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• Abortion rights at center of Civic Plaza protest

  16-07-2022 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There were dozens of people marching to Civic Plaza Saturday, protesting for reproductive rights. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade late last month, stripping away millions of women's constitutional protection to get an abortion. Influx of patients seeking abortion expected in NM following SCOTUS decisionThe decision by a conservative majority court has been protested nationwide since the decision was leaked more than two months ago. "We're very angry
  
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• 1 dead after hit-and-run turns into officer-involved shooting in Vinton

  16-07-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  VINTON, NM (KTSM) - Several law enforcement agencies from New Mexico and Texas responded to an officer-involved shooting near Vinton late Friday night, according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the incident began as a hit and run and then turned into a pursuit.Deming lifeguard drowning under investigationDetectives said the victim called authorities after the suspect allegedly crashed into his vehicle and took off.The victim reportedly followed the suspect's vehicle f
  
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• 1 dead after hit-and-run turns into deputy-involved shooting in Vinton

  16-07-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  VINTON, NM (KTSM) - Several law enforcement agencies from New Mexico and Texas responded to an deputy-involved shooting near Vinton late Friday night, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the incident began as a hit and run and then turned into a pursuit.Deming lifeguard drowning under investigationDetectives said the victim called authorities after the suspect allegedly crashed into his vehicle and took off.The victim reportedly followed the suspect's veh
  
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• Deming lifeguard drowning under investigation

  16-07-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – Deming police are investigating what led to the drowning of a city lifeguard. They say the lifeguard drowned Friday at the City of Deming Sam Baca Aquatic Center. City of Albuquerque hiring new lifeguardsA Deming police press release says the Deming Fire Department, police, and the Luna County Sheriff's Office were on the scene and arrived within three minutes of getting the call. The lifeguard was taken to the Mimbres Memorial Hospital ER where they were later p
  
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• Texas National Guard soldier dead

  16-07-2022 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas National Guard announced the death of a soldier. A Texas Army National Guard Soldier, assigned to Operation Lone Star, died in a non-mission-related incident Thursday. DPS: Drunk driver charged in fatal car crashOperation Lone Star was launched in March of 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott in response to a rise in illegal immigration. In May, Abbott issued a disaster declaration that now covers 48 counties, mostly counties along or near the border.
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• Best and worst US states to live in as inflation keeps rising

  16-07-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (NewsNation) — From the grocery store to the gas pump, inflation is nearly impossible to escape. Yet, as it continues to climb, some states are faring a little bit better than others.The states that are managing inflation the best are the states where it is least expensive to live because historically, inflation has been the cheapest in those states. That's due to a combination of factors, including regional inflation rates from the federal government to the cost of living index.He
  
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• Revenue, college scouts come to ABQ Regional Sports Complex

  16-07-2022 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Regional Sports Complex has only been around for a few years but has played host to some of the highest levels of baseball in the southwest.Texas Premier 16U Tournament wraps up at Albuquerque Regional Sports Complex"You know the Lobos are here, we have colleges from Texas. They are here from Illinois, they are here from Kansas, Colorado; we got college coaches all over the place," said Rio Rancho baseball coach and tournament advisor Ron Mur
  
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• Extreme heat this weekend with scattered mountain storms

  16-07-2022 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Whew! Get ready for the high heat this weekend. We'll see very hot temperatures soaring into the upper 90s to the lower 100s for much of the state. This will also push the UV index to the 11-12 range which is extreme during the early afternoon hours. So reapply that sunscreen if you're outdoors. Some records are also possible for eastern New Mexico as Clovis and Roswell soar into the triple digits with some drier air rotating through central and east NM. This will
  
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• Brain-eating amoeba: How do infections occur, and where are they most common?

  16-07-2022 15:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Officials in Missouri have recently recorded the state's first confirmed infection of Naegleria fowleri — or "brain-eating amoeba" — in a resident since 1987. The patient was battling the infection in the intensive-care unit of a Missouri hospital since last week. On Friday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed the patient's death.Infections of N. fowleri are said to be "rare," as noted by the state's department of health, but experts warn
  
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• Conservative group finds 'absolutely no evidence of widespread fraud' in 2020 election

  16-07-2022 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The HIll) - Eight prominent conservatives released a 72-page report Thursday refuting claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election in dozens of unsuccessful court cases brought forth by former President Trump and his allies.The group — which includes former federal judges, Republican senators and Republican-appointed officials — said they reviewed all 64 court cases Trump and his allies initiated challenging the election outcome, saying they had reached an “unequ
  
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• Where can I find fossils in New Mexico?

