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• APD uses GPS to catch accused bank robbers

  16-02-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said they caught two bank robbers in the act.Bill to control wild horses in New Mexico moves forwardAPD said its Auto Theft Unit was doing undercover surveillance on a vehicle stolen from the Sunport car rental lot early Tuesday morning.The detectives used the vehicle's GPS to track the vehicle as it drove to several banks, including the US Bank on Louisiana. They claimed they saw a man with a limp carry a paper note i
  
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• Carlsbad woman arrested for post office bomb threat

  16-02-2023 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Carlsbad woman has been arrested. She is accused of making a bomb threat at the post office.Police responded to the facility around 4:10 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of the threat. Farmington man sentenced to 33 years for murdering his girlfriendPatrons and staff were already evacuated when the officers arrived, but they said Annica Jacobo was still inside. They eventually got her to surrender.Police said no one was injured. If anyone has extra info
  
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• From opera houses to drive-ins: A history of Albuquerque movie theaters

  16-02-2023 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque has had dozens of movie theaters come and go in its history. Some have been demolished, some are still standing, and some only lasted a few months. Needless to say, from the Orpheum to High Ridge, a lot of tickets and popcorn have been sold across the Duke City.First Movie TheaterAccording to local film historian Jeff Berg, the first films shown in Albuquerque were probably at the Grant's Opera House at Third St. and Central Ave. in 1898 showing
  
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• 86-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash near Magdalena

  16-02-2023 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are reporting an 86-year-old man who has died in a single-vehicle crash in Socorro County. Officers responded around 11:00 a.m. on February 15 to a vehicle on Highway 60 at mile marker 103 outside of Magdalena. Albuquerque driver involved in crash on I-40 struck by passing vehicleThey say a 2001 Ford truck driven by a 65-year-old man was going west on the highway when they hit a patch of ice, went off the roadway, and crashed. Basi
  
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• Wildfire recovery bills introduced during 56th New Mexico Legislature Session

  16-02-2023 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Bills to bolster the recovery efforts from two wildfires last year are making their way through the Roundhouse.Senate Bill 430 would set aside $20 million to help those affected by the McBride Fire, which burned more than 6-thousand acres in the Ruidoso area, destroying 200 homes.Story continues below:Crime: New Mexico man’s probation exchanged for years-long sentenceNew Mexico: PHOTOS: Latest storm leaves parts of New Mexico covered in snowTop Story: New Mex
  
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• Behind the scenes video shows U.S. Marshals' recent Albuquerque fugitive operation

  16-02-2023 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released video from the U.S. Marshals Service gives a behind the scenes look at some of the nearly 90 arrests taskforce teams made in the metro-area over the last month. The arrests were made as part of a national, 30-day initiative called "Operation North Star II."A video package compiled by the U.S. Marshals Service shows three of the arrests made in and around Albuquerque. Video shows taskforce officers arresting a man on the side of a road, another
  
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• New Mexico businesswoman wins $10,000 DOVE chocolate grant

  16-02-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dove Chocolate just announced the winners of its 2023 DOVEInstaGrantsprogram and one of the winning businesswomen is from New Mexico. Isabel Last won this year's program through the pitch of her program, "Faena," which teaches users Spanish through an immersive story-filled video game.DOVE Chocolate launched the second year of its DOVE InstaGrants program in December 2022. The campaign is designed to empower women entrepreneurs and support their businesses wit
  
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• Farmington man sentenced to 33 years for murdering his girlfriend

  16-02-2023 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday morning Jerry Jay was sentenced to 33 years in prison for the murder of Cecilia Finona. Finona, 59, disappeared on May 30, 2019, and was missing for more than a week. Jay was accused of using Finona's bank card in Farmington; Window Rock; Kingman, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
  More than two years later, in February of 2021, Finona's body was found in Clark County, Nevada. Jerry Jay who was at that time in custody for credit card fra
  
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• House minority leader to visit South Texas border

  16-02-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday plans to visit the South Texas border town of Laredo to meet with local leaders "about the challenges and opportunities facing border communities," according to a news release.Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, talks during his weekly on-camera news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 26, 2023.U.S. Rep. Henry CuellarMcCarthy to lead congressional delegation to southern
  
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• ABQ BioPark offers summer teaching positions

