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• Solar panel, battery project now online at Albuquerque's newest high school

  18-08-2022 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On the edge of Albuquerque's southern city limits, one of the newest high schools in the metro-area is now home to a massive new solar panel and battery storage project. Albuquerque Public Schools officially unveiled the new $3.2 million electricity project at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Thursday, a joint project between the district, Sandia Labs, the state and federal government, and a local solar business among others.The project is made up of 2,2
  
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• Trial underway for man charged in deadly crash near Roswell

  18-08-2022 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial is underway for John Ensor who is accused of killing a 12 and 17-year-old in 2021. Investigators say Ensor tried to pass a car on Highway 2 near Roswell last year when he crashed head-on into Danae Sosa and her younger sister Darely. Trial for man accused of trying to kill NM State Police officer postponedInvestigators say they found a syringe with either meth or fentanyl in Ensor's car and he was on probation for a DWI at the time of the crash. E
  
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• Man charged in fatal road rage crash in Albuquerque back in court

  18-08-2022 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roger Wilson, the man charged in a deadly road rage crash that killed two teenage girls, faced a judge Thursday. In court, the state asked a judge to hold Wilson without bond. Man accused of killing Blake’s employee facing federal chargesPolice say Wilson rammed another car along Central near Tingley back in June. Alyssa Salazar and Alize Henson, both 14, died on scene. The driver and another male were taken to the hospital.Police say after the crash,
  
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• Delinquent property auction coming up in Curry County

  18-08-2022 23:24 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Delinquent properties in Curry County will soon be on the auction block. The Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction on August 30.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Multi-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in AlbuquerqueKRQE En Español: Miercoles 17 de Agosto 2022Sports: Vote in Week 1 of the Spirit
  
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• Santa Fe to host town hall on homeless encampments

  18-08-2022 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe will host a town hall discussion on homeless encampments on August 30. The city says the goal is to have a respectful discussion on how unsanctioned camping is impacting the community. City councilors suspend proposed Santa Fe shopping cart ordinanceLike Albuquerque, Santa Fe has explored the idea of safe outdoor spaces for the homeless but also like Albuquerque, they've received significant pushback from the community. The town hall will b
  
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• City councilors suspend proposed Santa Fe shopping cart ordinance

  18-08-2022 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A proposed shopping cart ordinance in Santa Fe has been shelved. The bill was in response to the city spending roughly $47,000 to return shopping carts to their original stores in a ten-month span. Santa Fe hopes for park and library improvements, funding pendingThe Santa Fe city council suggested fining retailers $150 for every cart they had to return. During Wednesday's quality of life meeting, the council announced that they have suspended the proposal indef
  
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• PHOTOS: New Mexico green chile farmers struggle with production

  18-08-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – At a chile farm in Lemitar, New Mexico green chile is mere days away from being picked. Farmers throughout the state have been struggling with the rise in costs due to inflation, a decline in the labor force, and overall less chile production. “Our farmers are going to assure that the consumers are going to have New Mexico chile on their plates,” says Travis Day from the New Mexico Chile Association. Is chile a dying industry in New Mexico?The New
  
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• Bernalillo County celebrates one year at Alvarado Square

  18-08-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County celebrated one year of calling Alvarado Square home Thursday. The county held a dedication ceremony since the pandemic delayed the original opening celebration last August.BlueHalo celebrates grand opening of new Albuquerque facilityThe eight-story building consolidated offices and hundreds of employees to one place downtown. "What was really important was that customer service, that accessibility to the building, to the facility," said Jul
  
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• NMPED boasts over 2k new teacher licenses issued

  18-08-2022 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, the New Mexico Public Education Department announced that they have issued over 2,100 new teacher licenses since February 1. In an NMPED press release, the department said interest in filling teacher jobs has grown following pay raises and other recruitment efforts to address a nationwide shortage of educators.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Mul
  
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• Bernalillo County commissioners approve amendments to Santolina plan

  18-08-2022 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A controversial development on Albuquerque's west side is moving forward. Santolina is a proposed community covering more than 13,000 acres. The master plan was adopted in 2015 but there's been much debate over where the water will come from. Santa Fe hopes for park and library improvements, funding pendingBernalillo County commissioners recently approved amendments to the plan that would allow opportunities for industrial uses that emphasize low water consu
  
