• Wildlife refuge donates to BioPark giraffes

    Wildlife refuge donates to BioPark giraffes
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The BioPark is teaming up with a local wildlife refuge to deal with a problematic tree. Valle de Oro is donating tree limbs from the invasive Siberian elm as food for the giraffe herd.
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  • Spirit Stick 2022: Week 1

    Spirit Stick 2022: Week 1
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Football Friday Night with their fully decked-out Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 4:00 p.m. through Friday at noon to crown that week’s winner.Click here if the poll does not load
  • Man accused of stabbing another man near La Luz trail appears in court

    Man accused of stabbing another man near La Luz trail appears in court
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of stabbing another to death near a popular hiking trail faced a judge on Monday. Last month, deputies say a group of people was drinking near the La Luz trailhead when Marty Platero and Ryan Spencer started fighting. Police look for man accused of pulling gun over wrong orderThey say Platero then stabbed Spencer to death. In court on Monday, Platero entered a not guilty plea.
  • FBI locates 37 missing children, 141 adults during nationwide sex trafficking operation

    FBI locates 37 missing children, 141 adults during nationwide sex trafficking operation
    (WXIN) - The FBI, working with state and local partners for two weeks in August, says they located 37 actively missing children and located or identified 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation offenses during a nationwide sex trafficking initiative dubbed, "Operation Cross Country."
    "Human trafficking is among the most heinous crimes the FBI encounters,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said. “Unfortunately, such crimes—against both adults an
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  • Tribal community receives millions for wastewater infrastructure

    Tribal community receives millions for wastewater infrastructure
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Clara Pueblo, near Espanola, is receiving $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. The money will be used to bring wastewater infrastructure into a commercial area.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque cemetery is being vandalized by the homelessNew Mexico: New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructureCrime: Prosecutors say son of man charged in Muslim murders connected to s
  • VIDEO: Dolphin pushes dead calf through Florida waters

    VIDEO: Dolphin pushes dead calf through Florida waters
    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A heartbreaking video taken in St. Petersburg, Florida, this week appears to show a female dolphin carrying a dead calf on her head, unwilling to let it go.
    Michael Dee spotted the dolphin pushing what was thought to be her calf through the waters near the Boca Ciega Point community on Sunday evening and captured it on video.
    "Everyday dolphins play off of our dock. As I sat on my dock last evening, it took me a while to understand what was happening," Dee recalled. "T
  • Storm chances increase into Monday night

    Storm chances increase into Monday night
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a relatively quiet weekend of weather across the northern and eastern part of the state, more widespread coverage is expected into the mid to later parts of the work week ahead. Today will remain relatively quiet as well, as storm chances push further north. The highest chance for rain on this Monday will be across the western and northern portions of New Mexico. Forecast continues below
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  • Police look for man accused of pulling gun over wrong order

    Police look for man accused of pulling gun over wrong order
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for a man accused of pulling a gun and threatening to shoot a Burger King employee. Officials say the man was upset about about not receiving his entire order. Clovis police search for man accused of killing teenAccording to a release from Crime Stoppers, on July 31, a man and an employee at the Burger King on San Mateo Blvd and Menaul Blvd got into an altercation about the man not receiving his entire order. The man left the r
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  • Could shipping containers act as a complete border wall?

    Could shipping containers act as a complete border wall?
    (NewsNation) — Arizona has begun building a barrier of shipping containers to fill a gap in the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in Yuma.
    Providing the containers work in the small gap, many are wondering if this could be a solution for the rest of the southern border. It would take thousands of shipping containers to make up the entire border wall, but could it be done?The southern border is 1,954 miles long; only about 700 of which currently have any kind of physical barrier. Wit
  • New Mexico Black Leadership Council holds open house August 16

    New Mexico Black Leadership Council holds open house August 16
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Black Leadership Council will be hosting an open house to celebrate the launch of the UpLift Initiative. The initiative focuses strongly on vaccine confidence, civic engagement, workforce development, and community mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. The event is Tuesday, August 16 at 1258 Ortiz Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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  • How to get involved in 'Kids for Wish Kids' program

