Albuquerque news

• Man who crashed head-on into State Police car will stay behind bars

  10-06-2022 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Clovis man who crashed into a state police car head-on will stay behind bars until trial.
  Early Sunday morning, 41-year-old Marquez and his 18-year-old passenger, Gabriella Ramos, drove off from police, weaving in and out of traffic and going the wrong way before crashing into a state police car, head on. The two tried to run off before being caught by state police officers. They also found a gun in Marquez's car.Video shows head-on collision between
  
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• Construction finished on first phase of long-awaited South Valley road project

  10-06-2022 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  One major section is complete, and there are another two to go.Crews are wrapping up two years of work on a stretch of Bridge Boulevard.Next, they'll start working on a busy section that has been tormenting drivers for years.
  It's been more than a decade since the county first took on this project. They didn't start construction until 2020, and now they've knocked out one of the big jobs.
  "It was just awful. The roads were awful, the pavement was off o
  
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• Midnight Fire burning in the Carson National Forest has burned 60 acres

  10-06-2022 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  Crews are battling the Midnight Fire burning in the Carson National Forest north of El Rito in Rio Arriba County. Officials say smoke has been visible as far as Taos, Española, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe.Start Date: June 9Location: Carson National Forest, north of El RitoContainment: 0%Size: 60 acresStructures Threatened: NoStructures Burned: NoEvacuations: NoCause: UnknownTotal Personnel: 200Area Vegetation: Mixed Conifer VegetationOwnership(s): Carson National Forest
  
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• Midnight Fire burning in the Carson National Forest has burned 500 acres

  10-06-2022 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  Crews are battling the Midnight Fire burning in the Carson National Forest north of El Rito in Rio Arriba County. Officials say smoke has been visible as far as Taos, Española, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe. The fire has reached the edge of private lands, officials say structure protection is in progress.Start Date: June 9Location: Carson National Forest, north of El RitoContainment: 0%Size: 500 acresStructures Threatened: NoStructures Burned: NoEvacuations: NoCause: UnknownTota
  
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• Expect traffic delays for President Biden's New Mexico visit

  10-06-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With President Joe Biden slated to travel to New Mexico Saturday, drivers can expect to see major traffic delays in Albuquerque and along I-25 up north through the Santa Fe area throughout the day. In a news release Friday, Albuquerque Police are urging drivers to have patience this weekend, saying I-25 will be significantly impacted by the President's travel. President Biden to meet with New Mexico officials for wildfire briefingPresident Biden is expe
  
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• Hobbs Police sees increase in shots fired calls

  10-06-2022 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department says it has seen a large increase in the number of shots fired calls reported around the city. The department says in May they responded to about 65 calls, in April 45 calls, and in March 39 calls. They say in the first week of June they have already received 26 calls for shots fired.Story continues belowNew Mexico: COVID-19 cases up in New Mexico, but the virus is differentTrending: What New Mexico’s election results reveal
  
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• Los Lunas man sentenced to ten years, found with over 100 grams of fentanyl

  10-06-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Los Lunas man was sentenced to ten years in prison for drug and firearms charges on May 31. Esteban Renteria III, 26, pleaded guilty on July 26, 2021 to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams and more of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking in a crime. Albuquerque Police Department arrests 15 in east Central drug bustAccording to the plea agreement and court records; a New Mexico State Police Officer pulled over Rent
  
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• Near record heat over the weekend, dry storms possible

  10-06-2022 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An incoming heat wave is the big weather topic this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be near if not above record highs Friday through Sunday. On Saturday, Albuquerque has the chance to see the hottest day of the year so far and reach triple digits a few days ahead of normal.Forecast Continues BelowAlbuquerque: Nickelodeon series to begin filming in New MexicoNew Mexico: Sizzling temperatures in store across southwestern USCrime: Woman accused of stealing thous
  
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• Woman accused of setting fires in the bosque facing separate charges

  10-06-2022 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The woman accused of lighting multiple fires in the bosque was back in court Friday, facing separate charges. Cristina Castorena-Noble is facing new charges after being accused of burglary from an incident in April and accused of battery on a peace officer from an incident in May. Video shows head-on collision between fleeing driver and NMSP officerFriday in court she entered a not guilty plea, both charges are fourth degree felonies. If convicted on both ch
  
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• New Mexico residents sue for information on massive wildfire

