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• Bernalillo County judge retiring after 18 years

  31-05-2022 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A long-time Bernalillo County metro court judge has retired. After serving 18 years on the metropolitan court bench Judge Victor Valdez is stepping down.Courtesy: Kim Jew PhotographyJudge Valdez was appointed to the Criminal Division of the Metropolitan Court in March of 2004 by former Governor Bill Richardson. He served as Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division from 2005 to 2011.
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• Family set to create world's tallest flagpole to honor veterans, fallen soldiers

  31-05-2022 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — One family is making it their mission to remember veterans and their sacrifices.
  Founder of "Wreaths Across America" Morrill Worcester and his son, co-founder Rob Worcester, joined "Morning in America" to share the first look at plans to create the world's tallest flagpole, and to build "Flagpole of Freedom Park," a park to honor every fallen soldier. Biden honors fallen US service members"It actually matches the important date in our history. Purposely, we made it 1,77
  
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• New Mexico schools urged to upgrade security, ask for mental health funds

  31-05-2022 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Following the deadly Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, New Mexico's education leaders are reminding school districts across the state to "tap into available funds" for mental health support services, while also upgrading school safety plans. The message Tuesday comes from the Public Education Department, which says federal relief funds "could be used to improve services for students and staff."According to the PED, New Mexico and other states receiv
  
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• Retired Monopoly token voted back into the game as another goes extinct

  31-05-2022 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Monopoly is about to get a refresh.Following a monthlong vote, Rhode Island-based toy company Hasbro announced that the thimble token will return in the next generation of the game later this year.Hasbro, which has owned the rights to the game since 1991, let fans vote in April to bring back one of six iconic retired tokens: thimble, wheelbarrow, iron, boot, horse and rider, or money bag.Coca-Cola Company phasing out one of its longtime beveragesThe
  
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• Santa Fe High School hosting COVID vaccine clinic

  31-05-2022 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe High School is hosting a COVID vaccination clinic Tuesday afternoon. The clinic will be held at the SFHS gym from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.Story continues belowTrending: Visitation down at Elephant ButteWildfires: Evacuees can’t return home as Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire continuesAlbuquerque: Feds accuse 3 New Mexicans of Paycheck Protection Program fraudWeird - Off Beat: Sketchy description: Police search for suspect accused of not paying for gasNew M
  
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• Teen accused in gas station murder will not stay behind bars until trial

  31-05-2022 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens accused of murder at an Albuquerque gas station will not remain behind bars until trial. 17-year-old Caprice Sicilia is one of five teens accused in the death of Kayla Montano at a Maverik gas station on March 25.Story continues belowTrending: Visitation down at Elephant ButteWildfires: Evacuees can’t return home as Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire continuesAlbuquerque: Feds accuse 3 New Mexicans of Paycheck Protection Program fraudWeird
  
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• Dry and warm, moisture pushes in from the east

  31-05-2022 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Sunny, dry, breezy, and seasonable conditions continue Tuesday before a significant change moves into eastern New Mexico by Wednesday. Moisture and rain chances finally pick up by the mid to later parts of the work week.Tuesday will be slightly cooler in the northeastern parts of the state as a weak backdoor cold front pushes southwest. However, since it is so weak it won't bring much weather across the region. Sunny, dry, and mainly seasonable conditions will pers
  
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• NM Department of Game and Fish announce free fishing day

  31-05-2022 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In celebration of National Boating and Fishing Week, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is announcing free fishing day. Saturday, June 4, anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout New Mexico. No fishing license is required to fish on June 4, but all other fishing rules apply.The NM Game and Fish Department has resources available to help prepare and plan your fishing trip:Weekly fishing and stocking reportFishing Conditions and Trip Plann
  
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• Gas station clerk charged with shooting alleged shoplifter in face

  31-05-2022 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man found shot in the face inside a crashed pickup truck near 12th and Montaño was allegedly shot by a gas station clerk, according to Albuquerque Police. That clerk is now facing criminal charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.According to a criminal complaint, a clerk at the Speedway gas station at Coors and Montaño, Andres Orona, 27, is accused of shooting a man after an alleged shoplifting incident earlier this month.
  
