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• Lawmakers want mental health, substance use disorder help to be more accessible

  03-03-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mental health issues are a big problem in New Mexico. Now, state lawmakers are trying to make it easier for people to get help.Senate Bill 273 states that insurance in New Mexico cannot put any more coverage restrictions on mental health and substance use treatment than are applied to any other medical services.Malnourished bear found in Red River dumpster on way to full recovery"This bill requires following federal legislation, but with teeth in it, to take away t
  
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• Roswell man arrested in shooting of NMSP officer's home

  03-03-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man has been charged in the drive-by shooting of an off-duty state police officer's home. New Mexico State Police responded to the call on Monday night.Investigators say the officer was at home with his family when gunshots hit the house around 9:00 p.m. No one in the house was hurt.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:
  
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• 'Rust' assistant director won't appear in court for plea deal hearing

  03-03-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – What was expected to be a high-profile court hearing next week surrounding the fatal 2021 "Rust" movie set shooting won't happen as originally planned. The film's assistant director, David Halls, will now face a judge in a virtual plea deal hearing later this month.The change gets Halls out of having to appear in a Santa Fe courtroom in person. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer approved Halls' request to appear virtually after his defense cited several concerns ov
  
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• High Desert Screening film festival now taking submissions

  03-03-2023 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High Desert Screening (HDS) is hosting a film festival. HDS offers filmmakers the opportunity and a platform to showcase their skills. From opera houses to drive-ins: A history of Albuquerque movie theatersHDS presents the latest movie trailers, music videos, and short films by New Mexico talent. Many artists and producers have submitted their projects which are being reviewed by event consultants. The top submissions will then be screened by qualified
  
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• Feds upgrading inspection technology at ports of entry

  03-03-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  El Paso, Texas (Border Report) – Federal officials say new construction at the Bridge of the Americas will not delay motorists seeking to return to the United States from Mexico.U.S. Customs and Border Protection on March 8 will begin construction on a system that will scan passenger vehicles approaching inspection booths at the port of entry. This is the first step of a regional upgrade of border inspection technology that will include other ports in the El Paso Sector in months to come.&
  
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• Hobbs woman sentenced for stealing car with kids inside

  03-03-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman is accused of stealing a car with two children inside as their mother clung to the hood trying to stop her. She has been sentenced for the crime.
  Regina Castillo was charged for stealing a car at an Allsup's in Hobbs on July 4, 2022. The vehicle had two children inside.Gallup Police: Man killed 15-year-old that was selling THC vapesPolice chased Castillo. They claimed she eventually dropped off a 6-year-old girl and ditched the car with a baby boy still in
  
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• New Mexico school staffer accused of sex crime against student, giving alcohol to minors

  03-03-2023 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – An assistant band coach at Organ Mountain High School is facing charges. He is accused of touching a student inappropriately.According to the criminal complaint, Valentino Leyba had three male students over to his home to clean up his yard last September. Elderly man who killed sister takes plea dealAt one point, the students jokingly told Leyba to bring them beer to which he later returned with beer, margarita mix, and shots.The boys went into Leyba's home t
  
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• Behind the Story: Victim cooperation affecting more criminal cases

  03-03-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A recent KRQE News 13 investigation highlights the number of cases Albuquerque Police has not been able to forward to prosecution due to a lack of victim cooperation. APD says the problem often leads to suspects going on to commit more crimes, rather than facing the criminal justice system for initial allegations. KRQE Investigates - APD: Criminals reoffend when victims refuse to cooperateKRQE News 13 Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret recently discussed her
  
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• Safer New Mexico Now provides tips on child passenger safety

  03-03-2023 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Keeping our children safe while on the roadways. Safer New Mexico Now is a nonprofit company that provides traffic safety services for the entire state. One of their programs centers around child passenger safety which is actually more of a concern than you would think. Motorcyclist dies after Albuquerque crash, police sayOne issue they are seeing is a lot of children graduating to booster seats too early. The group suggests children stay in a harness seat fo
  
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• New Mexico to end COVID-19 public health emergency in April

  03-03-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After three years of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says she will end the state's public health emergency for the virus by the end of the month. In a news release Friday, the Governor said her final extension of the emergency order, lasting through March 31, will be the last.The move comes as the federal government also winds downs its emergency response. In late January, President Biden announced his administration would e
  
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• Biden had cancerous lesion removed, no further treatment required: doctor

