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• APD makes connection between 2 murders with 2019 Christmas shooting

  23-12-2022 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police in Albuquerque said they have been able to link two murders with a shooting on Christmas Day a few years ago. The incidents took place in 2019.Albuquerque officials said they are searching for a suspect and vehicle that might have been involved in the murder of Christian Frescas and Paloma Sanchez. The suspect has also been linked to a third, non-fatal shooting on the same day. New Mexico group fights to keep city from building at Elena Gallegos Open
  
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• APD: One person found dead in hotel room

  23-12-2022 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after a person was found dead Friday.
  APD says officers responded to the Extended Stay Hotel near Menaul and University to reports of a tenant who appeared to be dead in a room. Police determined the person was dead and APD's homicide unit was called to investigate the incident. No other details are known.
  
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• Samsung recalls over 600K washing machines after injury, fire complaints

  23-12-2022 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  (WTNH) — Samsung is recalling about 663,500 top-load washing machine units due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.
  There have been 51 reports of washer incidents that involved smoking, melting, overheating or fires, according to Samsung, 10 of which caused property damage. Three customers reported smoke inhalation injuries. Northeast Albuquerque neighbors fed up with ‘junk house’Samsung says an issue within the control panel of the affec
  
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• Five highlights from the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Congress just passed

  23-12-2022 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  Congress this week unveiled and swiftly passed a sprawling $1.7 trillion omnibus package to fund the government through September 2023.The Senate passed the measure on Thursday in a 68-29 vote and the House on Friday passed it 225-201-1.It now heads to the White House, where President Biden is expected to approve the funding measure. Below are five highlights from the 4,000-page bill:Defense and nondefense spendingThe omnibus put roughly $773 billion toward non-defense discretionary spendin
  
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• Aim this app at the sky to see Santa fly by

  23-12-2022 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – There's a fun new way to see Santa in the skies right above your own neighborhood, and it comes from the makers of Pokémon Go. What to expect this winter in New Mexico?Niantic's new augmented reality app is called See Santa Fly. It uses similar tech you may have experienced during the peak of the Pokémon Go app craze to give you a glimpse of a completely different elusive character: Santa.
  To try it, just go to SeeSantaFly.com from your mobile phone's web browser. It
  
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• Amazon begins drone deliveries in 2 U.S. cities

  23-12-2022 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) — Amazon has officially begun making shipment deliveries with drones to customers in both Lockeford, California and College Station, Texas, the company confirmed to Nexstar's KTXL on Friday.
  The service in Lockeford was first announced in June 2022 and six months later has officially started.“Our aim is to safely introduce our drones to the skies. We are starting in these communities and will gradually expand deliveries to more customers over time,” Natalie Banke, Amazon
  
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• Albuquerque Police release new details, video from November police shooting cases

  23-12-2022 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police is expected to release new details and video in two recent police shooting cases that took place in November. The department is slated to hold a news conference this morning (Friday, December 23) at 10:30 a.m.KRQE News 13 will livestream a video feed of the news conference here on his page. Coverage is expected to begin around 10:30 a.m. Albuquerque Police making “significant” progress towards Department of Justice goalsOne of
  
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• Thousands of flight cancellations force travelers to scramble

  23-12-2022 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Thousands of flights are canceled Friday as one of the most treacherous holiday seasons in the U.S. has seen in decades is underway, with temperatures plummeting, coinciding with travelers trying to get to their destinations before Christmas. 2022 Christmas: What’s open and closed in New MexicoAs of 5 a.m. CT Friday, more than 3,700 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. are canceled and more than 3,100 flights are delayed, according to the tracking
  
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• Here are the states where governors are taking emergency measures in preparation for massive winter storm

  23-12-2022 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  Multiple states are declaring a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring freezing and subzero temperatures to the western, central and northeastern parts of the country. What to expect this winter in New Mexico?With the National Weather Service (NWS) warning an Arctic blast of "dangerous and life-threatening" cold temperatures are expected to "consume much of the Lower 48" states, many state leaders are taking action ahead of the anticipated frigid conditions.
  Here are the
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Released until trial, Child abuse charges, Freezing temperatures, Community safety, Media channel

