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• New coach, new players, no problem for Cleveland Storm

  01-08-2022 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The helmets are finally on as high school football teams around the state officially began training camps on Monday. The Cleveland Storm currently has the longest active winning streak in the state and they are ready to run it back in 2022.Albuquerque: Another Albuquerque business falls victim to burglaryTrending: Fabian Gonzales found guilty on all counts in Victoria Martens trialNew Mexico: “This is the lowest I have ever seen it”: Water levels
  
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• Notah Begay III bringing attention to local youth golfers

  01-08-2022 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The regional qualifier for the Notah Begay III Jr. Golf National Championship is taking place this week at Twin Warriors Golf Course. This is the third year of the event and Begay hopes to make it a staple in bringing national attention to young New Mexican golfers.Albuquerque: Another Albuquerque business falls victim to burglaryTrending: Fabian Gonzales found guilty on all counts in Victoria Martens trialNew Mexico: “This is the lowest I have ever seen it&r
  
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• Creators of "Cobra Kai" produce new series filming in Albuquerque

  01-08-2022 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The New Mexico Film Office has announced the Netflix series, "Obliterated," is filming in and around Albuquerque. The series began filming in July and will continue through October. Movie starring Mel Gibson begins filming in New MexicoThe creators of the Netflix series, "Cobra Kai," will serve as directors and executive producers of the new series. 'Obliterated' will be an action-comedy about a special forces team that stops a bomb threat to Las Vegas and ce
  
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• 2022 National Night Out: Locations of events across Albuquerque

  01-08-2022 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, August 2, is National Night Out. In Albuquerque, many neighborhoods will be hosting cookouts, barbecues and more. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes and builds police-community partnerships. National Night Out event locations are taking place throughout Albuquerque in public parks.
  Many events are being hosted by neighborhoods in private locations. Contact your neighborhood association for more details about events hos
  
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• Flood watch continues as temperatures warm this week

  01-08-2022 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A flood watch will be in effect for the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains up north, the west mountains, northern Gila and northern Sacramento Mountains through tonight. Burn scar and terrain flash flooding is likely. Scattered storms will develop in the mountains during the early afternoon, moving in a clockwise direction around the state. Storms will move into the east plains and central highlands through the evening. We could see a few isolated storms in
  
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• Retrial begins for man accused of killing army specialist

  01-08-2022 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday, the retrial officially began for Angel Grado, the man accused of killing army specialist, Isaiah Villanueva. Grado was 17 years old when deputies say he shot and killed 20-year-old Isaiah Villanueva after an argument at a house party near Rio Bravo and 2nd Street in 2019. Dead teen identified in Albuquerque shootingIn Grado's previous trial, prosecutors argued Villanueva was trying to stop a fight when Grado opened fire. The defense argued Grado
  
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• World Lung Cancer Day: Protect yourself from New Mexico's deadliest cancer

  01-08-2022 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lung and bronchus cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer in New Mexico, according to the American Cancer Society. August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day. Here's what you need to know to help keep yourself safe.The American Cancer Society estimates that over 550 New Mexicans will die from lung and bronchus this year. They estimate that nearly four out of every 10,000 people in the state will experience lung cancer.But, it's not all bad news. Catching can
  
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• High Desert Screening: A one-day event showcasing

  01-08-2022 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High Desert Screening, is proud to present the latest movie trailers, music videos, and short films by some of New Mexico's newest and up-and-coming superstar writers, producers, and performers. Southwest Council of the Scouts hosting recruitment eventsHigh Desert Screening is a live annual one-day event showcasing New Mexico's artistic community. This is a chance to meet mentors of future collaborators and simply enjoy the fellowship of like-minded creative
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after crash with semi-tractor trailer

  01-08-2022 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police say a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a semi-tractor trailer July 30, in Quay County. They say around 8 p.m. officers were called to U.S. Highway 54 east of Nara Visa, New Mexico; near the New Mexico and Texas border Clovis man arrested for kidnapping following SWAT standoffPolice have identified the driver of the motorcycle as 45-year-old John Alfonso Tafoya. They say he was riding a small 212 cc minibike and was traveling west
  
