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• Former Chaves County deputy sentenced for timecard crimes

  02-05-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A former Chaves County Sheriff's Deputy was sentenced Tuesday for receiving overtime pay for hours he didn't work.James Johnson was accused of lying on his timesheet multiple times from October to December in 2020. He was found guilty last month of five counts of receiving public money for services not rendered.The state asked for Johnson to be locked up for 18 months, saying his actions weren't only illegal but a black eye on his former department. The Chaves Count
  
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• Prescribed burns set for Magdalena, Mt. Taylor ranger districts

  02-05-2023 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire officials say prescribed burns are planned to continue in the Magdalena and Mount Taylor ranger districts of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Some of these prescribed burns could start as early as May 5.They say the burns are part of their strategy for long-term forest health by reducing forest fuels. The aim is to reduce hazardous fuels that accumulated due to drought, climate change, insects and disease, and decades of fire suppress
  
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• Southbound I-25 closed at Rio Bravo due to serious crash

  02-05-2023 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of southbound I-25 are shut down Tuesday afternoon, May 2, at Rio Brave Boulevard due to a serious crash. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office shared the traffic alert in a tweet at 3:21 p.m.I-25 South of Rio Bravo on Tuesday, May 2, at 3:31 p.m. Courtesy NM RoadsRoswell man confesses to 2008 murder, remains found under houseDrivers are advised to avoid the area at this time and to expect significant delays. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as t
  
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• UNM team to help out esports players from high school

  02-05-2023 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The days of telling kids they can't make a career out of video games are almost over.Students from University of New Mexico (UNM) esports team are joining volunteers from around the state to help with the NMAA High School Esports Championship. UNMH involved in treatment study for babies exposed to opioids in the wombUniversity students will help create a professional esports atmosphere by providing play-by-play, commentary, and watch areas.“UNM Es
  
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• Late snow means Purgatory Resort will be open until May 14

  02-05-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's only happened once before in Purgatory Resort's 58-year history, mountain officials say: The ski season will run well into May this year.Recent snowfall and good temperatures mean Purgatory will be offering skiing during the weekends of May 6-7 and May 13-14. While there won't be any beginner terrain or ski lessons, other mountain facilities will be open with modified hours. New Mexico could see fewer big wildfires this year, experts sayRentals and lifts
  
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• Roswell man confesses to 2008 murder, remains found under house

  02-05-2023 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man has confessed to killing another man over 14 years ago. 37-year-old Tony Ray Peralta called 911 on Monday, May 1, 2023, to confess to the murder of 69-year-old William Blodgett, who disappeared in 2008.Blodgett was reported missing on Jan. 3, 2009, after he was last seen on Dec. 24, 2008. Peralta was initially a suspect in Blodgett's disappearance but, after all leads were exhausted, the investigation stalled. New Mexico inmate beat up man for eati
  
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• 2023 state tennis tournament brackets

  02-05-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2023 New Mexico Tennis Tournament brackets for all classifications are listed below. KRQE Sports will provide coverage of the tournaments.Class 5A Singles and Doubles5A_Tennis_Singles_DoublesDownloadClass A-4A Singles and Doubles4A_Tennis_Singles_DoublesDownloadTeam BracketsTennis_Team_BracketsDownload
  
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• Calling all gearheads: Albuquerque auto swap meet this weekend

  02-05-2023 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you've got a project car or are looking for a new project, now's your chance to score some parts. The Albuquerque auto swap meet is Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7.The swap meet will be at the Albuquerque Dragway, south of the Airport, near Montessa Park Convenience Center. The event will be open to the public at 8 a.m. (vendors can arrive early). Parking is $5 per vehicle, and after parking, admission is free. Kite festival coming to EdgewoodThe sw
  
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• Students read over 300,000 minutes in Intel's 'Reading for Miles' initiative

  02-05-2023 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Intel has partnered with Rio Rancho Public Schools to launch a reading initiative for kids. The "Reading for Miles" program prompts second graders in Rio Rancho schools to read as much as possible in one month, and the results have been impressive. More than 300,000 minutes of reading were logged over the course of one month.The program began in March, which is National Reading Month. Students were challenged to log their reading time for a chance to win a ne
  
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• Tucker Carlson called woman ‘yummy,’ leaked video shows 

  02-05-2023 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson called a woman "yummy" and made other inappropriate comments on the set of his popular show, newly revealed footage shows.
  “If we're going to talk about sex, I'd love to hit some of the fine points of technique. But, you know, but it's your show. It's totally up to you,” Carlson is seen saying on the video, leaked to Media Matters for America, saying to Piers Morgan, another top pundit on Fox.
  “We can certainly talk about your sexual techniqu
  