  23-12-2022 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque man troubled after home shot up in middle of nightNortheast Albuquerque neighbors fed up with ‘junk house’2022 Christmas: What’s open and closed in New MexicoMan files lawsuit after being tased by ranger at Petroglyph siteABQ Convention Center gears up for 2023 indoor track, field seasonMassive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to US3 dead, 3 wounded in Paris shooting; suspect arrested
  Friday's Five Facts[1] 1 charged in relation to
  
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• Freezing Friday across the eastern part of New Mexico

  23-12-2022 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dangerously cold wind chills continue across the east this morning. With wind chill values 25 to 5 degrees below zero. Wind Chill Warnings and Advisories remain in effect through 11 AM this morning. Temperatures will not get above freezing this afternoon east of the Central Mountain Chain.
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  Trending: Video shows moment missing girl is found on Albuquerque busAlbuquerque: BernCo approves plan for $19M trail in South ValleyTop Story: Rio Ranch
  
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• Will mail be delivered Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas?

  23-12-2022 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Your late Christmas gift may be delivered even later this year.
  Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, which means any day-of regular mail deliveries or last-minute trips to the post office are out of the question – the United States Postal Service observes every Sunday as a day off. 2022 Christmas: What’s open and closed in New MexicoBut since the holiday falls on a Sunday, the United States Postal Service is also taking the Monday after, Dec. 26, as a day off
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico Dec. 23 - 29

  23-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from December 23 – December 29.AlbuquerqueDec. 23 – Trolley of Lights – This unique tour will offer a trip to see Albuquerque’s holiday lights. Dress warm and check out the lights. The tour will last about 75 minutes. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and tickets range from $18-$28.Dec. 23-29 – 2022 River of Lights – The River of Lights will be at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Gardens until Dece
  
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• 2022 Christmas: What's open and closed in New Mexico

  23-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to the Christmas holiday, the following offices and services will be altering their normal operating hours. Below is a list of what's closed and open on Christmas, Dec. 25, in New Mexico. Albuquerque:ABQ Ride bus & Sun VanABQ Ride will run a modified Saturday, Dec. 24Closed Dec. 25ABQ Ride will go back to the regular Sunday Schedule De. 26
  Albuquerque BioPark
  Aquarium, Botanic Garden & Zoo closed Dec. 25
  City Offices
  Most city offices closed
  
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• Bitterly cold weather continues through Friday

  23-12-2022 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  An arctic air mass has brought dangerously cold temperatures to eastern New Mexico. The bitterly cold air and wind chills will stick around through Saturday morning.
  A strong arctic cold front has brought dramatically colder temperatures across eastern New Mexico Thursday. Air temperatures fell into the single digits in Clayton today with wind chills as low as -35°. Temperatures have now fallen below freezing across the entire eastern half of the state Thursday evening. Winds will relax some
  
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• ABQ Convention Center gears up for 2023 indoor track, field season

  23-12-2022 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The indoor track and field season is about to begin. However, many don't know that the City of Albuquerque is a standout in the indoor track and field world.“You don't see too many tracks indoor tracks in this country; we are one of the few,” said Stephen Madrid, a park's supervisor with the City of Albuquerque. New Mexico group fights to keep city from building at Elena Gallegos Open SpaceOver the course of 10 days, a team with the City's
  
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• 'Little coins' from passing motorists keeping migrants from going hungry

  23-12-2022 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – With a child by her side and backpacks with clothes lying on a bench, Juana buries her pride and asks motorists headed for the United States for “solidarity.”The few coins that come her way will keep them from going hungry; a couple of dozen pesos a male friend will earn that day selling candy in Downtown Juarez will provide a roof over their heads during the coming night in which freezing temperatures were in the forecast.“It is not easy.
  
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• Uber employee warns ride share drivers after being detained by Border Patrol

  23-12-2022 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Amber Cardova has been living in the El Paso area for two years. For the duration of that time, she has been working as an Uber driver.On Dec. 8, she received a notification that a couple wanted to be picked up from The Budget Inn in East El Paso and wanted to be dropped off in Sierra Blanca.Police: Man charged for losing daughter in Albuquerque while drunkCardova explained that she is used to accepting longer routes and that kind of trip would actually meet her goa
  
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• STOP Act aims to protect tribal art, relics