    How to get involved in 'Kids for Wish Kids' program
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This fall, Make-A-Wish-New Mexico is kicking off its Kids for Wish Kids" program. Kids for Wish Kids is a program where high schools, middle schools, and sometimes elementary schools partner with Make-A-Wish New Mexico to help grant a life-changing wish for a child in their community. The program teaches students the importance of giving back to their community, as well as fiscal responsibility as they develop ways to fundraise to grant a wish. Albuquerque n
  • Clovis police search for man accused of killing teen

    Clovis police search for man accused of killing teen
    CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department is investigating a murder in which a 16-year-old male was shot and killed. Police say the shooting happened August 14 on the 1100 block of Sycamore.Clovis police say they responded to apartments on the 1100 block of Sycamore around 10:21 p.m. to reports of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived they found the victim, identified as 16-year-old Jessie Villanes-Lerma. They say he was dead on scene from an apparent gunshot wound to his n
  • Recalled Capri Sun may contain cleaning solution

    Recalled Capri Sun may contain cleaning solution
    INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) -- Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 5,000 cases of Capri Sun because they may be contaminated with cleaning solution.The company announced Friday that it is recalling 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages after diluted cleaning solution was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of its factories. The solution is used on food processing equipment.The company discovered the issue after several people complained about the tas
  • King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel buns, bites due to potential microbial contamination

    King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel buns, bites due to potential microbial contamination
    LOS ANGELES (WXIN) -- King's Hawaiian is issuing a major recall of some of its products due to potential microbial contamination.On Friday, King's Hawaiian announced that it is recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites.
    Photos//CPSCThe products are being recalled because they contain an ingredient that another company is recalling due to the potential for it to cause microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and C
  • More than 2 million infant swings and rockers recalled after baby's death

    More than 2 million infant swings and rockers recalled after baby's death
    PITTSBURGH (WXIN) -- More than 2 million infant swings and rockers are being recalled due to the risk of entanglement and strangulation.On Monday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Thorley Industries, known as4moms, announced the recall, which involves about 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers. In addition, 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo were sold in Canada.The MamaRoo is a baby swing that offers multiple motions and speeds. The recall only includes models tha
  • The number of Texas teachers quitting is rising. In their own words, here’s why.

    The number of Texas teachers quitting is rising. In their own words, here’s why.
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — As a new school year begins, Texas is reeling from a record number of teacher resignations. While leaders and districts look for solutions to combat recruitment and retention challenges, some worry classrooms may continue to be left without qualified educators.
    But what's really behind the shortage? To find out, we obtained thousands of exit surveys detailing why teachers left and the impact it has on students.
    Click here to explore our interactive story.Go directly to each
  • COVID-19 nasal spray could be game changer, researcher says

    COVID-19 nasal spray could be game changer, researcher says
    (NewsNation) — Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are developing a nasal spray that can prevent and treat COVID-19, with early data showing it could be a game changer in the fight against the virus.
    While the vaccines developed have largely targeted the spike protein on the outside of the virus, the nasal spray focuses on the heart of the virus instead. Data from the first sets of tests show the spray appears to work against all current variants and future variants.Profe
  • Trump says 'temperature has to be brought down' after Mar-a-Lago search

    Trump says 'temperature has to be brought down' after Mar-a-Lago search
    (The Hill) - Former President Trump said on Monday that his aides reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to offer “whatever we can do to help,” saying the "temperature has to be brought down" after a spike in threats to law enforcement following the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago estate."People are so angry at what is taking place," Trump told the Fox News. "Whatever we can do to help — because the temperature has to be brought down in the country,” he
  • NMSP investigate Santa Fe Police in-custody death

    NMSP investigate Santa Fe Police in-custody death
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating an in-custody death involving the Santa Fe Police Department. The incident happened August 13, after SFPD were called to remove a female from a residence.Los Lunas burglary suspect previously charged with arsonPolice say around 8:10 p.m. SFPD was called about removing 36-year-old Melanie Garcia from a residence on the 1000 block of Willow Way in Santa Fe. They say about 40minutes later the caller reported Garcia wa
  • Fox News looms large as 2024 GOP primary approaches

