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• Albuquerque councilor wants Planned Parenthood funds redirected

  03-06-2022 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilor Renee Grout is proposing shifting funding from Planned Parenthood to a young adult shelter. The legislation would amend the city budget and appropriate $250,000 to the Family and Community Services department. $150,000 of that would go toward a new shelter for those between the ages of 18 and 25-years old.The rest of the money would go to the Barrett House Shelter which provides emergency shelter for homeless women and childre
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor looks to shift funding from Planned Parenthood

  03-06-2022 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilor Renee Grout is proposing shifting funding from Planned Parenthood to a young adult shelter. The legislation would amend the city budget and appropriate $250,000 to the Family and Community Services department. $150,000 of that would go toward a new shelter for those between the ages of 18 and 25-years old.The rest of the money would go to the Barrett House Shelter which provides emergency shelter for homeless women and childre
  
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• Ex-officer charged with child sex trafficking faces federal judge

  03-06-2022 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Hawaii police officer has been arrested in Albuquerque, accused of child sex trafficking. Mason Jordan made his first court appearance in Albuquerque's federal court Friday morning. Roswell man receives 110 years on child porn chargesWhile details of his arrest have not been made public, it is known that Jordan used to be a police officer in Honolulu. According to court documents during that time, he's accused of forcing one victim to engage in sexu
  
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• Sandia Pueblo using goats to reduce fire fuel load in the bosque

  03-06-2022 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A gaggle of goats is helping clear out vegetation in the bosque. The Sandia Pueblo enlisted Galloping Goats Ranch to help them clear out the bosque. While the program isn't new, it is serving a great purpose this year by reducing the amount of fuels for fires.
  Story continues belowCrime: Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind barsLocal Sports: Los Lunas basketball star receiving college offersNew Mexico: New Mexico buys ranch in Sandoval Co
  
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• Drinking water advisories lifted for some systems in northern New Mexico

  03-06-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department's Drinking Water Bureau has lifted advisories for several water systems in Mora and San Miguel Counties affected by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire.Advisories have been lifted for:Mike Mateo Elementary School, San Miguel CountyLedoux MDWCA, Mora CountyMora MDWCA, Mora CountySouth Holman MDWCA, Mora CountyUpper Holman MDWCA, Mora CountySan Antonio de Cleveland, Mora CountyNorth Cleveland, Mora CountyGuadalupita MDWCA, Mora Cou
  
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• Carlsbad woman accused of grandson's death held until trial

  03-06-2022 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Carlsbad grandmother charged for her grandson's fentanyl overdose death will remain behind bars until trial. A judge found Kelli Smith violated her conditions of release within seconds of her release from jail last month by leaving with a witness in the case and spending time with her grandkids, which she was prohibited from doing.Story continues belowCrime: Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind barsLocal Sports: Los Lunas basketball star rece
  
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• New device streamlining DNA testing in Doña Ana County

  03-06-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A new piece of technology is helping the Doña Ana County Sheriff's office streamline DNA testing. The department now has a rapid DNA testing device that allows deputies to test DNA samples within 90 minutes. Before, they would have to wait months, sometimes more than a year. Man accused of trying to solicit 12-year-old girl pleads not guiltyDoña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart says she hopes it will help them solve crime more quickly includi
  
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• President Biden to meet with New Mexico officials for wildfire briefing

  03-06-2022 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – President Joe Biden will travel to Santa Fe June 11 to visit with New Mexico leaders and receive a briefing on New Mexico wildfires at the State Emergency Operation Center. Wildfires in the state burned more than 700,000 acres so far this year.Major wildfires so far this year:Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire - 316,791 acres burnedBlack Fire - 264,657 acres burnedCooks Peak Fire - 59,359 acres burnedCerro Pelado Fire - 45,605 acres burned McBride Fire - 6,159 acres bur
  
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• ENMU receives donation to get teachers into the classroom faster

  03-06-2022 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University has received a huge donation that will help get aspiring teachers into the classroom sooner. Alumna Dr. Gay Su Pinnell has donated $1M for a co-teaching project with Portales schools. It is designed to recruit, train, and retain teachers by pairing prospective teachers with clinical teachers.Story continues belowCrime: APD: One dead in southwest Albuquerque road rage shootingMarijuana: New Mexico sold $21 million in recreation
  
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• Disaster-SNAP benefits available to New Mexicans affected by wildfires

