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• New Mexico State Police investigating double fatal crash south of Belen

  11-04-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a double-fatal single-vehicle crash on I-25 south of Belen. On April 8, a vehicle headed northbound on I-25 crashed. Two of the passengers in the vehicle, Brittny Ramos, 21, and 65-year-old Manuel Medrano died on the scene. The 22-year-old driver and a 5-year-old were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. NMSP investigates fatal CMV crash on I-40 in AlbuquerqueState Police say fatigue is believed to have con
  
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• The US surpasses 140 mass shootings in 2023. Here's every event mapped

  11-04-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - Since the start of 2023, the United States has averaged more than one mass shooting per day, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit group that tracks gun violence using police reports, government sources, news coverage, and other public data. No official, universal definition of what constitutes a mass shooting currently exists. Groups define it differently based on the number of victims, whether they are killed or injured, whether the shooting occurs in a public or
  
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• Tony Hawk visits new Navajo Nation skate park

  11-04-2023 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) – The Navajo Nation brought in some star power to dedicate a long-awaited skate park. Skateboard legend Tony Hawk stopped by the new Two Grey Hills Skate Park on Monday.Story continues below:Summer: Cliff’s Amusement Park gearing up for 2023 seasonTrending: Lowrider community gathers in Española, expressing their sentiment for classic carsRoads: Drivers confused over downtown Albuquerque striping modificationsMoney: New Mexicans to get another round o
  
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• Hamilton comes to Popejoy, tickets still available

  11-04-2023 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The hit musical Hamilton is coming to the University of New Mexico after being postponed and tickets are available. The Haverland Carter Broadway production of Hamilton will be in Albuquerque from Tuesday, May 9 through Saturday, May 28.Tickets are limited and prices start at around $80. However, there will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Details for that will be announced closer to the production's performances. Sandia Peak Tramway and T
  
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• Albuquerque man takes plea deal in connection to teen murder case

  11-04-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scott Spencer, the man who admitted to helping his brother kill a 15-year-old, took a plea deal Tuesday afternoon. Spencer pled guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping in court. In 2019, Spencer and his then 17-year-old brother Russell Spencer, along with two others, lured Evyn Scott to the East Mountains where Russell Spencer shot and killed him.New Mexico-based cartel leader sentenced to 27 years after undercover bustScott S
  
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• 14 cats found dead in Las Cruces house fire

  11-04-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces firefighters found dead cats inside a two-story house fire on Saturday, Apr. 8. By the time crews arrived on Cumbres Court after calls of a house fire, flames were already coming out of the windows on the house's second floor.Firefighters got the fire under control in around 30 minutes. During their inspection, following the fire, they found the bodies of 14 dead cats, and one remaining alive. Animal Welfare is expecting! Kitten and puppy show
  
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• New Mexico Department of Health shuts down COVID-19 app, other changes

  11-04-2023 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nationally, the official COVID-19 emergency is over, following President Biden's approval of a recent termination bill. And in New Mexico, some of the COVID-19 reporting measures we've become all too familiar with are ending.Tuesday, April 11, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced it is shutting down the NM Notify App. The app was designed to help alert New Mexicans to potential COVID-19 exposures. A look into the 5,000+ active felony warrants in
  
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• Are nutria dangerous? Tips on how to interact, keep pets safe

  11-04-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mysterious animal swimming in Lady Bird Lake was recently identified by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a nutria, which is a common rodent, often compared to beavers.
  But they're not always great neighbors. TPWD said in a post titled “Texas’ most unwanted plants and animals” that nutria eat aquatic vegetation and burrow, “which can lead to erosion and damage roads.”Story continues below:Summer: Cliff’s Amusement Park gea
  
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• Walmart removes T-shirt from sale after shoppers notice vulgar acronym

  11-04-2023 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Walmart has removed a recycling-themed shirt from sale after a viral Twitter post pointed out a vulgar acronym hidden within the design.The shirt featured large lettering reading “RE” on the left, with the words “cycle,” “use,” “new” and “think” written in smaller lettering on the right. The intended takeaway, apparently, was for onlookers to interpret the message as four distinct words: “recycle,” “r
  
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• New Mexico Republican bidding to win back congressional border seat

  11-04-2023 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A New Mexico Republican who blamed Democratic “gerrymandering” for losing her seat in Congress last year says she’ll make a bid to get it back in 2024.Yvette Herrell on Monday announced she will challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez for the right to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined her in Las Cruces for the announcement.Herrell quickly dug into Vasquez for his voting on abort
  
