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• US retail sales rose at robust 0.5 pct. annual rate in July

  15-08-2018 14:36
  WASHINGTON — Americans shopped at a healthy pace in July, buying more cars, clothes and appliances, evidence that confident consumers are helping drive robust economic growth. Retail sales rose at a 0.5 percent annual rate in July, after a 0.2 percent increase the previous month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. June’s increase, though, was revised […]
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue donates decommissioned ambulance to Ukraine

  07-05-2024 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  It helped carry thousands of people in medical emergencies through Albuquerque for years. Now the city is donating a decommissioned ambulance to help thousands of people in the war-torn country of Ukraine.  "I want to thank everyone who helped us who stay with Ukraine," said Nataliya Edelman, with Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico.  Story continues below
  News: FBI: Missing Clovis 10-month-old has been foundEvents: What’s happening
  
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• City of Albuquerque unveils 'Ken Sanchez Pillar of the Community' memorial

  07-05-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has another memorial dedicated to longtime public servant Ken Sanchez. The city formally unveiled the Ken Sanchez Pillar of the Community at Civic Plaza on Monday afternoon more than four years after his death.Three Albuquerque city councilors propose changes to city charterSanchez was a Bernalillo County Commissioner for eight years before serving as an Albuquerque City Councilor for the Westside for 14 years.
  The Sanchez family
  
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• Construction projects expected for Rio Bravo Boulevard

  07-05-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An area of Albuquerque that's seen months of heavy road construction is about to get even more. The county is starting up two more South Valley road projects alongside one that's still going on. Major roadwork has already been happening in the areas of Isleta and Bridge over the last year. Now, in two weeks, Bernalillo County will start work on Rio Bravo and not many drivers are looking forward to it. "Oh, here, this is going to be a nightmare
  
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• Three Albuquerque city councilors propose changes to city charter

  07-05-2024 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three Albuquerque city councilors are proposing some sweeping changes to Albuquerque's charter. The referendum, co-sponsored by Dan Lewis, Renee Grout, and Klarissa Pena would lower the minimum vote total to win a mayor or city council race to 40% instead of the current 50%. If no candidate hits 40%, then there would be a runoff. New Mexico considering new system for dealing with mentally ill criminalsThe city originally had a 40% threshold for election
  
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• Combating crime: New ballistics testing machines come to New Mexico

  07-05-2024 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New technology that helped the Albuquerque Police Department crack one of its highest-profile gun cases is now spreading statewide. The feds are paying for four new specialty machines that will help track shell casings found at crime scenes.
  "I think probably the best example of the impact that NIBIN has had, and sort of shell casing analysis has had, is the Solomon Peña case, for example," said New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
  "NIBIN" stands
  
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• Albuquerque school director charged with threatening student turns himself in

  07-05-2024 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says the charter school director accused of threatening a student with a box cutter has turned himself in. South Valley Academy Executive Director Richard Perea is facing aggravated assault and child abuse charges after a criminal complaint states he held the box cutter to the student's neck on April 18. Mother talks about South Valley school director holding box cutter blade to son’s neckWitnesses told inves
  
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• High winds continue into the middle of this week

  07-05-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  A windy pattern will continue through the middle of this week. Parts of northern New Mexico could see wind gusts up to 65 mph Tuesday afternoon.
  Windy weather continues across New Mexico to start this week. West winds have been gusting anywhere from 30 to over 50 mph at times across parts of the state. Temperatures are cooler today for most too thanks to a cold front that moved through last night. Winds will be dying down starting this evening, but a few places (especially along and east of the
  
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• Old Town Albuquerque joins New Mexico MainStreet Network

  07-05-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic Old Town Albuquerque was added to the New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) network. It's a part of the Urban Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (UNCC) Initiative.According to an Economic Development Department press release, the UNCC is one of NMMS's Project-Based Initiatives that provides professional technical assistance to community projects during a 12-18-month timeframe. The projects must produce economic development outcomes in the form of business rete
  
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• UNM holding Spring 2024 graduation ceremony on Saturday

  07-05-2024 00:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a big weekend for a lot of University of New Mexico graduates as the spring Class of 2024 gets ready to graduate. The commencement ceremony is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. Nearly 3,000 students will walk the stage at The Pit to receive their degrees.Community gathers to say goodbye to Our Lady of Fatima SchoolUnited States Interior Secretary and former New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland will be the keynote speaker. UNM will live stream the service on it
  
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• Part of Broadway Boulevard near Lomas closed for deadly crash, APD says

  07-05-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the area of Broadway Boulevard and Lomas Boulevard NE. FBI: Missing Clovis 10-month-old has been foundPolice blocked off southbound Broadway Boulevard between Roma Avenue and Lomas Boulevard on Monday around 3:45 p.m. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.This is a developing story.
  