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• Larger welfare checks lead to healthier brains, study finds

  02-05-2023 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Children in poverty tend to have healthier brains and fewer mental health problems if they live in states with more generous welfare programs, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The findings, from researchers at Harvard and Washington University in St. Louis, suggest that well-funded anti-poverty measures can improve both brain development and mental health in children. Past research has shown an association between poverty and brain
  
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• Need Mother's Day plans? Celebrate with live music at the zoo

  02-05-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is hosting a fun celebration for Mother's Day this year. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, there will be live music at the ABQ BioPark Zoo along with opportunities to learn about the zoo's resident animal moms.The day of music will kick off at 9 a.m. with cello music by Ryan Smith at the Flamingo Gazebo. There will be free face painting available for kids and the Cottonwood Cafe will be open with snacks and drinks. The ABQ BioPark says picnics are alw
  
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• Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas, music at the zoo

  02-05-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is hosting a fun celebration for Mother's Day this year. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, there will be live music at the ABQ BioPark Zoo along with opportunities to learn about the zoo's resident animal moms.The day of music will kick off at 9 a.m. with cello music by Ryan Smith at the Flamingo Gazebo. There will be free face painting available for kids and the Cottonwood Cafe will be open with snacks and drinks. The ABQ BioPark says picnics are alw
  
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• Learn about fire education at United in Restoration Event

  02-05-2023 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  The professionals at SERV-PRO are trained to help restore your home following water, fire damage, mold removal, asbestos cleanup, and more. Soon they are hosting an event called 'United in Restoration'. That will teach families how to take care in case of a fire.
  The event has 3 focuses:
  1) provide free fire extinguishers to the community2) offer recruiting opportunities for the community with local construction and trades companies 3) Bridge the gap between Public workers and the community.The
  
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• Two New Mexicans claim medals in national snowboard championship

  02-05-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The USASA Snowboard Association National Championships is one of the largest snowboard and freeski events in the world. Cinco de Mayo activities around AlbuquerqueQualifications for the event are based on results within the rocky mountain series this season, which is considered one of the most competitive snowboard series in the nation. USASA was held last month on Copper Mountain. Two New Mexicans claimed medals and titles competing in multiple different eve
  
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• Visit Albuquerque highlights May events

  02-05-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visit Albuquerque has listed some fun May events happening around Albuquerque.Meet 2023’s New Mexico Humanitarian Award honorees
  USA Cycling: 2023 Collegiate Road Cycling National Championships
  May 5-7The 2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships will be held at Balloon Fiesta. They are ready to welcome more than 350 athletes. This event is free to the public.
  Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland GamesMay 6-7
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• Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in nearby business

  02-05-2023 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said.The suspect then hid in a nearby business before he was arrested about two hours later, police said.
  WHBQ, the Fox affiliate in Tennessee’s second-largest city, reported that the shot was fired about 11:30 a.m. The bullet came down outside the front door of the lobby of the building, which is in a commercial area near the University of Memphis campus.Story conti
  
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• Showers and storms arrive to parts of New Mexico Tuesday

  02-05-2023 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A line of lighter rain is currently lifting northeast, with a few thunderstorms crossing the Colorado border near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. However, the biggest threat for showers and storms will come this afternoon as a disturbance approaches. Thunderstorms are already popping up on the east side of the Sacramento Mountains, with more expected to form across the far east and southeast over the next couple of hours.
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• Ex-Raider Ruggs taking plea deal, prison in fatal DUI crash

  02-05-2023 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs told a judge Tuesday he will admit that he drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph, causing a fiery crash that killed a woman. His plea deal is expected to send the 24-year-old first-round NFL draft pick to state prison for three to 10 years.
  Ruggs waived a long-delayed preliminary hearing with the agreement to admit that he drove under the influence of alcohol causing death, a felony, his lawyers said. A six-month sentence for a guilty
  
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• Billy Bob Thornton kicks off Los Alamos Summer Concert Series

  02-05-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Los Alamos has released the headliners for its free Summer Concert Series. Starting May 26, there will be weekly concerts from a variety of acts at the Ashley Pond Park. Concerts start at 7 p.m. each Friday and run from May 26 through September 1.Weekly Concert Headliners:May 26 – Billy Bob Thornton & The BoxmastersJune 2 – Coffis BrothersJune 9 – Escape on a HorseJune 16 – NosotrosJune 23 –&nb
  