  23-12-2022 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Pueblos are applauding a new federal law. The law aims to protect tribal art and relics. New Mexico group fights to keep city from building at Elena Gallegos Open SpaceWednesday, President Biden signed the "STOP" Act, which stands for Safeguarding Objects of Tribal Patrimony.The law prevents items of tribal significance from being exported outside the US, expanding on existing restrictions on the sale of those items domestically.Story continues below:New
  
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• New Mexico group fights to keep city from building at Elena Gallegos Open Space

  23-12-2022 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of metro residents has filed a lawsuit to keep the city from building on a popular open space. It comes after officials announced they were considering an education center at the Elena Gallegos Open Space in the Foothills. Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaA group of residents forming the nonprofit "Save the Elena Gallegos" has been fighting the proposal to build an education center in the open space. They said they've gathere
  
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• Thousands granted to Picuris Pueblo for center renovation

  23-12-2022 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The State Tourism Department is focusing on an upgrade for an interpretive center. They have given the Picuris Pueblo a $50,000 grant for the project.The funds will renovate and expand the museum, adding a grill, gift shop, and artifact storage facility, along with a walking trail that connects the museum to the Pueblo's cultural sites.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing
  
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• Albuquerque High players 'Love' their captain

  23-12-2022 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque high girls' basketball team is going into the holiday break with a 9-1 record as a legitimate contender in class 5A. Part of the reason for the Bulldogs' success comes from their post-play, where senior captain Leilani Love does most of her work."Leilani is a strong player on the inside and the outside and that's is something that has become really prominent this season," said Bulldogs head coach Janai Campos. "Of course, she's really strong
  
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• Jan. 6 committee releases final report

  23-12-2022 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol released its highly anticipated final report on Thursday, capping off the panel’s year-and-a-half probe.The report, which spans 845 pages, was made public three days after the committee held its final meeting and unveiled several criminal referrals targeting former President Trump. During that presentation, members voted unanimously to adopt the expansive body of work.“This report will provide greater de
  
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• Police: Man charged for losing daughter in Albuquerque while drunk

  23-12-2022 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Earlier this month, an Amber Alert was issued for a five-year-old girl. Now, her dad is being charged with losing track of her, leading to her brief disappearance.The Albuquerque Police Department worked alongside the District Attorney's Office to file charges against Nicholas Clinton. He is accused of losing his 5-year-old daughter on December 5, 2022.BernCo approves plan for $19M trail in South ValleyAuthorities claimed Clinton was seen with his daugh
  
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• Sports Desk: Personnel changes for UNM coaching staff

  23-12-2022 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo football team is expected to announce a new offensive coordinator in the coming days, and while the university has not been able to confirm, ESPN is reporting that UAB interim head coach and offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent is set to take the OC job at UNM. With the Blazers in 2022, Vincent led the team to school record in total yards, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, while also scoring over 30 points per game.On the defensive side of the b
  
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• New Mexico film festival to honor Breaking Bad actor

  23-12-2022 02:34 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A star of two iconic New Mexico television series is set to be honored at the Las Cruces International Film Festival. Native American man files lawsuit after tased by ranger at Petroglyph siteGiancarlo Esposito is well known for playing the ruthless drug kingpin Gus Fring in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."He is set to receive the "Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Award" at the festival in the spring.The executive director of the festival s
  
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• UNMH kids given chance to spend time with therapy dogs

  23-12-2022 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local children in the hospital are getting a chance to bond with dogs. Plus, they are getting to hone their reading skills at the same time.UNM Hospital launched a program called "Puppy Dog Tales" with help from the Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers.The group brings therapy dogs to visit pediatric patients in their hospital rooms. Here, the children can read aloud to the dogs. Trujillo’s holiday display rolls in huge donation to Storehouse New Mexic
  
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• Northeast Albuquerque neighbors fed up with 'junk house'

  23-12-2022 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  People in a northeast Albuquerque neighborhood said they’ve been dealing with a "junk house" for decades. Some said they feel their complaints to the city have gone unheard.Some neighbors want the people living at the home on the corner of Layton and Concordia to clean up their mess.  Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesa“There seems to be constant movement of just kind of junk and stuff piled on trucks just
  
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• Rio Rancho crash kills 1

  23-12-2022 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police are investigating Thursday. They reported a deadly crash on Highway 528.This was the scene this afternoon north of Corrales Road, where a semi-truck was stopped on the road.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Huning Highlands, Princess Jeanne, North ValleyCommunity: Carlito
  
