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• NMAA e-sports championship is underway in Albuquerque

  04-05-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Teen gamers from across the state are going head-to-head this week, for the high school e-sports state championships. It’s being held at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center. Teams are competing in games like League of Legends, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, and Rocket League. One student shared, “I never thought I'd be able to do video games as a job, as a hobby that I could actually pursue.”Story continues below:Crime: Man f
  
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• VLA aiding in search for extraterrestrial life

  04-05-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array is helping to collect data in the hopes of finding extraterrestrial civilizations. The nonprofit research organization the SETI Institute is currently conducting research analyzing emissions that only artificial transmitters make, which would point to the existence of what they call a "technically accomplished society."According to a SETI Institute press release, their scientists will tap into a signal of a project that the VLA i
  
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• Blake's Lotaburger employee charged with stabbing a homeless man

  04-05-2023 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Blake's Lotaburger employee is accused of beating and stabbing a homeless man. According to a criminal complaint, maintenance worker Darnell Drake argued with the man at the restaurant near Louisiana on Tuesday. New Mexico man takes plea deal for 2022 voluntary manslaughterWitnesses told police at one point the man threw a drink at Drake and then Drake hit the man with a push broom. Police say Drake then pulled out a knife and stabbed the man in the legs.
  
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• If you use TurboTax you may be owed money. How settlement payments will work

  04-05-2023 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (NEXSTAR/WETM) - Millions of taxpayers who used the popular Intuit filing software TurboTax in recent years will receive money from a 50-state, $141 million settlement accusing the company of charging people for services that should have been free.“Intuit cheated millions of low-income Americans out of free tax filing services they were entitled to,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement Thursday. “For years, Intuit misled the most vulne
  
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• RECALL: Advil sold at Family Dollar may have been improperly stored

  04-05-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Family Dollar is recalling several over-the-counter Advil products sold in its stores between the dates of June 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, over concerns they may have been stored outside of required temperatures.Family Dollar says stores have been notified and are expected to quarantine and discontinue affected products immediately. Customers should stop using the items and can return products to the Family Dollar store of purchase, with or without a receipt. More baked goods
  
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• Clovis zoo kangaroos named after $4,000 winning bid

  04-05-2023 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Earlier this month, the Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis held an auction to name two red kangaroos. The results are in – after a $4,000 bid, Pepper and Jack are the newly-named Clovis kangaroos.The zoo recently obtained the kangaroos from a breeding facility in Texas. The Clovis-local food processor Southwest Cheese won the right to name the kangaroos with their winning bid; all proceeds of the contest will be going to the Hillcrest Park Zoo. Where are the best
  
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• Court sets sentencing for man convicted of killing Albuquerque woman in driveway

  04-05-2023 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man convicted of killing an Albuquerque woman in her driveway in 2019 will be sentenced at the end of the month. Jurors found Luis Talamantes-Romero guilty of eight crimes on April 26, including first-degree-murder in the death of Jacque Vigil.Court records indicate a New Mexico judge has now set a May 31 sentencing date for Talamantes. Prosecutors with the New Mexico Attorney General's Office say Talamantes faces life in prison plus 31.5 years. Alb
  
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• Four killed in south Georgia town, coroner confirms

  04-05-2023 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  MOULTRIE, Ga. (AP) — Four people were killed Thursday in a small city in rural south Georgia, including a fast food worker and two relatives of a gunman who took his own life, the local coroner said.The shooter killed his mother and grandmother at two neighboring homes and killed a woman at a McDonald's restaurant in downtown Moultrie, Colquitt County Coroner C. Verlyn Brock told The Associated Press. He said the gunman then killed himself.Brock did not provide the identities of the shoote
  
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• Albuquerque Community Safety is hiring

  04-05-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Community Safety Department is expanding. The department is hiring several field and administrative positions, after breaking ground on its headquarters expansion. They are looking for behavioral health responders, mobile crisis team clinicians and leadership positions.A Peaceful Habitation hosting annual fundraiser eventThose interested in becoming an ACS First Responder would have the opportunity to provide immediate assistance to those exp
  
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• Bird Rescue set to host fundraising event this weekend

  04-05-2023 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue is a New Mexico non-profit, local rescue that works to take in pet birds who are surrendered, neglected or abused. They also offer resources, pet education, and even have birds that are up for adoption.KRQE Newsfeed: Faculty concerns, Rebuttal lawsuit, More rain, Firefighter training, New mascotBirds of a Feather Parrot Rescue, Tractor Brewery and the Crazy Bird are coming together to host the Birds & Brews: Birds of a Fe
  
