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• Albuquerque man arrested for shooting at APD helicopter

  07-03-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have arrested a man accused of shooting at an Albuquerque Police Department helicopter. APD deployed a helicopter late Monday night, Mar. 6, for a "proactive policing operation" when they say 30-year-old Ryan Koplin fired around four shots from the balcony of a home. Trial moved for man who allegedly drove drunk through a parade; injured 15According to APD, the pilot had to make defensive maneuvers to avoid getting hit. Koplin has been accused of two
  
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• UNM offering fast pathway to becoming a teacher

  07-03-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Becoming a teacher in New Mexico will soon be easier than ever before. UNM is offering a new graduate certificate for people who already have Bachelor's or Master's degrees in fields unrelated to teaching. NMSU College of ACES hosts open house in AprilThis could be an easier, faster, option for anyone who otherwise would have to go through an entire Master's program in order to earn a teacher's license. The certificate is only 21 hours.By streamlining the path to b
  
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• Albuquerque holds promotion ceremony for first woman fire chief

  07-03-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's new fire chief has been formally promoted to her new position by Mayor Tim Keller. Chief Emily Jaramillo was among the 29 Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters to move up the ranks during a recent promotion ceremony on Mar. 7 at the Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavillion.Jaramillo is the first woman to ever lead the department in its 123-year history. "I would not be here today without all the people in my life both personally and professionally who belie
  
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• Senate passes New Mexico reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare bill

  07-03-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After passing the New Mexico House in February, a bill changing gender-affirming, reproductive healthcare laws passed the state Senate Tuesday. Hours of debate preceded the vote, with supporters calling the legislative effort support of life-saving care. Opponents say the legislation will infringe on parents' rights and could hurt children.Sponsored by five Democratic legislators, House Bill 7 prohibits public entities, and those acting on behalf of p
  
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• Rio Rancho man charged with arson at APS headquarters

  07-03-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho man was arrested after police say he lit three vehicles on fire at the Albuquerque Public School main office in Uptown. A criminal complaint states late Monday night, 40-year-old Ruben Davis cut a yellow shirt into pieces, put them down the gas spout, and lit them on fire.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Three people injured after shots fired inside Albuquerque restaurantNew Mexico: New Mexico receives $5.6 million to aid low-income residentsCr
  
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• Breaking Bad stars spotted across San Diego to promote new mezcal

  07-03-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO -- "Jesse, let it go...we need to cook," some mezcal!
  "Breaking Bad" stars, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, have been making the rounds in San Diego to promote their new mezcal, Dos Hombres.The two actors behind Walter White and Jesse Pinkman were at the Mission Valley Costco Monday for a scheduled bottle signing, reportedly bringing out enough people for the line to wrap about the parking lot. New Mexico receives $5.6 million to aid low-income residentsAfter Monday's event, the TV show
  
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• Arrest warrant filed for Albuquerque woman involved in fatal shooting

  07-03-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An arrest warrant has been filed for a woman charged with murder. 26-year-old Elena Ornelas is accused of shooting and killing Sadie Bell during a fight at an Albuquerque apartment complex in January. Trial moved for man who allegedly drove drunk through a parade; injured 15The incident occurred on Jan. 21, near Dallas Street and Bell Avenue in southeast Albuquerque. Investigators believe drugs played a role in the shooting. No further information has been r
  
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• Volcano Vista beats Centennial in quarter-finals yet again

  07-03-2023 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a battle of Hawks, three seed Volcano Vista and six seed Centennial met in the quarter-finals of the girls state basketball tournament for the second year in a row. There wasn't much revenge for the Hawks down south, as the Hawks wearing white and black came out victorious once again.2023 state basketball tournament bracketsWhile Volcano has been known for its ability to score over recent years, it was the defense that was the difference on Tuesday. Volca
  
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• Where does Albuquerque rank among best cities for college basketball fans?

  07-03-2023 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's that time of year when a country's fancies turn to college basketball. A new study by WalletHub ranks nearly 300 U.S. cities with at least one college team on which are the best cities for fans of the sport. How did New Mexico cities like Albuquerque and Las Cruces stack up? The Pit’s loud Lobo crowds return to the national spotlight in new profile pieceWhile Albuquerque came in at #252 overall, it came in at #48 when looking at college basketball among
  
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• Best cities for college basketball fans

  07-03-2023 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's that time of year when a country's fancies turn to college basketball. A new study by WalletHub ranks nearly 300 U.S. cities with at least one college team on which are the best cities for fans of the sport. How did New Mexico cities like Albuquerque and Las Cruces stack up? The Pit’s loud Lobo crowds return to the national spotlight in new profile pieceWhile Albuquerque came in at #252 overall, it came in at #48 when looking at college basketball among
  
