• Dusty for some with rain, snow, & colder air

    Dusty for some with rain, snow, & colder air
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fast-moving wispy clouds are occasionally passing through but it's mostly clear for most with calmer westerly winds than yesterday afternoon, but strong enough still that the winds are allowing for air to descend down the east slopes of the mountains while leading to a warmer effect at the dry surface, resulting in the above-normal temperatures to start off earlier in the Rio Grande Valley to southern communities of New Mexico with many dropping to the 50s to the 60s ea
  • Rescued Bobcat kitten to be taken care of by New Mexico Wildlife Center

    Rescued Bobcat kitten to be taken care of by New Mexico Wildlife Center
    ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A bobcat kitten found alone near a trail in Sandoval County was rescued by hikers and the New Mexico Wildlife Center. The kitten was found with thorns and cactus spines stuck in her face and paws. The wildlife center said there was no sign of the kitten's mother or siblings anywhere. Hikers took the orphaned kitten in their backpack and drove her all the way up to the wildlife center hospital in Española. Safety concerns raised after sizeable
  • Safety concerns raised after sizeable hole seen on I-40 bridge near Santa Rosa

    Safety concerns raised after sizeable hole seen on I-40 bridge near Santa Rosa
    GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –A hole in the middle of a New Mexico interstate bridge has raised panic for some drivers and people near Santa Rosa, but the state says, while it might look bad, it's nothing big to worry about. New Mexico Department of Transportation crews learned about the bridge hole on Wednesday morning, after drivers called it in.Story continues below
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  • Video: Santa Ana police officer arrested for DUI and alleged battery

    Video: Santa Ana police officer arrested for DUI and alleged battery
    RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police Department officers were shocked after stopping an intoxicated driver and realizing it was one of their own. Video showed that when police arrived to find one of their former officers behind the wheel after getting reports that he was involved in domestic violence and may be a danger to himself.  Story continues below
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  • New Albuquerque Public Schools program lets freshman choose career path

    New Albuquerque Public Schools program lets freshman choose career path
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is calling it "a new era" in how the district runs its high schools, allowing students to change what they're learning based on a career path they pick as early as freshman year. It starts in the fall, and APS is calling it "The Academies of Albuquerque" at two east side high schools.
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  • Albuquerque teen convicted of killing woman trying to get her stolen car back

    Albuquerque teen convicted of killing woman trying to get her stolen car back
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 14-year-old is now a convicted murderer, for what he did two years ago, when he shot and killed a woman trying to get her stolen car back. However, because of his age, he can only be locked up for six years.Story continues below
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  • UNM golf advances to NCAA championships

    UNM golf advances to NCAA championships
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's golf team has advanced to the NCAA championships for a third consecutive season. UNM punched its ticket by way of a third place finish at the Tallahassee regional on Wednesday.During the three-round tournament, the Lobos shot -14. The team was in a solid position to qualify with top-five finish and solidified its spot with a round of -12 on Wednesday.Individually, the Lobos were led by senior Carson Herron at -3 for the tournament. He finished
  • Holly Holm returns to boxing on Jake Paul card

    Holly Holm returns to boxing on Jake Paul card
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holly Holm is back in boxing. After a 12-year hiatus from the sport, "The Preachers Daughter" is returning to the ring in June and will be featured on Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions card.In her first fight since 2013, Holm will face Mexican fighter Yolanda Vega (10-0). The bout will be in the lightweight division with ten, two-minute rounds.Holm vs Vega will be one of the preliminary fights for Jake Paul's main event bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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  • Calmer weather moves in through the end of the week

    Calmer weather moves in through the end of the week
    After a windy couple of days, calmer weather will move in through Friday. Breezy to windy conditions will return this weekend.It's another windy day across New Mexico Wednesday with widespread wind gusts over 40 mph. A few places have seen 50+ mph wind gusts today as well. Areas of blowing dust have also been reported across southern New Mexico with several Dust Storm Warnings in effect. It's a cooler day across New Mexico today too with high temperatures as much as 20° cooler compared to ye
  • High school recruit from Sacramento commits to Lobos

    High school recruit from Sacramento commits to Lobos
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men' basketball team has landed another incoming high school recruit. Sir Marius Jones, a 6-4 guard from Sacramento, CA, announced his commitment on Wednesday.Jones was previously committed to play at UC Irvine. Lobos assistant coach Michael Wilder was previously on the Anteaters staff.During his high school career, Jones played for Sacramento High School. He received multiple awards including player of the year, All-Section and All-City first-team
  • Roswell police arrest man in connection to stabbing and sexual assault of woman

