ABQ City Council will consider expanded e-bike use in Open Space

Albuquerque’s City Council is slated to review a proposed ordinance that would allow the use of all existing classes of electric bikes in the city’s Open Space land. The move has raised concern among some recreationists, who say e-bikes encourage dangerous behavior. There’s three types of e-bikes. Class 1 e-bikes require pedaling to activate the … Read more

‘Hard to be optimistic:’ ABQ Chamber disappointed with special session results | Business

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ABQ Ride offers hiring incentives, seeks drivers and mechanics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Ride is hosting its 5th annual hiring event with incentives to fill dozens of critical driver, mechanic, and transit safety officer positions. The hiring event will take place Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility. Interested applicants will receive on-site HR support to help … Read more

Suspected racer talks to police after ABQ crash kills 2

***WARNING: The video attached to this article may be found disturbing.*** ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police alleged street racing caused a horrific crash last October in northeast Albuquerque. Newly-obtained video provides a look at the scene as it unfolded. Two volleyball players were seriously hurt, and one of their mothers was killed in the crash. One … 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

Overfilled ABQ animal shelter expanding adoption days

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department will soon be open seven days a week. The hope is that the expanded hours will help boost adoptions and support for the overpopulated shelter. “This unprecedented expansion of days of service should help reduce the number of pets in our shelters while providing loving homes for our … Read more

ABQ city councilor calls on community after fire in 10-story building

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is calling on the community to keep an eye out for suspicious activity after an abandoned ten-story building slated to become apartments at San Mateo and Central caught fire Tuesday afternoon. The building is one of two high rises in that area, down the road from the old … Read more