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• One dead in crash on I-40, east of Tucumcari

  02-05-2023 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police were called around 9:30 p.m. on May 1, to investigate a fatal crash on I-40, east of Tucumcari. NMSP say 18-year-old Diego Ignacio Castro Serrito suffered fatal injuries in the crash.Story continues below:Crime: Teen who threw baby in dumpster sentencedNew Mexico: New Mexico family band will play on stage next to big namesCommunity: PHOTOS: Albuquerque home listed for $4.4M ‘situated to soak in mountain views’Albuquerque: Hu
  
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• Sandia Labs scientists find gas coming from cracked rock

  02-05-2023 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scientists with Sandia National Labs have detected noble gases being released from fractured rocks after a series of small under ground test explosions. This could help scientists improve their predictions of earthquakes or detect underground explosions.PHOTOS: Albuquerque home listed for $4.4M ‘situated to soak in mountain views’Noble gases include helium, neon and argon; they form underground as radioactive elements in rock decay into more stable elem
  
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• Meet 2023's New Mexico Humanitarian Award honorees

  02-05-2023 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Jewish Community Center (JCC) has announced its 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Award (NMHA) honorees. The award ceremony will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m., at the Sandia Golf Club event center on Rainbow Road in Albuquerque.The NMHA honorees are Diana Trujeque, Clara Apodaca, and Dr. Sanjeev Arora. In addition to those three, Margie and Perry Pintzow are slated to receive the JCC's Harold B. Albert Jewish Community Service Award.According to the JCC, the
  
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• Where does New Mexico stand among the best states in the U.S.?

  02-05-2023 19:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A lot of factors go into a state's greatness; economy, education, how it deals with crime, etc. U.S. News and World Report recently came out with their Best States rankings of all of the states in the country and while New Mexico didn't fair all that high in the main list, it did shine in other areas.New Mexico ended up in 47th place, beating only Mississippi, Alaska, and Louisiana. When it came to fiscal responsibility, however, the state reached #15 with our shor
  
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• Cinco de Mayo activities around Albuquerque

  02-05-2023 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cinco de Mayo is a well-known holiday. But do you know the history behind the holiday?
  Cinco de Mayo History
  Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's (May 5, 1862) victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While this is a small holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage.Today people celebrate with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexi
  
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• New Mexico could see fewer big wildfires this year, experts say

  02-05-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a historic year of fires in 2022, New Mexicans are wondering if this year will bring some much-needed relief. Now, national experts have predicted some good news.The National Interagency Fire Center is forecasting below-normal wildfire potential for much of New Mexico in May and June of 2023. And they predict 'normal' potential through the summer. With high water flows, NM recommends free boating classesLast year, a prescribed burn spun out of control in
  
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• Shirtless state senator votes from bed during Zoom meeting

  02-05-2023 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state senator became a reluctant star on social media after he voted shirtless while lying in bed during what should have been a routine legislative commission meeting.In a video streamed on YouTube, Republican Sen. Calvin Bahr, of East Bethel, can briefly be seen voting — with a School House Rock “I’m Just a Bill” character on the wall behind him — during a Zoom call on Monday with the Legislative Audit Commission.Story continue
  
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• Assistance for workers affected by San Juan Generating Station closure

  02-05-2023 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico residents whose employment was affected by the closure of the San Juan Generating Station could be eligible for financial assistance. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is now taking in-person applications for the Energy Transition Act Displaced Worker Assistance Fund.According to the department, more than $12 million is available for those laid off from the San Juan Generating Station, Westmoreland San Juan Mine, AIMS or Savage Servic
  
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• Check your ticket: $3 million lottery ticket sold in New Mexico

  02-05-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lottery has announced a winning ticket of $3 million from the Mega Millions Lottery. This is the second-largest Mega Millions prize to be won in New Mexico.The winning numbers from the April 28, 2023, drawing are as follows: 18, 38, 53, 62, 64, and Mega Ball number 20. The New Mexico Lottery asks residents to check their tickets for the winning numbers. PHOTOS: Ruidoso home listed for $1.3 million offers panoramic desert viewsAccording to the New Mex
  
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• $3 million winning Mega Millions Lottery ticket announced

  02-05-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lottery has announced a winning ticket of $3 million from the Mega Millions Lottery. This is the second-largest Mega Millions prize to be won in New Mexico.The winning numbers from the April 28, 2023, drawing are as follows: 18, 38, 53, 62, 64, and Mega Ball number 20. The New Mexico Lottery asks residents to check their tickets for the winning numbers. PHOTOS: Ruidoso home listed for $1.3 million offers panoramic desert viewsAccording to the New Mex
  