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• Isleta Boulevard closed both ways near Rio Bravo due to structure fire

  07-03-2023 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to a tweet from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Isleta Boulevard is closed in both the northbound and southbound directions near Rio Bravo Boulevard on Monday afternoon, Mar. 7. The closure is due to a structure fire near Isleta Boulevard and Valley Road in southwest Albuquerque.Deputies are working to control traffic in the area. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Three people injured after shots fired inside Albuquerque
  
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• Face-to-face taxpayer assistance available this weekend

  07-03-2023 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The IRS will be opening the taxpayer assistance center in Albuquerque on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6200 Jefferson St. NE. People will get the chance to get face-to-face tax help for issues they may have with no appointment.Bill that would provide $300 rebates for New Mexico taxpayers moves forwardThe IRS says all people should bring the following with them:Current government-issued photo identification,Social Security cards or ITINs for the
  
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• 'Pay it forward' Military Softball tournament

  07-03-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jeff and Toni Ramsey started their version of "pay it forward" back in 2005by providing Thanksgiving dinners to Albuquerque public school students and their families. Now they are hosting their first-ever pay-it-forward Military dual Softball tournament in Albuquerque.New Mexico receives $5.6 million to aid low-income residentsThere will be 10 military teams that will play Friday, March, 10. There will be balloons launched and will be hosted at the Albuquerq
  
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• Sandoval County celebrating its 120th anniversary

  07-03-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandoval County celebrating its 120th anniversary. The Sandoval County Founding Day Celebration and Career Fair is March 10, 2023. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sandoval County Administration Building.Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office takes part in a charity motorcycle competitionThe festivities feature a Cake Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m. that kicks off the Career Fair, which runs until 3 p.m. Cake will be served during Career Fair hours. The event wil
  
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• St. Pius survives Los Alamos, on to semis

  07-03-2023 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When the St. Pius and Los Alamos girls basketball teams met in February, there were not many points and the game was decided by two scores. When the Sartans and Hilltoppers met in the quarter-finals of the state tournament on Tuesday, the outcome wasn't much different, with the black and gold winning 40-36. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsAfter shooting on 1-6 from the field in the first quarter, St. Pius was able to turn it around and claw back int
  
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• High seas treaty "keystone agreement" in protecting oceans

  07-03-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  (CBS NEWSPATH) - Conservationists are calling it a victory for the high seas and marine life. United Nations diplomats from nearly 200 nations have agreed on a high seas treaty that protects large parts of the Earth's oceans."I mean, this is huge. This is really, I think, a keystone agreement if we're going to try and protect thirty percent of the ocean,” says Nichola Clark, Officer for Protecting Ocean life on the High Seas at The Pew Charitable Trusts.More than a decade of debate over fu
  
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• Company seeing big demand for decoy weapons

  07-03-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  (CBS NEWSPATH) - The war in Ukraine has triggered a big demand for weapons, but one company in the Czech Republic is delivering deception to the front lines.Located in Prague, Inflatech creates inflatable weapons designed to look like the real deal - from tanks to the powerful American HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. The company’s CEO, Vojtech Fresser, says, “without binoculars, from a distance, you can’t tell if it’s real or not.” Three people injured after s
  
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• Prosecutor calls XXXTentacion's alleged killers 'predators'

  07-03-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida prosecutor told jurors during closing arguments Tuesday that three men on trial for the 2018 slaying of rapper XXXTentacion were “predators” who waited outside a motorcycle shop to rob and shoot the rising star, escaping with $50,000.Prosecutor Pascale Achille played cellphone videos the defendants allegedly took hours after the killing that showed them smiling and dancing as they flashed handfuls of $100 bills. Michael Boatwright, Dedrick
  
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• In reversal, Biden weighs detaining migrant families

  07-03-2023 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is considering detaining migrant families who cross into the U.S. illegally as it prepares to end COVID-19 restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to U.S. officials familiar with the plans. That would be a major reversal after officials in late 2021 stopped holding families in detention facilities.
  Homeland Security officials are working through how to manage an expected increase of migrants at the border once the COVID-19 restrictions t
  
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• Joe Biden plans new taxes on the rich to help save Medicare

  07-03-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare, saying the plan would help to extend the insurance program's solvency by 25 years and provide a degree of middle-class stability to millions of older adults.In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden. His budget would draw a direct line between those new taxes and the popular health insurance program for people older than 65, essentiall
  