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• Man on minibike killed after crash with semi-tractor trailer

  01-08-2022 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police say a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a semi-tractor trailer July 30, in Quay County. They say around 8 p.m. officers were called to U.S. Highway 54 east of Nara Visa, New Mexico; near the New Mexico and Texas border Clovis man arrested for kidnapping following SWAT standoffPolice have identified the driver of the motorcycle as 45-year-old John Alfonso Tafoya. They say he was riding a small 212 cc minibike and was traveling west
  
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• Man on minibike killed after crash with semi

  01-08-2022 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police say a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a semi-tractor trailer July 30, in Quay County. They say around 8 p.m. officers were called to U.S. Highway 54 east of Nara Visa, New Mexico; near the New Mexico and Texas border Clovis man arrested for kidnapping following SWAT standoffPolice have identified the driver of the motorcycle as 45-year-old John Alfonso Tafoya. They say he was riding a small 212 cc minibike and was traveling west
  
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• Woman accused of filming teen being sexually abused has trial rescheduled

  01-08-2022 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The trial for Yarelis Cespedes has been rescheduled. Cespedes is the woman accused in 2019 of recording a teen being sexually abused and sharing it online. Southwest Albuquerque neighborhood overgrown with weedsThe video began floating around Ernie Pyle Middle School in 2019 after the two girls allegedly went to Lotus Night Club and met up three guys who gave them alcohol and drugs. The victim says she blacked out, and that’s when detectives say Yarelis
  
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• New Mexico students who missed class may be eligible for meal funding

  01-08-2022 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfers (P-EBT) are designed to help families cover pandemic-related food expenses. Now, New Mexico will send out over $490,000 in P-EBT to pay for meals for students who missed five or more days of school this spring.The state intends the funds to help nearly 6,000 New Mexican students who missed out on free or reduced-price meals. The funds will support K-12 students. Over 47,000 New Mexico students lack internet access – will
  
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• Abortion clinic moving from Mississippi to Las Cruces opening soon

  01-08-2022 16:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The abortion clinic known as, 'The Pink House,' which is moving from Mississippi to Las Cruces, is set to open soon. The clinic was at the center of the case where the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. New Mexico Governor signs executive order on abortion accessDirector Shannon Brewer says the Las Cruces clinic will provide both medical and surgical abortions. She says they have already received calls from both local women and out-of-state to set up appoin
  
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• Ground beef prices surge as farmers sell off cattle herds

  01-08-2022 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The cost of putting food on the table is the highest it's been in 40 years, and inflation is specifically impacting a summertime staple: ground beef.Ground beef prices are up 12% since this time last year, which is higher than the current inflation rate for the United States, which currently stands at 9.1%.
  Severe drought amid high demand while reeling from pandemic disruptions and inflation is to blame. New Mexico students who missed class may be eligible for meal fund
  
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• University of Michigan solar car team stops in Albuquerque

  01-08-2022 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of students from the University of Michigan brought their solar-powered car to Albuquerque. The team let local kids check out their project at Explora Sunday and talked with them about engineering and the future of solar energy. Exhibit featuring Native American culture opens in AlbuquerqueThe project is a group effort, with two crews monitoring road and weather conditions, and another vehicle behind them marking sure everyone stays safe. To power the journ
  
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• Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games, sources say

  01-08-2022 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar with the decision said.The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been publicly released. Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland in March, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by wo
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deliberation begins, Rent control demand, Daily storms, Funeral for first responder, New art exhibit

  01-08-2022 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesSouthwest Albuquerque neighborhood overgrown with weedsPop-up market promotes Albuquerque artisansBreaking Bad stars bring record crowd to Isotopes ParkClovis man arrested for kidnapping following SWAT standoffKentucky flooding death toll now 28, expected to riseUkraine seeks to retake the south, tying down Russian forcesMonday's Five Facts[1] Jurors to deliberate Monday in Fabian Gonzales trial - The fate of Fabian Gonzales rests in the hands of the jury as deliberation begi
  
