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• Neighborhoods in Santa Fe with the most expensive home sales

  04-06-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) After home prices climbed by a record-setting 16.9% nationwide in 2021, the market was met with another stunning statistic in April 2022: 11 American metros now have a median home sold price of more than $500,000. The half-million dollar average sale price metric comes from an OJO Labs survey of March home sales. Nationwide, the median sales price of a home reached $392,750 as of mid-April 2022.Story continues belowCrime: Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind ba
  
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• Drier and warmer Saturday

  04-06-2022 15:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Good morning everyone! We're off to a milder start today with the exception of southern Colorado. The bigger story though, is how the humidity is evenly dividing the state. We're beginning our Saturday quite muggy for the east versus the much drier air west. Our westerly winds will strengthen as we go through our weekend, pushing the moisture east into Texas. This will also set up a downsloping wind that will rapidly warm temperatures east of the mountains. Hi
  
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• Change won't appear overnight in many states if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

  04-06-2022 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) Individual states and some cities are taking legal steps to either limit or allow abortions, gearing up for what will likely be a fierce national battle if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the constitutional right to abortion. The Supreme Court is set to soon release a final verdict on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, one month after a leaked Supreme Court draft majority opinion showed it could reverse Roe v. Wade.But a ruling – likely t
  
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• What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame

  04-06-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) The mere thought of barbecue’s smokey scents and intoxicating flavors is enough to get most mouths watering. Summer is here, and that means it is barbecue season for many people in the U.S.I am a chemist who studies compounds found in nature, and I am also a lover of food – including barbecue. Cooking on a grill may seem simple, but there is a lot of chemistry that sets barbecue apart from other cooking methods and results in such a delicious experience.Cookin
  
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• Drier weather in store for this weekend

  04-06-2022 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  Severe storms have developed across the eastern half of New Mexico Friday afternoon. These storms will move east through the evening before clearing out early tonight.Drier air will be moving into New Mexico this weekend with a westerly wind. Winds will be relatively light compared to lately, but some breezy conditions will be possible in the afternoon. The westerly wind and dry air will bring much warmer temperatures into early next week as well, with high temperatures climbing above average fo
  
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• City councilor proposes funneling thousands into improving Route 66

  04-06-2022 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque City Councilor wants to pour thousands of dollars into revitalizing Route 66, bringing the 18-mile stretch of road back to its original glory. Route 66 played a big role in Albuquerque's growth and development. The only paved road in New Mexico in the 1930s, the city was built around it.
  "Albuquerque has the longest urban stretch and the only stretch of Route 66 that crosses itself," said Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Pena. Pena now want
  
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• Organizers say Albuquerque Artwalk has grown beyond its original intention

  04-06-2022 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What started as a small gathering in downtown Albuquerque about four years ago has grown into a popular event that draws a big crowd, but that wasn't what organizers necessarily intended. The vision was to showcase businesses that featured local artists but after the format changed during the pandemic, Artwalk took on new proportions.  PHOTOS: Albuquerque ArtWalk’s 4-year anniversary“Definitely after the pandemic I remember once they lifted
  
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• Student now facing charges for allegedly bringing gun to school

  04-06-2022 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While a 14-year-old Volcano Vista High School student is now facing charges for allegedly taking a gun to school, Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez has a lot of questions about why the student was not arrested when he was caught with a loaded gun on campus. In May, a student reported that a classmate was in the parking lot of Volcano Vista with a firearm. When an Albuquerque Police Department officer went to check it out, the student got o
  
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• VIDEO: Man leads BCSO on high-speed chase in stolen car

  04-06-2022 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County deputies thought they were responding to a stolen car left at a gas station but when the suspect showed up and hopped in the car, he led them on a dangerous chase. A new video shows that chase and his desperate attempt to hide when it ended.A stolen car at the Pilot on Broadway made BCSO deputies believe the driver was long-gone until a man brazenly walked up to the car and got in. A deputy tried to block him in white another ran up, g
  
