Albuquerque murder victim’s memorial stolen; family wants answers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a year after a woman was shot and killed by a teen while looking for her stolen car, a memorial to commemorate her passing is now gone. Now the victim’s family is asking for your help.  Last July, Sydney Wilson, had tracked her car to a Smith’s on the west side, … Read more

‘A purloined possession’: The history of the Smith Family Totem Pole

The Smith Family Totem Pole, located at the Hibben Center on the University of New Mexico campus, has not always been represented or respected as the sacred item that it is. In 1941, then-assistant anthropology professor Frank Hibben took the pole from the Smith family of the Tlowitsis Nation in British Columbia, but said that … Read more

Family of hit-and-run victim sues City of Albuquerque over intersection safety

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adorned with flowers and his name, a ghost bike at Unser and Kimmick on Albuquerque’s west side stands where Joe Gamez took his last ride. It was July of 2022 when Gamez was riding his bike near Unser Kimmick when he was hit by a vehicle and died days later. “I just … Read more

Family, community mourns loss of Rio Rancho jiu jitsu instructor

Friends of Vin and Melissa Buscema say they were always the first to help when someone needed it. Now, they hope the community can come together to return the favor. RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Friends of Vin and Melissa Buscema say they were always the first to help when someone needed it. Now, they hope … Read more