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• Disneyland pauses sales of Magic Key annual passes, announces new ticket offer

  31-05-2022 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - The Disneyland Resort has paused sales of its Magic Key annual passes and announced a new ticket offer for California residents. On Monday, Disneyland paused sales of its Enchant Key and Imagine Key. With the announcement, all four Magic Keys annual passes are now listed as unavailable.Disneyland launched the Magic Key program back in August 2021 after retiring the popular annual passports earlier during this year amid a yearlong shutdown of both Disneyland and Disney California Adventu
  
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• Lapis Room presents: Rollin Forever

  31-05-2022 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lapis Room is an art center dedicated to providing thought-provoking and beautiful works of art to the Albuquerque Old Town district.
  Opening Reception June 2, 5-8 p.m.Father's Dat Reception June 19, 2-5 p.m On view Everyday June 3-2, 2022, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. What’s happening around New Mexico May 27 – June 2A labor of love, a lifetime of experience, 'Rollin Forever' is a photography series focusing on 16 families from Northern New Mexico with a pass
  
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• Bernalillo County is bringing back 'Evening in Paradise'

  31-05-2022 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a two-year absence, Bernalillo County is inviting the public to the annual evening in paradise celebration that is back in person this weekend. The event is on Saturday 4, starting at 3 p.m. at Paradise Hills Park, 5801 Paradise Blvd NW.2022 Free Summer Lunch & Story Time in the ParkThis free family-friendly event will include entertainment, a zip line, food, fun activities for the kids, and local arts and crafts vendors. After a fun afternoon, sta
  
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• Is the hot housing market showing signs of cooling down?

  31-05-2022 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — New home construction continues at a rapid pace, but new sales data shows the market may be cooling down, slightly.
  In April, sales dropped by 17%, the biggest dip in nearly a decade, according to data released last week by the Census Bureau.
  However, home prices remain high, up nearly 20% with a median price of $450,000.While the sales data may suggest a slower market, experts view it as a reality check.
  "What’s happening is maybe the market was traveling at about 125
  
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• PNM offering customers $75 to recycle old refrigerators or freezers

  31-05-2022 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Through the PNM Refrigerator Recycling Program customers can earn $75 for recycling their old refrigerator or freezer. As part of the program PNM will come and pick up your old refrigerator or freezer for free.Feds accuse 3 New Mexicans of Paycheck Protection Program fraudIn order to qualify for the program your old refrigerator/freezer must meet these requirements:You must be a PNM customer and own the refrigerator or freezer. The refrigerator and/or freezer
  
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• 'We let their soul shine': Artist designs caskets for Texas shooting victims

  31-05-2022 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In the wake of the tragic Texas school shooting, people nationwide are offering to help.
  While some donate money, others are donating their time.Trey Ganem, the owner of a custom casket company, has been working around the clock designing custom caskets for 19 of the victims. Ganem makes coffins in Edna, Texas, and he immediately offered his support, for free, to all of the victims families. New Mexico police make several DWI arrests on Memorial Day weekend"I'm known fo
  
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• Free summer lunch/storytime in the park

  31-05-2022 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The month of June will kick off the city of Albuquerque's summer meal program and Storytime in the park. Participants for the meal program must be under 18 years of age. Meals or individual food items cannot be taken from the sitesCABQ Summer MealsFood distribution at local park locations begins on Monday, June 6. Distribution at Albuquerque community centers will begin on Monday, June 13. Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come,
  
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• 2022 Free Summer Lunch & Story Time in the Park

  31-05-2022 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The month of June will kick off the city of Albuquerque's summer meal program and Story Time in the Park. Participants for the meal program must be under 18 years of age. Meals or individual food items cannot be taken from the sitesCABQ Summer MealsFood distribution at local park locations begins on Monday, June 6. Distribution at Albuquerque community centers will begin on Monday, June 13. Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come,
  
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• LIVE: Ceremony for arrival of USS Kitty Hawk

  31-05-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A ceremony is being held at Isla Blanca for the arrival of the USS Kitty Hawk.The USS Kitty Hawk, which was decommissioned in 2009, has been making its way to the Port of Brownsville since January to be broken down at the port’s ship-breaking facility.Gelman stained glass museum hoping to spread inspiration
  The Port of Brownsville made an invitation to the public to join them for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Arrival Ceremony.The pr
  
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• LIVE: Arrival of USS Kitty Hawk

  31-05-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A ceremony is being held at Isla Blanca for the arrival of the USS Kitty Hawk.The USS Kitty Hawk, which was decommissioned in 2009, has been making its way to the Port of Brownsville since January to be broken down at the port’s ship-breaking facility. Gelman stained glass museum hoping to spread inspirationThe Port of Brownsville made an invitation to the public to join them for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Arrival Ceremony.The pr
  
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• Ceremony for arrival of USS Kitty Hawk

