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• Drones built in taxidermy birds for New Mexico Tech research

  17-02-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Decades ago, there were stories about the CIA strapping cameras to birds to collect intelligence. Today, new "bird tech" stories are emerging from southern New Mexico, this time aimed at making better drones by mimicking nature.An associate professor of mechanical engineering at New Mexico Tech, Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian is leading efforts at the school to develop optimized robotic systems. Part of that research recently lead Hassanalian to create flapping-wing dr
  
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• Ridin' with Smokey: Infamous bear mascot might be used for special license plates

  17-02-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – He's the bear who advocates for fire prevention. Now, Smokey Bear may get his own New Mexico license plate. UNM students produce award-winning film ‘Drifteen’Five state lawmakers have introduced a bill, known as House Bill 363, that could put Smokey's name and image onto a special plate, similar to the ones dedicated to causes or the state's university.The original Smokey was a burned bear cub rescued from the Capitan Mountains in 1950.The ad campaign t
  
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• Ridin' with Smokey: Famous bear mascot might be used for special license plates

  17-02-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – He's the bear who advocates for fire prevention. Now, Smokey Bear may get his own New Mexico license plate. UNM students produce award-winning film ‘Drifteen’Five state lawmakers have introduced a bill, known as House Bill 363, that could put Smokey's name and image onto a special plate, similar to the ones dedicated to causes or the state's university.The original Smokey was a burned bear cub rescued from the Capitan Mountains in 1950.The ad campaign t
  
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• New Mexico parents urged to update their children's vaccines

  17-02-2023 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging parents and guardians to check in with their children's healthcare providers to make sure their immunizations are up to date. NMDOH Deputy Secretary, Dr. Laura Parajon says it's a good time for parents to schedule the visits. "All vaccines are tested to make sure they are safe and effective. Immunization can save your child’s life from life-threatening illnesses like polio and measles,” said Parajon.Accordin
  
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• PFAS's history in New Mexico

  17-02-2023 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PFAS contamination is known for having caused big problems in the state. Firefighting foam used at Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases seeped into the groundwater, creating large plumes of toxic chemicals.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim’s Social Security benefitsNew Mexico: Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxKRQE Investigates: New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connectio
  
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• U.S. Marshals Services urges public to report phone scams

  17-02-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Following a slew of phone scams, the U.S. Marshals Service - District of New Mexico urges the public to report suspicious activity. Many phone-scam victims have reported getting calls from the Marshals Service's Albuquerque phone number asking for personal information like their address, social security number, date of birth, and bank account numbers.According to Jimmie Glisson, Deputy United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico, the scammers often claim t
  
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• Farmington High School lockdown lifted after reports of gun on campus

  17-02-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Early Friday afternoon on Feb. 17, Farmington High School went under an emergency lockdown. The lockdown took place due to reports of a weapon on campus. The lockdown began at 12:20 p.m. Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxThe Farmington Police Department conducted a sweep of the school and did not find any weapons on the campus. Once the school was cleared by police, Farmington Municipal Schools lifted the lockdown. The lockdown was lifted at 1:
  
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• Call for artwork: Sugar Skull Fun Run

  17-02-2023 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is looking for original artwork for the official image of the ninth annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in October of 2023. The county is seeking two-dimensional artwork for the image to be featured on the commemorative t-shirt, promotional materials, advertising, and social media.Submissions are due Monday, Apr. 3 at 5 p.m. and the call is open to New Mexico artists of all ages. The winning artist will be paid $250, and will also receive a complime
  
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• University of New Mexico opens new testing and research center

  17-02-2023 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Health Services is celebrating the grand opening of its new interdisciplinary substance use and brain injury center. The building is home to state of the art labs and clinical research testing spaces. New Mexico bill could end the lottery"The ISUBI facility is an exciting addition to UNM's research capabilities," Chair of the School of Medicine's Department of Neurosciences Bill Shuttleworth, PhD, said. The facility will provide
  
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• Los Alamos prepares for the release of film 'Oppenheimer'

  17-02-2023 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos County is gearing up for the upcoming Christopher Nolan film, "Oppenheimer," and working to cultivate relationships in order to share the "real" Los Alamos. Los Alamos is preparing to teach visitors the true stories behind the events featured in the "Oppenheimer" film.Team Oppie of Project Oppenheimer is a group of community members promoting thoughtful visitor experiences that lead to "extended, repeat, and referral" visits, according to Lo
  
