Albuquerque news

• Archdiocese of Santa Fe releases statement on COVID-19 vaccine

  05-03-2021 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Archdiocese of Santa Fe released a statement regarding the ethics of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Archbishop John C. Wester is in favor of Catholics receiving the single-dose vaccine or any of the other available vaccines. Abortion concerns prompt archdiocese warning on vaccine
  Archbishop Wester said the approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is "good news." He also addresses some Catholics' concerns about the vaccine not being ethical. "I wis
  
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• Amber Alert issued for two Carlsbad children, mother

  05-03-2021 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) - An Amber Alert was issued Friday afternoon for two missing children and their mother. Officials say 22-year-old Gyillcinda Crayana Holyan and her two children, 2-year-old Anaya Holyan and 3-year-old Isabelle Salas are missing.Carlsbad police believe the three have been abducted by Caesar Salas and are in danger. Police say Salas could be traveling to Pecos, Texas or Mexico in a green or gray Ford F-150 with an unknown license plate.Anaya is 2 feet tall, weighs approximate
  
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• Amber Alert canceled after two Carlsbad children, mother found safe

  05-03-2021 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) - An Amber Alert has been canceled Friday afternoon for two missing children and their mother. According to a tweet from New Mexico State Police, the mother and children have been located and are safe.
  The Amber Alert had been issued Friday afternoon for 22-year-old Gyillcinda Crayana Holyan and her two children, 2-year-old Anaya Holyan and 3-year-old Isabelle Salas. Carlsbad police said they believe the three have been abducted by Caesar Salas.At this time it is unclear if
  
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• One of two suspects arrested in Santa Fe park shooting

  05-03-2021 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - Santa Fe police announced Friday the arrest of one suspect in relation to a shooting that happened in late February at Las Acequias Park that sent a teen to the hospital. Two suspects are charged in the shooting, 17-year-olds Emmanuel Galaviz-Campos and Carlos Apodaca. Roswell man charged in accidental fatal shooting of sisterBoth Galaviz-Campos and Apodaca have been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault. Galaviz-Campos
  
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• MVD expands in-person operations as COVID-19 case counts improve

  05-03-2021 22:08
  
  MVD is also launching a new appointment scheduling system.
  
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• New Mexico chefs create sculptures made of chocolate for unique fundraiser

  05-03-2021 21:52
  
  This year's theme is steampunk.
  
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• Lawmaker pushes for 3rd time to make Bible the state book of Tennessee

  05-03-2021 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Will the third time be the charm? A Tennessee state lawmaker has reintroduced legislation to make the Holy Bible the official state book. House Joint Resolution 150 is the third attempt by Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, to do so.Sexton first introduced the proposal in 2015, but after winning the approval of the General Assembly, it earned a veto by Gov. Bill Haslam. He reintroduced the measure last year but the legislative session ended without lawmakers votin
  
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• 'Better Call Saul' to begin shooting final season

  05-03-2021 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Production on the last and final season of 'Better Call Saul' will begin this month. The New Mexico Film Office announced Friday that production will begin on the sixth and final 13-episode season.  Production on last season of ‘Better Call Saul’ to begin soon
  "The Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino productions are some of the best television the world has seen in modern times. These productions put New Mexic
  
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• POLICE: Sub locked out of Florida classroom after attacking students

  05-03-2021 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida substitute teacher was charged with battery after attacking one student and assaulting another who tried to break up the fight. The sub, David Sierra, was working at Boone Middle School in Haines City alongside a full-time teacher Wednesday morning.Police said the teacher went outside the classroom to make copies while Sierra stayed in the room.Police said Sierra got into an argument with a student, then got into his face and started belittling him in f
  
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• Video shows UPS driver brought to tears when entire town surprises him with thank you party

  05-03-2021 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  DAUPHIN, Pa. (WJW) -- An entire town in Pennsylvania banded together to thank their beloved UPS driver, who sometimes worked 70 hours per week to make sure they all had their packages after the pandemic hit.It was all a huge surprise for Chad Turns, and the touching moment was caught on video. "He goes out of his way to make us feel taken care of," said resident Adam Shickley. "He’s been working like 140 hours every two weeks. Never a sour face, always 'living the dream.'" World War II vet
  
