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• Spain ready to revoke Catalan autonomy amid independence bid

  19-10-2017 15:53 via krqe.com
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s government on Thursday set in motion plans to take away Catalonia’s local powers after its defiant regional president refused to give up his demands for Catalan independence.
  Catalan president Carles Puigdemont sent a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy just minutes before a deadline set by the central government for him to backtrack on his calls for secession. Puigdemont didn’t give in, but instead threatened
  
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• Local boxer to fight former world champion in Canada

  10-05-2024 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Katherine Lindenmuth is still relatively new to her boxing career. Just a few years into fighting professionally, she has started to make a name for herself within the Albuquerque boxing community. Now, she is looking to branch out of the state. New Mexico United beats MLS club Real Salt Lake"I kept telling coach that I am going to be a World Champion and I am going to take us places with this," said Lindenmuth. "It's that dream in the back of your mind, but
  
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• Children of Bernalillo County rescue specialist killed in helicopter crash get special scholarship

  10-05-2024 03:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly two years ago, four Bernalillo County first responders gave the ultimate sacrifice losing their lives in a helicopter crash on a northern New Mexico firefighting mission.  Story continues below
  Entertainment: How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in NMCrime: Another APD officer placed on leave as part of DWI Unit investigationInvestigation: ‘He was let down’: Murder victim’s family
  
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• State Land Office holds oil and gas companies responsible to clean abandoned sites

  10-05-2024 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With New Mexico still seeing record oil and gas extraction, the New Mexico State Land Office said they are making more progress in the work to hold companies accountable for what they've left behind.“We hope that companies are getting the word that this is a requirement that we are serious, that we mean business, and we'll get better compliance,” said New Mexico commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard.  Story continues below
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• AFR responds to two small Bosque fires near Central bridge

  10-05-2024 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters acted quickly to extinguish two small fires in the Bosque. The first broke out just before 11 a.m. north of the Central bridge on the west side of the river. It burned about a tenth of an acre but AFR says the wildland task force got it under control in about 25 minutes. Albuquerque Police have an updated safe space for victims and survivorsThe other happened near Tingley Beach. No one was hurt and no homes were in danger
  
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• Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremony

  10-05-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A day after a shooting in the middle of a high school graduation ceremony downtown, KRQE News 13 is hearing from the family of a woman who police say was shot in the neck by her step-son. Police say the shooter, Cristian Bencomo pulled out a gun and shot his step-mother as she tried to give him a hug. The victim's sister tells us she's still shocked about what she saw happen just feet away from her. "Somebody came up and shot my sister...
  
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• ALDI cutting prices on more than 250 items to help combat 'stubborn inflation'

  10-05-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – ALDI announced that it's slashing prices on more than 250 items this summer to help ease "sticker shock at the checkout."The discount grocer said in a press release that it is reducing costs on seasonal products, such as BBQ essentials and travel-ready snacks through Labor Day (which falls on September 2 this year). Certain meats, however, will only be discounted through July 10.
  "We don’t want food prices to hold people back from getting together with friends and family
  
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• Albuquerque Police have an updated safe space for victims and survivors

  10-05-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has remodeled the space where family members, victims, and survivors connect with resources and investigators.The Family Advocacy Center has a brand-new lobby, thanks to a grant from the state's Crime Victims Reparation Commission. Police say the updated space will help support public safety. New Mexico judges must now put reoffenders behind bars until case review“The staff and partners at the Family Advocac
  
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• Some New Mexico taxpayers received incorrect penalty letters, state says

  10-05-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's taxation and revenue department says some New Mexicans have received incorrect letters saying they will be penalized. Officials say customers don't need to take any action to fix the error.“We sincerely apologize to taxpayers who received the penalty and interest letters erroneously. We know it likely caused some unnecessary anxiety, and we’re very sorry for that,” Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke said
  
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• Clinic focused on spay and neutering opens in Taos County

  10-05-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A first-ever clinic focused on spay and neutering is now open in Taos County. Taos Feral Feline Friends is an all-volunteer charity clinic that opened in El Padro. New Mexico seeing fewer oil spills, according to watchdog analysisResidents are able to make appointments for their dogs and cats free of charge. The clinic opened on April 29 and will hold an official grand opening on Saturday.
  