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• Albuquerque man troubled after home shot up in middle of night

  23-12-2022 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is afraid to go to sleep these days after a shooting. He said someone rolled by his house and fired dozens of shots at it. The retired mail carrier has no idea why someone would shoot up his home. "That's all I heard, was bop, bop, bop, bop, real fast," said the victim. The man, who wanted to stay anonymous, is a retired postal worker who lives alone near Candelaria and San Mateo. He claimed he woke up late Tuesday nigh
  
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• Construction underway for new Roswell middle school

  23-12-2022 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell school built in 1953 will soon be replaced. Construction is underway on the new Mesa Middle School.The two-story, 80-thousand-square-foot building will include 28 high-tech classrooms with new furniture.Principal Jamie Watson said it will be a major upgrade compared to the existing school.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHisto
  
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• Mexico offers reward for man accused of killing 3 sex workers in Tijuana

  23-12-2022 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- The Baja California State Attorney General's office says they have identified a suspected serial killer responsible for the murders of at least three women in Tijuana.Now they have to find him, said Iván Carpio Sánchez, Baja's chief prosecutor.Carpio Sánchez says the suspect's name is Brayan.
  While he did not provide a last name, Tijuana's investigative journal Zeta, has identified him as Brayan Andrade Rivera of California.A spokesperson for the
  
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• Arctic air continues in eastern New Mexico through Friday

  23-12-2022 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  An arctic air mass has brought dangerously cold temperatures to eastern New Mexico. The bitterly cold air and wind chills will stick around through Saturday morning.
  A strong arctic cold front has brought dramatically colder temperatures across eastern New Mexico Thursday. Air temperatures fell into the single digits in Clayton today with wind chills as low as -35°. Temperatures have now fallen below freezing across the entire eastern half of the state Thursday evening. Winds will relax some
  
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• 1 charged in relation to UNM shooting will be released while awaiting trial

  23-12-2022 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A student of UNM was arrested in connection to a campus attack involving NMSU player Mike Peake. Now, he will be released ahead of trial.Eli-sha Upshaw is accused of being the one on surveillance video carrying a bat and hitting peak several times in the knees. Video shows moment missing girl is found on Albuquerque busPolice said after the shooting, Upshaw and Jonathan Smith fled the scene, broke into Coronado Hall, and changed clothes before throwing them in a ra
  
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• Native American man files lawsuit after tased by ranger at Petroglyph site

  23-12-2022 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cell phone and police video of a Native American man being tased by a park ranger at the Petroglyph National Monument gained national attention. Now, the man who got tased is suing, claiming his religious freedom was violated. Video of a Petroglyph National Monument park ranger tasing Navajo and Oneida Marine veteran Darrell House shocked Indigenous communities across the nation. On Wednesday, House filed a lawsuit for the damages.  Rio Rancho neighbors have q
  
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• 6,000 migrants stuck in Tijuana shelters, waiting for asylum restrictions to lift

  23-12-2022 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- A shelter set up to house expelled Venezuelan families has remained open beyond its intended closing date out of necessity, the head of Tijuana's Migrant Affairs Office said.The shelter was slated to close the first week of December, but will remain open until the end of the year, said Enrique Lucero, director of the city's Migrant Affairs Office."We'll finish out the year with the migrants, we still don't have a place to transfer them to because other shelters are all
  
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• City of Albuquerque's media channel launches new feature series

  23-12-2022 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Normally known for showing meetings, the City of Albuquerque's media channel, once known as GOV TV, has launched a new series. It highlights some of Albuquerque's most creative people and interesting places.
  "Really, our goal here is to use media, to use narratives, to use filmmaking techniques to tell the narratives right of our city, and the stories that oftentimes maybe don't get told," said Anthony Rodriguez, senior video production specialist with One Albuqu
  
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• Albuquerque Solid Waste Department looking to hire during worker shortage

  23-12-2022 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the city's most vital departments is in need of employees."All the positions on the driving end are really short. There's a lot of other vacancies," said Ernest Pacheco, a supervisor in the city's Solid Waste Department.East Mountain I-40 drivers encountering more rumble stripsThe city's Solid Waste Department is made up of 542 positions. Right now, it has more than 100 vacancies. When fully staffed, it has 173 collections drivers. Currently, it is do
  
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