Albuquerque news

• Hard freeze expected for parts of New Mexico Tuesday night

  04-04-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hard Freeze Warning that will go from 12:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. The warning will be in effect for the middle and lower Rio Grande valleys, the Albuquerque Metro Area, south Central Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Guadalupe County, and Quay County.Temperatures during this period are expected to be as low as 20 degrees. The NWS says freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive veget
  
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• 'This is unacceptable,' APD arrests woman with around 30 prior arrests

  04-04-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department officers arrested a woman who has roughly 30 prior arrests on Tuesday, Apr. 4. Reyhanna Marquez was stopped by APD after agents spotted her in a stolen car in northeast Albuquerque.
  Marquez allegedly speed away from the scene prior to her arrest, intentionally crashed into an APD unit, and then into a car driven by a special agent. According to court records, Marquez has around 30 previous arrests that date back to 2004.New Mexi
  
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• New Transformer statue put up at Lomas & Fourth

  04-04-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new transformer is standing guard at the intersection of Lomas and 4th in downtown Albuquerque. The Sunwest Silver Co. unveiled a new 14-foot statue of the "Bumblebee" Tuesday. The Autobot replaced the Iron Man that came down after a crash in February. New Mexico Tech touts breakthrough water filtration inventionLike Iron Man and other transformer statues, Bumblebee was made with scrap metal and recycled car parts. There were already plans to replace the I
  
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• Albuquerque makes top ten in places to celebrate Easter

  04-04-2023 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Where are the best places to celebrate Easter? A recent WalletHub study ranks the top 100 cities to celebrate in, and Albuquerque comes in at spot number nine.WalletHub used 12 metrics to compare Easter celebrations among different cities. "Our metrics range from candy and chocolate stores per capita to the city’s Christian population," says the study. Some other determining factors included churches per capita, flower and gift shops per capita, and Ea
  
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• Women tied to Albuquerque Good Samaritan's murder taken into custody

  04-04-2023 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roslynn Johnson who has been tied to the murder of a Good Samaritan back in February, is now in custody. Police say Michael Urioste intervened after Eric Ford punched a Circle K clerk at Juan Tabo and Lomas on February 11. Man faces charges after pulling gun on Door Dash driverThe two started fighting when court documents state Johnson, also known as Roslyn Lee, started hitting Urioste with a cane. Police say Johnson then encouraged Ford to shoot Urisote whi
  
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• Woman tied to Albuquerque Good Samaritan's murder taken into custody

  04-04-2023 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roslynn Johnson who has been tied to the murder of a Good Samaritan back in February, is now in custody. Police say Michael Urioste intervened after Eric Ford punched a Circle K clerk at Juan Tabo and Lomas on February 11. Man faces charges after pulling gun on Door Dash driverThe two started fighting when court documents state Johnson, also known as Roslyn Lee, started hitting Urioste with a cane. Police say Johnson then encouraged Ford to shoot Urisote whi
  
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• Taos Ski Valley closed until further notice

  04-04-2023 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The ski season might be cut short. Taos Ski Valley has been closed for a few days due to leaky pipes, and it's not clear whether the resort will open soon. Sunday, April 2, the ski valley closed, despite good snow on the base. The issue is a failure in the municipal water system. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tickets go on sale April 7According to the ski valley, aged pipes aren't able to provide enough water pressure to the resort. The ski valley says several million
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigating fatal crash north of Carrizozo

  04-04-2023 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  CARRIZOZO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash Monday morning on U.S. Highway 54 in Lincoln County. Officers responded to the crash around 9 a.m. north of Carrizozo. NMDOT plans project at BNSF railroad crossing in BelenThey say a vehicle, driven by 25-year-old Jay Drake Murrey was headed south on U.S. 54 and crossed the center line crashing head-on with a semi-truck. Murrey died on the scene and the driver of the semi-truck was taken to the hosp
  
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• New Mexico Tech touts breakthrough water filtration invention

  04-04-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – It's no secret that the pressure on New Mexico's fresh water systems is significant. Just last summer, the Albuquerque-area made national headlines amid the drying of the Rio Grande through the city, something that hadn't happened since the 1980's.While water use is a continued concerned, scientists and engineers at New Mexico Tech (NMT) in Socorro have their eyes on what's being called "green desalination technology."
  A newer device created and patented by an N
  