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• Good Shepherd Center hosts virtual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, provides assistance to those in need

  05-03-2021 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Good Shepherd Center serves the most vulnerable in the community by providing resources, services, and programs that meet the most basic needs. With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, the Good Shepherd Center is gearing up for the 70th Annual Brother Mathias St. Patrick's Day Celebration of Faith and Service.
  Steve Rangel and Charles Schreiner of the Good Shepherd Center discuss the changes being made to this longstanding event. Due to COVID-19, t
  
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• Billy The Kid Casino to reopen after pandemic closure

  05-03-2021 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KRQE) – Billy the Kid Casino at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track is set to reopen on March 22. After being closed for nearly a year, Billy The Kid Casino will reopen to the public. Lincoln County is currently in the Yellow Level of the state's framework, so the sports bar will also be open at 33% capacity along with simulcast wagering from tracks around the country. Downs Casino reopens after closing for pandemic
  "We are excited to open the casino and welcome our play
  
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• Spirit of volunteerism grows across America amid pandemic

  05-03-2021 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY (CBS Newspath) - Rising unemployment and hunger in the U.S. have put a strain on many Americans, but it's also had an unexpected side effect. The pandemic has given rise to a new spirit of volunteerism.Lifelong volunteer Beth Albrecht is teaching her young children the importance of giving back. Her eight-year-old daughter Fawn says, "I like helping out because it makes me feel like I'm showing compassion and being kind." Village of Madrid adopts Ugandan village, leads to the format
  
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• 500 homes on Jemez Pueblo to get broadband access

  05-03-2021 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Jemez Pueblo is turning on its new broadband network Friday. The new system will give internet access to 500 homes on the Pueblo that previously haven't had it. The 3,400 member tribe has struggled with internet access, making remote learning during the pandemic especially difficult.Legislation to expand broadband in New Mexico advances
  "The Pueblo of Jemez has worked diligently to develop the Jemez Pueblo Tribal Network to provide Broadband – high-speed
  
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• Warmer weather for the weekend

  05-03-2021 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures climb through the weekend with some of the warmest temperatures so far this year by early next week. A backdoor cold front and a breezy northerly wind are still keeping temperatures cooler Friday across eastern New Mexico, while it is calm and warmer across the western half of the state. High pressure builds in this weekend, keeping temperatures climbing and dry conditions in place.Even warmer weather moves in early next week with some of the warmest w
  
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• WATCH LIVE: NASA provides update on Perseverance 'firsts' since Mars landing

  05-03-2021 20:26 via krqe.com
  
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  NATIONAL (KRQE) - Mission team members from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will highlight mission "firsts" that have been achieved so far during a teleconference at 1:30 p.m. MST on Friday, March 5. This comes after the touchdown of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater on February 18. PHOTOS: NASA’s Perseverance rover provides glimpses of Mars
  According to NASA, since landing, Perseverance which is its largest and most sophisticated
  
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• NASA to provide update on Perseverance 'firsts' since Mars landing

  05-03-2021 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  NATIONAL (KRQE) - Mission team members from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will highlight mission "firsts" that have been achieved so far during a teleconference at 1:30 p.m. MST on Friday, March 5. This comes after the touchdown of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater on February 18. PHOTOS: NASA’s Perseverance rover provides glimpses of Mars
  According to NASA, since landing, Perseverance which is its largest and most sophisticated Mars rover yet has gone through checks on
  
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• NASA provides update on Perseverance 'firsts' since Mars landing

  05-03-2021 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  NATIONAL (KRQE) - Mission team members from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory highlighted mission "firsts" that have been achieved so far during a Friday teleconference. This comes after the touchdown of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater on February 18. PHOTOS: NASA’s Perseverance rover provides glimpses of Mars
  According to NASA, since landing, Perseverance which is its largest and most sophisticated Mars rover yet has gone through checks on every system and subsystem. The
  
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• City of Albuquerque launches 'Citymakers' program

  05-03-2021 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is launching a new program to better utilize the work of local artists. 'Citymakers' will connect local artists with different city departments to help bring a more creative approach when the city creates new community programs. The work will run through December of 2021. Program offers help to Albuquerque residents facing financial challenges
  "Arts, culture, and the creative economy are core pieces of Albuquerque's heritage
  
