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• Albuquerque woman appears in court for fatal shooting involving her son

  05-04-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who was allegedly involved in the shooting death of a homeless woman earlier this week made her first court appearance Wednesday.According to a criminal complaint, on Monday, Kristina Withrow claims she gave a gun to her 18-year-old son, Kristian Crespin, and told him to shoot toward a woman she was arguing with. He allegedly fired three times, with one of those bullets hitting and killing the woman.Where are homes the most affordable in New Mexico?B
  
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• St. Pius X High School continues longtime food-packaging event

  05-04-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, an Albuquerque high school continued a tradition of sending food to those in need. St. Pius X High School's "Making A Difference Against Hunger" event is a student program that raises money to buy food that will be distributed to those suffering food insecurity. Inquiries flood in about St. Pius school 8th-grade expansion"We've been doing this since 2009," says Alicia Eiler, director of community service at the school. "We lost two years due, d
  
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• Advocates want migrant memorial built where fire claimed 40 lives

  05-04-2023 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – With the strokes of a brush dipped in blue paint, Jesus Regalado wrote his brother’s name on the sidewalk of a government building on the Mexican side of the Stanton Street Bridge.A blue tent provided him cover from the sun. Lighted candles illuminated the enclosure and reminded him of the 40 lives lost to a fire inside the nearby building no more than 10 days ago.“I don’t want this to be forgotten. I want justice from the Mexican authorit
  
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• Taos Ski Valley to reopen after water system problems fixed

  05-04-2023 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Just in time for the end of the ski season, Taos Ski Valley is reopening its resort. The reopening comes after the resort was forced to close for several days amid problems with the municipal water system.The Ski Valley says it will reopen for skiing and riding on Thursday, April 6. With that, the resort says it will have three "fully functional, on-mountain restaurants and facilities," along with "supplemental facilities" just in case.Story continues below:News Me
  
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• DEA announces 2023 spring drug take-back day

  05-04-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA will collect prescription drugs from the public on Saturday, Apr. 22, completely free of charge.Disposal of medications can be completed at over 4,000 drop-off locations nationwide and all drop-offs can be done anonymously. According to the DEA, "Take Back Day has removed more than 8,300 tons of medication from circulation since its inception." Ma
  
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• New Mexico Candida auris infection count remains at one

  05-04-2023 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials with the New Mexico Department of Health say that there's nothing new to report with the patient infected by the Candida auris fungus discovered in New Mexico last year. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report said there was one case in the state from August 2022. NMDOH officials say transmission did not occur at the hospital. ‘Very disturbing’: What to know about the potentially deadly fungus spreading in the USDavid Morgan
  
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• NMSP seek help locating missing endangered woman

  05-04-2023 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police are seeking help finding a missing endangered woman. 38-year-old Jessica Kristin Sparks Lewis was last seen on Mar. 31 at around 4 p.m.Jessica Kristin Sparks Lewis | Courtesy of New Mexico State PoliceIdentifying Features
  5 foot 3 inches150 poundsHazel eyesShort blonde/light brown hairMan’s conditions of release revoked following new crimesAnyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the New Mexico State Po
  
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• Man's conditions of release revoked following new crimes

  05-04-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man awaiting trial for allegedly shooting out the windows of Bernalillo County's headquarters got into more legal trouble while on release. Noah Tapia was put on conditional release for the October 2021 shooting, after being charged with criminal damage to property, shooting at a dwelling or occupied building, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence.In December 2022, Tapia cut off his GPS monitor and was caught the same day. He was released again and ord
  
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• Crews respond to 400 acre grass fire east of Moriarty

  05-04-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Moriarty Fire Department, along with other agencies are fighting a grass fire east of Moriarty. The fire is about 400 acres and burning near mile marker 203 along I-40, according to the Moriarty Fire Department Facebook page.No structures are threatened by the fire and the public is asked to avoid the area. There is no information on how the fire started. This is a developing story.
  
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• Crews contain 200 acre grass fire east of Moriarty

  05-04-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Moriarty Fire Department, along with other agencies responded to a grass fire east of Moriarty. The fire was estimated to be about 400 acres, after containing the fire crews determined the fire was 200 acres, according to the Moriarty Fire Department Facebook page.The fire was reported near Martinez and Stagecoach, in the area of mile marker 203 along I-40. No structures were threatened by the fire and no injuries were reported.
  