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• Albuquerque man charged in fatal road rage shooting

  17-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are now saying an Albuquerque homicide was the result of a road rage shooting. Salvador Cervantes is charged with second degree murder in the January death of Christopher Hernandez.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim’s Social Security benefitsNew Mexico: Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxKRQE Investigates: New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection failComm
  
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• Tiger Woods slammed for passing tampon to Justin Thomas after outdriving him

  17-02-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Tiger Woods' return to action on Thursday has sparked backlash, but it's not for his golf game.
  While partaking in the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, fans noticed he passed a Tampax tampon to fellow golfer Justin Thomas.
  Woods is the tournament's host.
  On the ninth hole, Woods outdrove Thomas and gave him something as they walked down the fairway and eagle-eyed fans saw that it was the feminine product.
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• Tiger Woods apologizes for tampon prank on Justin Thomas

  17-02-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Tiger Woods issued an apology Friday amid growing backlash over what he called a prank during the first round of the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.On Thursday, fans noticed he passed a Tampax tampon to fellow golfer Justin Thomas after outdriving him.
  "Yeah, it was supposed to be all fun and games and obviously it hasn't turned out that way," Woods said. "If I offended anybody, it was not the case, it was just friends having fun.
  
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• PETA offers to pay for Wienermobile repair — if the vehicle goes vegan

  17-02-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (WPHL) – Following reports that the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile's catalytic converter was stolen, PETA has come up with a solution.
  The world's largest animal rights organization has offered to pay for a replacement part with one very specific condition: the Wienermobile must become vegan.
  PETA sent a letter to Kraft Heinz’s U.S. President Carlos Abrams-Rivera, offering to cover the costs if the company would convert to a vegan hot dog mobile.
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• Albuquerque dad charged with child abuse, accused of shaking baby

  17-02-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man, Maron Gilmore, is behind bars after being accused of child abuse on his two-month old child.
  Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim’s Social Security benefitsNew Mexico: Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxKRQE Investigates: New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection failCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico Feb. 17 – Feb. 2
  
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• El Paso man indicted on drug charges in St. Louis

  17-02-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- An El Paso man allegedly smuggled a shipment of narcotics to St. Louis, where he was arrested during a traffic stop earlier this month.According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, investigators identified 41-year-old Francisco Manuel Mata-Martinez, of El Paso, Texas, as a possible "courier of narcotics."Mata-Martinez was pulled over on Feb. 6 on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County before a drug-sniffing dog aler
  
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• The Better Business Bureau is warning people about this Texas company

  17-02-2023 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about MyTechBestFriend (MTBF), a company that advertises a virtual boot-camp-style training for the tech industry.
  The BBB lists the company with an Austin address but said upon further investigating MTBF seems to be based in Houston.
  There are 25 complaints and 10 reviews about the company over 2022 from people across the country, the BBB said.Modelyne Saintelus is one of those complainants.
  "I said, 'If no one's willing t
  
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• University of New Mexico Hospital to provide medical and behavioral health services at MDC

  17-02-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Hospital is partnering with Bernalillo County to provide medical and behavioral health services to inmates at the Metro Detention Center. They county's contract with its current healthcare provider will end on July 25. Florida man sentenced for New Mexico crash that killed 4"We're committed to establishing a partnership with Bernalillo County to help provide these important services," CEO of UNM Hospital Kate Becker said in a re
  
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• I-40 closed near Grants following crash

  17-02-2023 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Friday morning, Feb. 17, the New Mexico State Police report that I-40 is closed in both directions at mile marker 85 near Grants. The closure is due to a crash and traffic is being diverted around the crash. Albuquerque grandmother, granddaughter recovering from devastating crashHeavy delays are to be expected in the area and police advise drivers to avoid the area if possible. The latest road conditions will be updated on NMRoads.com. No further information abo
  
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• UNM students produce award-winning film 'Drifteen'

  17-02-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students from the University of New Mexico Film & Digital Arts Department created a half-hour award-winning television pilot, Drifteen. Drifteen has since been accepted into the Santa Fe Film Festival and won Best Cinematography at the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival.UNM's Film Professor, Matthew McDuffie, explains that the pilot was created, produced, shot, and edited by students in the FDMA department's class called The Show. As part of the summer cla
  
