harbor seal, Chilean flamingo at Chicago zoo die from bird flu

    'We’ve lost two amazing animals:' Harbor seal, Chilean flamingo at Chicago zoo die from bird flu
    CHICAGO (WGN) — A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo died from avian influenza last week, zoo officials confirmed Wednesday.According to a spokesperson for the zoo, testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was the cause of death for a Chilean flamingo on Jan. 8 and a harbor seal on Jan. 9.Zoo officials said the harbor seal, named Slater, was 7 years old and known for his rambunctious and curious nature. He was described as a quick learne
  • 2025 Grammys to proceed with focus on wildfire relief. Here's what you can expect

    2025 Grammys to proceed with focus on wildfire relief. Here's what you can expect
    NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the Recording Academy has refocused its aim to support relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.Here’s what you need to know about watching the 2025 Grammys, including how
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Police chase, Financial literacy classes for high schoolers, Calm and windy, Flamenco program, ABQ BioPark unique resident

    KRQE Newsfeed: Police chase, Financial literacy classes for high schoolers, Calm and windy, Flamenco program, ABQ BioPark unique resident
    Thursday's Top StoriesVideo shows Santa Fe man accused of spending the night inside a WalmartBill aims to encourage schools to ban phones from the classroom in New MexicoNew Mexico senator backs Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of TransportationAlbuquerque launches survey to look into how many people have a career in the artsAPD: Albuquerque sees decrease in car thefts
    Thursday's Five Facts
    [1] VIDEO: APD helicopter video shows officers chasing suspect who tried to hide in a bush - A new video s
  • Man sought after 'So I raped you' Facebook message being extradited to US

    Man sought after 'So I raped you' Facebook message being extradited to US
    PARIS (AP) — French Appeal Court prosecutors said an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was being extradited Thursday to the United States.The Appeal Court prosecutors’ office in Metz, in northeastern France, said Ian Cleary was handed over to U.S. authorities at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.This undated wanted poster, provided by the U.S.
  • Kirtland Elementary teacher honored nationally with Milken Educator Award

    Kirtland Elementary teacher honored nationally with Milken Educator Award
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico teacher is now receiving national recognition for her dedication to education. Rashinda Billie, a fifth-grade teacher at Kirtland Elementary, was surprised with her Milken Educator Award, along with a $25,000 check at a school assembly Thursday.
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  • Mild & breezy before winter storm moves into New Mexico

    Mild & breezy before winter storm moves into New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cold air but not as cold air is the big weather story this morning as compared to Wednesday morning. Despite some clouds in far-northern mountain areas, as well as South New Mexico, with mostly clear skies with the dry air. Temperatures for nearly all are still below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but temperatures will rise with even drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Forecast Continues Below
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  • Mild & breezy before New Mexico winter storm

    Mild & breezy before New Mexico winter storm
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cold air but not as cold air is the big weather story this morning as compared to yesterday morning. Despite some clouds in far-northern mountain areas, as well as South New Mexico, with mostly clear skies with the dry air. Temperatures for nearly all are still below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but temperatures will rise with even drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Leftover low-level moisture f
  • Arctic air, snow returns to New Mexico this weekend

    Arctic air, snow returns to New Mexico this weekend
    Warmer weather will continue to move into New Mexico through Friday. Then a winter storm will bring snow and Arctic air back into the state starting Saturday.More sunshine has helped to bring warmer weather back into New Mexico Wednesday with high temperatures a degree to several degrees warmer than yesterday. Sunny, dry, and calm weather will return again Thursday afternoon as high temperatures climb back to around average again for this time of year.
    A weak weather disturbance will move throug
  • New Mexico flamenco classes aim to inspire young learners

    New Mexico flamenco classes aim to inspire young learners
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As you walk down the hall at Mesa Verde Community Center, you might hear what sounds like rhythms of applause or Palmas echoing throughout. At the sight of noise-making shoes and patterned skirts, it becomes clear; that this is a flamenco class.Story continues below
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  • VIDEO: APD helicopter video shows officers chasing suspect who tried to hide in a bush

    VIDEO: APD helicopter video shows officers chasing suspect who tried to hide in a bush
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows Albuquerque police using its helicopter to hunt down a suspected drunk driver who they say rammed into one of their police cars.Story continues below
    Crime: New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler’s deathCommunity: New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfiresNational: United Airlines flight returns to O’Hare after hitting coyote during takeoff
    The helicopter video showed APD's helicopter zer
  • Bill aims to encourage schools to ban phones from the classroom in New Mexico

    Bill aims to encourage schools to ban phones from the classroom in New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s been a contentious topic for years, phones in schools. Now, days until the next legislative session, one lawmaker has filed a bill that would incentivize school districts to limit student cellphone use.Story continues below
    Crime: New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler’s deathCommunity: New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfiresNational: United Airlines flight returns to O’Hare after hitting coyote d
  • Albuquerque Public Schools mandate financial literacy class for graduation