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• Inventor tests new way to screen for coronavirus infections

  05-03-2021 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON, UK (CBS Newspath) - The unpleasant nature of a COVID-19 test is enough to make some people flinch. Others can't help but scream. A Dutch inventor is testing a possible new way to screen for coronavirus infections. New Mexico vaccine dashboard highlights counties with high, low registry rates
  The method being trialed in the Netherlands requires people to let out a shout or a song inside an airlocked cabin to give Peter Van Wees, the inventor of the QuBA breath analyzer, enough potential g
  
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• Lives of working women upended by pandemic

  05-03-2021 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS Newspath) - More than 67 million women are currently employed in the U.S. For many of them, the pandemic has turned life upside down.A LinkedIn survey finds 70% of working women feel they need to lower their career expectations. 60% feel they’re underperforming in all areas of life. 39% of working moms feel they are failing their children. Nearly 1 million mothers leave jobs since start of pandemic
  “So many women right now were thrown into remote work in March w
  
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• Acoma Pueblo man sentenced to 8 months in halfway house for sexual abuse

  05-03-2021 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The District of New Mexico U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that a 41-year-old man and a member of the Pueblo of Acoma was sentenced to eight months at a halfway house for abusive sexual contact. According to a plea agreement, on Aug. 29, 2015, while working as a detention center officer at the Acoma Detention Facility, Paul Wollweber sexually abused a female inmate.APD: Homicide detectives conduct investigation at airport parking garage
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• WATCH LIVE: APD provides update on homicide investigation at airport parking garage

  05-03-2021 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department reports that homicide detectives are conducting an investigation at the airport parking garage Friday morning. Details are limited at this time.Homicide investigation begins at northeast Albuquerque motel
  This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide information as it becomes available.2021 Albuquerque Homicide Map
  
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• APD: Multiple bodies found in vehicle at Sunport parking garage

  05-03-2021 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department reports that homicide detectives are conducting an investigation at the Albuquerque International Sunport parking garage Friday morning. According to APD, the remains of at least two people were found in the parking garage.
  During a news conference, APD explained between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. airport security was performing random checks in the parking structures when they came across a foul odor and notified police.Homicid
  
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• APD: Individual found dead at airport parking garage

  05-03-2021 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department reports that homicide detectives are conducting an investigation at the airport parking garage Friday morning. During a press conference, APD explained between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. airport security was performing random checks in the parking structures when they came across a foul odor and notified police.Homicide investigation begins at northeast Albuquerque motel
  APD Chief Harold Medina says officers found a deceased ind
  
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• APD: Homicide detectives conduct investigation at airport parking garage

  05-03-2021 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department reports that homicide detectives are conducting an investigation at the airport parking garage Friday morning. Details are limited at this time.Homicide investigation begins at northeast Albuquerque motel
  This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide information as it becomes available.
  
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• Village of Madrid adopts Ugandan village, leads to the formation of nonprofit

  05-03-2021 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID, N.M. (KRQE) – New Village Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Madrid, New Mexico that supports rural development in Uganda. They sponsor projects that help build necessary infrastructure as well as supporting farmers, women's groups, and children. The founder of New Village Alliance, Brian McMahon discusses the work they do and provides details on the village in Uganda that's been adopted by the village of Madrid, New Mexico.
  What could have easily been a scam has in
  
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• White House COVID-19 team to brief public as states ease restrictions

  05-03-2021 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — White House officials plan to brief Americans on the latest COVID-19 pandemic response efforts Friday, closing out a week in which several states started making major changes to ease restrictions.
  The nation's top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and other members of the team will hold the briefing at 11 a.m. ET.Earlier this week, the U.S. launched its rollout of the third
  
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• CDC chief urges Americans to 'double down' on COVID-19 prevention measures as states lift mask mandates

  05-03-2021 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to "double down" on COVID-19 prevention measures, even as some states are lifting mask mandates."I know the idea of relaxing mask wearing and getting back to everyday activities is appealing, but we're not there yet," CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky said during a White House COVID-19 response team briefing Friday. "We have seen this movie before. When prevention measures, like mas
  
