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• New Mexico's most powerful finance committee seeks new director

  05-05-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee plays a key role in researching and overseeing the state's budget process, analyzing proposed laws, and monitoring government agencies across the state. Now, that committee is looking for a new director.“The next LFC Director will help guide our state’s fiscal policy at a pivotal moment in our history. New Mexico’s record revenues present unprecedented opportunities and enormous responsibility,&r
  
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• Police arrest New Mexico caregiver accused of raping special-needs teen

  05-05-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The caregiver accused of impregnating a special-needs teen is in custody. Court documents say Julio Leyva-Leyva convinced the teen to engage in sexual acts. When police found out, she was already two months pregnant. Blake’s Lotaburger employee charged with stabbing a homeless manThe family terminated the pregnancy and used DNA to identify Leyva-Leyva as the father. He was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center on Wednesday months after the arre
  
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• Some of the best picnic spots in Albuquerque

  05-05-2023 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Now that spring is in full force, it's the perfect time to grab some food and enjoy the day outside along with everything Albuquerque has to offer. Below are some places that Visit Albuquerque picked as the best places for picnic spots around the Duke City.Cinco de Mayo Folk Art Fest eventBest Albuquerque Picnic Spots
  Elena Gallegos open spaceAddress: 7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122The 640-acre park is an open space system, with an elevation
  
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• NMSU basketball offers scholarship to two local players

  05-05-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – As the New Mexico State University men's basketball program begins to rebuild, some local high school players are being lobbied to join the team. The Aggies have given an offer to both Los Lunas' Jalin Holland and Volcano Vista's Kenyon Aguino, as both players announced on Friday.Both Holland and Aguino recently finished their sophomore seasons and have established themselves as some of the top players in the state. Holland, a 6-4 guard, has multiple Division
  
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• City of Albuquerque to host attempt at pickleball world record

  05-05-2023 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque will host an attempt at a pickleball world record tomorrow, Saturday, May 6. The Parks and Recreation Department will host Dean Matt as he attempts to play 48 pickleball games in 48 states in less than 48 days. Max shade power: Albuquerque neighborhood gets hundreds of new treesThe event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts on Elizabeth Street. The pickleball complex is slated to get 15 more courts in an
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office to conduct sobriety checkpoints through May

  05-05-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints through the entire month of May. The BCSO will also be conducting DWI-directed patrols in an effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Albuquerque's roads. Bernalillo County offering code for discounted Uber rides for Cinco de Mayo"The sheriff's office strongly believes in the importance of saving lives through proactive strategies and encourages citizens to take an activ
  
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• BCFD Lt. Matthew King to be honored at fallen firefighters' memorial

  05-05-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Fire Rescue specialist Lt. Matthew King will be honored this weekend during the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland. King and three Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies were returning home after helping fight a northern New Mexico wildfire last year when their helicopter went down. Max shade power: Albuquerque neighborhood gets hundreds of new treesA candlelight vigil is set for 7 p.m. Saturday night with a memor
  
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• Reward offered for information leading to the arrest of an Albuquerque murder suspect

  05-05-2023 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Isaich Lujan. He's accused of shooting and killing Nathan Barela last month after Barela sent an inappropriate text to Lujan's girlfriend. Woman pleads guilty of manslaughter after allegedly hitting a man with a shovel in New MexicoLujan is currently facing 1st-degree murder and tampering with evidence charges. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 505
  
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• Shots fired at police in southwest Albuquerque

  05-05-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, May 5, shots were fired at an Albuquerque Police Department officer's vehicle. Many units responded to the scene on Old Coors in southwest Albuquerque. Woman pleads guilty of manslaughter after allegedly hitting a man with a shovel in New MexicoAccording to APD, no officers were injured and no officers fired their weapons. Two people are now in custody. No further information has been released at this time.
  
