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• Two more teens turn themselves in for Maverik gas station murder

  08-06-2022 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says 15-year-old Ty Gallegos and 16-year-old Estevan Gallegos have turned themselves in in connection to the shooting death of Kayla Montaño. 5 teens in total have been charged in Montaño's death. Police say three of the five teens allegedly fired 30 rounds at an SUV where Montano was a passenger.Police say it was a case of mistaken identity and that the teens thought the car was connected to the people who all
  
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• Teen charged in murder of postal worker pled guilty in federal court

  08-06-2022 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Xavier Zamora, the teen charged in the murder of a postal worker in 2019, has pled guilty in federal court. Zamora was charged with the killing of Jose "Pepe" Hernandez on his route in April 2019. Hernandez had stepped in during a fight between Zamora and his mother at their home on 98th and Tower.Police found the 17-year-old Zmora hiding out a few days later in a home about five minutes where Hernandez was shot. In 2021, a judge ruled Zamora's age and the c
  
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• Teen charged in murder of postal worker pleads guilty in federal court

  08-06-2022 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Xavier Zamora, the teen charged in the murder of a postal worker in 2019, has pled guilty in federal court. Zamora was charged with the killing of Jose "Pepe" Hernandez on his route in April 2019. Hernandez had stepped in during a fight between Zamora and his mother at their home on 98th and Tower.Police found the 17-year-old Zmora hiding out a few days later in a home about five minutes where Hernandez was shot. In 2021, a judge ruled Zamora's age and the c
  
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• Woman accused of stealing thousands arrested

  08-06-2022 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ashley Roybal, the woman accused of stealing thousands from a number of big box stores, is now behind bars. Roybal and her husband Marvin Alderete are accused of stealing from about 28 stores totaling around $20,000.Police searching for couple accused of stealing around $20K from storesIn one case, Alderete is accused of pointing a gun at employees as they make their escape. In another, he is accused of beating up a store employee.Roybal was arrested June 5
  
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• New Mexico State University bringing back Aggie fashion camp

  08-06-2022 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University is bringing back fashion camp to get kids into the fashion industry. The one-day camp is an immersive experience where participants learn about the fashion and textile industry, product development, social media influencing, brand building, and sustainable design.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: Mountainair police officer accused of tampering with evidenceLocal Elections: 2022 Primary Election ResultsKRQE En Español: M
  
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• New Mexico State University bringing back Agggie fashion camp

  08-06-2022 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University is bringing back fashion camp to get kids into the fashion industry. The one-day camp is an immersive experience where participants learn about the fashion and textile industry, product development, social media influencing, brand building, and sustainable design.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: Mountainair police officer accused of tampering with evidenceLocal Elections: 2022 Primary Election ResultsKRQE En Español: M
  
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• After a heated primary, New Mexico's November election could be brutal

  08-06-2022 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Following a contentious June primary election in key races like the Republican nomination for New Mexico Governor and the Democratic nomination for Attorney General, the forecast is full for more political mudslinging in the November general election. That's the take from KRQE Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez, who spoke to KRQE News 13's Chris McKee following decisions in the two major races of Tuesday night's primary.Chris and Gabe spoke about several topics re
  
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• Former New Mexico State Police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison

  08-06-2022 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico State Police officer Daniel Capehart has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing and distributing drugs on the job. The FBI says Capehart would confiscate drugs from people he stopped, then turn around and use them to bribe a woman he was with in exchange for sex.Previous Coverage:Former NMSP officer convicted of distribution of marijuana, methFormer NMSP officer rejects plea deal, heads to trial in drug trafficking caseNMSP officer a
  
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• BCSO rescues teen injured in ATV crash west of Albuquerque

  08-06-2022 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department deployed its helicopter to rescue a 14-year-old injured in an ATV crash. It happened June 5 in a remote area between Albuquerque and Route 66 Casino.Story continues belowNew Mexico: Mountainair police officer accused of tampering with evidenceLocal Elections: 2022 Primary Election ResultsKRQE En Español: Martes 7 de Junio 2022New Mexico News Podcast: The intraparty primary election fightDeputies and firefight
  
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• Albuquerque family's dog found dead after house fire

  08-06-2022 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday morning around 8:12 a.m. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the 10000 block of Calle Acanta NW. AFR was called due to a two-story residential fire. Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outAFR says when they arrived on scene heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the garage. Officials say firefighters started fire operations. When firefighters entered the home they were met with heavy smoke, extreme heat and limit
  