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• Sandia grad wins national baseball title

  04-06-2022 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Sandia High School and UNM pitcher Drew Gillespie is a national champion.Carlsbad senior named Gatorade New Mexico baseball player of the yearThe former Matador and Lobo spent the last two seasons with NAIA school Southeastern. The Fire went on to have a sensational season in 2022 and made it to the NAIA championship on Friday. Gillespie got the start on the mound in the title game, and the fire went on to win 11-5.Gillespie has been a consistent memb
  
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• Clovis Police seize alleged illegal marijuana products

  04-06-2022 04:59 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department says it has seized illegal products from a cannabis dispensary. According to police who say they were contacted by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, it was discovered that the dispensary was manufacturing products without proper licenses.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
  
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• Former UNM baseball player named NL rookie of the month

  04-06-2022 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another Lobo is making a name for himself in professional baseball. Former UNM player Luis Gonzalez has been named National League Rookie of the Month for May. Carlsbad senior named Gatorade New Mexico baseball player of the yearThe Giants outfielder has been a pleasant surprise for San Francisco to start the year, and he is already making a case for rookie of the year. In the month of May, Gonzalez hit for .368 with a .500 slugging percentage. He also added
  
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• Former New Mexico State Police officer headed to prison for dealing drugs

  04-06-2022 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico State Police officer Daniel Capehart is awaiting sentencing for dealing drugs to teens while he was on the force. Capehart was arrested in 2018 when he offered marijuana to someone he thought was a teenage girl, in exchange for photos of her. He was actually talking to an undercover officer.It turned out, that Capehart was stealing drugs seized during arrests, for women he was romantically interested in, including a 16-year-old girl.
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• Albuquerque holding conference on community policing

  04-06-2022 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The city of Albuquerque is setting a national example when it comes to embracing lowrider culture. The city is hosting the second annual Cruising Community Policing Conference which brings in leaders from police departments around the country. During the five-day conference, they are discussing ways to connect law enforcement to these communities in a positive way.Councilor Klarissa Peña, who has been a vocal advocate for the cruising community, says A
  
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• Albuquerque fighter to make bare knuckle debut

  04-06-2022 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "The Magician" is taking off the gloves. Bare Knuckle FC announced on Friday that Albuquerque native John Dodson will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut on August 27th at the Rio Rancho Events Center.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 County, will become public landTrending: Haven’
  
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• 30 local women headed to powerlifting competition in Las Vegas, NV

  04-06-2022 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- Iron Soul Gym in Albuquerque recently started an all-women powerlifting team, which they have coined the "Iron Soul Baddies". This team of 30 women are now training for a competition that will run in July in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  "Actually I thought about this many many years ago, but there was an opportunity of competition that came in July. I told some of my clients we should make a team and when it started I got 11 girls to sign up immediately, and this was back in Novem
  
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• Man accused of pulling gun on employee to stay behind bars

  04-06-2022 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of pulling a gun on two Walmart employees in front of his child will stay behind bars until trial. Frank Romero faced a judge after police say he along with Leezul Ogaldez stole a TV from the Walmart at Coors and I-40 back in February while the child was with them. When store employees tried to stop Ogaldez, they say Romero aimed a gun at them.Story continues belowCrime: Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind barsLocal Sports: Lo
  
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• Sports Desk: NMSU baseball takes on Corvallis regional

  04-06-2022 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State is taking the field against the number three team in the country on Friday night. The Aggies will play Oregon State in the first round of the Corvallis regional on Friday night and while it was a slow start to the season, the team believes they have found their stride.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 i
  
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• DC Gladiators QB and OC in Van Tate's Sports Office

  04-06-2022 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Highlands quarterback Ramone Atkins is making the most of his first season with the Duke City Gladiators. Atkins is the reigning player of the week in the Indoor Football League.
  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 County, will become public landTrending: Haven’t gotten your firs
  
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• KRQE En Español: Viernes 3 de Junio 2022

