KRQE News 13 Latest School Closings and Delays

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Staying ahead of the unpredictable New Mexico weather is a priority for families from the Heights to the Westside. KRQE News 13 provides one of the state’s most reliable systems for tracking school closings, delays, and early dismissals.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with KRQE News 13

KRQE offers multiple platforms to ensure you aren’t caught off guard by a sudden change in school schedules:

The KRQE Closing List: The most direct way to check is the KRQE Closings and Delays dashboard. This list is updated in real-time as districts notify the station.
KRQE News 13 Mobile App: You can set up personalized weather alerts for your specific county (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, etc.) to get push notifications the moment a delay is announced.
Morning Broadcasts: Wake up with the KRQE morning crew starting at 4:30 AM. Closings are displayed in a rotating “crawl” at the bottom of your screen.

Common Delay Categories in New Mexico

In New Mexico, weather-related changes typically fall into these specific categories:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours later than usual. Morning Pre-K is typically canceled. Buses run 2 hours late.
Abbreviated Schedule	Common for APS; schools start 2 hours late and dismiss at the regular time.
Closed / Remote Learning	Buildings are closed. Some districts may pivot to a “Snow Day” or a “Remote Learning Day” depending on the district policy.
Canceled After-School Activities	Usually announced by midday if road conditions are expected to deteriorate by commute time.

The “Go/No-Go” Process

Decisions are usually made by district superintendents in coordination with the KRQE Weather Team and local law enforcement. Officials begin scouting road conditions as early as 3:30 AM, looking for:

Ice on Bridges: Especially critical for Albuquerque’s river crossings.
Snow Accumulation: Determining if plows can clear bus routes by 6:00 AM.
Wind and Visibility: High-wind warnings in the canyons can often lead to delays even if there is no snow on the ground.

KRQE, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is a dual CBS/Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.-Wikipedia