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• Nitro Circus in Albuquerque

  22-04-2016 04:38 via krqe.com
  
   
  ALBQUERQUE (KRQE) – The world’s greatest action sports show, Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live, is in Albuquerque for the first time ever, and ready to put on a show Friday night.
  The show is set to have some of the most ridiculous stunts.
  “If you are coming to the show for the first time just expect the craziest thing you have seen in your life. It’s as simple as that,” said Nitro Circus Member Wake Schepman.
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• City of Albuquerque hosts free senior health event

  20-05-2024 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To commemorate National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the city of Albuquerque is hosting a free event on Wednesday, May 29 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.Story continues below
  Crime: Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeNews: Court documents shed light on suspect’s actions before alleged shooting of NMSP officerLarry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEvents: What’s happening
  
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• Fruitland man pleads guilty to threatening driver, attacking vehicle with machete

  20-05-2024 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Fruitland man pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening a driver, attacking the driver's vehicle with a machete and hatchet, stealing her car, and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to the Department of Justice.In his plea agreement, Brandon Barber, 38, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, admitted that on May 9, 2022, a woman was driving her Jeep when his co-defendant, Lindsey Yazzie, threw a large rock at the windshield, fo
  
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• Another alleged victim of Las Cruces catholic priest abuse files lawsuit

  20-05-2024 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Another lawsuit has been filed against the Catholic Diocese of El Paso claiming a priest in New Mexico abused an eight-year-old girl decades ago.“The amount of priest abuse that has been documented not only in New Mexico but nationally is shocking,” Levi Monagle said in a press release. Monagle is partner with the law firm Huffman Wallace & Monagle, LLC, which is helping bring the lawsuit. “Much of this abuse happened decades ago, a
  
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• Bandelier National Monument seeking input on fire management plan

  20-05-2024 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Park officials are asking the public of input on part of the wildfire management plan for Bandelier National Monument.National Park Service land with burnable vegetation has to have an approved plan for fire management. Now, the park wants input on preliminary alternatives for the new plan. New Mexico getting $25 million to plug orphan wells, address pollutionThe alternatives are listed at this link. The public comment period is open until June 3. Commen
  
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• Summer events in Cloudcroft, New Mexico

  20-05-2024 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – This summer Cloudcroft, New Mexico has plenty of things for people to enjoy while trying to beat the heat. From art festivals to local beer, Cloudcroft is inviting visitors all summer.The 51st Annual May Fair Juried Art Fair will be May 25 - 26 at Zenith Park. The art festival features work from over 20 artists. There will be a variety of art pieces that guests can browse and purchase.The Cloudcroft BeerFest will be June 22 - 23. The event includes 57 vendors
  
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• Pedestrian killed in northeast Albuquerque crash

  20-05-2024 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and vehicle Sunday night.Police said the crash happened near the intersection of Chico Road NE and Polin Springs Trail NE just before 10 p.m. The investigation shows that the pedestrian was standing in the road.
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  Crime: Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeNews: Court documents shed light on suspect’s actions before allege
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to prison after incident at Church's Chicken

  20-05-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local man will spend 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The man, 59-year-old Joseph Dino Lopez, was recently handed his sentence from a federal judge.Lopez approached a couple in a car in a Church's Chicken parking lot in 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says. He banged on the car window and yelled at the couple, the DOJ says. New Mexico to use over one fourth of opioid settlement fees on ou
  
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• Red Lobster officially files for bankruptcy: What does it mean for the restaurants?

  20-05-2024 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — Less than one week after Red Lobster announced the closure of dozens of restaurants across the nation, the company has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The seafood chain has been struggling with rising lease and labor costs in recent years. Operational missteps and underperforming locations also contributed to the decision to file for bankruptcy. ‘Great Burque Bake-On’ takes place at Rail Yards MarketStill, the chain plans to remain open, albeit with a s
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: New details, Suspect arrested, Windy and hot, Bridge delays, Turtle conservation

  20-05-2024 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Police investigate southeast Albuquerque shooting that left man deadRio Rancho police and fire respond to ‘intentional fires’ in bosqueOver 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeChester’s Pick 6: The Top 6 Plays or Players from the week‘Great Burque Bake-On’ takes place at Rail Yards MarketBernalillo County Fire & Rescue to acquire first electric fire truck in the stateAtlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to ChinaIran
  
