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• US probes Ford pickup tailgates opening unexpectedly

  17-10-2018 18:22
  DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out why the power tailgates on some Ford F-Series pickup trucks can open unexpectedly while the trucks are moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into thousands of F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from the 2017 model year. The agency says In […]
  
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• Hundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a kidney

  16-04-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a life-saving organ donation from someone they may never meet. According to Donor Services, Kidneys are the most needed organ in New Mexico due to the increased risk of diabetes and kidney failure.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Victoria Yocum shares her journey as a young woman with a rare liver disease, the obstacles she navigated in the local healthcare system, and how she’s paying her gift forwar
  
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• Ticketmaster to face federal antitrust lawsuit, reports say

  16-04-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Justice Department is preparing to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to multiple reports.The Wall Street Journal first reported Monday that the Justice Department will be filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation in the coming weeks, citing people familiar with the matter. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have faced widespread public scrutiny for its dominance in the ticketing industry, which critics say has all
  
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• ABQ City Council closer to securing funding for Route 66 welcome gateway

  16-04-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council is one step closer to building a Route 66 welcome gateway on the east side of the city. The council voted to file for a $500,000 grant from the New Mexico Tourism Department for a Route 66 entrance similar to that of the gateway sign on the city's west side near Central and Coors. ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to homeless peopleThe resolution also allows for an additional $26,000 from next year's bud
  
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• How does the NBA Play-In Tournament work?

  16-04-2024 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – After a grueling 82-game regular season, the NBA postseason is only days away with 20 teams still in the hunt for a trip to the NBA Finals.But before the playoffs can begin in earnest, a few things still need to happen: four teams need to get the boot and sent on summer break so the bottom half of each conference bracket can be finalized.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’T
  
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• Buffett's Candies hoping to open second location by the end of this week

  16-04-2024 03:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those with a sweet tooth will soon have a new place to satisfy their cravings as an Albuquerque classic gets ready to open up a second location. "We've dreamed about it, we've planned for it," said Donna Buffett, co-owner of Buffett's Candies.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s
  
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• ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to the homeless

  16-04-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to curb homelessness in the metro, a city councilor is pushing a new pilot program that would provide jobs to those experiencing homelessness- but it will need city council approval before the work begins. "If we're able to help just a few people I think it's well worth doing," said city councilor Renee Grout, sponsor of the program.Councilor Grout is spearheading the push to bring temporary day jobs to people experiencing homelessness. She
  
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• ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to homeless people

  16-04-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to curb homelessness in the metro, a city councilor is pushing a new pilot program that would provide jobs to those experiencing homelessness- but it will need city council approval before the work begins. "If we're able to help just a few people I think it's well worth doing," said city councilor Renee Grout, sponsor of the program.Councilor Grout is spearheading the push to bring temporary day jobs to people experiencing homelessness. She
  
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• APD completes review of hundreds of police uses of force

  16-04-2024 00:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been working to comply with a federal settlement agreement over the department's use of force. Now, APD said they've reached a key milestone.As part of the agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, APD has been working to review a backlog of more than 600 incidents where police used force. Now, they have finished that review process after several years of work and with the help of an outside team. P
  
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• Albuquerque City Councilor pushes for upgrades at International District park

  16-04-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A troublesome park in the International District could soon be getting a makeover in hopes of giving families in the area a safe place to gather. "The community center here is very vibrant, very well-used, people love their community center," said Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers. How a former New Mexico leader used her power to halt a playgroundA popular community center is butted up to what Rogers believes is a neglected city park in her district.
  