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• Calm and cool today, warmer weather on the way

  05-04-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  Today is so much quieter than Monday and Tuesday. It started off significantly colder as well, with low temperatures this morning over 20° below average in many locations. The south/eastern parts of the state will feel significantly cooler than yesterday, while the west and north feel very similar. Mostly sunny skies across the state, besides lingering northern mountain clouds and upper level clouds streaming across the southeast.A weak disturbance will push across the southern half of New M
  
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• April is National Donate Life Month

  05-04-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –April is National Donate Life Month which works to raise awareness about the need for lifesaving organ transplants. With that, there's no better time than now to encourage everyone to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor and help save lives.Top-rated brunch restaurants in Albuquerque, according to TripadvisorApril is the month to raise awareness by simply checking a box you can become a donor. People are never too old, or too sick anyone can register.
  
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• Man pleads guilty to DWI, assault during Balloon Fiesta

  05-04-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Brandon Baldwin, the man charged charged with DWI, driving through a traffic closure and hitting a police officer with his car during Balloon Fiesta, will avoid further jail time.3 charged in connection to January shooting deaths of two teens in AlbuquerquePolice say during the 2021 Balloon Fiesta, Baldwin sped passed two public service aides, driving through a traffic closure. Another officer still could not stop him. After the incident, Baldwin was ch
  
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• New Mexico boosts protections for individuals declaring bankruptcy

  05-04-2023 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Declaring bankruptcy gives New Mexicans in heavy debt a chance at a fresh start. Under a new law, the state will change protections for those reorganizing their finances.This year, legislators passed Senate Bill 216, sponsored by Democratic legislators. The bill adjusts the number of wages that can be garnished from individuals going through bankruptcy. It also sets what household goods and vehicles are exempt from being taken away in bankruptcy. New Mexic
  
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• New Mexico to open breastmilk donation depot for infants in need

  05-04-2023 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A breastmilk donation depot will be established in the Four Corners area later this spring. The depot will take donations from moms who have excess breastmilk to provide to vulnerable infants in need. The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM) is partnering with the San Juan Regional Medical Center to make this possible.Donor breastmilk can be life-saving when a mother does not have enough of her own to feed a baby. According to the HMRNM, when premature infan
  
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• APS set to vote on next year's academic calendar

  05-04-2023 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public School board is set to vote Wednesday on next year's academic calendar. APS Superintendent Scott Elder says the primary reasons for the changes are the recently passed legislation along with new APS Board of Education goals. The legislation mandates additional instructional time in New Mexico and the APS board is calling for improved proficiency rates across the state. New Mexico Tech touts breakthrough water filtra
  
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• What is a pink moon and when can you see it?

  05-04-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — As we settle into spring, a new lunar cycle signals the changing of the season, bringing with it the annual "pink moon."The pink moon will rise into the sky Wednesday night, and will peak around 12:30 a.m. Eastern time early Thursday.According to the Old Famers Almanac, similar to March's worm moon, its name has nothing to do with the moon's appearance. Rather, the name stems from the fact that pink flower blooms begin to reappear around this time of year, specif
  
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• San Juan County highlights septic tank safety

  05-04-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Throughout New Mexico, septic tanks represent both a blessing and a curse. They're a necessity, but they can also be dangerous.Now, San Juan County is asking residents to address a key issue: unsecured septic tank lids. In the last five years, there have been five cases of children getting seriously injured or killed by falling into a septic tank with an unsecure lid, according to San Juan County Fire and Rescue. New Mexico looks to make STI treatment ch
  
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• New Mexico looks to make STI treatment cheaper for residents

  05-04-2023 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's leaders are looking to tackle a rising problem: sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A new law signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham could help more residents access STI care.During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 132. Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the bill requires some insurance plans to cover the cost of preventative care for STIs. Motorcycle registration in New Mexico will be more expensive s
  
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• Where are homes the most affordable in New Mexico?

