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Maryland man indicted for alleged voter fraud in New Mexico

krqe.comMaryland man indicted for alleged voter fraud in New MexicoNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Maryland man has been indicted for alleged voter fraud in New Mexico. Robert Glenn Johnson, 63, is accused of submitting a voter registration application to the Bernalillo Cou…

UNM women's basketball defeats MSU Denver in an exhibition game

krqe.comUNM women’s basketball defeats MSU Denver in an exhibition gameALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s not the regular season just yet, but close. The Amy Eagan era started for UNM women’s basketball with a 93-59 Lobos exhibition game win over MSU Denver M…

Austin Brawley picks up second Mountain West weekly honor as Lobos prepare for San Jose State

krqe.comAustin Brawley picks up second Mountain West weekly honor as Lobos prepare for San Jose StateALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM safety Austin Brawley was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week Monday. The man, affectionately known as “Agent Zero,” came up with an intercep…

Chester's Pick 6: The Top 6 plays or Players from the week

krqe.comChester’s Pick 6: The Top 6 plays or Players from the weekALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this week’s edition of the “Pick 6,” we highlight the great local plays and players from the week in sports. High school, collegiate, and professiona…

Farmington High School graduate told to remove Native American beaded cap files lawsuit

krqe.comFarmington High School graduate told to remove Native American beaded cap files lawsuitFARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Outrage sparked online two years ago when a Farmington High School official told a graduate to remove her cap, which was adorned with native American beading. Now the woma…

1 dead after ATV crash in Valencia County

krqe.com1 dead after ATV crash in Valencia CountyVALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is dead after an ATV crash in Valencia County. According to the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Luis Gamboa was driving north on Don Pa…

Albuquerque High School program teaches students jewelry-making skills

krqe.comAlbuquerque High School program teaches students jewelry-making skillsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque High School program is sparking creativity and creating careers. The Albuquerque High School jewelry program started more than five decades ago by Barbara …

Socorro County town evacuated after deadly flooding

krqe.comSocorro County town evacuated after deadly floodingSOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Some families in San Francisco, New Mexico, have spent around 24 hours living out of their cars here near I-25 and US-60 after dangerous flooding forced them out of th…

1 dead after flooding in Santa Fe County

krqe.com1 dead after flooding in Santa Fe CountySANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said one person died after being swept away by floodwaters last weekend. Deputies said a vehicle was trying to cross an arr…

San Juan County communities begin long road to recovery after weekend flood

krqe.comSan Juan County communities begin long road to recovery after weekend floodSAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – As floodwaters recede, the long road to recovery begins for communities in San Juan County, where it’s estimated the damage could range into the hundreds o…

Clean up continues after EF-1 tornado causes damage in Santa Fe

krqe.comClean up continues after EF-1 tornado causes damage in Santa FeSANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe is continuing to clean up from a damaging tornado Saturday night. The National Weather Service said that the tornado started at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Via Caballero…

'It makes me so emotional:' Woman thankful for people who helped save her horses during storm

krqe.com‘It makes me so emotional:’ Woman thankful for people who helped save her horses during stormBERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – People in the East Mountains are also cleaning up the mess after heavy rain over the weekend. With many parts of the East Mountains dealing with washed- out roads a…

Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 11

krqe.comSpirit Stick 2026 – Week 11Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out Spirit St…

Bernalillo County property tax bills to be mailed out by Nov. 2

krqe.comBernalillo County property tax bills to be mailed out by Nov. 2BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Property tax bills for Bernalillo County property owners are around the corner. The county treasurer’s office will mail out this year’s bills by Nov. 2.…

City of Albuquerque renames softball field to honor longtime city employee

krqe.comCity of Albuquerque renames softball field to honor longtime city employeeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former employee of the City of Albuquerque was honored Monday. City leaders gathered at Softball Field One at Los Altos Park to honor longtime city employee and a …

Canada lynx caught on camera in Northern New Mexico

krqe.comCanada lynx caught on camera in Northern New MexicoNEW MEXICO (KRQE) — An extremely rare feline visitor was spotted here in New Mexico. A PHD student at NMSU used motion-sensing cameras to document a Canada lynx in Carson National Forest this summe…

Volunteer Fire crew with members from Roswell Correctional Center extinguishes brush fire

krqe.comVolunteer Fire crew with members from Roswell Correctional Center extinguishes brush fireCHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chaves County District 8 Volunteer Fire crew recently responded to a brush fire at a pecan orchard in Hagerman, according to the New Mexico Corrections Department. …