    Fox News looms large as 2024 GOP primary approaches
    (The Hill) -- The 2024 GOP presidential primary will run through Fox News, and Republicans are already eyeing strategies on how to get on the network and reach its audience.  It’s a Fox primary of sorts, with Republicans hoping to get favorable airtime and attention on a network that has boosted GOP hopefuls in the past.  The efforts to get attention on Fox are especially important ahead of an open primary where a host of potential candidates will be vying for space &md
  • NM United earns A draw after holding a 2-0 lead at halftime

    NM United earns A draw after holding a 2-0 lead at halftime
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United earned their 9th draw of the season, after a 2-2 final on Sunday at LA Galaxy II. New Mexico United got off to a great start on the attacking end, leading 2-0 at the halftime whistle.
    Remario Williams started the scoring with his first goal in an NM United uniform in the 24th minute. Christian Nava would create the opportunity for their next goal, as he hit a defender in the box for his own goal.
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  • Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin back in court

    Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin back in court
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The trial for Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder, Couy Griffin begins Monday. This comes after a group of New Mexicans filed a lawsuit saying he should be removed from office because of his participation in the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque cemetery is being vandalized by the homelessNew Mexico: New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructureCrime: Prosecutors say son of
  • Spirit employee suspended after fight with woman at Dallas airport

    Spirit employee suspended after fight with woman at Dallas airport
    (NewsNation) — An airline agent at Dallas-Forth Worth Airport has been suspended after he punched a woman during an altercation that was caught on video.The brawl happened Thursday when the employee and woman first engaged in a verbal argument. In a video captured by bystander Tomas Shannon, the employee shouts, "Don't touch me ever in your life!" as he steps toward the woman. “You touched me first and then you got in my face. Don’t ever invade my personal space.”Stepping
  • Nexstar to acquire controlling interest in the CW Network

    Nexstar to acquire controlling interest in the CW Network
    (NEXSTAR) -- Nexstar Media Group, the parent company of this website, announced Monday that it plans to acquire 75% ownership interested in The CW Network.Nexstar, the nation's largest local television broadcasting company, already owned and operated 37 CW and CW Plus affiliates. In a press release, company management said the move should solidify company revenue by increasing national advertising exposure and diversifying content outside of news.The arrangement will leave the current owners, Wa
  • Props from Better Call Saul to be auctioned off

    Props from Better Call Saul to be auctioned off
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fans of Better Call Saul will now have a chance to get their hands on props used in the show. Starting Thursday, Propstore along with Sony Pictures Television announced an auction which will feature props from the shows six seasons.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque cemetery is being vandalized by the homelessNew Mexico: New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructureCrime: Prosecutors say son of man charged in Muslim murders connecte
  • Grant aims to expand mental healthcare in eastern New Mexico

    Grant aims to expand mental healthcare in eastern New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new grant from the Human Resources and Services Administration will help expand access to mental health recourses in Eastern New Mexico. The $2 million grant will expand services in Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca and Quay counties.
    Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque cemetery is being vandalized by the homelessNew Mexico: New Mexico offering grants to build electric vehicle infrastructureCrime: Prosecutors say son of man charged in Muslim murders connected t
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Big city council decision, Bus driver shortage, Dry day, Missing dog, Craft fair for charity

    KRQE Newsfeed: Big city council decision, Bus driver shortage, Dry day, Missing dog, Craft fair for charity
    Monday's Top Stories3 people shot, 1 dead in Albuquerque shootingVIDEO: Traffic stop turns into struggle with BCSO and suspectProgram in Los Alamos pays for entrepreneurs to open up a businessDeSantis comes to Carlsbad to support RonchettiAden Chavez is back from Florida and attending Cibola High SchoolCartel threatens weekend of mass violence in all of Northern BajaBrother of former NFL star sought as suspect in Texas youth football game shootingLawyers appeal Griner’s Russian prison sent
  • ‘Better Call Saul’ and Cinnabon: What the bakery chain knew (and didn’t know) about the show