  05-04-2023 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Although home prices have been on the rise, amounts among states, cities, neighborhoods, and even each home can vary significantly. A study from GoBankingRates provides some options for each state as to where buyers may be able to find cheaper homes.GoBankingRates conducted its study based on the lowest average home value in each city from January 2022 to January 2023 using Zillow's home value index. Below are the study's findings for New Mexico. New Mexico ranks a
  
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• Tony Shalhoub tipped to play Carlos Ghosn in new series

  05-04-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (Motor Authority) -- “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Monk” star Tony Shalhoub is set to play former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in a six-part television series depicting the executive’s fall, according to Deadline.Titled “Fall of the God of Cars,” the series will be a dramatization of Ghosn’s life produced by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and Michael Winterbottom, best known for the U.K. Covid-19 documdrama “This England,” accord
  
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• $144.5 million tentative settlement reached in Sutherland Springs Church shooting case

  05-04-2023 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A tentative agreement to settle civil cases related to a mass shooting at a Texas church in 2017 was reached Wednesday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Twenty-six people were killed and 22 injured in the November 2017 shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, which is just west of San Antonio.
  "The tentative settlements will resolve claims by more than 75 plaintiffs," according to the DOJ.‘Zoom On In!’ to clear outstanding warra
  
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• 'Zoom On In!' to clear outstanding warrants in Albuquerque

  05-04-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is giving the community an opportunity to clear outstanding warrants. The court is hosting a series of virtual safe surrender hearings through its "Zoom On In Safe Surrender" event.The event starts Tuesday, Apr. 5, and will end on Friday, May 19. At the event, people can turn themselves in on outstanding warrants in exchange for favorable consideration by the court. This mitigates with risk of being arrested dur
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the least financially literate states

  05-04-2023 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recent WalletHub study ranks the most and least financially literate states, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. New Mexico ranks low on the list, in spot 49 out of 51.The states are ranked based on 17 key metrics, according to WalletHub. A couple of the categories are "high-school financial literacy grade" and "share of adults with rainy-day funds." Home opener at Isotopes Park is a special eventAt the top of the list, as the most financia
  
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• Southwest is letting a friend fly free, but you better hurry

  05-04-2023 16:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Don’t want to fly alone? No problem. You can bring a friend – for free.Southwest Airlines is again offering its popular Companion Pass, letting Rapid Rewards members choose one person to fly with them free of charge."Now more than ever, Customers are looking to get the most loyalty value from their purchases," Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President Marketing at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. "We're continuously looking for opportunities to appreciate our Rapid
  
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• Protein bars sold at Costco recalled from stores in 8 states over undeclared allergen

  05-04-2023 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recall has been issued for protein bars sold at Costco locations in eight states and Washington, D.C.Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, issued a voluntary recall for a single lot of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued as people with severe sensitivity to cashew are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the recalled product is consume
  
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• Home opener at Isotopes Park is a special event

  05-04-2023 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Isotopes Park held its 20th home opening game on Tuesday night. The Topes came back to beat the Salt Lake Bees, 7-5, but for the fans in attendance it is a special time of the year.Former Lobo Morris Udeze is in Van Tate’s Sports Office"The crowd, the people, the sport itself, its just something to love", said Yvette Mora. Mora is a life long fan of the Dukes and the Isotopes. She was one of the fans at Tuesday's nights game, enjoying the event and als
  
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• Westbound Central closed near Atrisco due to crash

  05-04-2023 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are on scene of a motorcycle crash that left the rider with serious injuries Wednesday morning. Westbound Central is closed between 47th St. and 50th St. while police investigate.New Mexico Tech touts breakthrough water filtration inventionPolice say they responded to crash in the areas of 47th St. and Central Ave. around 5 a.m. Officials say the officers arrived on scene and saw the crashed motorcycle. They say the rider was taken to
  
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• Artists needed for Albuquerque public art project

  05-04-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is looking for artists to participate in a large-scale and technology-based art project for the Sandia Science and Technology Park. The project is open to any artist living in the United States.Albuquerque City councilors call out APD Twitter, Chief Medina respondsThe city will select five finalists based on their past public art projects, success of the projects and scientific methods integrated into their artwork. The project will h
  
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• UNM asking for feedback on campus dining services

  05-04-2023 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is asking for feedback from students and staff on their campus dining experience. The university hopes to hear suggestions on possible changes to venue hours, improving sustainability on campus and how to increase locally sourced food.Tuition at UNM could increase by $500 in 2024UNM is asking students, faculty and staff to participate in an online survey. Those who participate in the survey can enter to win 'Lobocash' prizes
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Twitter concerns, Suspect arrested, Cool and calmer, Tuition increase, New statue

  05-04-2023 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Taos Ski Valley closed until further noticeNew Mexico Tech touts breakthrough water filtration inventionIsotopes come from behind to win home opener against Salt LakeLawmaker frustrated with marginal increase on New Mexico liquor tax2nd half of 2022 Bernalillo County property taxes are due April 103 charged in connection to January shooting deaths of two teens in AlbuquerqueTrump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to knowUS flies nuclear-capable bombers amid
  
