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• Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center shifts to for-profit staffing firm

  17-01-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is making a shift in how it bills patients and employs doctors. The hospital is partnering up with a private staffing company which it says will not change the patient experience. Story continues below:Legislature: State legislators hoping to axe certain driver’s license suspension feesAlbuquerque: SWAT situation closes South Valley roadTop Story: Albuquerque Police arrest former House candidate tied to shootings at el
  
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• Albuquerque recognized as 'Top Food City to Travel to in 2023'

  17-01-2023 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque was recognized in Eater Magazine and was named one of the top cities in the world to travel to in 2023. "Albuquerque was included among ten other destinations and is one of only two U.S. cities included (in addition to Asheville, North Carolina)," said Lara Brockway from Visit Albuquerque.Visit Albuquerque provides events to do in the month of JanuaryEater Magazine recognized 25 Albuquerque restaurants. The Albuquerque section in the magazine was
  
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• Taos Pueblo artists showcased at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  17-01-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three Taos Pueblo artists will soon have their work on display at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Clay Line of the Red Willow People showcases the pottery of Angie Yazzie, the paintings of newcomer Brian Taaffe, and the photography of Deborah Luja.Story continues below:Legislature: State legislators hoping to axe certain driver’s license suspension feesAlbuquerque: SWAT situation closes South Valley roadTop Story: Albuquerque Police arrest former Ho
  
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• Flights between Albuquerque and Las Cruces now available

  17-01-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Direct flights between Albuquerque and Las Cruces are now underway. Advanced Airlines started the flights this week.One-day tickets are $70 plus tax, while round-trip cost around $180. "I have a lot of family here in Las Cruces and we live in Albuquerque, so that would make our travel time way shorter than what it is right now," said one traveler.Story continues below:Legislature: State legislators hoping to axe certain driver’s license suspension feesAlbuque
  
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• Why China's potential economic rebound could boost the US

  17-01-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  China could bounce back from its pandemic reopening swoon both stronger and sooner than expected, offering a rare source of optimism for the U.S. economy amid rising recession fears.The Chinese economy grew just 3 percent in 2022 and rose at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter, according to statistics released Monday by Beijing. While that's sharply down from its 8.1 percent expansion in 2021, both the annual and quarterly growth rates beat expectations and offered hope for a swi
  
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• TSA confiscates an anti-tank weapon from passenger's luggage at Texas airport

  17-01-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the San Antonio International Airport confiscated a portable anti-tank rifle from a male passenger’s checked luggage Monday, according to a Twitter post.
  The passenger was scheduled to fly from San Antonio to Las Vegas, where he planned to attend the Shooting and Hunting Outdoor Trade Show. He was planning to exhibit the weapon — a de-militarized 84MM Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle — at
  
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• Blue Cross Blue Shield gives tips to stay motivated to workout

  17-01-2023 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Year, New You, many people make New Year's resolutions to get more exercise and lose weight. However, it can be hard to stay on track with your goals. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's medical director, Dr. Diana Weber provided some tips for staying consistent.American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidance on childhood obesityThese are some tips:
  When it comes to sticking to a fitness resolution, it's all about motivation.
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• Kerry Sanders retiring from NBC News

  17-01-2023 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  Longtime Florida-based correspondent Kerry Sanders is retiring from NBC News.
  Sanders, who joined NBC in 1991, announced his retirement Tuesday on the "Today" show, a program his reports have appeared on for decades.
  "You have brightened our mornings, Kerry, on screen and off, and we cannot let you go without celebrating your many, many highlights," host Savannah Guthrie told Sanders before the network played a montage of the reporter's work over a three-decade career.
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• When is the right time to give my child cold medicine?

  17-01-2023 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich (WLNS) -- Do you have a little one with a cough or cold?If so, doctors with Mayo Clinic want you to know that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are for treating symptoms of coughs and colds, but not the underlying disease.Research suggests that these medicines have not been proven to work any better than placebos.Doctors also reported that these medications have potentially serious side effects, including fatal overdoses in children younger than 2 years old. Enrollment ends
  
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• New Mexico Republicans respond to Governor's State of the State address

  17-01-2023 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Republican lawmakers are expected to respond to Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 2023 State of the State address during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Senate Republican Leader Greg Baca is slated to deliver the response shortly after the Governor finishes speaking.KRQE News 13 will livestream the address on this page. Coverage is expected to begin roughly 15 minutes after the end of Governor Lujan Grisham's address. Governor
  
