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Heavy rain moves in as Polo’s remnants cross New Mexico on Tuesday
Heavy rain moves in as Polo’s remnants cross New Mexico on Tuesday

Another significant stretch of wet weather is underway across New Mexico. Widespread heavy rain will move into much of the state by Tuesday as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico. Flash flooding is likely in parts of the state through Wednesday. A surge of monsoon and tropical moisture

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 04:36AM


Chester's Pick 6: The top 6 plays or players from the week
Chester's Pick 6: The top 6 plays or players from the week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this weeks edition of the "Pick 6" we highlight great local athletes from the week in sports. Baseball, soccer and football are all showcased this week. Here is the list:

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 04:14AM


Fa’avae earns Mountain West Freshman of the Week as Lobos turn attention to UTEP
Fa’avae earns Mountain West Freshman of the Week as Lobos turn attention to UTEP

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chile roaster remains in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State 42-18 in Las Cruces on Saturday, giving UNM its third consecutive victory in the Rio Grande Rivalry. The Lobos received more good news Monday, as quarterback Toa Fa’avae was named the Mountain

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 04:05AM


City of Albuquerque closes Robinson Park for hours during day, driving out the homeless
City of Albuquerque closes Robinson Park for hours during day, driving out the homeless

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a bizarre move, the City of Albuquerque is closing a popular downtown park for hours during the day, and it's giving police the opportunity to drive out the homeless. But the city insists that's not the reason behind the change. It's home to a popular

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:43AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:24PM


Family, friends hold vigil for 11-year-old Albuquerque crash victim
Family, friends hold vigil for 11-year-old Albuquerque crash victim

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Family and friends gathered Monday night to pay tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed in a crash in Albuquerque over the weekend. During a candlelight vigil at La Palomita Park Monday night, family and friends identified the boy as Braxton Ahasteen, who played youth football for

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:35AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:44AM


Woman accused of abuse, neglect of New Mexico disabled woman sentenced to prison
Woman accused of abuse, neglect of New Mexico disabled woman sentenced to prison

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the women arrested for the deadly abuse and neglect of a woman she was supposed to be caring for has learned her fate. On Monday, Angelita Chacon was sentenced to prison for the death of a woman with developmental disabilities. "Injuries were gruesome.

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 01:17AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:43AM


Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years
Trinity Downwinders: The Fight That Took 80 Years

TULAROSA, N.M. (KRQE) – The 1945 Trinity nuclear test was conducted in south-central New Mexico, but advocates argue its effects lingered long after the bomb detonated. For decades, residents in communities surrounding the test site have pushed the federal government to recognize the health impacts New Mexicans endured in the

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Monday, September 28, 2026 08:51PM


Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico
Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Widespread morning rain with thunderstorms, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with snow showers, are accompanied by many areas with reduced visibility. Very humid conditions have returned as most are starting off around or at least a couple of degrees milder than

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:46AM


Woman who killed her baby in New Mexico sentenced to prison
Woman who killed her baby in New Mexico sentenced to prison

GRANT COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother who admitted to killing her baby in New Mexico and pled guilty to murder has been sentenced to prison. On Monday, Madeline Daly was sentenced to the maximum penalty in New Mexico of 30 years' imprisonment for first-degree murder. In December 2025, Grants

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:55PM


Trash pickup paused for Bernalillo County residents as weather closes local landfill
Trash pickup paused for Bernalillo County residents as weather closes local landfill

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Curbside trash pickup for Bernalillo County residents has been paused Tuesday morning, as the local landfill has closed amid widespread showers. "Bernalillo County has been notified by Waste Management that the landfill utilized by WM is currently closed due to severe weather conditions. As a

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:36PM


Socorro Consolidated Schools cancels school on Tuesday
Socorro Consolidated Schools cancels school on Tuesday

SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Socorro Consolidated Schools has made the decision to cancel school on Tuesday, September 29, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Any students who have already arrived or are in transit on buses will be returned home safely or held safely at school until parent pickup

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 02:19PM


Free mobile food pantry available through end of 2026
Free mobile food pantry available through end of 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center has partnered with Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Roadrunner Food Bank to put together a monthly mobile food pantry. The free community resource will be available on October 16, November 20, and December 18, each from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Membership