    Roswell police arrest man in connection to stabbing and sexual assault of woman
    ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) — A Roswell man has been arrested in connection to the stabbing and sexual assault of a homeless woman last week. Police say Roy Armstrong, 19, has been charged with criminal sexual penetration, attempt to commit a felony, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and tampering with evidence. Two more suspects arrested in connection to Barelas Community Center shootingThe charges stem back to last Monday shortly past 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Pennsylvania A
  • Report: Homeless count in New Mexico 2-4 times higher than previously recorded

    Report: Homeless count in New Mexico 2-4 times higher than previously recorded
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health released a study that uses a new method of estimating the homeless population. Their research is showing numbers two-to-four times higher than previous estimates. Other population counts, like the Point in Time Count, rely on large numbers of volunteers, counting people on the streets and in shelters. Police investigating crash into wall of restaurant in northwest AlbuquerqueThis new method looks at medical data. They're counting
  • New Mexico Senator asks for clarification on plans for southern border defense zone

    New Mexico Senator asks for clarification on plans for southern border defense zone
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) has sent a letter to the United States Department of Defense asking for clarification about the land on New Mexico's southern border that was transferred to the military. The senator, along with other members of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed concern to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsiteThey're worried U.S. citizens who en
  • Two more suspects arrested in connection to Barelas Community Center shooting

    Two more suspects arrested in connection to Barelas Community Center shooting
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two more murder suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Barelas Community Center in early April of this year. Police say Nathaniel Gutierrez, 18, and Jeffrey Jojola, 21, are facing several charges relating to Michael Gallegos' murder. This is the third arrest made in this case, with Robert Rodriguez, 18, being taken into custody in late April. 120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bustAccording to the A
  • Albuquerque Reliques: A mural at Civic Plaza representing resiliency

    Albuquerque Reliques: A mural at Civic Plaza representing resiliency
    Albuquerque Reliques is a web series taking a look at landmarks and oddities in the area.
    Pt I. – ‘Cruising San Mateo’ stands the test of time
    Pt. II - Story behind the ‘Transformers’ sculptures downtownALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — You can find murals all around Albuquerque. Some are privately funded, some are funded by the county, and others are funded by the city's public art program, which has helped to bring 45 murals to life in just over 10 years.
  • New Mexico Corrections Department holds state-wide job fair on May 14

    New Mexico Corrections Department holds state-wide job fair on May 14
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Corrections Department is holding multiple job fairs on May 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. They're looking for correction officers, as well as roles in admin, education, and probation/parole.Story continues below
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  • Call for volunteers to place flags at Santa Fe National Cemetery

    Call for volunteers to place flags at Santa Fe National Cemetery
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Cemetery is asking for volunteers to help them place flags ahead of Memorial Day on Monday. Officials are looking to honor fallen military and veterans with flag placements throughout the cemetery. Moon mission: New discoveries still remain for the 50 year old Apollo 17If interested in helping, you're asked to meet at the flagpole and rostrum this Saturday, May 24 at 8 a.m. They will provide the flags and tools in designated areas througho
  • 'It energizes downtown': Albuquerque Food Truck Fridays bring variety to Civic Plaza

    'It energizes downtown': Albuquerque Food Truck Fridays bring variety to Civic Plaza
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — From March to November, various food trucks gather at Civic Plaza every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's part of a program ran by the City of Albuquerque through the One Albuquerque Initiative.Story continues below
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  • Sandia National Laboratories introduces new director

    Sandia National Laboratories introduces new director
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new face is in charge at Sandia National Laboratories. The labs formally welcomed their latest director, Lauren McGill, during a media briefing Wednesday morning. She has 30 years in the defense industry, having previously served as the labs' Deputy Director for Nuclear Deterrence and Chief Technology Officer. Bernalillo County Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project slated to begin in fall 2025 "At heart, I'm an engineering geek, and I'm like a kid in a candy s
  • Police investigating crash into wall of restaurant in northwest Albuquerque

    Police investigating crash into wall of restaurant in northwest Albuquerque
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are still trying to figure out what happened after a vehicle crashed into a wall of a Pei Wei early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to reports of a crash at the restaurant on Coors Bypass near Ellison Dr.NMDOT addresses hole in I-40 west bridge deck in Santa RosaThey say a vehicle rolled into traffic and hit a light pole on southbound Coors Blvd. before crashing into the wall of the Pei Wei. APD said the driver "seemed disoriented."
  • Jury convicts Albuquerque man who was arrested during online sex sting operation