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• Utah tip line flooded with 10K 'bogus' complaints in protest of controversial bathroom law

  09-05-2024 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – In the week since Utah’s tip line to help enforce a controversial new bathroom law went live, it’s been flooded with thousands of fake complaints."As of yesterday, we had received over 10,000 bogus complaints via the online form," State Auditor John Dougall told Nexstar on Thursday. "None appear to be legitimate."Dougall’s office had posted an online complaint form in accordance with House Bill 275, which restricts transgender people from using sta
  
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• El Niño's end is imminent: What it means for summer weather

  09-05-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Say goodbye to El Niño. National forecasters announced Thursday that El Niño is expected to end in the next month.
  What comes next is a period of neutrality – called "ENSO neutral" – in which neither El Niño nor La Niña is present. But even that isn't expected to last long. The Climate Prediction Center expects La Niña to develop by mid-to-late summer.
  What does all this climate chaos mean for summer weather in the U.S.?El Ni&ntild
  
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• South Valley charter school director accused of threatening student will be released from custody

  09-05-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque charter school director accused of holding a box cutter to a student's neck in April will be released from custody.Richard Perea, 58, appeared in court for a pretrial detention hearing on Thursday for the charges of aggravated battery (deadly weapon), aggravated assault, and child abuse (open count).
  According to the criminal complaint, Perea, who is the executive director of South Valley Academy, allegedly had the 17-year-old student bro
  
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• Photographer's claims against Rashee Rice laid out in police report

  09-05-2024 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- A Dallas police report details claims made against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is accused of assaulting a photographer at a nightclub.
  Rice has not been arrested or charged, but the incident report, obtained by Nexstar's WDAF lays out a clearer timeline and gives the alleged victim's account of what happened.The incident report says Dallas police officers went to Lit Kitchen and Lounge just after 3:30 a.m. for a "major disturbance call."Story cont
  
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• 6-10 BYU transfer commits to New Mexico

  09-05-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team continues to add to its roster for the 2024-2025 season. On Thursday it was revealed that 6-10 BYU transfer Atiki Ally Atiki has committed to UNM. Lobo basketball lands 6-8 high school recruitThe Mwanza, Tanzania native spent the last three seasons in Provo and appeared in 88 games for the Cougars, including four starts. In his career at BYU, he averaged 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.With the addition of Atiki, the Lobos
  
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• New Mexico State University holding graduation ceremonies this weekend

  09-05-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 2,000 degrees will presented at New Mexico State University this week. NMSU's commencement ceremony for graduate students will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Pan American Center.Judge temporarily blocks Public Education Department’s 180-day ruleThose receiving their bachelor's degrees will be honored at two Saturday ceremonies, one at 9 a.m. and the next at 2 p.m.
  
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• New Mexico seeing fewer oil spills, according to watchdog analysis

  09-05-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In recent years, New Mexico's Environmental regulators have boosted enforcement of oil and gas regulations. The Center for Western Priorities says those efforts seem to be working.An analysis by the self-described nonpartisan group shows that drilling-related liquid spills have decreased in New Mexico after accounting for recent increases in production by producers. Colorado and Wyoming have also seen a decrease in liquid spills, the Center for Western Prior
  
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• 3 Albuquerque students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

  09-05-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three students have earned a prestigious honor by becoming U.S. Presidential Scholars.
  Those students are:
  Kayan River-Graham, Albuquerque Institute of Math and ScienceAileen Adanma Ukwuoma, Early College AcademyKaren Weijia Zhang, Albuquerque Academy
  They, along with 158 others from around the country, will be recognized at an online program this summer.
  
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• 25 firefighting terms to know when a wildfire begins

  09-05-2024 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fire season is now a year-round reality in many areas of New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Forestry Division.When a wildfire starts and fire crews respond, oftentimes wildfire briefings by officials may include terms that the average person may not know. To help better understand wildfire response terminology, KRQE News 13 selected 25 terms you may hear from firefighters if a wildfire begins in your area. Fire Evacuations: What you need to knowBlackline
  
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• First human brain implant malfunctioned, Neuralink says