  10-06-2022 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Dozens of residents in a small New Mexico community impacted by massive wildfires that merged in April are suing the U.S. Forest Service over what they called a failure to provide information about the government's role in starting the blazes.The Forest Service has acknowledged that two prescribed burns it set to clear out brush and small trees that can serve as wildfire fuel sparked two blazes that came together as the largest in New Mexico's history and the biggest
  
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• Fun gift ideas for Father's Day

  10-06-2022 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Father's Day is around the corner and if you're a last-minute shopper Macy's is here to help you find the perfect gift.What’s happening around New Mexico June 10 – June 16Macy's has something for dad even if you're on a budget. Personal stylist Dara Romero shares some of her top picks, from cologne to socks. Romero talked about all the styles Macy's has. If you prefer to shop online make sure you order your gift by June 14, and you will get it by
  
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• Expo New Mexico to host concerts and more this summer

  10-06-2022 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Summer break is in full swing for most students in New Mexico, and with that comes a jam-packed summer lineup down at Expo New Mexico that's got something for everyone.Creating community: Albuquerque’s largest photo gathering returnsDan Mourning, the general manager, explained all the events taking place at Expo New Mexico this weekend.Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The exhibition, June10-August 7Albuquerque PrideFest : June10-11WWE Sunday Stunner: June
  
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• US military confirms its first case of monkeypox

  10-06-2022 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Pentagon on Friday confirmed its first known case of monkeypox in the U.S. military. An active-duty service member based in Germany recently tested positive for the virus, a spokesperson for the Defense Department confirmed to The Hill.  NBC News, which first reported the case, was told that the unidentified individual was seen and treated at the Stuttgart Army Health clinic and is now in isolation in their quarters on-base. U.S. European Command spokesman Na
  
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• New Mexico county wants to halt use of vote-count machines

  10-06-2022 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican-led county commission in southern New Mexico is seeking to change the way ballots are collected and counted in the run-up to November's mid-term election.Otero County’s three-member commission includes Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin, who ascribes to unsubstantiated theories that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Griffin was convicted of illegally entering restricted U.S. Capitol grounds — though not the building &
  
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• Starbucks might restrict public access to bathrooms, CEO suggests

  10-06-2022 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Starbucks might be taking its bathrooms private again.The coffee chain, which opened its café bathrooms to the non-purchasing public after a high-profile incident in 2018, could soon be walking back its restroom policy in order to maintain a “safe environment” for patrons and staff, CEO Howard Schultz said.Schultz hinted at the policy change Thursday, in an interview at The New York Times’ DealBook D.C. policy forum.“There is an issue of just safe
  
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• Farmington Police Department gets new headquarters

  10-06-2022 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – On June 3, the Farmington City Council voted to purchase a new property for the location of the new police station. The location is 7.62 acres of property at 5750 Bloomfield Hwy. The building used to be the home of Hilcorp San Juan, LP.According to a City of Farmington press release, the purchase is over a decade in the making. Over the past eight years, the current police station at 900 Municipal Dr. has gone through several modifications to keep up wit
  
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• Police: Shooting suspect under guard, hurt trooper released

  10-06-2022 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  A West Virginia man accused of fatally shooting three co-workers at a western Maryland machine shop remained under police guard at a hospital Friday, but authorities said a Maryland state trooper injured in a shootout with the suspect was treated and released.
  The 25-year veteran of the Maryland State Police was shot when police said the fleeing suspect fired multiple rounds at troopers who tracked him down in western Maryland. At least one trooper returned fire, striking the suspect, state poli
  
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• US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

  10-06-2022 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus.A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m. EDT, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that it's no longer necessary. The official, speaking Friday
  
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• Marathon US hearings to decide fate of COVID shots for tots

  10-06-2022 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  Parents anxious to finally vaccinate their youngest children against COVID-19, strap in: A lot is set to happen over the next week.On Wednesday, both Moderna and Pfizer will have to convince what’s essentially a science court -- advisers to the Food and Drug Administration -- that their shots work well in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.Kids under 5 are the only group not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in the U.S. If the agency's advisers endorse one or both shots for them -- and
  
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• Driver flees after fatal hit and run kills pedestrian

  10-06-2022 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian. Police say it happened early Friday morning in the area of Central Ave. and Charleston St. N.E. Albuquerque beauty shop owner charged in fentanyl bustOfficials say the pedestrian died at the scene and the driver fled the area in the vehicle. No other details are available at this time. KRQE News 13 will provide updates when more information is available.
  
