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• ABQ Biopark working to conserve endangered butterfly

  10-08-2022 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ Biopark and Biopark Society is helping conserve another butterfly species found only in New Mexico's Sacramento Mountains. The population of Checkerspot Butterflies has been declining since formal surveys began in 1999 because of habitat loss and degradation. Monarch butterflies risk extinction, BioPark asks for helpRight now, it's one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States. The Biopark Society is working to restore its habitat by pl
  
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• Santa Fe lawmakers to vote on new locations for veteran's banners

  10-08-2022 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe governing board is expected to vote Wednesday night on new locations to hang veteran's banners. Banners honoring veterans have been hanging one per light pole along Cerillo Rd. in Santa Fe since 2019.Suicide Prevention number has new feature for veteransThey were planning to hang them along Cerillos Rd. from I-25 to St. Michaels. The city said that it wasn't possible because the manufacturer told them it wasn't safe because of the weight and wind.
  
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• Farmington man facing federal firearms charges

  10-08-2022 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Allen Anthony Gonzales, 46, of Farmington was charged with federal firearms violations on August 1. According to a criminal complaint, Gonzales' residence was searched by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on July 22.Story continues belowTrending: Son of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custodyAlbuquerque: Albuquerque safe outdoor spaces closer to becoming a realityNew Mexico: New Mexico’s a
  
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• Santa Fe cremation company gets $150K in LEDA funding

  10-08-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A unique Santa Fe cremation company is getting thousands to expand. The company called Parting Stone processes cremated remains into smooth stones. They use technology developed with the help of Los Alamos National Lab. Santa Fe inmate accused of tricking guards into releasing himRight now, the company is growing and has built relationships with about 600 funeral homes across the nation. The state says more people are also turning to cremation as burial costs r
  
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• New Mexico to launch healthcare pricing tool in 2023

  10-08-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is developing a new database to track healthcare services and costs. The "All Payer Claims Database" will collect data from medical, dental,and pharmaceutical claims. Suicide Prevention number has new feature for veteransThe goal is to make prices and quality of care more transparent so patients can make better-informed decisions about where to get their care. It will also help the state better track costs, quality, and addr
  
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• Pittsburgh artist stops in Albuquerque for gun violence awareness tour

  10-08-2022 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Pittsburgh artist Kyle Holbrook made a stop in Albuquerque on his Gun Violence Awareness Tour. Holbrook created "Peace Albuquerque" in Nob Hill on Central Ave. Albuquerque safe outdoor spaces closer to becoming a realityHe's touring all 50 states and creating a mural in each one. Holbrook has lost 46 friends and family to gun violence and wanted to do something to bring awareness to all of the gun violence.
  
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• University of New Mexico Hospital celebrates new parking garage

  10-08-2022 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Hospital celebrated the opening of its new parking garage Wednesday. The garage, which has three times the space of the old garage, will eventually service the new critical care tower currently under construction. New Mexico’s acequia ‘customs and traditions are being tested’The garage itself however is already open and in use. "Although many of our resources went towards caring for our New Mexico communiti
  
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• EXPLAINER: Mixed US inflation signs. Where are prices going?

  10-08-2022 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers struggling with skyrocketing prices for food, gas, autos and rent got a tantalizing hint of relief last month, when prices didn't budge at all from June after 25 straight months of increases. With gas prices continuing to fall, inflation is probably slowing further this month.So has the worst bout of inflation in four decades possibly peaked? Economists say it's too soon to know for sure. Even if it has peaked, it will likely remain high well into next year.Sinc
  
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• Suicide Prevention number has new feature for veterans

  10-08-2022 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The new suicide prevention and crisis phone number, 988 has a new feature. Veterans or service members facing a crisis can dial 9-8-8 and press option 1. The feature will link callers to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs support system.Story continues belowTrending: Son of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custodyAlbuquerque: Over 200 stranded overnight on top of tram after storm cuts powerNew Mexico: New Mexico’s acequi
  
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• Evening storms and flooding threats

  10-08-2022 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms will develop in the mountains and the east plains this afternoon, moving west/southwest off of the high terrain. Flood watches will be in effect again for the northern and southern mountains. There will be a high threat of flooding in the Gila and Sacramento Mountains. The northern mountains may see flash flooding as well, but the area will see less storms than previous days. The Metro may see more heavy thunderstorms during the late afternoon/evening h
  
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• Son of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custody