    Jury convicts Albuquerque man who was arrested during online sex sting operation
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was arrested as part of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s online predator undercover chat operation was found guilty in court Wednesday.A jury convicted Mahmoud Telfah of child solicitation by electronic communication device and meets with a child, as well as sexual exploitation of children by prostitution (hires) (attempt). Albuquerque father charged in 5-month-old daughter’s death changes pleaTelfah connected with an underco
  • Watch: Man gets 20th impaired driving arrest while allegedly driving drunk in Ohio

    Watch: Man gets 20th impaired driving arrest while allegedly driving drunk in Ohio
    NORWALK, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio man was arrested after receiving his 20th OVI citation (operating a vehicle impaired) while allegedly driving under the influence earlier this month. According to an incident report from the Norwalk Police Department, an officer was traveling behind a white van on May 2 around 12:45 a.m. The van was driving at 15 mph on a stretch of road where the speed limit was 25 mph. It then sped up to proper speed and slowed back down to 15 mph in a 35 mph zone.The o
  • Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school, fire station in western Maryland

    Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school, fire station in western Maryland
    ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WDCW) — Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school Tuesday afternoon as water began to breach the second floor, according to local officials.Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also inundated with floodwaters after hours of heavy rain. The heavy rain left the Westernport fire station damaged and drenched in pools of water.Officials reassured the public that students and staff were safe as concerned parents and o
  • 'Love Island' contestant charged with domestic violence in Salt Lake City

    'Love Island' contestant charged with domestic violence in Salt Lake City
    SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – A TV personality known for his role as a contestant on "Love Island USA" and "The Challenge: USA" was charged with multiple felonies, according to court documents filed Monday.Cashel Barnett, 34, was charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, both third-degree felonies, on Friday, May 9. He is also facing two misdemeanor charges of assault. States with the most UFO sightingsOn April 24, a woman reported an incident to the Salt
  • Albuquerque father charged in 5-month-old daughter’s death changes plea

    Albuquerque father charged in 5-month-old daughter’s death changes plea
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man changed his plea in connection with the death of his infant daughter three years ago.Adam Garcia pleaded no contest to child abuse resulting in death in court Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the University of New Mexico Hospital in February 2022 after Garcia’s 5-month-old daughter was taken to the hospital with a brain bleed.She died about a month later. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the baby had sev
  • Applications to open for 2026 Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant

    Applications to open for 2026 Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Applications will soon be accepted for the Fiscal Year 2026 New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant. The state-funded grant is open to New Mexico-based companies already involved in Phase I or II of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) federal programs."This grant assists early-stage companies in product readiness with the goal of market entry, sales, expansion, and job creation
  • Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsite

    Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsite
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Enough trash to fill two 50-yard dumpsters was recently removed from a campsite in the Santa Fe National Forest that has had issues with trash dumping in the past.The trash was collected from the Headquarters Well area of the Caja del Rio. A total of 30 volunteers from the non-profit organization American Rivers, as well as members from the Pueblos of San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, and Nambe, participated in the five-hour-long clean-up event, according to a p
  • 120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bust

    120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bust
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department seized 120,000 fentanyl pills, almost $50,000 in cash and a rifle with an altered serial number after the department's University Proactive Response team responded to a kidnapping call in progress.Albuquerque Crime Stoppers offer reward for info on wanted murder suspectAPD says the team was conducting patrols near Yale Blvd. and Lead Ave. on April 29, 2025. Officers saw a call for service regarding a female who was reported
  • Dust with gusts of winds with cooler air & fire danger

    Dust with gusts of winds with cooler air & fire danger
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Mostly lower morning temperatures were present, other than the very mild Southeast New Mexico, with low humidity and persistent west-southwesterly winds. Very few areas in the higher elevations of the far-Northern Mountains were starting off around the freezing mark, while most other areas in New Mexico were starting off in the upper 40s to even the low 70s with now warmer weather with stronger winds lofting up some dust.Stronger upper-level westerly winds will push
  • NMDOT addresses hole in I-40 west bridge deck in Santa Rosa

    NMDOT addresses hole in I-40 west bridge deck in Santa Rosa
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation confirmed it is working to repair a hole in the I-40 west bridge deck near exit 273 in Santa Rosa.Hole in the I-40 west bridge deck near exit 273 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (Credit: Dominic Chavez)
    NMDOT maintenance patrol was informed Wednesday morning about the hole on the bridge deck, according to NMDOT Public Information Officer Travis Martinez.The repairs are expected to take two to three days. Delays are expected, a

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