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• Albuquerque elementary teacher awarded Golden Apple

  04-04-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another New Mexico teacher has been awarded a Golden Apple. Norma Lujan-Quinones from Dolores Gonzales Elementary in Albuquerque was surprised with the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, Apr. 4. Dion’s and Isotopes celebrate 20th anniversary of Club ReadOver the last week, Shannon Ryan from Lavaland Elementary School received a Golden Apple, as well as Amanda Herman from Bernalillo Elementary School. Each year, the Golden Apple Foundation awards u
  
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• U.S. DOT Secretary visits Albuquerque to announce roadway safety program

  04-04-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stopped in Albuquerque Tuesday to announce a new nationwide plan to address safety on American roadways. The DOT is offering $350M in grants over the next five years to try and prevent accidents involving wildlife. Man pleads guilty to for 2019 crash that left driver deadThe money would go towards creating wildlife crossings either over or under roads with animal habitats nearby. Signage wou
  
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• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Albuquerque

  04-04-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stopped in Albuquerque Tuesday to announce a new nationwide plan to address safety on American roadways. The DOT is offering $350M in grants over the next five years to try and prevent accidents involving wildlife. Man pleads guilty to for 2019 crash that left driver deadThe money would go towards creating wildlife crossings either over or under roads with animal habitats nearby. Signage wou
  
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• What is falsifying business records? We break down the Trump 34-count indictment

  04-04-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records under New York law, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.The charges are connected to Trump’s hush money payment made shortly before the 2016 election to cover up an alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. New York prosecutors alleged that Trump illegally disguised reimbursements related to the Daniels hush money payment as a monthly retainer for legal services, leading to 34 fal
  
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• What is falsifying business records? Breaking down the Trump 34-count indictment

  04-04-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records under New York law, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.The charges are connected to Trump’s hush money payment made shortly before the 2016 election to cover up an alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. New York prosecutors alleged that Trump illegally disguised reimbursements related to the Daniels hush money payment as a monthly retainer for legal services, leading to 34 fal
  
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• Ex-Oklahoma jailers sentenced to probation in 'Baby Shark' torture case

  04-04-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The former Oklahoma County jail guards accused of torturing inmates with the children's song, "Baby Shark" have been sentenced to probation and fines after pleading no contest to several of the charges.In 2020, former detention officers Christian Miles and Gregory Butler, and their supervisor, Christopher Hendershott, were charged with four counts of cruelty to prisoners, four counts of corporal punishment to an inmate, and four counts of conspiracy.Prosecutors said that i
  
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• READ: Trump indictment and statement of facts

  04-04-2023 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday afternoon to hear the charges brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and read in court by Judge Juan Merchan.
  Trump pleaded not guilty to nearly three dozen counts.The indictment, which was announced on Thursday and unsealed on Tuesday, includes charges of falsifying business records and other counts in connection with a hush payment that Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen, made to adult film
  
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• What can fans expect from the Isotopes this 2023 season?

  04-04-2023 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back!" It is opening night down at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park bringing with it some amazing baseball, awesome vibes, and an overall great time. Hispano Philanthropic Society hosting ‘Recap Legislative Breakfast’Although it has been windy the game will start at 6:35 p.m., and the Isotopes fans won't be cold because the first 2,000 fans will get a free Orbit
  
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• Build-A-Bear releases wig-wearing, sequin-donning RuPaul bear

  04-04-2023 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – Build-A-Bear has launched a new bear with world-famous drag queen and Emmy-award-winning entertainment mogul RuPaul.The bear, which is said to be "ready for any Eleganza Extravaganza," is being sold individually and as part of a "glamazon gift set" that includes gold pumps to go with the bear's blonde wig and gold-sequined dress, according to the listings on the Build-A-Bear website. There's also a "RuPaul’s Drag Race" logo on the bear's paw. Story continues below:News M
  
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• Albuquerque residents can get tax help from IRS

  04-04-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's tax time, but what happens if you have a tricky question? This Saturday, April 8, you can get walk-in help from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees.The IRS will not prepare your taxes for you. But, they will help answer questions or resolve tax problems. Those services usually require an appointment. But Saturday, locals can get help without an appointment. New Mexico income taxes due April 18, 2023Help will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
  