  03-06-2022 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans impacted by wildfires can soon apply for disaster food benefits. The disaster-SNAP benefits are available to residents living in Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, Mora and Valencia counties. There is a seven-day application process that begins June 7 and ends June 13.How does New Mexico make sure elections are secure?The disaster-SNAP benefits may be available to residents who had their home or belongings destroyed or damaged by the wildfires, if they have
  
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• Potential for strong eastern storms Friday, west remains dry

  03-06-2022 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday will be the last day that moisture is going to stick around, with strong to possibly severe storms expected in the east half of the state. A westerly breeze will pick up later Friday and into the weekend, bringing in much drier and warmer conditions.Forecast Continues BelowCrime: Warrant issued for woman accused of killing fiancéNew Mexico: Three firefighters injured battling the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fireAlbuquerque: Civil, Spanish-American War-er
  
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• Man accused of trying to solicit 12-year-old girl pleads not guilty

  03-06-2022 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of attempting to solicit a 12-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Friday. Albuquerque police say 32-yea-old David Munoz exchanged text messages with the girl that included sexually explicit content. Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s whyThe girl said her and Munoz had planned to meet up after school one day in January. Munoz tried to meet the girl at the Coronado mall, but was stopped by the girl's father and and
  
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• Golf scramble held to support Manzano High football

  03-06-2022 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Manzano High School boosters are hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Scramble to raise funds for the football team. The event is Monday June 13 and is located at the Canyon Country Club. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.What’s happening around New Mexico June 3 – June 9It's a 4 person scramble, $112.50 per player or $150.00 per player that will get you breakfast and lunch. The scramble will directly benefit the student-athletes at Manzano High Scho
  
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• Feds to discuss New Mexico fentanyl busts, Operation Blue Crush

  03-06-2022 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Representatives from the U.S. Marshal Service and several local police agencies are expected to discuss a recent 90-day, statewide operation helping net guns and fentanyl pills. KRQE News 13 will live stream the news conference on this page with coverage starting around 1 p.m.Story continues belowCrime: APD: One dead in southwest Albuquerque road rage shootingMarijuana: New Mexico sold $21 million in recreational cannabis in MayTrending: Haven’t gotten
  
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• Feds discuss New Mexico fentanyl busts, Operation Blue Crush

  03-06-2022 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Representatives from the U.S. Marshal Service and several local police agencies are touting the results of a recent 90-day, statewide operation helping net guns and fentanyl pills. Agency leaders gathered for a news conference Friday, saying 310 people were arrested as part of the operation, removing at least 100 guns and roughly 119 pounds of fentanyl pills from the streets of New Mexico.Story continues belowCrime: APD: One dead in southwest Albuquerque roa
  
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• Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque teaching clean eating

  03-06-2022 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Red and Green Vegfest Albuquerque, is a community festival that welcomes everyone whether vegan, vegetarian, or simply curious. What’s happening around New Mexico June 3 – June 9There will be knowledgeable presenters, cooking demos, and cruelty-free vendors. The Read and Green VegFest will be on August 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.
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• Carlsbad senior named Gatorade New Mexico baseball player of the year

  03-06-2022 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Baseball Player of the year was announced on Friday. This year's honor went to Carlsbad senior Nolan Perry. Los Lunas basketball star receiving college offersPerry was a crucial member of the Cavemen's championship squad in 2021. The two-way player was both dominant on the mound and a force at the plate.Where Perry arguably excelled the most this season was as a pitcher. Opposing batters struggled to touch Perry. He struck out 115 in onl
  
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• How does New Mexico make sure elections are secure?

  03-06-2022 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – You've likely heard people concerned about "voter fraud" and "election security." But what do the terms actually mean — and how does New Mexico secure its elections?To find out, KRQE News 13 reviewed state laws and spoke with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Her office is in charge of administering the state's elections. Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s whyWhat is a secure election?"Election security in
  
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• Officials find 2 monkeypox strains in US

  03-06-2022 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Genetic analysis of recent monkeypox cases suggests there are two distinct strains in the U.S., health officials said Friday, raising the possibility that the virus has been circulating undetected for some time.Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said. Each strain had been seen in U.S. cases last year, before the recent international outbreak was identified.
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• Former Trump aide Navarro indicted for defying Jan. 6 panel

  03-06-2022 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was indicted Friday on contempt charges after defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Navarro is former President Donald Trump's second aide to be charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the Jan. 6, 2021, investigation, His arrest comes months after former White House adviser Steve Bannon.Navarro, 72, was charged with one contempt count for failing
  