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• May events at Expo New Mexico

  04-05-2023 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Now that the weather warms up, a number of different events will be taking place at Expo New Mexico. The site hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, including a weekly flea market, flagship event, and the New Mexico State Fair.Storehouse set to host baby food & diaper driveMay Events:Snow Tha Product
  May 10This will be the second concert inside the Villa Hispana
  Friday Night FeverMay 26
  Event admission is free, parking is $7They teamed up with Des
  
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• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Isotopes Park

  04-05-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Isotopes are donning their Mariachis Jerseys for the second time this season. They'll be wearing those during Friday's match against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. There are six games this season, featuring the mariachi.Hear what music Isotopes players have chosen as their walk-up songsFriday's game will open up with a pre-game concert by Al Hurricane Jr. This year is the second year Hurricane Jr. will be singing before the game. He will also do a post-con
  
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• Albuquerque looks to help movie crews reduce carbon footprint

  04-05-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Filmmaking in New Mexico is a big, booming business. But with big productions comes the potential for negative climate impacts. Now, Albuquerque is looking to help.The city's film office has announced a 'resource hub' to help film productions stay sustainable and reduce their negative impact. The idea is to help the city stay in line with their Climate Action Plan. Bernalillo County Sheriff boosts drone fleet for law enforcement“Film productions have t
  
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• Moisture departs and fire danger returns

  04-05-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Moisture from the storm yesterday has quickly departed this afternoon with a bit of lingering cloud coverage over the mountains, especially north. These clouds will not drop any rain, with dry and sunny conditions expected throughout this afternoon. Temperatures will remain warm as breezes pick up, gusts 25-35 mph with an isolated just up to 40 mph possible. Dry air and breezy conditions have brought back fire weather, with Red Flag Warnings in effect.
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• Bunk beds recalled because support slats can break

  04-05-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- Over 120,000 bunk beds with support slats that could break have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  The commission says the wooden slats supporting the Walker Edison Furniture Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds can break while in use, potentially causing the occupant to fall.Screaming monkey toy recalled over choking hazardThere have been 14 incidents of the bunk bed slats breaking reported, including one with minor injuries, according to the CPSC.
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• Man accused of robbing woman at ATM appears in court

  04-05-2023 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Aron Leon pleaded no contest in court Thursday. Leon is accused of pointing a gun at a woman at a Wells Fargo on Rio Bravo and 2nd St. on New Year's Day in 2022.Story continues below:Crime: Man found guilty of murdering Las Cruces business owner given 29 years in prisonNew Mexico: Former NMSU basketball players speak about hazing lawsuit for the first timeKRQE Investigates: Why a prosecutor argues accused child abusers should get a dealLocal Events: New Mexi
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff boosts drone fleet for law enforcement

  04-05-2023 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The future of law enforcement is here. Drones are now providing officials with the ability to investigate from the sky in real-time – and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office just announced they are building a fleet of 30 drones."We are excited to add drones to our tool belt and to provide enhanced safety and support to our community," Sheriff John Allen said in a press release. "Our mission is to protect and serve the people of Bernalillo Count
  
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• Albuquerque ATM burglar takes plea deal, cuts prison time in half

  04-05-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Serial ATM burglar, 26-year-old Ryan Chavez, pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges Wednesday. Those charges include non-residential burglary, criminal damage to property and aggravated batter on a police officer.Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?After multiple crimes between August 2021 and February 2022, Chavez was facing about 28 years in prison. Under the plea agreement, he was sentenced to 14.
  According to a criminal complaint, last year dete
  
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• How are unemployment claim rates changing in New Mexico?

  04-05-2023 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub recently released its study on states where unemployment claims are increasing the most. New Mexico came in right in the middle, at spot No. 31 out of 51.To determine the ranking, WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia to see where unemployment claims have risen the most. The results were determined based on changes in unemployment claims over selected weeks and by looking at the number of claims per amount of people in the labor fo
  
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• Behind the Story: Prosecutors offer plea deal in New Mexico child abuse case

  04-05-2023 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A possible plea deal in a years old child abuse case has put the spotlight on the intersection between child-parental reunification and accountability for alleged criminal charges. A December 2021 KRQE News 13 investigation exposed the case against two adoptive parents who were granted the right to visit a two-year-old boy they're also accused of abusing. KRQE Investigates: Why a prosecutor argues accused child abusers should get a dealWhile some people tied to the
  
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• Martin Heinrich eyes another reelection to U.S. Senate

  04-05-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's senior U.S. Senator, Martin Heinrich (D) is looking for a third term in federal office. The two-term D.C. lawmaker released a video Thursday, announcing a 2024 reelection campaign.First elected to the Senate in 2012, Heinrich won reelection in 2018 with more than 54% of the vote. The 2018 contest pitted Heinrich against Republican Mick Rich and former New Mexico Governor, Libertarian Gary Johnson. Rich received 31% of the vote, while Johnson rec
  
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• Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?

