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New Mexicans should check bank accounts after healthcare cyberattack
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) says New Mexicans should check their bank accounts for suspicious activity. The state said New Mexicans could have been impacted by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The company handles roughly half of all medical claims in the U.S., OSI says. On February 21, […]
Judge rules that Bernalillo County DA’s Office can prosecute deputy on assault charge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office will be able to prosecute a deputy charged with aggravated assault. Michael Borrecco was off-duty when investigators say he pulled a gun on two people at a Circle K on Osuna earlier this year. His attorney filed a motion to disqualify the DA’s office from the case […]
New Mexico getting over $28 million for drinking water improvements
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed in 2021, is putting more than $28 million in federal funding towards bringing clean drinking water to New Mexicans, New Mexico’s congressional officials say. “Every New Mexican deserves the right to a clean and reliable supply of safe drinking water,” U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich […]
Comment period extended for Cibola National Forest project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scoping comments are still being accepted for the proposed North Sandia Fuels Reduction Project in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. The proposal is to restore, maintain, and improve forested conditions on approximately 2,956 acres in the Sandia Ranger District, Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties, Sandia Mountains, and north of I-40. The […]
Suspect wounded in Albuquerque police shooting faces 15 charges over auto theft
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspect wounded in a police shooting is now facing charges for auto theft. The Albuquerque Police Department says they exchanged gunfire with 35-year-old Nicholas Roach near Sandia Casino late Tuesday night. Court documents filed on Thursday show he’s facing 15 charges in Sandoval County over a Hummer H3, a camper trailer, tools, […]
Isotopes show off new menu items
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A couple of lucky fans at Thursday’s Albuquerque Isotopes game got the chance to sample some of this year’s hot menu items. The Isotopes’ very own chief Jim Greigo came out of his laboratory to show off the goods. Fans tried the new hotdog sushi roll, the pig candy burger, and a Hwaiian-inspired […]
Rio Rancho K9 officers given ballistic vests
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Some four-legged Rio Rancho police officers will be safer doing their jobs thanks to a national charity that was started by a child. K9 officers Nigel and Chance were given brand-new, dog-tailored ballistic vests. The donation came from Brady’s K9s, a national charity that has vested over 950 dogs across the country. […]
AFR: Abandoned home a total loss after fire in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews are investigating a fire at an abandoned home in southeast Albuquerque. Crews say they responded to the fire a little before 11 a.m. They were able to bring the fire under control within 15 but crews say the home was a total loss. No injuries were reported and the […]
Two facing federal charges after allegedly stealing from Chical Haystack
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says a husband and wife couple are being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from Chical Haystack, a local farm supply business south of Albuquerque. A grand jury indictment filed in federal court claims Frank Joe Hernandez and Eva Ann Hernandez worked together to steal cash […]
Is Albuquerque a good place to start a business?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Is Albuquerque a good place to start a business? A recent study from WalletHub looked at the best cities to start a business and listed the top 100 cities to start a business. WalletHub ranked the city’s based across 19 relevant metrics, including three key metrics; business environment, access to resources and business […]
Village of Pecos hosting fishing derby at Monastery Lake
PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Village of Pecos is hosting a Fishing Derby event on June 1, 2024 at Monastery Lake. The day will be full of fishing and activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Running from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. the lake will be freshly stocked and ready for the people to […]
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death Thursday at a home near Edith and Los Ranchos. BCSO says violent crime and homicide detectives are on scene helping with the investigation. No other information has been released.
Protestors block entrance to Kirtland Air Force Base
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic was backed up Thursday morning around the entrance to Kirtland Air Force Base on Louisiana and Gibson as activists have blocked the street in protest of the U.S. Government’s financial support of Israel’s war in Gaza. Protesters began blocking the entrance around 6:30 on Thursday morning. The Albuquerque Police Department eventually cut […]
Albuquerque Turkish Festival returns May 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Turkish Festival, organized by Raindrop Foundation-Albuquerque, is back. The free event is open to the public and will be held May 4 at the Raindrop Foundation. The festival runs all day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can sample and enjoy Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines, check out cultural exhibits […]
May events at Expo New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – May is here and Expo New Mexico has plenty of events all month long for people to enjoy. The New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition is taking place at Expo New Mexico throughout the month. The HIV Glow-a-Thon is happening May 4. The New Mexico Bridal and Wedding Expo takes place May 11. The […]
PHOTOS: 1930s Catholic school for sale in Ranchos de Taos
*Editor’s note: This article reflects the state of the listing at the publish date; the following property may have sold or changed in value since then. TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A property that reflects the deep roots of Catholicism in Taos has been listed for sale. The $895,000 land is home to the former San Francisco […]
2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships are returning to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships are returning to Albuquerque Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 3 -5. More than 350 athletes will be competing over the weekend. The event will feature 16 championship races for varsity and club college athletes. Friday’s team and individual time trials will be out by […]
KRQE Newsfeed: State police settlement, City settlements, Slight cool down, Recruiting uptick, Red white and balloons
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] NMSP settles lawsuit after officer pleads guilty to rape – New Mexico State Police is paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars to a woman who was raped by a former officer when she was in high school and he was her soccer coach. Court documents state in […]
Woman from Albuquerque wins on ‘Jeopardy!’
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Albuquerque used her wits to win big at “Jeopardy!.” Weckiai Rannila put her knowledge to the test on Wednesday night’s edition of the game show. Rannila, a modular engineer at Intel, was one of three contestants who appeared on the episode. Her family, friends, co-workers, and “Jeopardy!” fans gathered […]
City of Albuquerque pays out hundreds of thousands of dollars in crash settlements
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report shows the City of Albuquerque shelled out more than $3 million to settle lawsuits in the last three months of 2023. About a quarter of that went to people who were in crashes caused by city workers including Albuquerque Police Department officers. A trip to the landfill took a turn […]
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