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• Refrigerators recalled due to choking risk from ice maker

  03-06-2022 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) - Electrolux is recalling some Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators due to a choking hazard from the ice makers.
  The recall was announced Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Cheeses sold in several states recalledAccording to CPSC, the ice level detector in the arm of the ice maker can break, causing pieces to fall into the ice bucket.
  The company has received 185 reports of ice level detectors breaking, including one that resulted in cuts to a person's gums.
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• Cheeses sold in several states recalled

  03-06-2022 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS (KSNT) - Many cheese products are being recalled due to the potential of Listeria contamination on Thursday, according to the FDA.Refrigerators recalled due to choking risk from ice makerParis Brothers Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri has issued a voluntary limited recall of the following items:
  Cottonwood River CheddarD'amir Brie Double Crème French BrieMilton Prairie Breeze White Cheddar StyleMilton Tomato Garlic CheddarParis Brothers Mild CheddarParis Brothers Colby JackParis Broth
  
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• Clovis hires former Belen head coach McCraw for football opening

  03-06-2022 15:57 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Wildcats have new football coach. Belen head coach Andrew McCraw has resigned from his position with the Eagles and will be the new lead man in Clovis.Story continues belowCrime: APD: One dead in southwest Albuquerque road rage shootingMarijuana: New Mexico sold $21 million in recreational cannabis in MayTrending: Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s whyKRQE En Español: Jueves 2 de Junio 2022Clovis' previous head coach,
  
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• Officials: Man fatally shot 2 women, self in Iowa church lot

  03-06-2022 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  AMES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities planned to release more details Friday about a shooting outside an Iowa church in which a man fatally shot two women before apparently killing himself.The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Cornerstone Church, a megachurch on the outskirts of Ames. Sheriff’s Capt. Nicholas Lennie declined early Friday to give the ages and names of those killed, but confirmed that they were adults.The shooter appeared to have shot hims
  
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• Singing is helping these 'long COVID' patients feel better

  03-06-2022 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — After an early bout with COVID-19 and lingering symptoms, London resident Sharon Sullivan found herself seeking relief in a surprising setting: singing with the English National Opera.
  In the spring of 2020,Sullivan contracted COVID-19. As the year went on, some of her symptoms persisted and her doctor began to talk to her about what came to be known as "long COVID. It's a condition the American Medical Association defines as a "wide range of new, returning or ongoing health
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department hosts STEM day for kids

  03-06-2022 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department will be hosting a STEM day for kids Friday. The event will be held Friday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center at 5360 2nd St. NW.
  Story continues belowCrime: APD: One dead in southwest Albuquerque road rage shootingMarijuana: New Mexico sold $21 million in recreational cannabis in MayTrending: Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s whyKRQE En Español
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Staying behind bars, Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon Fire, Eastern NM storms, Red River tourism, Isotopes camp

  03-06-2022 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 3 – June 9Three firefighters injured battling the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fireABQ city councilors push back against ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’ legislationLeBron James becomes first billionaire active NBA player: ForbesSatellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch100 days of war: Where Ukraine stands in its fight against RussiaLos Lunas basketball star receiving college offersPole in the middle of sidew
  
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• More strong and severe storms Friday

  03-06-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday morning is dry, but patchy fog is blanketing northeast New Mexico. It should dissipate by around 10 AM, leading to mostly sunny skies. Showers and thunderstorms will pop up during the early to mid afternoon, and skies will become partly cloudy for most areas. The Rio Grande Valley will stay drier than Thursday, with some virga, dry storms and a couple of showers possible. Most storms will develop in eastern New Mexico, and a few storms may become severe
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico June 3 - June 9

  03-06-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events happening from June 3 - June 9 around New Mexico.
  AlbuquerqueEventsJune 3 - June ArtWalk - This month's ArtWAlk is featuring a new series of art exhibitions, performances, and outdoor parking lot and patio markets. Plus they are teaming up with the organizers from New Mexico’s Juneteenth Celebration to feature special performances and select artisans that will also be featured later this month for Juneteenth.June 4 - Animal Wel
  
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• Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch

  03-06-2022 12:42 via krqe.com
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon.
  The newly developed Type 003 carrier has been under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai since 2018. Satellite images taken by Planet Labs PBC on May 31 suggest work on the vessel is close to done.The launch has been long anticipated, and constitut
  