  04-05-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Whether you spell the sweet treat as 'donut' or 'doughnut,' New Mexico shops have one for every taste. Bakeries around New Mexico offer quite a variety of donuts for customers to choose from, but which spots are the best?Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of places in New Mexico that serve donuts – all of which have at least 4.5-star reviews on Google.*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input – in no parti
  
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• New Mexico man takes plea deal for 2022 voluntary manslaughter

  04-05-2023 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. 44-year-old Brian Wallace admitted that he killed a man, who is currently unnamed, sometime in the summer of 2022.Wallace allegedly buried the victim in a shallow grave in the backyard of a friend's house, according to officials. In October 2022, Wallace told police what had happened and informed them of the body's location. The body was then recovered and the medical investigator determined that the vi
  
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• Prom crowning sparks divide at Ohio high school

  04-05-2023 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Kettering Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio, made history by crowning two LGBTQ+ students, seniors Dai'sean Conley and Rosie Green, as prom king and queen.Now, the board of education is hearing from residents in the community who want to prevent something similar from happening again.Conley and Green were chosen for the honor by their peers at school. Most are supportive, but some, Conley said, were unhappy with the outcome of the vote."Even when I was given the
  
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• GOP megadonor covered tuition for child Clarence Thomas was raising 'as a son': report

  04-05-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Billionaire and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow paid for the private school tuition of Justice Clarence Thomas’s great-nephew, who the justice said he raised “as a son,” according to reporting by ProPublica.Thomas’s relative, Mark Martin, attended boarding schools Hidden Lake Academy in Georgia as well as Randolph-Macon Academy in Virginia. Tuition at Hidden Lake was more than $6,000 a month, according to the report.Unrelated Court documents revealed a $6,200 wire
  
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• SWAT team sent to northeast Albuquerque, suspect escapes residence

  04-05-2023 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspect was able to escape after the Albuquerque Police Department activated its SWAT and Crisis Negotiating teams Thursday. Man who was once on the Metro 15 list sentenced to just over six years in prisonAPD says officers were sent to the area of Harper Pl and Barnhart St. around 1 a.m. for a call for service. Police say when they attempted to apprehend an individual, they barricaded themselves and APD's tactical unit was activated. Police say once office
  
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• SWAT team sent to northeast Albuquerque

  04-05-2023 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department activated its SWAT and Crisis Negotiating teams Thursday morning after a suspect barricaded themselves inside a residents.Man who was once on the Metro 15 list sentenced to just over six years in prisonAPD says officers were sent to the area of Harper Pl and Barnhart St. around 1 a.m. for a call for service. Police say when they attempted to apprehend an individual, they barricaded themselves and APD's tactical unit was acti
  
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• Registration open for 7th annual Lobo Cancer Challenge

  04-05-2023 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Registration is now open for the 7th annual Lobo Cancer Challenge fundraising event. Over the past six years, the event has raised over $1.5 million to help support cancer research, patients, outreach and education.Albuquerque ranked worst in the U.S. for seasonal allergiesParticipants in the event can choose to do a 5k walk or run, bike rides of 25 to 50 miles or a stair climb. The event is scheduled for September 23. To sign up for the fundraiser click her
  
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• Lost dog found over 400 miles from Florida home returns 2 years later

  04-05-2023 15:08 via krqe.com
  
  DADE CITY, Fla. (WFLA) – A dog that went missing from Dade City, Florida, two years ago was reunited with his owners Monday after a good Samaritan picked him up on the other side of the state.
  Jasmine Noffsinger and her sister spotted Hamm on the street in Pensacola while they were driving home from Starbucks. She said the dog looked thin, and she knew he needed help.
  "Something told me that we needed to grab him, so my sister pulled over and we got him in the car," Noffsinger said.Story c
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: First meeting, Speaking out, Warm and breezy, Allergy study, Cancer fundraiser

  04-05-2023 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Man who was once on the Metro 15 list sentenced to just over six years in prisonWhy a prosecutor argues accused child abusers should get a dealMan found guilty of murdering Las Cruces business owner given 29 years in prisonNeighbors of Bear Canyon Open Space concerned about recent trail damageMuseum of Natural History and Science invites space enthusiasts to learn about MarsFamily to file lawsuit after loved ones killed in flooding following the HPCC fireAtlanta shooting s
  
