ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has more police services aides on the force. The department graduated 24 PSAs on Friday bringing its total to 82. Their duties include responding to crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties which will free officers up for more urgent calls. APD hopes to have 100 PSAs []
“Well-behaved” pets are welcome with leashes.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing a little humor to a business pitch can make all the difference, but how do you perfect the timing and delivery? Free comedy workshops presented by Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe can help. Santa Fe is offering workshops as part of Cloudtop Comedy Festival on May 10 []
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A chipmunk native to New Mexico could see new federal protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until August to decide if they want to name the species as endangered. “This chipmunk could go extinct if things go poorly. It could happen at any time,” said Center for Biological Diversity Senior []
Editor's Note: This story has been updated with comments from the NM Racing Commission. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you were hoping to bet on the big race at a New Mexico casino, you're out of luck this year. New Mexico casinos say they aren't offering wagers on the Kentucky Derby. So, why not? The short answer []
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Metropolitan Detention Center says 23-year-old Marcella Montelongo died at the facility on Thursday. Officials say MDC and University of New Mexico Hospital medical teams responded but were unable to save her life. Montelongo was facing charges related to the death of her special-needs son in July of last year. According to Montelongo, []
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, students and faculty representing over 74 years of education at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School visited the campus to pay their respects, see old faces, and talk about old times. Late last year, the decision was made that the '23-'24 school year would be Fatima's last. Fatima-Gallagher Hall – []
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuation orders due to a wildfire have been issued in Timberon, New Mexico, on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority has a mandatory
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 750 complaints about scams directed towards the elderly in New Mexico in 2023. The issue is detailed in the FBI's latest report on elder fraud. "These are our grandparents. These are people that have been pillars of our community, who have done great things, []
“Whether you’re a foster or an adopter, bringing a homeless pet into your home is the most impactful way to help.”
Winners will be announced toward the end of summer.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Meow Wolf announced its plans to open a new permanent art exhibition in Los Angeles. The California installation will be Meow Wolf's sixth location, with permanent exhibitions in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Denver, and Grapevine, as well as one on the way in Houston. According to Meow Wolf, the Los Angeles location []