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• Man pleads guilty to for 2019 crash that left driver dead

  04-04-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Joshua Applegate, the man charged with killing another driver in 2019, pleaded guilty in court Tuesday. Applegate pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and reckless driving. Under the plea agreement, he faces a maximum of four years behind bars.Story continues below:News Mexico: What the IRS wants New Mexicans to know about 2023 taxesCrime: VIDEO: Crash leaves father, daughter in critical conditionDevelopment: Two new buildings announced for Winrock Town Cen
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted of drug and firearm possession

  04-04-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It all started with a suspicious vehicle. Now, the driver has been found guilty of drug and gun charges in a federal court.In February 2021, Albuquerque Police Gang Unit officers saw a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot. The driver drove away and apparently wouldn't stop for police, according to an affidavit filed with the federal court. More than 140 migrants found in El Paso stash housesThe police followed the driver and were eventually able to pull
  
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• Isotopes Opening Day is here

  04-04-2023 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Play ball! Baseball season is back in The Duke City.It's officially opening night for the Albuquerque Isotopes bringing with it some great, family fun as well as some awesome promotions.The Aprils Fools Podcast will be holding first annual golf tournamentThe first 2,000 fans who arrived in the field will receive an Orbit flee blanket. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the first pitch will be at 6:35 p.m. For Friday's game fans will receive a Magnet calendar for th
  
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• Isotopes bring back untraditional menu items for this season

  04-04-2023 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are hitting the diamond on April 4 for the first game of the season. One staple at the ballpark is all the delicious food. And down at the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, they have all sorts of tasty new options hitting the menu.Top-rated brunch restaurants in Albuquerque, according to TripadvisorDentist's DelightPig candyDugout there's also a vegetarian version that has more falafel without the chicken
  Spicy Red chil
  
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• Dion's and Isotopes celebrate 20th anniversary of Club Read

  04-04-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Dion's is partnering with the Albuquerque Isotopes for the 20th annual Club Read program. The program encourages preschool and elementary students to continue reading throughout their summer break. Club Read runs from April 3 through July 23.Albuquerque Isotopes release 2023 promotional scheduleStudents read six books and submit a completed Club Read scorecard to a participating Dion's location. Scorecards are available at participating Dion's locations and o
  
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• Animal Welfare gives tips for treating abandoned kittens

  04-04-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department is letting the public what to do if they see orphaned kittens. They say hundreds of orphaned kittens arrive weekly during this time of year, overwhelming city shelters.First off, the department says if you see kittens without their mom, they're not necessarily abandoned, the mother might just be away finding food or a more suitable place to live. They say to wait and observe from a distance for an hour or t
  
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• Top-rated brunch restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

  04-04-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Brunch, the combination of two words “breakfast” and “lunch”—is the best of both worlds. If you’re looking for eggs benedict or bottomless mimosas, Tripadvisor has ranked the best places to get brunch in Albuquerque. The Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Registration open for the 36th annual Run for the ZooBrunch Restaurants in Albuquerque TripadvisorThe Grove Cafe & MarketGo
  
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• TikTok fined $16M by UK watchdog over use of children's data

  04-04-2023 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), a UK watchdog organization, announced on Tuesday that it had fined TikTok nearly $16 million for violating a number of data protection laws, including using the data of children under 13 without proper consent.The ICO said TikTok allowed about 1.4 million U.K. children under 13 to use the social media platform despite having policies prohibiting children below 13 to create an account. Under U.K. laws, companies that use personal data when o
  
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• More than 140 migrants found in El Paso stash houses

  04-04-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an ongoing effort to locate migrants from south of the border, U.S. officials have discovered more smuggling stash houses in El Paso. The recent busts put the total count at over 130 stash houses discovered since October 2022.Sunday, March 2, federal border patrol agents discovered 51 migrants in a house near the Ysleta neighborhood of El Paso. The migrants – who came from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala – were in good health when d
  
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• Strong winds cause health alert in Albuquerque

  04-04-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County air quality program is issuing a health alert due to particulate matter in the are Tuesday. The health alert is effective Tuesday, April 4, from 10:20 a.m. until 9 p.m. Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity.According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), particulate matter is also known as particle pollution and is made up of particles of solids or liquids that m
  
