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• Pollock, Rothko featured in Albuquerque art exhibit through December

  03-11-2017 23:58 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – New Mexicans are getting a rare chance to look at works from some of the most prominent names in modern art, including Jackson Pollock, Georgia O’Keeffe, Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko.
  “These are things you only see in art history books,” stated Betty Hahn of Albuquerque while visiting the traveling exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum.
  This exhibit, called When Modern was Contemporary, features “the heart of the Roy Neuberger Collection,&r
  
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• D.C. students, school administration push back against posters aimed at encouraging ‘racial divide’

  03-11-2017 23:47
  
  Montgomery Blair's principal believes the "it's okay to be white" poster could be part of a national campaign to create racial tension.
  
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• Carlsbad High band set to march in Hollywood Christmas Parade

  03-11-2017 23:46 via krqe.com
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of fundraising, the Carlsbad’s Cavemen Marching Band will be marching on national television.
  The band will be one of 18 featured at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. The parade airs on Dec. 24 on the Hallmark Channel and on the CW.
  The 150-member band will march and perform alongside celebrities and world renowned musicians.
  A week from the deadline they fell short of their goal, but the band booster club says they ended up raising $75,000.
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• Family reunites with dog rescued from Puerto Rico

  03-11-2017 23:41
  
  Many families who fled Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria had to leave their pets on the island, but now, planes have brought hundreds of pets to the continental U.S.
  
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• Realtor accused of murder back in jail after testing positive for drugs

  03-11-2017 23:39 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque realtor charged with murder is back in jail.
  Chris Pino is accused of hitting and killing a homeless man with his Hummer earlier this year after Pino claimed the man was breaking into his property.
  Pino was released from jail in September on an ankle monitor. According to court records, Pino has since tested positive for meth and alcohol, which violates his conditions of release.
  During a pre-trial services check-in, officials say he made suicidal
  
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• Chicago Cubs send Houston Astros a congratulatory surprise for winning World Series

  03-11-2017 23:38
  
  From one World Series champion to another.
  
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• Las Vegas fire officials release tapes from mass shooting

  03-11-2017 23:16
  
  Las Vegas fire officials have released radio dispatches that shed light on the chaotic scene of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
  
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• Taos ranked as top Christmas vacation destination

  03-11-2017 23:12 via krqe.com
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico town is ranking up there with places like Prague and Vienna.
  U.S. News and World Report lists Taos as one of the “Best Christmas Vacations.”
  The website cites its snow covered adobe buildings and its historic downtown. It also mentions the Taos folk pop-up store where hand-made gifts are sold.
  Taos comes in at No. 3, behind Prauge and Vienna. London and New York City follow.
  For the full list, click here. 
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• I-40 eastbound at 4th Street reopen after semi-truck fuel leak

  03-11-2017 23:05 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – I-40 eastbound is reopen at Fourth Street after being closed due to a semi-truck fuel leak.
  The incident caused I-40 to close for almost two hours during the afternoon commute.
  Albuquerque Police were asking people seek an alternate routes, but say I-40 is now reopen.
  No further information is available.TRAFFIC ALERT: I40 EB is closed at 4th for a fuel leak from a semi. Please seek alternate route for your afternoon commute
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• Police warn drivers of consequences from unattended car warm-ups

  03-11-2017 22:55 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are reminding people to stop leaving their cars warming up. Not only could you lose it, you could end up getting sued if someone gets hurt or killed with it.
  “It’s just a no-brainer. We should have zero auto theft warm-ups because people shouldn’t do it. Just take the time and sit in your car,” said Officer Simon Drobik of the Albuquerque Police Department.
  It’s something police have been warning people about for years, and th
  
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• Police: Suspected armed gunman dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

  03-11-2017 22:36 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police say the armed suspect who was barricaded inside the Bank of America call center has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  Friday afternoon, Rio Rancho Police were responding to reports of someone with a gun inside the call center near N.M. 528 and U.S. 550.
  Police set up a perimeter and evacuated the building, all except for the alleged gunman.
  Rio Rancho Police were communicating with the suspect, who remained barricaded for several
  
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• Police: Rio Rancho call center evacuated after reports of gunman