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• Jury reaches verdict in Fabian Gonzales trial tied to Victoria Martens killing

  01-08-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After 13 days of proceedings and testimony from 35 witnesses, a panel of jurors is now deliberating a verdict in the trial of Fabian Gonzales. Accused of reckless child abuse resulting in death and several evidence tampering charges, Gonzales, 37, is charged in the 2016 death of Victoria Martens. Day 13: Fabian Gonzales trial wraps, jurors to deliberate MondayJurors began deliberating around 9:15 a.m., Monday, August 1. It's unclear when a verdict could be r
  
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• Jury deliberates in Fabian Gonzales trial tied to Victoria Martens killing

  01-08-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After 13 days of proceedings and testimony from 35 witnesses, a panel of jurors is expected to begin deliberations this morning in the trial of Fabian Gonzales. Accused of reckless child abuse resulting in death and several evidence tampering charges, Gonzales, 37, is charged in the 2016 death of Victoria Martens. Day 13: Fabian Gonzales trial wraps, jurors to deliberate MondayJurors are slated to start deliberating the verdict around 9 a.m., Monday, August
  
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• Fabian Gonzales found guilty on all counts in Victoria Martens trial

  01-08-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After 13 days of proceedings and testimony from 35 witnesses, a panel of jurors have found Fabian Gonzales guilty on all counts in the trial tied Victoria Martens 2016 killing. The conviction means Gonzales was found guilty on one count of reckless child abuse resulting in death and several evidence tampering charges. Day 13: Fabian Gonzales trial wraps, jurors to deliberate MondayDespite witness testimony and closing arguments wrapping last Friday before 5
  
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• Daily storms and flooding threat continues this week

  01-08-2022 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning a few light showers and thunderstorms are passing through the east plains, along and north of I-40. These will come to an end by the end of the morning commute. Much of the state is partly cloudy, but clouds will clear through the morning. Scattered storms will develop in the mountains during the early afternoon, moving in a clockwise direction around the state.
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• Community gathers to remember BCFD's Matthew King

  01-08-2022 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday at Tingley Coliseum, the community will gather to says their final goodbyes to the Bernalillo County Fire Department Lieutenant Matthew King. He was one of four men killed in the helicopter crash in Las Vegas, New Mexico on July 16.The service is set to start at 11:30 a.m.Officials provide timeline leading up to BCSO helicopter crashKing was on board the Bernalillo County Sheriff Office 'Metro 2' helicopter when it crashed near Las Vegas. The crew was a
  
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• Protein shake maker recalls more than 4 dozen products

  01-08-2022 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  FRESNO, California (KXAN) — Protein shake maker Lyons Magnus is recalling 53 nutritional and beverage products because they could be contaminated.Lyons Magnus said on July 28 the products may have bacteria from the germ Cronobacter sakazakii. According to a company press release, the germ can cause fever, vomiting and urinary tract infections.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cronobacter infection can be very serious for older people and people with HIV, org
  
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• Exhibit featuring Native American culture opens in Albuquerque

  01-08-2022 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum looks to highlight Native American culture. The exhibit, "Between Two Worlds: The Photography of Lee Marmon," officially opened over the weekend.
  Albuquerque: 1 dead after SWAT standoff in the East MountainsNew Mexico: Residents continue to deal with burn scar flooding in northern New MexicoCrime: Repeat Walgreens shoplifter arrested day after plea dealKRQE En Español: Jueves 28 de Julio 2022Marmon's work looks
  
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• Local organization demands Albuquerque city leaders freeze rent

  01-08-2022 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's been a big spike in the price of rent since last year. A local organization says the increase is forcing New Mexicans out on the street. Now they're trying to stop rent from going up even more.
  The Peoples Housing Project, who also campaigned against a $50 million bond, that would help fund a stadium for New Mexico United... is going to appear at tomorrow evening's city council meeting to demand rent control.
  "Housing is a basic thing that people nee
  
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• Southwest Albuquerque neighborhood overgrown with weeds