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• Alameda Elementary School evacuated due to gas leak

  02-05-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alameda Elementary School has been evacuated due to a gas leak in the area, according to Albuquerque Public Schools. School has been canceled for the rest of the day and students are being moved to North Valley Community Center.New Mexico construction owner, employee charged for rigging bids for work contractsParents will be able to pick up their children at the community center. A valid ID is required for anyone picking up a student at the community ce
  
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• Alameda Elementary School cancel classes due to gas leak

  02-05-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alameda Elementary School has been evacuated due to a gas leak in the area, according to Albuquerque Public Schools. School has been canceled for the rest of the day and students are being moved to Raymond G Sanchez Community Center.New Mexico construction owner, employee charged for rigging bids for work contractsParents will be able to pick up their children at the community center. A valid ID is required for anyone picking up a student at the communi
  
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• 'Motherhood' influencer convicted of lying about attempted kidnapping on social media

  02-05-2023 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) – An Instagram influencer was found guilty by a jury in California after she made a viral video about a fake kidnapping, prosecutors said.
  Kathleen "Katie" Sorensen, 31, went viral in 2020 when she told her Instagram followers that two strangers tried to kidnap her children while she was shopping in Petaluma, in Sonoma County.The jury convicted Sorensen on one count of knowingly making a false report of a crime. After the verdict was reached, Judge Laura Passaglia remanded the "infl
  
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• Pornhub blocks all Utah traffic in response to new age verification law

  02-05-2023 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) -- Pornhub.com has denied Utah residents access to its site in response to the state's new age verification law.Utahns who attempt to go to the site will instead be driven to a black page with a statement from the site's management and a short video featuring adult actress Cherie DeVille explaining why the site cannot be accessed.Earlier this year, the Utah Legislature and Gov. Spencer Cox passed and signed Senate Bill 287, which requires adult sites to use some sort of age
  
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• Albuquerque outlines Coronado Park's future after homeless camp closure

  02-05-2023 17:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a year after the closure of Coronado Park, city officials are expected to talk about what's next for the property made infamous by a continued homeless encampment. Albuquerque city officials are slated to reveal new details about a planned firefighting training facility for the site during a news conference Tuesday.KRQE News 13 is will livestream the news conference here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 10:30 a.m.Coronado Park h
  
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• Federal judge rules Pennsylvania school district must allow After School Satan Club

  02-05-2023 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A school district in Pennsylvania must allow students to convene an After School Satan Club, a federal judge ruled on Monday. “In a victory for free speech and religious freedom, a federal court has ruled that the Saucon Valley School District must allow the After School Satan Club to meet in district facilities,” the ACLU announced.In a Monday filing, issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and shared by the ACLU, a judge fo
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the best states for nurses

  02-05-2023 17:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – National Nurse's Week is coming up from May 6 through May 12. WalletHub has released its study on 2023's Best and Worst States for Nurses just in time. New Mexico came in with a high ranking at spot No. 3.WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to determine which are the best and worst places for nurses. The states were compared across 20 key metrics, including nursing job openings per capita, annual nursing salary, and healthcare facilities per capita. PHOTOS: Ruidoso ho
  
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• Northern lights could appear again in some US states, forecast shows

  02-05-2023 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Residents living in northern U.S. states may have a chance to see the northern lights Tuesday night, according to current forecasts.
  It marks yet another night in less than two weeks that the northern states could spot the auroras, though they likely won't be as strong as those caused by a geomagnetic storm last week.
  That event was sparked by a coronal mass ejection and a minor solar flare that activated a geomagnetic storm watch. It also sent the northern lights flowing across the
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Prison fight, Behind bars, Stormy weather, Opioid study, Mariachi jerseys

  02-05-2023 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico construction owner, employee charged for rigging bids for work contractsVideo shows Española Police shoot man armed with rifle during traffic stopHow did Alec Baldwin’s criminal case get so ‘messy’?ABQ officials want to know how many city buildings need improvementsNew Mexico family band will play on stage next to big namesWhite House to end COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travelers, others next weekClimate talks see pushes
  
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• White House to end COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travelers, others next week

  02-05-2023 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Biden administration will end its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers and various workplaces next week, the White House announced Monday, a move that will coincide with the end of the public health emergency related to the coronavirus.The decision to wind down the requirements comes roughly two years after the administration first announced the mandates for international travelers and federal employees and contractors. The move may ultimately have min
  