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• Santa Fe looking for input on bicycle trail priorities

  06-05-2024 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is taking community input to help guide how to spend bicycle trail maintenance and repair funds. The online survey is available until the end of May.The brief survey can be found at this link. Any questions can be sent to Romella Glorioso-Moss at (505) 955-6623 ([email protected]). New Mexico considering new system for dealing with mentally ill criminalsThe survey is part of the city's effort to implement a publicly availab
  
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• Miss USA steps down: 'Never compromise your physical and mental well-being'

  06-05-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The woman who holds the title of Miss USA says she's giving up her crown, citing her "physical and mental well-being" in an announcement about her resignation.Noelia Voigt, who last September became the first Venezuelan-American to win the Miss USA competition, acknowledged in an Instagram post on Monday that news that she was stepping down "may come as a large shock to many.""In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your men
  
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• New Mexico considering new system for dealing with mentally ill criminals

  06-05-2024 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico might get a revamped system for handling accused criminals that are mentally ill. The changes are likely on the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session."What we have is a complete re-tooling of our system," Holly Agajanian, the chief general counsel for the Office of the Governor, told lawmakers in a committee meeting on Monday. "It has to be a complete overhaul." New Mexicans should check bank accounts after healthcare cyberattackTh
  
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• Verdict reached for man's second trial in 2016 murder case

  06-05-2024 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A trial has concluded for Matthew Chavez, who was previously convicted of killing army veteran Tyler Lackey eight years ago. On Monday, the verdict of the case's second trial was announced.2016 Murder:
  During an attempted robbery, Chavez shot and killed Lackey at an ATM near Gibson and Yale. A jury found Chavez guilty of second-degree murder and other charges. He was sentenced to a maximum of 23.5 years in prison. Albuquerque man wins distilling competitionA
  
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• What happens to illegal drugs, guns and cash seized at the border?

  06-05-2024 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Border agents have intercepted thousands of illegal items including drugs, guns and illicit cash being smuggled into the U.S. this year, but handling that contraband can take many paths.
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized over 273,000 pounds of drugs, nearly 2,000 weapons and over $22 million in illegal currency this year, data showed.
  CBP works with other state and federal agencies to make sure these items are handled safely, and the process involves str
  
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• McDonald's is reportedly working on something big

  06-05-2024 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- There’s buzz in the burger world that McDonald’s is working on something big.  Ian Broden, CFO of the global fast-food chain, said last week that the restaurant has plans to launch a “larger satiating burger,” the food website delish reported.  The move comes amid news that inflation-weary customers in big markets are opting to eat out less.“The consumer is certainly being very discriminating in how they spend their dollar,” McDonald’
  
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• Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening on Saturday

  06-05-2024 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Letter carriers and the United States Postal Service are once again teaming up to hold the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The event is this Saturday and is the largest single-day food drive in the country with thousands of communities participating including 19 here in New Mexico. This is to help raise food for local hunger-relief organizations. Origami in the Garden exhibition coming to New MexicoIf you want to help, just fill a sturdy bag or box with
  
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• May 10 is last day for Bernalillo County residents to pay second half of property taxes

  06-05-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The deadline for Bernalillo County residents to pay the second half of their property taxes is May 10. Property taxes not paid before the deadline will become delinquent.Best of Chips and Salsa Competition comes to AlbuquerqueBernalillo County says all payments, including by mail, must be postmarked to the county Treasurer's office no later than May 10. Any payments made after the deadline will be delinquent and with a penalty and interest added to the amoun
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools invites community to Substance Prevention Expo

  06-05-2024 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is inviting the community to its Substance Prevention Resource and Empowerment Expo Monday.Story continues below
  News: FBI: Missing Clovis 10-month-old has been foundEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 3-9Cannabis: What does federal cannabis rescheduling mean for New Mexico?Trending: New Mexico couple finds a genie lamp, gets three wishes
  The event will be at the National Hispanic Cultural Center May 6, from 4
  
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• Sandoval County hosting voter rolls accuracy event

