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• Albuquerque Police search for missing 16-year-old

  02-03-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police in Albuquerque are searching for a teenager. They said he was last seen in late February.Study ranks New Mexico cities on money managementAccording to Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Jose Martinez, 16, went missing on February 25, 2023. He reportedly left his home without his medication or clothes for the current weather conditions.
  When Martinez left his home, he was wearing a black t-shirt, dark blue shorts, and white socks. He can walk short d
  
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• Drunk driver found in New Mexico bathroom stall takes plea deal

  02-03-2023 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  TULAROSA, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico State Police officer arrested Jaime Granger at a Tularosa gas station in December 2021. Granger, who was arrested for driving under the influence, has now taken a plea deal.Granger allegedly fled a traffic stop after an officer found her swerving and speeding on U.S. Highway 54 south of Carrizozo. The officer located Granger's car outside a gas station 20 miles away. APD continues progress improving use of force complianceGranger was allegedly insi
  
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• Alex Waggoner impressing in United preseason, running with 1st team

  02-03-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is currently in preseason action for the club's fifth season. As the roster begins to become finalized, a new young player is standing out.Former New Mexico Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year Alex Waggoner bypassed his senior season at Santa Fe High to join the United Academy. The decision seems to be paying off as he is training with the United first team and making a case to get some valuable minutes. New Mexico United opens pre-season sc
  
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• Lobo baseball leads the nation in batting average

  02-03-2023 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo baseball team is off to a hot start with some big wins and a 6-1 record. UNM is now set to enter week three with some of the best stats in the country.The Lobos currently have the best-combined batting average in the nation at .370. Led by first-year Lobo Dylan Ditzenberger with a .519 average, there are currently four 'Bos hitting above .400 and eight above .400. The production at the plate has led to plenty of runs (87), and the Lobos rank in the
  
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• Presbyterian looks to make parent company with Midwest-based healthcare provider

  02-03-2023 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Presbyterian Healthcare Services has decided to form a group with another healthcare system called UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint is based out of the Midwest.According to Presbyterian, the two organizations will cover around 4 million patients with thousands of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other staff members. Children’s bamboo plates recalled over toxic materials“As a not-for-profit health system, we must pave a sustainable path forward to continue
  
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• Legislators look to protected water for firefighting efforts

  02-03-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers know just how dangerous wildfire season can be. Last year, New Mexico saw its largest wildfire on record, and now lawmakers are looking at ways to help prevent another catastrophe.One idea is to allow firefighters to use water that is currently off-limits to help fight fires. Senate Bill 470, sponsored by Sen. Joshua A. Sanchez (R-Cibola, McKinley, Socorro & Valencia), would do just that. NM lawmakers uneasy about putting money t
  
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• Free wood available to San Miguel County residents affected by wildfire

  02-03-2023 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Free wood is now available for San Miguel County residents over the age of 60 that were impacted by 2022's Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. It's due to a partnership between Luna Community College, the U.S. Forest Service, New Mexico State Forestry, Help NM, and the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute. New Mexico bill to stop prescribed burns gains supportSan Miguel County residents will need to provide valid identification of age and residenc
  
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• Albuquerque teen pleads no contest in fatal Washington Middle School shooting

  02-03-2023 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The teen charged with shooting and killing 13-year-old classmate Bennie Hargrove on an Albuquerque middle school campus, Juan Saucedo Jr. has taken a no contest in the case. Now just over 14-years-old, Saucedo Jr. will remain in custody up to the age of 21 under the terms of the plea.A judge accepted Saucedo Jr.'s change of plea during a sudden hearing Thursday. The teen pleaded to a single count of second-degree murder, while agreeing to the maximum se
  
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• Upcoming events at Expo New Mexico

  02-03-2023 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Expo New Mexico is the state's premier multi-use facility, hosting concerts, home shows, sporting events, craft fairs, and so much more. General manager Dan Mourning talked more about the upcoming events. How long will the ski season last in New Mexico?Monster Jam is coming March 17-19. This is a friendly family event that New Mexicans can enjoy. There will be opportunities for people to purchase the 'Pit Party' passes where fans can get up close to th
  
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• Best Buddies Annual Friendship Walk is back

  02-03-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mission behind the Best Buddies Annual friendship walk is to bring the country together for one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time. Supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Jersey Mikes and Make-A-Wish partner for the ‘Month of Giving’82% of individuals with IDD do not have a paid job in the community. Over 40,000 walkers across the country come out to support the Best Buddi
  