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• New Mexico House approves free menstrual products in all public school bathrooms

  07-03-2023 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico lawmakers are step closer to funding free menstrual products in public school bathrooms around the state. House members approved a bill on the matter late Monday, March 6, but some are expressing concern about what might happen to feminine products in boys' bathrooms.House Bill 134 seeks to offer free menstrual products to students. Sponsored by a group of four Democratic lawmakers, the bill would add New Mexico to the list of states that alread
  
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• La Cueva defense holds strong, Bears move on to semi-finals

  07-03-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The number four seed Carlsbad Cavegirls and 5th ranked La Cueva bears battled in the Pit Tuesday morning for the right to advance to the semi-finals. In a low scoring affair, La Cueva came out victorious 44-26After a poor shooting performance by both sides in the first half, the Bears picked it up in the third quarter, improving their shooting percentage to 53.3%. La Cueva was able to grow its lead to as many as 22and sealed the victory.La Cueva will now pla
  
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• What's 'tip creeping'? Here's how it changed the way we tip

  07-03-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Tipping is encountering its own form of inflation, as many businesses have removed traditional tip jars and now credit card kiosks demand that consumers cough up a few extra bucks when they swipe.It's dubbed “tip creeping,” and it seems to be effective in cornering consumers into paying more. Many of the digital kiosks that ask for tips start at 18% or 20% and can go as high as 30%, which is up from the 15% that used to be traditional.If you're dining out
  
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• Passengers restrain man who tried to stab flight attendant

  07-03-2023 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — A passenger who helped restrain a threatening man on a weekend flight from Los Angeles to Boston said Tuesday that the entire chaotic episode was over within seconds thanks to teamwork.Simik Ghookasian said in a telephone interview that he was seated several rows behind the man, who had quietly tried to open an airliner’s emergency door before trying to stab a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon, according to prosecutors.“I heard the guy getting louder and
  
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• How tax-friendly is New Mexico?

  07-03-2023 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the deadline to file your taxes for last year gets closer, WalletHub has come out with a study ranking each U.S. state on how "tax-friendly" they are. They compared state and local tax rates with the 50 states and the District of Columbia against national averages.Source: WalletHubOverall, the Land of Enchantment ranked #22 in the study. WalletHub looked at each state across four types of taxation: 1) real-estate Tax, 2) vehicle property tax, 3) income tax, and
  
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• Alligator returned to Central Texas zoo 20 years after volunteer allegedly stole it as an egg

  07-03-2023 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  Above video courtesy of Texas Parks and WildlifeNEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS (KXAN) -- An alligator that was reportedly stolen from a New Braunfels zoo as an egg or a hatchling was returned to the zoo this week after being located by Texas Parks and Wildlife, social media posts show.
  A post by the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo, which is roughly an hour from Austin, says a former volunteer at the zoo appears to have pocketed an alligator hatchling or egg at least two decades ago, according to their p
  
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• Santa Fe National Forest proposes project in Hermit's Peak, Calf Canyon burn scar

  07-03-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest's Pecos and Las Vegas Ranger District is proposing a project to remove dead trees from Forest Service Roads and recreation sites in the Hermit's Peak, Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar.New Albuquerque rule could make catalytic converter resale harderOfficials say these dead an dying trees can fall onto roads or in recreation areas and cause safety hazards to people in the areas. They say some of the trees being removed may be good to
  
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• What the heck is a Worm Moon and when can you see it?

  07-03-2023 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  (WBOY) — If you've taken a look at the night sky over the past few nights, you're bound to have noticed a big shining full(-ish) moon gracing the night sky. Normally this wouldn't mean anything special, but as you may have heard, this moon is a Worm Moon.So what exactly does this mean? Over the course of a year, there are several named full moons, all set to occur at about the same time every year, each named after different seasonal markers, according to the Old Farmers Almanac. The names
  
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• 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' song removed from Disneyland parade

  07-03-2023 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Lyrics from “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” have been quietly removed from the musical medley in Disneyland’s Magic Happens parade, the Los Angeles Times reported.The song originated from the 1946 feature “Song of the South," a movie that has been criticized for its stereotypes of Black men and its romanticized view of the post-Civil War South.Disneyland officials confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the song was removed from the setlist and replaced with a song fro
  
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• Children of same-sex parents see outcomes as good or better than heterosexual couples: study

  07-03-2023 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A new study found that children of same-sex parents have home lives that are as good or better than those of heterosexual couples.
  The research, published in the BMJ Global Health journal, analyzed 34 studies across countries where same-sex marriage is legal.
  In the study, they compared the development of children who were raised by couples that identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer or transgender — with those raised by heterosexual parents. The researchers, who were ba
  
