Albuquerque news

• Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail asks to be released from jail

  07-07-2022 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Arthur Aragon, the man accused of terrorizing his neighbors, is asking to be released while awaiting trial. Aragon is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail in his neighbor's backyard. He is now in federal custody, charged with having a device that was not registered with the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, which is basically having an incendiary bomb. Teen accused of downtown murder will be tried as adultAragon's attorneys are now a
  
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• About 200 Santa Fe residents dealing with discolored water

  07-07-2022 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe says about 200 customers are experiencing discolored water. The city says it can happen for a number of reasons, including a water line break and fire hydrant flushing. The utility team is working to pinpoint the cause of the issue and hopes to have it resolved as soon as possible. Could a public bank help New Mexico businesses?In the meantime, they are asking people to flush their line by leaving the water running for about five minutes. T
  
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• Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights

  07-07-2022 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.”U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sharply criticized Chauvin for his actions on May 25, 2020, when he pinned Floyd to the pavement outside a Minneapolis corner store for more than 9 minutes as he lay dying.“I really don&
  
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• Lemitar man facing charges for double murder at Socorro home

  07-07-2022 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Trenton Fowler, 21, is facing charges for a double murder at a Socorro home. Fowler, also known as Trenton McDaniel, is accused of shooting and killing Jerid Trujillo and Christopher Heath on July 3. Prewitt man to serve 5 years for voluntary manslaughterWitnesses told police the gunman fired around 30 to 40 times and fled in a white Infinity. Valencia County deputies pulled over that car in Belen and arrested Fowler.
  
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• Could a public bank help New Mexico businesses?

  07-07-2022 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Local entrepreneurs know that getting a loan can make or break a small business. But securing those loans isn't always easy, especially for unique businesses. Some in New Mexico are hoping a public bank could help.Thursday, state legislators heard a presentation on the benefits of a public bank from the Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity, a New Mexico public bank advocacy group. Elaine Sullivan, the board chair of the Alliance, explained that such a bank c
  
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• NM State Fair seeks green chile cheeseburger chefs for competition

  07-07-2022 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Who's green chile cheeseburger cuisine will reign supreme? The New Mexico State Fair is asking that question for the return of one of its most popular competitions at the New Mexico State Fair: an Iron Chef-like, green chile cheeseburger cook-off.The State Fair is now seeking competitors for the annual September showdown, officially called the "Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge." The catch: only brick-and-mortar restaurants can apply, and they have to do it
  
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• PNM offering customers $100 to recycle old refrigerators or freezers

  07-07-2022 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Through the PNM Refrigerator Recycling Program customers can earn $100 for recycling their old refrigerator or freezer. As part of the program PNM will come and pick up your old refrigerator or freezer for free. The offer is valid during the month of July. All appointments must be scheduled by July 31. The unit pickup must be done by August 31, to qualify for the rebate.In order to qualify for the program your old refrigerator/freezer must meet these requ
  
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• Isolated storms, more rain on the way this weekend

  07-07-2022 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday will be dry and mostly calm across the Western and Central parts of the state, air continues to push east.Isolated mountain storms are expected across the south central part of the state and pushing into the northeast as well. Flash flooding is possible, especially for the Sacramento Mountains into this afternoon and early evening.Forecast Continues BelowLocal Sports: Former St. Pius X star transfers to NMSUCrime: Witness recounts Fourth of July party
  
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• Gallup airport offering daily flights to and from Phoenix

  07-07-2022 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Gallup announced commercial air service will continue following a twelve-year absence. Gallup is the first to be awarded a grant from the State of New Mexico Rural Air Service Enhancement Act.Albuquerque Sunport awarded millions in federal fundingAdvanced Air, a southern California regional airline will proved the service for Gallup Municipal Airport. Starting August 1, the airline will provide one daily flight between Gallup and Phoenix Sky Harbor. P
  
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• Albuquerque Sunport awarded millions in federal funding

  07-07-2022 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Sunport will receive $7 million in infrastructure law funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. According to a news release, the Sunport will use the money to increase energy efficiency and replace utilities. Years of complaints reveal there’s not much the Sunport can do to curb noiseThe funding will help with increased efficiency for new mechanical, electric and lighting systems. The money will also be used to enhance accessibi
  