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• Albuquerque Little Theatre present 'Nunsense the Musical'

  11-04-2023 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Nunsense the Musical", it's the latest product that the Albuquerque Little Theater is getting ready to showcase. The show is about a fundraiser put on by the little sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. Animal Welfare is expecting! Kitten and puppy showersThis show will feature new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand-new song. The shows will be from April 14-30, at the Albuquerqu
  
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• Young Professionals of Albuquerque host annual City-Wide Mixer

  11-04-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Young Professionals of Albuquerque is a networking group that aims to attract Albuquerque's young professionals in their 20s and 30s across all industries. They work to build a community that offers professional development, social, and civic opportunities.‘One Albuquerque Cleanup Day’ returns April 22Organized by Young Professionals of Albuquerque, the City-Wide Mixer is their largest event bringing all professional organizations together fo
  
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• The Nuclear Museum hosts 'Discover After Dark Night'

  11-04-2023 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nuclear Museum is hosting Discovery After Dark, for adults on Friday, April 21. The evening will be full of fun and hands-on experiments for guests ages 21 and over.Isotopes to honor Jackie Robinson on April 18Guests can enjoy the Nuclear Museum’s exhibits and participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. People will also get to participate in science experiments ranging from making your own slime to liquid nitrogen
  
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• Kirtland Air Force is a big economic driver in New Mexico

  11-04-2023 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance was created to grow and diversify the economic base of Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Economic development is not just about bringing companies in, but creating a community. One of the big economic drivers in New Mexico is Kirtland Air Force base. Healthy vending machines debut at New Mexico hospitalsEconomic development is a complex effort, which includes attracting new employers to the region and creating job
  
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• MMA fighter charged with manslaughter after Florida bar fight

  11-04-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida (WMBB) — An amateur MMA fighter was arrested after he allegedly killed another man in the parking lot of a Panama City Beach, Florida bar. Ross Allen Johnson, 23, of Cartersville, Ill., was charged with manslaughter by the Panama City Beach Police Department. The incident happened Sunday night in the parking lot of a bar in the 10500 block of Front Beach Road. Police wrote that Johnson is an amateur mixed martial artist with a record of five wins and tw
  
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• Crews respond to fire north of downtown Albuquerque

  11-04-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire crews are on scene of a fire near 6th St. and Haines Ave. Information is limited, KRQE News 13 has a crew on the way. This is a developing story, KRQE will update as more information becomes available.
  
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• New Mexico-based cartel leader sentenced to 27 years after undercover bust

  11-04-2023 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal court has sentenced a meth dealer and so-called 'Artistas Asesinos Cartel leader' to more than two decades in prison. The news comes after a five-year investigation into the local group that law enforcement claims is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.Between 2017 and 2021, cartel leader Jorge Marquez delivered and ordered deliveries of more than three pounds of meth to undercover law enforcement, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (D
  
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• APD investigate pedestrian crash in northeast Albuquerque

  11-04-2023 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to a pedestrian crash Monday night involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Montgomery Blvd. and Pennsylvania St. APD says around 8:30 p.m. the motors unit was called to the area and learned a male pedestrian had been hit.A look into the 5,000+ active felony warrants in Bernalillo CountyPolice say the man and his wife waiting at a bus stop in the area, the man's wife said he was intoxicated. The man cross
  
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• First pediatric flu death of 2023 reported in New Mexico

  11-04-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health reported Tuesday that a two-year-old Otero County girl has died from a flu-related illness. It is the first pediatric flu death of the 2022-23 flu season. Since the current season started, NMDOH has identified 233 pneumonia and flu-related deaths in the state. Flu vaccine worked well in season that faded fast, CDC saysThe department is urging the public to remember to get their flu vaccinations at some point each year. It's r
  
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• First pediatric flu death of 2023 in Otero County

  11-04-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health reported Tuesday that a two-year-old Otero County girl has died from a flu-related illness. It is the first pediatric flu death of the 2022-23 flu season. Since the current season started, NMDOH has identified 233 pneumonia and flu-related deaths in the state. Flu vaccine worked well in season that faded fast, CDC saysThe department is urging the public to remember to get their flu vaccinations at some point each year. It's r
  
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• Fatal crash causes closure on highway south of Gallup

  11-04-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – All lanes of NM highway 602 are closed south of Gallup due to a fatal crash, according to New Mexico State Police. Zuni Police are investigating the crash at mile marker 7. New Mexico ranks as one of the worst states for children’s health careThere is no information on what led to the crash. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story.
  