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• Where did the monkeypox virus get its name?

  10-06-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Monkeypox may be the newest global outbreak concern, but the virus itself is nothing new. It was first discovered over 50 years ago in a group of captive primates – hence the name "monkeypox."
  The virus has some more scientific name designations; it Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae, according to the World Health Organization.In 1958 there were two outbreaks of the virus in monkey colonies that were being researched, according to the Centers for Disease Co
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Another break for repeat offender, Second largest fire, Record heat, Teen arrested, New exhibit

  10-06-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesAlbuquerque beauty shop owner charged in fentanyl bustVideo shows head-on collision between fleeing driver and NMSP officerCreating community: Albuquerque’s largest photo gathering returnsDon Perkins, UNM and Dallas Cowboys legend, diesWhat New Mexico’s election results reveal about state votersReady-to-eat salads recalled over listeria concernsUS Navy helicopter crashes near CA-AZ borderFriday's Five Facts[1] Repeat offender likely to catch another break - A care
  
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• Record heat and mountain storms this weekend

  10-06-2022 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday morning is quiet and mild across the state. Temperatures will heat up fast today, with warmer highs in the upper 90s and 100s for most areas. A heat wave starts Friday and continues through early next week. We will see near-record and record hot temperatures daily through Monday. Be sure to stay hydrated, find shade and A.C., and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon/evening.
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• Ready-to-eat salads recalled over listeria concerns

  10-06-2022 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WHNT) — Nearly 905 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products are being recalled due to concerns of listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday.The Northern Tier Bakery, LLC. in St. Paul Park, Minnesota is recalling the following packaged salad products that were produced between May 18, 2022, and June 8, 2022 US product recalls on pace for record high4-oz. plastic packages of SUPERMOM'S KITCHEN Chef Sal
  
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• Creating community: Albuquerque's largest photo gathering returns

  10-06-2022 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque residents can expect to see a large group of cosplayers and photographers, wandering around Old Town on Saturday. For the first time in over a year, the Albuquerque Street Meet is returning to the Duke City. It's the city's largest gathering of photographers, videographers, makeup artists, and cosplayers. New exhibit brings the beauty of the Sistine Chapel to AlbuquerqueMegan Kamauoha said it all started because she was complaining to her fr
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico June 10 - June 16

  10-06-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events happening from June 10 - June 16 around New Mexico.
  AlbuquerqueEventsJune 10-12 - Summertime in Old Town - Plan to visit Historic Old Town this weekend and enjoy free, live, and local entertainment. For the full entertainment schedule, visit the city’s website.June 11 - Backyard Market - You’re sure to find plenty of unique products from over 35 local makers and while you’re looking, there will be live mus
  
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• Royal warship that sank in 1682 found off UK coast

  10-06-2022 13:36 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Explorers and historians are telling the world about the discovery of the wreck of a royal warship that sank in 1682 while carrying a future king of England, Ireland and Scotland.The HMS Gloucester, traveling from southern England to Scotland, ran aground while navigating sandbanks off the town of Great Yarmouth on the eastern English coast. It sank within an hour, killing an estimated 130 to 250 crew and passengers.James Stuart, the son of King Charles I, survived. He went o
  
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• Alamogordo man accused of dismembering victim after murder

  10-06-2022 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Steven Gonzales is accused of dismembering his victim then storing the body parts in five-gallon buckets at his Alamogordo home. Gonzalez was arrested back in 2020 but was not indicted by a grand jury until this week.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outKRQE En Español:
  
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• Repeat offender likely to catch another break

  10-06-2022 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A career criminal and convicted killer who has caught break after break is once again being trusted by the courts and is likely to be released from custody in the coming weeks. In 1990, Martin Copeland was convicted of second-degree murder, in Tennessee. Since then he's been arrested time after time in New Mexico.
  You'll remember Copeland from a story we did last year, when he was charged for breaking and entering. A woman came home, to find Copeland asleep
  
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• Carlsbad junior named Gatorade New Mexico Softball Player of the Year

  10-06-2022 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Softball Player of the Year award was announced on Thursday. This year's honor went to Carlsbad junior Faith Aragon. Carlsbad senior named Gatorade New Mexico baseball player of the yearThe junior Cavegirl helped lead her team to a 30-1 record and a state championship title in 2022, as Aragon way arguably one of the best hitters and pitchers in the state.In the circle, Aragon went 16-1 on the year with a 1.91 ERA while striking out 182 b
  
