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KRQE, located in Albuquerque, is a leading news organization that covers the state of New Mexico over-the-air and online in breaking news, local and community news, weather, and sports – producing over 65 hours of original content every week.

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BCSO, other agencies investigating in-custody death

BCSO, other agencies investigating in-custody death

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation Wednesday after a person shot themselves, the agency said. At approximately 11:45 a.…

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Las Vegas warns community to steer clear of Gallinas River area

Las Vegas warns community to steer clear of Gallinas River area

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas and local public safety officials on Wednesday urged residents to use extreme caution following significant rainfall overnight. The water has caused t…

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Josiah Ontiveros sentenced to life for 2025 Young Park shooting

Josiah Ontiveros sentenced to life for 2025 Young Park shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Josiah Ontiveros, one of the four convicted shooters involved in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting, was sentenced to three life sentences on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Ontiv…

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Part of I-40 closed in Albuquerque as crews respond to crash

Part of I-40 closed in Albuquerque as crews respond to crash

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash Wednesday afternoon has closed the right lanes of I-40 eastbound at Carlisle in Albuquerque, according to NMRoads. An NMRoads camera shows crews responding to two…

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PNM issues safety tips ahead of Balloon Fiesta

PNM issues safety tips ahead of Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is just days away and to prepare,PNM gave a balloon safety demonstration and went over their safety plans on Wednesday. PNM officials explained the danger…

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FAA: No drones allowed during Balloon Fiesta

FAA: No drones allowed during Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation — in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Albuquerque Police Department — issued a joint reminder on Wednesda…

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2 drivers rescued from flooding in Doña Ana County

2 drivers rescued from flooding in Doña Ana County

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple water rescues have taken place in southern New Mexico as a result of flooding caused by heavy rainfall. On Wednesday morning, Doña Ana County Fire Rescue, th…

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We lose an hour of daylight (or more) in October: How short your days will get

We lose an hour of daylight (or more) in October: How short your days will get

Darker days are ahead as winter inches every closer. But just how short are days about to feel?

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Two firefighters fall through collapsed floor at abandoned Albuqeurque building

Two firefighters fall through collapsed floor at abandoned Albuqeurque building

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters fell through a collapsed floor while responding to a fire at an abandoned building Wednesday morning. AFR says crews were sent to…

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Where to watch the balloons glide by during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta '26

Where to watch the balloons glide by during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ’26

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Balloon Fiesta is almost here. If you’re looking to stay on the outskirts of Fiesta park while still getting a good view of the action, there’s plenty of plac…

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Roswell man who shot at police detective sentenced to federal prison

Roswell man who shot at police detective sentenced to federal prison

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man who fired a handgun while fleeing police officers during a foot pursuit was sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a gun. On May 16, 2025, Roswell…

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Paws and Stripes works support veterans mental health

Paws and Stripes works support veterans mental health

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, although the month is almost over, Paws and Stripes has made it their mission to support veterans and their mental health…

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More storms, Rain Response, Storm damages, New apartments, Adventure Pitch Fest

More storms, Rain Response, Storm damages, New apartments, Adventure Pitch Fest

Wednesday’s Top Stories How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico? Breaking Bad actor talks with NM inmates about how they can turn around their lives APS schools …

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Lingering flooding and cool weather across New Mexico

Lingering flooding and cool weather across New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wet weather is widespread in northern areas especially. Morning rain showers & thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow shower…

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Balloon Fiesta showcases Albuquerque's unique microclimate; Beyond the Forecast

Balloon Fiesta showcases Albuquerque’s unique microclimate; Beyond the Forecast

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of New Mexico’s most recognizable events and draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world every year. At its inception …

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Communities hit hard by flooding in Socorro County

Communities hit hard by flooding in Socorro County

SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Storm damage in Soccoro County is expected to reach millions of dollars. Several homes and roads have been destroyed by floodwaters, and clean-up hasn’t been eas…

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Waiting period on gun purchases in New Mexico suffers legal defeat

Waiting period on gun purchases in New Mexico suffers legal defeat

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases has suffered a major defeat in court, but the legal fight is not over. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney…

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 16h

Remnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico

Remnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Remnants from Hurricane Polo hit the entire state of New Mexico hard on Tuesday. The rain has held steady all day in New Mexico, including here in Albuquerque. After last week a…

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How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico?

