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• WIPP celebrates millions of miles worth of safe trips

  25-04-2023 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The nuclear waste storage site near Carlsbad has hit a significant milestone.The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant said drivers bringing the radioactive material to the facility have traveled 16 million miles without a serious accident or injury. That's equal to 33 roundtrips to the moon. Native New Mexico plant named endangered species“The safety of our shipments and operations at WIPP is our top priority,” said Mark Bollinger, acting manager for EM&rsqu
  
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• Man seen in court for breaking into ABQ elementary school

  25-04-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of breaking into an Albuquerque elementary school. On Tuesday, he faced a judge.Albuquerque Public Schools police were called to Governor Bent Elementary around 8 p.m. Sunday night after a silent alarm was tripped.Officers said they found a man in a bathroom, armed with a screwdriver. Trial date set for woman accused of causing deadly crash on I-25 in 2022The man was eventually taken into custody but gave police an ID card that had been repo
  
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• BioPark penguin, hatched in November, joins the flock

  25-04-2023 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark's baby penguin has officially joined the rest of the flock.
  The male chick hatched in November and spent months behind the scenes learning how to swim with Mom and Dad. Native New Mexico plant named endangered speciesRecently, the Gentoo took his first plunge into the deep end of the main pool. You can now see him with the rest of the penguins at the Penguin Chill Exhibit.
  
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• Trial date set for woman charged for deadly crash on I-25 in 2022

  25-04-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A trial date has been set for the woman facing charges for a wrong-way chase and deadly crash on I-25.Jeannine Jaramillo was arrested in 2022 after police claimed she drove the wrong way down I25 near Santa Fe. The incident lead to a crash that killed a Santa Fe police officer and a retired Las Vegas firefighter. Albuquerque named as ‘Best Place to Travel 2023’She reportedly told cops a man forced her to do it, but police believe she was alone the whole
  
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• Trial date set for woman accused of causing deadly crash on I-25 in 2022

  25-04-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A trial date has been set for the woman facing charges for a wrong-way chase and deadly crash on I-25.Jeannine Jaramillo was arrested in 2022 after police claimed she drove the wrong way down I25 near Santa Fe. The incident lead to a crash that killed a Santa Fe police officer and a retired Las Vegas firefighter. Albuquerque named as ‘Best Place to Travel 2023’She reportedly told cops a man forced her to do it, but police believe she was alone the whole
  
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• Slaughter Mesa prescribed burn set for Gila National Forest

  25-04-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – A prescribed fire is planned for the Gila National Forest's Slaughter Mesa area in the Quemado Ranger District. The fire for the 4,650 acres is set to start on May 4 as fuel and weather conditions allow.A U.S. Forest Service press release states the fire will happen in meadow and ponderosa pine forest habitats. They say a lack of frequent, low-intensity fire regimes has allowed trees to grow in meadows in the area, impacting habitat diversity and resources f
  
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• NMDOT to discuss I-40 improvement plans

  25-04-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT) is hosting an online meeting Tuesday night. They will be discussing a long-term improvement plan for I-40 west of Albuquerque.The I-40 Corridor Study covers 150 miles of the interstate from the Atrisco Vista interchange to the Arizona Border. Native New Mexico plant named endangered speciesThe DOT plans to share what the project team has learned and the alternatives being considered before listening to the p
  
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• U.S. government is adjusting nuclear waste site selection process

  25-04-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following comments from more than 200 people around the U.S., the Department of Energy says they're changing the process to select waste disposal sites. The department will consider input from communities as they work to select a site to store the nation's nuclear waste.“Prioritizing constructive, community-based input around consent-based solutions has shaped our roadmap for advancing our nation’s spent nuclear fuel management,” Assistan
  
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• Learn about Albuquerque youth summer programs at 'Spring into Summer' event

  25-04-2023 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Annual Spring into Summer Festival returns at Tiguex Park to celebrate the spring weather and help families gear up for summer. This free, family-friendly event will feature music, games, food trucks, a climbing wall, and key information about the City of Albuquerque's Summer Youth Programs. Pajarito Environmental Education set to host earth day eventThere will be summer camps throughout Albuquerque for kids of all ages. Albuquerque’s Annua
  
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• Nuclear Museum hosts Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

