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• Are there too many charter schools in New Mexico?

  24-02-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Charter schools can offer kids opportunities not available in public schools. But should the number of charter schools be limited? That's a question lawmakers debated at the Roundhouse Friday, February 24.The charter-versus-public school debate has been going on for decades. Now, Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-Abq.) and Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D-Santa Fe) have sponsored a bill to cap the number of charter schools in each district. New Mexico lawmakers look to close Epst
  
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• Roadrunner Food Bank receives over 3,000 cans from local competition

  24-02-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roadrunner Food Bank has received thousands of canned goods as a result of a friendly competition between Bank of America and Merrill Lynch volunteers.
  In February, branches from the two companies competed to see who could create the best sculpture out of cans. Once the competition ended they donated over 3,000 cans of food to the food bank. Albuquerque Isotopes Mariachi 6-pack game nights are on sale nowFaith Chifani, Communication Specialist at Ro
  
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• Jury deliberations begin for men accused of killing Albuquerque teens

  24-02-2023 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for three men accused of torturing and killing two Albuquerque teens in 2018 is now in the hands of a jury. Stephen Goldman Jr., Julio Almentero, and Jimmie Atkins are charged with the deaths of 15-year-old Colin Romero and 14-year-old Ahmed Lateef in an alleged drug deal gone wrong.
  All three men are accused of murder, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence. Their trial began Wednesday, Feb. 15. The prosecution highlighted cal
  
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• APD looking for homicide, auto theft suspect

  24-02-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are asking for the public's help in finding an Albuquerque man wanted for homicide and auto theft. APD says Pedro Larringa-Herrera is known to frequent the southwest area and is believed to be a transient.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Beloved lions will soon be leaving the ABQ BioParkNew Mexico: NMSU hosts its second Esports invitationalCrime: Albuquerque man accused of robbing restaurant, trying to rob city workersKRQE Investigates: Neighbors cl
  
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• Victims identified in North Valley neighborhood incident

  24-02-2023 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has released updates regarding the three people who died in a North Valley neighborhood Thursday, Feb. 23. Police have notified the victim's next of kin and the names of two of the deceased victims have been released.Danay Morales-Hernandez, a 36-year-old female, was found dead inside the northwest Albuquerque home. Authorities say she died on the scene as a result of several stab wounds.Omar Rodriguez-Hechemendia, a 25-year
  
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• Governor announces Doña Ana County judicial appointment

  24-02-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Friday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Mark D. Standridge to fill a vacancy at the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. He has previously worked for the City of Las Cruces as a Deputy City Attorney where he represented cases for private practices. Sam Bregman addresses appointment as new Bernalillo County District AttorneyStandridge is currently investigating and prosecuting felony criminal cases as an Assistant United State
  
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• Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl editions after 'censorship' controversy

  24-02-2023 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.Along with the new editions, the company said 17 of Dahl’s books would be published in their original form later this year as “The Roald Dahl Classic Collection” so “readers wil
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes Mariachi 6-pack game nights are on sale now

  24-02-2023 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Play ball! Baseball season is right around the corner andThe Albuquerque Isotopes are gearing up for the 2023 season, with a Mariachi 6-pack that is now on sale.Record number of heart donors in New MexicoThe Isotopes will have six Mariachi games this year, and the box-level tickets are on sale for $99. The Mariachi 6-pack is the only way to guarantee your seat before individual game tickets go on sale to the general public.
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• Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division awards Versus Research $52M contract

  24-02-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Verus Research is comprised of an elite team of scientists and research engineers. They've just been awarded a $52 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. ‘Go Red for Women’ luncheon raises awareness for heart diseaseThis award will allow Versus to grow its own footprint here in Albuquerque. They are expecting to add new staff over the next 6-12 months. They are also very excited about this contract since it will gi
  
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• Man claims $2B Powerball ticket was stolen from him, sues jackpot winner

  24-02-2023 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – A man claiming that the winning $2.04 billion Powerball ticket was stolen from him is suing for damages and to be declared the winner of the historic jackpot, according to multiple reports.  The winner of November’s drawing, a man identified as Edwin Castro, didn’t come forward to claim the prize until mid-February.  Castro also did not attend the news conference at the California Lottery headquarters in Sacramento. Aside from his name, no other information w
  
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• Annual Crawfish Boil at K'Lynns Southern Cajun Fusion