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• VIDEO: Man arrested for DWI, fighting BCSO deputy

  16-04-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy had his work cut out for him after responding to a crash in northwest Albuquerque last month.Bodycam video shows just how hard it was to take a man into custody.Frank Vargas is facing numerous charges after fighting with a Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy back on March 29.Deputy Ryan Moore was responding to a crash near Paseo del Norte and 2nd when he learned the driver had taken off. Petroglyph National Monument c
  
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• Visit Albuquerque offering thousands of dollars' worth of grants to boost tourism

  16-04-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For-profit businesses and non-profits can apply for thousands of dollars' worth of grants to boost Albuquerque's vibrancy and tourism. All told, Visit Albuquerque is preparing to offer around $500,000 in grants for 2024.“We are excited to launch the 2024 Tourism Grant Program and provide a platform for innovative ideas that will enhance Albuquerque's appeal as a destination,” Tania Armenta, president and CEO of Visit Albuquerque, said in a press
  
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• NY judge says Trump can't attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity

  15-04-2024 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  The New York judge overseeing former President Trump’s hush money trial said Monday that Trump cannot attend arguments at the Supreme Court next week over presidential immunity.It came after the judge earlier delayed a decision on allowing Trump to attend his son Barron's high school graduation in May.The attempts by Trump to take off certain days of his hush money trial that is expected to last weeks, if not months, came as the first day of trial was officially underway in Manhattan.
  
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• Dems roast Trump for appearing to sleep in court

  15-04-2024 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Democratic strategists are roasting former President Trump on Monday for appearing to fall asleep in a New York courtroom during the first day of his hush money trial.Trump at times during the day closed his eyes, appearing to nod off. He also would lean back in his chair motionless with his arms crossed for considerable periods, but opinions differed among the press corps about whether the former president was actually asleep.Maggie Haberman, senior political correspondent at
  
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• AFR firefighter pleads guilty to DWI charge

  15-04-2024 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque firefighter arrested for drunk driving last month admitted guilty and was sentenced on Monday. Mateo Keyohara was pulled over on March 22 near Rio Grande and Indian School after officers noticed his truck speeding and hitting curbs. His blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit. Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal workerKeyohara pled guilty to his first DWI offense and Judge Joshua Sanchez gave him a deferr
  
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• Balloon Fiesta highlighted in USA Today cultural festival list

  15-04-2024 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – USA Today has named the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta one of the 10 Best Cultural Festivals in the country. The Balloon Fiesta was ranked number eight on the list, ahead of "Aloha Festivals" in Hawaii and the "Bavarian Blast" in Minnesota. ABQ BioPark’s Botanic Garden nominated in USA Today 10Best contestThe USA Today ranking highlights the mass ascension, special shapes rodeo, and balloon glows. This year's Balloon Fiesta is scheduled to st
  
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• Rio Rancho city manager sends budget recommendation to mayor and city council

  15-04-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Matt Geisel, Rio Rancho's city manager, has sent the recommended fiscal year 2025 budget to the mayor and city council. The recommendation suggests investing in city personnel."To ensure we maintain the ground we have gained in the current labor market through past adjustments and to keep up with competitors, I am proposing a cost-of-living adjustment of 5.0 percent for all employee groups (subject to collective bargaining)," Geisel wrote in the recommen
  
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• Albuquerque public meeting set for 212-acre land transfer to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

  15-04-2024 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is considering transferring 212 acres of land along the Bosque to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The State Land Office is asking the public to weigh in on the proposal.The second of three public meetings is set for April 16 at the Henry “Kiki” Saavedra Community Center (201 Prosperity Ave. SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87106). The meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom at this link (access code 0
  
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• Gas truck rollover in southern Colorado prompts evacuations

  15-04-2024 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO (KRQE) -- A gas truck has rolled over, officials with La Plata County, Colorado, said. The incident happened near the northern border of New Mexico.Authorities said fire crews responded to a rollover incident involving a liquid natural gas truck in the 31000 block of Highway 160. It's near Elmore's Corner and CR 225A.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News Special:
  
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• High winds Monday Afternoon

  15-04-2024 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  It's a windy day in New Mexico. Southern and eastern New Mexico will see the strongest winds, of 60 to 70 mph. The Metro and and middle Rio Grande Valley will see winds of 40 to 50 mph, and the Four Corners will see the lightest winds, up to around 30 to 40 mph.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI Dismissal Scandal
  
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• Sandia Labs hosting Small Business Opportunities fair