  25-04-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is hosting the "Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival". Museum Visitors can enjoy dance performances, participate in hands-on activities, food, and more. Albuquerque named as ‘Best Place to Travel 2023’The Sandia National Laboratories Asian Leadership Outreach Committee and Nuclear Museum partner to host the 26th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day, celebrati
  
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• Summer Programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs

  25-04-2023 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico provides members with a safe environment, where they can make connections and participate in academic, healthy lifestyles, good character and career readiness programs.First Pickleball tournament to be held in Albuquerque this summerThe Boys and Girls Club is hosting summer programs for kids ages 5-18. All teen programs are free and elementary kids could qualify for aid if parents need it. The goal of the Boys
  
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• NMSP and Las Cruces Police see success with eight-week operation

  25-04-2023 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police and the Las Cruces Police Department teamed up to tackle some high-crime areas. The departments recently completed an eight-week operation to combat crime in Las Cruces.The operation began on Feb. 1, 2023. According to police, the goals of the operation were to "maintain a law enforcement presence in high-crime areas, enforce criminal and traffic laws, identify individuals involved in illegal activity, locate wanted subjects, reduc
  
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• NMSU schedules 'listening sessions' to get feedback during chancellor search

  25-04-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – New Mexico State University is hosting two "listening sessions" for their students and the community to give input about the university's search for a new chancellor. The university will be hosting two listening sessions on Monday, May 1 at Corbett Center Student Union auditorium located at 1600 International Mall.The first session will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The second session will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Story continues below:Crime: Teen found guilty of t
  
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• New Mexico puts millions towards Reforestation Center to recover from wildfire

  25-04-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The government and several New Mexico universities are gearing up to replant fire-ravaged land around the state. The collaborative New Mexico Reforestation Center has received funding from lawmakers and is hoping to get up and running relatively soon.The idea to focus on plant seedling science in order to repair fire-damaged landscapes and combat climate change in New Mexico is not new. For decades, New Mexico State University has been doing research on
  
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• 3M laying off 10 percent of workforce amid slowing demand

  25-04-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - American manufacturing giant 3M will cut 6,000 jobs to reduce costs as global demand for goods slows, the company said Tuesday.The layoffs are in addition to the 2,500 job cuts 3M announced earlier this year. The Minnesota-based company plans to reduce its workforce by around 10 percent.3M CEO Mike Roman said on an earnings call that the layoffs “will span all functions, businesses and geographies.” The layoffs will reduce costs by up to $900 million annually. 3M, w
  
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• Video: Man arrested for impersonating BCSO deputy on Tinder

  25-04-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Tinder match led law enforcement to an Albuquerque man allegedly posing as a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement says he even had a Glock 9mm handgun to complete the look. "When someone's posing as a deputy, that's a huge concern for us," said Sheriff John Allen of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO.)Rico TreShon Dukes, 26, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and unauthorized wearing of a police unifor
  
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• Video: Man accused of impersonating BCSO deputy on Tinder arrested at Monroe's

  25-04-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Tinder match led law enforcement to an Albuquerque man allegedly posing as a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement says he even had a Glock 9mm handgun to complete the look. "When someone's posing as a deputy, that's a huge concern for us," says Sheriff John Allen of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO.)Rico TreShon Dukes, 26, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and unauthorized wearing of a police unifor
  
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• Video: Man accused of impersonating BCSO deputy on Tinder arrested

  25-04-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Tinder match led law enforcement to an Albuquerque man allegedly posing as a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement says he even had a Glock 9mm handgun to complete the look. "When someone's posing as a deputy, that's a huge concern for us," said Sheriff John Allen of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO.)Rico TreShon Dukes, 26, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and unauthorized wearing of a police unifor
  
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• New video: Man accused of impersonating BCSO deputy on Tinder arrested at Monroe's

  25-04-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Tinder match led law enforcement to an Albuquerque man allegedly posing as a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement says he even had a Glock 9mm handgun to complete the look. "When someone's posing as a deputy, that's a huge concern for us," says Sheriff John Allen of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO.)Rico TreShon Dukes, 26, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and unauthorized wearing of a police unifor
  
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• Man accused of impersonating BCSO deputy on Tinder

  25-04-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Tinder match led law enforcement to an Albuquerque man allegedly posing as a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement says he even had a Glock 9mm handgun to complete the look.Rico TreShon Dukes, 26, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and unauthorized wearing of a police uniform and badge. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) says he was using a dating profile on Tinder that included Dukes in a BCSO uniform
  
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• Popejoy surprises high school students with free tickets

  25-04-2023 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Popejoy has a new initiative called, 'Broadway for Teens,' and some high school students in Albuquerque got surprised with news they will heading to see "Hamilton." How to donate your body to science in New MexicoThe high schoolers will be watching the musical at Popejoy when it comes to Albuquerque in May. Popejoy teased that there will be few more surprises later this week for high school students in rural New Mexico.
  