  16-07-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – How easy is it to find fossils in New Mexico? Does one need an entire team of paleontologists to back them up? The truth is, an eagle eye and a curious mind can help someone spot some fossils just by going on a simple hike.The Land Before EnchantmentThe New Mexico landscape is full of prehistory and, if you know what you're looking for, you might be able to spot some remnants of that rich past. Dr. Thomas Williamson, the curator of paleontology at the New Mexico Mu
  
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• Michigan dive team rescues man's $80K prosthetic leg

  16-07-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) -- One dad's lazy Sunday in Michigan resulted in a diving rescue to retrieve his prosthetic leg. According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Brandon Smith and his 6-year-old son were floating along Sunrise Lake in Milford Township, Michigan.
  His son jumped off the raft to play, then Smith's $80,000 prosthetic leg became separated and plunged nearly 50 feet to the bottom of the lake. Smith had only had his prosthetic leg for a month.
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• Cities with least inventory in Santa Fe metro area

  16-07-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) Housing has been in short supply for much of the last decade in the U.S. — though with interest rates rising and demand from buyers cooling quickly, that could change.Across the country, sellers are hesitant to bring list prices down despite their homes sitting on the market longer than they were a year ago. The number of total homes sold in May nationwide was down 8.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuqu
  
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• Beyoncé adds entire music catalog to TikTok

  16-07-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Beyoncé has joined TikTok.The pop star posted her first video on the platform on Thursday, and Variety reported her entire music catalog is now available for users to utilize as audio, known as "sounds," in their own posts.Beyoncé’s first video on the app included a montage of her fans dancing to her new single, “Break My Soul.”“Seeing y’all release the wiggle made me so happy!” she wrote in the post’s caption. “Thank you
  
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• Near record high temperatures and isolated rain chances this weekend

  16-07-2022 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Rain chances will mostly stay in the mountains and surrounding areas of northern New Mexico this weekend. High pressure overhead to will bring near record heat to parts of the state this weekend as well.Rain chances will remain very isolated this weekend to northern parts of the state, with the best chance for rain across the mountainous terrain. A weak disturbance will help to bring in the chance for better and heavier rainfall across parts of northeastern New Mexico and the Sangre de Cristo Mo
  
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• Albuquerque couple accused in string of shopliftings arrested

  16-07-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A couple accused in a string of shopliftings was pulled over by Bernalillo County deputies. A new video shows they both immediately know they are going to jail.Marvin Alderete and his wife Ashley Roybal are accused of stealing roughly $20,000 of merchandise from about 28 stores. They were pulled over by deputies in a car that belonged to a relative.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque restaurants facing supply chain issuesNew Mexico: City offic
  
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• Albuquerque woman runs to help those suffering from mental illness

  16-07-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ann Hager is an avid runner with nine full marathons under her belt. To celebrate her 60th birthday in July, she decided to run one more and make it an even ten. Hager is dedicating the run to her brother Charles, a well-known Albuquerque runner who ran marathons all around the world until an injury forced him to the sidelines.Ann and Charles share seven other siblings and they also share what some would consider a secret but not for Ann. "I grew up being af
  
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• State Representative Debbie Armstrong resigns from New Mexico House

  16-07-2022 04:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – State Representative Debbie Armstrong is stepping down from her post. The North Valley rep resigned effective Friday to focus on providing care for a family member.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque restaurants facing supply chain issuesNew Mexico: City officials break ground on new retail space development in Rio RanchoCrime: Judge dismisses murder charge against former Las Cruces officerCoronavirus: New Mexico health officials say new COVID variant cou
  
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• Crews battling small fire in the Santa Fe National Forest

  16-07-2022 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Forestry Division has responded to a fire on the east side of Atalaya Mountain in the Santa Fe National Forest. Officials say it is about five acres in size and moving uphill slowly. Conditions are favorable for crews with higher relative humidity. KRQE's Wildfire CoverageTwo engines from the state Forest Division and 19 hot shot crew firefighters are on scene. The city of Santa Fe is letting crews use Nicholas Reservoir as a water source t
  
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• Ivana Trump's death was accidental, examiner says

  16-07-2022 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — New York's medical examiner has ruled Ivana Trump's death an accident. She died of "blunt impact injuries" to her torso, according to an official release from the medical examiner's office.Trump, 73, was found dead near stairs in her New York apartment Thursday. Investigators have not clarified if she fell down the steps or if they played a role in her death.The New York Fire Department said it responded to a report of a cardiac arrest shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday and foun
  
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• Taos woman faces up to 20 years in prison for tampering

  16-07-2022 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Genevieve McDonald, 60, has been charged with tampering with a witness, victim, or informant. According to a criminal complaint, beginning in early May, McDonald began calling, texting, and messaging a woman and was told to stop by law enforcement. They say she continued to send the messages including through Facebook Messenger and posts on her own Facebook wall.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque restaurants facing supply chain issuesNew Mexico: City off
  
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• Sports Desk: ABQ fighters ready for weekend bouts

  16-07-2022 03:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque fighters will be on display this weekend as Austin Trout and Michelle Waterson return to the octagon. Trout will be the main event will square off against Florin Cardos for the main event of a Legacy promotion in Germany, while Waterson will fight former Jackson Wink teammate Amanda Lemos during UFC Fight Night in New York."I think stylistically it's going it is going to lend to fight of the night," Waterson said. "I am real excited. She lik
  
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• KRQE En Español: Viernes 15 de Julio 2022