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• Widespread showers and storms across New Mexico

  02-05-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Skies are cloudier and temperatures have stayed mild this morning. Today will be warm with partly to mostly cloudy skies and rain. Showers and storms will fire up in central and eastern New Mexico this afternoon, moving northeastward during the afternoon and evening.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Teen, accused of killing Academy student during house party, asks for early releaseNew Mexico: New Mexico inmate beat up man for eating his tamale, witness saysAlbuquerqu
  
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• Widespread showers and storms

  02-05-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Skies are cloudier and temperatures have stayed mild this morning. Today will be warm with partly to mostly cloudy skies and rain. Showers and storms will fire up in central and eastern New Mexico this afternoon, moving northeastward during the afternoon and evening.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Teen, accused of killing Academy student during house party, asks for early releaseNew Mexico: New Mexico inmate beat up man for eating his tamale, witness saysAlbuquerqu
  
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• PHOTOS: Ruidoso home listed for $1.3 million offers panoramic desert views

  02-05-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A 4,860-square-foot home is currently on the market in Ruidoso and is listed for $1,325,000. The house offers panoramic desert views from its sprawling deck and many windows.Ruidoso home listing | Courtesy of Ed Swain Photography & Lisa Hebenstreit RealtyRuidoso home listing | Courtesy of Ed Swain Photography & Lisa Hebenstreit RealtyRuidoso home listing | Courtesy of Ed Swain Photography & Lisa Hebenstreit RealtyRuidoso home listing | Courtesy of Ed
  
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• How did Alec Baldwin's criminal case get so 'messy'?

  02-05-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Potential criminal charges against Alec Baldwin are unclear in the case surrounding the 2021 shooting death on the New Mexico film set of "Rust." Less than two weeks ago, in late April, the newer special prosecution team on the case dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, citing the need for more investigation.Criminal charges could still be refiled for Baldwin's alleged role in cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death. However, the situation
  
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• Nyah Wilson is now a Lobo women's basketball player

  02-05-2023 13:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nyah Wilson came out of high school in Dallas, Texas as the 75th best player in the nation back in 2021. The transfer guard from Syracuse will get an opportunity to bring some of that magic back as she gets ready to don a Lobos cherry and silver uniform for head coach Mike Bradbury. Lobo football “Night of Champions” show off gains in the weight room“Nyah brings superior athleticism, quickness and experience to the backcourt,” said he
  
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• Lobo football "Night of Champions" show off gains in the weight room

  02-05-2023 13:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobo football put it's power on display in front of a crowd Monday night. Night of Champions gave the team a chance to show off gains that were made in the weight room during the offseason. Nineteen players competed over three events with many improving their personal best. Some even broke records at their position.
  Story continues below:Crime: Las Cruces Police Department issues 1,918 citations for speeding in 2022New Mexico: New Mexicans gather to hold ran
  
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• Sports Desk: Kern grabs second round lead at PGA Professional Championship

  02-05-2023 13:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A few players flirted with the lead before the end of round two at the PGA Professional Championship. When it was complete, Ben Kern stood alone. Kern fired a four under 68 to go along with his first round 70. That combined total has him at six under par after two rounds. First round leader Wyatt Worthington II is on his heels, only two shots back. In fact, a lot of player are in contention as the tournament approaches the third round. Daniel Rodgers and fiv
  
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• Loneliness declared an epidemic, poses risks as deadly as smoking, surgeon general says

  02-05-2023 13:17 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic.About half of U.S. adults say they’ve experienced loneliness, Dr. Vivek Murthy said in an 81-page report from his office.“We now know that loneliness is a common feeling that many people experience. It's like hu
  
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• Who will replace Tucker Carlson at Fox News? Here are some top contenders

  02-05-2023 11:59 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News, which means the network now has a massive hole to fill in its formidable prime-time lineup.It’s a high-profile job that promises to make whoever gets it more famous and powerful, and the network is buzzing a week after Carlson’s surprise exit over who might get the position.Here are some of the names most likely to be in the conversation.Story continues below:Crime: Teen who threw baby in dumpster sentencedNew Mexico: New Mexico family
  
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• Chances for rain return Tuesday

  02-05-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may accompany any storms that develop.
  Clouds moved into New Mexico today and will stick around overnight, keeping temperatures very mild. Scattered rain and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon across northern, central, and eastern New Mexico. These storms will have a better chance for bringing wetting rainfall to the mountains and eastern plains, while areas in northwest New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valle
  
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