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• Greta Thunberg detained amid protests at coal mine in Germany

  17-01-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- German authorities detained Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday amid protests at a coal mine in the country.A spokesperson for the local Aachen police told Sky News the 20-year-old activist was among a group of protesters who allegedly “stormed” toward the face of the Garzweiler open-cast mine, which officials described as “steep and extremely dangerous.”According to multiple reports, authorities said at least one protester jumped into the min
  
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• Nuclear Museum hosting STEAM Day

  17-01-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The Nuclear Museum in Albuquerque is inviting the community to come out for their Discover STEAM Day on February 18. New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard honors fallen nursesVisitors will take part in hands-on activities directed by local engineers, physicists, and technicians from organizations such as Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico. The event is open to
  
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• Another storm arrives in New Mexico

  17-01-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a wet day across the state, but it really depends on location whether there is snow or rain falling to the surface. To the north and west, along with higher elevations, snow continues to accumulate as temperatures are right around freezing. To the south, east, and even across the Rio Grande Valley, temperatures are too warm so precipitation is falling as rain. Rain with push across the eastern plains this afternoon while snow falls over the northern mount
  
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• Legislative Finance Committee gives update on New Mexico homelessness

  17-01-2023 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the 2023 lawmaking session underway, the Legislative Finance Committee has released a status update on a key issue affecting many communities: homelessness. They note that while homelessness is down statewide, long-term solutions are lacking.According to the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) update, homelessness has actually decreased. "Over the last decade, the number of homeless people in New Mexico has declined by one-third and poverty has decreased b
  
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• Man who led New Mexico police on 40-mile chase takes plea deal

  17-01-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Joseph Gomez, a suspected drunk driver who led police on long chase will avoid jail time after taking a plea deal. The chase, from June 2021, topped speeds of 100 mph and covered more than 40 miles. Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalThe chase started when Gomez sped past a police officer on I-40 near Wyoming. Eventually turned off in Moriarty where he hit a curb. Gomez was arrested soon after he crashed, after trying to flee on foot. He
  
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• New Mexico Democratic leadership discusses legislative session priorities

  17-01-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Amid the start of the 2023 legislative session in Santa Fe, New Mexico Democrats are expected to address their legislative priorities in a news conference Monday morning. The news conference is expected to be among leaders of the party, which is expected to helmed by a new House Speaker.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 11 a.m. Roundhouse Roundup: What to expect on day one of New Mexico
  
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• Madonna announces 2023 tour dates, will span 40 years of music

  17-01-2023 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Madonna is hitting the road and taking her entire catalog along with her.
  The Material Girl announced her upcoming tour, Madonna: The Celebration Tour, on Instagram Tuesday morning with a nod to her groundbreaking film "Truth or Dare."Diplo, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Eric Andre, and Amy Schumer make cameos in the short film in which Schumer dares Madonna to go on a world tour to perform all of her hits spanning four decades.Story continues below:Legislature: State legislators
  
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• Two people hospitalized following crash in Valencia County

  17-01-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Valencia County Fire Department responded to car accident with serious injuries Thursday morning, according to the VCFD Facebook page. VCFD says the accident happened on the Manzano Expressway at Airport Rd.
  According to VCFD two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to find an alternate route. No other information on the crash has been released.
  
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• Governor Lujan Grisham delivers 2023 New Mexico State of the State speech

  17-01-2023 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Entering her second term as New Mexico's chief executive, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is slated to deliver her annual State of the State address this afternoon on day one of the 60-day, 2023 legislative session. The Governor is expected to give her speech sometime after the session begins at 12 p.m.KRQE News 13 will livestream the Governor's address here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin sometime after the session begins around noon. KRQE Pod
  
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• Schedule a Valentine's Day surprise with Isotopes mascot, Orbit

  17-01-2023 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Packages for Orbit's Valentine's Day Surprise are on sale. The Albuquerque Isotopes mascot will be personally delivering cards and treats around the city. Staffing shortages create dire situation for New Mexico pet ownersPackages start at $80 and include a box of chocolates, a large decorated cookie, valentine's day card, a picture with Orbit and two tickets to an Isotopes game. In-person deliveries are set for February 13 and 14. Deliveries will take place
  
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• Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?