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• Man accused of killing Blake's employee facing federal charges

  18-08-2022 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Ricky Martinez Jr., the man accused of murdering a Blake's employee during a robbery is now in federal custody and facing federal charges. He was arrested Wednesday night, less than 24 hours after being accused of robbing the Blake's in Espanola and killing Cypress Garcia, an employee there. Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake’s Lotaburger shootingAccording to a criminal complaint, Martinez demanded money, shot Garcia in th
  
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• Quieter skies today, heavy rainfall expected this weekend

  18-08-2022 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Shower and thunderstorm action will continue through this afternoon, but there is not as much moisture in the air to drop a lot of rainfall. Still, especially closer to the southern half of the state, flooding does remain a concern. There is a flash flood watch in effect through late tonight for the northern part of the Sacramento Mountains and the Gila. Forecast continues below
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• BlueHalo celebrates grand opening of new Albuquerque facility

  18-08-2022 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – BlueHalo, an aerospace company, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest facility in Albuquerque. The company hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning for the new facility off Gibson in the Sandia Science and Technology Park.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Multi-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in AlbuquerqueKRQE
  
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• Is chile a dying industry in New Mexico?

  18-08-2022 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) – There was a time when New Mexico's farmers harvested tens of thousands of acres of chile a year. Last year, farmers harvested just 8,500 acres, a 75% decrease from the all-time high, back in the 1990s. In fact, in 2021 New Mexico had its smallest chile pepper production in more than a decade.Those numbers come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and they highlight what farmers have known for some time: New Mexico chile is facing some big challenges. And depen
  
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• Crash leaves one person dead and two hospitalized in Albuquerque

  18-08-2022 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at crash Thursday morning that left one person dead and two injured. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Carlisle Blvd. and Menaul Blvd. Band traveling through Albuquerque stranded after van is broken into twice in 48 hoursPolice say a white Honda Civic was going south on Carlisle when it hit a white Subaru Forester that was going west on Menaul. Witnesses told
  
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• Optum New Mexico shares why the flu shot is important

  18-08-2022 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  August is National Immunization Awareness Month. With kids going back to school and flu season approaching, Optum New Mexico says an annual flu shot is arguably the most important one you can get. Neuropsychologist provides tips to help your brainImmunizations are important not only for kids but for adults too. Many childhood immunizations can wear off over time. As people age their immune systems can also weaken and put them at higher risk for serious
  
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• KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids: Hosting phone bank

  18-08-2022 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids will be hosting a phone bank on August 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on KRQE and Fox New Mexico. Carolyn Rush, in charge of the KRQE Cares program, encourages people to give them a call during those hours or go online on KRQECares.com and donate.Former UNM student receives prestigious Red Cross volunteer awardKRQE Cares Shoes for Kids aims to ensure that every child at Title One schools has a new pair of shoes to call their own. To
  
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• Watermelon season is back at the Rail Yards Market

  18-08-2022 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Watermelon season is here at the Rail Yards Market. Along with watermelon season comes a season of other fresh fruits and vegetables. With the Rail Yards Market Veggie Box Program, you can eat healthy and local every week.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Multi-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in AlbuquerqueKRQE En Español: Mier
  
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• Santa Fe hopes for park and library improvements, funding pending

  18-08-2022 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe has finalized its list of projects they're hoping to move forward on. That includes more improvements to SWAN Park, expanded soccer fields, and a new library.The City Governing Body announced the list of projects Wednesday, August 17. Their next step is to ask state legislators for the necessary funds. Some lawmakers concerned $10 million in funds won’t reach New MexicansThe city is asking for $5.25 million for SWAN Park. That money c
  
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• Deshaun Watson receives 11-game suspension, $5M fine: NFL

  18-08-2022 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) – A settlement has been reached between Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and the NFL.
  Nexstar's WJW has learned the agreement is for 11 games and a $5 million fine. The NFL confirmed the agreement Thursday morning.As part of the settlement, Watson may return for the Browns’ game on Dec. 4 in Houston.Two weeks ago, NFL officials decided to appeal a six-game suspension a disciplinary officer imposed on Watson. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell designated Ho
  
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• 'I felt the scales, then I felt the teeth': Florida firefighter tells how he survived gator attack