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• 'Pizza for Pachyderms' fundraising event

  25-04-2023 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – California Pizza Kitchen at Albuquerque Uptown have partnered with the Asian Elephant Support Organization for the 'Pizza for Pachyderms' event. All funds raised will go to the research and testing of EEHV (Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus). Is New Mexico one of the most gambling-addicted states?On April 25 and 26, customers just need to mention the ABQ BioPark Elephants or the Asian Elephant Support organization while dining at California Pizza Ki
  
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• County Road 245 in La Plata County to close for bridge deck replacement

  25-04-2023 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – County Road 245 in La Plata County is set to be closed starting May 1 for construction. The road will be closed around one-tenth of a mile south of the intersection with County Road 240.The closure will be in place while crews work to replace the bridge deck in that area. The road closure is expected to last around three weeks, with expected completion on May 19. Man accused of assaulting man & woman with long wood stickPlanned detours for the construction are
  
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• Biden bashes GOP to union workers for first speech since announcing 2024 bid

  25-04-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden on Tuesday bashed Republicans and touted his own agenda in front of a friendly crowd of union workers for his first speech since he announced his reelection bid.“They’d rather see kids and seniors struggle with what they need, people on Medicare lose their health care, veterans lose access to doctors visits… than cut subsidies to Big Oil that made $200 billion and Big Pharma and the wealthiest corporations” Biden said, referring to the House Republican pr
  
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• Man accused of assaulting man & woman with long wood stick

  25-04-2023 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. The 62-year-old man, Melvin C. Smith, is now pending a trial, which has not yet been scheduled.According to Smith's indictment, on Oct. 6, 2022, Smith allegedly assaulted a man and a woman with a long wooden stick with the intent to cause harm. If convicted, Smith could face up to ten years in prison. Sentencing for Albuquerque
  
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• Job training board grants money to 9 New Mexico businesses

  25-04-2023 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) says funds have been approved by the Job Training Incentive Board to train more employees. The money will be used to train 48 more employees at nine companies.The JTIP assists businesses in expanding their workforce and reimburses a percentage of the employees' training costs. "JTIP is a powerful incentive to promote the hiring of local workers," says Secretary Alicia J. Keyes. "It's exciting to see new compa
  
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• Albuquerque man takes plea for conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

  25-04-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man, 64-year-old David Wellington, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. Under his plea agreement, Wellington faces up to 5 years in prison, he is on conditions of release while awaiting sentencing.
  Story continues below:Crime: Teen found guilty of throwing baby away to get a break at sentencing due to state lawNew Mexico: NMDOT PSA targets drugged-up driversHealth: How to donate your body to science in New MexicoAlbu
  
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• With staffing issues, PNM may estimate your electric use but say they won't overbill

  25-04-2023 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) customers are getting messages that their electricity use will be estimated. Here's why you shouldn't be worried about that."Estimated rates do happen, and they can happen for a couple of different reasons. And one of those is staffing constraints," explains PNM spokesperson Eric Chavez. "Other reasons can be you know, weather, locked gates, a dog in the backyard, the list goes on." Infrastructure pro
  
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• Is New Mexico one of the most gambling-addicted states?

  25-04-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the 2023 Kentucky Derby quickly approaching, WalletHub released a study on 2023's "Most Gambling-Addicted States." New Mexico came in near the middle at spot 29.WalletHub compared all 50 states to figure out which states have the worst gambling problems. The states were analyzed based on 20 key metrics. Some of the factors in consideration were the presence of illegal gambling operations and the share of adults with gambling disorders. Which states are struggl
  
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• City of Albuquerque looking for Police Oversight Advisory Board members

  25-04-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council is looking for community members interested in joining the Albuquerque Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board. The board is made up of five members, appointed by the city council, members serve three-year terms.Albuquerque named as ‘Best Place to Travel 2023’Minimum Qualifications
  Have not been employed by the Albuquerque Police Department for at least three years prior to appointment, or have not been employed
  
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• Who is Biden's new campaign manager, Julie Chávez Rodríguez?