How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico?

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – How often do remnants of hurricanes or tropical storms hit New Mexico? It happens more than you think. In fact, in three out of every five years, the leftovers of a system hit N…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 16h

Crash kills woman in Sandoval County

Crash kills woman in Sandoval County

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Heavy rain contributed to a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon. New Mexico State Police responded to US 550 near Rio Rancho just before 3 p.m., following reports of a crash between a…

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Otero County community put under boil water advisory

Otero County community put under boil water advisory

OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – E.coli found in the drinking water in an Otero County community has led officials to issue a boil water advisory. Customers of the Waterfall Community Water Users Associ…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 18h

Breaking Bad actor talks with New Mexico inmates about how they can turn around their lives

Breaking Bad actor talks with New Mexico inmates about how they can turn around their lives

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After an arrest for grand theft auto in the 1990s, much of Luis Moncada’s early adult life was spent in gangs and in prison, doing seven years across three stin…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 19h

Fighting is a family affair with John Dodson; Van Tate's Sports Office

Fighting is a family affair with John Dodson; Van Tate’s Sports Office

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate sits down with Mixed Martial Artist John Dodson ahead of his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Bantamweight title fight in Octob…

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Socorro County officials work to keep community safe after back-to-back storm damage

Socorro County officials work to keep community safe after back-to-back storm damage

SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Socorro County is getting hit hard by a storm moving through the area and is issuing an emergency declaration to request funding from the state while emergency personn…

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Albuquerque braces for continued heavy rain as crews work to keep roads clear

Albuquerque braces for continued heavy rain as crews work to keep roads clear

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With consistent rain hitting the Metro Tuesday, the City of Albuquerque has had crews working throughout the day to clean up roads where flooding poses a risk to drivers.…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 20h

Boo at the Zoo tickets now on sale

Boo at the Zoo tickets now on sale

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Boo at the Zoo at the ABQ BioPark. Families are invited to dress in spooky costumes and head to the zoo for trick-or-treatin…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 22h

Roadrunner Quantum Lab celebrates grand opening in Albuquerque

Roadrunner Quantum Lab celebrates grand opening in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The infrastructure for quantum computing continues to grow here in New Mexico. The latest quantum space to call the Duke City home is Roadrunner Quantum Lab. The new faci…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 22h

Affordable senior housing apartment complex opens in Albuquerque

Affordable senior housing apartment complex opens in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Housing New Mexico celebrated the opening of a new Albuquerque apartment complex on Tuesday. Somos Apartments near Central and Alcazar offer 70 affordable housing units f…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 23h

NWS: Flash flood emergency issued in Doña Ana County 'for the imminent failure' of dam

NWS: Flash flood emergency issued in Doña Ana County ‘for the imminent failure’ of dam

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood emergency warning for Doña Ana County on Tuesday afternoon due to the “imminent failure” of the McLe…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

APS schools prepare to welcome hot air balloons ahead of fiesta

APS schools prepare to welcome hot air balloons ahead of fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This Friday, hot air balloons will make a special appearance at Albuquerque Public Schools’ elementary schools as part of the Balloons Aloft event. Students and fam…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

All lanes of I-25 north near Hatch closed due to flooding

All lanes of I-25 north near Hatch closed due to flooding

HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of I-25 northbound at milepost 44 near Hatch in southern New Mexico are closed Tuesday due to water and debris on the road, according to the New Mexico Department of …

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

'The Balloonists' film to premiere during Balloon Fiesta

‘The Balloonists’ film to premiere during Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A film about a historic around-the-world balloon flight will make its U.S. premiere at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, during the opening d…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Some Ruidoso Upper Canyon residents under set/voluntary evacuation