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• Moisture moves out, windier and drier weather returns

  04-05-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is mostly dry in the Rio Grande Valley and western New Mexico, but there will be light showers possible in eastern New Mexico throughout the morning commute. All moisture will move out of the state by mid-morning.
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  New Mexico: New Mexico putting $10 million towards warrant crackdownCrime: Man who was once on the Metro 15 list sentenced to just over six years in prisonAlbuquerque: Albuquerque ranked worst in the U.S. for
  
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• Active shooter drills may be traumatizing millions of students

  04-05-2023 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Schools are desperate to protect their students from the rising threat of mass shootings, but experts say the very measures being deployed for safety are in fact traumatizing entire generations of American youth.There were 51 school shootings in 2022, according to a tracker from Education Week, directly impacting thousands of students.
  By comparison, 95 percent of U.S. schools have shooter lockdown practice, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, affecting millions of students each
  
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• CYFD advisory council holding first public meeting

  04-05-2023 14:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recently formed Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD,) advisory council is holding its first public meeting Thursday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. The public can register to attend the meeting virtually with this link. Why a prosecutor argues accused child abusers should get a dealDuring Thursday's meeting, the council will introduce its members and outline steps the department is taking in response to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive order.
  
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• Hate passwords? Google is sidelining them

  04-05-2023 12:00 via krqe.com
  
  AN FRANCISCO (AP) — Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys” as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.Here's what you need to know:WHAT ARE PASSKEYS?Passkeys offer a safer alternative to passwords and texted confirmation codes. Users won’t ever see them directly; instead, an online service like Gmail will use them to communicate directly with a trusted devi
  
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• Rain moves in overnight before drier weather returns

  04-05-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Storms continue in eastern New Mexico this evening. A band of rain will push north through the state overnight.
  Storms developed Wednesday afternoon across parts of New Mexico. A few of these storms turned severe in southeast and eastern areas. Storms are moving out tonight, but rain will begin to push into southwestern New Mexico by midnight.
  Showers will push north across New Mexico through Thursday morning. This will bring a chance of rain to the Albuquerque metro around 4 am. Rain will then
  
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• Museum of Natural History and Science invites space enthusiasts to learn about Mars

  04-05-2023 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Top NASA officials will be at the Museum of Natural History and Science on Friday.For one day only, scientists and engineers from the Perseverance Rover Team and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab will talk about the latest developments and plans for Mars research.It's happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Roving with Perseverance Exhibit. PHOTOS: Albuquerque home listed for $4.4M ‘situated to soak in mountain views’Then, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., v
  
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• Park Fire burns west of Roswell

  04-05-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is burning about 44 miles west of Roswell.
  The Park Fire started on Wednesday, May 3. It's burned a few hundred acres as of 9:30 p.m.
  Start Date: May 3, 2023Location: North of Sacramento Mountains, west of RoswellContainment: NASize: 300Structures Threatened: NAStructures Burned: NAEvacuations: NoneCause: UnknownTotal Personnel: NAArea Vegetation: NAOwnership(s): NA
  Little information is known about the fire.
  
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• Park Fire burns 3,000 acres west of Roswell

  04-05-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is burning about 44 miles west of Roswell and south of Hondo, in Lincoln County. The Park Fire started on Wednesday, May 3.As of Thursday, May 4, around noon, the fire has burned 3,000 acres and lightning has been determined as the cause.Park Fire
  Start Date: May 3, 2023, at 11 a.m.Location: South of Hondo. East of Mescalero Reservation boundary.Containment: 0%Size: 3,000Structures Threatened: NoneStructures Burned: NoneEvacuations: NoneC
  
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• Family to file lawsuit after loved ones killed in flooding following the HPCC fire

  04-05-2023 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – "Betty was the glue that held this family together, and Jane and Chris were pinnacles in this family." Betty Greenhaw, her daughter Jane Cummings and Jane's husband Chris Cummings were inseparable. "This was a family who was involved in each other's lives," Daniel Walker, one of the family's attorneys said.
  The three Texans were killed last July during flash flooding on the burn scar in San Miguel County while visiting their cabin. A place that was in
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department revives Open Space Division

  04-05-2023 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has redone its Open Space Division. The division has 12 members.APD’s Open Space Division is made up of seven collateral officers and five Police Service Aides (PSAs). The team members spend their time targeting crime and also responding to open-space calls as they come in. The PSAs check gates in the Southwest, Bosque, and Foothill areas. They also monitor parking lots, pay attention to camping, a
  
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• Houston Astros All-Star rehabbing against the Isotopes