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• New exhibit brings the beauty of the Sistine Chapel to Albuquerque

  10-06-2022 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: The video above may contain graphic contentALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If your bucket list includes seeing the world-famous Sistine Chapel in Rome, look no further than the heart of Albuquerque. Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has created life-sized replicas of the artist's iconic 16th-century frescoes, patined on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands
  
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• New exhibit brings the beauty of Sistine Chapel to Albuquerque

  10-06-2022 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If your bucket list includes seeing the world-famous Sistine Chapel in Rome, look no further than the heart of Albuquerque. Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has created life-sized replicas of the artist's iconic 16th-century frescoes, patined on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque:
  
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• Team New Mexico racking up medals at Special Olympic Games

  10-06-2022 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is well represented in this year's Special Olympics USA games, with 18 local athletes competing for the Land of Enchantment.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outKRQE En Español: Miercoles 8 de Junio 2022Crime: Former New Mexico State Police officer sentenced to 7 ye
  
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• Water utility fined for dumping raw sewage into the Rio Grande

  10-06-2022 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state is fining El Paso Water $1,284,375 for dumping 1.2B gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande at Sunland Park, New Mexico. The utility dumped six to ten million gallons of sewage into the river each day for five months ending in January.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outK
  
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• US Navy helicopter crashes near CA-AZ border

  10-06-2022 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  YUMA, Arizona (KLAS/NEXSTAR) -- Emergency responders from Naval Air Facility El Centro are heading to the scene of another military aircraft crash north of Yuma, Arizona, along the California-Arizona border.In a Facebook post, the Naval base wrote, "EMERGENCY ALERT! We have received reports that a military aircraft has crashed about 35 miles north of Yuma, AZ. Federal Fire and other local first responders including Reach are headed to the scene. We have no other information at this time. As we a
  
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• Fifth suspect arrested in deadly Maverik gas station shooting

  10-06-2022 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The final teen accused in a deadly case of mistaken identity has been arrested. 16-year-old Adam Sedillo was taken into custody by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies. He is one of three teenage boys accused of opening fire on an SUV in March, at the Maverik gas station at I-25 and Comanche, killing Kayla Montaño.Previous Coverage:Two more teens turn themselves in for Maverik gas station murder2nd suspect in Maverik gas station turns herself inOn
  
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• Sports Desk: Don Perkins passes away

  10-06-2022 03:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former UNM and Dallas Cowboys legend Don Perkins has died at the age of 84. The former Lobos two-way player has his number 43 retired as is a member of the ring of honor.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outKRQE En Español: Miercoles 8 de Junio 2022Crime: Former New Mexico Stat
  
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• Major renovations complete on park in South Valley

  10-06-2022 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Major renovations are complete on a park that has been a headache for those who live in the attached South Valley neighborhood. A ribbon-cutting will be held for Tom Tenorio Park, it will kick off the first softball tournament at the park since renovations began.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damage
  
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• KRQE En Español: Jueves 9 de Junio 2022

  10-06-2022 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  Los bomberos envuelven edificios historicos, que se encuentran por el camino del Black FireLos equipos de bomberos están tomando algunas medidas adicionales para proteger las estructuras vulnerables e históricas que se encuentran en el camino del Black Fire. Los bomberos están tomando medidas preventivas, como excavar líneas de fuego y limpiar malezas algunas estructuras realmente están envueltas para su protección. Se parece mucho al papel de aluminio,
  
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• Albuquerque beauty shop owner charged in fentanyl bust

  10-06-2022 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local beauty supply shop owner is now facing federal drug charges following an undercover drug operation netting thousands of fentanyl pills. APD says Juan Ramon Luevano was arrested Tuesday after DEA and other drug task force officers set up a drug buy in northeast Albuquerque.According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court, on May 31, 2022, Luevano first met with an undercover agent at Wildflower Park off San Mateo, north of Alameda. During that
  
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• Watch the first of Jan. 6 committee's public hearings

  10-06-2022 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is going public with its findings. The nine-member panel is giving an overview of its 11-month investigation.You can watch the proceeding live in the player above. Please note, there may be profane language and violent themes in the video stream. Viewer discretion is advised.More than 1,000 people have been interviewed by the panel. Only portions of that testimony have been revealed to the pub
  
