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• 2 Gallup residents accused of using dead woman’s credit card

  22-10-2016 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say two Gallup residents have been accused of illegally using the credit card of a California woman who died in a New Mexico car crash.
  New Mexico State Police say 40-year-old Bryan Burrola and 36-year-old Amy Lucero were arrested Wednesday in Gallup.
  They both are being held on suspicion of credit card fraud and possession of a stolen credit card.
  Raina Lopez died in an Aug. 29 crash on Interstate 40 and her vehicle was removed from the scene by a Gallup to
  
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• Albuquerque BioPark upgrades habitats for primates

  08-05-2024 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Primates at the Albuquerque BioPark are enjoying some newly improved habitats. The BioPark says they have upgraded the enclosures of their chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas as part of a recent enrichment project.Story continues below
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• Gallup police searching for person of interest in shooting that left 2 dead

  08-05-2024 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Gallup Police are searching for 26-year-old Tyrell Bitsilly, a person of interest in a shooting that left two men dead and two more injured Sunday.Shootout in Albuquerque Walmart parking lot leads to 2 arrestsPolice say they responded to a shots fired call at the Trade Mart Square around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Police say three men and one child were shot. Two of the men died at the hospital, the two other victims were treated and released from the hospital. Anyon
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: More details, Suspect search, Staying breezy, School day fight, New habitat

  08-05-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  ‘He was let down’: Murder victim’s family says accused shooter should’ve been in jailShootout in Albuquerque Walmart parking lot leads to 2 arrestsImmigrant advocacy groups call out Albuquerque city council on policy proposalLas Cruces man accused of sexually abusing child will not stay behind barsLas Cruces sinkhole swallows two cars in home’s front yardMan accused of downtown Albuquerque attacks arrested in MissouriHere are the major ballot
  
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• Staying breezy with cooler temperatures

  08-05-2024 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday morning is clear and mostly calm. Temperatures are warmer than Tuesday morning, starting in the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Today will be another clear day, with clouds moving in during the evening. Winds will start out light, but they will pick up by midday. Wind advisories will be in effect in the Sangre de Cristo, northeast highlands and central highlands from 12 PM to 6 PM, where 55 mph gusts are expected. The rest of the state will see 30 to 45 mph wind gusts this afternoon and evening
  
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• Here are the major ballot measures to watch in 2024

  08-05-2024 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  Voters across the country are set to weigh in this fall on a host of key issues, from abortion to primary systems, through ballot measures. Ballot measures have become a bigger election factor in recent years, especially as advocates work to push forward state-level abortion protections after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.A new ruling from the Federal Election Commission could also add fuel to ballot measure efforts nationwide, by allowing federal candidates to raise
  
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• Shootout in Albuquerque Walmart parking lot leads to 2 arrests

  08-05-2024 06:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says a shootout at a Walmart parking lot led to two arrests. Officers were called out on Monday to the Walmart at Wyoming and Academy about a man lying in the parking lot. When they arrived, they found Elias Sisneros who was shot. He is in serious but stable condition. Police say he had a warrant for his arrest and is now in the custody of U.S. Marshals. Double Trouble: Albuquerque police searching for twins accused of crime
  
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• Rain chances return later this week

  08-05-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Lighter winds are in store Wednesday, but there will still be widespread breezy to windy conditions. Rain chances return starting Thursday.
  Even stronger winds returned to parts of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. The strongest winds today were along and north of I-40 where westerly winds are gusting from 40 to over 60 mph. Temperatures were warmer all across the state today with highs back warmer than average again. Winds are slowly tapering off tonight, but remain breezy through Wednesday morning
  
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• Double Trouble: Albuquerque police searching for twins accused of crimes

  08-05-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police believe a pair of Albuquerque twins are back up to their old tricks. "There's been several incidents, just this year alone, a lot of those involving various felonies, robbery charges on some of them, some of them aggravated shoplifting," said Jeff Barnard, Commander of the Investigative Services Division within the Albuquerque Police Department.
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• Immigrant advocacy groups call out Albuquerque city council on policy proposal

  08-05-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque city council proposal to change the city's policy on undocumented immigrants is drawing backlash from the immigrant community.  Those immigration representatives say the proposal would do more harm than good. The proposal has immigration support groups on edge, saying it will damage Albuquerque's standing as an immigrant-friendly city. “If we were to pass the harmful resolution, we would actually hinder the progress t
  