  10-08-2022 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The son of Muhammed Syed, the man arrested in the murder of two of the four Muslim men in Albuquerque, has also been arrested. He is facing charges in connection to givingafalse address when purchasing guns last summer.Maiwand Syed, also known as Shaheen Syed is in custody after a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives discovered he gave a false address when buying guns, that is a federal crime. According to firearms trans
  
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• Haltom Orthodontics will host an open house

  10-08-2022 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Haltom Orthodontics has been serving New Mexico families for over 52 years. The family-run business has locations in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, and Grants. To show appreciation to their patients, Haltom is hosting an open house on August 13. Mariachi Night at the Isotopes park honors Al HurricaneThe open house will be held on August 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Northeast Heights location in Albuquerque at 10433 Lagrima de Oro. There will be plenty of acti
  
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• Somos Unidos Foundation invites the community to the 'The Ball Gala'

  10-08-2022 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Somos Unidos Foundation and New Mexico United are inviting the community for their upcoming Gala. "The Ball" as it's called is a foundation signature event with delicious food, vibes, and world-class silent and live auction. The Ball helps fund the Somos Unidos foundation programs for a whole year. Somos Unidos support youth soccer developments, New Mexico schools, healthcare organizations, artists, restaurant workers, and many more.ABQ BioPark brings ba
  
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• Delectable Baking Company hosting a back-to-school bash

  10-08-2022 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Delectable Baking Company is a small-batch bakery that specializes in bagels, cakes, half-pound cookies, and many more sweet treats. With Albuquerque Public Schools welcoming students back to the classroom Wednesday, Delectable Baking is hosting a back-to-school bash for kids and families. Bernalillo County hosts Sugar Skull Fun Run, featuring new eventThe back-to-school bash will be held on August 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dreams Event Studio. There wil
  
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• Police find man shot to death at a Santa Fe park

  10-08-2022 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police are investigating a death at Ragle Park Wednesday. Police say around 4:37 a.m. Wednesday officers responded to the park for a man down call.
  Officials say when officers arrived at the park they found a man who had suffered what police say was at least one fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead by the Office of the Medical Investigator. The identity of the victim has not been released, but he is believed to be between 50 and 60 years old. Th
  
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• Can you catch monkeypox from surfaces?

  10-08-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States approaches 10,000, the Food and Drug Administration is taking measures to expand vaccine access and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking people to keep an eye out for potential symptoms.
  Experts are still working to understand all the ways this virus is spreading so quickly through the public. Based on what we've seen so far, it appears monkeypox can spread in several ways, according to the C
  
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• Taxpayers in New Mexico disaster areas get deadline extension

  10-08-2022 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is extending filing dates for taxpayers in seven New Mexico counties affected by wildfires and flooding. Taxpayers in Colfax, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Mora, Sandoval, San Miguel and Valencia Counties qualify for the extended filing dates. Broken fire hydrants cause public safety crisis in New MexicoAccording to a news release, personal and corporate income tax filers in those counties will now be able to submit federal and
  
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• Are house prices going down?

  10-08-2022 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — After U.S. inflation cooled more than expected last month, you may be wondering whether or not the housing market is cooling off. The answer is yes — but with an asterisk.The median sale price for a home in June 2022 was $428,400, an 11.2% increase since the same time last year. Even though this is a double-digit increase in prices, it's also the smallest year-over-year increase "in nearly two years," Redfin market analyst Tim Ellis says.Data indicates that while U.S. hom
  
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• 50 best public colleges ranked from most to least expensive

  10-08-2022 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - The weight of student loan debt in the U.S. has become a genuine crisis—millions of Americans now cumulatively owe $1.75 trillion in student debt as of 2022, an amount second only to mortgage debt in terms of individual indebtedness. And the debt crisis is only one issue impacting prospective college students; the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on college enrollment, with over a million fewer students deciding to attend school since the pandemic began in 2020. The
  
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• Roswell couple accused of stealing over $20,000 worth of items

  10-08-2022 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Roswell Police have arrested 40-year-old Jessie Miller and 36-year-old Angela Paz. The pair are accused of multiple burglaries and stealing more than $20,000 worth of items. Albuquerque man accused of opening fire inside ART busPolice say the pair burglarized three businesses in a three-week span; two vehicle repair shops and a salon. On June 23, the pair burglarized a customer's mobile-boutique vehicle at a repair shop. Jewelry, clothing, fashion accessori
  
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• Arrests in western Mexico set off destruction in 2 states

