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• Bernalillo County funded thousands by environment department to stomp on illegal dumping

  25-10-2022 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than $100,000 has been given to Bernalillo County from the New Mexico Environment Department. The award is a part of the Recycling and Illegally Dumping (RAID) grant for the fiscal year 2023.Fifteen communities, tribes, and pueblos received grants alongside Bernalillo County. The grants add up to $800,000 for 19 projects. The Bernalillo County award totals $113,636. Rural areas are a big target for the funds. Haven House brings awareness on domesti
  
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• 2 arrested in San Juan County for child abuse

  25-10-2022 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  AZTEC, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people have been arrested for child abuse. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) released the information on Tuesday.
  The SJCSO alleged, on September 16, a worker with New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department asked for help with a child welfare check. The check was at the household where Lindbergh Alonzo, 42, and Alexis Alonzo, 28, lived. Allegations had been reported of inappropriate discipline, close confinement, and inadequate food. Colorad
  
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• Albuquerque police identify man found dead on road over weekend

  25-10-2022 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday evening, a person was found dead. Originally, Albuquerque Police Department's Motor Unit was called to the scene.
  Around 6 p.m. Saturday, a man was found dead on the road near Palomas Drive Southeast and Eastern Avenue Southeast. At first, the Motor Unit of APD was investigating; now, the investigation has been handed over to the Homicide Unit.Colorado suspects arrested in Santa Fe as part of homicide investigationThe man was identified on Tuesda
  
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• 5.1 magnitude earthquake, largest in 8 years, shakes San Francisco Bay Area

  25-10-2022 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) - A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area just before noon Tuesday.While it was the region's largest quake in eight years — since a 6.0-magnitude shaker hit Napa in 2014 — multiple agencies throughout the Bay Area reported that there was no reported damage or even emergency calls.The quake hit the Calaveras Fault, which produced the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Morgan Hill in 1984. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake wer
  
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• Colorado suspects arrested in Santa Fe as part of homicide investigation

  25-10-2022 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people from Colorado have been arrested in New Mexico. The arrest took place after Colorado police asked for help from Santa Fe officials.
  On Monday, the Denver Police Department asked for help from the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) as a part of a homicide investigation. Two people of interest, Adam "Lexi" Chandler, 39, and Tiffany Lee, 32, were identified by the Denver Police, and they alleged the pair might be in Santa Fe.Lawsuit claims not enough is
  
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• L'Oreal, 4 other companies accused in lawsuit alleging chemical hair straighteners can cause uterine cancer

  25-10-2022 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A St. Louis woman filed a federal lawsuit in Chicago against five cosmetic manufacturers, including L'Oreal, on Monday alleging their hair straightening products can cause uterine cancer.Jenny Mitchell filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois, saying she was exposed to phthalates- and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in hair care products directly and proximately leading to her uterine cancer diagnosis.The allegations in the lawsuit are against L'Oreal U
  
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• With more than 20,000 containers of waste, 7 more rooms at New Mexico's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant full

  25-10-2022 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Another seven-room section carved out of the underground salt deposits near Carlsbad, New Mexico is now full of transuranic waste. Soon, the salt will encase the waste, and workers will start filling up the next seven-room section.The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the country's final resting place for transuranic waste. That's the leftover tools, rags, sludge and other materials contaminated with radioactive elements that have more protons (a higher ato
  
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• 'Imagining the Indian': A documentary making a difference

  25-10-2022 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  "Imagining the Indian" a new feature-length documentary film, is a comprehensive and deep-dive into the movement to eradicate the words, images, and gestures that many Native Americans and their allies find demeaning and offensive.The film showcases the issues through archival footage and interviews with those involved in the fight. The psychological research is clear, the use of Native American mascots is detrimental, not only to Native people but to marginalized groups everywhere.
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• Lawsuit claims not enough is being done to protect lesser prairie chicken in New Mexico

  25-10-2022 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Lesser prairie chickens in New Mexico are the subject of an ongoing legal battle between conservationists and the federal government. In the latest move, conservationists have brought a lawsuit against the government, claiming that delays at the federal level are increasing the risk that these native birds may go extinct.They aren't quite the same as chickens, but lesser prairie chickens are in the same taxonomic family as the well-known domestic chicken. But while
  
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• Valencia County Sheriff's Deputies look for info on fatal crash