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• Cinco de Mayo Folk Art Fest event

  05-05-2023 21:41 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque tradition, La Parada and Farm and Table are hosting a Cinco de Mayo folk art festival event on their beautiful North Valley property. The event highlights amazing folk art vendors with over 40 uniquely talented local artisan vendors and free workshops. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Isotopes ParkCinco De Mayo Folk Art Fest, Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8917 4th Street NW, 87114. This is a free family event, with artisans from 10 a.m.-4 p.m
  
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• 35th annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival happening this weekend

  05-05-2023 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is back this weekend celebrating everything Scottish and Irish at Balloon Fiesta Park. Each year, the association hosts a festival that engages Celtic dance, athletics, games, music, arts, and history that promote Celtic heritage in New Mexico. What’s happening around New Mexico May 5 – May 11The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival will be May 6, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and May 7, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. There
  
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• Learn about 2023 National Small Business Week

  05-05-2023 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Supporting the heart and soul of our community. During this year's National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration will spotlight America's entrepreneurs, who are doing their part to power our nation.Bird Rescue set to host fundraising event this weekendThis year’s event will honor the nation’s 33 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, triumphs, and creativity, with the Biden Administration recognizing mo
  
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• King Charles III coronation: How to watch live in the US

  05-05-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (NewsNation) — Great Britain's royal family is preparing to turn the page of a new chapter with the coronation of King Charles III, in the first event of its kind in 70 years.
  Though King Charles III ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year, the coronation is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England. Along with the king, his wife, Camilla will be coronated
  
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• Tarde de Oro 2023 at the KiMo Theatre

  05-05-2023 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Highlighting the five eras of New Mexican history via music and dance. That's exactly what you'll get when attending the Tarde de Oro 2023 at the Kimo Theatre.
  This production showcases Albuquerque's rich cultural diversity and uniqueness using music and dance the two universal "languages".Albuquerque Community Safety is hiringTarde de Oro is a free musical production at the Kimo Theatre on Thursday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. General Seating is offered with
  
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• Man accused of murder arrested after six hour standoff

  05-05-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 24-year-old Jose Angel Fitzpatrick after a six-hour standoff Wednesday night. Fitzpatrick is accused in the murder of a man at the Motel 6 on Coors and Iliff in April.
  Story continues below:Crime: Copper thieves knock out emergency phone lines near EspanolaNew Mexico: Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?Albuquerque: Northeast Albuquerque roundabout sparks driver confusionCommunity: What’s happening ar
  
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• Prescribed burn scheduled south of Tres Piedras

  05-05-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Carson National Forest will be conducting a prescribed burn south of Tres Piedras. Officials say the Dorado/Canada del Agua prescribed burn could start as early as May 7 and will last about three to five days once started.Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham selected to serve on U.S. Climate AllianceOfficials say a meteorologist will be on site and work with fire personnel to monitor the weather. During the burn smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas.
  
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• Meteor shower peaks this weekend: When to watch

  05-05-2023 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) - Each year during April and May sky gazers are treated to a dazzling display from the eta Aquariid meteor shower.“A meteor shower is like a normal rain shower, with 50-60 meteors per hour,” said Bill Cooke, lead of NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in a NASA blog post. “An outburst is like a thunderstorm, with greater than normal meteor activity expected. A meteor storm is like a tornado
  
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• Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham selected to serve on U.S. Climate Alliance

  05-05-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has been selected to serve on the United States Climate Alliance Executive Committee as co-chair with New York Governor Kathy Hochul. This will put Lujan Grisham in a place to represent New Mexico in the global movement to combat climate change.Lujan Grisham has taken some impactful steps in climate change efforts, including issuing an executive order to set statewide greenhouse gas targets, establishing a Climate Change Task Force,
  
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• Aspen Dental hit by cyberattack

  05-05-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Aspen Dental has experienced a cybersecurity incident and is currently working to resolve the matter. The issue crippled Aspen Dental's ability to access scheduling systems, phone systems, and other business applications.The Aspen Group has not confirmed if patient information has been compromised.The cybersecurity incident was discovered at Aspen Dental on April 25, but the company is not sharing when it expects everything will be back to normal. Story conti
  
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• NM health department released protected info, warns to watch for financial activity

  05-05-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health released protected, private info on locals who passed away from January 2020 through December 2021. Now, the department is warning family members to be on the lookout for fraudulent financial activity using the deceased people's info."We have taken steps to comply with all applicable state and federal laws. In addition, we are working to enhance policies and practices to elevate the protection of patient information in the
  
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• New Mexico health department released protected info, warns to watch for financial activity

  05-05-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health released protected, private info on locals who passed away from January 2020 through December 2021. Now, the department is warning family members to be on the lookout for fraudulent financial activity using the deceased people's info."We have taken steps to comply with all applicable state and federal laws. In addition, we are working to enhance policies and practices to elevate the protection of patient information in the
  
