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La Plata residents who use private wells advised to use bottled water after flooding

krqe.comLa Plata residents who use private wells advised to use bottled water after floodingColorado (KRQE) – With extreme flooding often comes high levels of water contamination. In an effort to keep residents safe and healthy, La Plata County officials in southern Colorado are urging th…

Archuleta County officials reveal details of damages left behind by flooding

krqe.comArchuleta County officials reveal details of damages left behind by floodingColorado (KRQE) – It is going to be a costly recovery from the flooding in southwest Colorado, where roads and hundreds of homes were damaged. Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County gave an update on …

Police investigating fatal shooting in southwest Albuquerque

krqe.comPolice investigating fatal shooting in southwest AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in southwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque police said that Tuesday evening, officers responded to the shooting in the are…

NMDOT announces major closures for I-25 project in Albuquerque

krqe.comNMDOT announces major closures for I-25 project in AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced major closures at the Montgomery interchange in Albuquerque starting next week. Crews will be widening the Montg…

Albuquerque coach charged with voyeurism

krqe.comAlbuquerque coach charged with voyeurismALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A well-known Albuquerque softball coach is charged with peeping in the window of a 17-year-old girl. Matt Martinez, 46, is a longtime club softball coach who owns a sport…

ABQ BioPark celebrates efforts to boost Rio Grande Cooter population

krqe.comABQ BioPark celebrates efforts to boost Rio Grande Cooter populationALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is celebrating new milestones in their efforts to help save Rio Grande turtles. In September, the Rio Grande Cooter Conservation Program released three Ri…

American Red Cross helping flood affected communities in New Mexico

krqe.comAmerican Red Cross helping flood affected communities in New MexicoSAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The American Red Cross is also showing up for flood-affected communities. Staff are providing meals and shelter to those displaced and unable to return home, with mor…

UNM Safety Austin Brawley rewarded with national recognition

krqe.comUNM Safety Austin Brawley rewarded with national recognitionALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One day after being named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week, UNM safety Austin Brawley was named Bronko Nagurski Award National Defensive Player of the Week. Bra…

Louisiana Blvd. partially reopens in Albuquerque after natural gas pipeline damaged

krqe.comLouisiana Blvd. partially reopens in Albuquerque after natural gas pipeline damagedALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One lane is back open on Louisiana Blvd. in Albuquerque after the New Mexico Gas Company said a contractor hit a natural gas pipeline with a boring machine. Three northbo…

Albuquerque’s Kingdom Muay Thai expands with elite MMA program led by UFC veterans

krqe.comAlbuquerque’s Kingdom Muay Thai expands with elite MMA program led by UFC veteransALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As combat sports continue to grow in popularity, the demand for elite-level training facilities is creating new opportunities for athletes. On Albuquerque’s Westside, Ki…

Albuquerque couple sentenced after child dies from drug overdose

krqe.comAlbuquerque couple sentenced after child dies from drug overdoseALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque couple will spend more than a decade behind bars after their child died from a drug overdose. In 2023, Monique Sanchez and Thomas Soto were having a Super …

Some residents told to evaucate in Socorro County because of river flooding

krqe.comSome residents told to evaucate in Socorro County because of river floodingSOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Socorro County Emergency Management is recommending that people to evacuate because of river flooding in the Pueblito area east of Escondida. They said Bosquecito Road…

Socorro County officials provide update on flooding as residents ask for answers

krqe.comSocorro County officials provide update on flooding as residents ask for answersSOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been two days since the San Francisco area of Socorro County flooded and forced multiple families out of their homes with minutes ‘notice. On Tuesday,…

Albuquerque man who shot two bystanders in Rudy's Bar-B-Q parking lot sentenced

krqe.comAlbuquerque man who shot two bystanders in Rudy’s Bar-B-Q parking lot sentencedALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who shot two innocent bystanders in a busy restaurant parking lot is now heading to prison. What started as a trip to grab a bite to eat led to a man a…

UNM students walk out of class to protest both AI & Senator Martin Heinrich

krqe.comUNM students walk out of class to protest both AI & Senator Martin HeinrichALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Chants of “Senator Heinrich, we know you, you’re a corporate sellout too” and “Shame on you!” filled downtown Albuquerque on Tuesday, with U…

Four Corners horse rescue helps save 11 horses trapped by Shiprock flooding

krqe.comFour Corners horse rescue helps save 11 horses trapped by Shiprock floodingSHIPROCK, N.M. (KRQE) – When floodwaters rose around Shiprock over the weekend, a herd of horses was left trapped with no clear way to reach dry land. That’s when Four Corners Equine Rescue stepped…

Pagosa Springs officials surveying damage after flooding

krqe.comPagosa Springs officials surveying damage after floodingColorado (KRQE) – The Town of Pagosa Springs is surveying the damage from flooding over the weekend and preparing for more rain to come. Town officials said the area is starting to dry out af…