  03-11-2017 22:36 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police say that someone with a gun is believed to be inside the Bank of America call center.
  Police have set up a perimeter around the call center near N.M. 528 and U.S. 550. They say the building has been evacuated, except for the alleged gunman.
  Rio Rancho Police are communicating with the suspect, who remains barricaded inside.
  No shots have been fired and no injuries have been reported at this time.
  KRQE News 13 is working to gather more inform
  
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• Police responding to reports of person with gun at Rio Rancho call center

  03-11-2017 22:36 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police Captain Ron Vigil says that someone with a gun is believed to be at the Bank of America call center.
  Rio Rancho Police say they are setting up a perimeter around the call center near N.M. 528 and U.S. 550.
  Police say no shots have been fired and no injuries have been reported at this time.
  KRQE News 13 is working to gather more information and will provide updates.
  Filed under: Albuquerque - Metro, Home, News Tagged: App Alert
  
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• Police ID armed suspect who shot himself at Rio Rancho call center

  03-11-2017 22:36 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police say the armed suspect who was barricaded inside the Bank of America call center has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  Friday afternoon, Rio Rancho Police were responding to reports of someone with a gun inside the call center near N.M. 528 and U.S. 550.
  Police set up a perimeter and evacuated the building, all except for the alleged gunman.
  Rio Rancho Police were communicating with the suspect, 44-year-old Eugene Basurto, who rema
  
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• Police activity reported in Rio Rancho

  03-11-2017 22:33
  
  Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
  
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• Psychic convicted of scamming customers out of millions arrested...again

  03-11-2017 22:08
  
  A self-proclaimed psychic has been arrested in the state of Washington for allegedly taking more than $50,000 from a woman for "spiritual cleansing."
  
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• After truck attack, NYC circles the wagons around marathon

  03-11-2017 21:59 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — In a city shaken by its deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11, police are promising an unprecedented security effort to try to secure a soft target spanning five boroughs and 26.2 miles: the New York City Marathon.
  City officials have sought to calm the nerves of more than 50,000 runners and huge crowds of onlookers expected to line the marathon route by insisting it will go off Sunday without a hitch only days after a truck attack killed eight people in lower Manhattan.
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• 676 more JFK assassination records released

  03-11-2017 21:50
  
  The National Archives is releasing another 553 government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  
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• November no stranger to severe weather

  03-11-2017 21:36
  
  Here are the tornado risks that different states could face this month and winter.
  
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• NYPD says it is building rape case against Harvey Weinstein

  03-11-2017 21:21
  
  According to authorities, they are gathering evidence for a possible arrest.
  
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• Cheering fans greet World Series champion Houston Astros

  03-11-2017 21:21
  
  Astros fans are lining up along streets in downtown Houston for a parade to honor the World Series champions.
  
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• Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls sentence ‘disgrace’

  03-11-2017 21:04 via krqe.com
  FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who walked away from his post in Afghanistan and triggered a search that left some of his comrades severely wounded, was spared a prison sentence by a military judge Friday in what President Donald Trump blasted as a “complete and total disgrace.”
  The judge gave no explanation of how he arrived at his decision, but he reviewed evidence that included the five years Bergdahl was held captive by the Taliban and the wounds suffered b
  
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• New local therapy horse visits KOB

  03-11-2017 21:01
  
  In May KOB reported on Loving Thunder Ranch’s bid to win one of several new therapy horses, a bid they recently won.
  
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• Mug Shot Gallery: November 2017

  03-11-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  Mugshots from New Mexico Law Enforcement Agencies in November 2017. Mug Shot Gallery: November 2017 Tyson Collins (Photo courtesy: Los Alamos Monitor)is accused of swapping his Netflix account login for nude photos of an underage New Mexico girl: http://krqe.com/2017/11/01/man-allegedly-traded-netflix-login-for-nude-photos-of-teen-girl/Jesus P. Herrera is facing his eighth drunken driving charge after police say he shot a truck's window: http://krqe.com/2017/11/01/new-mexico-man-faces-8th-dwi-fo
  
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• 3 surprising behaviors that are scientifically contagious

  03-11-2017 20:58
  
  The main takeaway? Pick your friends wisely.
  
