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Why This Small Cafe’s LEGENDARY Chicken-Fried Steak Keeps Drawing Diners in Albuquerque, NM

Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM | Sat–Sun, 7:30 AM–2 PM. Albuquerque has plenty of reasons to get out of bed, but a breakfast plate wearing melted cheese and red chile makes a particularly persuasive argument. At Vic’s Daily Cafe on Osuna Road, family history comes with a...

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An Albuquerque Mom Who Hit a Truck With a Bat Is Still Jailed. The 68-Year-Old Police Say Rammed Her Car Is Free Pending Trial

Robert Hagen, 68, will not be held in jail before trial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, even though police say video shows him accelerating into the back of a car carrying two children. Jenipher Lewis, 31, who was driving that car, has been in custody since Aug. 20. KRQE reported Nov. 3 that Judge Joseph Montano denied the state’s request to detain Hagen, citing his lack of a criminal history. KOB 4 had reported on Oct. 31 that a judge ordered him held after a Saturday hearing; the KRQE report on the state’s detention motion is the later of the two.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One modest Albuquerque cafe on this list has its own official day, proclaimed by the Governor of New Mexico. Not a trophy. Not a plaque. A whole day. That cafe opened in 1963, and the James Beard Foundation later named it one of America’s Classics. I think that says a lot about how this state treats its small, unfussy kitchens.

New Mexico · 1d

KRQE News 13

Trial begins for former APD officer charged in connection to deadly hit-and-run

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial began on Monday for the former Albuquerque police officer riding on back of a motorcycle during a deadly hit-and-run on Central Avenue. Krystal Garcia was off-duty and a passenger on a motorcycle, driven by a fellow off-duty APD officer when the crash happened last year. She’s accused of fleeing […]

KRQE News 13

DWI scheme ringleader shows up to court with masked men

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Two key players in the long-running DWI corruption scheme appeared in federal court Monday. Disgraced Albuquerque Police Department Officer Honorio Alba and the former paralegal who helped run the criminal enterprise, Ricardo “Rick” Mendez had status hearings in federal court with Judge David Urias. Latest Coverage KRQE Investigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart was […]

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Suspect in viral road Albuquerque road rage video is granted pretrial release

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mother who was involved in a viral road rage incident was in court Tuesday, where a judge granted her pretrial release. In August, 31-year-old Jenipher Lewis was seen on video leaving her car with a baseball bat and smashing the back window of a truck and then getting back into her […]

Albuquerque, NM · 5h

KRQE News 13

Man accused in Portales murder remains behind bars until trial

PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused in a deadly shooting in Portales will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. Police say Zachary Contreras, 20, shot and killed Jesus Ornelas, 46. Police were called to the 600 block of South Avenue B, near 6th Street upon arrival, officers found Ornelas. Ornelas was taken to the hospital, […]

Portales, NM · 1d

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Storm Track Opens for Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver, and Las Vegas Next Weekend as Stronger Subtropical Jet Brings Colder Weather and Mountain Snow

DENVER, Colo. — A long stretch of quiet, warm weather across the Southwest and Rockies could finally begin to change late next weekend. A strengthening subtropical jet stream is expected to start steering storms into the western and southwestern United States. That shift could bring more chances for colder weather and precipitation across the region. Confidence is high that mountain snow will be part of the pattern.

Arizona · 1d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A dim sum cart still rolls through one New Mexico dining room on weekend mornings, carrying little steamer baskets to your table. I love that this old-fashioned ritual survives in the high desert, far from any big-city Chinatown. The surprises keep coming once you start looking. One Chinese spot on...

New Mexico · 2d

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2026-27 Mountain West Basketball Power Rankings: Nov. 9

We are back like we never left! Overall, the Mountain West had a pretty productive and encouraging week, headlined (and capped off) by Nevada’s crazy victory over St. Mary’s on Sunday. Do better and televise that next time, please!. Anyway, enough of me rambling. Here’s our first ***in-season***...

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Advancements in tech, policy are forcing Albuquerque’s homeless out of public spaces

The bosque along the Rio Grande snakes through the heart of Albuquerque, creating about 22 miles of uninterrupted dirt trails. The dense and sprawling cottonwood tree canopy provides much needed respite from the unforgiving afternoon desert sun, clocking in around 5 to 7 degrees cooler than the city’s more developed areas in the summer.

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New Mexico man arrested after firing shotgun at homes and cars in Butler

Local officers, supported by multiple K-9 units and drones, were deployed to surround the woods and secure the neighborhood.

Butler, NJ · 10h

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Sandoval deputy called ICE to I-25 traffic stop, records show

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — A man riding to a family wedding in Rio Rancho ended up in immigration detention after a Sandoval County sheriff’s deputy stopped his ride on Interstate 25 and called ICE, according to a report released Friday. The May 22 stop near Algodones...

Sandoval County, NM · 5h

KRQE News 13

Albuquerque barbers face off at the first ever ‘Burque Barber Battle’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands came out to see a unique battle of skills at the Albuquerque Convention Center Sunday at the first annual Burque Barber Battle. The free event had 42 barbers facing off in various challenges to see who was the best in the Albuquerque metro area. Professional barbers come out to show their […]

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New College Football Playoff format could benefit New Mexico Lobos

The new College Football Playoff format could allow the New Mexico Lobos to more easily go for the national championship in the future.

Albuquerque, NM · 8h

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Dig Through 80s Toys, Antique Signs, and Bargain Furniture at This New Mexico Indoor Flea Market

Rare Smurf toys from the 1980s share space with swords, shoes, and appliances under one roof. That alone made me want to grab my keys. The walls are covered in antique signs. Woven southwestern pieces, leather goods, comic books, and vintage clothing fill the booths below them. I like how...

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

KRQE News 13

The Owl Cafe in Albuquerque wins The64’s title of Best Diner in America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The results are in, and a New Mexico diner that’s been an icon in the Albuquerque metro for 40 years now officially holds the title for the Best Diner in America. The Owl Cafe and its owl-faced facade are the winners of The 64’s Best Diner in America tournament, beating out dozens […]

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New Mexico woman says dispute over loud music led to her son using her handgun, resulting in teen girl’s death

Mother arrested after minor son kills teen girl. BY: KRQE | YOUTUBE and PEXELS A woman from New Mexico was booked for murder after a dispute over loud music led her 10-year-old son to use her handgun. The juvenile fired one shot at their neighbor’s teenage daughter, identified as Keinerlein Rangel, 16, killing her at the scene. The mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, had reportedly asked her minor son to retrieve...

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

KRQE News 13

After 73 years of service, Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center is closing its doors

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Affordable hearing aids, speech therapy, hearing tests and more – those were some of the services being offered by Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center, a local nonprofit. But after 73 years of serving the community, staff with the center say they have no choice but to close their doors. “That […]