  16-02-2023 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico BioPark Society has full-time and part-time job opportunities available for educators this summer at the ABQ BioPark. Positions are funded through the NM BioPark Society and are available at the Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden.
  Educators must attend paid training in May and must be available to work Jun. 5 through Jul. 28. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the full-day camps and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1
  
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• Fight between two groups led to El Paso mall shooting, police say

  16-02-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A shooting that left one person dead and three others injured Wednesday at Cielo Vista Mall was the result of a confrontation between two groups of people, El Paso police said.“It was a random encounter between two groups at the mall. A confrontation at the food court area at Cielo Vista and that’s where it was isolated to,” El Paso Police Interim Chief Peter Pacillas said on Thursday.Police said the shooting was preceded by a verbal and p
  
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• Texas woman sentenced after hiding meth near stomach, claiming to be pregnant

  16-02-2023 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman who attempted to smuggle meth into the United States near her abdomen while claiming to be pregnant has now been sentenced to prison, federal records show.Laura Imelda Soto, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced to just over three years in federal prison Thursday in connection to a charge of importing a controlled substance, federal records show.On Aug. 16, 2022, Soto entered the country through the Hidalgo Port of Entry via the pedestrian lane, a criminal
  
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• Bill to control wild horses in New Mexico moves forward

  16-02-2023 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of New Mexico's legislators are hoping to address what they see as a big problem in the state: free-roaming horses. Thursday, legislators debated a bill to help control the horses.Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Sen. Brenda G. McKenna (D-Bernalillo & Sandoval) and Rep. Matthew McQueen (D-Sandoval and Santa Fe), looks to address overpopulations of wild horses. Electric vehicles could become cheaper in New Mexico"While there are free-roaming horses in
  
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• Shelter in place issued at Volcano Vista High School due to police activity

  16-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A shelter in place has been ordered for Volcano Vista High School, according to a tweet fromAlbuquerque Public Schools.Albuquerque Police say officers responded to the high school after reports of a shooting at the school. Police say there is no evidence of a shooting happening at the school at this time.
  According to APD they got a call form an out of state number about a possible shooting. They say officers contacted the principal of the school and o
  
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• Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoax

  16-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several New Mexico schools received hoax shooting calls Thursday afternoon. Volcano Vista High School, Bernalillo High School, Rio Rancho High School and Santa Fe High School all received similar calls about a shooting on campus.
  The Albuquerque Police Department responded to Volcano Vista High School Thursday afternoon, after reports of a shooting at the school. According to APD, they got a call from an out-of-state number about a possible shooting. La
  
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• APD: Shooting call at Volcano Vista High School appears to be hoax

  16-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to Volcano Vista High School Thursday afternoon, after reports of a shooting at the school. According to APD, they got a call from an out-of-state number about a possible shooting. Police say the call appears to be a hoax.APD says officers contacted school officials and responded to the school and there were no injuries or evidence of a shooting. Volcano Vista High School, Tierra Antigua Elementary School, and
  
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• APD: Shooting call at Volcano Vista High School a hoax

  16-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to Volcano Vista High School Thursday afternoon, after reports of a shooting at the school. According to APD, they got a call from an out-of-state number about a possible shooting. Police say the call appears to be a hoax.APD says officers contacted school officials and responded to the school and there were no injuries or evidence of a shooting. Volcano Vista High School, Tierra Antigua Elementary School, and
  
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• Tesla recalling 362,000 vehicles due to crash risk caused by self-driving software

  16-02-2023 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Tesla, Inc. is recalling 362,758 vehicles in the U.S. because its Full Self-Driving Beta software may cause a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.The recall impacts certain 2016-2023 Model S and Model X Teslas, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.NHTSA said the software may allow a vehicle to travel straight through an intersection while
  
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• Walmart closing some 'underperforming' locations: The complete list so far

  16-02-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Walmart has confirmed it is shutting down seven stores over profitability concerns after a "thorough review process."Walmart confirmed the closure of five locations across three states last week. Among those was a store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that was described as "underperforming" in a statement to Nexstar's KRQE.Other impacted locations included a store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and three in the Chicago area. Nexstar’s WGN reports two of the stores in Chicago di
  
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• Walmart closing some 'underperforming' locations

  16-02-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Walmart has confirmed it is shutting down seven stores over profitability concerns after a "thorough review process."Walmart confirmed the closure of five locations across three states to Nexstar last week. Among those was a store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that was described as "underperforming" in a statement to Nexstar's KRQE.Other impacted locations included a store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and three in the Chicago area. Nexstar’s WGN reports two of the stores in
  