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• Supreme Court Justice Breyer has options as a retiree

  07-07-2022 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Until last week when he swore in Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, his successor on the Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer had a rigorous, intellectually challenging job with the highest of stakes. Now the 83-year-old retiree has no briefs to read and no opinions to write.As a retired justice, Breyer can maintain an office at the Supreme Court if he wants to and also gets a clerk to help him. But like other retired justices he also gets to chart his own path based on his
  
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• Deming man pleads guilty to making child porn

  07-07-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Guillermo Rodriguez Garcia, of Deming, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to producing child pornography. Garcia will remain in police custody until his sentencing, which has not been scheduled. Socorro mom charged with child abuse following baby’s overdose deathAccording to the plea agreement, 40-year-old Garcia admitted to making a video on August 27, 2021, of himself engaging in sexual conduct with a 12-year-old victim. He faces a minimum of 15
  
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• 80-year-old man sentenced for raping neighbor

  07-07-2022 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – David Sarver, 80, has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for raping his young neighbor. Sarver was convicted in May for abuse that started a few years ago, when the boy was just nine or ten years old.
  Prosecutors say Sarver befriended they boy, who would visit his house to help with chores and feeding Sarver’s dogs. Investigators say Sarver would tase the boy and hold him at gunpoint while assaulting him. Mother charged after 2-year-old overdoses on
  
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• 'Godfather' actor James Caan reported dead

  07-07-2022 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Oscar and Emmy-nominated James Caan has died, according to a post on his official Twitter page.
  "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet reads. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."
  Caan is perhaps best known for his role as Santino "Sonny" Corleone in "The Godfather" and its sequel, but his lon
  
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• 'Godfather' actor James Caan dead at 82

  07-07-2022 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Oscar and Emmy-nominated James Caan has died, according to a post from his family on his official Twitter page.
  "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet reads. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."
  Caan is perhaps best known for his role as Santino "Sonny" Corleone in "The Godfather" and its seq
  
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• Prewitt man to serve 5 years for voluntary manslaughter

  07-07-2022 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Brandon Charley of Prewitt, New Mexico was sentenced on June 30 in federal court on voluntary manslaughter charges. Charley pleaded guilty on September 8, 2021.Story continues belowTop Story: Check your bank account: New Mexico now sending out July tax rebatesNew Mexico: NMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitCrime: One dead after SWAT situation in southeast AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City looking to clear homeless camp at Coronado
  
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• SWAT team called out to southeast Albuquerque near Louisiana and Zuni

  07-07-2022 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has activated a SWAT team on the 300 block of Grove St. SE. APD says officers are trying to take a person into custody who has multiple felony warrants.This is a developing story. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
  
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• Disneyland removes 'reprehensible' posts from Instagram, Facebook after accounts hacked

  07-07-2022 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Disneyland Resort’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts were compromised on Thursday morning by a hacker who uploaded racist, homophobic content to both pages.At least four different posts were uploaded to Disneyland’s Instagram page before being removed by Disneyland officials, according to screenshots shared to Twitter. Several of the posts also contained photos of the same individual, though it’s unknown if the person in the images is responsible for T
  
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• YouTuber talks first book "Cheese Puffs"

  07-07-2022 17:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new book is tackling themes of grief and loss, the highs and lows of teenage life, teenage pregnancy, family planning, career planning, and more. "Cheese Puffs" is the debut novel from young adult actress and YouTuber Ruby Matenko. Hundreds gather at Tiguex Park to protest Roe v. Wade decisionThe book follows Madison Davis. A girl with big dreams. At 15, she's a straight-A student, the editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper, and she plans to go to Ha
  
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• ABCWUA helps us save our rainwater

  07-07-2022 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Making the most of our recent rainfall. Living in the desert, we often go through long drought spells. So when we do get substantial amounts of rain, there are ways for us to harvest rainwater, which has numerous benefits.Story continues belowTop Story: Check your bank account: New Mexico now sending out July tax rebatesNew Mexico: NMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitCrime: One dead after SWAT situation in southeast Albuquerqu
  
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• Scientists explain connection between wildfires and flooding

