• Rain and thunderstorms possible in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday

    Rain and thunderstorms possible in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday
    The stretch of warm weather continues across New Mexico. Isolated showers and thunderstorms develop Wednesday and Thursday, but evaporating rain and lightning will bring a wildfire risk.
    It's been another very warm day across New Mexico with temperatures even warmer than Monday for many. A couple record high temperatures have also been broken in places like Gallup and Silver City today. Winds are light across the entire state with sunny skies. Temperatures will remain mild overnight.
    Isolated sh
  • Cooler and breezy conditions for Sunday

    Cooler and breezy conditions for Sunday
    Windy conditions and cooler temperatures were in place across the state today with some light moisture to southern portions of the state. Winds will be lighter on Sunday, but still breezy. Temperatures will also continue to cool off, back closer to average for most of the state. There is still a fire threat in place for a large portion of the state on Sunday as well.The wind is going to be sticking around though with more breezy conditions Monday and even windier weather next Tuesday. This will
  • Halfway to Fair Extravaganza transforms Expo flea market

    Halfway to Fair Extravaganza transforms Expo flea market
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's March, and that means we're halfway to the New Mexico State Fair returning to Albuquerque. To celebrate, the Expo New Mexico Flea Market brought in some vendors to give people an early taste of the fun.Vendors lined the state fairgrounds, giving people a sneak peek at some of the things expected to be seen at this year's state fair, including food, boots, and games. While it's possible the fair could eventually move from the Expo New Mexico grounds
  • ACS celebrates 100,000 calls for service Saturday

    ACS celebrates 100,000 calls for service Saturday
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque community safety marked a major milestone earlier Saturday. The department recently completed its 100,000th call for service.
    The city says the call happened earlier this week, although details of that call have not been given. Many city officials spoke at the event, as well as someone who was helped by ACS, saying they were given the help they needed at that time.Officials from Seattle, Washington, also joined in, saying they are trying to imple
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  • Motorcyclist dead in northwest Albuquerque crash

    Motorcyclist dead in northwest Albuquerque crash
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a motorcycle crash killed one person overnight. They say the motorcycle was traveling south on 12th Street went hey crashed into the roundabout at the Menaul intersection.Story continues below
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    Police say th
  • 1 dead, 1 injured in Coors and Sequoia crash

    1 dead, 1 injured in Coors and Sequoia crash
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly crash involving two vehicles that happened overnight. According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the accident happened just before midnight near Coors and Sequoia, where two vehicles had crashed into each other. Albuquerque police investigate deadly crash with pedestrian on Tramway BoulevardAPD says both vehicles were traveling south on Coors when they collided and lost control. Police say one of the v
  • Man arrested in San Miguel County with drugs, guns, teens in stolen car

    Man arrested in San Miguel County with drugs, guns, teens in stolen car
    SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A northern New Mexico man is facing charges after police say they found him and a 14-year-old in a stolen car with drugs and guns. According to a criminal complaint, deputies with the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office saw a man inside a car that was recently reported stolen and conducted a traffic stop.Deputies say inside was Joelouis Rivera, a 14-year-old boy, and a 17-year-old. After confirming the vehicle was stolen, deputies say they found a loade
  • VIDEO: Small plane crashes in Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park

    VIDEO: Small plane crashes in Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park
    BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — A small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed Saturday in a residential area of a Minneapolis suburb, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Officials did not immediately provide any information about possible deaths or injuries related to the crash in Brooklyn Park.Nor was it immediately known how many people were on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.The agency said the single-engine SOCATA TBM7 plane departed from t
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  • RECALL: Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled

    RECALL: Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled
    (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling several thousands of pounds of ground coffee that were distributed across the U.S. after it was discovered the caffeinated grounds were mislabeled as decaffeinated.Some bags of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast ground coffee are being recalled due to mislabeling (Courtesy of Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA)
    The recall, issued by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, affects 12-ounce bags of Our Family
  • Job tenure is down: Here's what to do before you quit

    Job tenure is down: Here's what to do before you quit
    (NerdWallet) - Thinking about changing jobs? You’re in good company. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans are staying in the same job for shorter periods of time than in the past.The length of time you’ve worked for your current employer is called your job tenure. In 2014, the median job tenure – across all age groups, occupations, and industries – was 4.6 years. In 2024, it dropped to 3.9 years. In fact, job tenure is now the shortest i
  • Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

    Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble
    BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city.The new total is a sharp rise compared to the 1,002 total announced just hours earlier, underlining the difficulty of confirming casualties over a widespread region and
  • Meet the DOGE team

    Meet the DOGE team
    (The Hill) - Several members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made their first public appearance as a team to make the case for their cost-cutting efforts amid growing pushback.The tech billionaire and seven DOGE staffers sat for an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier on Thursday, discussing their push to slash $1 trillion of government spending. Here’s who’s on the DOGE team:Steve DavisSteve Davis, who has worked alongside Musk for years,
  • Why do gas prices always have an extra 9/10 of a cent added on?