  17-01-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — Many of us may have stored extra at-home COVID-19 tests in case they are needed in the future, but what should you do if the kit is past its expiration date?According to the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 49 out of 52 jurisdictions (the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) have counties with high or medium risk for COVID-19. Hawaii, Maine and Wyoming are the only ones with all counties at low levels.
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• Roundhouse Roundup: What to expect on day one of New Mexico's 2023 legislative session

  17-01-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico's 2023 lawmaking session begins at the state capitol today at noon. There are billions of dollars up for grabs in the annual budgeting process and a wide range of proposed bills to debate.It's a 60-day session, and not all the work will happen on day one. So, what will lawmakers and officials be doing as the session starts? New Mexico 2023 legislative session: What you need to knowToday: State of the State
  Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will g
  
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• Man tries to abduct barista from coffee stand's drive-thru window, video shows

  17-01-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Police in Auburn, Washington, are searching for a man who attempted to abduct a barista through the drive-thru window of a coffee shop.The incident, which took place early on Monday morning, was caught on the shop’s surveillance camera.As seen in the video, the barista appears to be handing the suspect his change when he grabs hold of her arm, yanks her toward him, and tries to ensnare her head or arm with a “looped ziptie device,” as police described it in a
  
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• Judge denies class action status for fired Twitter employees

  17-01-2023 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  A group of laid-off Twitter employees must drop their class action lawsuit against the company, which accuses the social media giant of skipping out on its promised severance pay, according to a ruling from a federal judge on Friday.U.S. District Judge James Donato told the employees that they had to instead make their claim in private arbitration, citing their employment contract with the company.The ruling said the contract provided the employees an opportunity to opt out of non-mandatory arbi
  
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• UT-Austin bans TikTok access on campus networks

  17-01-2023 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin said Monday TikTok is now blocked on any device connected to the university's networks.
  "You are no longer able to access TikTok on any device if you are connected to the university via its wired or WIFI networks," an email to UT faculty and staff said Monday morning.This action follows Gov. Greg Abbott's December directive to ban the use of TikTok on any government-issued devices. In the following days, UT said all university employees mus
  
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• WATCH: Fastest Corvette ever is all-wheel-drive gas-electric hybrid

  17-01-2023 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The fastest Corvette ever made comes out later this year, and it’s not powered soley by a howling V8.The E-Ray is a gas electric hybrid, the first all-wheel-drive version of Chevrolet's storied sports car with the front wheels running on an electric motor and the traditional 6.2-liter V8 powering the back. Best Car To Buy 2023: Cars that missed the cutAimed at affluent buyers who want new technology in the top-line Chevrolet sports car, the $104,000 E-Ray jerks your he
  
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• I-40 eastbound at Eubank reopen after fatal crash

  17-01-2023 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – I-40 is back open after a fatal crash on I-40 eastbound at Eubank Blvd. had all lanes closed Tuesday morning.
  Details are limited, but one person died in the accident and another person is hospitalized. Police say they are investigating the accident, no other information is available.
  
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• Fatal crash on I-40 eastbound at Eubank has all lanes closed

  17-01-2023 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fatal crash on I-40 eastbound at Eubank Blvd. has all lanes closed. The Albuquerque Police Department is on the scene. No other information about the crash has been released at this time.Drivers should seek alternate routes and expect delays. KRQE will provide an update when more information is released.
  
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• More Americans than ever putting off medical care due to cost: Gallup

  17-01-2023 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The percentage of Americans who postponed medical care cost payments due to cost has grown in the past year, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll, published on Tuesday, found that 38 percent of respondents said they have put off scheduled medical care payments due to cost, a 12-point increase from the past two years.The number also marks a new high with the previous high in 2014 and 2019 when 33 percent of those surveyed said that they have postponed scheduled medical care
  
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• El Niño: The history and impacts

  17-01-2023 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The latest update from the Climate Prediction Center shows an increasing probability of an El Niño pattern by late Summer 2023.Figure: January 2023 update on El Niño Southern Oscillation
  With a long-lasting La Niña in place for the last 3 years, many may now be familiar with the climatological pattern. But what about El Niño? What does La Niña's counterpart typically bring? KRQE Weather UpdatesEl Niño the basicsSimilar to La Niña,
  
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• Virginia woman tracks down long lost twin after three decades