    ‘Better Call Saul’ and Cinnabon: What the bakery chain knew (and didn’t know) about the show
    (NEXSTAR) – For anyone wondering, yes, Bob Odenkirk knows how to make an authentic Cinnabon cinnamon roll.During the penultimate episode of “Breaking Bad,” Odenkirk’s character of Saul Goodman laments having to flee Albuquerque — and give up his lucrative-yet-unscrupulous law practice — as the Feds start closing in.“If I’m lucky, a month from now, best-case scenario, I’m managing a Cinnabon in Omaha,” he tells Walter White, the two of t
  • Quiet day before rain chances return

    Quiet day before rain chances return
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is dry and mild. Skies will start mostly sunny, but higher clouds will move in throughout the day, leading to partly cloudy conditions. Scattered showers and storms will develop in western and northern New Mexico this afternoon. A flood watch will be in effect for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Isolated storms will be possible in the central mountain chain. Storms will move north/northeast during the late afternoon and evening. The middle Rio Grande V
  • Albuquerque woman loses dog while away for Army training

    Albuquerque woman loses dog while away for Army training
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman is looking for her lost dog, Tommy Pickles. She is currently serving in the Army and was out of town training at Fort Bragg when her parents told her the dog was missing.
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  • USDA recalls frozen pizza over possible metal pieces

    USDA recalls frozen pizza over possible metal pieces
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Over 13,000 pounds of frozen meat pizza are being recalled due to the possibility of metal pieces in the food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.On Sunday, Aug. 14, the USDA made the official recall for 13,099 pounds of the Home Run Inn brand of frozen pizzas, based out of Woodbridge, Illinois. Ferrari recalling 23,555 cars dating back to MY2005 over possible brake failureThe specific products being recalled were
  • 3 shot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee

    3 shot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
    GURNEE, Ill.  —Three people were reportedly shot in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, prompting a heavy police presence.According to a police source, the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. No one is in custody.The amusement park, which closes at 8 p.m., was evacuated.
    WGN News spoke with Laurie Walker and her daughter, Grace, who were inside the park when the shooting incident occurred. Walker said they were waiting in line for the 'Ricochet' in the
  • Exodus Ayers looks to impress outside of New Mexico

    Exodus Ayers looks to impress outside of New Mexico
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – La Cueva High School has lost one of the top players in the state, in both football and basketball. The talented receiver, Exodus Ayers, has left the program and is transferring to Proctor Academy in New Hampshire.The Albuquerque Basketball Club held a going away party for Ayers on Sunday afternoon, ahead of his departure to New Hampshire on Wednesday. Ayers says that he though about his decision on transferring a lot, but receiving a scholarship to attend t
  • Aden Chavez is back from Florida and attending Cibola High School

    Aden Chavez is back from Florida and attending Cibola High School
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Stand out quarterback at Cibola High School for the past 3-years, Aden Chavez has returned to the state of New Mexico to finish out his senior year at Cibola. Chavez left the state to play football at a prep academy in Florida.
    Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque approves first Safe Outdoor Space on Menaul and I-25New Mexico: Aerial seeding and mulching to begin on wildfire burn scarCrime: Rio Rancho police detain person after officer shoots in sto
  • Cartel threatens weekend of mass violence in all of Northern Baja

    Cartel threatens weekend of mass violence in all of Northern Baja
    SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) sent a warning threatening mass violence against anyone roaming the streets this weekend in cities throughout Northern Baja California.The message in Spanish read: "Be warned. As of Friday at 10 p.m. through Sunday at 3 a.m. we're going to create mayhem so the (expletive) government frees our people. We're the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, we don't want to hurt good people but it's best they don't go outside, we're going to a
  • Program in Los Alamos pays for entrepreneurs to open up a business

    Program in Los Alamos pays for entrepreneurs to open up a business
    LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is offering an incentive to entrepreneurs in hopes they'll set up shop in the Atomic city. Thanks to the Business Accelerator Program, last year, four businesses opened up in Los Alamos. The program's funding helped entrepreneurs with start-up costs. Since the program went so well last year, they've decided to bring it back for a second round. Over $40 million in funding will go to 32 New Mexico governmentsLast year, a
  • APS seeing bus driver shortage despite recent pay incentives