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• A look into the 5,000+ active felony warrants in Bernalillo County

  11-04-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – For months, law enforcement have been working to address a massive backlog of thousands of felony warrants in Bernalillo County. So, what are these individuals accused of?To find out, KRQE News 13 analyzed Bernalillo County's entire list of more than 5,000 felony warrants active as of April 3, 2023. We discovered that some people are accused of multiple crimes and some warrants date back decades. What bills were vetoed in New Mexico?First off, what is
  
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• Clovis police arrest homicide suspect, seek more information

  11-04-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Following a reported shooting Monday, April 10, a 22-year-old died after being transported to the hospital. Now, Clovis police say have arrested a suspect.The Clovis Police Department is calling the incident a homicide investigation after Mathew Nelson died from injuries. The night of the shooting, the Garza County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect: 21-year-old Patrick Quinones, according to the Clovis police. What new laws will hit New Mexico in 2023?Pa
  
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• Healthy vending machines debut at New Mexico hospitals

  11-04-2023 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When you absolutely need a late-night snack, vending machines are the go-to solution. But they're often packed with sugary, fatty treats, rather than fulfilling meals. Now, Meals on Wheels is changing that.The nonprofit Meals on Wheels has been bringing food to New Mexicans for decades. And they're now offering healthy food in vending machines. Proceeds from the machines go to supporting Meals on Wheels. What new laws will hit New Mexico in 2023?Image of "Fo
  
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• Suspect arrested, charged in San Juan County murder

  11-04-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested 23-year-old Mateo Yazzie. He is accused in the murder of Denise Werito on April 5. “The Christmas Classic” filmed in RuidosoSJCSO said around 7:30 p.m. on April 5, deputies responded to a house on Road 390 in reference to a missing person. Werito's family became concerned when she did not show up to work and they had not heard from her. SJCSO says while at the residence, deputies had cause
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the worst states for children's health care

  11-04-2023 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recent WalletHub study ranks the best and worst states for children's health care. New Mexico lands in the bottom ten states for children's health care, in spot 42.The study ranks all 50 states along with Washington D.C. using 33 key indicators. Some of the factors used in the ranking include "share of children aged 0 to 17 in excellent or very good health" and "pediatricians and family doctors per capita." The three key factors used to determine the ranking
  
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• "The Christmas Classic" filmed in Ruidoso

  11-04-2023 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced on Monday that a new feature film was made in and around Ruidoso in March. "The Christmas Classic" stars Malin Ackerman ("Watchmen") and Amy Smart ("Road Trip") and is directed by Shane Taylor. Thriller-type movie being filmed in New MexicoEighty New Mexicans were employed by the production. It breaks down to 30 background actors, 38 crew members, and 12 principal actors.The movie is about a Ruidoso native, Elizabeth, who co
  
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• Sandia Peak Tramway and TEN 3 closed for maintenance

  11-04-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia Peak Tramway will be closed for annual spring maintenance beginning today, Tuesday, Apr. 11, through Wednesday, May 3. The tram, as well as the TEN 3 restaurant, will be closed during this period. Animal Welfare is expecting! Kitten and puppy showersRegular operations are set to resume on Thursday, May 4. For more information, or to purchase tickets following the closure, visit sandiapeak.com.
  
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• Animal Welfare is expecting! Kitten and puppy showers

  11-04-2023 17:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is preparing for an influx of orphaned kittens and puppies now through the summer season. The city is hosting a virtual kitten and puppy shower through Apr. 30 to help provide for the young animals.The shelter has created an Amazon baby registry to help compile necessary items for the animals. To view the wishlist, search for "Kennel Kompadres" on Amazon's baby registry. ‘Turn Around Don’t Drown’ ad
  
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• What are the symptoms of Candida auris, the drug-resistant fungus spreading in 28 states?