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• Big Tank fire burns 1,181 acres in San Miguel County, 40% contained

  05-05-2023 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Big Tank fire is currently burning east of Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. As of Friday, May 5, the fire is 40% contained and has burned 1,181 acres.Big Tank fire
  Start Date: May 4, 2023, at 12:30 a.m.Location: 15 miles east of Las Vegas, NM, in San Miguel County. South of Highway 104.Containment: 40%Size: 1,181 acresStructures Threatened: NoneStructures Burned: NoneEvacuations: NoneCause: LightningTotal Personnel: Fores
  
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• Dethroned? Burger King set to close hundreds of restaurants

  05-05-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — In a "whopper" of bad news for Burger King lovers, the fast-food burger chain announced that up to 400 of its locations will be closed by the end of the year.Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands International (RBI) Inc., which owns Burger King, confirmed the news to Today.com earlier this week, saying the plan is to close between 300 to 400 stores across the nation.The CEO added, amid the release of the company's first-quarter report, that hundreds of Burger King locations are closed
  
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• Woman pleads guilty of manslaughter after allegedly hitting a man with a shovel in New Mexico

  05-05-2023 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Laurice Montoya has pleaded guilty in a case from a 2022 death on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation. Montoya has admitted to hitting a man on the head two times with a shovel during an argument.The victim, who is unnamed by the prosecutors, reportedly fell and had a seizure. Prosecutors say Montoya did not call for help. Bernalillo County Sheriff boosts drone fleet for law enforcementIt was not until a friend showed up and called 911 that emergency services arrived,
  
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• What is the Department of Justice doing to help Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons?

  05-05-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – May 5 is National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. The United States Department of Justice says, "Responding to the unacceptable levels of violence that have led to the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons is a priority of the Department of Justice (DOJ) every day." But what steps has the DOJ taken to help?In honor of MMIP Awareness Day 2022, the department launched the Not Invisible Act Commission – a joint commission
  
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• Max shade power: SE Albuquerque neighborhood gets hundreds of new trees

  05-05-2023 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing the woods to the neighborhood, loads of local volunteers will put roots down for hundreds of new trees over the next week in a part of southeast Albuquerque. The work starts tomorrow morning, May 5, in the Princess Jeanne neighborhood near Lomas and Eubank. Northeast Albuquerque roundabout sparks driver confusionVolunteers will start by planting 100 street trees in the neighborhood, followed by a tree giveaway a week later. The project is part of th
  
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• Max shade power: Albuquerque neighborhood gets hundreds of new trees

  05-05-2023 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing the woods to the neighborhood, loads of local volunteers will put roots down for hundreds of new trees over the next week in a part of Albuquerque's heights. The work starts tomorrow morning, May 5, in the Princess Jeanne neighborhood near Lomas and Eubank NE, on the southern end of the city. Northeast Albuquerque roundabout sparks driver confusionVolunteers will start by planting 100 street trees in the neighborhood, followed by a tree giveaway a w
  
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• University working to boost youth literacy in west Texas and New Mexico

  05-05-2023 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University and local businesses are looking to help young readers find fun in literacy. Reading lists can be found at this link.The school is bringing certificates, bookmarks, coloring pages, posters, activity books, and posters to dozens of libraries in New Mexico and West Texas. The goal is to help kids build connections to learning. Albuquerque looks to help movie crews reduce carbon footprint“Reading is such a critically import
  
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• Who are the 5 greatest Kentucky Derby-winning horses of all time?

  05-05-2023 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDKY) — The lore and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby have been etched in racing history since its inaugural running in 1875, but some winners of "The Run for the Roses" stand apart.
  Long-shot winners like Rich Strike in 2022 and blazing-fast times like those achieved by Secretariat in 1973 have cemented the race as one of the most memorable sporting events each year.Kentucky Derby Quiz 2023Some names have become synonymous with Churchill Downs over the 148 years of The Der
  
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• Do not use: FDA issues warning about recalled COVID-19 tests due to bacterial contamination

  05-05-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety warning against the use of some recalled at-home COVID-19 tests.
  The FDA says SD Biosensor Inc. Pilot COVID-19 at-home tests, which are distributed by Roche Diagnostics, have been recalled over concerns of bacterial contamination in the liquid solution that comes in the test kits. The FDA is urging both consumers and health care providers to stop using the affected tests.Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installationAc
  
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• Netflix's 'Stranger Things' store is bringing 'The Upside Down' to Las Vegas

  05-05-2023 17:05 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Netflix is bringing "The Upside Down" to Las Vegas with Stranger Things: The Official Store, the company announced in a press release.Starting on Friday, May 26, "Stranger Things" fans in Vegas can be immersed in a world of supernatural mystery and 80s nostalgia.
  The store will be located inside the Showcase Mall on the Las Vegas Strip. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bookings fill up fast at Albuquerque &l
  
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• Is it cheaper to be a renter or a homeowner near you?