  04-06-2022 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  Los federales dicuten las redadas de fentanilo en Nuevo México
  5.4 millones de dólares de fenatanilo fueron quitados de las calles de Nuevo México en los últimos 90 días. Pero los funcionarios creen que hay mucho más todavía. Están trabajando duro para detener esta droga que se convierte rápidamente en un gran problema aquí. Las operaciones de drogas fueron realizadas entre 20 agencias locales y estatales federales en menos do
  
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• Apartment rent rates at record high in Albuquerque, up 22% this year

  04-06-2022 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Apartments rents are at an all-time high, as rates in some cases have risen by nearly 22% in the last year. “So the problem is, is this is you know, you know, the apartments and rental facilities are able to do this because demand is so high,” said Reilly White, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of New Mexico.The increase in monthly rates is making it hard for some to find affordable apartments and the numbers are leaving people sh
  
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• VIDEO: Moments before bus crashes near downtown Albuquerque

  04-06-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We're learning more about why an Albuquerque bus driver drove directly into a concrete wall under I-25, sending some of his passengers to the hospital. Passengers could see the crash coming and even tried to stop it. Driver accused in school bus crash now facing child abuse chargesIn April, ABQ Ride bus driver Monty Gresham was heading down the frontage road from Mountain Road. He scraped a wall as he turned from Mountain onto the frontage road.For the next block
  
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• Officials look ahead to opening of largest state-owned recreation area

  04-06-2022 01:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico and tribal officials are celebrating the acquisition of a huge piece of property that is now the largest state-owned recreation area.
  For the first time, vast areas of wilderness near Grants, New Mexico, will be open to the public to enjoy."These lands have been in private ownership for quite some time and really the tribes here in New Mexico including Acoma and most of our public have never had access to these pristine lands that are now accessible," sa
  
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• New Mexico electric co-op nears 100% daytime solar power

  04-06-2022 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Cutting the ribbon on a new solar array Friday, a northern New Mexico electrical cooperative now says its close to generating all of its customers' daytime power demands from the sun. That's power for roughly 23,000 members, according to stats from the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC.)The co-op has been working toward generating 100% of its power on renewable energy since 2010. The latest project to get the co-op toward that goal is a nearly 44,000 solar
  
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• Jicarilla Apache man charged with kidnapping and assault

  04-06-2022 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Kevin El Cavazone, 39, of Mescalaro, New Mexico has been charged with kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in May. According to a criminal complaint, Cavazone allegedly confined his ex-girlfriend at his home on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Officials say he threatened to harm her and her family if she tried to leave. He also allegedly strangled her.Story continues belowCrime: Teen accused in March fatal shooting to stay behind barsLocal Sports: Los Lunas
  
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• Storms clear out of eastern New Mexico late Friday evening

  04-06-2022 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Severe storms have developed across the eastern half of New Mexico Friday afternoon. These storms will move east through the evening before clearing out early tonight.
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed along and east of the central mountain chain Friday afternoon. A few of these storms have been turning severe, with large hail and damaging winds the biggest threats. These storms will continue to push east through this evening, eventually clearing out of eastern New Mexico around
  
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• McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary

  04-06-2022 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded the Republican primary in Pennsylvania for U.S. Senate to celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, ending his campaign Friday night as he acknowledged an ongoing statewide recount wouldn't give him enough votes to make up the deficit.McCormick said he had called Oz to concede.“It’s now clear to me with the recount now largely complete that we have a nominee,” McCormick said at a campaign party at a Pittsb
  
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• Civic Plaza splash pad returns for summer in downtown Albuquerque

  04-06-2022 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A newer, cooler, family-favorite addition in downtown Albuquerque is back on for the summer. The City of Albuquerque says the Civic Plaza splash pad is now open during the day, seven days a week, for the summer season. Swimsuits, ahoy: Albuquerque, Bernalillo County pools open for summer 2022Featuring a grid of water geysers that jet out of the ground the splash pad is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week. The water fe
  
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