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• Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course

  07-03-2023 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation” if the U.S. doesn't change course, striking a combative tone at a moment when relations between the rivals are at a historic low.
  In his first news conference since taking office late last year, Qin’s harsh language appeared to defy predictions that China might abandon its aggressive “wolf warrior” diplomacy in favor of more m
  
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• Hope Christian girls advance to semi-finals

  07-03-2023 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico high school state basketball tournament quarterfinals began on Tuesday morning with a matchup of four and five seeds, Hope Christian and Artesia. The Huskies were able to jump out to an early lead and hold on the entire game, as they won 62-48.2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe Huskies got a dominant performance from forward Kathleen Obsike, as she was one block away from triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high ni
  
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• UNM women lose to San Diego State in MW quarterfinals

  07-03-2023 16:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV.( KRQE)- It wasn't the outcome they envisioned. The University Of New Mexico women's basketball team is out after only one game at the Mountain West Tournament. The Lobos, a four seed, was defeated by number 5 San Diego State in the Mountain West quarterfinals Monday 69-68. The Lobos held the lead for over 34 minutes, but San Diego State fought back.
  Story continues below:Albuquerque: Three people injured after shots fired inside Albuquerque restaurantNew Mexico: New Mexico receive
  
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• What is the best cereal?

  07-03-2023 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- From Froot Loops to Cheerios to Frosted Flakes, people across the country are still filling their bowls with the classics.Tuesday is National Cereal Day, and whether you put your cereal in the bowl first or your milk in first, there is no wrong answer. It just depends on who you ask.Breakfast cereals date back to 1863, when a doctor by the name of James Caleb Jackson, who was also known as a "health reformer," began experimenting at the health spa he ran with cold cereal as a re
  
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• Funko looking to send $30 million worth of Pop! figures to the dump

  07-03-2023 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) – Funko is looking to throw $30 million worth of their Funko Pop! figures right in the trash.
  The company held its quarterly meeting with shareholders and announced that inventory increased by 48% compared to the end of 2021. How Netflix knows you are sharing your password – Do you share yours?"Inventory at year-end totaled $246.4 million, an increase of 48% compared to a year ago," according to an official Funko press release. "This includes inventory that the company intends
  
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• New Albuquerque rule could make catalytic converter resale harder

  07-03-2023 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city leaders are hoping a new ordinance will make it harder for criminal to resell stolen catalytic converters. Mayor Tim Keller is expected to sign the legislation into affect at a news conference Tuesday morning.KRQE News 13 is covering the news conference slated to begin at 9:15 a.m. Stick with this post for more coverage.The ordinance specifically requires scrap metal dealers to collect information about those selling catalytic converter
  
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• APD: Barricaded subject in southeast Albuquerque

  07-03-2023 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has set up a perimeter around the 400 block of Espanola St. in southeast Albuquerque. Police say there is a barricaded subject in a home there. Police have not released any other details. This is a developing story. KRQE News 13 will update as more information becomes available.
  
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• University of New Mexico introducing accelerated nursing program

  07-03-2023 15:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is looking to solve a statewide problem by creating an additional nursing program that would cut course time and get nurses out in the workforce quicker. The accelerated bachelor of science program is geared towards students who already have a bachelor's degree in a science related subject. University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital caring for boy with rare diseaseOfficials say New Mexico is seeing a massive shortage
  
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• Photos show blue heron capture baby alligator

  07-03-2023 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A photographer captured a striking photo showing a blue heron holding a baby alligator in its beak.Loukik Thakre was at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, when he saw the bird with the gator dangling in its mouth and snapped a photo. He said it took him two hours to capture the stunning moment.Source: Loukik ThakreThakre shared the photo on social media with the caption "Chopsticks."When asked about the gator's fate, Thakre said the bird "swallowed it compl
  
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• University of New Mexico Football optimistic after "Spring Showcase"

  07-03-2023 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - University of New Mexico Football hosted fans inside University Stadium on Monday night for their "Spring Showcase". UNM played in a Cherry and Silver scrimmage and showcased some new size at wide receiver and solid pieces on the defensive side. Head Coach Danny Gonzales was happy with his teams performance on Monday night.
  Story continues below:Albuquerque: Three people injured after shots fired inside Albuquerque restaurantNew Mexico: New Mexico receives $5.6 mi
  
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• Highland Hornets boys basketball aims to sting at the Pit