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• Lobos track and field lands the talented Pamela Kosgei

  08-05-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kenyan distance runner Pamela Kosgei will join the Lobo track and field team next season. The signing is big for UNM because Kosgei is considered one of the most accomplished distance athletes in the world under the age of 20.UNM men’s basketball Coach Richard Pitino signs new contractThe 19-year-old Kosgei has an impressive International resume with times in multiple events that would put her in the top of the NCAA. Her personal best in the 3,000-mete
  
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• Congressional bill would increase financial aid to ranchers who lose livestock in disasters

  08-05-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) —After the largest wildfire in the state's history, two Texas Republicans in Congress are proposing a bill that would expand financial assistance to ranchers who lose pregnant cattle in natural disasters.
  Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Ronny Jackson introduced a bill Tuesday that would expand federal aid through the Livestock Indemnity Program for unborn livestock lost. If passed, it could help Texas ranchers who lost more than 15,000 cattle in this year's devastating Pa
  
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• Las Cruces man accused of sexually abusing child will not stay behind bars

  08-05-2024 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces man accused of having sexual contact with a four-year-old at the day he co-owns is out on bond Tuesday evening. Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested last week on four counts of sexual contact of a minor in four separate incidents involving a four-year-old who attended the daycare. Man accused in downtown Albuquerque shooting facing new charges in separate caseCardiel's conditions of release include no contact with anyone under 18 years old and tha
  
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• Diego Pavia holding football camp on May 18

  08-05-2024 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Diego Pavia is ready to give back to his community. The Vanderbilt Commodores and former New Mexico State quarterback is hosting a football camp at his former high school, Volcano Vista. The camp is May 18 and is open to kids from ages K through 12. The camp will have two sessions with grades K-7 running from 8 am until 11 am. Grades 8-12 will go from noon until 3 pm. UNM men’s basketball Coach Richard Pitino signs new contract"I just want to teach the
  
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• Judge temporarily blocks Public Education Department's 180-day rule

  08-05-2024 04:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing the state's Public Education Department from enforcing a controversial rule requiring a minimum of 180 school days. The New Mexico School Superintendents Association is an organization consisting of 89 school district superintendents. About 55 of the state's districts filed a lawsuit concerning the rule. Parents speak out about South Valley Academy’s handling of director accused of threat
  
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• Man accused of downtown Albuquerque attacks arrested in Missouri

  08-05-2024 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Marshal's Service says a man accused of an attack in downtown Albuquerque has been taken into custody in Missouri. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, 43-year-old Brian Eisenbeis harassed and attacked a female runner last month near Silver and 12th Street.Man accused in downtown Albuquerque shooting facing new charges in separate casePolice say he also attacked two men in their 80s as they were going to a thrift store near
  
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• 'He was let down': Murder victim's family says accused shooter should've been in jail

  08-05-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a dozen charges accusing him of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a teenage girl were not enough to keep Kevin Martinez behind bars. While out, awaiting trial in that case, the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office said he shot and killed his neighbor. The neighbor’s family and First Judicial District Attorney spoke to KRQE about what they call repeated failures of the state’s justice system.Elmer Sanchez, Jr. died the night of October
  
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• Winds begin to improve starting Wednesday

  08-05-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Lighter winds are in store Wednesday, but there will still be widespread breezy to windy conditions. Rain chances return starting Thursday.
  Even stronger winds have returned to parts of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. The strongest winds today are along and north of I-40 where westerly winds are gusting from 40 to over 60 mph. Temperatures are warmer all across the state today with highs back warmer than average again. Winds will slowly taper off starting this evening, but remain breezy through We
  
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• Panera to drop Charged Lemonade after multiple lawsuits

  08-05-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Panera Bread is reportedly set to drop its Charged Lemonade drinks, which have been at the center of multiple wrongful death lawsuits.
  Panera will be removing the Charged Lemonades in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg and NBC News. When reached for comment, a company spokesperson told Nexstar via email that the company is leaning into its recent menu changes.“We are excited to continue the success of our recent menu transformation, which began with our core options
  
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• California woman tries to turn found marijuana in to police, gets turned away

  08-05-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One concerned citizen was in the right place at the right time when four elementary students in Bakersfield, California, approached her with an odd question Friday after school."They asked me if marijuana was illegal. I told them yes," Erica De La Rosa said.The boys showed De La Rosa a cardboard box full of marijuana they found down the street from McAuliffe Elementary. De LaRosa said she called 911.
  "They told me it would be hours before an officer would come
  
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• REAL ID deadline is fast approaching: Are you prepared?

