Albuquerque news

• Police find missing man

  03-06-2017 17:28
  
  Police have found a missing 62-year-old man that prompted a Silver Alert on Friday.
  
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• Crews work on repairing Juan de Oñate Bridge in Española

  17-03-2026 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Work is underway on the historic Juan de oñate bridge in Española. Construction crews are repairing a destabilized pier on the bridge while working around higher-than-expected water levels in the Rio Grande. The contractor has added wooden beams and "rip-rap" to the riverbed to keep machinery above the water line. The bridge first [...]
  
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• City begins construction on Paseo del Norte and Unser Boulevard expansion

  17-03-2026 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The city broke ground on a major roadwork project today, expanding both Unser and Paseo del Norte Boulevard from two lanes to four, and installing new traffic signals along both roads. The city says it is the largest road project it has ever undertaken. Once completed, Unser will provide a continuous four-lane [...]
  
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• Family of fallen BCSO deputy hosts 17th Annual Street Survival Training for law enforcement

  17-03-2026 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement from across the state attended the 17th Annual Street Survival Training on Tuesday, a free safety workshop to honor a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy killed in the line of duty. Deputy James McGrane was shot and killed during a traffic stop back in 2006. McGrane's family has hosted the annual [...]
  
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• Western New Mexico University announces new president

  17-03-2026 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) — After a year-long search, Western New Mexico University's board of regents has officially appointed its next president. Jose Coll was announced as the university's 16th president. He served in the Marine Corps and as the provost for Western Oregon University. His presidency begins on July 1 under a three-year contract.
  
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• Valencia County Finance Director who fell for $2M email scam no longer works for county

  17-03-2026 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valencia County employee who made a $2 million mistake no longer works for the county. Emails show months of back and forth between the Valencia County Finance Director and a scammer, claiming to be from Bradbury Stamm, which is the company behind the construction of the new hospital. The imposter [...]
  
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• New Mexico Department of Health warns of heat-related illnesses as temperatures climb

  17-03-2026 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — As temperatures climb this week, health officials are warning the public about heat illness. New Mexico is one of 14 states that's expected to reach record-breaking heat much earlier than usual. Last year, there were 834 heat-related emergency room visits across the state. Children, adults over 65, and those with chronic health [...]
  
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• 'Youth Summit and Futures Fair' lays out career options for Albuquerque students

  17-03-2026 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A fair for high school students is aiming to help them forge a path forward after graduation. The Youth Summit and Futures Fair is an event designed to lay out options for students looking for a career. Teens and business gathered at Berna Facio Professional Development Center, where there was a variety [...]
  
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• LIST: These TV shows are set in New Mexico

  17-03-2026 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From expansive deserts to bustling city centers, there are plenty of stories to tell across New Mexico. While nearly 150 TV series have been filmed, either in part or in whole, in the state, how many shows actually take place in the Land of Enchantment? Here is a list of narrative shows that [...]
  
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• Otero ICE detention center operating under new agreement

  17-03-2026 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Otero County, New Mexico, is now operating under a new contract. Otero County commissioners approved extending the Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with the ICE and the Otero County Processing Center on Friday, March 13. The IGSA is the sole source of [...]
  
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• Medicinal cannabis may not help your anxiety or depression, study suggests

  17-03-2026 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  Researchers have suggested it may not be effective in treating some of the most common conditions it's prescribed for.
  
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• Lollapalooza lineup for 2026 festival revealed: Who's headlining?

  17-03-2026 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  The 2026 festival will take over Chicago's Grant Park between July 30 and Aug. 2.
  
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• Retired admiral: 'We might have been a little late' asking for help in Strait of Hormuz

  17-03-2026 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  A retired admiral on Monday accused the U.S. of having "been a little late" to ask for help from allied countries in its conflict with Iran and with reopening the closed Strait of Hormuz. "Well, I definitely think we want allies," Vice Adm. John W. "Fozzie" Miller told "On Balance" host Leland Vittert on NewsNation, [...]
  
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• 867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line

  17-03-2026 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  It likely won't be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309.
  
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• Would you need a passport, REAL ID to vote if SAVE Act passes?

