KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

KRQE, which operates on digital channel 13, is a CBS-affiliated TV station that caters to the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. The station is part of Media General and has a sister station, KASA-TV, which is a Fox affiliate on channel 2. Both KRQE and KASA-TV share studio facilities located on Broadcast Plaza in Albuquerque, just across from KOB. The station's transmitter is situated on Sandia Crest, to the east of Albuquerque.

Local

English

Television

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Global

#40651

United States

#7790

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#232

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Articles

‘Sinners’ puts ‘truth on screen’ for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

11 hours ago | krqe.com | Sophie Bates

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B. Jordan as a gangster turned vampire slayer, paints a brief but impactful portrait of the tribe using Choctaw actors and cultural experts. For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen the Choctaw way of life accurately portrayed on the big screen.
Texas Cyber Command signed into law: What this means for Texans

1 day ago | krqe.com | Julianna Russ

Weather AlertFlood Watch: Animas River Basin, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Glorieta Mesa including Glorieta Pass, Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, Northeast Highlands, Northwest Plateau, Santa Fe Metro Area, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Salvadoran court convicts 3 former army officers in the 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists

2 days ago | krqe.com | Marcos Aleman

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Three former Salvadoran military officers were convicted by a five-person jury late Tuesday for the 1982 killings of four Dutch journalists during the Central American nation’s civil war. They received 15-year prison sentences.
14-year-old dies in alleged road rage shooting in New Mexico, police say

2 days ago | krqe.com | Fallon Fischer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 11:16 AM MDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 01:56 PM MDT SHARE LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A 14-year-old was killed during a shooting at an intersection in Las Cruces Monday, Las Cruces Police announced Tuesday morning.
Mexican gray wolf Asha gives birth to litter of pups

2 days ago | krqe.com | Fallon Fischer

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Asha, a Mexican gray wolf caught wandering around New Mexico in 2023, gave birth to her first litter in mid-May, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced. Asha (wolf F2754) and her mate (wolf M1966) welcomed five Mexican wolf pups. She came to fame as a wandering wolf, making multiple trips outside the Mexican wolf recovery area.
Albuquerque man receives federal prison sentence for stalking women online

2 days ago | krqe.com | Fallon Fischer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to federal prison for cyberstalking multiple women over a nine-month period. Phillip Gonzales, 39, stalked and harassed three women using anonymous texting applications and online calling services between June 2022 and March 2023, according to the DOJ. Investigators learned Gonzales sent the victims graphic sexual messages, made threats, and obtained their personal information.
The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque

3 days ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart |Chris McKee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Guard is deploying in Albuquerque, aiming to help tackle the city’s crime problem by freeing up more police officers. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency through an Executive Order in April, after receiving a letter from Albuquerque’s Police Chief, who requested additional resources to combat what he described as a crime problem that “continues to be an emergency” in the city.
Which summer activities in New Mexico do viewers like the most?

3 days ago | krqe.com | Maggie Branch

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – School’s out for the summer. While some KRQE viewers are already looking forward to roasting green chile in the fall, there’s still plenty of time to get out and explore all the seasonal activities the Land of Enchantment has to offer. KRQE News 13 asked viewers via social media what they like to do most in New Mexico during the summer. One of the most popular summer activities in the area is “going to the pool!” One viewer is a fan of “water balloon fights” in particular.
Albuquerque man who founded aerospace company Theia Group facing federal charges

3 days ago | krqe.com | Fallon Fischer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The founder of a tech company that promised to produce satellites here in Albuquerque is now facing federal charges for defrauding investors. Erlend Olson founded Theia Group, Inc. in Washington D.C.-based company and had plans to build a sprawling campus called the Orion Center next to the Albuquerque International Sunport in 2021.
Drivers asked to avoid area near Lomas and Central in Albuquerque due to flooding

3 days ago | krqe.com | Fallon Fischer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Flash flooding has been reported in a neighborhood near Lomas Boulevard and Central Avenue in Albuquerque Monday afternoon following heavy rainfall. Several roadways in the area are currently impacted by high water, and the city is urging commuters to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and not drive through flooded intersections. The City of Albuquerque said crews are working to assess and mitigate the flooding. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.