  25-10-2022 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff's Deputies are asking the public for assistance in the investigation of a fatal crash. VCSO says around 9 p.m. on October 21, deputies were responded to a crash on Highway 47 and Entrada Rd. when deputies arrived they found the driver of the vehicle dead. Valencia County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on dead womanOfficials say a homicide call-out was initiated due to the nature of the death. Deputies say a witness told them they he
  
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• Two Men and a Truck provide easy DIY Halloween costume ideas

  25-10-2022 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –With Halloween just around the corner, people are looking for affordable and easy costumes. Two Men and a Truck have some ideas for the upcoming holiday. 40th annual Doggie Dash and Dawdle hosted by Animal HumaneLast-minute ideas for a Halloween costume, no problem. Just buy or re-use moving boxes. Two Men and a Truck created some examples of what kids and adults could use. Some ideas include making a cookie, robot, and dice just by using a box. Making &ldquo
  
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• Haven House brings awareness on domestic violence

  25-10-2022 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Haven House is inviting the community to join them in uniting against domestic violence.
  Haven House is more than a shelter. They offer a 24-hour crisis line, community education, and a lot of advocacy services like legal issues and counseling for adults and their children. "Our goal this month is to destigmatize domestic violence; it is not a private matter; it's a crime," said Andrea Rogers, Haven House
  
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• Rio Grande Food Project invites the community to 'Hike to End Hunger'

  25-10-2022 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Grande Food Project "Hike to End Hunger" is bringing the community together to walk along the beautiful bosque for a good cause. The Rio Grande Food Project "Hike to End Hunger" gathers individuals, families, companies, and organizations to walk a 5.5-loop hike or shorter along the Bosque Trail north of Alameda. New Mexico United season ends with playoff lossMeet up will be at Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Corrales Taproom located at 10200 Corrales Rd, Abq, NM
  
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• Fall camps are back at the Nuclear Museum

  25-10-2022 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nuclear Museum is getting ready to offer its "Science is Everywhere" fall camps. These camps are aimed at getting kids interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Skate-O-Mania donates facility for Halloween party for those with disabilitiesThe National Museum of Nuclear Science & History was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age. The National Museum will offer single-day themed ca
  
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• Vice President Kamala Harris visits New Mexico, backs up right to abortion

  25-10-2022 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Just two weeks before election night, Vice President (VP) Kamala Harris spoke at Keller Hall on the University of New Mexico's campus Tuesday afternoon. She was greeted with cheers and a standing ovation.
  The VP was in town to support Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham but also talk about protecting abortion rights in the state. This is something Grisham has pledged to do. New hotels, apartments proposed for Sawmill District"One does not have to give up their faith or
  
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• Vice President Kamala Harris visits New Mexico

  25-10-2022 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Vice Presidents Kamala Harris will be visiting New Mexico Tuesday. Harris is scheduled to be in Albuquerque, joining Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. City of Clovis introduces ordinance to ban abortionsHarris and Lujan Grisham are set to discuss reproductive rights. The topic has become a big issue for voters in the upcoming election cycle. That conversation is scheduled to happen Monday afternoon.
  
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• University faces blowback over school-branded beer after hazing-related death settlement

  25-10-2022 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is facing criticism from some faculty members after it allowed university branding to be used on a local beer, circumventing the school's own policies.Just over a month ago, VCU paid $1 million to the family of Adam Oakes, a VCU freshman whose hazing-related death from alcohol poisoning led to a reckoning for Greek life on campus.VCU has long barred its branding from appearing on alcoholic beverages as part of university policy, but i
  
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• Trial begins for man accused of killing his aunt

  25-10-2022 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Jury selection began Tuesday for the trial of Craig Smith, the man accused of murdering his elderly aunt. 86-year-old Josephina Ortega was found asphyxiated inside her home, with her hands zip-tied behind her back in 2017.Fact Check: Ad claims Ronchetti would cut funding to police, healthcare, and educationOrtega's nephew, Craig Smith and his girlfriend Evonne Jaramillo were charged with the murder after police say they found evidence at the scene that linked the c
  
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• TikTok challenge possibly linked to teens' deadly car crash

  25-10-2022 19:15 via krqe.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A car crash that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said.
  A total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia that crashed about 6:30 a.m. Monday, Buffalo police said. The car had been reported stolen Sunday night. Teen charged after hosting underage party that led to fatal Taos crashAll five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed. The fift
  
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• 500+ still sick with flu-like symptoms at Virginia high school

