Albuquerque’s New Ordinance: E-Bikes and Scooters Get Green Light!

Albuquerque's New Ordinance: E-Bikes and Scooters Get Green Light!

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic might increase on trails in Albuquerque’s Open Spaces after the city council approved a new ordinance legalizing e-bikes. At Monday’s city council meeting, residents gave mixed feedback on the ordinance. Some said e-bikes would expand the accessibility of the trails, while others worried it could cause injuries and trail deterioration. … Read more

How Albuquerque Plans to Enforce E-Bike Speed Limits on Trails

How Albuquerque Plans to Enforce E-Bike Speed Limits on Trails

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department explained how a hotly debated bill on e-bikes in Albuquerque’s open spaces could be monitored and enforced. Next week, Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposed ordinance to allow all classes of electric bicycles on trails while capping the speed limit … Read more

APD Rocked by Corruption Probe: Top Officer Fired, Another Resigns

APD Rocked by Corruption Probe: Top Officer Fired, Another Resigns

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is undergoing significant changes following an internal investigation into corruption within its DWI unit. The highest-ranking officer involved in the probe, Cmdr. Mark Landavazo, has been terminated, and another officer, Neill Elsman, has resigned. Cmdr. Landavazo, who had been with the APD since 2007 and served in the DWI unit … Read more

Massive Funding Cuts Threaten Albuquerque Homeless Programs – What You Need to Know

Massive Funding Cuts Threaten Albuquerque Homeless Programs – What You Need to Know

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque programs supporting the homeless will have to make do with less money. The city has cut millions from programs for the new fiscal year, leaving hundreds of people at risk of not having housing. The Permanent Supportive Housing programs support nearly a thousand individuals throughout the city. The Coalition to … Read more

Brace Yourself, New Mexico! Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Expected

Brace Yourself, New Mexico! Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Expected

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is gearing up for a surge in storm activity across its western region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has alerted residents to prepare for even stormier conditions on Friday. According to the source, there’s a heightened risk of flash flooding, especially in areas recently affected by wildfires, known … Read more

Find Your Furry Friend at Albuquerque’s ‘Christmas in July’ Event

In a heartwarming effort to find homes for shelter animals, Albuquerque’s ‘Christmas in July’ event has made a significant impact. Organized by the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department, the event aims to spread holiday cheer in the summer and help animals find their forever homes. By offering reduced adoption fees and festive activities, the initiative has … Read more

Downtown Decibel Dilemma: Albuquerque Considers Noise Cameras

Downtown Decibel Dilemma: Albuquerque Considers Noise Cameras

Albuquerque City Councilor Hakeem Baka is proposing a renewed effort to address noise complaints in Downtown Albuquerque. Baka is seeking to implement a noise camera program, reviving a resolution originally passed in 2022. The proposed program would utilize noise cameras to identify and potentially ticket sources of excessive noise exceeding pre-determined decibel levels during designated … Read more