  24-02-2023 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – K'Lynns Southern Cajun Fusion will be having its annual Crawfish Boil Saturday, February 25. Food for your soul, at K'lynns Southern and Cajun Fusion, you'll have a variety of options that feature unique flavors, with a mix of Southern and Cajun Cuisines.Satisfying New Mexico’s sweet tooth: Buffett’s Candies expandingThey will be having their annual crawfish boil. The menu including beignets, New England clam chowder, crab cakes, and fried frog l
  
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• Special permits issued for Santa Fe National Forest firewood

  24-02-2023 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest is issuing special permits for free firewood in northern New Mexico. Around 220 cords of logs were recently removed from the Rowe Mesa area after crews cut fire breaks during the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon fire last year.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Beloved lions will soon be leaving the ABQ BioParkNew Mexico: NMSU hosts its second Esports invitationalCrime: Albuquerque man accused of robbing restaurant, trying to rob city workersK
  
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• New Mexico Department of Public Safety building closed due to gas leak

  24-02-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety's headquarters building is closed Friday due to a gas leak. The building is located at 4491 Cerrillos Road.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Beloved lions will soon be leaving the ABQ BioParkNew Mexico: NMSU hosts its second Esports invitationalCrime: Albuquerque man accused of robbing restaurant, trying to rob city workersKRQE Investigates: Neighbors claim accused killer shot through ceiling weeks before murders
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• New Mexico joins lawsuit against FDA over mifepristone abortion medication

  24-02-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While abortion law debates heat up at the Roundhouse, New Mexico's lead lawyer is looking to ease restrictions on abortion medication. The state is joining others in accusing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of unnecessary delay in allowing access to a drug.A multistate lawsuit alleges that the FDA has improperly restricted abortion access by limiting who can prescribe and dispense mifepristone, part of a two-part regimen to end pregnancy thr
  
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• Fire near Central and Eubank destroys mobile home

  24-02-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue extinguished a fire at a mobile home near Central and Eubank Friday morning. AFR was called to the scene around 7 a.m., they say the residents were able to safely evacuate the home.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Beloved lions will soon be leaving the ABQ BioParkNew Mexico: NMSU hosts its second Esports invitationalCrime: Albuquerque man accused of robbing restaurant, trying to rob city workersKRQE Investigates: Neighbors claim acc
  
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• City of Santa Fe asking for input on housing needs

  24-02-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe is asking community members to give feedback on housing needs. The city says the feedback will help it apply for federal grants. Las Cruces looking for musicians to make a song for the cityThe Santa Fe Office of Affordable Housing says the feedback will also be used to create a five-year consolidated plan. The plan will identify housing and community needs. The survey will be available in English and Spanish. It will be open to the pub
  
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• Gallup police search for info in murder of 15-year-old

  24-02-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department is asking the public for any information that could help lead to the suspects in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. It happened February 17 in the area of the Ford Canyon Park.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Beloved lions will soon be leaving the ABQ BioParkNew Mexico: NMSU hosts its second Esports invitationalCrime: Albuquerque man accused of robbing restaurant, trying to rob city workersKRQE Investigates: Neighbors claim ac
  
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• Teen charged with throwing baby in trash asks judge to move trial due to prejudice

  24-02-2023 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Facing trial on accusations that she threw a newborn baby in the trash, Alexis Avila is asking for a new county and potential different pool of jurors for her case. In a motion filed earlier this month, Avila's attorney is asking for a change of venue for the case, partly arguing indications that a large number of jurors have already indicated prejudice. Judge OK’s ‘Rust’ armorer’s continued release, allows weapon possessionThe high-pr
  
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• Suspect who killed man and shot his dog pleads guilty

  24-02-2023 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Xavier Marquez, the suspect accused of killing a man and wounding his service dog took a plea deal Friday.Murder suspect who cut off ankle monitor arrested in northeast AlbuquerqueShawn Lynch was walking his dog near Zuni and Louisiana in October 2021, when investigators say then 21-year-old Marquez got out of a car and confronted him. When Lynch did not respond, they say Marquez shot the dog then shot and killed Lynch.
  Friday in court, Marquez pleaded
  
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• Murder suspect who cut off ankle monitor arrested in northeast Albuquerque

  24-02-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department have arrested murder suspect Joe Anderson Friday. Anderson was on the run after cutting off his GPS ankle monitor. Police say Anderson was arrested at an apartment in Northeast Albuquerque after receiving a tip from the public.Neighbors claim accused killer shot through ceiling weeks before murdersAnderson is accused of killing Raymond Aviles last year on August 6 along Eastern Avenue near Gibson and Wellsley. 
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers look to close Epstein-type sex offender loophole