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• Blowing dust causes health alert for Albuquerque Wednesday

  08-06-2022 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County air quality program is issuing a health alert due to blowing dust. The health alert is effective from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. Today’s Pollen & Air QualityCity of Albuquerque offers steps that you can take during health alerts:Limit your time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor exercise.Schools and senior citizen fa
  
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• 'Live PD' returning to TV after filmed in-custody death, cancellation

  08-06-2022 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A canceled A&E Network law enforcement reality show is coming back after its cancellation, which came after both an in-custody death that was filmed and calls for accountability in policing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Live PD" will return to production, but with a new name, a tweaked format and on another channel.The show will be called "On Patrol: Live," THR says. It's set to air on Reelz, a cable and satellite TV channel. It will feature the same pro
  
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• New Mexico Department of Public Safety unveil new storage facility

  08-06-2022 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety now has a new, secured storage facility in Santa Fe. Officials held a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning for the $15.2 million, 31,000 square foot facility. Haven’t gotten your first New Mexico cash rebate? Here’s whyThe new facility will give employees a safe and secure place to receive, catalog and preserve vital records and evidence used by law enforcement across New Mexico. "This building to me represents
  
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• Storm chances push west, burn scar flooding possible

  08-06-2022 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday will feature Albuquerque's best chance for measurable rainfall, with isolated showers and storms expected mainly along and east of the Continental Divide. A drying trend will follow us into the weekend, along with possible record breaking heat.Showers and storms are expected to pop up Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the highest chance for severe weather including damaging wind gusts and hail on the eastern half of the state. There is a flash flood w
  
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• Virtual 5k to support Ronald Mcdonald House

  08-06-2022 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of New Mexico is excited to announce the 3rd annual Rock Your Socks! Virtual 5k presented by PNM.
  This distance-based fundraising event invites the public to exercise wherever and whenever you want from June 12-19. All proceeds will benefit RMHC-NM and the families.Community comes together for gun safety day, repurposes firearmsBy committing to Rock your Socks! Virtual 5K you can compete against others or simply complete the 5
  
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• Pictures of Hope aims to change the lives of children

  08-06-2022 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Pictures of Hope is devoted to changing the lives of homeless and underprivileged children throughout the United States.Civic Plaza splash pad returns for summer in downtown AlbuquerquePictures of Hope engages leaders of the community including mayors, police chiefs famous journalists, and business leaders to mentor each child. Their assignment as young journalist is to capture their heartfelt hopes and dreams. Their photographs will debut in an exhibition f
  
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• US product recalls on pace for record high

  08-06-2022 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Companies doing business in the United States are on pace to recall a record number of products this year, adding to consumer headaches already exacerbated by disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic and global shipping woes.A new report from the insurance company Sedgwick found companies recalled more than 900 million product units, from cars and bicycles to children’s socks and smartwatches, in just the first three months of the year.“That is th
  
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• Santa Fe police identify victim, launch homicide investigation

  08-06-2022 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – June 4, around 5:11 a.m. Santa Fe Police officers responded to the 2000 block of Hopewell Street for a welfare check regarding a man down call in a parking lot.Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies, U.S. Marshall’s arrest two 16-year-oldsWhen officers arrived they found 19-year-old Juan Emmanuel Vazquez-Salas in the parking lot with at least one gunshot wound. Officials say paramedics and officers attempted to save the man's life, but he was pronounc
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies, U.S. Marshall's arrest two 16-year-olds

  08-06-2022 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies and United States Marshall's took two juveniles into custody Monday, June 6. The 16-year-olds were located near the 1700 block of Menaul Blvd.Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outAccording to BCSO, the first juvenile had a felony warrant for his arrest, accused of being involved in multiple drive-by shootings. The second juvenile was charged with being a minor in possession of a firearm. Dur
  
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• CDC tracking 2 more omicron variants: What to know about BA.4, BA.5

  08-06-2022 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added two new subvariants to its online tracker: BA.4 and BA.5. Both are subvariants of the omicron variant of COVID-19, which has been dominant in the U.S. since omicron overtook delta in last winter's surge.
  BA.4 and BA.5 now make up 5.4% and 7.6% of new COVID cases, respectively, but their presence is larger out West and in the South. In parts of the country, the two subvariants combined already make up more tha
  
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• New Mexico health leaders to address recent growth in COVID-19 cases