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• CDC chief urges Americans to 'double down' on COVID-19 prevention measures

  05-03-2021 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to "double down" on COVID-19 prevention measures, even as some states lifted mask mandates."I know the idea of relaxing mask wearing and getting back to everyday activities is appealing, but we're not there yet," CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky said during a White House COVID-19 response team briefing Friday. "We have seen this movie before. When prevention measures, like mask man
  
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• AFR extinguishes fire at vacant northeast Albuquerque home

  05-03-2021 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue has extinguished a fire at a vacant home early Friday morning. AFR reports crews responded to reports of the fire around 5 a.m. and upon arriving at the home on Aspen near Constitution Ave. and Eubank Blvd., firefighters saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the vacant single-story residence. Report: AFR sees decrease in calls
  Officials say crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control, eventually putting it out. AFR says one
  
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• Legislature approves bill to waive liquor license fees

  05-03-2021 15:29
  
  The House voted 64-0 Thursday.
  
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• Homicide investigation begins at northeast Albuquerque motel

  05-03-2021 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a homicide at a northeast Albuquerque motel on Friday morning. The Albuquerque Police Department reports that officers are at the scene of the Imperial Inn Motel on Central Ave. regarding a shots fired call.Warrant issued for teen accused in January homicide
  Authorities say a male subject was shot and has died at the scene. There is no offender information available at this time.
  APD says the investigation is in its early stages. Thi
  
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• Sandia Peak Ski Area closes for season on Saturday

  05-03-2021 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sandia Peak Ski Area reports that it will close for the season on Saturday, March 6. This will be the final day to ski and ride for the 2020-2021 season.Meow Wolf receiving ‘COVID-safe’ exhibit changes ahead of reopening
  Lift tickets and lessons for Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6 can be purchased online at sandiapeak.com. Sandia Peak Ski Area is New Mexico Safe Certified and adheres to COVID-safe practices. Guests are asked to we
  
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• New Mexico author aims to 'share a feeling of home' in new children's book

  05-03-2021 14:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local author recently published her bilingual children's book, something she was able to do through the generosity of her community. Now, parents can purchase her book online or at a local book store. Explora offers virtual spring break camps, free teacher workshopsMaria Gomez has wanted to author a children's book since she was in high school. The opportunity finally came to her when she took a workshop with her future publisher, Plot Duckies. She wr
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico Mar 5 - Mar 11

  05-03-2021 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events happening Mar. 5 - Mar. 11 around New Mexico.AlbuquerqueEventsMarch 6 - Plant Swap - Have cuttings and plants you want to trade? Bring one and swap one. Meet new plant friends & vendors at The ABQ Collective from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.March 6 - Fall: A New Olay by Erik Ehn - The University of New Mexico Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce FALL, a new play by Erik Ehn available for online streaming beginning Saturday, Ma
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Seeking answers, Fans allowed, Mostly sunny skies, Good harvest, Finally reopening

  05-03-2021 14:14 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesSanta Fe teachers required to return after being vaccinatedInsurance regulator to issue warning on virus-test billingNew Mexico vaccine dashboard highlights counties with high, low registry ratesNeighbors and APS at odds over location of East Mountain Bus DepotAPS Board interviews final candidate for superintendentReport: 32% of New Mexico’s major roads are in poor conditionBill waiving liquor license fees makes it to governor’s deskCommittee confirms Haaland nomi
  
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• Most of New Mexico remains dry, windy Friday

  05-03-2021 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Most of New Mexico and southern Colorado are dry this morning. However, as yesterday's storm continues to exit to the east, some light snow and rain showers will be possible for Johnson and Bartlett Mesas and Raton Pass, and Union County through the morning commute. Showers will clear but clouds will stick around for far eastern New Mexico through the day, and winds will be gusty east as a backdoor cold front moves through. The backdoor front is bringing wind gusts
  
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• AP-NORC poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response

  05-03-2021 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
  At a moment of deep political polarization in America, support for Biden’s pandemic response extends across party lines. Overall, 70% of Americans back the Democratic president's handling of the v
  
