New paramedic unit coming to Northeast Heights

Scott Brown and Jessica Barron 9 hours ago ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a rise in emergency calls and resources stretched thin, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is bringing in reinforcements. The department is trying out a new paramedic unit that will respond to lower-risk emergency calls.  Lieutenant Fejer says Medic 9 will cover calls related to substance … Read more

Teen suspect in deadly drive-by shooting pleads guilty

Nearly a year later, neighbors are still shaken by the murder of an innocent 5-year-old girl in Albuquerque. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Nearly a year later, neighbors are still shaken by the murder of an innocent 5-year-old girl in Albuquerque.  Police say five teens killed Galilea Samaniego during a drive-by shooting while she was asleep in … Read more

Video shows altercation between SUV driver, Trump protestors

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new video shows the tense moments between a driver and two protestors along a busy stretch of Central. You can see a driver rammed a truck and tried to hit two people. It took a gun to stop him. Police say it stemmed from anti-Trump signs. “We are working with some … Read more

Lapel video of security guard attacking man in parking lot

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A now-former security guard, who caught a break after he pleaded guilty to beating a man, is in trouble once again. We are now seeing newly released video of that beating and learn what he is now accused of doing to a homeless man and the man’s dog. “Came up over here, … Read more

City of Albuquerque highlights transit clean-up operation

Albuquerque officials are working to improve public safety on city buses. On Monday, the city gave an update on their transit operation along Central. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque officials are working to improve public safety on city buses. On Monday, the city gave an update on their transit operation along Central. According to Albuquerque police, they made … Read more

Speed cameras are slowing drivers down in some stretches of road

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Speed cameras went up two years ago along local, busy streets. The City of Albuquerque said drivers are taking it easy on the gas pedal.  The city credits the slowdown to 20 speeding cameras across the city, which started rolling out in 2022. However, some cameras have captured cars flying down the roadways.  … Read more

AFR ranks high on list of busiest fire departments in the nation

The sound of an ambulance backing into its parking space stopped our interview just a few minutes in. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The sound of an ambulance backing into its parking space stopped our interview just a few minutes in.  “It never stops here,” said Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Public Information Officer Lt. Jason Fejer. KOB 4 … Read more

New Mexico governor stops at ABQ homeless encampment, calls out special session pushback

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday morning, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took to the streets of Albuquerque to show why she believes in this upcoming special session by visiting a problem area Downtown that is overrun with homeless people. After Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham claimed some legislators canceled critical meetings, lunches, and hearings ahead of the upcoming … Read more

Student doctor, accused of having sexual pictures of minors, to stay in custody

Kevin Weiss | Photo provided by law enforcement BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A student doctor accused of child exploitation will be locked up until trial. Investigators claimed Kevin Weiss had 46 pictures in his apartment that showed young girls in various sexual positions, including that he allegedly manufactured himself. Albuquerque detectives first learned about the … Read more