    Why do gas prices always have an extra 9/10 of a cent added on?
    (NEXSTAR) – In case gas prices weren't high enough already, there's always that pesky fraction added onto the end: nine-tenths of a cent tacked on to every gallon.
    You'll usually see this odd pricing posted at the gas station (and pretty much nowhere else). After all, it's not like we can pay in fractions of a cent – so why don't gas stations just round up? Where does that 9/10 come from, anyway? Family unknowingly had rare, valuable painting for 150 yearsThe practice is a 100-y
  • The Long Island iced tea may not be from that Long Island

    The Long Island iced tea may not be from that Long Island
    (NEXSTAR) — If you’re familiar with a Long Island iced tea, you may be aware of a common misconception: there is no tea, iced or otherwise, in the cocktail. That may not be the only incorrect assumption made about the cocktail. The Long Island iced tea is one of more than 100 official cocktails recognized by the International Bartenders Association. The IBA’s recipe calls for 15 mL each of vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, and Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec), mixed wi
  • UPS launching online tool to show tariff costs to customers

    UPS launching online tool to show tariff costs to customers
    (NewsNation) — Amid continued threats of international tariffs by President Donald Trump, the United Parcel Service is launching an online tool that allows customers to see the added cost of those tariffs. "Recent U.S. tariff changes may impact your global shipping," UPS states on its website. "We’ve provided the latest updates as well as some solutions that may help you streamline cross-border shipping."UPS Global Checkout guarantees upfront the amount online shoppers will pay in du
  • What is the most American-made car?

    What is the most American-made car?
    (NEXSTAR) – With carmakers and customers alike bracing for President Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars and parts, you may be wondering just which car is the most American-made. Getting a definitive answer isn't easy, considering that even American mainstays such as Ford and Chevrolet rely, like other U.S. cars, on parts that are sourced globally.An annual ranking by Cars.com does just that, using factors that include the location of final assembly; the source of the engines, transmission
  • Federal job cuts by the numbers: Will layoffs affect the economy?

    Federal job cuts by the numbers: Will layoffs affect the economy?
    (NerdWallet)—Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired or left since President Donald Trump’s administration began, and more cuts are on the way. Federal agencies had until March 13 to submit plans for “large-scale reductions in force.” It’s unclear when the results of those plans will result in further layoffs.The latest Education Department (ED) firings, like the gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), are part of the president&rsquo
  • Windy weather for the weekend

    Windy weather for the weekend
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Slightly cooler air moved into the state last night. This will bring high temperatures down over 10° for most of New Mexico this afternoon. Windy conditions will be present across the state this afternoon, with westerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph. This will bring a high fire danger across most of the state. Winds will be lighter on Sunday, but still breezy. Temperatures will also continue to cool off, back closer to average for most of the state.Forecast Cont
  • Cooler, windier weather on the way this weekend

    Cooler, windier weather on the way this weekend
    Stronger winds move into New Mexico starting Saturday. The highest winds will be next Tuesday, but a high fire danger will develop in parts of New Mexico every day for the next several days.Temperatures were as much as 15° warmer Friday in southeast New Mexico while the northwestern part of the state is as much as 15° cooler thanks to cloud cover and a cold front moving through there. That front also brought some gusty winds to western and central New Mexico. Cooler air will move into th
  • Farmington police arrest man accused of murdering woman who was linked to child abuse case

    Farmington police arrest man accused of murdering woman who was linked to child abuse case
    FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Farmington police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a woman linked to a disturbing child abuse case. On February 26, Patricia Madrid was shot in front of a home. Police said 40-year-old Matthew Sandoval was the shooter and had a family connection to Madrid.VIDEO: Police confront parents accused of leaving teen in chicken coopThe incident happened a week after Madrid and her partner, Jammy Jackson, were released from jail after being accused
  • Former New Mexico bull rider finds way to stay in the arena years after major injury  