  25-10-2022 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- More than 500 students are still sick with flu-like symptoms at Stafford High in Fredericksburg, Virginia, according to health officials.The hundreds of students sick with suspected Influenza A missed classes on both Monday and Tuesday, according to the Virginia Department of Health (DOH).On Monday, 670 students were absent due to being sick with flu-like symptoms, the DOH reported. On Tuesday, 526 students missed school because they were sick. New Mexico school’s test scores
  
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• Valencia County Sheriff's Office looking for info on dead woman

  25-10-2022 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Valencia County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying a deceased woman. Officials say on July 16, 2022 deputies responded to the 1700 block of Rio Communities Blvd where they found the woman dead. FBI offers reward for info on missing Navajo Nation womanShe is described as a white woman in her mid 30s or 40s, about 5-foot7 and weighing about 130 to 140 pounds. VCSO says she has blonde hair that went past her shoulders and no pierci
  
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• BCSO: Westbound on-ramp of I-40 near Tijeras closed after semi-rollover

  25-10-2022 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies are on the scene of a semi-truck rollover near Tijeras Tuesday morning. According to a BCSO tweet, the rollover happened at 174 westbound on-ramp of I-40.
  Information is limited at this time, but BCSO says it has been deemed a hazmat situation. No injuries have been reported. The on-ramp is also closed.
  
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• School gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo

  25-10-2022 17:37 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — The 19-year-old gunman who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said Tuesday.Orlando Harris also left behind a hand-written note offering his explanation for the shooting Monday at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. Tenth-grader Alexandria Bell and 61-year-old physical education teacher Jean Kuczka died
  
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• The 4 major US cities where the average starter home is still affordable: study

  25-10-2022 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – U.S. home sales fell in September for the eighth straight month, but thanks to soaring mortgage rates, things haven't gotten easier for first-time home buyers.Real estate site Point2Homes.com looked at the 50 largest cities and calculated whether or not a renter could, on average, comfortably afford the median starter home. New Mexico has awarded over $194 million in rent assistanceThe study found that only four major U.S. cities fit the criteria after mortgage rates jumped to
  
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• Powerball jackpot rises to $700M, 8th largest lottery prize

  25-10-2022 17:27 via krqe.com
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The eighth-largest lottery jackpot will be up for grabs when numbers are drawn for an estimated $700 million Powerball grand prize.No one has matched all six numbers and won Powerball's top prize since Aug. 3, allowing Wednesday night's jackpot to slowly grow for nearly three months. Of course, the reason no one has won the giant prize is because the odds of hitting all the numbers are so miserable, at one in 292.2 million. New Mexico Lottery wins industry best game
  
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• Massive sleep apnea device recall drags on, stoking frustration

  25-10-2022 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive recall of millions of sleep apnea machines has stoked anger and frustration among patients, and U.S. officials are weighing unprecedented legal action to speed a replacement effort that is set to drag into next year.Sound-dampening foam in the pressurized breathing machines can break down over time, leading users to potentially inhale tiny black particles or hazardous chemicals while they sleep, manufacturer Philips warned in June 2021. Dry shampoo products reca
  
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• Texas pizzeria draws attention with Dahmer-inspired decoration: 'It's a fun prop'

  25-10-2022 17:05 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) – A pizzeria in Texas faces backlash over a controversial Halloween "pizza" inspired by serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.Capital Pizza in Lubbock displayed the decoration — an inedible prop pizza topped with various fake body parts — on the counter of the restaurant earlier this month. A sign underneath the gory display reads "Jeffery [sic] Dahmer pizza," photos taken by Nexstar's KLBK show. Netflix removes ‘Dahmer’ LGBTQ tag after user backlashThe
  
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• Omicron mutates again: What we know about 3 new subvariants

  25-10-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The omicron variant of COVID-19 has once again evolved, spawning new versions of itself with slight mutations that could make the virus more transmissible or more dangerous.
  With each new subvariant comes a new mixture of letters and numbers. BA.5 is still the dominant variant in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but two new subvariants are rising up the ranks: BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.The main COVID symptoms have changed, resear
  
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• Can you fill out your ballot with a Sharpie?