  03-03-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  A lesion on President Biden’s chest removed during last month’s annual physical exam was a basal cell carcinoma, and all cancerous tissue was successfully removed, his doctor said Friday.Kevin O’Connor, the president’s physician, wrote in a memo that a biopsy confirmed the small lesion was basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancer. The area was treated at the time of the biopsy and no further treatment is required, O’Connor wrote.“The s
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue holding March career fair

  03-03-2023 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you've ever considered working for Albuquerque Fire Rescue, now is your time to really learn more about what it takes. They are hosting an upcoming career fair that's highlighting the department and all the jobs they are looking to fill. City of Albuquerque to build new fire station in response to increase call volumesAFR is inviting anyone who has ever wanted to work with them to come out to the career fair. The public is invited to see all availabl
  
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• "Dancing in the Cave" at the University of New Mexico

  03-03-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday morning some University of New Mexico Students took part in the school's second "Dancing in the Cave" event at UNM's Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. The idea behind the event was to give students a fun and energetic way to start the day, dancing, as they say our ancestors once did.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 storyCri
  
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• Golf tournament returns honoring Univ. of Southwest crash victims, scholarship

  03-03-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The schedule is set for a second golf tournament honoring seven people killed in a 2022 fatal car crash involving the University of the Southwest golf team. Proceeds from the memorial tournament will go towards a scholarship for collegiate golfers from the region.In March 2022, a two vehicle crash killed six University of the Southwest students, their golf coach, and left other others serious injured. The surviving students, Dayton Price and Hayden Underhill are n
  
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• Warming trend starts today, continues into weekend

  03-03-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a powerful winter storm pushed across the state yesterday, much calmer and quieter conditions are in store for your Friday. Temperatures will be a lot more seasonable for early march, getting into the mid to upper 50s in Albuquerque, 40s across the Four Corners, and 60s to near 70 south and east.
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  Albuquerque: Grant program helps hundreds of Albuquerque education job seekersNew Mexico: San Juan County sheriff who shot a dog tells his s
  
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• Elderly man who killed sister takes plea deal

  03-03-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lee Jenson, the 79-year-old man who admitted to shooting and killing his sister at her East Mountain home has taken a plea deal. Jenson was charged with the murder of Chris Neel in November 2020 after admitting to deputies that he shot her in the head.Data shows many shooting, stabbing, fight reports at Albuquerque food marketJenson told investigators the two had a contentious relationship and he was angry with her. Friday in court, Jenson pleaded guilty to a lesse
  
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• Bill could help New Mexico firefighters pay healthcare costs

  03-03-2023 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has more than 2,000 career firefighters across the state, according to an analysis by the Legislative Finance Committee. And legislators are eyeing a bill to help cover their healthcare costs.House Bill 495, a bipartisan bill, would create a new fund for firefighter healthcare. The bill would allow firefighters to access up to $5,000 per year to pay for insurance, deductible, etc. Republicans, Democrats at odds on rules over detaining suspects b
  
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• New 'low energy' scanning coming to New Mexico ports of entry

  03-03-2023 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Low Energy Portal (LEP) scanning systems are coming to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry. The first instance of this technology being used will be at the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso, TX. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will first begin construction there on March 8."The LEP system will scan arriving traffic and the imagery generated will be used by CBP to identify potential threats in a timely and efficient manner," said CBP El Paso Port Dir
  
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• Data shows many shooting, stabbing, fight reports at Albuquerque food market

  03-03-2023 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mayor Tim Keller recently called out an eastside food market as a so-called 'problem property.' The Albuquerque Police Department says there have been hundreds of callouts to the Adam Food Market's location near Central and Pennsylvania over the years, and the City says something needs to be done.But what sorts of problems is the property dealing with? KRQE News 13 combed through millions of police call records to find out. City attempting to shut down
  
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• US announces new $400 million Ukraine security aid package

  03-03-2023 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. on Friday announced a $400 million security aid package for Ukraine, providing more ammunition, equipment and munitions for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.The State Department said the latest package includes munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Howitzer artillery guns, as well as ammunition for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles the U.S. first announced for Ukraine in January.The latest round of security aid also includes demolitions munitions, eq
  
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• Chick-fil-A confirms customer info stolen in 'automated attack'

