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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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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 · 2d

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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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Mother in viral road rage case released

A judge released Jenipher Lewis from jail after reversing an earlier order in a road rage case that includes child abuse charges.

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Heavy northern New Mexico rain now allows Albuquerque to restart using Rio Grande for city water supply

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After New Mexico’s hottest summer on record dried out the Rio Grande for months, recent storms are finally allowing Albuquerque to restart using the river for its city water supply. “It’s a big deal for us because our long-term resource management strategy relies on our use, our optimal and maximal use of […]

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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 · 1d

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Rio Rancho police to host annual food drive this weekend, supporting local pantries

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho Police Department is hosting its annual food drive this upcoming weekend. From 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, members of the department will be at different grocery stores, collecting non-perishable food items. All donations will go to the St. Felix Pantry and Storehouse West. Below is a list of […]

Rio Rancho, NM · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Will my trash be picked up on Veterans Day? Your guide to local celebrations and closures

Before diving into what is open and closed, there are several ways to honor those who have served across the metro area on Wednesday. Albuquerque’s annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from USS Bullhead Memorial Park, winding along Gibson and Louisiana boulevards before wrapping up at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, where […] The post Will my trash be picked up on Veterans Day? Your guide to local celebrations and closures appeared first on City Desk ABQ .

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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.

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Deb Haaland’s Mother’s Love, Her Daughter’s Tribute, and a Historic Victory

Just moments after Deb Haaland's name flashed across the television screens on Election Night, declaring her as the projected winner of New Mexico's gubernatorial race, the standing-room-only crowd gathered in the ballroom of Route 66 Casino Hotel erupted in cheers. Moments later, the governor-elect entered the room, accompanied by family,...

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Busy Rio Rancho intersection gets 3-way-stop to cut down on crashes and speeders

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A busy intersection in southwest Rio Rancho just recently got a fix by the city, after they saw a number of crashes and speeders along Southern Boulevard. For years, cars have been speeding through the intersection of Southern and Rainbow. Due to the intersection only having one stop sign on […]

Rio Rancho, NM · 1d

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High school state volleyball tournament opens Thursday

RIO RANCHO – A total of four teams from San Juan County are packing their bags for Rio Rancho this week, each eyeing deep runs at the 2026 New Mexico Activities Association’s State Volleyball Championships. Navajo Prep and Shiprock both secured spots in the 12-team Class 3A bracket,...

San Juan County, NM · 1d

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2 arrested for allegedly planning attack at UNM Turning Point USA event

Two men were arrested at the University of New Mexico for allegedly planning to throw objects at attendees of a Turning Point USA event. Kevin Castro, 20, and Harrison Magnus, 19, were arrested by the University of New Mexico Police Department last week, according to a report by KRQE. Though...

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First in-home health care training center breaks ground in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico’s health care workforce could soon be getting a boost through a new home health care training center that broke ground today. Near 4th Street and Hazeldine in southwest Albuquerque, it will be New Mexico’s first dedicated hub of its kind, meant to give people the skills they need for […]

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BCSO investigate fatal pedestrian crash in northwest Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian at 2nd St. and Osuna Rd. BCSO said the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries from the crash. Deputies closed the intersection of 2nd St. and Osuna Rd. Wednesday morning while they conducted an investigation. The intersection has since been reopened.

Albuquerque, NM · 18h

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Rear-End Crash Near Dixon Sends Subaru Passenger Airlifted to Albuquerque

NM 68 reopened shortly after noon Sunday, about two hours after a rear-end collision near milepost 22, according to KOAT. New Mexico State Police arrived shortly after 10 a.m. near Rinconada, outside Dixon, where a Toyota passenger car had struck a stopped Subaru. According to KOAT, the silver Subaru was...

Dixon, NM · 2d

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Crash near Central and Old Coors leaves one person injured

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Police say at least one person has life-threatening injuries after a crash near Central and Old Coors this morning. Officers responded to the scene around 7:45 a.m. Our footage shows a white pickup truck and a black car with severe damage, as well as a broken fence belonging to a transmission […]

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State Auditor set to require new cybersecurity measures for local governments as NM gets hit by cyberattacks

New Mexico’s state auditor plans new cybersecurity testing for local governments.

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Study Tracks Blue Pigments in Ancient Southwest

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO—According to a statement released by the University of New Mexico, a team of researchers led by Kari Schleher of the University of New Mexico identified geological sources of azurite used by Ancestral Pueblo communities some 1,400 years ago. Azurite is a copper mineral with a vivid blue color used as a pigment or paint. The scientists analyzed two samples of azurite obtained from sources in New Mexico and Utah known to have been mined by Ancestral Pueblo people. Then they analyzed the isotopes of lead, strontium, and copper in 12 azurite specimens recovered in the Four Corners region. Most of these samples were found to have collected in the Lisbon Valley. Two of the samples came from the Zuni Mountains in New Mexico. “We were able to show the Pueblo people would travel from modern-day New Mexico up to today’s central Utah 1,400 years ago,” Schleher said. Future research will include more samples of azurite held at the New Mexico Mining Museum, and the team also plan to consult local oral histories on mine use and traditional territories, she added. Read the original scholarly article about this research in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. To read about the use of azurite as a pigment in the Roman world, go to “Painting by Roman Numerals.”