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• Chilly and breezy Wednesday, but warmer weekend

  05-04-2023 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is freezing across the state. Temperatures are starting in the teens, twenties and low thirties for all. Winds have lightened in most spots, aside from a breeze in southeast NM, and high gusts in Ruidoso.Forecast Continues Below
  News Mexico: Motorcycle registration in New Mexico will be more expensive starting in JulyCrime: VIDEO: Crash leaves father, daughter in critical conditionEducation: Pilot project coming to Rio Rancho High School aims to curb b
  
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• Trump's day in court as criminal defendant: What to know

  05-04-2023 14:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant.Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday after being indicted by a New York grand jury on charges related to hush money payments at the height of the 2016 presidential election.Trump, a 2024 presidential candidate, pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges in a Manhattan courtroom. He then flew home to Florida and spoke to a crowd of supporters at his home.Story continu
  
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• New cars have become luxury items

  05-04-2023 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- At some point in the not-too-distant past, a new car became a luxury purchase. The average price for a new vehicle hit $49,500 at the end of last year, compared to $38,948 just three years earlier. Skyrocketing interest rates pushed the average monthly car payment on a five-year loan to $723 in March. New vehicles priced under $25,000, a range that the average American might deem affordable, now account for less than 5 percent of all sales. Customers who walk onto a
  
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• SpaghettiOs releases new flavor aimed at millennials

  05-04-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- SpaghettiOs newest flavor caters to childhood nostalgia with a grown-up twist.The Campbell Soup Company on Tuesday announced its collaboration with Frank’s Red Hot on its newest flavor, SpaghettiOs Spicy Original, made with Frank's Red Hot.The unique flavor features O-shaped pasta in tomato and cheese sauce with a mild-medium heat level. Two New Mexico restaurants featured in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in the USSpaghettiOs and Frank's RedHot team up to relea
  
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• Creator of popular Catan board game, Klaus Teuber, dies at 70

  05-04-2023 12:00 via krqe.com
  
  Klaus Teuber, creator of the hugely popular Catan board game in which players compete to build settlements on a fictional island, has died after a brief illness, according to a family statement. He was 70.The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan when introduced in 1995 and based on a set of hexagonal tiles, has sold tens of millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages. It has spawned dozens of spinoffs and new editions, including electronic versions, not to mentio
  
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• Isotopes come from behind to win home opener against Salt Lake

  05-04-2023 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It never the start that counts in the end, but the finish. The Albuquerque Isotopes experienced that in their home opening 7-5 win against Salt Lake Tuesday night.
  Jo Adell blasted a two run shot in the top of the first inning to put Salt Lake on top 2-0. Kevin Padio followed up in the top of the 4th inning with a solo blast to give the visiting Bees a 3-0 advantage. The Isotopes would go down 5-1 before starting to work their way back. A Brenton Doyle two r
  
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• Freezing temperatures return tonight

  05-04-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Strong winds and extreme fire danger will all taper off overnight. Widespread freezing temperatures are in store Wednesday morning, but warmer weather will be on the way later this week.
  Powerful winds from earlier today are finally dying down across New Mexico tonight. Temperatures dropped quickly behind a cold front today. Widespread freezing temperatures will settle in overnight. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for the Albuquerque metro down to Socorro and eastern parts of the state.
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• Albuquerque City councilors call out APD Twitter, Chief Medina responds

  05-04-2023 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Albuquerque Police Department is under scrutiny for its public information officer Twitter account. Councilors and citizens have criticized the account for being disrespectful and now the police chief is weighing in.
  "I think it's unacceptable and I wouldn't put up with it in my business with an employee that I had," said Councilor Renee Grout in Monday night's city council meeting.
  "It is beneath the dignity of you and this department and everythi
  
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• New Mexico United wins in blowout

  05-04-2023 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Even with the frigid temperature and extreme gusts of wind, the Black and Yellow picked up their biggest win of the season on Tuesday night. New Mexico United hosted NMSU UDAat Rio Rancho High School for the second round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and dominated all the way to a 6-0 win.Most of the usual starters rested for the non USL regular season game, and plenty of the new faces shined. Josh Dolling had the biggest performance of the night, as his firs
  