  18-08-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) -- There are 16 alligator attacks, including some fatalities, that are under investigation by Florida Fish and Wildlife.JC Defeats, of Oldsmar, Florida, is one of the survivors. On Aug. 3, he was swimming in Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County while shooting an instructional video for his company, Defeat X, when a gator began approaching head-on.“I felt the equivalent of a telephone pole hit my face and then because of my stroke, I felt the scales, the
  
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• DRIED UP: Texas cattle industry faces existential crisis from historic drought

  18-08-2022 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life. DRIED UP is examining the dire effects of the drought on the states most affected — as well as the solutions Americans are embracing.AUSTIN, Texas — The megadrought in the Western U.S., the region’s worst in 1,200 years, is threatening America's cattle heartland: withering pastures, wrecking feed harvests and endangering a quintessentia
  
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• How could Colorado River cuts impact New Mexico farmers

  18-08-2022 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the federal government makes cuts on the seven states drawing water from the Colorado River, many are now asking, what cuts could New Mexico see and how will this imapct farmers across the state?In New Mexico, there’s not enough water for everyoneMost of the Southwest is suffering from a devastating drought and states to our West are seeing cuts to what they can get from the Colorado River. New Mexico farmers sat they've been getting less and less water fr
  
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• Pen gun found in traveler's carry-on bag at Boston airport

  18-08-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A passenger traveling through Boston’s Logan International Airport was stopped after officers with the Transportation Security Administration detected a pen gun in his carry-on. The single-shot firearm, which resembles a pen in size and shape, was found during X-ray screening of the man’s luggage at about 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, a representative for the TSA confirmed. Massachusetts State Police were called to the security checkpoint, where they interviewed the passeng
  
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• Secret Service withheld Pelosi threat from Capitol Police until Jan. 6 riot was underway: watchdog

  18-08-2022 15:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The U.S. Secret Service did not inform Capitol Police about a threat made against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot until after the attack was underway, according to a watchdog group.Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) published a report on Wednesday that included a copy of email communications the group said it had obtained between officials around the time of the Capitol riot.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robber
  
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• Man stabbed to death at an Albuquerque park

  18-08-2022 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide at Morningside Park Thursday morning. Officials say one man was found dead at the scene. They say police were called after neighbors heard a man screaming for help.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Multi-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in AlbuquerqueKRQE En Españ
  
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• APD: One man dead in northeast Albuquerque homicide

  18-08-2022 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide in northeast Albuquerque at the 300 block of Aliso Dr. Officials say one man was found dead at the scene.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data shows drivers aren’t slowing down for speed enforcement camerasEntertainment: Official trailer released for Netlfix movie filmed in New MexicoNew Mexico: $38.8 million in loan forgiveness for ‘ripped off’ New Mexico ITT Tech student
  
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• Quiet quitting: What is it and why has it caught on?

  18-08-2022 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Are you feeling burnt out at your job, but quitting isn't an option? Gen Z may have a solution, but it's sparking some controversy. It's called "quiet quitting," and it means consciously deciding to put in less effort at your job. The hope is to avoid burnout and work just hard enough to not get fired.
  TikToker @zkchillin explains "quiet quitting" in his viral video that has more than 3 million views and nearly 500,000 likes."You're not outright quitting your job,
  
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• Manhattan skyscraper is 'most slender' in the world

  18-08-2022 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact. The 84-story residential Steinway Tower, designed by New York architecture firm SHoP Architects, has the title of “most slender skyscraper in the world” thanks to its logic-defying ratio of width to height: 1-to-23 1/2.“Any time it’s 1-to-10 or more that’s considered a slender building; 1-to-15
  
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• White House: Updated boosters for adults, teens expected in a few weeks

  18-08-2022 15:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said Wednesday evening that updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available in “a few short weeks” for everyone over the age of 12.  “The vaccines that are coming in a few short weeks are specifically designed for the virus that’s out there, and I believe it's going to be available and every American over the age of 12 will be eligible,” Jha said on "NBC Nightly News." Earlier in
  
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• US jobless claims tick down

  18-08-2022 15:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week ticked down amid recession fears.
  The latest report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed jobless claims decreased by 2,000 to 250,000. The four-week average of claims, which levels out week-to-week volatility, decreased by 2.750 to 246,760. Americans relocate to Mexico to combat cost of living
  This comes as America's employers added 528,000 jobs in July and the u
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Concerned neighbors, Coronado Park closed, Isolated storms, Deadly robbery, Service dog demand