Some Ruidoso Upper Canyon residents under set/voluntary evacuation

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Some residents in Ruidoso are under a set/voluntary evacuation until Wednesday at noon. Residents in the Upper Canyon beyond Main and Fox Road are included in the set/volunta…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Albuquerque couple that severely abused 4-year-old sentenced to prison

Albuquerque couple that severely abused 4-year-old sentenced to prison

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque couple who severely abused a 4-year-old child was sentenced to prison on Monday, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced on Tuesday. The …

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Kap's Diner on Central to close their doors after nearly sixty years of business

Kap’s Diner on Central to close their doors after nearly sixty years of business

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A longtime local diner is closing down after this year’s Balloon Fiesta wraps up. Kap’s Coffee Shop & Diner’s last day of business is slated for Sun…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Heavy rounds of storms across New Mexico

Heavy rounds of storms across New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread showers with thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are moving through many areas with reduced visibility. V…

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Toys for Tots gears up for 2026 holiday season

Toys for Tots gears up for 2026 holiday season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Toys for Tots is beginning their work to ensure that no child goes without a toy this holiday season. Toys for Tots kicks off its 2026 season on October 1. Community memb…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Free mobile food pantry available through end of 2026

Free mobile food pantry available through end of 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has partnered with Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Roadrunner Food Bank to put together a monthly mobile food pantry. The fre…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Woman who killed her baby in New Mexico sentenced to prison

Woman who killed her baby in New Mexico sentenced to prison

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother who admitted to killing her baby in New Mexico and pled guilty to murder has been sentenced to prison. On Monday, Madeline Daly was sentenced to the maximum pen…

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

New Mexico National Guard deploys across the state to prepare for possible flooding

New Mexico National Guard deploys across the state to prepare for possible flooding

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico National Guard has stationed equipment and personnel across the state in preparation for possible flooding that could take place due to heavy rain. Seven New Mexi…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law

Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law

A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Socorro Consolidated Schools cancels school on Tuesday

Socorro Consolidated Schools cancels school on Tuesday

SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Socorro Consolidated Schools has made the decision to cancel school on Tuesday, September 29, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Any students who have already arri…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Widespread flooding, Robinson Park, Crash victim, Recycling collection, White Sands

Widespread flooding, Robinson Park, Crash victim, Recycling collection, White Sands

Tuesday’s Top Stories Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years VIDEO: BCSO deputies arrest man accused of 7th DWI Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting mother’s boyfriend Woman a…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Volcanoes Day Use Area: A hike around 3 ancient volcanoes rising from the west mesa; Enchanted Trails

Volcanoes Day Use Area: A hike around 3 ancient volcanoes rising from the west mesa; Enchanted Trails

On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud explores the Volcanoes Day Use Area on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. The hike takes you through a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, with several …

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

White Sands hosts programs for National Fossil Day

White Sands hosts programs for National Fossil Day

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – White Sands National Park is giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice age. Park officials are celebrating National Fossil Day throughout October. To get the community in…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years

Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years

TULAROSA, N.M. (KRQE) – The 1945 Trinity nuclear test was conducted in south-central New Mexico, but advocates argue its effects lingered long after the bomb detonated. For decades, residents in co…

KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico

Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread morning rain with thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are accompanied by many areas with reduced visibili…

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Chester's Pick 6: The top 6 plays or players from the week

Chester’s Pick 6: The top 6 plays or players from the week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this weeks edition of the “Pick 6” we highlight great local athletes from the week in sports. Baseball, soccer and football are all showcased this week. He…

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

Fa’avae earns Mountain West Freshman of the Week as Lobos turn attention to UTEP

Fa’avae earns Mountain West Freshman of the Week as Lobos turn attention to UTEP

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chile roaster remains in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State 42-18 in Las Cruces on Saturday, giving UNM its third consecutive victory in the …

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · 29/09/2026

City of Albuquerque closes Robinson Park for hours during day, driving out the homeless

City of Albuquerque closes Robinson Park for hours during day, driving out the homeless

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a bizarre move, the City of Albuquerque is closing a popular downtown park for hours during the day, and it’s giving police the opportunity to drive out the home…