  31-05-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A ceremony is being held at Isla Blanca for the arrival of the USS Kitty Hawk.The USS Kitty Hawk, which was decommissioned in 2009, has been making its way to the Port of Brownsville since January to be broken down at the port’s ship-breaking facility. Gelman stained glass museum hoping to spread inspirationThe Port of Brownsville made an invitation to the public to join them for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Arrival Ceremony.The pr
  
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• Arrival of USS Kitty Hawk

  31-05-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A ceremony is being held at Isla Blanca for the arrival of the USS Kitty Hawk.The USS Kitty Hawk, which was decommissioned in 2009, has been making its way to the Port of Brownsville since January to be broken down at the port’s ship-breaking facility. Gelman stained glass museum hoping to spread inspirationThe Port of Brownsville made an invitation to the public to join them for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Arrival Ceremony.The pr
  
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• 'Very angry': Uvalde residents grapple with role school district's police chief played

  31-05-2022 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The blame for an excruciating delay in killing the gunman at a Texas elementary school — even as parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside — has been placed with the school district's homegrown police chief.It's left residents in the small city of Uvalde struggling to reconcile what they know of the well-liked local lawman after the director of state police said th
  
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• Two women missing after group of 12 goes over Bosher's Dam on James River in Richmond

  31-05-2022 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A day spent enjoying the outdoors quickly turned into a nightmare Monday afternoon after people enjoying Memorial Day activities on the James River ended up needing to be rescued when they went over a Richmond dam.According to the Richmond Fire Department, a group of 12 people went over Bosher's Dam just after 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. It is confirmed that while most of the people were rescued, two women are still missing.
  Bosher's Dam has a recorded drop of 12-feet.I
  
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• Coyote enters California home through dog door

  31-05-2022 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (KTLA) – A California family hosted an unexpected visitor that entered using their dog door: a coyote.“The dogs went crazy, and then I said this happened before with a rat, what else could be out there now?” said homeowner Julie Levine.Levine said the family only knew of the coyote's entrance after checking their cameras.Story continues belowTrending: Visitation down at Elephant ButteWildfires: Evacuees can’t return home as Hermits Peak Calf Canyon
  
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• Dog in South Carolina is the oldest pup alive, says Guinness World Records

  31-05-2022 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  (WSPA) -- Bobby and Julie Gregory of Taylors, South Carolina, had no idea when they decided to add a puppy to their family that their beloved Pebbles would hold the record for the oldest dog alive almost two decades later, according to a press release from Guinness World Records.Story continues belowTrending: Visitation down at Elephant ButteWildfires: Evacuees can’t return home as Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire continuesAlbuquerque: Feds accuse 3 New Mexicans of Paycheck Protection Program
  
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• 'They lost him': Postal Service misroutes father's cremated remains

  31-05-2022 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Angela Johnson, 51, waited anxiously for the postal carrier for three days, but her father's cremated remains were nowhere in sight.And then, the afternoon the box of Thomas Moffet's ashes arrived, her regular postal carrier was away. The substitute carrier allegedly carried the box upside down and dropped it on her porch.Thomas Moffet died on April 14, 2022, in New York City.
  "My uncle held [his ashes] for a memorial at his church, which I agreed to," said Johnson. "O
  
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• Why you may not need all those days of antibiotics

  31-05-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) A recent article in the British Medical Journal set off a bit of a firestorm with its claim that “the antibiotic course has had its day.” The authors challenged the very widespread belief that you should keep taking every last dose of antibiotic prescribed by your physician even after you feel better. This advice has long been claimed to be key to preventing antibiotic resistance.The challenge to that claim has sparked a backlash, with physicians and
  
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• Colorado home struck by lightning on camera

  31-05-2022 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) – A homeowner and her mother fled for safety on Sunday afternoon after lightning, described as loud as a bomb, hit their Colorado home.
  “We ran out cause we thought it was the tree coming down on our house. That’s what it sounded like," said Amanda Strawn, who owns the Arvada home.
  Standing outside the house, her neighbors across the street had come outside to let Strawn know that her home had been struck by lightning.
  “Our neighbors told us they caug
  
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• Firefighters respond to residential fire in northeast Albuquerque

  31-05-2022 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to a fire on the 9000 block of Glendale Ave Ne. AFR says the fire was burning a two-story residence. Taos church plans to build new food pantry, neighbors raise concernsFire officials say the cause of the fire is unknown. They say there are no reports of injuries to civilians or firefighters at this time.
  