  18-08-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesBand traveling through Albuquerque stranded after van is broken into twice in 48 hoursAlbuquerque police arrest murder suspect at Four Hills StudiosAlbuquerque man pled guilty to raping child and recording the abuseSanta Fe teacher placed on leave after pornographic content found onlineUNM soccer loaded with local players and experienceFormer UNM student receives prestigious Red Cross volunteer awardMulti-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in Albuquerqu
  
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• Isolated storms today, widespread rain over weekend

  18-08-2022 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Northern, eastern and southern New Mexico are waking up to showers and some heavy downpours this morning. Most rain should end by mid-morning. Today will be partly cloudy with lower temperatures and isolated showers and storms. Storms will develop in the mountains, pushing south/southwest throughout the evening. Most of the northern New Mexico is looking dry, but we will see some storms in the southern end of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez, which will push south in
  
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• UNM soccer loaded with local players and experience

  18-08-2022 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM soccer team is ready to kick of the 2022 season. The Lobos are loaded with experience, rostering nine seniors, and the team is confident heading into their first game of the season."Most of our team are returners and they have been through a lot," said head coach Heather Dyche. "They have been through a COVID season, two NCAA Tournament appearances, they are a team that beat a strong UW team last year, we want New Mexico to be one of the best program
  
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• Quiz: How well do you know the rules of football?

  18-08-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's football season! From first downs to touchdowns, there are a whole lot of rules when it comes to football. How well do you know the rules? Take our quiz and find out if you're the football fanatic you think you are.
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• Former UNM student receives prestigious Red Cross volunteer award

  18-08-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From writing thank-you notes for fellow volunteers to producing informational videos, one former graduate of the University of New Mexico is representing the state on a national scale. Sarah McLean was awarded the Navin Narayan Award of Excellence in Youth Leadership.
  McLean is originally from San Antonio, Texas, but came to study anthropology and public health at UNM. "Service is a big part of my life and always has been. I just really love doing thing
  
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• IRS becomes GOP boogeyman ahead of midterms

  18-08-2022 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- As Republicans rail against the FBI in the wake of last week’s search at Mar-a-Lago, they are also hyping the danger to voters from another three-letter federal agency: the IRS. The GOP is warning that the $80 billion funding boost to the IRS included in Democrats’ tax, climate, and health care package, which President Joe Biden signed into law on Tuesday, will target middle-class Americans with an “army” of new enforcement agents.The calls have become
  
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• Remains of 2 children found inside suitcases bought from storage facility auction in New Zealand

  18-08-2022 13:13 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) -- A homicide investigation is underway in New Zealand after a family found the remains of two children inside suitcases they bought from a storage facility in an online auction. The family alerted police to the discovery last week after finding the remains inside the suitcases. New Zealand police characterized the find as "extremely upsetting." Investigators release cause of death of child found in suitcaseThe family who bought the suitcases doesn't have anything to do with the remains,
  
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• Biden approval rating ticks up 3 points in past week: poll

  18-08-2022 12:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The HIll) - President Biden’s approval rating ticked up 3 percentage points in the past week, according to a Politico-Morning Consult poll released on Wednesday, as Democrats scored a major legislative win with the passage of their climate, health, and tax reform package.Story continues belowCrime: Serial robbery suspect arrested, accused in fatal Española Blake's Lotaburger shootingEntertainment: Multi-level go-kart track could come to lot of old water park in AlbuquerqueKRQE En E
  
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• Student loan borrowers will know 'soon' if payment pause extended, Cardona says

  18-08-2022 12:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wouldn’t say in a recent interview whether the Biden administration plans to extend a current freeze on federal student loan repayments, but he indicated a decision will be made “soon.”"While I don't have an announcement here today, I will tell you we're having conversations daily with the White House and borrowers will know directly and soon from us when a decision is made," Cardona said during an interview on “CBS Mornings
  
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• New Mexico United suffer home defeat against Memphis 901 FC