  24-02-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers are working to cut down on human trafficking and provide more protections for victims with a new bill. Sponsored by two Democratic lawmakers, the bill would create harsher penalties and remove prosecution limits.House Bill 445, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D-Abq.) and Susan K. Herrera (D-Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos), would also require sex offenders to register as offenders if they own residential property
  
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• Las Cruces looking for musicians to make a song for the city

  24-02-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexican musicians will now have a chance to create a song for the city of Las Cruces. Visit Las Cruces wants turn people's favorite Las Cruces memories into a melody. Los Alamos National Labs say they corrected 100-year-old math errorThe winner of the contest will be given a $1,000 reward, plus the song will be featured in commercials, campaigns and other promotional materials. The contest is open to all musicians inside or outside of Las Cruces. Musician
  
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• AAA urges drivers to check for recalls after Honda 'Do Not Drive' notice

  24-02-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Northeast AAA is reminding drivers to check their vehicles for any recalls after Honda has issued a "Do Not Drive" warning for thousands of vehicles still on the road with unrepaired Takata Alpha air bag inflators."Ignoring Takata air bag recall notices can have fatal consequences," Northeast AAA said in a news release. "Last June, a 2006 Ford Ranger owner in Florida was killed in a minor crash when an unrepaired Takata air bag inflator exploded. That vehicle w
  
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• Man threatening to bomb Hollywood sign calls wrong police: report

  24-02-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Ever mistakenly sent a text to the wrong person with the same name? Maybe you meant to coordinate brunch with Mark E., but accidentally extended the invitation to Mark L.?That's essentially what happened to a caller who reportedly attempted to phone in a bomb threat to police in Hollywood — the one in California — but mistakenly called the Hollywood Police Department in Florida. Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxOn Sunday, dispatchers for the Broward Cou
  
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• US Championship Cheese Contest: Wisconsin loses top award to surprising state

  24-02-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  (WFRV) – The state of Wisconsin lived up to its "Dairy State" nickname on Thursday, earning more "Best of Class" designations than any other state during the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest.
  But the most prestigious award of the national contest didn't go to a cheese from America's Dairyland or even a neighboring Midwest state — but rather from a cheesemaker further northeast."And the winner is … Europa, an Aged Gouda made by Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Conne
  
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• More parents moving in with their kids amid inflation

  24-02-2023 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In the wake of inflation and high housing costs, more and more families are turning to multigenerational living at a younger age — increasing among all age groups over the past five decades, according to a report by the Pew Research Center.Researchers said 1 in 4 U.S. adults ages 25 to 34 years old resided in multigenerational family households in 2021, up 9% since 1971. New Mexico lawmakers push for front license plates againHowever, while most of these young adu
  
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• Want to 'change' your fortune? Coin apps might help

  24-02-2023 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  MINDENMINES, Mo. (KSNF) — Whether you're an avid coin collector or just want to know if some of your spare change is worth more than its face value, there are many ways to discover the value and rarity of any coin.Thanks to the progression of smartphone apps, there has never been a better time to up your coin-collecting game with technology. Apps can make just about every coin-collecting task easier, from updating your catalog to checking a coin’s certificate of verification. The his
  
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• Rihanna's Super Bowl show clocks more FCC complaints than Sam Smith's 'Satanic Mass' at the Grammys

  24-02-2023 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Rihanna’s halftime show at Super Bowl LVII elicited more complaints from TV viewers than Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s controversial performance at the Grammy Awards.The “Diamonds” singer’s halftime spectacle at State Farm Stadium in Arizona earlier this month drew 102 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to records obtained by The Hill as part of a Freedom of Information Act request. From starting quarterback to long snapp
  
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• Have the odds of getting long COVID changed?

  24-02-2023 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we've learned a lot about the virus, and have developed vaccines and antiviral treatments that make the prospect of contracting the virus less deadly for most people. But one aspect of the virus that remains frustratingly mysterious, and scary to many, is the range of outcomes called "long COVID."
  Long COVID is a broad term describing complication that can last weeks, months or even years. Some people have shortness of breath, whil
  
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• NMSP: 1 dead after police shooting in Sunland Park

  24-02-2023 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Sunland Park, New Mexico Friday morning.
  The suspect is deceased and the officers involved are uninjured, according to an NMSP tweet. The shooting involved the Sunland Park Police Department and happened near 113 Calle Diaz in Sunland, New Mexico.
  No other information has been released at this time.
  