  11-04-2023 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A potentially deadly fungus that's resistant to treatment has been confirmed in at least 28 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned, but identifying the dangerous pathogen is actually quite difficult.
  Candida auris, or C. auris for short, isn't possible to identify with commonly available lab tests, making the already dangerous fungus even harder to treat early and properly.
  To make matters even more complicated, symptoms of a Candida auris infection aren'
  
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• 'Turn Around Don't Drown' advice from the NMDOT

  11-04-2023 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like to remind motorists of the hazards of flash flooding. As the snow melts and monsoon season approaches, the risk of flash flooding increases significantly.According to the NMDOT District Four, flash floods in 2022 were especially detrimental in northeastern New Mexico. The department advises motorists to avoid traveling through flooded areas, reminding community members that as little as six inches of wa
  
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• Chain of Craters prescribed burn begins southwest of Grants

  11-04-2023 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management is starting the Chain of Craters prescribed fire in Cibola County, weather permitting. The burn will be located southwest of Grants, south of State Highway 53, and west of County Road 42.The fires will take five to seven days, according to the BLM, but smoke may be visible for several days following the burns. The burn area will be monitored closely to ensure wildfire safety. Santa Fe Police rescue lost hikerAround 2,500 acres
  
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• Oscar Meyer offers meat-tacular elopement opportunity in Las Vegas

  11-04-2023 15:11 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Hot dog! Oscar Mayer is hoping you'll "relish" the opportunity to be married in Las Vegas with the company's Wienermobile.Starting Monday, couples interested in eloping with the so-called "Wiener of Love" can sign up for a chance at the opportunity. The weddings will occur on April 15 and 16 next to the historic Little White Chapel on Las Vegas Boulevard.The company says the unique elopement opportunity isn't just for people looking for unique ways to tie the knot,
  
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• Oscar Mayer offers meat-tacular elopement opportunity in Las Vegas

  11-04-2023 15:11 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a typo in the headline.LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Hot dog! Oscar Mayer is hoping you'll "relish" the opportunity to be married in Las Vegas with the company's Wienermobile.Starting Monday, couples interested in eloping with the so-called "Wiener of Love" can sign up for a chance at the opportunity. The weddings will occur on April 15 and 16 next to the historic Little White Chapel on Las Vegas Boulevard.The company says the unique elopemen
  
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• Terrific Tuesday weather across New Mexico

  11-04-2023 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High pressure will continue to dominate the weather across the Desert Southwest today. This will allow for plenty of sunshine, calm winds, and even warmer temperatures this afternoon.Warm highs are still forecast Wednesday with gusts 15-25 mph, before high pressure begins to break down into Thursday.As the high pressure breaks down Wednesday afternoon, windier conditions and more moisture will move over the state. Most of the moisture will be in the upper levels of
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Facing charges, Pocket vetoes, Warmer weather, Shooting hoax, Aggie fashion club

  11-04-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  What new laws will hit New Mexico in 2023?Trial expected to begin for Hobbs teen accused of throwing baby in dumpsterVideo shows BCSO deputy and suspect fall into irrigation ditch during confrontationCustomer who shot up Albuquerque nightclub takes plea dealRuidoso school board holds discussion on controversial booksYvette Herrell announces she’s running for CongressLouisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 5North Korean leader vows ‘offensive&rsq
  
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• St. Pius and El Paso win team titles at Shootout in the Desert,

  11-04-2023 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest installment of the SCGA Shootout in the Desert needed extra time to decide a boys champion. The event, which brings together some of the top high school golfers from around New Mexico and El Paso, Texas for one day is in it's sixth year.Story continues below:Summer: Cliff’s Amusement Park gearing up for 2023 seasonTrending: Lowrider community gathers in Española, expressing their sentiment for classic carsRoads: Drivers confused over
  
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• What new laws will hit New Mexico in 2023?

  11-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the course of 60 days, lawmakers passed more than 200 bills making changes in New Mexico. So which ones passed? And which ones did the Governor veto?This week on KRQE News 13’s “New Mexico News Podcast,” we're taking a closer look at the outcomes from this year's legislative session. KRQE.com's Data Reporter Curtis Segarra looks back at how lawmakers did on tax rebates, crime, the environment, voting rights and lot more this se
  
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• Police: Louisville shooter legally bought gun a week ago

  11-04-2023 12:12 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The shooter who opened fire at a Louisville bank legally bought the weapon from a local dealership a week ago, police said Tuesday.Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said at a news conference that bank employee Connor Sturgeon, 25, bought the gun on April 4 and targeted certain people in the attack.Armed with the rifle, Sturgeon killed five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor —
  
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• Outlook 'hopeful' for officer hit in mass shooting, Louisville chief says

  11-04-2023 12:12 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A rookie police officer who was shot in the head while responding to the mass shooting at a Louisville bank remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday morning, the police chief said."It's looking hopeful," Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel told WDRB-TV about Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from training just 10 days earlier.She said Wilt and other officers “unflinchingly” engaged the shooter at Ol
  
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• Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 5

  11-04-2023 12:12 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing five people — including a close friend of Kentucky's governor — while livestreaming the attack on Instagram, authorities said.Police arrived as shots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and killed the shooter in an exchange of gunfire, Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said. The city's mayor, Craig Green
  
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• What are the chances Biden extends the student loan pause again?