  09-05-2024 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The first Neuralink implant in a human malfunctioned after several threads recording neural activity retracted from the brain, the Elon Musk-owned startup revealed Wednesday. The threads retracted in the weeks following the surgery in late January that placed the Neuralink hardware in 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh’s brain, the company said in a blog post. This reduced the number of effective electrodes and the ability of Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, to control a
  
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• Research team, including from UNM, suggest evidence of atmosphere on rocky planet

  09-05-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A team of researchers, including from the University of New Mexico, recently published their findings that hypothesize for the first time there may be evidence a rocky planet contains an atmosphere.
  The exoplanet 55 Cancri e, which is 41 light years away from earth, orbits a start similar to the sun. The exoplanet orbits so close to the star, making it uninhabitable. The exoplanet is so close to the star the gravitational pull does not allow it to rotate, so
  
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• Moisture returns for much of New Mexico this weekend

  09-05-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front has moved through the state this morning, bringing some breezy winds across the RGV. As we head into the later afternoon and evening hours, some light rain chances along with very light snow accumulations are possible across the Northern Mountains.Stronger east winds will develop in the Albuquerque Metro Thursday night through Friday morning, with up to 60 mph wind gusts possible. This surge of east winds will also bring in increasing moisture across the state, setting the
  
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• In race for the New Mexico legislature, Democratic candidates outspending Republicans

  09-05-2024 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 170 candidates are spending to try to win elections to the New Mexico legislature. There are still months to go, but so far, Democratic candidates are outspending Republicans.So far, legislative candidates have reported spending more than $1.2 million campaigning for the 2024 primary election and general election. Over $744,000 of that was spending by Democratic candidates, according to records from the New Mexico Secretary of State.Story Continues Be
  
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• Security guard sentenced to probation for attacking unarmed customer

  09-05-2024 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Martin Sandoval was working as a security guard at Walgreens when he attacked an unarmed customer who then had a seizure. Thursday, Sandoval was sentenced to 18 months of probation.1 injured after shooting at the Albuquerque Convention CenterSandoval pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in April. In October 2023 Sandoval was working at the Walgreens near Central and Eubank when he told two people outside of the store to leave. They told
  
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• These cars and trucks are thieves' biggest targets, national data shows

  09-05-2024 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thieves have switched up the vehicles they're targeting most – and a social media trend may be to blame.The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recalculated its list of most frequently stolen cars with new data from 2023. In years past, full-size pickup trucks tended to top the list, but that's no longer the case.
  The classic American pickup truck has been dethroned by a company sedan when it comes to which vehicle is most frequently stolen. In 2023, the Hyundai E
  
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• What Mother's Day events are going on in Albuquerque for 2024?

  09-05-2024 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12, and if you haven't made plans yet, don't fret. There are still many options for things to do in Albuquerque to celebrate moms this holiday. Did you know you can get seeds for free at Albuquerque libraries?Things To Do This Mother's Day in Albuquerque
  Downtown Growers' MarketFresh produce, live music, food, and shopping in downtown Albuquerque.Free to attend.Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon.Corrales Growers' M
  
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• New ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ expected to be released in 2026

  09-05-2024 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films.Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, will produce and Serkis will direct. How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in New Mexico&
  
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• Pictures of Hope exhibition opening at the Albuquerque Museum

  09-05-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Pictures of Hope is a nonprofit that's mission is to change the lives of children and young adults experiencing homelessness by teaching them how to use a camera. Local organization New Day partnered with Pictures of Hope to give young people cameras to showcase their hopes and dreams through photography.  University of New Mexico Hospital nurse adopts NICU babyThursday, May 9 the photos from those young adults will featured in an exhibition a
  
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• TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content that may otherwise 'confuse or mislead viewers,' company says

  09-05-2024 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it's uploaded from outside its own platform.TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform.“AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can confuse or mislead viewers if they don’t know content was AI-generated,” the company said in a prepared statement Thursday. “Labeling helps make that context clear — whi
  
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• Las Cruces man pleads for help evacuating family from Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war

  09-05-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)-- As the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage in the Middle East hundreds of thousands of miles away, Mohammed Eltanany is pleading for help as he tries to get his family out of Gaza.Eltanany is a doctor in the Borderland. He left Gaza before the war broke out in October, but his younger brother and family were not able to, and they are stuck.
  "Whenever I get a chance to talk to them, I hear stories about people dying everywhere. They are just falling on the streets, and ther
  
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