  08-06-2022 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time in nearly three months, state health leaders are expected to address the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico during a news conference this afternoon. KRQE News 13 will livestream the briefing here on this page, with coverage expected to start around 1 p.m. KRQE News 13 COVID-19 TrackerThe state's Department of Health (NMDOH) ended its weekly COVID-19 briefings in early March, amid a continued downtrend of cases tied to the omicro
  
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• New Mexico health leaders address recent growth in COVID-19 cases

  08-06-2022 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time in nearly three months, state health leaders are expected to address the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico during a news conference this afternoon. KRQE News 13 will livestream the briefing here on this page, with coverage expected to start around 1 p.m. KRQE News 13 COVID-19 TrackerThe state's Department of Health (NMDOH) ended its weekly COVID-19 briefings in early March, amid a continued downtrend of cases tied to the omicro
  
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• COVID-19 may affect babies' brain development in womb, study says

  08-06-2022 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A study by the European Psychiatric Association and the University of Barcelona found babies exposed to COVID-19 in the womb had a higher risk of neurodevelopmental changes. Essentially, babies born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant have a higher risk of their brains developing differently than babies who were not exposed to COVID in the womb.The changes studied showed infants born to "infected mothers" had "greater difficulty in controlling head and shoulder
  
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• Sheriff: Missing 3-year-old may have slept in lawnmower bag

  08-06-2022 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A missing 3-year-old from Montana spent days alone in the wilderness before being found alive, according to authorities.Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short revealed that the child, identified as Ryker Webb, may have slept in a lawnmower bag.The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Montana said it originally got a report Friday from a concerned neighbor about a missing child in Bull Lake, south of Troy, Montana.Deputies determined that Ryker had already been missing for at
  
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• Mass shooting victims make emotional pleas to lawmakers

  08-06-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — “I don't want it to happen again,” said Miah Cerrillo, an 11-year-old fourth-grader, recounting the Uvalde school massacre in pre-recorded video testimony before a House committee Wednesday."I took my friend's blood and put it all over me," she said in the video, describing how her teacher and her friend were shot and killed in front of her. “And I thought he would come back to the room.”Miah is dealing with the trauma she suffered dur
  
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• Live: Uvalde survivor, families testify before Congress

  08-06-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Family members of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas are set to appear before a House committee Wednesday as lawmakers weigh new measures to curb rampant gun violence.Ten people were killed when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in a racist attack on Black shoppers in a Buffalo grocery store. Less than two weeks later, another teenage gunman with a semi-automatic rifl
  
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• Live: Uvalde, Buffalo victims testify before Congress

  08-06-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Family members of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas are set to appear before a House committee Wednesday as lawmakers weigh new measures to curb rampant gun violence.Ten people were killed when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in a racist attack on Black shoppers in a Buffalo grocery store. Less than two weeks later, another teenage gunman with a semi-automatic rifl
  
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• Walmart stops sales of coconut milk brand tied to monkey labor claims

  08-06-2022 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) -- Walmart has become the latest retailer to pull a brand of coconut milk linked to an investigation by People for the Ethical Treatments of Animals into claims of forced monkey labor.The retailer has joined Kroger, Target, Costco, and Walgreens in discontinuing sales of Chaokoh coconut milk, USA TODAY reported.The Thailand-based company was the subject of a PETA Asia investigation in 2019 that alleged monkeys were abused, chained, and forced to pick coconuts."Denied the freedom to move a
  
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• Police arrested in crackdown on major Spanish drug gangs

  08-06-2022 15:42 via krqe.com
  MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities have dismantled two major drug trafficking networks that used corrupt police officers as part of operations to ship tons of cocaine and hashish into Western Europe, the European Union’s law enforcement agency said Wednesday.Europol said in a statement that 61 people were arrested, including five Spanish Civil Guard officers, one National Police officer and a customs employee.The operation busted two Spanish gangs — the Tangier Clan and the Sur
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Historic building damaged, Fire update, Scattered showers, Attorney General race, Ronchetti wins nomination

  08-06-2022 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesWho spent the most money on the New Mexico 2022 primary?Kayaker drowns at Lake FarmingtonIsotopes pitcher dominating while finishing college degreePacheco and Allen win nominations for Bernalillo County SheriffNMSP arrests DWI suspect involved in head-on collisionSimone Biles among dozens seeking over $1B from FBI over NassarChina, Cambodia break ground on port, dismiss US concernsInfant formula shortage expected to continue through the summerWednesday's Five Facts[1] Mark
  