  10-08-2022 18:11 via krqe.com
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities made a series of arrests of drug cartel figures in western Mexico that set off destruction of vehicles and businesses in two states in apparent reaction.President Andrés Manuel López Obrador did not identify those arrested Tuesday in Jalisco state, but said soldiers had confronted criminals, including “bosses,” at a “meeting of two gangs.” There was a shootout, arrests and then “this provoked protests of burned vehi
  
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• New Mexico's acequia 'customs and traditions are being tested'

  10-08-2022 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Talk to any New Mexico farmer near the Rio Grande and they'll tell you how important their acequia is. While they may look like nothing more than dirt ditches, every acequia in New Mexico is tied to a rich history and agricultural tradition — one that's now being threatened.Water is essential to life in New Mexico. And for many, it's essential to their way of life as well. A dry river: Albuquerque’s ‘new hydrologic reality’Surface water supp
  
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• 'Dead bodies at Lake Mead': Las Vegas law firm turning heads with new billboard

  10-08-2022 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Anyone who has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time has, at one point or another, seen something in the valley that left them thinking, "Only in Las Vegas."
  A new set of billboards for a local injury lawyer fits that description."Injured while searching for dead bodies at Lake Mead? Demand Compensation!" reads one of the billboards located across from Sam's Town Casino in the Las Vegas Valley.
  The billboard is an advertisement for Parke Injury Law Firm. Steven Parke
  
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• Santa Fe National Forest begins firewood permit sales

  10-08-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest Pecos and Las Vegas offices will begin fuelwood permits sales at 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 10. According to a release from SFNF, personal wood gathering is permitted on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger district in areas in the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon closure area. The Pecos and Las Vegas offices will also be selling Rowe Mesa green wood and dead and down permits. More areas of Pecos wilderness re-openingCustomers can purchase their permits i
  
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• Goddard Rockets will have senior leadership in 2022

  10-08-2022 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Goddard Rockets finished 2021 with a 7 and 5 record and trip to the Class 5A state semifinals. The Rockets lost to champion Los Lunas, who completed a perfect season. Los Lunas has also moved up in classification, leaving the Rockets and the usual cast of characters to contend for the 2022 Class 5A crown.
  Story continues belowTrending: Family of man accused in Muslim murders speaks outAlbuquerque: Over 200 stranded overnight on top of tram after storm cuts powe
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of opening fire inside ART bus

  10-08-2022 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of opening fire inside an ART bus. According to the criminal complaint, Alan Salazar is seen with a shotgun inside the bus Monday afternoon. Police say he shot through one of the glass doors, then shot at a seat, destroying it.Story continues belowTrending: Family of man accused in Muslim murders speaks outAlbuquerque: Over 200 stranded overnight on top of tram after storm cuts powerNew Mexico: Report estimates New Mexico has 2nd highes
  
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• Inflation eases in July but remains near 40-year highs

  10-08-2022 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Annual consumer inflation dipped to 8.5% in July after hitting a 40-year high of 9.1% in June, as falling gas prices finally gave consumers a break at the pump.But it’s not clear whether the latest dip means the U.S. economy has finally broken the back of inflation or if the lull is only temporary. Inflation has been rising rapidly since the middle of 2020, but has seen a couple of quick dips during that period, notably from July to August in 2021 and from March to April
  
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• Trio accused of bending cards, cheating on Las Vegas Strip to win over $126K

  10-08-2022 14:56 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Investigators with the Nevada Gaming Control Board said three men bent cards while playing table games similar to poker, cheating at least three Las Vegas Strip casinos to win over $126,000, court documents said.Pogos Simityan faces charges of committing fraudulent acts in a gaming establishment, cheating in a gaming establishment and cheating at gaming. Las Vegas Metro police arrested him on a warrant Monday, records showed.The two other suspects, Vahan Sudzhyan and Gev
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect in custody, APS first day, Storms and flood watch, Sanctioned homeless camps, Student leaders

  10-08-2022 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesBroken fire hydrants cause public safety crisis in New MexicoPNM named in lawsuit over alleged role in McBride FireSanta Fe inmate accused of tricking guards into releasing himFamily of man accused in Muslim murders speaks outBernalillo County employees could be allowed to carry pepper sprayFive takeaways from the FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estateA dry river: Albuquerque’s ‘new hydrologic reality’Russia targets reporter with raid, probe over war
  
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• Heavy rain and flood watch Wednesday

  10-08-2022 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The east/southeast plains and southwest New Mexico are seeing light to moderate rain and thunderstorms this morning. The clusters of showers and storms are slow moving, and will likely stick around through the morning commute and into the late morning. The rest of the state is waking up to dry skies and sunshine. Storms will develop in the mountains and the east plains this afternoon, moving west/southwest off of the high terrain. Flood watches will be in effect ag
  
