Construction begins on I-25 near Montgomery and Comanche 

A major I-25 reconstruction project in northeast Albuquerque is officially underway, and it’s a big one. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A major I-25 reconstruction project in northeast Albuquerque is officially underway, and it’s a big one. Crews are planning to rebuild both the Montgomery and Comanche interchanges, while also expanding I-25 throughout the area. New Mexico … Read more

Albuquerque, NM – Injury Collision at Coors Blvd & Los Volcanes Rd | New Mexico Personal Injury Attorney

Albuquerque, NM (July 16, 2024) – A serious car accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, July 16, required support from local paramedics. The collision was first reported that morning around 9:58 a.m. at the crossing of Coors Boulevard NW and Los Volcanes Road NW. There were several collisions reported on the roadway, and the … Read more

Albuquerque police say homicides are down in mid-year report

In 2022, Albuquerque set a terrible record with 120 homicides that year, that was the most investigated by Albuquerque police ever. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In 2022, Albuquerque set a terrible record with 120 homicides that year, that was the most investigated by Albuquerque police ever.  So, how are things looking so far this year? KOB … Read more

Neighbors push for better security on Albuquerque bike path

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Neighbors in Northeast Albuquerque are pushing for better security on a popular walking and biking path after they say it’s become unsafe for the community. “I would like to be able to walk the trail to go to Winrock to even come through here to come to the park,” said concerned neighbor, … Read more

Albuquerque’s 7th Poet Laureate focuses on new approach to teaching literature

Some may know Damien Flores as the host of KUNM’s “Spoken Word Hour” on Sunday evenings. Others have known him as a teacher and mentor over the past 15 years. As of July 7, he will now be known as Albuquerque’s 7th Poet Laureate. KUNM spoke with Flores about what poetry means to him. FLORES: … Read more

APD reports homicide rate going down in Albuquerque

APD investigates a fatal shooting in southeast Albuquerque on March 4, 2024 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Murders in Albuquerque are down compared to recent years, according to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Chief Harold Medina. As of Tuesday, there have been 47 murder victims in Albuquerque; that’s down by more than a quarter compared to this … Read more

Rain likely after the heat-up

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free. A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the … Read more

Rain likely after the heat-up

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free. A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the … Read more

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