  08-05-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP/NEXSTAR) — In roughly a year, you'll need a special identification card, known as a REAL ID, in order to fly domestically, visit certain federal facilities, or enter a nuclear power plant.Enforcement of these federally-approved IDs was set to begin in 2020, but was delayed multiple times because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current guidance from the Department of Homeland Security says REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7, 2025.Luckily, you may already have a REA
  
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• Cartels fueling westward shift in illegal migration, sheriff says

  08-05-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Despite a recent uptick in apprehensions on the West Coast, southeastern Arizona continues to lead the nation when it comes to illegal migration coming across from Mexico this fiscal year.Border Patrol Tucson Sector agents have encountered 373,242 unauthorized migrants this 2024 fiscal year including 31,240 in April, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data through March 31 and April numbers obtained by NewsNation.The San Diego sector had the mo
  
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• 'Grease' actress dies at 72: 'She was magic'

  08-05-2024 00:13 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — Susan Buckner, well-known for her role in "Grease" and others on the small screen, has died. She was 72.
  In a statement to Nexstar, Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the family, said Buckner died peacefully and surrounded by friends on Thursday, May 2. No cause of death was listed.Samantha Mansfield, Buckner's daughter, described her mother as her "best friend" to People, adding that "the light she brought into every room will be missed forever.""She was magic, and I was very lucky
  
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• UNM men's basketball Coach Richard Pitino signs new contract

  07-05-2024 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced on Tuesday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension that will run through the 2028-29 season. Pitino is entering his fourth season as the head coach of UNM Men's Basketball, and in that time the Lobos have shown improvement each year.Ish Loya named head boys basketball coach at Rio Grande High SchoolThis past season,
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court: Victim immigration history can't be disclosed

  07-05-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's highest court says evidence related to an individual's immigration status cannot be used in court proceedings in certain cases.The New Mexico Supreme Court says T and U visa application material will be prohibited in court cases within the state. Tvisas are issued for individuals who are victims of human trafficking, and U visas are issued for victims of crimes such as sexual assault or murder. New Mexico considering new system for dealing with ment
  
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• Early voting begins for New Mexico primary election

  07-05-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Early voting is now underway for the upcoming primary election. Starting Tuesday, voters in the Metro can cast their ballot at the County Clerk's Annex on Lomas Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting will then expand to 20 convenience centers throughout the county on May 18. Study shows 65% of New Mexico voters ‘very confident’ their vote countedSame-day registration will be available at all locations. Election day is June 4.
  
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• 62% of young adults wouldn't live in state with abortion ban: Survey

  07-05-2024 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A majority of young adults say they would not live in a state that has banned abortion, according to a new survey released Tuesday.In the CNBC/Generation Lab poll of 1,033 adults ages 18-34, a total of 62 percent say they would “probably not” (32 percent) or “definitely not” (30 percent) live in a state that bans abortion.Story continues below
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• FEMA holding resource fair in Las Vegas on Saturday

  07-05-2024 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA will be holding a resource in Las Vegas this weekend for those affected by the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Fire. Attendees will be able to complete and submit a notice of loss and develop proof of loss documents as well as file claims for smoke damage and evacuation expenses. Jemez Pueblo getting $3 million for irrigation upgradesCase managers from the State of New Mexico Disaster Care Managers will also be available to support residents with their rec
  
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• Man accused in downtown Albuquerque shooting facing new charges in separate case

  07-05-2024 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man already accused in a downtown shooting is facing more charges. Police arrested Zane Katzenberger back in March after they said video showed him and several others shooting at each other. Combating crime: New ballistics testing machines come to New MexicoA criminal complaint filed on Tuesday stated that one day earlier, Katzenberger pistol-whipped a man in a road rage incident near Isleta and Rio Bravo. That victim said he recognized Katzen
  
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• Former Santa Fe priest expected to take plea on sex abuse charges

  07-05-2024 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Santa Fe priest accused of sexually abusing a minor is expected to take a plea deal. Daniel Balizan was arrested last year after being accused of sexually abusing a minor between 2012 and 2022. Albuquerque mom sentenced to 6 years in prison for child abuseBalizan is accused of committing the abuse while being a priest for the Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Federal court documents show Balizan is expected to take a plea deal later th
  
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