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• Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable in new Netflix project

  31-05-2022 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) -- Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable after transforming into an elder Leonard Bernstein for "Maestro," a Netflix original that Cooper himself is directing.
  "Maestro" follows the life and love of Leonard Bernstein from when he met his wife, Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan, in 1946 and into his final years. Netflix shared out photos from the movie set on Twitter on Memorial Day.
  Bernstein, born in 1918, was a composer, conductor and pianist. He may be best kn
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: When to return, Stolen artwork, Hot & Breezy, Avocado warning, Paying respects

  31-05-2022 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top StoriesTaos church plans to build new food pantry, neighbors raise concernsVisitation down at Elephant ButteNew Mexico police make several DWI arrests on Memorial Day weekendMan in disguise throws cake at Mona LisaIn big bid to punish Moscow, EU bans most Russia oil importsBalloonists gather in Albuquerque for annual competitionSteve “Mean Machine” Garcia fighting for next UFC contractUvalde grieves, says goodbyes at visitations, funeralsTuesday's Five Facts[1] Evacuees
  
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• Lighter winds, late week moisture

  31-05-2022 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday morning is clear and quiet, with cool temperatures in northwest New Mexico. Tuesday will be warm with highs heating a couple of degrees from Monday in most spots. Only far northeast NM will cool down today, as a cold front starts to move into that part of the state. Winds will pick up from the southwest, at 15-25 mph, and higher gusts over 30 mph are possible in the mountains. Red flag warnings will be in effect for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and northe
  
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• North Carolina man who won $10M lottery gets life sentence

  31-05-2022 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  BOLIVIA, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who won a $10 million lottery prize in 2017 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2020 fatal shooting of his girlfriend.
  The News & Observer reported that 54-year-old Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced Friday in the killing of 23-year-old Keonna Graham.Virginia woman wins lottery for the second timeGraham was reported missing on July 20, 2020.
  She was later found dead in
  
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• New Mexico News Podcast: Can Targeting Shoplifters Stop Violent Crime?

  31-05-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a new idea the New Mexico Attorney General and Albuquerque Police Department started trying in 2021. To help address the city's crime problem, top prosecutors, special agents, detectives and rank and file police officers would spending more time going after people accused of shoplifting. Full news conference on KRQE.com: 2021 organized retail crime announcementNow nearly a year into the effort, the AG's Office has performed a handful of these operati
  
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• Uvalde grieves, says goodbyes at visitations, funerals

  31-05-2022 12:31 via krqe.com
  UVALDE, Texas (AP) — It should have been the first day of a joyous week for Robb Elementary School students — the start of summer break. Instead, the first two of 19 children slain inside a classroom were being remembered at funeral visitations.The gathering for 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza was at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home on Monday in Uvalde, Texas, directly across from the grade school where the children, along with two teachers, were shot to death last week before the gunman
  
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• In big bid to punish Moscow, EU bans most Russia oil imports

  31-05-2022 11:24 via krqe.com
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that exposed the cracks in European unity.From the moment Russia invaded on Feb. 24, the West has sought to hit Moscow's lucrative energy sector to cut off funding for its war. But any such move is a double-edged sword, especially in Europe, which relies on the country for 25% of its oil and 40
  
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• Balloonists gather in Albuquerque for annual competition

  31-05-2022 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloonists from around the country had a chance to show off across the Albuquerque skies Monday morning. More than 30 pilots gathered for a series of championships this weekend.
  Story continues belowCrime: APD: 2 in custody after standoff at northwest Albuquerque gas stationAlbuquerque: Lawsuit alleges CYFD cover-up over 4-year-old’s deathKRQE Investigates: “Take down, take down:” An inside look at catching shopliftersNew Mexico: Soco
  
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• Rain chances return to parts of New Mexico by the middle of the week

  31-05-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds return again Tuesday afternoon, but won't be as strong as today. Moisture will start to return to eastern New Mexico, with shower and thunderstorm chances returning late this week.Windy weather and extremely dry conditions continued the very high fire danger into Monday afternoon across all of New Mexico and southern Colorado. Winds have died down for most across the state tonight. Winds will eventually become calm by Tuesday morning.
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• FBI offers $8k reward for information about 2019 art theft

  31-05-2022 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three years later, the FBI is still trying to track down six paintings that were stolen while being transported from New Mexico. The paintings were swiped in Dallas in March of 2019 while there were en route from Santa Fe to Louisiana. Taos church plans to build new food pantry, neighbors raise concernsOne of the paintings is the work of Santa Fe-based artist Erin Cone. The other five are by Nicole Carbonnet of New Orleans. The FBI is offering an $8,000 re
  