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• Windy and hot Monday around New Mexico

  20-05-2024 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  Monday morning is clear and quiet. Skies will be mostly sunny for the morning, and winds will stay light until late-morning/midday. It will be a windy afternoon across the state, with 35 to 50 mph gusts for the Rio Grande Valley and western New Mexico, and winds up to 35 mph on the far east side of the state.Forecast Continues Below
  Trending: Farmington HS graduate told to remove Native American beaded graduation capLarry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEvents: What’s ha
  
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• Video: Stunning meteor lights up the sky over Europe

  20-05-2024 13:51 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Cell phone and security cameras captured footage of a brilliant meteor that raced across the night sky over Portugal and Spain on Saturday evening.The bright green fireball appeared at 6:46 p.m. local time, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The agency called the object a "stunning meteor" on the social media platform X, later adding that it came from a comet.
  NASA explains on its website that comets are icy "cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the Su
  
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• Iran's president, foreign minister among dead at helicopter crash site

  20-05-2024 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported.The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Raisi, who was 63, under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack o
  
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• Rio Rancho police and fire respond to 'intentional fires' in bosque

  20-05-2024 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) –  Rio Rancho Police and fire departments are asking people to avoid part of the bosque due to "intentional fires being set" Sunday night.Police made the announcement on their Facebook page around 7:30 p.m. No other details, including the location, were released. Police ask that if you see anything suspicious, dial 911 immediately.This is a developing story.
  
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• Court documents shed light on suspect's actions before alleged shooting of NMSP officer

  20-05-2024 05:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has learned new information about the suspect accused of shooting and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare in March.Jaremy Smith, from Marion, South Carolina, is accused of shooting and killing Hare after the officer stopped to help him with a flat tire near Tucumcari on March 15.Court documents filed earlier this month detail how Smith ended up in New Mexico, and his suspected involvement with the murder of a South Carolina paramedic. M
  
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• Tenants at ABQ apartment complex struggle to get around after fire damages elevator

  20-05-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been one issue after another for residents at a downtown Albuquerque apartment complex, Downtown @ 700. What started as a fire inside one of the units in the building, later led to further problems.
  "We're doing what we can to help them out," said Debbie Davis, chief administrative officer for Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM). In response to the May 6 fire, the building's sprinkler system was activated, leaving parts of the buildi
  
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• NAMI New Mexico hosts community walk to raise awareness about mental health

  20-05-2024 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A walk to raise awareness about mental health and the stigma surrounding it was held at the UNM golf course on Sunday night.
  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says one in five Americans struggle with mental illness, and specifically in New Mexico, residents do not have enough access to mental health resources. 4th annual WisePies Pizza Run raises money for Make-a-Wish New Mexico"The main purpose is to raise awareness, to provide an opportunity
  
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• Man accused of Albuquerque murder arrested in Roswell

  20-05-2024 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested a man who had a warrant for murder and other charges in Albuquerque.
  NMSP said they arrested 18-year-old Juanito Montoya after an officer noticed a vehicle speeding in Roswell Tuesday morning. When the officer pulled the vehicle over, they learned Montoya had a warrant. Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeAccording to court records, Montoya is facing charges of an open count of first-degree murder, cons
  
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• Atlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to China

  20-05-2024 03:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Zoo Atlanta is preparing to send its giant pandas back to China, following suit with other states, the zoo confirmed Friday in a press release.“With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun to travel to China later this year,” the release reads.“Zoo Atlanta has applied for the pandas’ international travel permit, and the bears are expected to tr
  
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• Tohatchi man charged for deadly shooting on Navajo Reservation

  20-05-2024 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Tohatchi man is charged for a deadly shooting on the Navajo Reservation earlier this month.According to the criminal complaint, on May 12, the Navajo Police Department received an emergency call regarding a shooting near Tohatchi, New Mexico, within the Navajo Nation. EMS responded to the coordinates the caller provided and found a female inside a home with an apparent gunshot wound. She died on the way to the hospital, officials said. APD investigatin
  
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• Heat continues with increasing fire threat into the workweek

  20-05-2024 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  Windier weather is on the way to start the workweek, with some areas potentially seeing 50 mph gusts. A dry cold front will move in as well, cooling temperatures off only slightly into the middle of next week. It will still be a warm and dry rest of the week, with breezy to locally windy conditions each afternoon.Monday will bring more cloud coverage across the state, but still plenty of sunshine filtering through. Moisture will move across western and northern portions of the state with the pot
  