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• Infant formula shortage expected to continue through the summer

  08-06-2022 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  STURGIS, Mich. (WXIN) – The Abbott facility, previously shuttered after an infant formula recall, is back up and running, but that doesn't mean the formula shortage is close to ending.On Saturday, Abbott announced it is restarting infant formula production at its Sturgis Michigan facility after meeting initial requirements from the FDA. To start off, the company said it is starting production of EleCare and other specialty and metabolic formulas. These are expected to be released to consum
  
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• Mid-week scattered showers and thunderstorms

  08-06-2022 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and storms are making their way south through far eastern New Mexico. These will bring some brief, heavy rain, thunder and lightning. The rest of the state is waking up dry and mild. Skies will stay mostly sunny through midday, and temperatures will heat up quick. Isolated storms will pop up off of the central mountain chain, even the Sandia/Manzano Mountains, and the western high terrain, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Storms will move northeast off of the mountains.
  
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• Simone Biles among dozens seeking over $1B from FBI over Nassar

  08-06-2022 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.There's no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year."It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,&
  
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• KRQE political analyst talks about governor, attorney general race

  08-06-2022 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez discusses the gubernatorial race between Mark Ronchetti and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Sanchez says Ronchetti has a "difficult road ahead" in order to unify his party. Election ResultsSanchez also discussed the attorney general race between Raul Torrez and Brian Colón. Sanchez says New Mexico voters are not holding individuals responsible for the major crime issues seen across the state.
  
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• Rain and thunderstorm chances return to central and eastern New Mexico Wednesday

  08-06-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Isolated thunderstorms will continue this evening in northeastern New Mexico. Storm chances will move farther west on Wednesday afternoon, including a chance for an isolated shower in Albuquerque.
  Another chance for storms will return Wednesday afternoon, but with chances for rain farther west. Another backdoor cold front will push moisture to the continental divide by Wednesday afternoon. This front will spark isolated showers and thunderstorms from the continental divide to the Rio Grande Vall
  
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• Rebecca Dow concedes GOP nomination for governor

  08-06-2022 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rebecca Dow, the second-place candidate among the Republicans, pledged to continue fighting for her party during her concession speech. "I started this campaign with one goal in mind, to make MLG a one-term governor. I'm right here today as ready to fight tomorrow as I was yesterday, to make sure MLG is a one-term governor," said Dow. Mark Ronchetti wins GOP nomination for New Mexico governorDow, a state representative and early education teacher from Truth or
  
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• Kayaker drowns at Lake Farmington

  08-06-2022 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say Raul Gomez died at Lake Farmington after his kayak flipped June 5. They say he was paddling in windy conditions and by the time other kayakers reached him, he had gone under.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Parents of kids involved in school bus crash sue driver, APS, bus driverEntertainment: Disney apologizes after employee interrupts marriage proposalWeird: Video shows deputy’s confusion after CYFD worker won’t take children fro
  
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• Raul Torrez wins democratic nomination in attorney general race

  08-06-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a heated campaign between Raul Torrez and Brian Colon in the democratic primary race for Attorney General, unofficial numbers show Raul Torrez winning the nomination. Supporters have been trickling in since the polls closed at 7 p.m. and Torrez said he went into the day feeling confident.Torrez was sworn in as the Bernalillo County District Attorney in January 2017 and has suggested his years as a prosecutor give him more credibility and experienc
  
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• Raul Torrez projected to win attorney general race

  08-06-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a heated campaign between Torrez and Colon. Supporters have been trickling in since the polls closed at 7 p.m. and Torrez said he went into the day feeling confident.Torrez was sworn in as the Bernalillo County District Attorney in January 2017 and has suggested his years as a prosecutor give him more credibility and experience for the position than his opponent, Brian Colon.Election ResultsColon, Torrez points out, has never prosecuted court
  
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• Raul Torrez favored to win attorney general race

  08-06-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a heated campaign between Torrez and Colon. Supporters have been trickling in since the polls closed at 7 p.m. and Torrez said he went into the day feeling confident.Torrez was sworn in as the Bernalillo County District Attorney in January 2017 and has suggested his years as a prosecutor give him more credibility and experience for the position than his opponent, Brian Colon.Election ResultsColon, Torrez points out, has never prosecuted court
  
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• Isotopes pitcher dominating while finishing college degree