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• Did Trump commit a crime? FBI search of Mar-a-Lago raises fresh questions

  10-08-2022 14:12 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The year was 2016, the presidential candidate under investigation was Hillary Clinton and the FBI director at the time, James Comey, laid out the factors the Justice Department weighs in deciding whether to charge someone with mishandling classified records.Fast forward to 2022 and that tutorial proves instructive as another candidate from that election, Donald Trump, is entangled in an FBI probe related to sensitive government documents.Whether an FBI sear
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools welcomes students back

  10-08-2022 14:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday is officially the first day back for Albuquerque Public Schools. The district says it is excited to welcome everyone back this year, especially since students will not have to deal with any COVID restrictions.Story continues belowTrending: Albuquerque Police: Suspect detained in murder of Muslim menAlbuquerque: Over 200 stranded overnight on top of tram after storm cuts powerNew Mexico: New Mexico cannabis sales set new summer recordCrime: Prosecut
  
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• US moves to stretch limited monkeypox vaccine supply

  10-08-2022 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new strategy to stretch the limited available doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine by changing how the vaccine is injected.The new method would split up the doses and use one-fifth as much vaccine per shot. The partial dose of the vaccine would be injected into the upper layer of skin, rather than the full dose into the underlying fat, which is how shots are typically administered.The strategy was first outlined last week by Food an
  
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• Snapchat rolls out parental controls

  10-08-2022 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Snapchat will allow parents to view who their teen users are connecting with on the app without viewing the content of the messages, the company said in a blog post Tuesday. The feature is under the new Family Center on the app and comes after increased scrutiny from lawmakers over youth safety on Snapchat and other apps. Through the Family Center, parents can see who their teen users are friends with and communicating with, but it does not let them view the substance of
  
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• Five takeaways from the FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

  10-08-2022 12:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday stunned a political world that thought it had become inured to the chaos and controversy surrounding the 45th president.This time around, multiple reports indicate that the search was related to classified material Trump may have removed from the White House at the end of his presidency.Parts of the case are shrouded in doubt, not least because the legal documentation justifying the search
  
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• Drier air will limit rain across northern New Mexico later this week

  10-08-2022 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Another chance for isolated storms returns again to parts of New Mexico on Wednesday. Drier air will shift the chance for rain south though starting Thursday.
  Plenty of monsoon moisture will allow for another active crop of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, with another chance for heavy rain and flash flooding, especially over burn scar areas. There will also be another chance for storms in the metro on Wednesday as a similar pattern could cause more storms to move from west to east across the
  
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• Sunni, Shia leaders in Washington D.C. discuss Muslim shootings, arrest

  10-08-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Islamic Center held a community prayer in Albuquerque Tuesday night for the four Muslim men who were killed. Meanwhile, in Washington DC, Sunni and Shia community leaders came together to send a message of solidarity. Hundreds showed up to honor the four victims. In Washington DC, CAIR held a news conference.
  After multiple reports that Syed is a Sunni Muslim, this could be sectarian violence directed toward Shiites. "There is no way to explain or j
  
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• Family of man accused in Muslim murders speaks out

  10-08-2022 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Muhammad Syed came here from Afghanistan six years ago, but it didn't take long for him to rack up a criminal record in New Mexico. Syed has been arrested for battery and domestic violence dating back to 2017.
  On Tuesday, his wife and daughter said he's not responsible for the murders. "I believe they will release my father. He didn't do anything," said Lubna Syed, Muhammad Syed's daughter.Story continues belowTrending: Albuquerque Police: Suspect detained i
  
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• Sports Desk: First-round picks Toglia and Pint promoted to Triple A Albuquerque

  10-08-2022 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of first-round picks for the Colorado Rockies are one step closer to the big club. First baseman Michael Toglia and pitcher Riley Pint have been promoted from Double-A Hartford to Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.
  "We're all just trying to climb the ladder to achieve that ultimate goal of playing in the big leagues and staying in the big leagues," said Toglia. Toglia was the 23rd overall pick of the 2019 MLB Draft, coming out of UCLA. He has hit a f
  
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• Broken fire hydrants cause public safety crisis in New Mexico