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• What is the Marburg virus? Another country records first-ever outbreak

  17-02-2023 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The World Health Organization announced that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country.In a statement on Monday, the U.N. health agency confirmed the epidemic after samples from Equatorial Guinea were sent to a lab in Senegal to pinpoint the cause of the disease after an alert from a local health official last week.The WHO said there ar
  
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• 5 ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols case plead not guilty

  17-02-2023 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- The five former Memphis Police officers charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Tyre Nichols were arraigned in court Friday morning.Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were all terminated by the Memphis Police Department on January 21. They are charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping. The unit those officers belonged to, known as the SCORPION Unit, was disbanded shortly aft
  
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• Trump lawyers try to ban 'Access Hollywood' tape from trial

  17-02-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the “Access Hollywood” tape in which the former president boasts graphically about how celebrities can molest women.Trump attorneys Alina Habba and Michael Madaio filed papers in Manhattan federal court late Thursday seeking to block references to the 2005 taped encounter and the tape itself from an April trial stemming from the claims of longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll.They call
  
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• Albuquerque recognizing creative work in the city

  17-02-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is recognizing work that makes an impact on local communities. Nominations are now being accepted for the "Creative Bravo Awards." The awards are given to to individuals, teams, event and businesses to celebrate creative work in Albuquerque. Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxSince the return of the awards in 2018, 36 individuals or organizations have been recognized, according to the city. Between six to ten awards
  
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• Fentanyl Awareness Day at the Roundhouse

  17-02-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Legislature is hosting Fentanyl Awareness Day on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Santa Fe. The campaign is in collaboration with Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque, the NM Department of Health, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and families impacted by fentanyl. In the United States, synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths, reports the National Institute on Drug Abuse.According to the New Mexico Department
  
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• US, European and Russian security experts urge review of nuclear weapons safeguards

  17-02-2023 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  A group of American, European and Russian national security professionals are urging nuclear weapons states to strengthen safeguards surrounding deployment procedures of the weapons, warning that Russia’s war in Ukraine is raising the risk of an unintended nuclear confrontation.In a letter published Friday, 38 current and former political and security leaders from across the Euro-Atlantic region, including Russia and the U.S., called for renewed efforts among nuclear-armed states, in parti
  
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• Albuquerque Museum features Indigenous Art, Culture, and Community

  17-02-2023 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Museum presents an exhibition featuring Indigenous Art, Culture, and Community on display from Feb. 4 through Jul. 28, 2023. The exhibition features the work of many award-winning Native American artists. Ceramics, beadwork, prints, paintings, and more will be on view including over 50 works by over 35 artists.
  The exhibit explores the artistic creation that occurs at Santa Fe's Indian Market and reflects on the community building that h
  
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• Valentine's Day chocolate sold at Target recalled, may contain tree nuts

  17-02-2023 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Favorite Day branded Valentine's Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils have been recalled, as they may contain an undeclared tree nut.
  The chocolates were distributed nationwide through Target retail stores.Silvestri Sweets Inc., the company that manufactured them, reported an undeclared pecan allergen that may be in the candy.Disney themed children’s toys recalled over choking hazardAnyone who has allergies
  
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• How 'tax friendly' is it where you live? Study gives every state a grade

  17-02-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The least cheery of all seasons, tax season, is upon us. As you file this year, you may be paying a very different amount than your neighbors in a state next door.
  An updated analysis by MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, evaluates how "tax friendly" each state is by evaluating the tax burden on the average citizen. States with low tax burdens earned an A, while those with the highest tax burden earned Fs.When will I get my tax refund?To conduct the study, MoneyGeek looked at
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: CYFD shakeup, False tips, Weekend warmup, Budget proposal, Super-alloy

  17-02-2023 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  New Mexico bill could end the lotteryNew Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection failFormer Albuquerque police officer accused of rape takes the standFighters weigh in for BKFC Knuckle Mania 3What’s happening around New Mexico Feb. 17 – Feb. 23The improbable journey of a New Mexico cameramanUnder fire, Rick Scott changes plan to exempt Social Security, Medicare from sunsettingRussia to test missile in drills with China and South Africa
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• Weekend warm up, with rain and snow chances