  03-03-2023 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Fast food restaurant Chick-fil-A confirmed Thursday that someone successfully launched an "automated attack" against the company's website and app over the course of more than two months, stealing customers' sensitive information.The disclosure came in a security notice filed on the California Attorney General's website.The attack, using log-ins obtained from a third party to access member reward site Chick-fil-A One, was carried out between Dec. 18, 2022 and Feb. 12, 2023, the
  
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• Police searching for Albuquerque murder suspect

  03-03-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for information about a 2022 murder. Police say Jonathan Lindsey was shot and killed on the side of the road near the 400 block of Dallas St. on September 18, 2022. City attempts to shut down problem property along Central in northeast AlbuquerqueAnyone with information on the incident is asked to reach out to crime stoppers at (505) 843-7867. Tips can also be submitted online at p3tips.com/531.
  
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• State to receive $13 million in federal funds to enhance cybersecurity

  03-03-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico will be receiving nearly $13 million in federal funding over the next four years to enhance cybersecurity in the state. This after a Cybersecurity Planning Committee, established in September 2022 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, submitted an application for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.According to a New Mexico Department of Information Technology press release, the state learned it had received its first installme
  
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• State to receive $13 million in federal funds to combat cybersecurity

  03-03-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico will be receiving nearly $13 million in federal funding over the next four years to enhance cybersecurity in the state. This after a Cybersecurity Planning Committee, established in September 2022 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, submitted an application for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.According to a New Mexico Department of Information Technology press release, the state learned it had received its first installme
  
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• Food Truck Fridays return to downtown Albuquerque

  03-03-2023 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced the return of the popular Food Truck Fridays in downtown Albuquerque. Starting Friday, March 3, at Civic Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. people get lunch from a variety of food trucks. What are Albuquerque’s 10 ‘sister’ cities?Food Truck Friday will take place every Friday form March 3 through September. The food trucks will be parked along 3rd St. between Marquette and Tijeras. Each week will feature a v
  
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• What do the orange, green dots on my iPhone mean?

  03-03-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - If you've used Snapchat or your camera app recently, you may have noticed a green dot appear at the top of your iPhone. Or maybe it was an orange dot when you were on a FaceTime call or while recording a Voice Memo. But what do they mean? Cartels find creative ways to smuggle drugs into the USIf you're confused by the dots, you aren't alone.Apple introduced the orange and green indicators when it rolled out iOS 14 in 2020. That means that, as long as your iPhone is up-to-date (we're
  
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• How women's rights in the US have been eroded since the last women's history month

  03-03-2023 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - As the United States enters into a month-long celebration and observance of women's history, it is just as important to assess the future women in the U.S. face as it is to reflect on the achievements of the past. CameraCraft // ShutterstockWithin the last year, the mental and physical health and well-being of women in the U.S. at various points of intersectionality, both young and old, have been eroded by legislation at both the federal and state levels and worsening social pre
  
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• Two Americans arrested in alleged scheme to supply Russia with aviation equipment

  03-03-2023 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Two Americans were arrested Thursday in relation to an alleged scheme to supply Russia with aviation equipment in violation of U.S. export laws amid the war on Ukraine, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Malnourished bear found in Red River dumpster on way to full recoveryThe DOJ alleged in a release that two men from Kansas — 59-year-old Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky and 55-year-old Douglas Robertson — have conspired to shirk U.S. export laws since 2020 as t
  
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• One dead after head-on crash in northwest Albuquerque

  03-03-2023 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash near Unser and Paradise Friday morning. Officials say just before 3 a.m. a blue BMW collided head on with a silver Chevy Silverado. The driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital. Malnourished bear found in Red River dumpster on way to full recoveryPolice say the BMW was driving the wrong direction on northbound Unser when the S
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: No contest plea, License plate enforcement, Warmer weather, Renter protection, Bear rehabilitation

  03-03-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  APD: Criminals reoffend when victims refuse to cooperateAlbuquerque man arrested after a fight broke out at Main EventGallup Police: Man killed 15-year-old that was selling THC vapesTourism Department wants to study impact of sports in New MexicoWhat’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 3 – Mar. 9New bill would make e-bikes more accessible to low-income residentsCartels find creative ways to smuggle drugs into the USUS, South Korea announce largest field exercises
  
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• Cartels find creative ways to smuggle drugs into the US