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• New Mexico Walmart to close along with 'underperforming' locations: The complete list so far

  16-02-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A week after confirming the closure of nearly half a dozen stores, Walmart says it will close two additional "underperforming" locations after a "thorough review process."Walmart announced the closure of five locations across three states last week. Among those was a store in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that was described as "underperforming" in a statement to Nexstar's KRQE.Other impacted locations included a store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and three in the Chicago area. Nexstar’s
  
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• Trial continues for men accused in murder of two Albuquerque teens

  16-02-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for the men accused of torturing and killing two Albuquerque teens in 2018.  The suspects that are on trial are Stephen Goldman Jr., Julio Almentero, and Jimmie Atkins. All three men are accused of murder, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence.
  On the night of the incident, 15-year-old Colin Romero and 14-year-old Ahmen Lateef told friends they were going to buy marijuana and a gun. However, the boys ended up being abducted, t
  
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• LIVE: Biden on Chinese balloon, other flying objects

  16-02-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden will address the nation live at 2 p.m. ET to address the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down earlier this month.The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down on Feb. 4 over the Atlantic Ocean and military divers have been recovering debris to better understand the technology. The incident has heightened tensions between China and the U.S., with China maintaining the balloon was a civilian weather balloon blown off course.Three additional unexplained
  
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• Biden: No sudden increase in flying objects

  16-02-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden said his administration was acting with an abundance when shooting down three unidentified objects over the past weekend and defended his decision to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon in a press conference on Thursday.The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down on Feb. 4 over the Atlantic Ocean and military divers have been recovering debris to better understand the technology. The incident has heightened tensions between China and the U.S.,
  
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• Biden: No evidence of a sudden increase in flying objects

  16-02-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden said his administration was acting with an abundance of caution when shooting down three unidentified objects over the past weekend and defended his decision to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon in a press conference on Thursday.The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down on Feb. 4 over the Atlantic Ocean and military divers have been recovering debris to better understand the technology. The incident has heightened tensions between China and
  
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• Prescribed burn planned in Socorro County through March

  16-02-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office will burn areas east of Socorro between Monday, Feb. 27, and Friday, Mar. 31 in cooperation with private landowners. Up to 800 acres of grass and brush will be burned according to the Bureau of Land Management.
  The burn will take place in three separate units. The first two burn units are located three to 12 miles north of U.S. Highway 380 and about 16 miles east-southeast of Socorro. The third burn unit
  
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• Disney themed children's toys recalled over choking hazard

  16-02-2023 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  EAST WINDSOR, N.J. (WXIN) -- Toys meant to be children's first toy figurines are being recalled over a risk of choking.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves “My First” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Stitch Figurines. The figurines, which measure about 4.25 to 5.25 inches high, are made of soft vinyl, and some have a bead rattle. Children’s pajamas recalled over burn riskThe recall was initiated after Kids Preferred received 10 reports
  
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• Electric vehicles could become cheaper in New Mexico

  16-02-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – What does the future of electric vehicles look like in New Mexico? It could be a future with more affordable "EVs" if a bill to offer tax credits continues making progress.House Bill 412, sponsored by a handful of Democratic legislators, would provide a tax credit to help make electric vehicles affordable for New Mexicans. The bill proposes a $2,500 credit for each purchase or $4,000 for low-income households (making under 200% percent the federal poverty
  
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• Most popular boy names in the '00s in New Mexico

  16-02-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 00s in New Mexico using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New Mexico from 2000 to 2009.Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that. Most popular girl na
  
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• DEA: Drug cartels using Snapchat, other social media to target children

  16-02-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Lawmakers on Wednesday discussed how Mexican cartels are using social media as a "superhighway of drugs" to bring fentanyl to the U.S.Experts called for a change in tech companies after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said these cartels are targeting young Americans through social media platforms, fueling the fentanyl epidemic."The cartels understand that if someone dies from taking their deadly fentanyl, that there are 100 million other users on Snapchat that they
  
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• Where can drivers in Albuquerque get discounted gas on Thursday?