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• New details released about shootout between Roswell man and police

  03-11-2017 20:54 via krqe.com
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – New details have been released about why a man likely ran and shot at deputies in September.
  Chaves County Deputies tried to pull over Jose Manuel Diaz Montelongo on September 24, but they say Montelongo started running and shooting.
  They ended up on a shooting range, where a concealed carry class was taking place.
  According to court documents, investigators later found a large sum of money, drugs, assault rifles, handguns and live and spent ammunition in h
  
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• Trump pushes DOJ on Clinton, won’t rule out firing Sessions

  03-11-2017 20:36 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is “disappointed” with the Justice Department and won’t rule out firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions, if Sessions won’t investigate Democrats.
  “Honestly, they should be looking at the Democrats,” Trump told reporters before departing the White House on a 12-day trip to Asia.
  The president’s comments came after he tweeted several times Friday morning to criticize his former 2016 rival Hillary Clinto
  
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• Mom who went viral for 'dragging' her child speaks out

  03-11-2017 20:22
  
  This is her side of the story.
  
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• Full KRQE Runoff Mayoral Debate

  03-11-2017 20:18 via krqe.com
  The two Albuquerque mayoral candidates Tim Keller and Dan Lewis squared off Saturday night in the final mayoral debate of the 2017 race.
  Watch the intense debate and hear how each of them stand on topics that are important to you.
  1. How do you intend to fight the crime problem in the city?
  2. You both want to raise the number of police officers. What will you do that the previous administration was not able to do?
  3. Mr. Lewis, you plan to spend $15-million dollars increasing the number of offi
  
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• Belen family receives much needed home renovations thanks to volunteers

  03-11-2017 20:16 via krqe.com
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – He served our country. She helped mold the minds of thousands of kids. Friday, it was the community’s turn to give back.
  Dozens of volunteers pulled up their sleeves to help a family that has been through tough times.
  Kathleen Hill has lived in her Belen home for 40 years, but the last 10 years have been extremely difficult.
  She took care of her husband, a Vietnam veteran who suffered from lung disease before dying in 2011, and now she’s caring for their so
  
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• College ends season for soccer team over 'offensive and racist' costume

  03-11-2017 20:15
  
  One black student said "your intent was to be funny, but your impact hurt."
  
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• U.S. report: 'No convincing' explanation for climate change other than humans

  03-11-2017 20:14
  
  The Fourth National Climate Assessment contradicts much of the White House's attitude toward climate change.
  
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• Fans celebrate World Series champion Astros with parade in downtown Houston

  03-11-2017 20:03
  
  Astros fans are lining up along streets in downtown Houston for a parade to honor the World Series champions.
  
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• 3 House Republicans call for Mueller to resign

  03-11-2017 19:49
  
  Mueller's team on Monday indicted ex-Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates.
  
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• New Mexico regulators report drop in methane emissions

  03-11-2017 19:47 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – State regulators say methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in New Mexico have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past year thanks to advances in technology and changes in the way wells are drilled.
  Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Ken McQueen told a panel of state lawmakers Friday that most companies that are actively drilling are reporting the volumes of methane intentionally released through venting and flaring as part of the
  
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• CMA rescinds media restrictions for awards show, apologizes

  03-11-2017 19:31 via krqe.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Association is apologizing after trying to impose restrictions on any questions by the media about the mass shooting in Las Vegas, gun rights or political affiliations at its awards show next Wednesday.
  A statement from the CMA on Friday said the restrictions on topics in their media guidelines have been lifted, which comes following a backlash by artists, including from the co-host for the awards show, Brad Paisley.
  Paisley tweeted Frida
  
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• Reports: NFL owners to be deposed in Kaepernick collusion case

  03-11-2017 19:28
  
  Prominent owners, including Dallas' Jerry Jones and New England's Bob Kraft, are being asked to turn over their cellphone and email records, as well.
  