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• Evacuees can't return home as Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire continues

  31-05-2022 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eight long weeks after the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon fire started, thousands of New Mexicans are still out of their homes. People who are still displaced from the wildfires have one question on their minds: When will it be safe to go home? Fire officials say lifting evacuations is a complicated process. After being displaced from the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon fire for weeks, Tina Heffner returned home to Mora. But there are still many people who are being told
  
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• Steve "Mean Machine" Garcia fighting for next UFC contract

  31-05-2022 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque native Steve "Mean Machine" Garcia is set for UFC 275 on June 11. Not only will he be fighting his opponent Mahesate, but he will also be fighting for his next UFC contract."I got to shine man, I got to shine," Garcia said. "There's nothing more to it, I got to win, I got to shine, I got to make an argument why they should bring me back. Why I'm an asset to UFC and that's what I'm going to do on June 11th. That's the only thing I have on my mind
  
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• Sports Desk: NMSU baseball selected for NCAA tournament

  31-05-2022 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The NMSU baseball team was selected for the Corvallis regional for the NCAA baseball tournament on Monday. The Aggies got an automatic bid following a conference tournament win, despite having a losing record for the season.Story continues belowCrime: APD: 2 in custody after standoff at northwest Albuquerque gas stationAlbuquerque: Lawsuit alleges CYFD cover-up over 4-year-old’s deathKRQE Investigates: “Take down, take down:” An inside look at cat
  
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• Gladiators winning with league best passing offense

  31-05-2022 03:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City Gladiators are riding a three-game win streak. The midseason turnaround has come down to the success of the passing game — an all-important category that the team leads the league in.It was a slow start to the season for Duke City. The team scrambled to get a new quarterback when reigning IFL offensive player of the year Nate Davis went down with a torn ACL.Story continues belowCrime: APD: 2 in custody after standoff at northwest Albuquer
  
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• Visitation down at Elephant Butte

  31-05-2022 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – For many, the Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to summer visits to Elephant Butte. With the forests and so many other places off-limits, you might assume it would be packed this year. However, park officials say that's not quite the case.
  Campers and RVs are rolling in and out of Elephant Butte Lake State Park this Memorial Day. "It's not too bad, not like I thought it was gonna be. We found a good spot quick," says Michelle Yates, who visited
  
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• NMSU baseball team selected for NCAA regional

  31-05-2022 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State baseball team is regionals bound. It was revealed on Monday that the Aggies will be playing in the Corvallis regional for the first round of the NCAA tournament."That was definitely surreal, like just sitting down over there and hearing out names called to go somewhere, is pretty special and something that you'll probably never forget for the rest of your life," said infielder Nolan Funke.Story continues belowCrime: APD: 2 in custody afte
  
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• Albuquerque firefighters still working on bosque fire hotspots

  31-05-2022 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One hundred firefighters are still on the scene of a fire in the bosque. While the fire is contained, those firefighters are working to put out hotspots.Albuquerque fire crews fully contain bosque fire near MontañoThey are also checking trees to make sure they are not weakened from the fire, making them a public safety hazard. The paved trail through the area is open however, the bosque near Coors and Montano is still closed. The parking area at
  
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• Santa Fe National Cemetery holds Memorial Day ceremony after two years

  31-05-2022 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two years and covid restrictions, the Santa Fe National Cemetery reopened its gates to welcome hundreds of people to a public Memorial Day ceremony.“They're very happy to be back because a Memorial Day ceremony is not about coming and visiting a loved one, it's about you coming and being part of the ceremony and that is what happened today we allowed people to come back and be part of the ceremony,” said Santa Fe National Cemetery Director Vic
  
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• Taos church plans to build new food pantry, neighbors raise concerns

  31-05-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – St. James Episcopal Church in Taos has had its food pantry running out of the church building for forty years. Now, the operation is getting so big, the church says the pantry needs its own building. It wants to build its own grocery store-like facility next to the church. But neighbors are raising concerns.
  At the peak of the pandemic, the church said it was providing supplemental groceries to 5% of Taos County. While the need has slowed down since then, the
  
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• Breezy, but less windy Tuesday

  31-05-2022 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds return again Tuesday afternoon, but won't be as strong as today. Moisture will start to return to eastern New Mexico, with shower and thunderstorm chances returning late this week.Windy weather and extremely dry conditions continued the very high fire danger into Monday afternoon across all of New Mexico and southern Colorado. Winds will be dying down after sunset, eventually becoming light to calm by Tuesday morning.
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