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• Giving the gift of a new pair of shoes with KRQE Cares

  02-03-2023 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids, will be hosting a phone bank, Thursday, March 2, starting at 4 p.m. Viewers can call in to make their donations, they will be on from 4 to 6 p.m. and then switching over to Fox until 7 p.m.Albuquerque launches lowrider bike club for studentsKRQE Cares shoes for kids campaign started back in 2015 with the goal of distributing new shoes to students at Title 1 schools. Today and that mission have never been stronger thanks to the Assi
  
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• Winter storm has arrived to New Mexico

  02-03-2023 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  An upper-level low-pressure system has arrived, currently centered in southern New Mexico. It is bringing a lot of moisture and gusty winds across the state, especially in the south. Wind gusts have already made it above 70 mph in Carlsbad and will continue to be gusty into this evening. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning are in effect south.
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  Albuquerque: Grant program helps hundreds of Albuquerque education job seekersNew Mexico: San Juan County sheriff who shot a do
  
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• NMSU football in Albuquerque to celebrate bowl win

  02-03-2023 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some members of the New Mexico State University football team are coming to Albuquerque Thursday to celebrate their bowl game win. The Aggies beat Bowling Green State University in December. Sports Desk: What to know about the state basketball tournamentHead Coach Jerry Kill, along with quarterback and Albuquerque native, Diego Pavia, will be at the Nativo Lodge from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. celebrating their win. All fans and school alumni are welcome to attend the
  
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• Bill could change how New Mexico courts assign fines

  02-03-2023 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – House Bill 139 is heading to the house floor. That bill could change the way courts assign fines.Story continues below:Gas: New Mexico Gas Company leaders explain high winter gas billsNew Mexico: San Juan County sheriff who shot a dog tells his side of the storyCrime: New Mexico man sentenced for trafficking 45 lbs of meth from MexicoEntertainment: How long will the ski season last in New Mexico?
  HB 139 would require criminal and traffic courts to consider a c
  
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• APD continues progress improving use of force compliance

  02-03-2023 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been working on reducing uses of force that are unwarranted or go beyond their department policies. And the latest report from the external team helping APD says the department is improving.The report, put together by the External Force Investigations Team (EFIT), is part of the oversight intended to help APD comply with its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Run by
  
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• New Mexico bill banning straw purchases of guns heard by committee

  02-03-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bi-partisan bill that targets straw purchases of firearms in New Mexico will be heard at the roundhouse Thursday. House Bill 306 cracks down on guns bought where the buyer intends to give that gun to someone who is not allowed to have it. Feds say New Mexicans fueling gun crimes with straw purchasesExamples of straw purchases include, buying a gun for a felon, any person court ordered to not have a firearm or someone who plans to use it to commit a crime. Th
  
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• 10 appointed to New Mexico university Board of Regents spots

  02-03-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointments of 10 new members to the board of regents for many New Mexico universities and colleges. All appointments must be confirmed by the Legislature.The governor announced the following nominees:
  Logan O'Brien, student regent, to Eastern New Mexico for a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2024.Cody Rivera, student regent, to New Mexico Highlands University for a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2024.Dr. Srinivas Mu
  
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• Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions, Justice Dept. says

  02-03-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department said Thursday in an ongoing federal court case testing the limits of executive power.The department wrote that although a president enjoys broad legal latitude to communicate to the public on matters of concern, “no part of a President’s official responsibilities includes
  
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• Two people dead in crash near Hatch

  02-03-2023 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a double fatal crash on State Road 26, about 15 miles southwest of Hatch. Police say the crash that left two people dead involved two semi-trucks. Snow-packed, icy roads bring difficult driving conditions for parts of New MexicoState Road 26 is closed in both directions while police investigate. There is no information on what led to the crash. The investigation is active and details are limited.Correction: In a previo
  
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• Three people dead in crash near Hatch

  02-03-2023 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a triple fatal crash on State Road 26, about 15 miles southwest of Hatch. Police say the crash that left three people dead involved two semi trucks. Snow-packed, icy roads bring difficult driving conditions for parts of New MexicoState Road 26 is closed in both directions while police investigate. There is no information on what led to the crash. The investigation is active and details are limited.
  
