Albuquerque fighters handed bad checks after Tapia Fight Night

443 Views   Boxing promoter admits to freezing bank account ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Johnny Tapia’s a legend in the boxing world and his name still carries a lot of weight. But as KRQE Investigates learned, the champion’s widow is now accusing another promoter of taking advantage of the Tapia name and stiffing boxers who just took […]

3.8 magnitude earthquake rumbles in western New Mexico

436 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An earthquake was reported in New Mexico around 7 p.m. It was recorded as a 3.8 magnitude. According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake took place near Mount Taylor. A map coordinator showed the location is just over 20 miles northeast of Grants.

Farmington Police identify victims, suspect in mass shooting case

536 Views   FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators have identified the three deceased victims, the shooter, and the two officers injured in Farmington during a mass shooting Monday. Farmington Police say the shooter killed three elderly women and wounded six others in what they believe was a “purely random” attack.

Farmington Police identify victims, suspect in mass shooting case

488 Views   FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators have identified the three deceased victims, the shooter, and the two officers injured in Farmington during a mass shooting Monday. Farmington Police say the shooter killed three elderly women and wounded six others in what they believe was a “purely random” attack.

More showers and storms move across New Mexico Monday

463 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spotty showers are moving across the state Monday, especially in eastern and southern New Mexico. Some showers will last through the morning commute before even more rain develops this afternoon.

Newborn found dead in hospital trash, Artesia woman charged

545 Views   ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) — A 19-year-old in Artesia is charged with murder. She’s accused of leaving her newborn in a hospital bathroom trash can. Investigators said Alexee Trevizo went to the emergency room in January for back pains and was told she was pregnant.

Partial trail closure lifted in the Gila National Forest

720 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Gila National Forest has lifted a closure on a portion of the Whitewater Creek Trail #207. The trail segment was closed in the summer of 2020 after officials said overhanging rocks were found near a swimming hole along the trail. A contractor finished rock-scaling work this spring which removed the […]