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• Kids interact with science at annual Discovery Festival

  03-11-2017 19:27 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This weekend, kids will have the chance to be scientists thanks to the annual Discovery Festival.
  Friday and Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center, the Discovery Festival will be full of interactive booths where kids can play and learn about careers in fields in engineering, coding and robotic science.
  Hundreds of kids have already shown up eager to learn.
  “The energy at every table is so high right now. There are so many kids asking great ques
  
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• Durango budget cuts to affect transit services

  03-11-2017 19:24 via krqe.com
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – The Durango City Council wants to reassure the public that transit services for people with disabilities will not be among the services cut.
  The city says because of the budget cut, including a decrease in state grants, they will have to cut their budget by half by about $1.5 million.
  The city council is now tasked with figuring out which transit services need to be cut.
  On Wednesday, city council members heard from the public.
  One major concern was that the do
  
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• Trump seeks end to health care penalty in House GOP tax bill

  03-11-2017 19:10 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to repeal a health care law penalty in their tax rewrite, a step the House’s top tax writer indicated is politically problematic.
  Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, said Friday the president had spoken to him twice by phone and once in person, imploring him to scrap the so-called individual mandate that requires Americans to obtain health insurance or face a penalty.
  “The president feels
  
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• Teen faces charges for fatal head-on crash

  03-11-2017 19:02 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 18-year-old who crossed a median and hit a car head-on, killing a woman, is now facing charges, including a count of vehicular homicide.
  It was early last month when deputies say 18-year old Elias Arellano was speeding on the highway near the Buffalo Thunder Casino when he lost control of the convertible.
  Police say he crossed into the other lanes of traffic and crashed head-on into a car driven by 71-year-old Lucy Fresques of Espanola, killing her. He
  
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• Trump’s brief Twitter outage prompts cheers, concerns

  03-11-2017 18:29 via krqe.com
  Some cheered and others raised concerns when President Donald Trump’s Twitter account, a mouthpiece for the U.S. presidency, mysteriously went dark for a few minutes this week.
  “My Twitter account was taken down for 11 minutes by a rogue employee,” Trump wrote from his restored account early Friday morning, making light of the brief Thursday evening outage that vexed many of his millions of followers. “I guess the word must finally be getting out-and having an i
  
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• Children who are spanked experience higher rates of depression, anxiety as adults

  03-11-2017 18:23
  
  35 percent of children experience some type of physical punishment at least once per year.
  
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• Connecticut man kept rental car for nearly 3 years, owes $25K, police say

  03-11-2017 18:22
  
  A 70-year-old man was arrested on charges that he never returned his rental car and kept the vehicle for nearly three years.
  
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• This restaurant is banning kids and people are outraged

  03-11-2017 18:18
  
  The owner claims a few parents ruined it for everyone.
  
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• Halloween mishap turns into heartwarming gesture caught on cam

  03-11-2017 18:06
  
  A boy who didn’t get candy at a doorstep decided to make the most of the situation.
  
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• New Mexico governor excited about federal drone program

  03-11-2017 17:50 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Gov. Susana Martinez says aviation and innovation have been crucial to New Mexico’s economy over the years and the integration of drones into the wider airspace will make for even more opportunities.
  The two-term Republican governor joined federal officials and industry representatives in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to kick off the Trump administration’s drone project.
  President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead last week for a pilot program aimed at inc
  
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• Nations to work on curbing climate change despite Trump

  03-11-2017 17:34 via krqe.com
  BERLIN (AP) — Governments, scientists, industry groups and environmental campaigners are meeting in Germany next week to discuss implementing a global agreement to curb climate change, despite uncertainty over how the United States will figure into the effort.
  President Donald Trump announced earlier this year that the U.S. will pull out of the 2015 Paris climate accord unless his administration can secure a better deal.
  Other countries have pledged to press on regardless at the Nov. 6-17
  
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• Nations move ahead on curbing climate change, despite Trump

  03-11-2017 17:34 via krqe.com
  BERLIN (AP) — Diplomats from around the world are converging in Germany next week to thrash out how to implement the Paris climate agreement, despite uncertainty over the role the United States will play in those efforts.
  While U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the accord fighting global warming, other countries have pledged to press on at the Nov. 6-17 meeting in the western German city of Bonn.
  Negotiators will try to agree on ways to measure each country’s
  
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• US citizen arrested in Zimbabwe, accused of insulting Mugabe

  03-11-2017 17:30 via krqe.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe police have charged a United States citizen with subversion for allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe on Twitter as a “sick man,” lawyers said Friday. The offense carries up to 20 years in prison.
  It was the first arrest made since Mugabe last month appointed a minister for cybersecurity, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights said, a move criticized by activists as aimed at clamping down on social media users. Zimbabwe was shaken last year
  
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