  25-04-2023 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden on Tuesday morning tapped senior adviser Julie Chávez Rodríguez to head his reelection campaign, turning to an Obama-Biden administration veteran and granddaughter of Latino labor leader Cesar Chávez to lead the charge to 2024.Biden made the announcement when he officially launched his campaign Tuesday, the four year anniversary of when he declared his 2020 bid for the presidency in 2019.
  Chávez Rodríguez has served as a senior adviser to Biden
  
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• Sentencing for Albuquerque 'poster child for violent crime'

  25-04-2023 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with charges dating back almost nine years is scheduled for sentencing today, Apr. 25. Freddy Granger's charges include attempted murder and kidnapping after police say he stabbed a woman nine times at the Mountain View Inn in June of 2014.In 2015, he took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Granger is also facing an open count of murder for a shooting in May 2022, when police say Grang
  
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• Infrastructure problems in the middle Rio Grande valley threaten water supplies

  25-04-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the middle Rio Grande, it's water that sustains farming, industry, and life. But millions of dollars worth of aging infrastructure is threatening the system."When we're running water, things break. We have a lot of aging infrastructure," Jason M. Casuga, the Chief Engineer and CEO of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) said in a recent presentation to the organization's board of directors. "There's a whole lot of little stuff around th
  
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• Edgewood considers local abortion ordinance ballot question

  25-04-2023 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Another New Mexico community is grappling with how to handle abortion in the wake of recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. Tuesday, April 25, Edgewood, N.M. is set to discuss (in a public meeting) a ballot question that could let locals bring civil lawsuits against anyone who violates certain federal abortion laws.Edgewood isn't the first community to consider setting local rules relating to abortion. Supporters of such ordinances argue that shipping aborti
  
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• Sentencing for Albuquerque man with a lengthy criminal history

  25-04-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man with a lengthy criminal history is scheduled for sentencing today, Apr. 25. Sebastian Garcia was sentenced to five years for shooting a man who owed him money in 2019 but he was released in 2021 for good behavior.However, Garcia violated his parole and was charged with the 2021 murder of Darin Gonzalez. According to police, Garcia shot Gonzalez after an argument at Gonzalez's apartment. Teen found guilty of throwing baby away to get a brea
  
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• Detention hearing for murder of two Albuquerque teen brothers

  25-04-2023 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge is set to decide if some of the people charged in the murder of two teen brothers in southwest Albuquerque will stay behind bars until trial. According to police, Mario Lange, Querida Lovato, and Marissa Lopez shot and killed a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old at a mobile home park.
  The incident occurred in January near Atrisco Vista and I-40. According to court documents, investigators used surveillance video, cell phone records, and social media messa
  
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• Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

  25-04-2023 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said Ken Sunshine, of public relations firm Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis.With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to g
  
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• PNM delivers free mulch to support Albuquerque food pantry

  25-04-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – PNM is collecting and delivering truckloads of free mulch for the Rio Grande Food Project. The Rio Grande Food Project is a nonprofit that provides supplemental and emergency food in the Albuquerque area.Santa Fe Junction Operation adds more patrol in top two tourist areasOn Friday, PNM took about yards of free mulch to a community garden near Coors and Fortuna. "By delivering this mulch for free, PNM saved us about $800 to $1,000 just in delivery costs
  
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• Why is Biden announcing 2024 bid now, and what will change?

  25-04-2023 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has formally announced he's seeking reelection. But he's also still the president, with roughly 20 months left in his term regardless of whether he wins a second one on Election Day 2024.
  With Tuesday's campaign video release, Biden is following through on months of saying he intended to seek reelection. Top Democrats have remained solidly unified behind the president, despite his low approval ratings and many Americans saying they'd rather not see the
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Trial continues, One year off, Rain and wind, Sentencing sit-in, New Mexican artist

  25-04-2023 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico school district turns to AI to spot guns on school campusesAPD: Shooting leaves one dead in northeast AlbuquerquePlans for North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center move forwardNew Mexico offering free bootcamp to be a fiber optics technician‘Rust’ productions kick back up in MontanaBiden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’1 killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum
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• Rain, strong storms and stronger winds Tuesday