  10-08-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There's trouble along the border and it's centered in the southwest New Mexico Village of Columbus. No, it’s not drugs or crime. This border town with a population of 1600 is facing a different crisis. One hundred years ago it was Pancho Villa and his a band of Mexican fighters who raided Columbus committing murder and mayhem. Today, it's fire protection. Specifically, obsolete fire hydrants that haven't worked in years.(Fire hydrant at Howard and Hughes in C
  
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• Goddard Rockets bring experience, leadership in 2022

  10-08-2022 04:24 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Goddard Rockets 2021 season ended in the semi-finals of the playoffs to eventual champion Los Lunas. The loss has stuck with the team throughout the off-season, and they believe they have put in the work to make the next step."We are really hungry we have been getting after it in practice," said lineman Landon Victor. "Working hard and there's a stronger bond then there was last year I think between us and even the underclass men. We are coming I stronger th
  
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• Roswell Coyotes looking to make a statement

  10-08-2022 04:23 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – While the 2021 season didn't go as expected for the Roswell Coyotes, the team still made the playoffs with a 5-5 regular season record. The bright side is that there were six sophomores that started on last seasons squad and the experience they got is huge for this year."Yeah we only had a 5 win season but we started off 0-4 and then we rallied to win our district and you know get a top 4 seed," said coach Lynn. "You know, got a lot of valuable experience with t
  
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• Albuquerque safe outdoor spaces closer to becoming a reality

  10-08-2022 04:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Safe outdoor spaces, also known as sanctioned homeless camps, are closer to becoming a reality across the city. Already a handful of applications are awaiting approval, but the clock is ticking on the measures.
  The empty lot on Menaul near I-40 is one of five locations of five proposed safe outdoor spaces, but the people pushing for the location are racing against the clock to get it approved. “Currently, whatever applications are in the works, it
  
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• KRQE En Español: Martes 9 de Agosto 2022

  10-08-2022 02:17 via krqe.com
  
  Sospechoso arrestado en asesinatos de hombres musulmanes de Albuquerque
  Empesamos con las últimas noticias esta tarde. La policia tiene un sospechoso en custodia en relación con los homicidios de los hombres musulmanes en las últimas semanas. En una conferencia de prensa esta tarde funcionarios federales, estatales y locales. La policía anuncio que arrestó a Muhammad Syed, de 51 años, anoche. Dicen que recibieron cientos de pistas del público Syed
  
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• Santa Fe inmate accused of tricking guards into releasing him

  10-08-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – An inmate at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility is back behind bars after being accused of tricking the guards into releasing him. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says Jerry Benavidez was set to be released on August 2.
  Story continues belowTrending: Albuquerque Police: Suspect detained in murder of Muslim menAlbuquerque: Over 200 stranded overnight on top of tram after storm cuts powerNew Mexico: New Mexico cannabis sales set new summer recordCr
  
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• Eisenhower 8th graders welcome incoming 6th graders

  10-08-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first day of middle school is a big day for sixth graders. At Eisenhower Middle School in the heights, the eighth graders stepped in to try to make the transition easier.Cloie Johnson is an eighth grader at Eisenhower Middle School. She was one of 45 eighth graders who were trained to help incoming sixth graders transition to middle school. Johnson was able to meet with the sixth graders on Tuesday to talk about the challenges and help them acclimat
  
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• Bernalillo County employees could be allowed to carry pepper spray

  10-08-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Should Bernalillo County employees be able to arm themselves with pepper spray at work? Many county employees say because of the dangers downtown; the answer is yes. The current policy doesn't really address whether employees can have pepper spray, so Tuesday's vote is more of a clarification. But people say it's necessary when it comes to personal safety.
  "I'm on the sixth floor and I can hear yelling and screaming on occasion. There's people using the
  
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• Monsoon storms continue Wednesday

  10-08-2022 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  Another chance for isolated storms returns again to parts of New Mexico on Wednesday. Drier air will shift the chance for rain south though starting Thursday.
  Storms continue to drop heavy rain across parts of New Mexico Tuesday evening. A Flood Watch continues for mainly burn scar areas through midnight. Plenty of monsoon moisture will allow for another active crop of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, with another chance for heavy rain and flash flooding, especially over burn scar areas.
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• Complaint filed against 'Rust Movie Productions LLC' for fatal shooting

  10-08-2022 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, the state's environment department filed a complaint for alleged safety violations on the Rust movie set, where Alec Baldwin fired a deadly shot that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The New Mexico Environment Department investigated the October shooting and concluded that Rust Movie Productions, LLC was not following national gun safety standards on the set near Santa Fe. The company was issued a Willful-Serious citation that includes a
  
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