Bernalillo County Sheriff announces new ‘Metro Unit’ to fight crime in Albuquerque

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

City of Albuquerque rolling out fixes to problem intersections

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

Albuquerque con man sentenced for violating probation

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

Animal Humane New Mexico celebrating PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

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

Official 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta poster released

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

Are there more than normal?

This 2006 file photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Aedes aegypti mosquito in the process of acquiring a blood meal from a human host. (James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP, File) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They seem to be everywhere you want to be this summer; … Read more

Bernalillo County DA calls for youth crime crackdown | Legislature | New Mexico Legislative Session

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City ‘Cruzin’ into the School Year’ event taking place August 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is holding its annual “Cruzin Into The School Year” to help give students and families the necessary resources to start the school year. They aim to provide every child with school supplies, a backpack, a haircut and so much more. Prior to the Cruzin Into The School Year … Read more