  05-05-2023 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Mortgage rates have more than doubled over the last year in the U.S., and following the latest interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, it doesn't appear as though buying a home will get any easier anytime soon.
  Despite the seemingly alarming costs of homebuying right now, in some cities, renting may not be much cheaper.Photos: Authentic hacienda-style home for sale in New MexicoAfter analyzing nearly 600 cities in the U.S. and reviewing the average mortgage and rent payments outl
  
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• Skittles ditches rainbow packaging to highlight LGBTQ+ artists for Pride Month

  05-05-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Skittles is celebrating Pride Month by dropping its signature rainbow design and using its packaging to celebrate the work of artists within the LGBTQ+ community.The candy's annual Pride packs will go on sale ahead of June, which is designated as Pride Month in the U.S. and other countries.
  Story continues below:Crime: Copper thieves knock out emergency phone lines near EspanolaNew Mexico: Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?Albuquerque: Northeast Albuquerque roundabout sparks
  
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• WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer emergency

  05-05-2023 16:30 via krqe.com
  
  GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed at least 7 million people worldwide.WHO first declared COVID-19 to be an emergency more than three years ago. The U.N. health agency's officials said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn't come to an end, noting recent
  
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• COVID health emergency over: WHO downgrades pandemic

  05-05-2023 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide.WHO said that even though the emergency phase was over, the pandemic hasn't come to an end, noting recent spikes in cases in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The U.N. health agency says that thousa
  
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• Yeezy shoes are still stuck in limbo after Adidas-Ye split

  05-05-2023 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas saw operating earnings dwindle in the first three months of the year as the German sportswear company's breakup with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West and his popular Yeezy shoe brand cost it 400 million euros ($441 million) in lost sales.The company is stuck with 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of unsold Yeezy shoes after cutting ties in October with the rapper now known as Ye over his antisemitic and other offensive comments&nb
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: CYFD council, Copper thieves, Windier weather, Sustainable films, E-sports championships

  05-05-2023 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Blake’s Lotaburger employee charged with stabbing a homeless manNortheast Albuquerque roundabout sparks driver confusionTeen connected to alleged Albuquerque carjacking spree arraigned in federal courtWhat’s happening around New Mexico May 5 – May 11Exhibit showcasing student photography and artwork featured at the Albuquerque MuseumCYFD pays nearly quarter-million dollars in late funding to foster families, providersCinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture
  
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• Warm, dry and windy start to the weekend

  05-05-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is cool and quiet. Temperatures have dropped into the 40s and 50s for most of the state. The afternoon will warm right back up, with highs in the 60s, 70s and 80s.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: CYFD pays nearly quarter-million dollars in late funding to foster families, providersCrime: Blake’s Lotaburger employee charged with stabbing a homeless manAlbuquerque: NMAA e-sports championship is underway in AlbuquerqueCommunity: What’
  
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• What falling test scores mean for US students

  05-05-2023 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- U.S. children's test scores in social studies, math and reading have all plummeted since the beginning of the pandemic, raising grave concerns about students' future.Eighth graders’ scores in U.S. history and civics were both down to where they were back in the 1990s, according to the Nation’s Report Card, released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Wednesday. Similar drops in reading and math skills were reported in the fall.The most obvi
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico May 5 - May 11

  05-05-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from May 5 – May 11.Albuquerque
  May 5 – Food Truck Fridays – Every Friday from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M., food trucks will be set up along Civic Plaza. The event will include a variety of food trucks, live music, and a setting area to dine.May 5 – Mars Day @ The Museum – Head to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for a day to visit Mars. There will be exp
  
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• King Charles III's coronation: How and when to watch in the US