  03-03-2023 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Cartels remain innovative in their approach to trafficking drugs across national borders, creating paths for fentanyl and other substances to flow into the United States.
  Coconuts, crutches, car batteries, coffee cans and carrots all have one thing in common — they've been packed with drugs and shipped to the United States.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made a historic fentanyl and methamphetamine bust this week at Andrade Port of Entry in California
  
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• Calmer and warmer weather to end the week

  03-03-2023 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  After a powerful winter storm pushed across the state yesterday, much calmer and quieter conditions are in store for your Friday. Temperatures will be a lot more seasonable for early march, getting into the mid to upper 50s in Albuquerque, 40s across the Four Corners, and 60s to near 70 south and east.
  Westerly upper level winds will return across the state this weekend, allowing for much drier air to infiltrate the Desert Southwest. This will allow for plenty of sunshine into Saturday with just
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 3 – Mar. 9

  03-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from March 3 – March 9.
  AlbuquerqueMar. 3-5 – National Fiery Foods and BBQ Show 2023 – Over 1,000 products from around the world will be at Sandia Resort & Casino. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations, food samples and more. Friday the event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.50Mar. 3 – ABQ Artwalk – In
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: New state park, lobbyist transparency

  03-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday, March 3, legislators will debate some interesting pieces of legislation. Those include a bill to require political lobbyists to be more transparent and a piece of legislation that would consider making a new state park.Broad Canyon RanchNew Mexico currently has more than 30 state parks. From fishing at Fenton Lake State Park to New Mexico learning ranch history at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, New Mexico's parks offer a range of opportunities. An
  
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• Why Thursday’s US-Russia diplomatic meeting was so important

  03-03-2023 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first in-person meeting since the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.Blinken and his opposite number were both attending the G-20 summit in New Delhi, India.The conversation was unexpected but brief — it reportedly lasted around 10 minutes — and there was no significant breakthrough.But the meeting was still important. Here are four reasons why.It happened at allThe mere fact that the confab between
  
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• Valle de Oro invites public to see new programs at refuge

  03-03-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nature center is getting back to business coming out of the pandemic. They are inviting the public to see what they're up to.Valle de Oro in the South Valley held its first open house since 2019, something the national wildlife refuge used to do a few times a year.This time, they got to host the event in the brand-new visitor center that opened in September.Community members got to learn about the latest projects, including tree plantings, Bosque cle
  
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• NMSU Athletic Director Mario Moccia is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  03-03-2023 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - It's been a year of highest highs and lowest lows for New Mexico State Athletics Director Mario Moccia. Moccia watched his program's football team win more games than it has the last three years in one season under first-year Head Coach Jerry Kill.
  Kill also led the team to a Quick Lane Bowl victory, winning 7 games. Basketball was another story.
  Story continues below:Gas: New Mexico Gas Company leaders explain high winter gas billsNew Mexico: San Juan County sheriff w
  
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• Malnourished bear found in Red River dumpster on way to full recovery

  03-03-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – A yearling bear is lucky to be alive after being found in a Red River dumpster a few weeks ago. He weighed just 11 pounds when he should have been more than 120."The fur makes him look bigger, but in reality, he's the size of a house cat."
  Ty Horak and Kathleen Ramsay with Cottonwood Rehab in Española got the call from Game and Fish opening their doors without question to help save the bear's life. They believe the bear got separated from his mother dur
  
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• Storm moves out, winds calm down overnight

  03-03-2023 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  Our winter storm has quickly moved out of the state tonight. We're still seeing a couple stray showers far southeast and stronger wind gusts in the Sacramento Mountains southward into Carlsbad. Earlier today, we saw rain, snow, wind, and colder temps.
  The ABQ metro saw some rain and snow showers along with some snow pellets mixing in! Parts of the San Juan Mountains collected a fresh 8-12" of snow.
  Warmer air cut totals back to a couple of inches near the Four Corners southbound into the Contine
  
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• Tourism Department wants to study impact of sports in New Mexico

  03-03-2023 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A proposed bill would revive New Mexico's Sports Authority Division. Meanwhile, the New Mexico Tourism Department is working on its own study on how sports could bring more people into the state. Free wood available to San Miguel County residents affected by wildfireThe department is looking at the inventory of the infrastructure of sports facilities and also the marketing potential for tourism and sports in the state."There are a variety of individual communities
  
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• Prescribed burns planned in Ojo Sarco and Canjilon near Taos