  25-04-2023 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is cool, mostly dry and partly cloudy. A couple of spot rain and mix showers have been moving through the northern mountains. There is patchy fog in eastern New Mexico, mainly in Union County, in Clayton. The next storm will be moving into the state today, bringing stronger winds, rain and snow.Forecast Continues Below
  Ranking: Where are the worst droughts in New Mexico?New Mexico: New Mexico couple plays role in creation of Metallica’s late
  
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• Testimony ends, closing arguments expected in Luis Talamantes, Jacque Vigil murder trial

  25-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Closing arguments and jury deliberations are expected in the Luis Talamantes-Romero murder trial Tuesday afternoon, as the defense rest its case with testimony from a single witness. Talamantes is facing first degree murder and eight other charges tied to the 2019 killing of Jacque Vigil in a northwest Albuquerque neighborhood.
  KRQE News 13 is livestreaming day seven of the trial's proceedings on this page. Jurors are expected to hear deliberation instr
  
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• Testimony ends, closing arguments begin in Luis Talamantes, Jacque Vigil murder trial

  25-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Closing arguments and jury deliberations are expected in the Luis Talamantes-Romero murder trial Tuesday afternoon, as the defense rest its case with testimony from a single witness. Talamantes is facing first degree murder and eight other charges tied to the 2019 killing of Jacque Vigil in a northwest Albuquerque neighborhood.
  KRQE News 13 is livestreaming day seven of the trial's proceedings on this page. Jurors are expected to hear deliberation instr
  
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• New Mexico school district turns to AI to spot guns on school campuses

  25-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – As student safety continues to be a big topic in New Mexico schools, one school district is the southeast part of the state is turning to technology to try to prevent shootings. Recently, Clovis Municipal Schools announced the installation of an artificial intelligence monitoring software over its existing school surveillance cameras, designed to detect brandished guns.This week on KRQE News 13’s “New Mexico News Podcast,” hosts  
  
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• Defense presents case in Luis Talamantes trial tied to 2019 Jacque Vigil murder

  25-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jurors are expected to finally hear arguments from Luis Talamantes-Romero's defense Tuesday in the trial surrounding the 2019 killing of Jacque Vigil. The defense is slated to begin presenting its case following testimony from the state's 14 witnesses across five days of testimony.KRQE News 13 will livestream day seven of the trial's proceedings on this page. Coverage is expected begin around 9 a.m. Jail calls suggest Luis Talamantes admits role in Jacq
  
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• Arguments end, jurors consider Luis Talamantes fate in Jacque Vigil murder trial

  25-04-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of Luis Talamantes-Romero Wednesday in the trial tied to the 2019 murder of Jacqueline Vigil. After nearly three hours of closing arguments, jurors were dismissed from the courtroom Tuesday without discussing the case, roughly 15 minutes ahead of a 5 p.m. deadline. Jail calls suggest Luis Talamantes admits role in Jacque Vigil murder caseTalamantes is accused of shooting and killing Vigil, 55, in the early mo
  
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• APD: Shooting leaves one dead in northeast Albuquerque

  25-04-2023 13:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the area of Domingo Rd. and Charleston St. just after midnight to reports of a shooting.APD says officers arrived on scene and found one person who had died from their injuries. APD's homicide unit has launched an investigation into the shooting. No other details are available.
  
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• They graduated during the pandemic. Now they face their 1st student loan payments

  25-04-2023 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A grace period that let people who graduated college during the coronavirus pandemic avoid paying back their federal loans is about to end, meaning millions of young people are about to take a serious financial hit. Graduates for the last three years all had the grace period, as the Trump and Biden administrations extended a pause on student loan payments amid the national health emergency. Now things are about to change: Payments will begin either 60 days after the Supre
  
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• Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: 'Let’s finish this job'

  25-04-2023 13:28 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” he began when he was sworn into office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.
  Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington will
  
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• Biden announces 2024 reelection bid

  25-04-2023 12:21 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden announced on Tuesday that he will run for reelection, ending months of speculation over whether he will seek another term.Biden, who turned 80 years old in November, announced his second bid after months of saying he intends to run and with questions lingering over whether his age and mental stamina would prevent him from holding the office again. Biden would be 82 at the start of a second term. He was the oldest president ever to be sworn-in when he took office in 2020.The White
  
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