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• 100 days of war: Where Ukraine stands in its fight against Russia

  03-06-2022 12:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its 100th day on Friday, a bloody milestone that serves as a testament to the resilience of the Ukrainian forces against a vastly larger foe. An unprecedented diplomatic campaign in the lead up to Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24 failed to prevent war. But the weeks of meetings, led by the U.S., succeeded in repositioning the global order in one of the greatest shifts to occur since World War II.European nations including Germany, Sweden
  
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• Live updates | Ukraine official: Russia shirks blame on food

  03-06-2022 10:59 via krqe.com
  
  GENEVA — A Ukrainian ambassador said Russia is playing “hunger games” with the world by trying to depict sanctions against Moscow as the reason that grain can’t transit the Black Sea – and not Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Yevheniia Filipenko, Ukraine’s envoy to the U.N. office in Geneva, spoke in an interview on the 100-day mark since Russian military forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.As grain exports dry up through Ukraine’s embattled or captured
  
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• Live updates | France says French person killed in Ukraine

  03-06-2022 10:59 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS — A French person was killed “in combat” in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.The ministry did not elaborate in its written response to a journalist’s question about the death of a French volunteer fighter in the Kharkiv region.The ministry, which holds electronic written briefings, noted that Ukraine “in the totality of its territory is a war zone.” France advises anyone against going there “whatever the motive.”French are among nume
  
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• Live updates | EU targets Russian officers in new sanctions

  03-06-2022 10:59 via krqe.com
  
  BRUSSELS — The European Union says it has targeted Russian military officers linked to atrocities in Ukraine in its latest round of sanctions, including top brass accused of war crimes in Bucha and the siege of Mariupol.The EU froze the assets of 65 people and imposed travel bans on them. The bloc has now targeted almost 1,160 people, including President Vladimir Putin, pro-Kremlin oligarchs and other top officials over Russia’s actions in Ukraine since 2014.The EU said Friday that C
  
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• Live updates | Biden: Ukraine settlement needed for peace

  03-06-2022 10:59 via krqe.com
  
  REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — President Joe Biden on Friday said he thinks a “negotiated settlement” will be necessary to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.Asked whether Ukraine should give up some of its territory to Russia in order to end the war and bring peace to the region, Biden said his policy continues to be that the United States will not make any decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine.He said “it’s their territory” and “I’m not going to tell th
  
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• Another chance at rain returns to eastern New Mexico Friday

  03-06-2022 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Isolated storms that have developed near the Rio Grande Valley this afternoon will move into eastern New Mexico this evening. Another chance for scattered storms will develop in eastern New Mexico Friday afternoon.
  Storms have developed near the Rio Grande Valley Thursday afternoon. These storms will push east into this evening, bringing scattered storm chances to eastern New Mexico before midnight. Another chance for storms will develop Friday afternoon in eastern New Mexico along a dry line th
  
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• Business owner says fraudulent checks are being forged in SE New Mexico

  03-06-2022 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) –  A New Mexico business owner is trying to figure out who could be forging checks in his name. He says it's happened multiple times, and that other people are being targeted too. "It's a very sophisticated group that seems to be doing this," said Wade Cavitt, a Hobbs business owner.
  Recently Cavitt's wife noticed a check for more than one thousand dollars was cashed, under one of Cavitt's businesses, Cavitt Land and Cattle. Cavitt says he didn't write that che
  
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• Red River expecting to see normal summer tourism despite wildfires

  03-06-2022 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) –  Summer break is underway for most New Mexicans but because of fire danger, many outdoor activities have been limited. KRQE News 13 spoke with people in one popular tourist town to see if they are suffering impacts from the closures and restrictions.Despite the fires in northern New Mexico, Red River is expecting a successful summer season. Just this weekend, they had a huge turnout for their Memorial Day motorcycle rally.“We estimated between 15 to
  
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• Here are the conflicting reports from the Uvalde school shooting

  03-06-2022 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — After 19 children and two teachers were killed in a mass school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24, there have been conflicting reports on details and the sequence of events that occurred that day.Here is the latest information we have on claims initially made by law enforcement personnel that were later corrected or clarified.May 25 claim: A Uvalde CISD officer tried to stop the shooterOn May 25, Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of
  
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• Los Lunas basketball star receiving college offers