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• Trump arraignment: Watch NewsNation's live coverage

  04-04-2023 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — NewsNation will be streaming its coverage live online as former President Donald Trump is in New York for a historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges.Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing, is now the first former president to face criminal charges. The specific charges, however, have still not been made public.Ahead of the arraignment, New York City officials bolstered security and warned potential protesters it is “not a playground for your misplaced anger
  
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• What you need to know about El Santuario de Chimayó, Tomé Hill pilgrimages in 2023

  04-04-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Each year in New Mexico, many make the pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó and Tomé Hill on Good Friday. This year Good Friday, and the pilgrimage, will fall on April 7. To share your photos of the pilgrimage with KRQE News 13, submit them to Report It.WeatherFriday is expected to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 50s in Santa Fe and in the upper 60s in Valencia. For a more precise weather forecast, visit krqe.com/weather.Road Closures for El
  
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• Counties where the most people work from home in New Mexico

  04-04-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  STACKER - When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, every task that could adapt to a remote activity did—fitness classes, happy hours, even doctor's visits—and, crucially, the workday.But plenty stayed in-person, partly depending on the task or job. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2020 found that 71% of people who could do their jobs remotely were working remotely. Still, lower-income workers were less likely to be doing so, regardless of what their
  
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• Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment

  04-04-2023 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender and be arraigned on criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.The booking and appearance before Judge Juan Merchan should be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not guilty. M
  
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• New Mexico sees $300 million in recreational cannabis sales since legalized

  04-04-2023 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Recreational cannabis has been legal in New Mexico since April 2022. In the year it's been legal, cannabis has become a big business in the state. New Mexico’s retail cannabis industry is a year old – is there still room for growth?According to the state, New Mexico has seen $300 million in adult-use sales since last April. They say there has been more than 10 million transactions to date. The state also says roughly 2,000 cannabis licenses have be
  
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• What is going on with Twitter's blue check marks?

  04-04-2023 15:27 via krqe.com
  
  Elon Musk had promised to take away all of Twitter's blue check marks doled out to Hollywood stars, professional athletes, business leaders, authors and journalists unless they start buying a monthly subscription to the social media service.Musk's goal was to shove the advertising-dependent platform he bought for $44 billion last year into a pay-to-play model — and maybe antagonize some enemies and fellow elites in the process. Albuquerque city councilor leading push to
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Police lawsuit, New development, Extreme winds, State car, Physics skills

  04-04-2023 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Company reveals plans to replace the fallen Iron Man statue in downtown AlbuquerqueAlamogordo man arrested again for sexually assaulting same victimNew Mexico Governor signs administrative tax billMan faces charges after pulling gun on Door Dash driverAlbuquerque City Councilors vote to eliminate fares on some ABQ Ride busesWhat the IRS has to tell New Mexicans facing the 2023 tax deadlineClovis schools implement AI technology to prevent shootingsDonald Trump set to be arra
  
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• Even windier and much colder Tuesday

  04-04-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is windy, and the winds will only be gaining speed as the sun comes up. A cold front is moving across the state this morning, bringing high winds along and behind it.Forecast Continues Below
  Weather: Why are we seeing the northern lights more often than before?Sports: New Mexico United owner drops clue on potential stadium locationTrending: NMDOT employee hit, killed in car crash while on the job
  High wind warnings and wind advisories are in effec
  
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• Seymour Stein, record executive who signed Madonna, dies at 80

  04-04-2023 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Seymour Stein, the brash, prescient and highly successful founder of Sire Records who helped launched the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and many others, died Sunday at age 80.Stein, who helped found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and was himself inducted into the Rock Hall in 2005, died of cancer in Los Angeles, according to a statement by his family.Born in 1942, Stein was a New York City native who as a teenager worked summers at Cincinnati-based King Recor
  
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• How do you move and release a long-captive orca? 'Free Willy' star offers sad lesson

  04-04-2023 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — An ambitious plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound thrilled those who have long advocated for her to be freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium.But it also called to mind the release of Keiko — the star of the movie “Free Willy” — more than two decades ago. Keiko's return to his native Iceland vastly improved upon his life
  
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• What the IRS has to tell New Mexicans facing the 2023 tax deadline