  16-02-2023 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers in Albuquerque will have a chance to save some money on gas Thursday. During Circle K Fuel Day, participating locations in Albuquerque will be offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. KRQE News 13 Gas Tracker"Our biggest commitment to our customers is providing value without sacrificing quality," Circle K Division VP, Rocky Mountains Business Unit, Mark Tate said in a release. To find participating locations, use the store l
  
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• Paramount+ to raise subscription prices

  16-02-2023 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Watching the newest season of "Yellowstone" will soon be more expensive: Paramount+ is planning subscription price increases later this year, the company announced Thursday.
  Currently, the streaming service — which includes shows and movies from CBS and Paramount — offers three subscription plans, as well as two bundles with Showtime. With its most affordable plan being just $4.99 a month, Paramount+ is one of the cheapest streaming services available.
  But, accordin
  
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• Children's pajamas recalled over burn risk

  16-02-2023 17:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WXIN) -- More than 7,000 sets of pajamas are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves children’s 100% polyester fleece zip-up pajamas sold nationwide from January 2019 through September 2022.The pajamas have a hood, two functional front pockets and ribbed wrist and ankle cuffs. They were sold in children’s sizes 2 through 14 in Black Bear, Moose on Red and Buffalo Plaid print
  
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• Learn computer skills with Adelante Development Center

  16-02-2023 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adelante Development Center is working to bridge the digital divide for seniors, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged populations through its DiverseIT program. The program is offering free computer classes in partnership with the City of Albuquerque Senior Affairs. Explora adult night focuses on Science of WineThe courses will be held at local senior and multi-generational centers. The goal of the program is to provide computer access and traini
  
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• Learn to monitor your blood pressure with the YMCA

  16-02-2023 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The YMCA of Central New Mexico is offering free enrollment to its four-month blood pressure self-monitoring program. The program typically costs $45 but for the month of February, it is being offered free of charge.
  The self-monitoring program is offered in person or virtually on Zoom where it will teach participants how to properly take their blood pressure at home, how to lower stress to impact blood pressure, and how to make other healthy nutrition change
  
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• Cadbury searching for rescue pet to star in 2023 Easter ad

  16-02-2023 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Do you have a cute rescue pet and a pair of bunny ears? If so, your rescue pet could be a star this Easter.
  The Cadbury Bunny Tryouts are back for a fifth year, and this year, Cadbury is looking for one special rescue pet to star in the ad.Sweet Saturdays come to the Museum of Natural History and ScienceSubmissions are open through Feb. 23, and the ad is set to air in March.
  You can upload a photo of your rescue pet wearing bunny ears and complete the entry form online.
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• At 103-years-old, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball

  16-02-2023 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again — "I’ve got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for the day ahead, she reads the Gospel on her tablet.“I guess there aren’t too many 103-year-old nuns using iPads these days – there aren’t too many 103-year-olds, period,” she writes in her memoir that will be published Feb. 28. “But I’m pretty comfortable with moder
  
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• Ryan Seacrest announces departure from ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’; new co-host already confirmed

  16-02-2023 15:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Producer, radio host and TV personality Ryan Seacrest is planning to exit “Live With Kelly and Ryan” in the coming months, he announced on Thursday’s episode.Seacrest, 48, has co-hosted the ABC morning show for just under six years, replacing Michael Strahan in 2017.He will be succeeded by Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos.“I’m going to miss my work wife and all the laughter we share,” Seacrest wrote on social media. “When I signed o
  
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• How La Niña ending will impact spring weather in your state

  16-02-2023 15:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The National Weather Service released its predictions Thursday for the first spring in a few years without the presence of La Niña.
  There's an 85% to 95% chance La Niña ends this spring, but that doesn't mean El Niño takes over immediately. Instead, we're most likely to shift into an "ENSO neutral" pattern, meaning neither La Niña nor El Niño is present.
  That's a challenge of sorts for meteorologists as they create long-range forecasts. The ab
  
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• Lawmakers spar over lumping nation's opioid crisis with illegal immigration

  16-02-2023 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  WESLACO, Texas (Border Report) -- A cadre of House Republicans came to the South Texas border on Wednesday and held the first field hearing of the new Congress on what they dubbed "President Biden's Border Crisis is a Public Health Crisis."Eighteen members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, including three Democrats, took part in the joint field hearing of the Health Subcommittee, and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, which was at times contentious and starkly divided by
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Trial continues, NMSU hazing, Cold day, Bad behavior, Isotopes promotions