  07-03-2023 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The defending Class 4A High School State Basketball Champions, Highland Hornets, are ready to get back inside the Pit on Wednesday. "I am very proud of these guys, we only have 5 of 14 players from that team on our roster this year. Its been a big accomplishment to be able to repeat as district champions for the 4th straight year and get back to the pit", said Highland Head Coach Justin Woody. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsQuarterfinal play will begin f
  
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• Brian Laundrie's mother explains 'burn after reading' letter sought in Gabby Petito lawsuit

  07-03-2023 15:07 via krqe.com
  
  VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Roberta Laundrie is speaking out for the first time about a letter she wrote to her son, Brian Laundrie, that she claims has nothing to do with Gabby Petito, but rather is a "quirky" letter she wrote to help repair their relationship.Roberta Laundrie's attorneys filed a motion for a protective order in Sarasota County Circuit Court on Monday seeking to block the attempts by Petito's parents, Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt, to make the "burn after reading" letter writt
  
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• Americans kidnapped in Mexico were traveling for medical procedure: reports

  07-03-2023 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  The four Americans who were kidnapped by gunmen just across the southern border on Friday were traveling to Mexico for a medical procedure, according to several media reports.Family members told CNN that the group of tight-knit friends was traveling from South Carolina to Mexico so that one could undergo a medical procedure but they never made it to the appointment.Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador similarly confirmed on Monday that the group “
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Student shot, Armorer speaks out, Spotty showers, Nuisance properties, Isotopes tickets

  07-03-2023 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque woman details mother’s trip back to Ukraine amid Russia’s continued warThree people injured after shots fired inside Albuquerque restaurantAlbuquerque rent control ordinance fails to move forwardRoundhouse Roundup: Free fishing days, guns for undocumented personsNew Mexico border town booming thanks to pot salesNew Mexico receives $5.6 million to aid low-income residentsBiden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budgetChinese minister warns
  
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• 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams: Outrage mostly from white people

  07-03-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic strip, says he was intentionally trying to create controversy when he called Black Americans a "hate group," arguing people took his words out of context and that the outrage is coming mostly from white people."It's almost entirely white people that canceled me," Adams said Monday on "CUOMO." "Black America is actually completely fine, both conservative and liberal, if they see the context. ... Black people are contacting me an
  
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• Spotty rain showers and mild temperatures

  07-03-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is mild and cloudy. Spotty rain and high mountain snow showers are moving across the state. Not all of the rain that we see on radar is making it to the ground, due to a drier layer of air at the surface level. The best chance for morning showers is in the east plains.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Albuquerque rent control ordinance fails to move forwardNew Mexico: New Mexico launches online screening tool to prevent substance abuseCrime: Trial
  
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• Chinese minister warns China, US on course for conflict

  07-03-2023 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation” if the U.S. doesn't change course, striking a combative tone at a moment when relations between the rivals are at a historic low.In his first news conference since taking office late last year, Qin’s harsh language appeared to defy predictions that China might abandon its aggressive “wolf warrior” diplomacy in favor of more mo
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Free fishing days, guns for undocumented persons

  07-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, March 7, legislators are working to debate bills before the end of the session, which is a little less than two weeks away. Among the bills on the agenda are a bill to let the state offer more "free fishing days" and a bill to prohibit undocumented people from owning firearmsFree fishing daysTuesday, legislators are scheduled to debate House Bill 197. Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the bill would let the state's game and fish director to dou
  
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• Albuquerque woman details mother's trip back to Ukraine amid Russia's continued war

  07-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Months after war began in Ukraine, KRQE News 13 shared the story of a Ukrainian-born, Albuquerque mother who evacuated her own mother from the country while starting a donation effort. Over the course of months, Diana Horak made several trips to and from the country, delivering much needed supplies for civilians and soldiers on the front lines.This week on KRQE News 13’s “New Mexico News Podcast,” Chris McKee and Gabrielle B
  
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• Monorail cabin, lost footage of Walt among Disney artifacts up for auction

  07-03-2023 12:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Some very rare Disney artifacts and park memorabilia will head to auction for the first time.
  The one-of-a-kind pieces belong to Jody Dailey and Kevin Kidney, two longtime Disney artists and Southern California residents.Monorail Mark IV Cabin from Disney World (Heritage Auctions)Skyway Park-Used Attraction Vehicle (Heritage Auctions)Snow White's Scary Adventures (Heritage Auctions)Overland Stagecoach (Heritage Auctions)Autopia Mark VII Functioning Attraction Vehicle (Heritage Auctions)
  
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