  18-08-2022 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)-New Mexico United suffered their second straight home loss Wednesday in a 2-0 setback to Memphis 901 FC. Despite having a fan base considered one of the best in the USL, New Mexico has had more success winning on the road this season where they have collected 7 victories. At home New Mexico has 3 wins, 4 losses and 5 ties. The latest loss came in a hard fought game that was very close statistically. It was a really tight game," said NM United head coach Zach Prince. "It
  
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• Heavy rain moves into New Mexico this weekend

  18-08-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air will limit storm chances in northern New Mexico Thursday, but rain is still likely in the southern half of the state. An impressive surge of monsoon moisture arrives this weekend bringing heavy rain to parts of the state.
  Drier air will bring a break from the rain north of I-40 on Thursday, but scattered storms will continue south of I-40. The remnant tropical low will push westward on Friday, allowing for drier air to move into the eastern half of the state. Isolated to scattered stor
  
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• BernCo honors unclaimed, deceased residents with burial ceremony

  18-08-2022 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County will host a public memorial burial ceremony for those who are unclaimed on Sept. 22. The Bernalillo County General Services Division administers the Unclaimed/Indigent Cremation Program for deceased persons who have passed away within the county. The county works with a mortuary to cremate and store the cremains of unclaimed persons for two years and then the remains are made available for burial.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Data
  
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• Demand for service dogs in NM grows amid pandemic

  18-08-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "I love him so much, he's a good snuggler." Wherever you find Colleen Van Tiem, you'll find her service dog, Branch, not far behind. Van Tiem is paralyzed on her right leg from the knee down after an unexpected stroke back in 2012. She has had to relearn how to walk and uses a cane to get around, but Branch will eventually replace that. In the last six months, she says this pup has changed her life, giving her companionship and confidence.
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• Neighbors have mixed reaction to Coronado Park closure

  18-08-2022 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque closed the long-time problematic Coronado Park Wednesday after years of issues including a murder last week. The park's closure brought a sense of relief and hope to the area around Coronado park. Just five blocks away from the park, nobody is celebrating.  City officials discuss Coronado Park closureFor 7 years Coronado Park was an unofficial homeless camp.  When the city closed it today, nearby business owners were relieve
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest murder suspect at Four Hills Studios

  18-08-2022 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Angelica Aguilar for the shooting of three people that left one of them dead. Aguilar was arrested at the Four Hills Studios on Central Ave. Wednesday evening by APD SWAT. Portales woman accused of driving drunk and causing fatal crashPolice say Aguilar and a group of men confronted Jesus Martinez Jr. and three women Saturday. The two groups got into a fight over accusations that one of the women was
  
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• Santa Fe teacher placed on leave after pornographic content found online

  18-08-2022 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe elementary school teacher is on administrative leave after a parent found pornographic content on her Twitter account. The posts from the teacher at Turquoise Trail Charter School contained sexually explicit messages and photos of the teacher herself. Flooding causing major damage at burn scar in RociadaA concerned father says a quick Google search of the teacher's name brought up the account immediately. The account has since been made private.
  
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• Sports Desk: United hosts Memphis

  18-08-2022 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is back at the Lab on Wednesday hosting Memphis. It is a tough test for the black and yellow as the Memphis is one of the top teams in the eastern conference and New Mexico only has three wins at home all season."We are excited for that game, not scared, not thinking about what's happened in the past," coach Prince said. "We want to be on the top end of the table and that means winning games at home. Of course, results make a narrative, but
  
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• Suspect accused of fatal shooting in Española arrested

  18-08-2022 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The Española Police Department says Ricky Martinez Jr. has been arrested Wednesday evening. Martinez Jr. is accused of shooting and killing Cyprus Garcia, an employee at Blake's Lotaburger in Española, during a robbery attempt.Police say Martinez Jr. has been tied to nine other armed robberies throughout northern New Mexico since being released from federal prison in May. Seven of those robberies happened in Española, one in Santa Fe
  
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• KRQE En Español: Miercoles 17 de Agosto 2022

  18-08-2022 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  Sospechoso de robo en serie acusado en tiroteo fatal de Blakes en Español
  Comenzamos con la búsqueda de un exconvicto que recién salio de la prisión federal y ahora es buscado por el asesinato de un empleado de Blake's en Española. El sospechoso acaba de presentarse en un comunicado de prensa de crimestoppers el mismo día. La policía dice que Ricky Martinez trató de robar Blake's alrededor de las 9:30 de anoche, el robo se convirtió
  
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