  17-01-2023 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The past year has been anything but ordinary for Asha Rodney.
  After three decades, and with the help of resourceful strangers on the internet, Rodney tracked down a long-lost twin brother who lives halfway across the country.
  Rodney, 34, and her twin, Moses Cordova, were born in New York in 1988. Rodney said her mother became terminally ill, and had to put the two children up for adoption.
  Rodney was adopted by a family in Virginia and had little information ab
  
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• Actor Jeremy Renner says he's back home after snowplow accident

  17-01-2023 15:46 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) -- Actor Jeremy Renner says he’s back home after spending about two weeks in the hospital following a snowplow accident.Renner, known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his Oscar-nominated turn in “The Hurt Locker,” was being treated in an intensive care unit after the New Year’s Day incident. Jeremy Renner undergoes surgery after snow plow accidentRenner tweeted Monday night that he’s back home, where he watched the season premiere
  
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• Staffing shortages create dire situation for New Mexico pet owners

  17-01-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Finding care for some pets in New Mexico when it's most critical is becoming harder and harder. Staffing issues are forcing some vet clinics to change their hours and leaving limited options for pet owners.It's now a dire situation, throughout the entire state of New Mexico there is only one 24/7 emergency vet clinic. "I knew with human doctors we had this kind of shortage problem but you know I didn't really think bigger picture," said Michelle Holubiack. She had
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect arrested, Housing project, Snow and Rain, Proposed renovations, Unique collection

  17-01-2023 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Decades-old nuclear bomb set to be disposed at Kirtland Air Force BaseFamily of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalClovis man arrested in Amarillo on drug trafficking chargeWhat New Mexico lawmakers will focus on during the 2023 legislative sessionState AG wants special unit created to protect New Mexico childrenJudge denies motion to dismiss Taos compound terrorism chargesSWAT situation closes South Valley roadIdaho stabbing suspect not able to use insanity pl
  
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• More snow, rain and wind across New Mexico Tuesday

  17-01-2023 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – We are waking up to mountain snow showers and valley rain showers for the Tuesday morning commute. Scattered snow and rain will continue throughout the day, as a storm crosses the Rockies. Roads will be snow-covered and slick in the mountains, northwest NM, and southern Colorado.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Decades-old nuclear bomb set to be disposed at Kirtland Air Force BaseEducation: APS sets upcoming student outcome goalsNew Mexico: Navajo Nation town
  
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• What New Mexico lawmakers will focus on during the 2023 legislative session

  17-01-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting today, New Mexico lawmakers are back at the process of passing bills for a 60-day legislative session. Along with a new class of New Mexico House members, a returning class of state senators will join Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, as she begins her second term as the state's chief executive officer. APD arrests former House candidate tied to shootings at elected officials’ homesRecord oil revenues are expected to fuel a lot of discussion
  
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• Another winter storm on the way Tuesday

  17-01-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Yet another winter storm will impact New Mexico Tuesday. More rain and snow will develop in the early morning and linger into Wednesday morning.Heavy snow fell over the weekend through Monday across western and northern parts of New Mexico, but especially southwest Colorado. Over one foot of snow has fallen in some of these areas. Snow and rain continue to fall across parts of New Mexico tonight, but has briefly come to an end for most areas.
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• Woman keeps husband's memory alive with New Mexico musicians' help

  17-01-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It started with one guitar, a yard sale find in 2018 that has now turned into so much more. Pamela Marquez now has four mini electric guitars signed by 172 New Mexico musicians.
  Marquez and her late husband, Art, started collecting signatures four years ago, attending every concert they could throughout the state. It was something they loved to do, a hobby turned into a passion for the two. "He had the ability to see beyond the surface and I'm sure he saw how excit
  
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• State AG wants special unit created to protect New Mexico children

  17-01-2023 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – State Attorney General Raul Torrez says he wants to make a renewed push to protect the civil rights of children in the state. He says creating a special unit within his office would help protect children in dangerous homes by providing them with legal representation.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCrime: 1 charged after APD SWAT respons
  
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• Judge denies motion to dismiss Taos compound terrorism charges

  17-01-2023 05:51 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A joint motion filed by lawyers representing suspects facing terrorism has been denied. Five people are facing "providing material to support to terrorists" charges after a 2018 raid at a compound near Taos.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCrime: 1 charged after APD SWAT response Friday nightNew Mexico: New Mexico gas station employees h
  
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• SWAT situation closes South Valley road