  06-05-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandoval County is inviting the public to learn about how they can improve the election process.Jury selection begins for trial of man accused of multiple rape casesThe voter rolls accuracy event will allow the public to provide information so they known who they can vote for and where they can vote in the election. The public can also share documentation that a loved one has passed away, so their information cannot be used in upcoming elections. People will
  
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• Enrollment in New Mexico's medical cannabis program declining

  06-05-2024 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While New Mexico's recreational cannabis sales boom, the state's medical cannabis industry is shrinking, at least on paper.Data from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) shows that the number of actively enrolled patients decreased by about 20,000 people over the last year. In April of 2023, there were over 100,000 active patients in the system; by April of 2024, there were 80,186 active patients. New Mexico’s seniors lost over $17 million to scam
  
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• Jury selection begins for trial of man accused of multiple rape cases

  06-05-2024 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury Selection has begun in the trial for Edward Duran, accused of multiple rape cases. Some cases are more than 30-years old.Albuquerque man wins distilling competitionDuran pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of first degree criminal sexual penetration for a string of rapes in 1990's. Investigators say DNA evidence from a fork that Duran used at an Albuquerque restaurant matched DNA from multiple rape kits that were not tested until 2020.Duran is accused of ra
  
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• Origami in the Garden exhibition coming to New Mexico

  06-05-2024 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Origami in the Garden is an outdoor sculpture exhibition that takes origami to another level with metal sculptures. The exhibit features the work of Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box and collaborations with world renowned artists.Story continues below
  News: FBI: Missing Clovis 10-month-old has been foundEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 3-9Cannabis: What does federal cannabis rescheduling mean for New Mexico?Trending: New Mexico coup
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court: 'Overwhelming evidence' in triple homicide

  06-05-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's highest court has decided there is 'overwhelming evidence' to convict John D Powell for several first-degree murders. Powell was involved in the 2018 murders of three people in Dixon, New Mexico.After being convicted in court, Powell appealed, arguing that he was acting "rash" during the killings because he was dealing with drug withdrawal. Powell argued the deaths were not premeditated. New Video: Suspect arrested after gunshots ring out at A
  
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• Invisible Heroes 5K run/walk recognizes medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals

  06-05-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is the world's largest and oldest association for medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists. To support those workers, the group is holding the Invisible Heroes 5K Run and Walk. Best of Chips and Salsa Competition comes to AlbuquerqueThe run/walk will be Saturday, May 18 beginning in the Believers Center of Albuquerque parking lot. The event recognizes and raises awareness for the role that medica
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court confirms conviction of Carlsbad man for daughter's death

  06-05-2024 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that the conviction of a Carlsbad man for the death of his 8-year-old daughter stands. In a unanimous decision, the court rejected arguments by Juan Lerma that he failed to receive a fair trial.In 2020, Carlsbad Police arrested Lerma on suspicion that he had killed his daughter after Lerma’s mother went to the police. According to a detective’s statement filed in Eddy County Magistrate Court, Lerma told his mother th
  
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• BLM looking for public input before leasing 1,317 acres for oil and gas extraction

  06-05-2024 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering putting seven parcels up for lease to oil and gas extraction. The parcels total 1,317 acres, BLM says.The parcels are located in Eddy and Lea Counties. BLM plans on offering them for lease in 2025 but is seeking public input first. New Mexico’s seniors lost over $17 million to scams last yearThe public comment period will be open until June 5, 2024. Additional information as well as a pubic comment p
  
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• New program helping Las Vegas Fire Department with communication

  06-05-2024 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Vegas Fire Department is bringing in new technology to help boost communication within the department and with the community.
  "Back when I started in the fire service we carried three-ring binders. Literally, four or five inch three ring-binders and it had a page for every business and address in the city," LVFD Seven Spann said. Spann says the department has moved away from the binders over the years, modernizing how to get important information to fi
  
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• 'Truly bizarre': Tens of thousands of dollars found in Ohio city's bathrooms

  06-05-2024 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – There's a money mystery in Marysville, Ohio, after tens of thousands of dollars were found in a couple of bathrooms around the city.The money was found in publicly accessible bathrooms, according to the Marysville Police Division (MPD). Capt. Nate Sachs said more than $20,000 was found in a bathroom at the Avalon Theater last weekend. Less than a week later on Thursday night, more than $10,000 was found in a bathroom at a Kentucky Fried Chicken.“They were hi
  
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