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• Study ranks New Mexico cities on money management

  02-03-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study by WalletHub has ranked over 2,500 cities on how well they manage their money. The study looked at 13 New Mexico cities.Santa Fe ranked the highest at #1,135, followed by Albuquerque at #1,291, Hobbs at #1,382, Farmington at #1,536, and Carlsbad at #1,617. Gallup fared the worst as far as New Mexico cities in the study, with a rank of 2,446 and a median credit score of 648.Courtesy: WalletHub
  The study weighed all of the cities against 10 key metrics an
  
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• Sports Desk: What to know about the state basketball tournament

  02-03-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state basketball tournament begins on Friday, March 3 and runs through Saturday, March 11. It is one of the biggest high school sporting events of the year in New Mexico as teams and fans from around the state pack the Pit to be a part of championship basketball. NMAA sports information director J.P. Murrieta joined the Sports Desk to discuss the format of the tournament, ticket information and what fans should expect throughout the week. 2023 state bask
  
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• Hidden 9-meter long chamber inside Great Pyramid revealed

  02-03-2023 17:45 via krqe.com
  
  Egypt unveiled the discovery of long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza on Thursday, the first to be found on the structure’s north side.The corridor, which measures 9 meters (nearly 30 feet) by 2 meters (more than 6 feet), is perched above the famous structure's main entrance and was detected using a scan, authorities said. The function of the chamber is currently unknown, although such corridors often lead to further archaeological discoveries. Forensic geologist, researcher come
  
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• Children's bamboo plates recalled over toxic materials

  02-03-2023 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  BOSTON, Mass. (WXIN) -- Parents are being urged to take certain bamboo plates away from their children after elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde were discovered.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves Primark bamboo plates sold in the northeast region, Florida and Chicago from October 2021 through August 2022.
  The plates were sold in the shape of a bunny, a bear, a Winnie the Pooh character and a rainbow with 6041901, 7981401, 8096001 or 8096002 printed on the produc
  
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• City to discuss plans for problem property along Central in northeast Albuquerque

  02-03-2023 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City officials will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss plans for a problem property near Pennsylvania St. and Central Ave. According to a news release the property is located at 7817 Central Ave. N.E. Officials are expected to discuss calls for service at the property, violent crimes associated with it, and a lawsuit filed against the property owners.
  The news conference is slated to start at 9 a.m. KRQE News 13 will stream the conference on this pag
  
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• City attempts to shut down problem property along Central in northeast Albuquerque

  02-03-2023 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mayor Tim Keller announced Thursday that they are focusing on problem properties in the city. Thursday city officials highlighted one specific property they have filed a lawsuit against, Adam Food Market.New Mexico man sentenced for trafficking 45 lbs of meth from MexicoThe market is located near Central Ave. and Pennsylvania St. Durning the news conference, Chief Harold Medina stated that this property has been a challenge for years and the crime has not ch
  
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• Future Fords could repo themselves if drivers miss payments

  02-03-2023 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Autonomous driving continues to gain traction in the marketplace, and one major automaker is pondering how the technology could make for easier repossessions.
  Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent application for technology that would allow autonomous vehicles to repossess themselves if drivers miss payments. The application, first reported by The Drive, was filed in August 2021 but formally published Feb. 23.The system would be able to "disable a functionality of a component of
  
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• One person dead, another hospitalized in southeast Albuquerque shooting

  02-03-2023 15:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide in southeast Albuquerque Thursday morning. Police say officers responded to the 9500 block of Central Ave., they say one person is dead and a second person was taken to the hospital.APD says the victim taken to the hospital is listed in stable condition. No other information on the incident is available. This is a developing story. KRQE News 13 will update as more details are available.
  
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• Snow-packed, icy roads bring difficult driving conditions for parts of New Mexico

  02-03-2023 15:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snow-packed and icy roads have resulted in difficult driving conditions for parts of New Mexico. According to NMRoads, there aresevere driving conditions in the western part of the state near Gallup due to snow-covered roads. Most of norther New Mexico, north of Santa Fe is also experiencing difficult driving conditions and NMRoads is showing difficult driving conditions in the southwestern part of the state.
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• Biden urges Congress to approve $1.6B to fight COVID aid fraud

  02-03-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  The White House on Thursday called on Congress to dedicate $1.6 billion toward addressing fraud within coronavirus pandemic relief programs, pushing for money to help victims and strengthen prosecutors targeting fraudsters.President Biden will use his upcoming proposal, expected to be released next week, to ask Congress to allocate the money toward combating fraud, White House officials said.Biden will ask for $600 million to be used to better fund investigations and prosecution of those engaged
  