Navajo Nation officials ask for donations for people affected by flooding

krqe.comNavajo Nation officials ask for donations for people affected by floodingNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Navajo Department of Emergency Management is asking for donations. The items will be used to help families and communities affected by flooding. They are requesting non-peri…

UNM Health systems come back online after Monday's cyber attack

krqe.comUNM Health systems come back online after Monday’s cyber attackALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — UNM electronic systems are back online following yesterday’s cyber attack that completely shut down UNM Hospital and compromised university computers. Tech security…

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort looking to expand by over 900 acres

krqe.comSipapu Ski & Summer Resort looking to expand by over 900 acresNEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Good news for New Mexico ski and snowboard community – the Sipapu Ski Resort could be expanding. Carson National Forest accepted the expansion proposal on Tuesday, which w…

How a Cheesecake Factory jab spurred a midterm spat

krqe.comHow a Cheesecake Factory jab spurred a midterm spat(The Hill) — A Cheesecake Factory jab from former President Obama quickly spiraled into a midterm spat between the GOP and Democrats as the competitive election cycle nears its end. Obama qui…

Abbott appeal pauses order granting Hinojosa access to Abbott-Musk emails

krqe.comAbbott appeal pauses order granting Hinojosa access to Abbott-Musk emailsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a Travis County court order issued Monday, which required his office not block State Rep. Gina Hinojosa from seeing emails between the governor and SpaceX CEO El…

What to expect in the last month of hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics

krqe.comWhat to expect in the last month of hurricane season | Tracking the TropicsThe tropics are quiet as we head into the final month of Atlantic hurricane season.

Woman sentenced to prison in connection with Albuquerque murder

krqe.comWoman sentenced to prison in connection with Albuquerque murderALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mother who allegedly told her 17-year-old son to shoot a man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. Munah Green pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and…

Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDA

krqe.comRecalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDAA popular plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.

What to do if poll workers say you aren't registered to vote

krqe.comWhat to do if poll workers say you aren’t registered to voteYou may be able to update your registration or cast a provisional ballot.

Man convicted of rape gets 2 counts dropped

krqe.comMan convicted of rape gets 2 counts droppedALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former New Mexico Water Authority employee was back in court today after being found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl. Police found Jeremy Guthrie driving drunk wit…

Video: Kayaker survives close encounter with great white shark

krqe.comVideo: Kayaker survives close encounter with great white sharkDavid Slavich had a close encounter of the great white kind while fishing off the California coast.

Trump back in Texas again with stops in Lubbock, Corpus Christi

krqe.comTrump back in Texas again with stops in Lubbock, Corpus ChristiPresident Donald Trump is back in the Lone Star State Tuesday to rally Republican voters in west Texas and the coastal bend in the midst of early voting.

Florida man pleads guilty to shooting horse over money

krqe.comFlorida man pleads guilty to shooting horse over moneyA Florida man is heading to prison after he shot a horse when he didn’t get the money he demanded for work

Two cases of New World screwworm reported in Doña Ana County

krqe.comTwo cases of New World screwworm reported in Doña Ana CountyDOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed two cases of New World screwworm in Doña Ana County: one in a sheep on the New Mexico State University campus in Las…

New Mexico Star Gazing: What to look out for in November's night skies

krqe.comNew Mexico Star Gazing: What to look out for in November’s night skiesNEW MEXICO (KRQE) — November is almost here, with earlier sunsets and cooler nights. One way to make the most of it? Take a look at the night sky. Mercury elongation, a star party, and more. Here’s…

Flood recovery, UNMH cyberattack, dry and mild weather, cap controversy, jewelry program

krqe.comFlood recovery, UNMH cyberattack, dry and mild weather, cap controversy, jewelry programTuesday’s Top Stories What to know in New Mexico as daylight saving time comes to an end 1 dead after ATV crash in Valencia County Maryland man indicted for alleged voter fraud in New Mexico Clean …

Hiking up the Sandia Peak Tramway with Dean Staley; Enchanted Trails

krqe.comHiking up the Sandia Peak Tramway with Dean Staley; Enchanted TrailsOn this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud hikes with KRQE anchor Dean Staley into the Sandia Mountains toward the first tower of the Sandia Peak Tramway. The route gives hikers a complete…

KRQE Investigates: Cover-Ups, Oversights, & Drone Defense

krqe.comKRQE Investigates: Cover-Ups, Oversights, & Drone DefenseALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Secret wiretaps, government oversight failures, a changing film industry, and cutting-edge laser technology designed to stop dangerous drones. In this KRQE Investigates S…

Even drier for now & slightly warmer

krqe.comEven drier for now & slightly warmerNEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Isolated showers and thunderstorms are meandering across southeastern New Mexico, but elsewhere is starting off drier. Radiational cooling is more widespread from around p…

Body found in Gallup encampment

krqe.comBody found in Gallup encampmentGALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A body was found in an encampment near the Gallup Skate Park at 308 East Highway 66 on Sunday afternoon, police said. This is an active and ongoing investigation, police added…

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…