  25-10-2022 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Remember scantron tests, the standardized testing form you had to use in high school?The instructions were relatively clear: Fill out the bubble entirely using only a standard No. 2 pencil — no pens and definitely no Sharpies. Once you were done and the tests were collected, they were put into a machine that scanned (hence, scantron) the bubbles and tabulated your score.If you're an adult of voting age, you might get flashbacks to standardized high school testing come election ti
  
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• Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal

  25-10-2022 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.The Moscow region court ruled Tuesday to uphold the sentence. In the ruli
  
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• Child found locked in dog kennel said he'd 'lived outside' since April, warrants show

  25-10-2022 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina boy found in a padlocked dog kennel told deputies he had been living there since April, and that he didn't have a room in the house where his father and stepmother were living, according to search warrants.
  Warrants also revealed that people in the area knew about his living conditions during that time. Teen charged after hosting underage party that led to fatal Taos crashOn Oct. 19, Davidson County deputies responded to a home in Lexington o
  
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• Ian's damage to Florida agriculture as high as $1.8 billion

  25-10-2022 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month, state agriculture officials said.The Category 4 storm caused between $1.1 billion and $1.8 billion in losses to the state's crops and agriculture infrastructure when it tore through the peninsula after landing in southwest Florida, according to a preliminary estimate released Monday by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.Story continues below:
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• KRQE Newsfeed: ShotSpotter technology, Crime spree and SWAT standoff, Warmer weather, East Mountains scam, New fire station

  25-10-2022 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top StoriesNew Mexico school’s test scores decrease after learning loss from pandemicFabian Gonzales will be sentenced this weekTeen charged after hosting underage party that led to fatal Taos crashLawyers for five Taos compound defendants file motions expected to delay trialWhat to watch for in New Mexico’s midterm electionLawsuit alleges Bernalillo County Metro Detention Center failed to prevent inmate deathAdidas cuts ties with Ye over antisemitic remarksConspiracy pushe
  
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• Quieter and warmer weather for New Mexico

  25-10-2022 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is the coldest of the season across New Mexico. In fact, many areas, including parts of the Metro, will see their first freeze this morning. Be sure to layer up for the morning commute. Aside from cold temperatures, the weather is clear and quiet. Monday's storm has moved east of the state, and drier, warmer weather is expected Tuesday.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Groundbreaking held for new fire station in MoriartyCrime: “Great addition&
  
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• What to watch for in New Mexico's midterm election

  25-10-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dozens of New Mexico political candidates have been making their pitches to voters and attacks against their competition for months. Now, there's just two weeks left before the votes get tallied for the 2022 midterm election. New Mexico Supreme Court to take on gerrymandering questionSo what are some of the biggest political battles to be decided in New Mexico during this election? Chris and Gabby are talking about the races to watch out for with KRQE Political An
  
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• Adidas cuts ties with Ye over antisemitic remarks

  25-10-2022 13:22 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, the latest company to cut ties with Ye and a decision that the German sportwear company said would hit its bottom line.“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech," the company said in a statement Tuesday. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the com
  
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• Groundbreaking held for new fire station in Moriarty

  25-10-2022 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters and local leaders are celebrating a new fire station coming to the East Mountains. Crews broke ground on the facility in Moriarty where it will replace a 60-year-old firehouse officials say was badly outdated. Lawmakers discuss possible acequia disaster relief fund to help farmers around the HPCC burn scarThe new facility is expected to help firefighters respond more quickly to rural communities in the East Mountains. It will also have better air c
  
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• Lawyers for five Taos compound defendants file motions that are expected to delay trial

  25-10-2022 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawyers for five defendants accused of training children to commit terror acts on schools, banks, and government in a Taos county compound have filed motions that are expected to further delay their trial. The feds raided the Amalia property in August 2019 and found guns, ammo, 11 malnourished children, and the remains of a three-year-old boy. Suspect in Taos compound case is found competent to stand trialFour of the suspects, including the three-year-old boy'
  
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• Lawyers for five Taos compound defendants file motions expected to delay trial

  25-10-2022 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawyers for five defendants accused of training children to commit terror acts on schools, banks, and government in a Taos county compound have filed motions that are expected to further delay their trial. The feds raided the Amalia property in August 2019 and found guns, ammo, 11 malnourished children, and the remains of a three-year-old boy. Suspect in Taos compound case is found competent to stand trialFour of the suspects, including the three-year-old boy'
  
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• Bernalillo County: East Mountain properties current target in rent assistance scam

  25-10-2022 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some living in Bernalillo County are confused after receiving mail saying they applied for rent assistance, except they didn't.
  "The city didn't tell us anything they just replied back to the email and said that they would deny the claim," said Julie Green, a homeowner in Tijeras.BCSO arrests man involved in crime spreeGreen said she was confused after receiving an email saying her renter applied to the county for rent assistance and that she needed to approve
  
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• "Great addition": APD says ShotSpotter helping with a number of investigations