    APS seeing bus driver shortage despite recent pay incentives
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The largest school district in the state is once again seeing a bus driver shortage. We're hearing from their union president about why it's hard to retain drivers - pay and student discipline.  Kathy Chavez says one of the biggest reasons bus drivers leave the job is because of the bad behavior of the students on board. City councilors major proposals to be voted on during Monday night meetingChavez, the president of the Albuquerque federation of class
  • City councilors major proposals to be voted on during Monday night meeting

    City councilors major proposals to be voted on during Monday night meeting
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City councilors will meet Monday night to go over some proposed legislation that has been getting a lot of attention from the public. With some of the major topics coming from Councilor Renee Grout and Councilor Brook Bassan.
    "Its become apparent to me that most people in Albuquerque are really expressing that they are not happy about the idea of enforcing and enacting safe outdoor spaces," said Brook Bassan, District 4 Councilor.VIDEO: Traffic stop turns in
  • Brother of former NFL star sought as suspect in Texas youth football game shooting

    Brother of former NFL star sought as suspect in Texas youth football game shooting
    (The Hill) -- Authorities said the brother of former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib is a person of interest in a shooting at a youth football game in Texas that occurred on Saturday that killed a coach.A statement released by Lancaster, Texas officials indicated on Sunday that Yaqub Salik Talib is considered a suspect in the incident at the Lancaster Community Park in Dallas County. There is a warrant out for his arrest.Police said Lancaster police officers arrived at the scene where an arg
  • Brittney Griner's lawyers appeal Russian prison sentence

    Brittney Griner's lawyers appeal Russian prison sentence
    MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported Monday.Griner, a center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on Aug. 4. She was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.Griner played for a women's basketball team in Yekaterinbur
  • Mostly clear skies, warm temps overnight

    Mostly clear skies, warm temps overnight
    Leftover showers and storms are quickly fading away into the nighttime skies tonight. The air is still too dry central and east for storms, but things are changing. Western NM has been taking the brunt of the storms this weekend. The moisture will slowly work its way east beginning Monday as our ridge of high pressure will weaken and move north. And so for one more night, it remains a tale of west vs east once again.Earlier Sunday, central and eastern NM stayed dry and hot while parts of the Con
  • VIDEO: Traffic stop turns into struggle with BCSO and suspect

    VIDEO: Traffic stop turns into struggle with BCSO and suspect
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What was supposed to be an attempted traffic stop turned into moments of a struggle between BCSO deputies and a suspect. On July 12, deputies tried to pull over a driver, later identified as Julio Martinez, for a broken headlight. Deputies say Martinez continued driving, eventually pulling over in front of a house and exiting the vehicle. New video shows shooting that left officer injured outside of EdgewoodLater, deputies try talking with Martinez, who init
  • Craft, yard sale raises money for Albuquerque charities

    Craft, yard sale raises money for Albuquerque charities
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Roadrunner Tournament held a fundraising event Saturday morning. The Tart 2022 Craft Sale took over Sidewinders Bar and Grill.It featured tons of handmade and second-hand goods. The proceeds go toward the Albuquerque Roadrunner Tournament, which is part of the International Gay Bowling Organization.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque approves first Safe Outdoor Space on Menaul and I-25New Mexico: Aerial seeding and mulching to begin
  • Scattered storms west, dry and warm east

    Scattered storms west, dry and warm east
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –It was certainly a tale of west versus east once again this afternoon. Central and eastern NM stayed dry and hot while the west saw scattered storms producing some flooding conditions near the Black Fire burn scar. We'll quickly see these storms lose steam after sunset tonight after dumping some heavier downpours in northern Grant/southern Catron counties. High temps reached into the lower 90s for Albuquerque. Meanwhile, Roswell reached 98°, Tucumcari 97°, a
  • DeSantis comes to Carlsbad to support Ronchetti

    DeSantis comes to Carlsbad to support Ronchetti
    CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in the Land of Enchantment at a rally for New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti. The event started around 4:00 p.m. at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center in Carlsbad.Congresswoman Yvette Herrel is also expected at the rally. She's seeking re-election for her District 2 seat.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque approves first Safe Outdoor Space on Menaul and I-25New Mexico: Aerial

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