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• Bill to make daylight saving time permanent reintroduced in Congress

  02-03-2023 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - After hitting a brick wall in the House last year, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent in the U.S. has been reintroduced in the Senate.
  Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who introduced the Sunshine Protection Act last year, filed a bill on Wednesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. So far, the bill has bipartisan support in the Senate, and has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.While details of the bill weren't immediately ava
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Sheriff tells his side, Not guilty, Snow and rain, Revitalization plan, Bike program

  02-03-2023 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Man takes plea deal for trying to solicit 12-year-old girlNew Mexico State Police close I-40 west at GallupLawsuit claims Navajo man died because medical staff didn’t give him an interpreterRoundhouse Roundup: Nonprofit organization audits, e-bike rebates‘Magic mushroom’ therapy research bill advances in RoundhouseBill looks to raise salaries of judges in New MexicoOregon lawmakers propose bill that would give $1K per month to homeless peopleEgypt reveals
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan asked to 'vacate' British home

  02-03-2023 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have been asked to vacate the British residence that was given to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II.“We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage,” a spokesman for the couple said in an email to the Washington Post.Buckingham Palace requested that the couple empty the home that sits on the grounds of Windsor Castle because it had been off
  
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• Snow, rain and strong winds arrive in New Mexico this morning

  02-03-2023 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snow has been coming down in northern New Mexico, including the northern and western mountains, throughout the night. Roads will be snow covered and slick in many areas for the morning commute, and worsening throughout Thursday.
  Snow will continue in the mountains through this evening, while the Valley and plains will mostly see rain and mix, with a chance for light snow accumulation. The wind will be whipping across southern New Mexico today as the storm move
  
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• Tesla plans to cut costs of next-generation cars in half

  02-03-2023 14:18 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.CEO Elon Musk and other executives outlined the goals during a 3 1/2-hour investor day presentation at Tesla's Austin, Texas, headquarters Wednesday as they presented the company's third master plan.The changes could bring the cost of a new generation of vehicles to around $25,000. Many investors were hoping to catch
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Nonprofit organization audits, e-bike rebates

  02-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, March 2, legislators are once again set to debate a wide range of topics. Among those are a bill to change which nonprofits are required to have annual audits and a bill to help more New Mexicans purchase e-bikes.Nonprofit auditsCurrently, New Mexico requires some nonprofit organizations to conduct yearly audits. In particular, nonprofit organizations whose main purpose is to help support a government agency have to undergo audits if they expend more
  
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• 'So Cluck'n Good': Baskin-Robbins launches new Chick'n & Waffles flavor

  02-03-2023 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- Baskin-Robbins is giving chicken and waffle lovers a new way to enjoy the famous brunch duo.
  The ice cream brand on Wednesday launched Chick'n & Waffles, its new Flavor of the Month.
  The interesting frozen treat features buttermilk waffle-flavored ice cream with "crispy chick'n and waffle flavored bites" topped with a bourbon maple syrup flavored swirl.Albuquerque coffee spot named among 25 ‘best in the U.S.’The company said the new flavor was made to mim
  
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• Famous Little Mermaid statue vandalized again, this time with colors of Russian flag

  02-03-2023 12:00 via krqe.com
  
  COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized, with the colors of the Russian flag painted on the rock on which she sits, a newspaper reported Thursday.The oft-attacked 1.65-meter (5.4-foot) -high bronze sits at the entrance of the Copenhagen harbor.It was not known when the vandalism took place. The rock was painted in stripes white, blue and red. No one has taken responsi
  
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• Winter storm arrives, bringing messy travel into Thursday morning

  02-03-2023 06:41 via krqe.com
  
  A large low pressure system is currently bringing a mess over weather to Arizona, with all that activity expected to push east into New Mexico overnight. Moisture from that storm is already surging across the Four Corners and southern Colorado, bringing round of snow to the mountains and rain to lower elevations. Some snow is beginning to move into the northern Gila ahead of the storm as well. It was windy down south today and will stay windy into tomorrow, with Wind Advisories and High Wind War
  
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• Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge

  02-03-2023 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a political committee at a trial in southern New Mexico.The verdict from a 12-member jury capped a two-day trial in Alamogordo, the community where Griffin served as an Otero County commissioner until he was banished from office last year for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. National TV show to highlight appeal of living in Albuquerq
  
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• Lea County officials shave heads to support chief's daughter