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• Putin's wartime bluster obscures Russia's precarious future

  24-02-2023 16:36 via krqe.com
  
  The grim realities of Russia’s war in Ukraine — tens of thousands dead, international isolation and a declining quality of life — are not part of the alternate reality of nationalist fervor created by the Kremlin’s propaganda machine. But the future of Russia is bleak, experts told The Hill on the anniversary of the war, with Russian President Vladimir Putin showing no signs of letting up and the Russian people facing rising uncertainty over how it will end. &ld
  
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• Northbound Coors closed near Rio Bravo due to motorcycle crash

  24-02-2023 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All northbound lanes of Coors Blvd. are closed at Lamonica Rd., just south of Rio Bravo, due to a motorcycle crash, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. BCSO says the motorcycle driver is being taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
  It is unknown what caused the crash or how long the road will be closed. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to find an alternate route. KRQE will update as more information is available.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Looking for answers, Front license plates, Warming up, Super Bowl holiday, New study

  24-02-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  ‘Rust’ film armorer charged in shooting death expected in courtNeighbors claim accused killer shot through ceiling weeks before murders$1,000 reward for Santa Fe murder suspectWhat’s happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 – Mar. 2NMSU graduate & photojournalist shot in Florida incidentWoman accused of driving SUV into Georgia Popeyes over missing biscuitsUkraine: Drone video shows cost of intense fighting in east
  Friday's Five Facts[1] Three people d
  
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• Warmer temperatures and a break from the winds

  24-02-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is quiet and chilly in New Mexico. Snow continues to fall in the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. Winter storm warnings will remain in effect for the San Juan Mountains until this evening. New Mexico will see warmer and calmer weather today. Temperatures will range from the 40s to the 70s. Winds will be lighter, with gusts up to 30 mph in the east plains, but only around 10 to 20 mph for the rest of the state. Skies will be mostly to partly su
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 – Mar. 2

  24-02-2023 14:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from February 24 – March 2.AlbuquerqueFeb. 24-Mar. 2 – Yoga in the Wellness Yurt | Los Poblanos – Restore daily at a yoga class in a quiet area of the farm at Los Poblanos. First-timers or regulars are welcome to join and reduce stress. Individuals can attend for $15 per person.
  Feb. 24 – Science of Wine – Head to Explora if you are 21 and over to test wines, learn and enjoy l
  
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• 'Rust' film armorer stays out of jail while awaiting trial for movie set death

  24-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Accused in the movie set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 'Rust' film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faced a judge for the first time Friday in a virtual court hearing. Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter after the October 2021 shooting involving actor-producer Alec Baldwin.At the "first appearance" hearing Friday, Santa Fe District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer set conditions of release for Gutierrez-Reed, allowing h
  
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• 'Rust' film armorer charged in shooting death expected in court

  24-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Accused in the movie set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 'Rust' film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is expected to face a judge for the first time this morning. Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter after the October 2021 shooting involving actor-producer Alec Baldwin.KRQE News 13 will livestream Gutierrez-Reed's "first appearance" court hearing on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 10:15 a.m.Gutierrez-Reed
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: NM Sports Authority, limiting charter schools

  24-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday, February 24, legislators are set for a busy day at the Roundhouse. Among the many bills on the agenda are a bill to bring back the Sports Authority division of the state's Tourism Department and a bill to limit the number of charter schools in the state.Sports AuthorityNew Mexico's Tourism Department once had a sports-focused branch, called the Sports Authority. Its goal was to develop a plan for bringing a wide range of professional and amateur sp
  
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• Judge OK's 'Rust' armorer's continued release, allows weapon possession

  24-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Accused in the movie set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 'Rust' film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed faced a judge for the first time Friday in a virtual court hearing. Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter after the October 2021 shooting involving actor-producer Alec Baldwin.At the "first appearance" hearing Friday, Santa Fe District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer set conditions of release for Gutierrez-Reed, allowing h
  
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• Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

  24-02-2023 12:19 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes.“The world felt like it was in a new place that it hadn’t been in decades," the three-time Grammy winner recalls.On Friday, the one-year anniversary of the war's start, Paisley is releasing a new song called “Same Here," featuring Ukrainian&nb
  