UNM Health impacted by cyberattack

krqe.comUNM Health impacted by cyberattackALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Health System is experiencing a cybersecurity issue on Monday due to a cyberattack. Currently, all ambulance traffic is being diverted to oth…

What to know in New Mexico as daylight saving time comes to an end

krqe.comWhat to know in New Mexico as daylight saving time comes to an endNEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It’s almost that time of year again. Daylight saving time ends this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 1 – the earliest date possible. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks will turn back t…

Six Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedy

krqe.comSix Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedyThe change was announced in a public update released Friday by CEO John Reilly.

Concerning 'hijack' text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicates

krqe.comConcerning ‘hijack’ text prompts United flight to turn back, cockpit audio indicatesA United Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff on Saturday night due to a “potential security concern,” the airline has confirmed.

New Mexico college enrollment rises for five years in a row

krqe.comNew Mexico college enrollment rises for five years in a rowNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – College enrollment in New Mexico has increased for the fifth consecutive year, according to preliminary fall 2026 census data released by the New Mexico Higher Education Departm…

Gen Z may love Dictionary.com's Word of the Year for 2026

krqe.comGen Z may love Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year for 2026A Gen Z-related term has, once again, been named the Word of the Year by Dictionary.com.

Part of Agua Fria Street in Santa Fe temporarily closes for sewer line repair

krqe.comPart of Agua Fria Street in Santa Fe temporarily closes for sewer line repairSANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Part of a Santa Fe street is closed through Thursday as a sewer line is repaired. The closure impacts the area near 1310 Agua Fria Street. The closure is expected to last fr…

Special extended voting hours at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office polling site

krqe.comSpecial extended voting hours at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office polling siteSANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County will have special extended early voting hours at the Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office following the temporary closure of the polling site on Thursday. The poll…

Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says

krqe.comEric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family saysVoice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night.

Open enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027

krqe.comOpen enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027From GLP-1 drug prices to higher deductibles, several Medicare changes could affect seniors’ wallets in 2027.

Santa Fe tornado damages homes, Downwinders fight continues, Dry and mild, Sugar Skull Fun Run

krqe.comSanta Fe tornado damages homes, Downwinders fight continues, Dry and mild, Sugar Skull Fun RunMonday’s Top Stories Everything you need to know about the flooding in San Juan County and southwest Colorado Portales police investigating deadly shooting late Saturday Santa Fe police ident…

Book Influencer Cree Myles urges readers to stay curious; The Influencers

krqe.comBook Influencer Cree Myles urges readers to stay curious; The InfluencersNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This week’s episode of The Influencers features Cree Myles, known online for her viral literary videos. Her content focuses on highlighting authors of color and …

Thunderstorms move through eastern New Mexico Monday

krqe.comThunderstorms move through eastern New Mexico MondayNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some thunderstorms are moving through eastern New Mexico, with high-elevation snow wrapping up in the northern mountains. Clearer skies with calmer winds have allowed temp…

Late rally not enough as UNM drops exhibition matchup against Arizona State

krqe.comLate rally not enough as UNM drops exhibition matchup against Arizona StateALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team showed plenty of fight against Big 12 opponent Arizona State, but a late second-half rally wasn’t enough to complete…

Austin Brawley, UNM defense deliver as Lobos build national momentum

krqe.comAustin Brawley, UNM defense deliver as Lobos build national momentumALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos are making noise on the national stage. After a statement victory over North Dakota State, UNM football is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25, sitt…

Family recounts their newborn baby rescued by New Mexico National Guard in middle of dangerous flood

krqe.comFamily recounts their newborn baby rescued by New Mexico National Guard in middle of dangerous floodSAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A race against time to save a newborn baby. As flooding destroyed roads and homes in San Juan County, an infant was having back-to-back seizures and rescue crews stru…

New Mexico downwinders continue fight for recognition & compensation amid major win

krqe.comNew Mexico downwinders continue fight for recognition & compensation amid major winNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Communities impacted by radiation exposure across New Mexico from the Trinity Bomb test site are continuing their fight for recognition and compensation. Tina Cordova, co-founde…

First tornado in decades in Santa Fe damages multiple homes and displaces many families

krqe.comFirst tornado in decades in Santa Fe damages multiple homes and displaces many familiesSANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in over 50 years, a tornado touched down in Santa Fe Saturday night, causing heavy damage to multiple homes and displacing families. At least eight homes …