  04-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Time is running out for New Mexicans to file their taxes. Tuesday, April 18 marks the deadline for tax filers to submit their returns to the government, or ask for an extension.This week on KRQE News 13’s “New Mexico News Podcast,” we're answering some of your burning tax-related questions with Brian Watson, a Special Agent and Public Information Officer for the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division. Watson describes some of the most
  
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• Donald Trump to surrender in historic court appearance

  04-04-2023 13:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is scheduled to unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.The booking and arraignment are likely to be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not gui
  
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• Donald Trump to be arraigned in historic court appearance

  04-04-2023 13:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is scheduled to unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.The booking and arraignment are likely to be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not gui
  
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• Oil cuts expected to raise gasoline prices, creating headache for Biden

  04-04-2023 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  The surprise oil production cuts announced by a group of oil producers known as OPEC+ is expected to drive up gasoline prices in the coming weeks, which could create practical headaches for consumers and political headaches for President Biden. Over the weekend, OPEC+ nations announced that they would pursue new cuts amounting to more than 1 million barrels per day — nearly half of which from Saudi Arabia.Oil prices jumped up following the news with U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermedi
  
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• UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of San Diego State

  04-04-2023 11:49 via krqe.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was only one thing that could stop the UConn Huskies.The final buzzer.The team from Storrs, Connecticut, topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early, then breaking things open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. Brian Mendoza believes he has the
  
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• 80 mph wind gusts and extreme fire danger develops Tuesday

  04-04-2023 07:13 via krqe.com
  
  Very strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday across New Mexico. Winds and dry conditions will also bring an extreme fire danger to parts of the state.
  Winds are still gusting over 40 mph across parts of New Mexico tonight. The winds brought the warmest weather we've seen so far this year though. Strong winds will continue overnight. A strong cold front will also be sweeping across New Mexico tonight too. This will bring high temperatures Tuesday as much as 30° colder compared to Mond
  
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• Albuquerque City Councilors vote to eliminate fares on some ABQ Ride buses

  04-04-2023 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of back and forth about free fares on city buses, one proposal finally came to a vote. City leaders voted on an ordinance Monday night that eliminates fares on ART routes and Sun Van paratransit only. Proponents said it's a step in the right direction, especially for those who depend on the Sun Vans. New Mexico Governor signs administrative tax billThe Zero Fares Pilot Program started at the beginning of 2022. For months, councilors have de
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor leading push to make the lowrider the official state car

  04-04-2023 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña wants state lawmakers to consider adopting an official state car. She is introducing a memorial urging state lawmakers to think about making the low rider New Mexico's official state car. Family of mentally unstable man files lawsuit against Albuquerque PoliceThat would be something lawmakers would discuss in the next legislative session. The memorial says lowriders are an integral part of New Mexico's cul
  
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• Company reveals plans to replace the fallen Iron Man statue in downtown Albuquerque

  04-04-2023 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunwest Silver Co. announced plans Monday to unveil a new sculpture downtown to replace the Iron Man statue that was knocked over in a crash last month. The sculpture was removed after it was hit by a driver and was replaced with a pop-up memorial. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tickets go on sale April 7The company says they'll be unveiling a new 14-foot tall "Bumblee" inspired sculpture at that location Tuesday afternoon. It will be made of recycled auto
  
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• Brian Mendoza believes he has the goods to become a champion this weekend

  04-04-2023 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's fight week for Brian Mendoza. The boxer from Rio Rancho, who relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, for better training and stiffer competition, is getting his first title shot Saturday when he faces the undefeated Sebastian Fundora for the interim WBC super welterweight title.
  It will be the first-ever title shot for the late blooming and furious fighting Mendoza. "I've been boxing all these years, you know, been paying my dues always just training right now,
  
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• Isotopes prepare for another opening night

  04-04-2023 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening series ended in their favor. The Albuquerque Isotopes started the Pedro Lopez era on the road at Round Rock last week and came away with a 2-1 series win.The Isotopes will open the home portion of their schedule Tuesday with a six-game homestand against Salt Lake. Isotopes hitting coach Jordan Pacheco wants the team to remember to have fun with opening night. "You don't know how many you are going to be a part of," said Pacheco. "It doesn't matte
  
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