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• Hobbs Police Department investigate double homicide

  20-05-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Hobbs Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in discovering the whereabouts of three people wanted for questioning about a double homicide. Hobbs police investigate deadly pedestrian crashPolice are looking for Jacob Villegas, Erika Quintela, and Starla Franco. On May 15th, 2024, at approximately 11:16 p.m., officers with the Hobbs Police Department responded to a medical call in the 600 block of North McKinley in Hobbs.When officers arrive
  
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• Harrison Butker's jersey among 'most popular' on NFL Shop after viral speech

  20-05-2024 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Even though the commencement speech that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivered earlier this month has received significant backlash, his merchandise is apparently selling fast online. On the NFL Shop, Butker's men's jersey and T-shirt have ranked among the "most popular" Chiefs gear. His men's and women's sweatshirts are listed under the same tag.Butker's jersey is also third among the best-selling men's jerseys in the league.
  The 28-year-old is
  
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• 'Great Burque Bake-On' takes place at Rail Yards Market

  20-05-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One dozen of Albuquerque's bakers competed in the "Great Burque Bake-On" on Sunday. The event was a special fundraiser for the non-profit Rail Yards Market. WisePies Pizza Run raises money for Make-A-Wish New MexicoChefs and participating businesses:
  Aroma DolceAuntie M`s MacaronsBaking AmorBaked by ChristianaBate Bate ChocolateBIG Azz CookiesCafe ChicaDulce TradicionFat City Eats & TreatsMacRN Macaron StudioSunset ComidaFinal Proof Bakery
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• Watch: America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later

  20-05-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday.Ed Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA’s early astronaut corps. But he wasn’t picked for the 1963 class.Dwight, now 90, went through a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skim
  
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• Pat Sajak's final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode as host is set. Here's when it will air

  20-05-2024 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — After 41 seasons spanning 43 years, Pat Sajak’s time as host of Wheel of Fortune will come to an end in less than three weeks.Sajak, who announced his retirement nearly a year ago, has already recorded his last episodes. His last show will air June 7, capping a week of shows themed "Thanks for the Memories." Can you guess these New Mexico ‘Jeopardy!’ questions?The show’s producers have collected some of Sajak’s funniest moments for those fi
  
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• 10,000 daily steps was a marketing ploy: Do you really need to hit it?

  20-05-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For years, we’ve been advised and encouraged to take 10,000 steps a day. Or maybe it was 5,000. Or maybe, you heard even fewer, like 2,500. Between the conflicting numbers and reminders from your fitness tracker to take more steps to reach your goal (that you probably didn’t set), it can be more confusing than you ever thought taking a walk should be.Let’s start with the largest goal of them all: 10,000 steps a day. If you work in a field where you’
  
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• A once-common bee has nearly died off: How and where it could return

  20-05-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It’s no secret how important bees and pollinators are to our plants, foods and even our water supply. Honey bee products and services have an estimated value of $700 million in the U.S. alone, according to federal officials.Bee populations have, however, struggled in recent years. A recent study found honey bee colonies in the Pacific Northwest are at a heightened risk of collapse due to climate change-induced warming. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approve
  
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• WisePies Pizza Run raises money for Make-A-Wish New Mexico

  20-05-2024 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Runners and walkers gathered in Albuquerque Sunday morning for the WisePies Pizza Run, which benefitted Make-A-Wish New Mexico.Participants had the option to run or walk a 10K, 5K, or one mile. This year, officials said they nearly doubled the turnout for the event, with more than 300 participants and 65 volunteers. Phase 1 of Manzano pickleball complex renovations completeThe proceeds from the event go to help Make-A-Wish New Mexico grant wishes for kids wh
  
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• Albuquerque brewery hosts event to benefit turtle conservation

  20-05-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque brewery held an event on Sunday to benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance.The New Mexico Herpetological Society, Amigos de la Sevilleta, and Canteen Brewhouse hosted the event at the brewhouse. There was live music by The Squash Blossom Boys, a specialty beer release, and new merchandise. Hottest weather of the year so far for someProceeds from the sale of Low 'n' Slow Kolsch and Low 'n' Slow merchandise went to support the Turtle Survival Allia
  
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