  16-02-2023 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Santa Fe Police: Man stuns woman with device to steal from herNew Mexico State Police sergeant accused of rapeRoundhouse Roundup: Fire recovery, wild horse controlNew Mexico bill aimed at keeping violent offenders in jail tabledNew Mexico green lights eight new qualified film production facilitiesRed states join push to legalize magic mushrooms for therapyChina, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women
  Thursday's Five Facts[1] Trial underway for men accused in
  
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• Frigid air and dangerously cold temperatures in New Mexico

  16-02-2023 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is frigid across the state, with dangerously cold temperatures in northern New Mexico. Wind chill temperatures are in the negative teens and negative twenties in several northern spots.Forecast Continues Below
  Education: New Mexico district invites parents to school to get to know students betterCrime: Former New Mexico school bus driver sentenced for enticement of childNew Mexico: Gila National Forest workers prepare for prescribed burnsAlbuq
  
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• Ford halts production, shipments of electric F-150 after battery fire

  16-02-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.Production at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, has been stopped until at least the end of next week.The automaker said in a statement Wednesday night it has no reason to believe electric pickups already in use by customers are affected by the battery issue.“By the end of ne
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Fire recovery, wild horse control

  16-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last year, fires such as the Black Fire and the McBride Fire damaged homes and landscapes. Now, New Mexico's legislators are looking at ways to help communities recover.Fire fundsThursday, February 16, legislators in the Senate Conservation Committee are scheduled to consider two bills to fund wildfire recovery efforts. Together, the two bills would put over $23 million towards recovery. Will New Mexicans get a legal right to a clean environment?Senate Bill 334
  
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• Red states join push to legalize magic mushrooms for therapy

  16-02-2023 12:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANDY, Utah (AP) — Shawn Blymiller spent 10 years of feeling mostly numbed while prescribed traditional anti-depressants, trudging through his day-to-day life as a suburban Salt Lake City father of two kids balancing the obligations of family and work selling technology software.When his son was diagnosed as having special needs a few years later, the stress became increasingly difficult to endure. So like many with treatment-resistant depression, Blymiller, 39, sought out alternatives and
  
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• How much snow did ski resorts get recently?

  16-02-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  (KRQE) -- Snow totals in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado continue to impress after recent storms.Ski Santa Fe reported 37 inches in the last storm and said their base is now up to an impressive 80 inches. PHOTOS: Latest storm leaves parts of New Mexico covered in snowAngel Fire Ski Resort is reporting 10 inches in the last day with a snow depth of 34 inches.The Taos Ski Valley announced they got more than a foot of snow.
  
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• New Mexico bill aimed at keeping violent offenders in jail tabled

  16-02-2023 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been the subject of fierce debate for years: how to decide when a defendant is too dangerous to let out on the streets while awaiting trial.“I start with the very basic premise of this. With a history of violent offenses where there has been the convictions of violent offenses, for example, and they are, again, accused of violent offenses. How can we let that person out in the community and ensure the safety of the community?” said Bernalillo
  
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• Santa Fe Police: Man stuns woman with device to steal from her

  16-02-2023 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police arrested a man they said attacked a woman with a stun device in a parking lot before stealing from her. The incident happened Wednesday morning.Around 9:03 a.m., police responded to a call about a robbery in a Target parking lot along Zafarano Drive.The woman told police that while she was putting her groceries and child in her vehicle, a man stunned her and stole her purse and other valuables. She was treated at the scene for minor injurie
  
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• Chase Ealey aims for record at USATF Indoor Championship

  16-02-2023 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos native Chase Ealey is coming off a season where she became the first American woman to win a world title in shot put. For 2023, she has lofty goals yet again.
  The USA Track and Field Indoor Championships are set to take place at the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend, and Ealey wants to put on a show on her home soil. UNM hosts ribbon cutting for new sculpture at Central and Girard"My whole goal this indoor season was going to be to smash
  
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• Bare-knuckle debut could be final fight of Diego Sanchez's career

  16-02-2023 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fight week is here for BKFC Knuckle Mania 3, and the fighters are ready to finally step into the squared circle. The highly anticipated co-main event of the evening between former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez and former WBA world champion Austin Trout could be the final bout of Sanchez's career."It could be my last fight, the way the world is going right now," said Sanchez. "I feel like God's coming back, and I'm rapture-ready."Story continues below:Crime: FBI
  
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