  16-07-2022 02:36 via krqe.com
  
  Jessica Kelley concluye su testimonio en el tercer día del juicio de Victoria Martens
  Jessica Kelley tomó el tribunal hoy contra su primo Fabian Gonzales. Gonzales es acusado de crear un hogar peligroso para victoria martens, lo que llevo al asesinato de la niña de 10 años. Una vez más, la defensa intentó demostrar que kelley no es más que una mentirosa interesada. La defensa siguió con Kelley sugiriendo que se inventó la historia so
  
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• Gladiators add depth as team prepares for playoffs

  16-07-2022 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City Gladiators are getting stronger for the playoffs. The team signed a trio of players this week prior to the last game of the regular season including offensive lineman Jalen Powell. Duke City Gladiators Eriq Swiftwater inspiring next generation"I have a good time on the field, you know, I enjoy success and the more success the more fun I have, and you will see it," said Powell. "I am looking to bring some fresh legs and new energy and help them
  
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• Video shows multiple run-ins with Albuquerque mother

  16-07-2022 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mom recently arrested for shooting her one-year-old boy in the foot has been in trouble with the law before over her parenting decisions.In a police body camera video, you hear a 7-year-old girl tell an APD officer that she gets left home alone often to watch her 9-month-old brother while her mom leaves for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Neighbors confirm the kids are always by themselves. This happened in October of last year after APD got
  
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• Albuquerque non-profits struggle with decreasing donations

  16-07-2022 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With prices soaring, costs are going up for non-profits and charities. But they're taking a double hit because donations are down with everyone watching their spending.  EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may easeKRQE News 13 spoke to a few well-known non-profits in the Albuquerque area. They all said donations are slowing down as prices and demand for their services keep going up. Vanessa Anderson works for "PB and J" -- helping l
  
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• Attorney for Dr. Bernard sends cease and desist to AG Rokita for 'false and misleading statements'

  16-07-2022 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Kathleen DeLaney, the attorney for Dr. Caitlin Bernard, has sent a cease and desist to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita stating he had made "false and misleading statements" about Dr. Bernard on Fox News along with in statements to local media that cast Bernard "in a false light and allege misconduct in her profession."
  The cease and desist comes on the heels of Rokita vowing to investigate Bernard for performing an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled from
  
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• Concerns raised over "no right turn on red" signals along ART intersections

  16-07-2022 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is trying to make the ART route safer after they say drivers making a right turn weren't following signs warning them that they must yield to traffic for drivers making a u-turn. Traffic signal still issue at Paseo-Tramway intersection“We've added an electronic sign that shows a no right-hand turn signal when that green left-hand U-turn signal is lit as well. We did that because we were finding people turning right into the U-tu
  
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• More isolated storms with near record heat this weekend

  16-07-2022 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Rain chances will mostly stay in the mountains and surrounding areas of northern New Mexico this weekend. High pressure overhead to will bring near record heat to parts of the state this weekend as well. Another even drier day across the state Friday as showers and storms stayed across the northern and far western parts of the state. High pressure also continues to dance around northern New Mexico today, bringing even warmer afternoon high temperatures. Rain chances will remain very isolated thi
  
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• City of Santa Fe presents plan for midtown housing

  16-07-2022 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe presented its plan for the midtown campus. The city says some of it would be transformed into housing, which includes townhouses and apartments.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque restaurants facing supply chain issuesNew Mexico: City officials break ground on new retail space development in Rio RanchoCrime: Judge dismisses murder charge against former Las Cruces officerCoronavirus: New Mexico health officials say new COVID v
  
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• APD responds to apartment complex hundreds of times in 2022

  16-07-2022 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An apartment complex that is billed as a "one-of-a-kind living experience," "The best-kept secret in Albuquerque," is living up to that expectation, but likely not in the way tenants expected. The property on East Central has become an out-of-control hot spot for crime, prompting constant callouts for police and firefighters. Since January 1st, the Albuquerque Police Department has responded to the Four Hills Studios more than 400 times. That's more tha
  
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• Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Act could help farmers who lost land

  16-07-2022 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Senate could soon vote on legislation that would provide more financial assistance to people affected by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire. Right now, FEMA doesn't cover land lost to the fire.The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Assistance Act would compensate ranchers and farmers that can no longer use their land. "People in Mora, San Miguel, and Taos counties that were impacted by the fires, they're ranchers. So they utilize their land for pasture and right
  
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• Albuquerque's biggest water users next target in conservation efforts

  16-07-2022 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has been asking residents to conserve water. You probably remember hearing that you should turn off the tap, water your lawn during certain times, or install low-flow toilets. The water authority says this has helped, but there's more that could be done, especially when it comes to the city's biggest users."There's a lot more potential," says Carlos Bustos, the water conservation program manage
  
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• Former UNM basketball player flees Ukraine, back to playing at the Pit

  16-07-2022 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Many former Lobo basketball players have gone to play professionally across the globe following their time at UNM, including Joe Furstinger. The forward has averaged over 12 points and six rebounds per game while playing internationally, including in Ukraine, when the Russian invasion began. The Enchantment have eyes on $1 million prize"I mean, yeah, it was pretty intense," Furstinger said. "I was hearing about it since November, like something might happen,
  
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