  08-06-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Isotopes pitcher Zach Lee has reinvented himself on the mound in the 11th year of his career. The former Dodgers first-round draft pick has made the switch from starter to reliever, while also finishing his degree.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Parents of kids involved in school bus crash sue driver, APS, bus driverEntertainment: Disney apologizes after employee interrupts marriage proposalWeird: Video shows deputy’s confusion after CYFD
  
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• ENMU football seeks local talent at Albuquerque camp

  08-06-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Eastern New Mexico football team held a skills and prospects football camp in Albuquerque on Tuesday. Rather than hosting it at home in Portales, the Greyhounds wanted to find talent in a state that often gets overlooked.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Parents of kids involved in school bus crash sue driver, APS, bus driverEntertainment: Disney apologizes after employee interrupts marriage proposalWeird: Video shows deputy’s confusion after CYFD
  
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• Pacheco and Allen win nominations for Bernalillo County Sheriff

  08-06-2022 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While the race for Bernalillo County Sheriff was particularly crowded this year, two former law enforcement officers have commanding leads for the Republican and Democrat nominations. Democrat John D. Allen is leading by more than 20 points while on the Republican side, Paul A. Pacheco is up by more than 25 points. View Election ResultsAllen is a former Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office sergeant and teaches law enforcement at Central New Mexico Communi
  
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• Brian Colón loses in democratic attorney general race

  08-06-2022 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Democratic Attorney General candidate Brian Colón has lost the race to Raul Torrez according to unofficial numbers.Colón hosted his election watch party at his home in Albuquerque. He said he likes to spend election nights with his closest friends and family. Election ResultsColón started his day at 5 a.m. hitting his favorite spots in Albuquerque and visiting polling locations. Elected in 2018, Colón is finishing up his four
  
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• Brian Colón headed for loss in attorney general primary

  08-06-2022 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Democrative Attorney General candidate Brian Colón hosted his election watch party at his home in Albuquerque. He said he likes to spend election nights with his closest friends and family. Election ResultsColón started his day at 5 a.m. hitting his favorite spots in Albuquerque and visiting polling locations. He says he's feeling gratitude for all the volunteers and people who endorsed him throughout what has been one of the more contenti
  
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• Auto shops in southeast Albuquerque targeted by serial burglar

  08-06-2022 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a dozen automotive shops in southeast Albuquerque are being targeted by a burglar, each of them suffering thousands of dollars in damages. Owners of the shops recently caught up with the man they believe is behind the break-ins.
  Surveillance video from Taz Automotive on Juan Tabo near I-40, shows a man rifling through a desk, using a pry bar to open the cash drawer. Once he finds what he wants, he dumps the money in his bag and takes off.
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• Ronchetti wins GOP nomination in New Mexico governor race

  08-06-2022 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mark Ronchetti has won the Republican primary for governor and will challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. The former television meteorologist defeated four other candidates Tuesday.
  KRQE political expert Gabe Sanchez believes voters could start seeing the first wave of ads from both candidates as early as Wednesday morning. Sanchez says Lujan Grisham is the early favorite in the race, but it could be tight when it comes time fo
  
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• Mark Ronchetti wins GOP nomination for New Mexico governor

  08-06-2022 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mark Ronchetti has won the Republican primary for governor and will challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. The former television meteorologist defeated four other candidates Tuesday. View Election Results
  Ronchetti says his lack of political experience is what makes him the best candidate to be New Mexico's next governor. He joined the Republican Gubernatorial race last October and quickly out-fundraised his Republican opponents
  
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• NMSP arrests DWI suspect involved in head-on collision

  08-06-2022 03:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have arrested a Clovis man suspected of DWI. David Marquez, 41, hit an NMSP vehicle after a high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque on June 5. Police also arrested the passenger in the vehicle, 18-year-old Gabriella Ramos.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Parents of kids involved in school bus crash sue driver, APS, bus driverEntertainment: Disney apologizes after employee interrupts marriage proposalWeird: Video shows deputy&rs
  
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• FBI, Grants police search for 'black cap bandit'

  08-06-2022 03:03 via krqe.com
  
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are searching for who they are calling the Black Cap Bandit who robbed a bank on Tuesday afternoon. Grants officials say a man entered Wells Fargo in Grants at around 2 p.m. and displayed a handgun and demanded money.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Parents of kids involved in school bus crash sue driver, APS, bus driverEntertainment: Disney apologizes after employee interrupts marriage proposalWeird: Video shows deputy’s confusion after CYFD
  
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