The base is hosting an open house to discuss how they’ve worked to remove groundwater contamination caused by a fuel leak, discovered 25 years ago. KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Kirtland Air Force Base is hosting an open house Thursday to discuss their work to remove groundwater contamination caused by a fuel leak. After … Read more
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Special session focused on public safety in New Mexico begins on Thursday – Lawmakers are heading back to the roundhouse for the legislative special session focused on crime and public safety. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham originally proposes five crime fighting bills to address criminal competency, mental health treatment … Read more
Violent crime has plateaued in Bernalillo County since reaching its highest point in 2017, according to a presentation and report given to New Mexico lawmakers Monday. The presentation comes in the leadup to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session on Thursday, which has exposed a rift with top lawmakers in her party. Governor, Legislature feud … Read more
We first met Linda Wood last June during the first time KOB 4 reported on drug use, accumulating trash, and people living in the Embudo Arroyo. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 first reported on the drug use, accumulating trash, and people living in Embudo Arroyo last June. Now, a new petition for bike patrol is … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In her freshman season at UNM, Paris Lauro appeared in 22 games and averaged just under three points. She showed some of her skillset in her limited action and even earned a Mountain West freshman of the week award. Now that she is one of only four returners, she is expecting a … Read more
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – To fight crime in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is putting more eyes on the streets. The new BCSO Metro Unit will be focused on high-crime areas like downtown. More deputies will patrol the area as it has already shown signs of success during its first operation last week. Bernalillo … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque says changes at problem intersections in the metro have been so successful that they’re rolling out similar set-ups all across town. The city has been using re-timing lights and installing roundabouts to create more pedestrian-friendly roads. They’ve been taking a look at problem spots across the metro. “We … Read more
FILE- Andrew Miller mug shot. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A career con man admitted to violating his probation from a 2007 racketeering case. Andrew Miller appeared in an Albuquerque courtroom Wednesday morning where Judge Angela Jewell sentenced him to 10 months in prison. Miller was initially sentenced to five years in 2017 for the 2007 case. … Read more
July 15 – 21 is PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week. And Animal Humane New Mexico is celebrating the week as well. Visit PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center on Eubank on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet adoptable dogs. At the event, they will be offering first-family photos, giveaways and discounted adoption fees. … Read more
This year’s edition was designed by Jake Gushard | Courtesy of Balloon Fiesta ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has released the Official Balloon Fiesta Serigraph Poster for the 2024 event. A committee of judges reviewed 73 entries and chose Jake Gushard’s artwork. The collectible item depicts a scene of a fantasy Balloon … Read more