  07-07-2022 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wildfires have scorched lands throughout New Mexico and burn scars left behind leave communities prone to flooding. A scientist from Los Alamos National Lab explains what exactly causes it. Sandia National Labs uses solar power to roast green chileScientists explain one factor behind the flooding is similar to when you wax a car and water beads form. They say the water can bead up on the burn scar and wash off.Hydrologist Adam Atchley says another contributor is th
  
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• Cannabis store zoning rule exception gets approved

  07-07-2022 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque cannabis retailer won its bid for an exception to the city's zoning rules. A second company, did not make the cut. The company 'Una Esquina' got a permit to open a marijuana shop on San Mateo near Candelaria.Story continues belowTop Story: Check your bank account: New Mexico now sending out July tax rebatesNew Mexico: NMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitCrime: One dead after SWAT situation in southeast Albuquerq
  
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• Teen accused of downtown murder will be tried as adult

  07-07-2022 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Angelo Baldonado, 16, accused of killing another teen in downtown Albuquerque will be tried as an adult. Baldonado is accused of killing 16-year-old Josue Ruiz on March 4 in an alley near Fifth St. and Central Ave. NMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitAccording to a criminal complaint, 16-year-old Angelo Baldonado was having issues with the victim 16-year-old Josue Ruiz who was dating Baldonado’s sister. The two had arran
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: SWAT callout, Victim identified, Hot temperatures, Second rebate, Solar chile roasting

  07-07-2022 15:17 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesNMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitStranded immigrants found in New MexicoCity looking to clear homeless camp at Coronado ParkWitness recounts Fourth of July party shooting in AlbuquerqueUNM student has sights set on pro boxing careerJohnson resigns but remains UK prime minister for nowBrittney Griner back in Russian court as trial resumesThursday's Five Facts[1] One dead after SWAT situation in southeast Albuquerque - Albuquerque Police Chi
  
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• Drier west, storms east and hot for all of New Mexico

  07-07-2022 15:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is mild for all, and especially warm for southeast New Mexico, ahead of a hot day. Temperatures will climb into the 80s, 90s and 100s this afternoon. Most of western New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley will stay dry and mostly sunny today. Moisture will be sufficient for storms in eastern New Mexico. Storms will develop over the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia/Manzano, south central and Sacramento Mountains this afternoon.Forecast Continues BelowLoc
  
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• UNM student has sights set on pro boxing career

  07-07-2022 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At only 20 years old, UNM student Alexa Garrobo is on a quest to become a professional boxer. She has beaten multiple high-profile up-and-comers, but none more important than her next one at the Golden Gloves Colorado Regional.Story continues belowTop Story: New Mexico State Fair announces concert lineupNew Mexico: Famous New Mexico chile could cost more than usual this yearCrime: Mother charged after 2-year-old overdoses on THC gummiesAlbuquerque: Marijuana
  
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• United wins first match at Isotopes Park since March 13

  07-07-2022 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It had been almost four months since New Mexico United won a match on their home field at Isotopes Park. The black and yellow won the season opener at the lab, and while the team has won multiple games since then, Wednesday night against RGV was the first win for New Mexico at "home" since March 13 against Las Vegas Lights.Story continues belowTop Story: New Mexico State Fair announces concert lineupNew Mexico: Famous New Mexico chile could cost more than us
  
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• Albuquerque man who murdered teen sentenced to 12 years

  07-07-2022 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who murdered a teenager apologized in court on Wednesday. In 2019, then-17-year-old Russell Spencer, his brother Scott Spencer, and two others lured 15-year-old Evyn Scott into a car. They then drove to the east mountains, where Spencer shot and killed Evyn.
  Spencer previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. At Thursday's sentencing, the court heard statements from people who knew the victim
  
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• Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial, Russian media reports

  07-07-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow.The reports quoted Griner as pleading guilty to the charges at Thursday’s court hearing. They said that speaking through an interpreter, Griner said she had acted unintentionally because she was packing in haste.Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cann
  
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• Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial

  07-07-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to drug possession during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime.Representatives for Griner confirmed to The Associated Press that the WNBA star pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.Russian news reports quoted Griner as saying through an interpreter at the court hearing that she had acted unintentionally because she was packing in haste.Griner was detained in Febru
  