  01-08-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Weeds line Tower Road near 98th Street in southwest Albuquerque. "It's very frustrating. These weeds are already three feet tall, close to four feet," said Albert Marquez, who lives in the area. Weeds line the sidewalk and cover the median on Tower.
  According to the city's website, homeowners are responsible for clearing out the weeds all along their property line, including up to the curb. The city's Code Enforcement Division is supposed to enforce those ru
  
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• APD investigating apparent homicide

  01-08-2022 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have opened a homicide investigation after a man was dropped off at the hospital with serious injuries. They say he has not died but is not expected to survive his injuries.Albuquerque: 1 dead after SWAT standoff in the East MountainsNew Mexico: Residents continue to deal with burn scar flooding in northern New MexicoCrime: Repeat Walgreens shoplifter arrested day after plea dealKRQE En Español: Jueves 28 de Julio 2022Right now
  
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• Clovis man arrested for kidnapping following SWAT standoff

  01-08-2022 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say a SWAT situation in west Clovis is over, but it only ended after the SWAT team went inside the suspect's home to get him out. Officers were sent out just after 5:00 p.m. Saturday to the 500 block of North Hull Street.When they arrived, they found the two victims – a 24-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man – who are not otherwise being identified. Officers say the woman accused 46-year-old Jesse Gomez of grabbing her by her hair and shooting
  
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• Scattered storms moving into the metro this evening

  01-08-2022 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Heavy rain continues across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and over the higher spots in Socorro County. These areas with a flash flood warning collected an additional 2-3" of rain. The ABQ metro this evening is also picking up a storm over the west side but is weakening as it moves east. Showers will fade a little quicker this evening compared to last night. Meanwhile, hotter temperatures returned to parts of the state with Roswell reaching triple digits again. San
  
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• Pop-up market promotes Albuquerque artisans

  01-08-2022 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Shoppers got a chance to enjoy local artistry Sunday at the Summer Vibes Pop-Up Market. Plenty of people were out at the Dreams Event Studio on Osuna near Eubank, enjoying dozens of vendors, selling everything from handcrafted jewelry, paints, bows, socks, and desserts – all of it coming from local artists. Headbanger’s Market bringing local scene togetherThe market also had multiple food trucks and music. Organizers say this is all about getting
  
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• Community holds 'Drop Your Weapons' event for shooting victim

  01-08-2022 01:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The friends and family of Lawrence Anzure, the man shot to death at Ojos Locos last August, held an event aimed at ending gun violence on Sunday. This is the first Drop Your Weapons for Lawrence event – the family plans to host one every year.Three others were injured in that shooting. Organizers say they aren't asking for people to give up their guns but to find common ground to keep situations from escalating to the point that a shooting happens.Albu
  
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• Community holds 'Drop You Weapons' event for shooting victim

  01-08-2022 01:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The friends and family of Lawrence Anzure, the man shot to death at Ojos Locos last August, held an event aimed at ending gun violence on Sunday. This is the first Drop Your Weapons for Lawrence event – the family plans to host one every year.Three others were injured in that shooting. Organizers say they aren't asking for people to give up their guns but to find common ground to keep situations from escalating to the point that a shooting happens.Albu
  
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• Proposed ordinance would make arroyo camping illegal

  01-08-2022 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council will also be voting Monday on whether to make camping in arroyos illegal. The ordinance, proposed by Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, would make it easier for Albuquerque police to cite and detain people in order to remove them from the area.Albuquerque: 1 dead after SWAT standoff in the East MountainsNew Mexico: Residents continue to deal with burn scar flooding in northern New MexicoCrime: Repeat Walgreens shoplifter arrested day af
  
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• Eastdale has sights set on Little League World Series

  01-08-2022 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Players on the Eastdale Little League Majors All-Star team have spent nearly every day this summer hanging out with their friends on the baseball field. While that is fun in itself, this is the all-important year for them with a chance to go to the Little League World Series. North Valley Little League makes history as team advances to southwest regional"This is a huge year for these kids, I don't want to act like the end goal isn't the Little League World S
  
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