  25-10-2022 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's called ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that alerts officers where a shot was fired within seconds. It's been a part of the Albuquerque Police Department since 2020 and Chief Harold Medine says the device is working."Many times we have incidents where individuals are claiming self-defense and with ShotSpotter they can determine actually who shot first, how many shots were fired on each side, and it's helped us in a number of investigations."APD h
  
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• Lobos' safety AJ Haulcy 24 tackles get him second MW Freshman of the Week honor

  25-10-2022 04:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He would have preferred a win over a strong performance. UNM Lobos true freshman safety AJ Haulcy had 24 tackles and an interception in a loss against Fresno State last week. The performance has led to him being named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week.
  Haulcy's 24 tackles are tied for second most in a single game in league history and the most by an FBS player since August of 2019. Haulcy is one of four freshmen who started in the secondary for the Lobo
  
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• Moriarty high school wrestling coach Tim Means returns to the octagon for UFC fight

  25-10-2022 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tim Means continues to enjoy the dual career path he put himself on last year. The Moriarty high wrestling coach is working his other job Saturday. Means will face Max Griffin in a welterweight bout as the co-main event at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The six foot two Means is facing a five foot nine opponent in Griffin, but Griffin still has the reach advantage by an inch. Means has won three of his last four fights. Both fighters are coming off of a loss.
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobo football enters bye week on 5 game losing streak

  25-10-2022 04:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobos head football coach Danny Gonzales said the bye week couldn't come at a better time. The Lobos are hoping to have a few key players back from injuries before they have to face Utah State in two weeks. The Lobos are also hoping to stop a five-game losing skid when they return to play.
  The Lobos have struggled mightily on offense and, in their last game, made a change at starting quarterback. Sophomore Justin Holaday got his first start in a loss against
  
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• FBI offers reward for info on missing Navajo Nation woman

  25-10-2022 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI is offering a reward for information in the case of a Navajo Nation woman who went missing last year. Investigators say 64-year-old Ella May Begay has not been since June 2021 when a Ford F-150 was seen leaving her home in Sweetwater, Arizona. Department of Public Safety connects family members of missing people with state resourcesInvestigators believe it may have headed toward Thoreau, New Mexico, and possibly Albuquerque. The pickup was silver or gray, w
  
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• Skate-O-Mania donates facility for Halloween party for those with disabilities

  25-10-2022 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Skate-O-Mania is helping those with disabilities have a happy Halloween. Patients from Thrive-Skilled Pediatric Care who require walkers and wheelchairs were able to celebrate Halloween with friends and family. Woman celebrates 100th birthday with balloon ride in AlbuquerqueThe skating ring closed down for the evening to host the party for an estimated 150 attendees. Thrive says Skate O Mania is perfect because there are very few handicapped-accessible
  
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• APD: 1 dead after shooting in NW Albuquerque

  25-10-2022 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead in northwest Albuquerque. They say just after 5:15 p.m. Monday, officers were sent to South Sky St. near Paseo Del Norte on reports of a person who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found the man had died.
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  New Mexico: Group speaks out on proposed anti-abortion ordinance in ClovisCrime: Albuquerque police: Man arrested for shooting wife at s
  
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• Man who stormed Capitol with dad gets 2 years in prison

  25-10-2022 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Delaware man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with his Confederate flag-toting father was sentenced on Monday to two years behind bars.
  Hunter Seefried, 24, was convicted alongside his father of felony and misdemeanor charges by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden in June. Hunter and Kevin Seefried opted for a bench trial, which is decided by a judge, rather than having their case be heard by a jury.
  The father and son traveled to Washington from their home
  
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• Lawsuit alleges Bernalillo County Metro Detention Center failed to prevent inmate death

  25-10-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County's Metro Detention Center is facing allegations that staff and operators violated inmate civil rights and ultimately failed to prevent the death of a high-profile inmate. The lawsuit filed Friday, October 21, 2022, alleges that a correctional officer found a rope on the inmate but failed to take the rope away as per policy, along with other allegations.The lawsuit centers around the death of Michelle Morgan, a woman accused of stabbing her b
  
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• Storm System Exits; Freezing Night Ahead

  25-10-2022 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  The weather has really changed over the last 48 hours across New Mexico brought by the first significant fall storm system of the season. This system is expected to exit the state tonight, allowing for a lot more sunshine into your Tuesday. Northern and western areas have already begun to clear.Plenty of sunshine and much quieter conditions are forecast stepping out Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will remain below average across much of the state, but warm a few degrees through mid week. Th
  
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