  17-03-2026 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  The SAVE Act is about to take center stage in the Senate, potentially bringing new, strict identification requirements impacting how you vote.
  
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• Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's security guard falsely posed as federal agent using a fake name

  17-03-2026 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett confirmed a member of her security team was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers after a standoff in a hospital parking garage last week. The Dallas Police Department (DPD) said the security guard used a fake name, made fraudulent businesses, and possessed stolen firearms and vehicles.
  
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• Want your tax refund before June? Don't forget this step

  17-03-2026 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  Officials previously warned some refunds could be temporarily frozen.
  
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• Diesel crosses $5 per gallon average in the US

  17-03-2026 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  A month ago, before the conflict began, diesel prices in the U.S. averaged about $3.65 per gallon.
  
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• Conservative YouTuber criticized over pushing ‘Jewish invasion’ in New Jersey video

  17-03-2026 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  A YouTube personality popular on the political right is facing pushback for promoting a video from another online influencer purporting to expose what it calls a "Jewish invasion" in New Jersey. Nick Shirley, who has risen to prominence on social media in recent months highlighting what he argues is fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars [...]
  
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• What does the Spring Equinox mean for New Mexico?

  17-03-2026 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The spring equinox is on Friday, March 20. The spring equinox is the direct halfway point between the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year, and the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. This creates equal day and night lengths during the equinox. We see [...]
  
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• NASA confirms 'boom' in Ohio was 17,000-pound meteor

  17-03-2026 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  NASA has confirmed that a loud "boom" reported across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday morning was a meteor.
  
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• Record March heat moves into New Mexico this week

  17-03-2026 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  Much warmer temperatures have been moving into the state today. Record-breaking heat will start settling into New Mexico by Wednesday as an area of high pressure begins building to our west. This ridge will strengthen and moves closer to New Mexico by Thursday, it will bring some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the [...]
  
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• Albuquerque serial burglar takes plea deal for multiple charges

  17-03-2026 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A serial thief, whose criminal history goes back more than a decade, took a plea deal in court Tuesday morning. Ricky Roybal burglarized dozens of businesses across the Albuquerque metro. During his burglaries, he stole things from money to lottery tickets and laundry detergent. Judge Emeterio Rudolfo released Roybal to mental health [...]
  
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• APD holds news conference on I-40 standoff that ended in police shooting

  17-03-2026 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Police Department is holding a news conference on Tuesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. to release further details about an officer-involved shooting from February, where 51-year-old Roman Kirby was shot and killed following an hours-long SWAT standoff near I-40. KRQE News 13 will live stream the news conference on this [...]
  
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• 'Exciting things around the corner': Prepping for Albuquerque Restaurant Week 2026

  17-03-2026 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Helping local restaurants get more business and exposure, while also providing patrons with a good deal. That's the overall goal for Albuquerque Restaurant Week, which is back this year from April 17 to 26. "I'm excited that more people kind of are looking forward to it," said New Mexico Restaurant Association CEO [...]
  
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• New cabins and more opening at Coyote Creek State Park

  17-03-2026 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Parks Division is opening a new campground at Coyote Creek State Park. The campground is set to open on March 28 and will include cabins and RV sites. There will be five RV sites with electricity, water hookups, and modern shelters, including one accessible site. The Aserradero Loop [...]
  
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• No injuries reported after crews respond to fire at home in Albuquerque

  17-03-2026 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Early Tuesday morning Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire at a single story house. Fire crews arrived on scene and reported a fire at the back of a residence on the 200 block of Espanola St. NE. AFR says the fire primarily involved a shed in the back yard [...]
  
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• What's in Trump's SAVE America Act

  17-03-2026 15:27 via krqe.com
  
  President Donald Trump's push to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is taking center stage this week in the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle amid unified Democratic opposition. 
  
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• History says only these five teams will win the Men's NCAA Basketball Championship

  17-03-2026 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  While it may be tempting to pick a sleeper 3-seed to take home the trophy, history shows that picking the winner is much simpler than you'd think.
  
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• Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. None have talked to him recently

  17-03-2026 15:23 via krqe.com
  
  Representatives for the four living former presidents said none have been in touch with Trump recently.
  
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