'Not one person that I ever met like RJ': Albuquerque community celebrates life of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte

krqe.com‘Not one person that I ever met like RJ’: Albuquerque community celebrates life of Breaking Bad actor RJ MitteALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, the Albuquerque community celebrated the life of the late Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte. Mitte started his acting career 20 years ago and was best known for play…

Bernalillo County holds 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in Albuquerque

krqe.comBernalillo County holds 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County held its 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run Sunday. The Día de los Muertos-themed run featured a timed 5K and a one-mile strut and stroll. The one-mile opt…

Portales police investigating deadly shooting late Saturday

krqe.comPortales police investigating deadly shooting late SaturdayPORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Portales police are investigating a deadly shooting late Saturday night after responding to a call regarding a man shot. Police were called to the 600 block of South Avenue …

Active pattern continues Sunday before drier conditions

krqe.comActive pattern continues Sunday before drier conditionsGood morning! Mother nature has brought quite the forecast for New Mexico this weekend. Saturday’s weather brought the continuation of severe storms which brought flooding and tornado warning…

Water storage tank damaged in Socorro County, impacting area's water supply

krqe.comWater storage tank damaged in Socorro County, impacting area’s water supplySOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The community of San Antonio, New Mexico in Socorro County is dealing with water supply issues after someone vandalized the San Antonio water storage tank. The Socorro…

Rio Rancho community gathers for annual fall festival to get into the spooky spirit

krqe.comRio Rancho community gathers for annual fall festival to get into the spooky spiritRIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho community came together to celebrate the season Saturday at the city’s annual “Fall Festival.” Those who attended could enjoy live music, …

PNM hosts annual Community Assistance Fair helping Albuquerque residents with their utility bills

krqe.comPNM hosts annual Community Assistance Fair helping Albuquerque residents with their utility billsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of people were at Albuquerque High School Saturday getting free help with paying and lowering their utility bills. The Community Assistance Fair is the largest a…

'This is as serious as it can get': San Juan County officials urging residents to stay alert entering Day 2 of flooding

krqe.com‘This is as serious as it can get’: San Juan County officials urging residents to stay alert entering Day 2 of floodingSAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Catastrophic flooding in San Juan County is now entering its second day Saturday. Officials said there’s no clear timeline for when residents will be able …

VIDEO: BCSO drone helps deputies find missing child

krqe.comVIDEO: BCSO drone helps deputies find missing childBERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is sharing drone video of their recent rescue. BCSO said their drone helped find a mother searching for her chil…

'Boo at the Zoo' event bring community members together celebrating Halloween at ABQ BioPark

krqe.com‘Boo at the Zoo’ event bring community members together celebrating Halloween at ABQ BioParkALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ghouls and goblins of all ages attended this year’s “Boo at the Zoo,” including some of our own here at KRQE. Hundreds of people celebrated Halloween an…

New community farm providing local produce in the heart of South Valley

krqe.comNew community farm providing local produce in the heart of South ValleyALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting local produce just got easier in South Valley with the grand opening of the Raices Sagradas Farm. The new community farming project is located at 1925 Citation St…

Everything you need to know about the flooding in San Juan County and southwest Colorado

krqe.comEverything you need to know about the flooding in San Juan County and southwest ColoradoSAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Heavy rains have threatened several communities throughout San Juan County in New Mexico as well as in southwest Colorado. The Animas River was expected to rise drast…

Heavy rainfall, storms continue across New Mexico on Saturday

krqe.comHeavy rainfall, storms continue across New Mexico on SaturdayGood morning! Showers and a few storms have moved through New Mexico and southwest Colorado to start the weekend. A majority of the rain is moving through northeast New Mexico. Saturday’s for…

Friday Night Football: Week 10

krqe.comFriday Night Football: Week 10ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD NEW MEXICO FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS MATCHUPFINALWINNERCleveland vs. Albuquerque High50–0ClevelandCarlsbad vs. Las Cruces30–17CarlsbadHobbs vs. …

CYFD settles lawsuit for $10M in case that ended with toddler having brain damage

krqe.comCYFD settles lawsuit for $10M in case that ended with toddler having brain damageHOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Children, Youth, and Families Department of New Mexico has settled a lawsuit for a record-breaking $10 million. It was a case where the state made a terrible call, and it e…