  04-05-2023 04:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every once in a while, an MLB All-Star gets injured and is sent down to a minor league club for a rehab assignment. There have been multiple big league players that spent some time in Albuquerque for part of their rehab, with the latest being Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley. Lobo men’s golf selected for NCAA regionalsFollowing a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery in August 2022, Brantley is getting his first action in ten mo
  
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• Man who was once on the Metro 15 list sentenced to just over six years in prison

  04-05-2023 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Elias Miyamoto, who once found himself on the list of Albuquerque's worst criminals, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday. Back in 2020, Miyamoto was added to the Metro 15 list after he was accused of being part of a violent gang and allegedly involved in multiple crimes. Man with long criminal history now accused of thousands in retail theftWednesday, Miyamoto pled guilty to two counts of carjacking, stemming from a 2019 incident where he carjacked a ma
  
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• Carlito Springs Open Space to reopen May 6

  04-05-2023 03:40 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlito Springs Open Space is set to reopen on Saturday, May 6. The area, north of I-40 near Tijeras, comes after several years of construction and months of delays. Neighbors of Bear Canyon Open Space concerned about recent trail damageTo celebrate the reopening, Bernalillo County is hosting an opening reception, followed by a variety of activities and tours of the newly improve property. The celebration is set to kick off at 10 a.m.
  
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• Troops won't help migrants nor stem flow of asylum-seekers to the border, advocate says

  04-05-2023 02:37 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Hundreds of migrants continue to congregate daily between two border barriers in the Tijuana-San Diego area, on U.S. soil, hoping to get picked up Border Patrol agents.
  Some set fires small fires to keep warm while others sleep while they wait.Their goal is to be taken to a Border Patrol station for processing where they can begin their asylum cases.
  But U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities remain full and unable to take in migrants, so asylum-seekers must w
  
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• Isotopes to sell Berm tickets for Cinco de Mayo game a day early

  04-05-2023 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- Berm tickets are going on sale a little early for Friday’s game. The Isotopes said the “overwhelming demand” prompted them to start the sale sooner than it regularly would.Berm tickets are usually sold on the day of the game, but on Friday, the Isotopes are going to be holding their Marichis Cinco de Mayo celebration, and fans are really excited about the event. So excited, that the Isotopes decided to start selling Berm tickets on Thursday
  
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• Neighbors of Bear Canyon Open Space concerned about recent trail damage

  04-05-2023 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People who hike the Bear Canyon Open Space area in the heights are confused and upset. Viewers alerted News 13 that someone drove over the trail, ruining plants and cacti.
  Many hikers in the canyon Wednesday said they'd never seen anything like this: cacti and other shrubs flattened, and tire tracks left along both sides of well-established trails. The Bear Canyon Open Space is a treasured stretch of relatively unscathed wilderness in the heights.
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• What would a debt ceiling failure mean for Americans?

  04-05-2023 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  Lawmakers are bracing for what could shape up to be a dramatic few weeks for both parties, as they brace for a high-stakes battle over the nation’s borrowing limit. The Treasury Department said this week that the nation could have until as soon as the start of June before it exhausts the “extraordinary measures” implemented in January to keep the nation from defaulting on its debt. Leaders have warned a default is possible if either side doesn’t budge from their
  
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• Valley senior becomes first lady Viking to receive college wrestling scholarship

  04-05-2023 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Miranda Sanchez made Valley High School History on Wednesday, as the senior became the first lady Viking to sign a national letter of intent to wrestle in college. She will continue her academic and athletic career at Adams State, where she will join the inaugural women's wrestling team.PHOTOS: Ruidoso home listed for $1.3 million offers panoramic desert views"It's really exciting to start up a new program, especially wanting someone to have me as one of the
  
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• Residential fire kills 2 kids in Clovis, police say

  04-05-2023 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, there was a deadly fire in Clovis. The police department said two children died.
  On Wednesday around 9:35 a.m., police officers and fire crews were called to the 200 block of Axtell Street for a fire.  New Mexico putting $10 million towards warrant crackdownOfficers and deputies reported seeing a home with flames on the bottom floor. They were told two children were inside. They tried to go inside the home to rescue them, but the smoke and
  
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• Why a prosecutor argues accused child abusers should get a deal

  04-05-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The couple charged with abusing their adopted son is working out a deal with the Taos County District Attorney’s office. A KRQE Investigation exposed the case against Adrian Vigil and Heidi Velasquez in December 2022 when the Children, Youth & Families Department placed the alleged victim – their adopted son – back in their home before the criminal case against them was closed. This was four months before the two were expected to stand tr
  
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