    Former New Mexico bull rider finds way to stay in the arena years after major injury  
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Bull riders from across the globe are in Albuquerque as The PIT transforms from a basketball court to a dirt arena for another PBR rodeo. Story continues below
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    KRQE News 13 caught up with a New Mexican who traded in riding bu
  • 66-year-old UNM student shines in Lobo band

    66-year-old UNM student shines in Lobo band
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After being in front of the cameras during March Madness, one member of UNM's Soundpack band is getting a lot of attention: a seasoned piccolo player for UNM's Soundpack.
    "I am 66 years old," said Catherine Forman. She's been playing flute since she was nine and piccolo since high school, but eventually lost touch with music as she focused on her career.Story continues below
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  • Community members in Albuquerque hold vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

    Community members in Albuquerque hold vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Indigenous communities are coming together to honor the life of a 14-year-old girl who was murdered in Arizona. Friday night, many wore red and carried signs about Emily Pike's tragic death. It stirred heavy emotions, spotlighting a crisis that has plagued Native American communities, where a disproportionate number of indigenous women have been killed or gone missing. City starts first Bosque improvement project on parking lot and open space on C
  • Stryker team deployed to New Mexico's southern border under president's directive

    Stryker team deployed to New Mexico's southern border under president's directive
    SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KRQE) – President Donald Trump has deployed specialized military vehicles to the border in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration.Story continues below
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    In an effort to enhance border security in line with President Trump's direc
  • New Mexico ranch that is larger than Denver up for sale

    New Mexico ranch that is larger than Denver up for sale
    CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not something you see listed on the marketplace very often. A massive ranch located in west central New Mexico is now up for sale, with hundreds of thousands of acres of scenery and hunting opportunities.Story continues below
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  • Donovan Dent headed to UCLA

    Donovan Dent headed to UCLA
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He had schools like Duke and Kentucky interested in his services. Former University of New Mexico guard Donovan Dent chose his home state of California in the end, deciding to go to UCLA for his senior season.
    Dent made the announcement on his Instagram page Friday night. Dent averaged 20.4 points and 6.5 assists per game this past season while leading the Lobos to a Mountain West regular season championship. Dent also helped the Lobos reach the NCAA Tournam
  • City starts first Bosque improvement project on parking lot and open space on Central

    City starts first Bosque improvement project on parking lot and open space on Central
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's forest in the middle of the city is going under construction. The city says it's launching new work to restore parts of the bosque near one of its busiest areas. Crews have now closed off the parking lot on the west side of the river to repave it, and it's just one of many projects happening in the area over the next year."It will be, jewel here in New Mexico. I think it'll make a big difference in the development of our city as we grow,"
  • New details on park shooting in Las Cruces that left 3 people dead, 15 injured

    New details on park shooting in Las Cruces that left 3 people dead, 15 injured
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — Chaos erupted during an unsanctioned car meet at Young Park in Las Cruces on Friday, March 21. Andrew Madrid, Jason Gomez and Dominick Estrada were killed in the mass shooting that left 15 people injured. 3 teens dead in Las Cruces park shootingWithin 48 hours, Las Cruces police arrested a man and three juveniles for the shooting, but they only named twenty-year-old Tomas Rivas. Federal search warrants have now revealed the names of those juvenile suspects &m
  • Upcoming Valencia County hospital named

    Upcoming Valencia County hospital named
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A planned hospital in Valencia County officially has a name after being approved by county commissioners. Last week, Valencia County commissioners were given an update on the planned hospital in Los Lunas, which will be located just west of the village's Walmart near I-25. World’s Largest Matanza held in Valencia CountyCommissioners unanimously approved the name Valencia County Hospital: A Lovelace Operation on March 19. Also in the meeting, officials
  • 4 NM high schools rank top 25 nationally in esports

    4 NM high schools rank top 25 nationally in esports
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As high school esports teams in New Mexico gear up for the state tournament, four schools across the state rank among the nation's best.USA Today and PlayVS, NMAA's official esports provider, published a list of the top 25 high school teams in the country.Los Alamos (3), La Cueva (5), West Las Vegas (13) and Bosque (22) all made the list.The rankings were determined by the PlayVS database. Schools were analyze on their average match-win percentage of their top pref

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