  11-04-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden faces a ticking timer on the resumption of student loan payments by the end of the summer — but will he allow it to go off?The payments, paused amid the coronavirus pandemic, are set to begin either 60 days after the Supreme Court makes a ruling on Biden’s student debt forgiveness program or 60 days after June 30, the White House has said. Biden had also previously said the payments would resume at the beginning of 2023, and that there would not be another extens
  
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• Five things to watch for Biden’s visit to Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

  11-04-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden will travel to his ancestral homeland this week, a closely watched visit as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of the peace deal between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.Biden, who often touts his Irish heritage, has repeatedly underscored the importance of the Good Friday Agreement and will do so again this week. The president is also set to address the Irish parliament and visit two counties where he has family ties.Here are five things to watch for Biden’s vi
  
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• Warmer weather continues to move in

  11-04-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  A warming trend continues all across New Mexico to start the week. Albuquerque's first 80° day of the year is possible Tuesday.
  High temperatures Monday climbed to some of the warmest we've seen all year. Even warmer weather is on the way Tuesday and Wednesday, when Albuquerque could see its first 80° day of the year. A few spotty showers will try and develop Tuesday afternoon across western New Mexico and the central mountain chain. However, little to no rain is expected with extremely
  
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• Attorney General "disappointed" with governor's pocket veto of new division

  11-04-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham pocket vetoed a bill that would have created a new division in the state Attorney General's office focused on protecting the constitutional rights of children. AG Raúl Torrez was behind Senate Bill 426 which would have created a team of attorneys in his office focused on protecting the rights of children.More than 20 bills listed as pocket vetoed by Governor Lujan-GrishamHe says the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Familie
  
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• New Mexico mom arrested, charged for the death of 7-month-old nearly a year later

  11-04-2023 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The smell of marijuana on a New Mexico woman's grandchild at daycare, lead to her arrest for the death of her own child nearly a year before.
  In March, an almost two-year-old showed up at a metro area daycare smelling like marijuana, daycare workers told police. They said the child had 'droopy' and 'red' eyes and was acting out of character, like hitting staff. The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department got involved.Customer who shot up Alb
  
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• Ruidoso school board holds discussion on controversial books

  11-04-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A battle in one New Mexico school district Monday night over controversial books inside schools. The Ruidoso School Board was tipped off by parents who were concerned about the contents inside a book. Santa Fe Public Schools to keep COVID practices in placeOne parent who spoke with KRQE said removing books poses a threat to students' rights. “When we start talking about banning books or removing books from the library it can be a very slippery slope and th
  
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• Proposed cement plant in Alto one step closer to reality; neighbors continue to fight

  11-04-2023 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALTO, N.M. (KRQE) – "It just doesn't pass the common sense check to begin with to have a heavy industrial facility in the middle of a residential area, surrounded by 12 neighborhoods." Nearly two years later, neighbors continue to fight off a proposed concrete batch plant near Alto. If approved, it would be built on six acres of land along Highway 220 Lincoln County. "There's also just disruption of life, the noise factor, increased traffic that the plant will cause, disruption t
  
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• Yvette Herrell announces she's running for Congress

  11-04-2023 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Congresswoman Yvette Herrell revealed she's looking to reclaim her old House of Representative seat Monday in Las Cruces. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was on hand as Herrell announced she's running for Congress in the Second Congressional District which is a traditional Republican stronghold that's gone back and forth in recent elections. More than 20 bills listed as pocket vetoed by Governor Lujan-GrishamThis will be Herrell's fourth time in the
  
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• How the Texas abortion pill ruling could affect FDA's authority

  11-04-2023 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (Nexstar) — Nationwide usage of a pill commonly used for abortions is up in the air after a Texas federal judge ruled last Friday that the Food and Drug Administration improperly authorized the usage of mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
  If U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's decision is upheld, it would restrict access to the abortion medication as soon as this Friday. The Department of Justice appealed the Amarillo judge's order on Monday, calling the decision &ldqu
  
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