  02-03-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials in the Lea County Sheriff's Office shaved their heads to support Chief Fernando Jimenez's daughter Ciara. She was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.Story continues below:Albuquerque: City of Albuquerque looks to buy, redevelop closing Walmart storeNew Mexico: Conservation group joins the fight in Gila feral cattle killingCrime: FBI, APD search for credit union ‘Swoosh and Sack Stealer’Entertainment: Over $5.2 million awarded to three New
  
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• Historic Kress Building in Downtown ABQ could soon see new life

  02-03-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After sitting empty for years, the historic Kress Building could soon see new life with a little TLC. Plans to revitalize the building have been in the works for the last four years. However, COVID slowed things down.Albuquerque launches lowrider bike club for studentsAnna Muellar used to own the Kress, and when she passed away, the building was left to her sister Frankie Veronda, who is looking to reopen the building while keeping its historic charm as
  
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• Lawsuit claims Navajo man died because medical staff didn't give him an interpreter

  02-03-2023 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A lawsuit claims Navajo elder Larry Williams died at the San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) after he was misdiagnosed due to a language barrier. Background information provided stated Williams primarily spoke Navajo throughout his life as he lived with his family and worked as a union welder with other Navajo speakers.
  The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) and the Fine Law Firm have filed to hold a medical center liable for failing t
  
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• Virginia sex abuse case suspect arrested in New Mexico

  02-03-2023 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) took a wanted man into custody. He's accused of sexually abusing a minor. San Juan County sheriff who shot a dog tells his side of the storyAccording to NMSP, Darren Powell, 52, of La Luz, New Mexico, was wanted in the state of Virginia for criminal sexual penetration of a minor.The investigation was sparked because the Tularosa Police Department reached out to NMSP to say they think a counselor at the public schools had a felony warr
  
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• Man takes plea deal for trying to solicit 12-year-old girl

  02-03-2023 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of raping a teenager and trying to meet up with a 12-year-old girl has taken a plea deal. David Munoz has taken a plea deal and will spend 20 years in prison followed by another 19 years suspended.David Munoz was accused of exchanging sexually explicit text messages and trying to meet up with a 12-year-old girl at the Coronado Center Mall. Munoz was stopped by the girl's father and arrested. New Mexico man sentenced for trafficking meth from Me
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobos take down Fresno State

  02-03-2023 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball snapped a seven game losing streak to Fresno State on Tuesday night. The win improves the Lobos to 21-9 on the year."I was walking into this building today and I felt like a little trauma from the last game that we had and I'm proud of our guys to be able to bounce back and play as well as we did," coach Pitino said. "I thought we were phenomenal offensively. We were way better in the second half defensively."The Lobo women also def
  
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• New Mexico man sentenced for trafficking 45 lbs of meth from Mexico

  02-03-2023 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has been sentenced for drug charges. He's accused of being involved with methamphetamine-trafficking operations. San Juan sheriff who shot a dog tells his side of the storyAccording to the US Department of Justice, Sergio Ruiz, 58, of Columbus, New Mexico, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute a meth mixture, possession with intent to distribute a meth mixture, and importation of a meth mixture.Evidence and court records alleged Ruiz tried to c
  
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• Winning culture reestablished at Albuquerque Academy

  02-03-2023 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Academy had one of the most dominant stretches in the history of New Mexico high school basketball in the early 90s. The Chargers won six straight championships from 1989-1994 and made nine consecutive title game appearances, but there hasn't been much winning for the program since.
  Academy struggled heavily over the last decade, but a coaching change to Marcos CdeBaca got the Chargers back on track. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsLast
  
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• APD prevents 'concerning' person from purchasing firearm

  02-03-2023 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's Crisis Intervention Unit has filed a request with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If approved, the request prevents an individual with "concerning behavior" from being able to purchase a firearm.
  The request comes after concerns surfaced about a woman who has been charged with multiple batteries and assault.The woman has allegedly prompted multiple calls for service in her neighborhood because of threats she has made
  
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• Albuquerque launches lowrider bike club for students

  02-03-2023 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is launching a program where students will be able to build their own lowrider-style bike. Ten students are a part of the Duke City Youth Lowrider Bike Club.The club is an after-school program where each student gets a bike. With the bicycle, they can build their own lowrider-style customizations.
  Volunteers from local law enforcement agencies and members of the lowrider community are pitching in to help the students with their bike b
  
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