  03-06-2022 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – At only 16 years old, Los Lunas' Jalin Holland is already drawing the attention of college basketball programs. He currently has four offers, the latest school being the University of New Mexico.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for ways to revitalize downtown areaNew Mexico: Carlsbad Police arrest man after he allegedly brought gun into water parkTrending: Non-filers get more time to
  
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• Isotopes hosting adaptive skills camp for kids with special needs

  03-06-2022 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Isotopes are hosting a day of fun on the diamond for local kids with special needs. The team is hosting an adaptive skills clinic for children with physical or intellectual disabilities, ages 5-15.
  Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for ways to revitalize downtown areaNew Mexico: Carlsbad Police arrest man after he allegedly brought gun into water parkTrending: Non-filer
  
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• Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind bars

  03-06-2022 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Diamond Salazar, one of the teens accused in a deadly shooting at an Albuquerque gas station, will remain behind bars until trial. The 19-year-old was arrested for her alleged role in the death of Kayla Montano in March at the Maverik on Princeton. Police are still searching for three other teens, 16-year-old Ty Gallegos and Adam Sedillo, and 15-year-old Estevan Lucero.
  Police say it was a case of mistaken identity and the state says Salazar was trackin
  
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• Wildlife managers moving fish out of harm's way in northern New Mexico

  03-06-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wildlife managers are combing the waterways in northern New Mexico helping move fish out of harm's way. Teams from the Forest Service and Game and Fish have been scooping up Cutthroat Trout in areas burned by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for ways to revitalize downtown areaNew Mexico: Carlsbad Police arrest man after he allegedly brought gun into
  
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• New Mexico buys ranch in Sandoval County, will become public land

  03-06-2022 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans will soon have a new place to hike, hunt, and enjoy the outdoors. The state is celebrating the purchase of L Bar Ranch in Sandoval County near Laguna which was previously privately owned. The 54,000-acre property will be added to the adjoining Marquez Wildlife area making it the largest state-owned recreational property in New Mexico.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for w
  
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• ABQ city councilors push back against 'Safe Outdoor Spaces' legislation

  03-06-2022 03:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  City councilors are proposing even more amendments to the controversial 'Safe Outdoors Spaces' legislation that will do everything from limiting who can enter to how many sites could be in a council district. These bills would create city-sanctioned encampments for homeless people in specific places around the city.
  Now, city councilors are proposing some key changes to the bill that would greatly restrict who could be in these camps and how many would
  
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• Man convicted of rape in New Mexico facing more charges in Washington

  03-06-2022 03:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Film producer and Native American activist Redwolf Pope is facing rape and voyeurism charges in Washington state. Pope was found guilty in 2020 of raping a woman at a Santa Fe Hotel in 2018. Prosecutors said Pope took photos and videos of the attack. He claimed the interaction was consensual.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for ways to revitalize downtown areaNew Mexico: Carlsbad
  
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• AG's office ordered to pay up after not handing over public records

  03-06-2022 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state attorney general's office has been ordered to pay up for failing to hand over public records. Last year, Albuquerque's former police chief Mike Geier submitted the request to the AG's office for any reports and communications regarding himself. This was a few months after Geier was fired from the department following a fraud investigation into his chief of staff and friction with the mayor's office.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in
  
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• LeBron James becomes first billionaire active NBA player: Forbes

  03-06-2022 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  NBA star LeBron James is now officially a billionaire, a first for an active NBA player. Forbes estimated on Thursday that James, who earned ​​$121.2 million last year, has a net worth in ten figures. Los Lunas basketball star receiving college offers"It's my biggest milestone. Obviously, I want to maximize my business," James said to GQ of his potential billionaire status back in 2014. "And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. Hip hip hooray! O
  
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• Sports Desk: United back in action

  03-06-2022 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico United is back on the road this week for a match against Orange County SC. Currently climbing the USL western conference standings thanks to three consecutive wins, momentum is on United's side.Story continues belowCrime: 13-year-old shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque looking for ways to revitalize downtown areaNew Mexico: Carlsbad Police arrest man after he allegedly brought gun into water parkTrending: Non-filers get mor
  
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• 'Enough!' Biden calls for action to combat gun violence

  03-06-2022 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — As the nation reels in the wake of a series of tragic mass shootings, President Joe Biden delivered remarks Thursday night, calling for action from lawmakers to combat gun violence.Speaking at the White House, the President urged Congress to restore a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. Biden expressed that if Congress refuses his ideas that they must find other solutions like raising the age to buy assault-style weapons from 18 t
  
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