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• Art exhibit documents memories from the pandemic

  10-06-2022 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- A special art exhibit returns to Albuquerque documenting what life looked like for New Mexicans during the pandemic. The display called Lost and Found includes hundreds of notes and flags submitted by community members.
  "There is hundreds of memories from mundane little things to monumental moments," said Diana Delgado the Community Outreach Coordinator for the city of Albuquerque's Department of Art and Culture.
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• Protesters demand immigration reform at Summit of the Americas

  10-06-2022 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (Border Report) -- Immigration advocates have taken to the streets outside the Summit of the Americas demanding immigration reform.
  On Wednesday and Thursday, they walked along Figueroa Street in front of the Los Angeles Convention Center where the event is taking place this week.Juan Hernandez was one of about 30 protesters outside the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. (Salvador Rivera)They chanted, "Biden escucha, estamos en la lucha." It doesn't rhyme in English but it means,
  
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• Mexican trucker indicted, accused of smuggling $18M worth of meth 'to pay cousin's debts,' record shows

  10-06-2022 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- A Mexican truck driver allegedly hid buckets filled with liquid meth inside the diesel tanks of his tractor-trailer and tried to import it into the U.S.According to court documents obtained by Border Report, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found the drugs when Luis Alberto Garza Cisneros, 33, pulled into the inspection lanes at the World Trade Bridge on May 6 in Laredo, Texas.$339,000 worth of fentanyl stashed in vehicle at South Texas border crossin
  
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• FYZICAL provides tips for seniors to stay active

  10-06-2022 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers expert offers tips for summer workouts for seniors.
  With temperatures rising, elderly folks need to be mindful to avoid dangerous heat and UV rays. However, they also need to stay active. Spending time indoors doesn't mean your exercise routine has to stop. Exercising improves strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance, as well as overall health.Former Lobo football player finds his new packAlbuquerque's Kale Isaacson
  
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• Historic Fairview Cemetery hosting free workshop on headstone maintenance

  10-06-2022 01:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic Fairview Cemetery is hosting a free workshop to talk about headstone and monument maintenance. Conservator Jonathan Appell will be holding the event.As part of his 48-state tour to restore historic cemeteries, Appell will be in Albuquerque to teach people about effective headstone cleaning techniques and how to repair and re-set markers.Crowd to welcome back Honor Flight veterans at SunportThe event will take place Monday, June 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.
  
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• Don Perkins, UNM and Dallas Cowboys legend, dies

  10-06-2022 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former UNM and Dallas Cowboys great, Don Perkins has died at the age of 84.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTrending: Thousands waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateAlbuquerque: Historic downtown Albuquerque building damaged after fire breaks outKRQE En Español: Miercoles 8 de Junio 2022Crime: Former New Mexico State Police officer sentenced to 7 years in prisonPerkins played football for the Universit
  
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• Video shows head-on collision between fleeing driver and NMSP officer

  10-06-2022 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows a suspected drunk driver crashing head-on into a New Mexico State Police officer and it turns out, that driver, David Marquez was wanted for serious crimes. Around midnight June 4, State Police noticed the driver of a Buick speeding and weaving on I-25 near Paseo. Marquez then sped away down Paseo to Coors at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. NMSP arrests DWI suspect involved in head-on collisionHe then turned back and got off on 2
  
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• Record and near-record heat arrives through the weekend

  10-06-2022 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  More storms formed Thursday afternoon, bringing another chance for rain to parts of New Mexico through the evening. High pressure will put a lid on thunderstorms Friday and start a period of the hottest weather we've seen so far this year.
  Scattered storms have developed once again across parts of New Mexico. Parts of Santa Fe and Albuquerque finally saw rainfall today, but the rain managed to avoid the airports (where official observations are taken) so as of Thursday afternoon, the dry streak
  
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• BernCo. offering safe ride option during Pride

  10-06-2022 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Bernalillo County has announced details of a safe ride option for Pride Fest this year. The county's Department of Behavioral Health Services – in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Cumulus Media, and Sandoval County – will be offering 600 rides from Thursday, June 9 at noon through Sunday, June 12 at midnight with their "Take A Ride On Us" campaign.Story continues belowNew Mexico: New Mexico census results declared accurateTr
  
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