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• 2 Pakistanis reach home after being freed from Guantanamo

  24-02-2023 10:36 via krqe.com
  
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two Pakistani brothers held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay military prison for two decades were freed by U.S. officials and returned home on Friday, officials said.
  They will be reunited with their families after a formal questioning by Pakistani authorities, according to security officials and a Pakistani senator.Pakistan arrested Abdul and Mohammed Rabbani on suspicion of their links to al-Qaida in 2002 in Karachi, the country's largest southern port city. It was
  
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• A run-down NM school gets millions in funding

  24-02-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  TOHAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) – Schools on tribal lands have long faced funding backlogs to fix up dilapidated and unsafe campuses. One Navajo Nation school near Albuquerque is no different – battling constant flooding and deteriorating classrooms, but that's all about to change.  The risk of flooding at the To'Hajiilee Community School hardly comes as a surprise, since it was built on a floodplain back in 1935. For decades, they have dealt with constant flooding on their ca
  
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• Los Alamos National Labs say they corrected 100-year-old math error

  24-02-2023 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Researchers at the Los Alamos National Lab were studying color and how to improve color maps to make them easier to understand when they found a flaw in a mathematical model. The researchers say they have corrected a 100-year-old mathematical error.The model they were looking at is used for color accuracy and vibrancy in things like computer screens, televisions, and paints. Researchers at the lab believe the model is flawed because it overestimates how the h
  
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• Los Alamos Lab makes breakthrough in color theory

  24-02-2023 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Researchers at the Los Alamos National Lab were studying color and how to improve color maps to make them easier to understand when they found a flaw in a mathematical model. The researchers say they have corrected a 100-year-old mathematical error.The model they were looking at is used for color accuracy and vibrancy in things like computer screens, televisions, and paints. Researchers at the lab believe the model is flawed because it overestimates how the h
  
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• From starting quarterback to long snapper: The journey of Isaiah Chavez

  24-02-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – During his first three seasons with the University of New Mexico Lobos, Isaiah Chavez has experienced the highs and lows of college football. He became the first freshman walk-on to start a game as quarterback for UNM. Chavez also led UNM to back-to-back victories to close out their season.
  However, he has struggled to get on the field since. Now, as he heads into his redshirt junior season, in an effort to simply take the field, he is working as long snappe
  
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• New Mexico well-plugging project provides environmental relief

  24-02-2023 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has been making a positive impact on the environment by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells across the state. This project to clean up the wells has been funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.EMNRD's Oil Conservation Division has reportedly prevented over 46,000 kilograms per year of methane from polluting the atmosphere through its plugging of 23 orphan wells. The organization's
  
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• New Mexico plans to plug abandoned oil and gas wells

  24-02-2023 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has been making a positive impact on the environment by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells across the state. This project to clean up the wells has been funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.EMNRD's Oil Conservation Division has reportedly prevented over 46,000 kilograms per year of methane from polluting the atmosphere through its plugging of 23 orphan wells. The organization's
  
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• Boxers weigh in for Tapia Fight Night

  24-02-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third time this month, a professional fight card is coming to New Mexico. Triller Fight Club and Tapia Promotions are bringing "Tapia Fight Night" to the Rio Rancho events center on Friday, February 24.In total, nine bouts are scheduled with six coming on the main card. Seven of the fights feature at least one New Mexican, with ten of the 18 fighters representing the Land of Enchantment.
  Main EventJason Sanchez (15-3) vs Rafael Reyes (20-15) - 126, 10
  
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• $1,000 reward for Santa Fe murder suspect

  24-02-2023 04:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for the arrest of a Santa Fe Murder suspect, 29-year-old Mark Delgado Junior. Delgado is accused of shooting and killing James Towle in December 2022.Police say two witnesses told them they heard two men arguing. Police say Delgado's vehicle is visible on surveillance footage leaving the scene of the argument. NMSU graduate & photojournalist shot in Florida incidentDelgado is a Hispanic male w
  
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• Putin won't back down from Ukraine fight despite losses, ex-UK prime minister says

  24-02-2023 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Border cities are in a position to benefit from shifting world economic trends by being close to production centers in Mexico and consumer markets and innovation labs in the U.S., a former world leader says.“You are at a huge moment of opportunity for your city and for your region and for your country,” said Gordon Brown, the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 2007-2010. “With shortened supply chains around the world since the COVID
  
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