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• Former Lobo Morris Udeze is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  05-04-2023 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The goal is to play professional basketball and Morris Udeze is actively working on that plan. The former Lobo men's basketball forward used his one and only season at the University of New Mexico to help the team win and up his stock for a future in basketball.
  Udeze talks about his only season at New Mexico in Van Tate's Sports Office. Udeze finished with 15 double-doubles on the year and continued his feast at the NABC All-Star game during the Final Four
  
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• Tuition at UNM could increase by $500 in 2024

  05-04-2023 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico students could be paying more for their education. University officials said without the extra money, they could end up slashing plans for campus improvements and health initiatives.UNM administration said it needs more money to increase safety, improve mental health services, and pay its employees more. CNM completes new brewery facility“If we did no tuition increase, what would that mean as far as those requests? The answer i
  
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• 3 charged in connection to January shooting deaths of two teens in Albuquerque

  05-04-2023 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are facing charges in connection to the shooting deaths of two teen brothers in southwest Albuquerque. Mario Lange, Querida Lovato, and Marissa Lopez are accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old and his 14-year-old brother at a mobile home community near Atrisco Vista and I-40 in January. Woman tied to Albuquerque Good Samaritan’s murder taken into custodyAccording to court documents, investigators used surveillance video, cell p
  
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• Lawmaker frustrated with marginal increase on New Mexico liquor tax

  05-04-2023 05:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico leads the nation in alcohol-related deaths and while in the last session, some lawmakers tried to reduce drinking by raising the tax on liquor, they came up short. In 2021, 2,274 New Mexicans died alcohol-related deaths from falls to liver disease to drunk driving. "Police even say there's hardly anything they don't come across that isn't alcohol-related. It's not just DWI, but homicides and suicide, and domestic violence, and sexual as
  
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• 2nd half of 2022 Bernalillo County property taxes are due April 10

  05-04-2023 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County officials are reminding people that the 2nd half of 2022 property taxes are due on April 10. Payments received after May 10 will be considered delinquent and will be subject to penalty and interest fees.Taxes need to be paid by personal check, cashier's check, money order, or by credit or debit card. Cash payments will be accepted at the Treasurer's Office only. Taxpayers do need to include a valid 2022 tax coupon or documentation showing t
  
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• Motorcycle registration in New Mexico will be more expensive starting in July

  05-04-2023 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There's nothing like cruising New Mexico's roads on a motorcycle. But soon, the cost to do so will go up slightly. Vehicle registration fees for both two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles will increase by $5 – going from $15 per motorcycle to $20. That is due to a bill the Governor signed into law on Apr. 4. Albuquerque residents can get tax help from IRSThe new law also sends more money to the state's Motorcycle Training Fund, which is a pool of mon
  
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• New Mexico launches sustainable building tax credit portal

  05-04-2023 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Homeowners and business owners who make their buildings more energy efficient can apply for tax credits from the state. And now, there's an online portal to streamline the process.New Mexico taxpayers who installed things like ground-source heat pumps, energy-efficient windows and doors, or electric vehicle charging equipment may be eligible for the Sustainable Building Tax Credits. There are credits for updating existing residences and credits for commercial
  
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• Las Cruces Fire Department rescues hiker from 'rough terrain'

  05-04-2023 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews from the Las Cruces Fire Department rescued a hiker from "rough terrain" on the east side of the Organ Mountains on Saturday, Apr. 1. Four members from the Technical Rescue Team, along with Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, and Organ Mountain Search and Rescue, rescued a 44-year-old woman, who was injured during a hike.The crews located the hiker at around 6,588 feet in elevation and brought her to the Aguirre Springs Recreation Area at around 8:30 p.m.
  
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• Pilot project coming to Rio Rancho High School aims to curb bad behavior in the bathroom

  05-04-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho High School is about to get a bathroom makeover as part of a pilot project. The school is trying out a new design to help curb vandalism and bad behavior. Michael Baker is the Chief Operations Officer for Rio Rancho Public Schools. He explains, “A lot of students just simply avoid using the restroom and that's not right. The issue really came to a head during that Tik Tok challenge where students were really destroying a lot of the property a
  
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• South Valley Little League opening day postponed due to sewage break

  05-04-2023 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opening day is off for the South Valley Little League. The league is still dealing with a sewage main break that spilled onto six fields more than a month ago.South Valley Little League President Fernando Guadulupe said he’s been in contact with the county and has been meeting up with the contractors to see how the progress is going. Opening day for them was supposed to be this Saturday but has been postponed a week due to the extent of the damage
  
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