  17-02-2023 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is freezing again across the state. Temperatures are below zero for much of northern New Mexico, with single digits and teens in central New Mexico, and teen and twenties in southern New Mexico. Temperatures are in the negative twenties in Red River and Angel Fire, so frostbite and hypothermia are a high risk this morning. Wind chills are in the negative teens and twenties in the upper Rio Grande Valley as well, also prompting that higher threat.F
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Feb. 17 – Feb. 23

  17-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from February 17 – February 23.AlbuquerqueFeb. 17-18 – 2023 USATF Indoor Championships – The best athletes are back in Albuquerque. This year stop by the Albuquerque Convention Center to watch athletes country run, jump and throw. This will be the final weekend of the event. Tickets start at $15.Feb. 17 – BKFC presents Knucklemania III – The biggest bare knuckle event of the y
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Environmental rights, school attendance

  17-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday, February 17, legislators are once again set to tackle a wide range of bills. Among those up for discussion are a joint resolution that could give New Mexicans the right to a clean environment and a bill to address attendance issues in public schools.Environmental rightsEarlier this week, legislators spent time debating Senate Joint Resolution 6, which would allow voters to decide if they want to amend the New Mexico Constitution to include env
  
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• Under fire, Rick Scott changes plan to exempt Social Security, Medicare from sunsetting  

  17-02-2023 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has amended his 12-point Rescue America plan to say that his proposal to sunset all federal legislation in five years does not apply to Social Security, Medicare or the U.S. Navy.  House passes $9 billion budget proposal for New Mexico education, environment, law enforcementAfter taking relentless fire from President Joe Biden, Democrats and even fellow Republicans, Scott has amended Point Six of his plan, which includes the sunset proposal, to make &l
  
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• Apple flexes lobbying power as Apple Watch ban comes before Biden next week

  17-02-2023 13:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Apple is boosting its lobbying might as President Joe Biden nears a decision next week on whether to block a potential Apple Watch ban. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in December that Apple infringed on medical device company AliveCor’s wearable electrocardiogram patents. The commission’s ruling could result in an import ban on popular Apple Watch models unless the Biden administration steps in.Apple responded by contracting with Shara Aranoff,
  
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• What to know about the chemicals in the Ohio train derailment

  17-02-2023 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  The Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio left behind toxic chemicals, leaving many wondering about potential health impacts though officials say it’s safe to remain in the community.Residents temporarily evacuated because of the release of a carcinogen called vinyl chloride, but on Feb. 8, officials determined they could return, citing air quality monitoring that showed “readings at points below safety screening levels for contaminants of concern.”Air monitoring
  
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• Active weather pattern continues

  17-02-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Bitterly cold air continues through Friday morning across New Mexico. A warming trend begins Friday with chances for rain and snow returning this weekend.
  It was one of the coldest mornings this winter this morning across New Mexico. Temperatures struggled to recover this afternoon despite all of the sunshine. It will be another very cold night all across the state, but a warming trend starts Friday afternoon. High clouds will stream into the state Friday morning as well with high temperatures s
  
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• New Mexico bill could end the lottery

  17-02-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Even though the odds of winning are slim, many take a gamble at winning the state's lottery. A bipartisan bill introduced in the legislature would take away the lottery entirely.
  Each year, the New Mexico lottery gives a percentage to scholarships, funding college tuition for New Mexicans. According to the lawmakers, students will still get that money without relying on gambling.New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection fail"The lottery is
  
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• Fighters weigh in for BKFC Knuckle Mania 3

  17-02-2023 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The biggest night in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship history is set to take place at Tingley Coliseum on Friday and fighters took to the scales for weigh-ins on Thursday. Every fighter made weight and they are ready to put on a show for Albuquerque. Bare-knuckle debut could be final fight of Diego Sanchez’s careerAmong the local talent on the card are the Dodson brothers. UFC veteran John and his brother Eric are fighting on the same night for the s
  
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• Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim's Social Security benefits

  17-02-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has arrested two people in connection to a murder. They alleged a woman was killed while living with a couple in Albuquerque.
  APD said James Bradley, 55, and Beverly Robinson-Bradly, 48, were arrested in the murder case of Peggy Meyer. Meyer lived with the pair on Comanche Road NE.Florida man sentenced for New Mexico crash that killed 4Authorities claimed James killed Meyer on March 20, 2020, and dumped her body in San
  