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• Brittney Griner pleads guilty in drugs trial, Russian media reports

  07-07-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime, Russian news agencies reported.The reports quoted Griner as saying through an interpreter at the court hearing that she had acted unintentionally because she was packing in haste.Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil all
  
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• Brittney Griner back in Russian court as trial resumes

  07-07-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian court Thursday to face her trial on drug charges as a senior Russian diplomat warned that U.S. criticism of how Russia’s handling the case wouldn't help her release prospects.Griner’s trial began last week amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her freedom nearly five months after her arrest.The athlete was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport a
  
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• Johnson resigns but remains UK prime minister for now

  07-07-2022 11:45 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) —British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go.
  He stepped down immediately as leader of his Conservative Party but plans to remain as prime minister while the leadership contest is held. He said he has appointed a new Cabinet following a multitude of resignations, but many are calling for him to go now.It is a humiliating defeat for Johnson, who succeeded in leading Britain out of
  
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• Isolated storms return to eastern New Mexico Thursday

  07-07-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air will continue to nudge into western and central New Mexico Thursday, bringing even drier weather to this part of the state. Eastern New Mexico will see an uptick in storm chances Thursday though.Another downtick in storms Wednesday across New Mexico as dry air continues to move in from the west. However, another crop of storms developed today across the northern mountains and southern New Mexico. Drier air will continue to move into western and central New Mexico Thursday, limiting the
  
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• Albuquerque city pool upgrades will help conserve water

  07-07-2022 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a hot summer, and city pools say they're close to seeing pre-pandemic numbers. Now they're looking to make upgrades to the pools that will not only conserve water but save money.
  "The place people wanted to be was the pool," said Josh Herbert, the City of Albuquerque Aquatics Division Manager. He says the high temperatures at the beginning of summer had families flocking to the pool.
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• SWAT team activated near International District

  07-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police said there is a SWAT situation near 8100 San Joaquin Ave.Officers are trying to take a suspect into custody who has several felony warrants. No other information is available at this time, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Suspect in custody, one dead after SWAT situation, fire in southeast Albuquerque

  07-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department activated a SWAT situation near 8100 San Joaquin Ave. Wednesday. APD Police Chief Harold Medina said officers were conducting surveillance on a wanted suspect with a felony warrant who is connected to several high-profile incidents around the city.Medina said SWAT was called when the suspect and another individual with them barricaded themselves in the house. Officials say around 3:30 a.m. Thursday a fire broke out at t
  
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• One detained, one dead after SWAT standoff in southeast Albuquerque

  07-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department activated a SWAT callout around 10 p.m. Wednesday night near 8100 San Joaquin Ave. APD Police Chief Harold Medina said officers were conducting surveillance on a wanted suspect with a felony warrant who is connected to several high-profile incidents around the city.Medina said SWAT was called when the suspect and another individual barricaded themselves in the house and refused to leave. Officials say around 3:30 a.m. T
  
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• One dead after SWAT situation in southeast Albuquerque

  07-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department activated a SWAT callout around 10 p.m. Wednesday night near 8100 San Joaquin Ave. APD Police Chief Harold Medina said officers were conducting surveillance on a wanted suspect with a felony warrant who is connected to several high-profile incidents around the city.Medina said SWAT was called when the suspect and another individual with them barricaded themselves in the house. Officials say around 3:30 a.m. Thursday a f
  
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• APD: Suspect identified in southeast Albuquerque SWAT standoff

  07-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department activated a SWAT callout around 9:37 p.m. Wednesday night near 8100 San Joaquin Ave. APD Police Chief Harold Medina said officers were conducting surveillance on a wanted suspect with a felony warrant who is connected to several high-profile incidents around the city.Medina said SWAT was called when the suspect, identified as Qiaunt Kelly, barricaded themself in the house and refused to leave. Medina said that during th
  
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• Witness recounts Fourth of July party shooting in Albuquerque

  07-07-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a fun night of fireworks and family time until bullets started flying in an Albuquerque neighborhood. People living nearby say the shooting caused chaos as hundreds of young people fled the area. They're still on edge tonight because police are still searching for the shooter. On July 4th neighbors in a southwest Albuquerque neighborhood say they saw cars lined up and down the street for a house party near Alexis and 86th street. One neighbor explains
  