  15-04-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs is hosting a Small Business Opportunities Fair on May 2, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Marriot Albuquerque.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI Dismissal ScandalNews: Remains found in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkEvents: What’s happening around N
  
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• Petroglyph National Monument closing some trails after visitors move rocks, make cairns

  15-04-2024 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cairns are stacks of rocks that can act as trail markers, but recently they've been sparking debate at protected areas across the nation. Now, officials at Petroglyph National Monument say they are closing portions of trails because people have damaged the landscape with unauthorized cairns and moving rocks."We are closing off the very top portion of Mesa Point Trail and [the mesa top of] Boca Negra Canyon," says Park Ranger Rachel Taylor. "It's be
  
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• 'Rust' armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal movie set shooting 

  15-04-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal workerGutierrez’s lawyers had filed a sentencing memorandum, saying she has undergone “undue hardship” from media coverage and asked for a conditional discharge, meaning she would be let out of jail and put on
  
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• Village of Tijeras hosting Earth Day cleanup event

  15-04-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Village of Tijeras is inviting the community to get out and pick up trash during its Earth Day cleanup event on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Santa Fe non-profit facing a lack of affordable land to build onThe village is teaming up with Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, Canon De Carnue Land Grant and PFM for the event. There will be five dump sites set up for people to dump any trash they clean up. Each site will have supplies that can be pic
  
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• Santa Fe non-profit facing a lack of affordable land to build on

  15-04-2024 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A non-profit in Santa Fe, which builds homes for those in need, is facing a major obstacle: a lack of land to build on."There's a deficit of affordable housing and housing in Santa Fe just market-rate housing," said Executive Director Kurt Krahn.The Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity is facing a hurdle as it goes into a busy building season."It's worrisome; we want to build homes," said Krahn. Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal workerRigh
  
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• Grupo Control headlining second annual ¡mira! Las Cruces event

  15-04-2024 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Visit Las Cruces is putting on its second annual ¡mira! Las Cruces event. The event highlights the city's art, culture, cuisine, sights and sounds. Grupo Control, who refer to themselves as Los Reyes de La Cumbia, will be headlining the event this year.Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal worker¡mira! Las Cruces will be Saturday, April 27, in downtown Las Cruces from 2 - 9 p.m. There will be various acts and entertainment
  
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• Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal worker

  15-04-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In under two hours of deliberation, a federal jury has convicted a former Lobo football player of robbing a postal carrier in 2022. The jury convicted 28-year-old Rashawn Boyce of stealing a key from the U.S. Postal Service and of possessing a firearm while prohibited from owning a gun.Boyce and 23-year-old Marquae Kirkendoll stole the key from a mail carrier near Louisiana Boulevard and Central Avanue, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says. The two
  
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• Tax Day deals: Where to get discounts or free food on April 15

  15-04-2024 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/WPIX) – It might be time to pay Uncle Sam, but at least you can reward yourself when the process is over.In an attempt to soften the blow of Tax Day, plenty of national restaurant chains are offering discounts and freebies on food and drink — and some are even extending their deals well beyond April 15.Hungry for a budget-friendly bite? Check out the list below to find an offer near you.Arby'sIt's "Free Sandwich Month" at Arby's, meaning customers can get a free sandwich, wr
  
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• Applications open for PNM Resources Grants

  15-04-2024 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Applications are open for the PNM Resources Foundation Non-traditional Education Grant. New Mexico nonprofits can submit an application for a portion of $400,000 from PNM. Lobo football to be active in transfer portal with help from NILGrants are offered to qualified 501c3 nonprofits. Examples of qualifying programs include programs for developmentally disabled, veterans, seniors, formerly incarcerated, unhoused or youth interested in STEAM or Agricultural e
  
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• Trump's criminal hush money trial kicks off in NY: Live updates

  15-04-2024 15:34 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump is back in a New York courtroom Monday, this time for the start of his first criminal trial in a matter involving a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election.The trial will begin Monday with jury selection, in which hundreds of New Yorkers must be whittled down to 12 people and six alternates. That process is expected to last at least several days before opening arguments begin and star witnesses take the stand.Trump makes h
  
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