  03-03-2023 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Carson National Forest fire staff are preparing for prescribed burns near the communities of Ojo Sarco and Canjilon. The U.S. Forest Service said burns could begin as soon as March 7, if conditions allow. Quemado Ranger District to burn Baca slash pitThe prescribed burns are part of an effort to increase forest health and prevent wildfires from spreading.
  “I’m eager to see these piles addressed before the spring, so they do not add to any fire danger ov
  
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• Quemado Ranger District to burn Baca slash pit

  03-03-2023 04:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Authorities are preparing to burn a slash pit. It's located a mile northeast of Quemado Lake Recreation Area and about three miles from the Quemado Lake Estates.Once the weather allows, crews with the Gila National Forest and Quemado Ranger District will burn the Baca slash pit.Memorial, memes honor Albuquerque’s fallen Iron Man statue“All fire management carries with it some risk, but we are doing our due diligence to conduct all prescribed fires in th
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested after a fight broke out at Main Event

  03-03-2023 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Antoine Morris. Morris is accused of attacking a man at Main Event off of Pan American Freeway.Morris allegedly hit a man with a glass filled with liquid, cutting him over his eye during a confrontation that occurred on Feb. 26. According to witnesses and video surveillance, after Morris struck the victim with the glass, a fight broke out between several individuals and a security guar
  
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• Sports Desk: New Mexico United looking to control ball better in 2023

  03-03-2023 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is about to enter its 5th year in club history and looking to ride the momentum from the end of last year. The club struggled with possession and was third lowest in the league in dribbles completed in 2022 which is a point of emphasis this preseason."This is something that we wanted to be more comfortable with in possession, more aggressive in possession," said head coach Zach Prince. "If you look at our games last year, the majority of ou
  
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• Navajo family sues Farmington hospital after man died without interpreter

  03-03-2023 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Navajo family is suing a Farmington hospital after a death in 2018. They claimed the hospital failed to get an interpreter for their sick family member who only spoke Navajo. The family said they want to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else.  New Mexico program geared toward tackling food insecurity in need of suppliers"My dad was not in his right state of mind. He was not responding to the questions she was asking," said daughter Lyn
  
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• Memorial, memes honor Albuquerque's fallen Iron Man statue

  03-03-2023 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Who knew that downtown Albuquerque's Iron Man had such a following? After a car crash Monday knocked over the more than 10-foot-tall art piece, New Mexicans have continued to 'memeify' the statue online, even honoring the giant sculpture's former footprint on Lomas.Thursday, someone left a memorial at the corner of 4th and Lomas, in remembrance of the sculpture. Similar to an alter, someone left flowers, religious candles and a cross at the foot of a fr
  
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• FBI finds guns in felon's Albuquerque home

  03-03-2023 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Stephan Lopez is facing new charges after federal agents found multiple guns inside his home. Lopez has a long criminal history.Stephan Lopez was caught in an Albuquerque Police Department bait car in 2014. Lopez has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. He's also faced multiple drug charges in the past. Albuquerque man pleads guilty to October 2021 road rage incidentThe Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a
  
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• Gallup Police: Man killed 15-year-old that was selling THC vapes

  03-03-2023 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A teenage victim was found dead at a park in February. Now, a person has been arrested in the Gallup murder case.Thriller-type movie being filmed in New MexicoAccording to Gallup Police Department (GPD), they responded to Ford Canyon Veterans Memorial Park on February 17 around 4:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Police found Michael Teagan, 15, of Gallup, was found unconscious in a vehicle. He was taken to a hospital and died there.After interviewing witnesses
  
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• New bill would make e-bikes more accessible to low-income residents

  03-03-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill in the Roundhouse would give thousands of low-income people e-bikes at steep discounts. Backers of the bill say it would help New Mexicans and the environment.Senate Bill 343 would give e-bikes retailers cash rebates of up to $1,200 if the person they sold it to provides proof they are a low-income resident – a person whose annual household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines."Often our tax policy benefits upper-income people
  
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• APD: Criminals reoffend when victims refuse to cooperate

  03-03-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE has highlighted cases dismissed over evidence issues or when an officer does not show up to court. But in Bernalillo County, data from the District Attorney's Office shows the number one reason for case dismissals is a victim failing or refusing to cooperate in the case. As a result, criminals are let loose back into New Mexican communities.On February 7, 2023, Albuquerque Police arrested Christopher Gutierrez because Smith's employees told officers Gutie
  
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