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• Florida man sentenced for New Mexico crash that killed 4

  17-02-2023 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Florida man has been sentenced to prison. He was found responsible for a deadly crash on Interstate 40 (I-40) that killed multiple people.According to a release from the US Department of Justice, Alexis Riego, 50, of Florida, was sentenced to prison for four counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The charges stemmed from a crash in 2019 on I-40.The release stated Riego was driving recklessly when he c
  
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• Sports Desk: JUCO transfer Washington standing out in spring ball

  17-02-2023 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the UNM football team is on the field for spring practice implementing a new offense, one of the new Lobos is making an early impression. Transfer DJ Washington was running with the first-team offense on the first day and hopes to provide a spark to the team that has finished last in total offense each of the last two years."I feel like I'm a great leader and I'll push everybody else to be on my same level like me," said Washington. "So, if I feel like I
  
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• Former Albuquerque police officer accused of rape takes the stand

  17-02-2023 02:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The now-former Albuquerque cop accused of raping a woman in a closet at the Sunport took the stand for more than two hours. He used his time to go into detail about what he said happened behind that closet door.
  Johnny Garcia claimed it was the 19-year-old woman's idea to go into that closet, and she initiated everything once they were in there.New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection fail“At that point we were friends.
  
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• NM governor signs order to fix how Children, Youth, and Families Department operates

  17-02-2023 02:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced big changes coming for the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) by way of an executive order.Amid intense criticism from Senate Republicans and bills from both sides of the aisle addressing issues with CYFD, the governor announced a list of eight changes to the way CYFD is run.New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection fail"The number one priority of that department is protecting
  
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• NM governor signs order changing how Children, Youth & Families Department operates

  17-02-2023 02:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced big changes coming for the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) by way of an executive order.Amid intense criticism from Senate Republicans and bills from both sides of the aisle addressing issues with CYFD, the governor announced a list of eight changes to the way CYFD is run.New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection fail"The number one priority of that department is protecting
  
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• House passes $9 billion budget proposal for New Mexico education, environment, law enforcement

  17-02-2023 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — The House just passed a record $9.4 billion budget proposal Thursday for fiscal year 2024 with big funding for New Mexico schools and police. House Bill 2 focuses on investments in key areas like public safety, education, healthcare, transportation, and the environment. Bill to control wild horses in New Mexico moves forward"It's not just this year, it's not just next year, and it won't be forever, but it's a moment in time where New Mexico has the most opportunity
  
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• NASA: 1,000lb meteoroid made entry near McAllen, data indicates ground impact

  17-02-2023 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — NASA confirmed reports that a meteoroid made entry near McAllen on Wednesday, with data indicating that meteorites reached the ground.
  A statement from NASA sent to ValleyCentral stated the meteoroid was believed to be two-feet in diameter and weighed approximately 1,000 pounds. Gila National Forest to begin feral cattle aerial shooting operation"Radar and other data indicate that meteorites did reach the ground from this event," NASA stated.
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• Robertson Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals: The improbable journey of a New Mexico cameraman

  17-02-2023 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – From a student at Robertson High School working on news broadcasts, to working professionally at the Super Bowl, Las Vegas, NM native Paul Gonzales hopes to be an inspiration for the next generation of small town New Mexicans.
  For the last 19 years, Gonzales has worked in gameday operations for the Arizona Cardinals and State Farm Stadium. Primarily working as a camera operator for the in-stadium broadcast, Gonzales has been part of some of the biggest moments
  
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• New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection fail

  17-02-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A technicality let an accused drunk driver off the hook again. New Mexico State Police say Jeremy Anaya led drivers on a chase from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, putting countless lives in danger in August of 2020.The 50-mile pursuit started at Tramway Road and I-25 in Albuquerque. NMSP said an officer attempted to pull Anaya over for speeding. He appeared to comply at first, exiting the highway at Tramway Road. But instead of stopping, video from NMSP shows, Anaya
  
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• Prescribed burns announced for Chavez, Lincoln counties

  17-02-2023 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced prescribed burns in New Mexico. The burns will take place in Chavez County and Lincoln County.BLM said the prescribed fire-burning locations are northwest of Roswell and east of Roswell, near the Sand Ranch Area of Environmental Concern.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:
  
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