    Albuquerque Public Schools mandate financial literacy class for graduation
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools will now require students to complete a financial literacy class to graduate. The school board approved the measure Wednesday night. It aligns with legislation signed into law last year which requires school districts across the state to implement the changes. Albuquerque Public Schools changes date for students to take SAT exam to April 2The new rule will impact students entering the ninth grade the next school year. APS said the
  • Albuquerque Public Schools add financial literacy class to graduation requirements

    Albuquerque Public Schools add financial literacy class to graduation requirements
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools will now require students to complete a financial literacy class to graduate. The school board approved the measure Wednesday night. It aligns with legislation signed into law last year which requires school districts across the state to implement the changes. Albuquerque Public Schools changes date for students to take SAT exam to April 2The new rule will impact students entering the ninth grade the next school year. APS said the
  • New Mexico senator considers Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation

    New Mexico senator considers Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan shared a personal story explaining his support for the Republican nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Wisconsin representative Sean Duffy to lead the department. The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with maintaining the nation's aviation system, highways, railroads, and ports. Pam Bondi grilled over Trump’s influence at AG hearing: 5 takeawaysDuffy said he is "safety-f
  • New Mexico senator backs Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation

    New Mexico senator backs Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan shared a personal story explaining his support for the Republican nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Wisconsin representative Sean Duffy to lead the department. The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with maintaining the nation's aviation system, highways, railroads, and ports. Pam Bondi grilled over Trump’s influence at AG hearing: 5 takeawaysDuffy said he is "safety-f
  • New Mexico senator backs GOP nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation

    New Mexico senator backs GOP nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan shared a personal story explaining his support for the Republican nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Wisconsin representative Sean Duffy to lead the department. The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with maintaining the nation's aviation system, highways, railroads, and ports. Pam Bondi grilled over Trump’s influence at AG hearing: 5 takeawaysDuffy said he is "safety-f
  • CYFD holding rapid hiring event on January 23

    CYFD holding rapid hiring event on January 23
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department is hosting a rapid hiring event at Expo New Mexico on January 23. The department is hiring for a number of positions including in protective services, family services, and behavioral health services. Albuquerque launches survey to gauge size of those with careers in the artsThe department said people need to bring their resume, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts of the highest lev
  • Jose Murillo sets blocks record at ENMU

    Jose Murillo sets blocks record at ENMU
    PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Jose Murillo is now in a category of his own at ENMU. The former Highland Hornets and current Greyhounds star basketball player is now the ENMU all-time leader in career blocks.The Greyhounds junior big man recorded his 106 block during Eastern's game against Angelo State this week. Murillo still has 13 regular season games, the conference tournament and another year of eligibility to add to his total."It was amazing news," said Murillo. "I was really surprised
  • Crash kills motorcyclist in northeast Albuquerque

    Crash kills motorcyclist in northeast Albuquerque
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist. Officers responded to the crash around 5:30 p.m. at Louisiana Blvd. and Uptown Blvd.
    The motorcyclist died on scene. The other driver had non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation.
  • Retired U.S. Air Force colonel leading New Mexico Office of Military Base Planning and Support

    Retired U.S. Air Force colonel leading New Mexico Office of Military Base Planning and Support
    SANTA FE, N.M. / BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Texas A&M University alumni is now leading New Mexico’s Office of Military Base Planning and Support.Story continues below
    Crime: New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler’s deathCommunity: New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfiresNational: United Airlines flight returns to O’Hare after hitting coyote during takeoff
    Colonel Megan A. Cornett is a retired U.S. Air Force officer with ex
  • Video shows Santa Fe man accused of spending the night inside a Walmart

    Video shows Santa Fe man accused of spending the night inside a Walmart
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has obtained footage of the man who spent the night in a Santa Fe Walmart and had free run of the store on Christmas day. Store surveillance footage showed him making himself at home, eating food, and loading up carts with goods.Story continues below
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  • APD: Albuquerque sees decrease in car thefts

    APD: Albuquerque sees decrease in car thefts
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department announced the city is seeing a decrease in car thefts. From 2016 to 2018, Albuquerque ranked number one for car thefts across the U.S according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The city has now dropped to number six on the list.Woman pleads guilty to killing teen in downtown AlbuquerqueAPD Chief Harold Medina said while the city has seen a decrease, the state as a whole saw more auto thefts last year. "Last year,
  • Albuquerque launches survey to look into how many people have a career in the arts

    Albuquerque launches survey to look into how many people have a career in the arts
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On par with construction and manufacturing, more than 70,000 of New Mexico's jobs are in the arts. But just how big is the art economy in Albuquerque? "Community listening is a great place for us to understand where the holes are, not just where we see them, but where everyone else feels them," said April Chalay, Executive Director of 516 Arts.
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  • Albuquerque launches survey to gauge size of those with careers in the arts

    Albuquerque launches survey to gauge size of those with careers in the arts
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On par with construction and manufacturing, more than 70,000 of New Mexico's jobs are in the arts. But just how big is the art economy in Albuquerque? "Community listening is a great place for us to understand where the holes are, not just where we see them, but where everyone else feels them," said April Chalay, Executive Director of 516 Arts.
    Story continues below
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