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• Family still searching for 20-year-old man missing from Taos

  05-03-2021 13:24 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A 20-year-old National Guardsman went missing on February 21, 2021, at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos. The bridge is a known spot for suicide, but a body has yet to turn up, two weeks later.Although there is a pretty successful recovery rate for those who commit suicide on the bridge, there is no sign of Juan Munoz, so his family doesn't believe that's what happened. Munoz was supposed to be at the National Guard Armory in Rio Rancho when he didn't show u
  
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• Guatemala woman, 23, is among 13 killed in California crash

  05-03-2021 08:11 via krqe.com
  
  EL CENTRO, Calif. (AP) — One of the 13 people killed when the SUV smuggling them into California hit a tractor-trailer was a 23-year-old woman who was fleeing violence in Guatemala for the hope of a better life, family members said.Yesenia Magali Melendrez Cardona had told her father she wanted to follow in his footsteps and go to the United States, where he had started a new life 15 years earlier, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. SUV in California crash where 13 died came through
  
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• Reports: NY officials altered count of nursing home deaths

  05-03-2021 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Some New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's impeachment after reports late Thursday that his top aides altered a state Health Department report to omit the true number of people killed by COVID-19 in the state's nursing homes.The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, citing documents and people with knowledge of the administration’s internal discussions, reported that aides including secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa pushed state health of
  
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• Amazon building sortation center on the West Side

  05-03-2021 06:27
  
  Amazon is expanding in Albuquerque.
  
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• Prosecutors seek to charge couple with depraved-mind murder for fatal crash

  05-03-2021 06:26
  
  A judge is considering whether Elexus Groves and Paul Garcia should be charged with depraved-mind murder.
  
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• Fans allowed to attend sporting events

  05-03-2021 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fans will be allowed to attend high school sporting events as the Public Education Department made the announcement Thursday evening. There are limitations depending on the color codes that dictate how a county is doing in regard to COVID-19. NMPED: Spectators now allowed at school sporting events
  Fans will not be permitted if a county is still in the Red Level. "I'm very stoked to hear that not only my family members can go to the game, but others and
  
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• Neighbors and APS at odds over location of East Mountain Bus Depot

  05-03-2021 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Albuquerque Public Schools is pumping the breaks on a big project to build a 50-bus depot in the East Mountains after getting backlash from nearby residents. The residents say pressing pause on the project isn't good enough, and argue APS legally cannot build a depot there.Students statewide want similar request after APS’ decision to return to sportsAPS said it needs a bus depot in the East Mountains to get area kids to school since bus companies it relied on in
  
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• US adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy

  05-03-2021 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.The February gain marked a sharp pickup from the 166,000 jobs that were added in January and a loss of 306,000 in December. Yet it represents just a fraction of the roughly 10 million jobs that were lost to the pandemic. US jobless claims tick up to 74
  
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• Meow Wolf receiving 'COVID-safe' exhibit changes ahead of reopening

  05-03-2021 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - Meow Wolf's Santa Fe location is finally reopening later this month, along with new COVID-safe protocols. The House of Eternal Return has been closed for almost a year."Maybe it'll be a two-week quarantine, and then we realize it's a month and longer and longer," said Susan Garbett, general manager of the House of Eternal Return. "We've been having discussions about reopening since March last year." Meow Wolf unveils new addition to Santa Fe installationThe art collective
  
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• 2020 marks increase for hot pepper production in New Mexico

  05-03-2021 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For chile, 2020 wasn’t all bad as New Mexico farmers reported increased production and yield levels for the state’s most famous crop despite pressures related to the coronavirus pandemic. Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s statistics service show 68,000 tons of red and green chile were produced last year. That’s an 8% increase over the previous year. The value of the crop also increased to nearly $52 million. &ldq
  
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• APS Board interviews final candidate for superintendent

  05-03-2021 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Albuquerque Public School Board interviewed its final candidate for the superintendent position Thursday night. Dr. Bolgen Vargas spoke about the challenges of moving to the U.S. from rural Dominican Republic as a teenager and having to learn English. APS school board members respond to governor’s criticismVargas discussed his background turning around districts in New York and New Hampshire, which were facing major financial trouble when he took the helm. Re
  
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