  05-05-2023 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  King Charles III's coronation Saturday will mix of a thousand-year tradition with the streaming age.The pomp and ceremony will be unmissable for U.K. residents, but what about royal watchers across the Atlantic? There are plenty of options to watch the regalia-heavy event that serves as a formal confirmation of King Charles' dual role as head of state and titular leader of the Church of England — for those willing to wake up early enough. How the WGA strike may affect New Me
  
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• KFC to give out free chicken nuggets for Mother's Day

  05-05-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- KFC is giving out free chicken nuggets for Mother’s Day, the fast-food chain announced Thursday.Starting May 10, customers who purchase the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal will receive 12 chicken nugget pieces for free. The limited-time deal will be available until Mother's Day, May 14.This Mother’s Day, KFC is making it easy to celebrate mom by serving up free KFC Nuggets from mom’s little nuggets, as part of the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal, available exclusive
  
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• Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture, not independence

  05-05-2023 12:08 via krqe.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — American bars and restaurants gear up every year for Cinco de Mayo, offering special deals on Mexican food and alcoholic drinks for the May 5 holiday that is barely celebrated south of the border.In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California. Typical festivities include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklórico, or folkloric ballet, with whirl
  
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• Stalker who tried to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville gets 15 years in prison

  05-05-2023 11:58 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An obsessive stalker who tried to kidnap WWE Superstar Sonya Devillenearly three years ago was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars, according to court documents obtained by WFLA.
  Phillip Arnold Thomas was arrested on suspicion of stalking and trying to kidnap Deville at her home in Lutz, Florida in August 2020. Disney feature to begin filming, employing over 500 New MexicansAccording to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Thomas, who is from South Carolin
  
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• Exhibit showcasing student photography and artwork featured at the Albuquerque Museum

  05-05-2023 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new exhibition on May 6 featuring dozens of works by New Mexico photographers and filmmakers. It's a decades-long tradition that gives a voice to the next generation of artists. Chimayo residents express concern over not having an operating post officeThe museum's annual "Focus on the Youth" exhibition is a partnership between the Fine Arts departments in Albuquerque Public Schools and the museum. The decades-long collabor
  
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• Chimayo residents express concern over not having an operating post office

  05-05-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – Chimayo residents gathered Thursday night to voice their concerns about not having an operating post office. A fire destroyed the Chimayo post office in February forcing residents to drive to the near post office in Santa Cruz. CYFD pays nearly quarter-million dollars in late funding to foster families, providersRepresentative Teresa Leger Fernandez told residents she sent them a letter to the United States Postal Service stressing the need for a new post o
  
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• Windier, drier weather pattern returns

  05-05-2023 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  A windy, warm, and dry weather pattern is setting up across New Mexico. This pattern will be sticking with us for the next several days.Widespread, windier weather returned to New Mexico Thursday afternoon with wind gusts over 30 mph for most. This pattern will now be the trend into next week. Temperatures will be climbing every afternoon into the middle of next week. Winds will pick up every afternoon as well, gusting as high as 40 mph across parts of the state. Winds do die down at night befor
  
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• Northeast Albuquerque roundabout sparks driver confusion

  05-05-2023 05:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A brand new roundabout in the northeast neighborhood off Holly and Ventura is getting mixed reviews, with some drivers saying it's adding confusion to an already congested area.The developers behind the newly constructed roundabout, Titan Development, say the new construction will prove a big help with the changes coming soon to the neighborhood.  Titan Development, who's bringing the 111-unit, luxury apartment complex to the Heights, partnered with the
  
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• High School tennis singles, doubles champions crowned

  05-05-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The singles and doubles high school tennis championships wrapped up at the Jerry Kline Tennis Center on Thursday. Here is a look at the winners.Singles5A Boys - Philip Bosin, Eldorado"It's been a fun ride, that's how I'd describe it," said Bosin. "Ups and downs, but I'm just happy to finish it on a high"5A Girls - Vianca Corley, Eldorado"I just made sure that I stayed focused and I still played my game and I thought I did that, so I'm happy with myself," Cor
  
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• Bernalillo County offering code for discounted Uber rides for Cinco de Mayo

  05-05-2023 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County wants to make sure people get home safely for Cinco de Mayo. As part of the "Take a Ride on Us" program, the county and its partners are offering a $10 discount on Uber rides. BCSO set to launch new drone programIt's good for two rides per person starting at 10 a.m. Friday morning and running through 2 a.m. on Monday. The credit can be redeemed through the Uber app using the code CINCO23. A reminder, it cannot be used for Uber Eats and does
  
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