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• Stranded immigrants found in New Mexico

  07-07-2022 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Lincoln County Sheriff says eight stranded immigrants were found along a New Mexico highway. Deputies found the undocumented immigrants under a tree along HWY 380 near the Valley of Fires, west of Carrizozo.Story continues belowTop Story: New Mexico State Fair announces concert lineupNew Mexico: Famous New Mexico chile could cost more than usual this yearCrime: Mother charged after 2-year-old overdoses on THC gummiesAlbuquerque: Marijuana plant found growi
  
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• Santa Fe hosts ribbon-cutting for Bicentennial Pool renovations

  07-07-2022 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renovations to the Bicentennial Pool in Santa Fe are officially complete. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting for the $2.3 million project on Wednesday.
  The pool was shut down in 2020 because of major leaks. The improvements include a new lap pool, new decking, and landscaping around the pools, as well as a host of repairs and preventative maintenance. They also made some eco-friendly changes, like new energy-saving lighting and water-saving fixtures.
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• Sports Desk: Alianza Sports Soccer Camp is bringing in professional coaching

  07-07-2022 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United will take on Rio Grande Valley Toros at home on Wednesday night and again on Saturday night. NM United is heading into their Wednesday match in search of their first victory at home since May 24th.
  The Black and Yellow are coming off of a 1-1 draw over the weekend at Monterey Bay, so they are hungry to get a win at home against an RGV team that is also coming off of a draw. "They actually change quite a bit, as far as their system of p
  
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• City looking to clear homeless camp at Coronado Park

  07-07-2022 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mayor's office is looking for a new way to tackle this issue here at Coronado Park after it’s been an issue for years and even had a deadly shooting here last month. They say that the answer is not cut and dry. “That is why we are revisiting our approach to homelessness and to encampments. Now when we're all looking for answers, the only answer in this situation all across the country is an all the above approach,” said Mayor Tim K
  
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• Valencia County cracks down on illegal activity along ditch banks

  07-07-2022 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) –  Law enforcement officials in Valencia County have begun to crack down on illegal activity along ditch banks near the Rio Grande. Detective Ben Ben Lankasky with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office says the biggest problem is people driving off-road vehicles along the ditch bank, sometimes even firing weapons.
  “We were out all weekend talking with people helping to make sure that the area remained free of the off-highway vehicles. We've had report
  
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• KRQE En Español: Miercoles 6 de Julio 2022

  07-07-2022 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  Algunas casas de empeño de Albuquerque de Albuquerque ven un impulso en el negocio en medio de la inflaciónChris Reeves, el propietario de Uptown Pawn en Albuquerque, dice que el negocio ha estado properando en los últimos meses, más personas están vendiendo sus cosas para ganar dinero adicional en medio de una inflación récord.Cualquier cosa, desde electrónicos, armas, hasta joyería, la tienda lo esta viendo todo Reeves dice que el
  
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• Thieves steal, damage an Albuquerque non-profit

  07-07-2022 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local non-profit is distraught after thieves took advantage of the holiday weekend to break in and steal anything they could get their hands on. The Grief Center supports people who've suffered from the death of a loved one, but after a recent break-in, staff members say they've been left with almost nothing. They say almost every room was vandalized and they feel violated. Suzie Blake is the Director of Development for the Grief Center on Carlisle ne
  
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• La Plata County rescinding fire restrictions

  07-07-2022 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – La Plata County Sheriff's Office lifted stage one fire restrictions in unincorporated areas. While recent rains have decreased fire risk, residents are still asked to use caution when burning. Residents must get a permit from their local fire department if they plan to burn, but they are not required for agricultural burns or recreational fires.
  
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• Santa Fe deputies search for shooting suspect

  07-07-2022 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County deputies are looking for witnesses after they say a Good Samaritan was shot. A man stopped on state road 14 last Sunday to help a woman who appeared to be involved in a domestic dispute.
  Story continues belowTop Story: New Mexico State Fair announces concert lineupNew Mexico: Famous New Mexico chile could cost more than usual this yearCrime: Mother charged after 2-year-old overdoses on THC gummiesAlbuquerque: Marijuana plant found growing a
  
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