NM United eliminated from US Open Cup with historic loss ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United hosted El Paso Locomotive at the UNM soccer complex for the US Open Cup on Wednesday night. The black and yellow went on to suffer the worst “home…

NM United eliminated from US Open Cup with historic loss

Albuquerque police investigating potential hate crime after incident in Old Town ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of making disparaging comments about a woman’s religion before spitting on her. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the woman told poli…

Albuquerque police investigating potential hate crime after incident in Old Town

Lobo men’s basketball prepares for NIT semi-final matchup against Tulsa ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobo men’s basketball is currently in Indianapolis, Indiana, ahead of their semifinal match-up with Tulsa in this year’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT…

Lobo men's basketball prepares for NIT semi-final matchup against Tulsa

City of Albuquerque hosts Route 66 Adopt-A-Streetscape program ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the Route 66 Centennial underway, the City of Albuquerque is inviting groups out to do their part in keeping the area clean. On Thursday, the city hosted an event to…

City of Albuquerque hosts Route 66 Adopt-A-Streetscape program

PNM announces rate hike NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM announced another rate hike ahead of the warmer months. The rate change was approved by the utility company last year. Customers should expect about a $6.23 increase in thei…

PNM announces rate hike

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science prepares to reopen this week After closing its doors last summer for major renovations the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will soon welcome back guests.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science prepares to reopen this week

Former Hope Christian school teacher accused of sexual assault claims state made mistakes in reports ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Attorneys are arguing to dismiss a case against a former Hope Christian School teacher accused of sexually assaulting former students, saying the previous prosecutors fro…

Former Hope Christian school teacher accused of sexual assault claims state made mistakes in reports

National Dance Institute plans revamp at Hiland Theatre in Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a pillar of Albuquerque’s performing arts scene in Nob Hill, but organizers are now hoping a potential revamp outside the historic Hiland Theatre can…

National Dance Institute plans revamp at Hiland Theatre in Albuquerque

New Mexico leaders push back against plans to open up area around Chaco Canyon for drilling NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico leaders are pushing back against a proposal to open up the area around Chaco Canyon for oil and gas drilling. Right now, there’s a ten-mile buffer zone aro…

New Mexico leaders push back against plans to open up area around Chaco Canyon for drilling

Albuquerque brewery and local chef named 2026 James Beard Award nominees ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — An Albuquerque brewery and a local chef have both been named 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award nominees. According to the James Beard awards, these nominees R…

Albuquerque brewery and local chef named 2026 James Beard Award nominees

New Mexico Rail Runner to build maintenance facility for shielding crews from outdoors ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a New Mexico transit icon, at nearly 20 years old. However, decades later, the Rail Runner is still without a modern place for fixing its fleet of trains. Now,…

New Mexico Rail Runner to build maintenance facility for shielding crews from outdoors

Impact study points to benefits of $5 million telescope in Taos TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) — A new astronomy hub is entering its second phase of construction at the University of New Mexico’s Taos campus. Known as the “Cielo Centro” project, the newest…

Impact study points to benefits of $5 million telescope in Taos

NM attorney general files petition to block county’s detention deal with ICE New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a petition to block an agreement between one county and the federal government to detain immigrants.

NM attorney general files petition to block county's detention deal with ICE

UNM launches campus commuting survey ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The University of New Mexico is seeking the public’s input on campus commuting as part of the university’s parking and sustainability initiatives for Earth M…

UNM launches campus commuting survey

Governor appoints new district attorney for McKinley County MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday appointed John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, filling the vacancy left by former DA Bernadine Ma…

Governor appoints new district attorney for McKinley County

No injuries reported after structure fire in southeast Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire with reports of people trapped inside the Interfaith Bible Center early Wednesday morning. AFR says crews arrived on…

No injuries reported after structure fire in southeast Albuquerque

FBI Teen Academy applications open in New Mexico NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI has opened applications for it’s free Teen Academy that will be taking place at two locations in New Mexico this year. The program allows high school students to e…

FBI Teen Academy applications open in New Mexico

Utah teen killed in 1974 identified as Ted Bundy victim “Definitive information” shows a teen killed in 1974 was a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, closing a cold case after more than 50 years.

Teen killed in 1974 identified as Ted Bundy victim, closing cold case

Pink Moon 2026: When to see April’s full moon Before you head to bed Wednesday, you may want to look up. The pink full moon is set to peak in the night sky.

Pink Moon 2026: When to see April's full moon

Trump will address the nation with ‘important update’ on Iran: What to know President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday with an “important update” on the Iran War.

Trump will address the nation with 'important update' on Iran: What to know

CBP: Border wall will go through National Butterfly Center U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed to Border Report on Tuesday that they have awarded a contract to build 34 miles of border wall through the Rio Grande Valley from Rio Grande City to Wes…

CBP: Border wall will go through National Butterfly Center

Hershey announces changes to Reese’s, other chocolate products: What to expect HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Hershey Company announced recipe changes for some of its most iconic chocolate products, including changes to a small portion of its Reese’s and Hershey’…

Hershey announces changes to Reese's, other chocolate products: What to expect

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after leaving Broadway performance mid-show The Grammy Award-winning rapper made her Broadway debut last week as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after leaving Broadway performance mid-show

City of Albuquerque offers two cleanup days in honor of Earth Month ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — In honor of Earth Month, Keep Albuquerque Beautiful is partnering up with the city’s solid waste department to organize two cleanup days in April. The intention is …

City of Albuquerque offers two cleanup days in honor of Earth Month

Sam’s Club is raising its membership fees: How much more will it cost? “We have adjusted our membership pricing to support the things our members love,” a spokesperson for Walmart and Sam’s Club said.

Sam's Club is raising its membership fees: How much more will it cost?

Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 animal species granted UN international protection The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals approved the measures Sunday.

Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 animal species granted UN international protection

The Vortex Theatre presents: “Sense and Sensibility” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is continuing its 50th anniversary season with its latest production, Kate Hammill’s adaption of Jane Austen’s, “Sense and Sensibilit…

The Vortex Theatre presents: "Sense and Sensibility"

New Mexico Department of Health launches gun violence prevention campaign NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new a statewide multi-media campaign by the New Mexico Department of Health looks to about two tools for reducing gun violence in the state: free gun locks and the state’…

New Mexico Department of Health launches gun violence prevention campaign

Albuquerque man who carried out kidnapping-ransom scheme sentenced ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping his former boss and holding him for ransom in 2018. Jose Ramirez, 47, was found guilty of multiple charg…

Albuquerque man who carried out kidnapping-ransom scheme sentenced

Portland Frog temporarily ordered to stay away from ICE facility Seth Todd, who was dubbed the Portland Frog after wearing an inflatable frog costume to anti-ICE protests last fall, was first charged in January.

Portland Frog temporarily ordered to stay away from ICE facility