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 04:33PM


New Mexico National Guard deploys across the state to prepare for possible flooding
New Mexico National Guard deploys across the state to prepare for possible flooding

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico National Guard has stationed equipment and personnel across the state in preparation for possible flooding that could take place due to heavy rain. Seven New Mexico National Guard task forces are positioned at strategic locations across the state. The National Guard has deployed

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 02:45PM


Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law
Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law

A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 02:43PM


Widespread flooding, Robinson Park, Crash victim, Recycling collection, White Sands
Widespread flooding, Robinson Park, Crash victim, Recycling collection, White Sands

Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Widespread storms and cooler weather around New Mexico - By early Tuesday morning, widespread rain is expected across much of New Mexico. Another, potentially heavier, round of rain and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon and continue through Tuesday night as the upper-level storm

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 01:28PM


Volcanoes Day Use Area: A hike around 3 ancient volcanoes rising from the west mesa; Enchanted Trails
Volcanoes Day Use Area: A hike around 3 ancient volcanoes rising from the west mesa; Enchanted Trails

On this episode of Enchanted Trails, Grant Tosterud explores the Volcanoes Day Use Area on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. The hike takes you through a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, with several cinder cone volcanoes rising above the surrounding desert. Along the way, hikers get wide-open views of Albuquerque, the Rio

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:21PM


White Sands hosts programs for National Fossil Day
White Sands hosts programs for National Fossil Day

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – White Sands National Park is giving visitors a chance to walk through the ice age. Park officials are celebrating National Fossil Day throughout October. To get the community involved, a series of special programs will be available from October 2 - 28. Those programs introduce visitors

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:50PM


VIDEO: BCSO deputies arrest man accused of 7th DWI
VIDEO: BCSO deputies arrest man accused of 7th DWI

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly obtained body camera video shows the arrest of a drunk driving suspect after he slammed his car into a pole. Bernalillo County deputies arrested Donovan Yazzie in August. Yazzie already had DWI convictions on his record prior to his latest arrest. Deputies caught up

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 11:07PM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:43AM


City of Albuquerque tests recycling pilot program
City of Albuquerque tests recycling pilot program

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to make the metro cleaner and greener, the City of Albuquerque is launching a new pilot program that could change the way the city collects residential recycling. There are a couple of ways people can recycle in the city of Albuquerque: take it

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 11:52PM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:29AM


Officials prepare for upcoming storms, flooding in Mora County and Clovis
Officials prepare for upcoming storms, flooding in Mora County and Clovis

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Multiple areas around New Mexico saw record flooding last week, and with another storm around the corner, multiple regions are preparing to be better prepared this week. There were multiple rescues in Mora County, and due to the recent flash flooding, the county issued an emergency

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 10:25PM

Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:43AM


Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 7
Spirit Stick 2026 – Week 7

Four 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 Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 10:00PM

Updated: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 06:31PM


Delinquent property tax auctions set for Sandoval, Mora Counties
Delinquent property tax auctions set for Sandoval, Mora Counties

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold live delinquent property tax auctions in Sandoval and Mora Counties in late September and October. The auctions are intended to collect delinquent property taxes when taxes have been delinquent for at least three years. Following the auction,

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 09:06PM


Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting mother's boyfriend
Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting mother's boyfriend

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of killing his mother's boyfriend pleaded guilty in court on Monday. Paul Otero pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 24.5 years in prison. APD officers were called to a home on the 3400 block of Alpha Ave. NW. in

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 09:52PM

Updated: Monday, September 28, 2026 11:48PM


Farmington man accused of sexually abusing two children
Farmington man accused of sexually abusing two children

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Farmington man has been federally charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two minor victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico announced Monday. On Sept. 19, 2026, and on previous occasions, Raleigh Jackson, 34, an enrolled member of the

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 08:59PM


Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department holds 'Doghouse Drive'
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department holds 'Doghouse Drive'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — As the cold starts to settle in, the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is asking for your help in keeping some canines cozy. The department is collecting new or gently-used, medium to large doghouses during its "Doghouse Drive." They're also accepting custom-built doghouses. Donations can

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 08:44PM

Updated: Monday, September 28, 2026 11:50PM

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