  17-01-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office closed down an area in the South Valley earlier Monday. According to BCSO's Twitter page, the 600 block of Nowicki Lane was closed due to a heavy police presence. BernCo approves plan for $19M trail in South ValleyNews 13 crews were able to get shots of a SWAT team set up at that location. BCSO tweeted at 4:10 p.m. that it was an armed subject call and a single shot was fired from inside the home by someone suffering fr
  
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• One man dead after SWAT situation in Albuquerque's South Valley

  17-01-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 600 block of Nowicki Lane in the South Valley remains closed as Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office investigates following a SWAT situation. BCSO says they were called around noon Monday for a report of a man barricaded inside a home.BernCo approves plan for $19M trail in South ValleyOfficials say when deputies arrived, they determined a SWAT unit would be needed. After a nearly nine-hour standoff the team determined the man barricaded inside had died. Of
  
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• Sports Desk: Jaelen House earns MW Player of the week honors

  17-01-2023 04:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Men's Basketball is coming off a 76-67 victory over then #23, San Diego State. Good news continued to come in on Monday, as UNM guard Jaelen House was named player of the week by the Mountain West Conference.
  In the two UNM victories, House averaged 22 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while recording five assists and seven steals. In UNM's victory over SDSU, House led the Lobos with a season-high of 29 points.
  "You know, I think he was down on himself a
  
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• Multi-family project proposed for University Heights neighborhood

  17-01-2023 04:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A new multi-family housing project could be coming to the University Heights neighborhood near Girard Blvd. and Lead Ave. People behind the proposal are requesting a zoning change to allow a duplex at the current site to turn into a bigger multi-housing development for families. Neighbors like Roman Martinez say, with job growth welcoming more residents to the city, he's all for the development of the multi-family housing project. “Absolutel
  
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• Albuquerque lawmakers want Rail Yards fire station upgrade

  17-01-2023 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A city councilor would like to see a historic fire station restored. Councilor Isaac Benton is hoping to get funding to upgrade the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Fire Station.  The fire station has been a city landmark since 1987 and is one of the oldest fire stations in the city. Councilor Benton says the resolution is meant to preserve history. CNM classes to start at Rail Yards"This is one of the most important historic sites in the city of
  
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• Man federally charged for the shooting of border patrol agent near Animas

  17-01-2023 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A border patrol agent is lucky to be alive after coming under fire during a traffic stop. Now the suspect is facing federal charges.
  The Thursday morning traffic stop took a violent turn when bullets started flying. Roberto Esquivel is the man police say shot a border patrol agent on New Mexico Highway 146 near Animas on January 5. He's now facing four federal charges including the attempted murder of a U.S. officer. Santa Fe gets grant funding to support immigrant incl
  
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• Josh Torres opens 2023 with back to back bouts

  17-01-2023 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Josh "Pitbull" Torres is starting off 2023 with a bang, as he is scheduled to fight on two promotions in the same month. Torres will first fight on the February 4 "Rumble at Revel" fight card and then 20 days later, he will fight on a Tapia Promotions fight card at the Rio Rancho Events Center on February 24. It's a quick turnaround, but Torres is up for the challenge.
  "It's something that I did early in my career when I was fighting four-rounders, but now i
  
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• Rodrigo's Road to Recovery: Moriarty Wrestler in need

  17-01-2023 03:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rodrigo Armenta-Torres is an 8th grader that currently wrestles for the Moriarty High School team. Unfortunately, a freak accident occurred in his last match, where he ended up dislocating his hip and breaking his femur.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCrime: 1 charged after APD SWAT response Friday nightNew Mexico: New Mexico gas
  
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• State legislators hoping to axe certain driver's license suspension fees

  17-01-2023 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bipartisan effort is working its way through the Roundhouse to let people whose licenses are suspended get them back without having to pay a fee. As it stands now, if you're racking up a lot of tickets and not paying them, or don't show up in court, one of the consequences could be getting your license suspended—and you'd have to pay to get it back.
  However, this bill is trying to do away with that extra fee, as long as your offenses are minor. "Our current
  
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• More rain and snow on the way Tuesday

  17-01-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  Yet another winter storm will impact New Mexico Tuesday. More rain and snow will develop in the early morning and linger into Wednesday morning.
  Heavy snow fell over the weekend through Monday across western and northern parts of New Mexico, but especially southwest Colorado. Over 1 foot of snow has fallen in some of these areas. Snow and rain continue to fall across parts of New Mexico this evening, but will taper off later tonight.
  Another winter storm will impact the state beginning early Tue
  
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