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• Popular US breeds that have never won the Westminster Dog Show

  08-05-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
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  The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the preeminent authority on what makes a good dog. There have been 115 winners so far. Of those winners, none have come from the three most popular breeds in America: French bulldog, Labrador retriever or golden retriever. Widening the popularity to the top 20 breeds sees only eight with a trophy, including bulldogs and beagl
  
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• Planet Fitness offering free memberships to teens this summer

  08-05-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Planet Fitness is providing a way for teens to keep active this summer when gym class is not in session. The gym will be providing free memberships for teens as part of its High School Summer Pass Program. Learn about Albuquerque youth summer programs at ‘Spring into Summer’ eventStarting May 15, kids from ages 14 to 19 can go to Planet Fitness for free once they sign up. The company says they want to help kids prioritize mental and physical well-being.
  
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• New Mexico man accused of shooting officer, trying to shoot wife, child abuse

  08-05-2023 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who allegedly shot a Sunland Park police officer last month was officially charged Monday. Tony Gomez is facing 16 charges in connection to the domestic violence call on April 1.State police said that Gomez's wife called the police saying he beat her with a gun and fired two shots at her head, but he missed. Gomez allegedly then put on military gear, including a bulletproof vest, and went outside. That's when his wife locked herself and thre
  
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• Biden unveils new airline passenger protections for flight delays, cancellations

  08-05-2023 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – President Joe Biden said new rules will be formally introduced later in 2023 to require airlines to compensate passengers for more than just ticket prices if cancelations and significant delays are the airline's fault.The Biden administration wants to implement new rules for airlines which the president said “will make it mandatory -- not voluntary, mandatory -- for all U.S. airlines to compensate you with meals hotels, taxis, ride shares.” Native New Mex
  
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• Here's why over 3,000 New Mexicans had their student loans forgiven

  08-05-2023 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the cost of higher education rises at some schools, student debt can become a serious barrier to a college degree or financial independence after graduation. But since October 2021, nearly 3,400 New Mexicans have had some educational debt forgiven.The forgiveness comes from the U.S. Department of Education. It's part of their nationwide Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Cannabis expungement in New Mexico not quite automatic for everyone after new lawThe f
  
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• 'Rez Ball' begins production in New Mexico

  08-05-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) has announced a new Netflix film will begin filming throughout the state in May. According to a press release, "Rez Ball" is an inspirational sports drama directed by Gallup native Sydney Freeland ("Reservation Dogs") and will film in and around Albuquerque, Shiprock, Belen, Los Lunas, Estancia, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and the Navajo Nation.The production will employ 3,000 New Mexicans, including 180 crew members and 2,737 backgro
  
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• Cannabis expungement in New Mexico not quite automatic for everyone after new law

  08-05-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – While creating a recreational industry, New Mexico lawmakers also made strides in decriminalizing cannabis. A key part of that is expunging the criminal records of thousands of locals who were busted with pot before it became legal. Automatic expungement was celebrated when approved in 2021. But now, that process has hit a speedbump, and some people may be forced to kickstart their own expungement starting June 16."We've already expunged 14,000 cases,
  
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• National Institute of Flamenco presents the 36th Annual Festival Flamenco Albuquerque

  08-05-2023 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Festival Flamenco Alburquerque will be celebrating its 36th year. This is the largest, oldest, and most prestigious flamenco festival and it takes place in Albuquerque. Flamenco is such an important part of New Mexico's cultural heritage since the University of New Mexico is the only college in the world where you can get a degree with a concentration in Flamenco.‘Pilates With A Purpose’ raises funds for survivors of human traffickingThey will ho
  
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• DEA tracks down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels, seizes nearly 2M fentanyl pills from New Mexico

  08-05-2023 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made two cartels a top priority. The DEA says the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels are behind the majority of fentanyl and methamphetamines killing Americans.Now, the agency has wrapped up a year-long operation called "Operation Last Mile." The results of that program not only led to over 3,000 arrests, but also reveal how TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are a key part of cartel drug distribution. New Mex
  
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• Man who disappeared in California after texting 911 is found dead

  08-05-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A man who has been missing since 2021 after an Uber dropped him off has been found dead in Santa Monica, California.Beau Mann was last seen at a 7-11 in Los Angeles. An Uber picked him up from the store and then dropped him off in Santa Monica on Nov. 30, 2021. A text to 911 was the last anyone heard from Mann. A Facebook page set up to help search for the missing 39-year-old announced his remains were found "in a grassy area" about a mile from where he was dropped off. Swol
  
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• Warm weather continues and wind returns

  08-05-2023 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures will be a couple of degrees warmer than Sunday. Highs will climb into the 70s, 80s and 90s. Winds will be mostly light at around 15 to 25 mph. However, higher gusts will be possible around the mountains.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: New Mexico ranks high for states to go campingCrime: Mother arrested for murder a year after son was arrested for the same crimeAlbuquerque: Submissions open now for New Mexico Artisan MarketCommunity: Rio Ranch
  
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• Crash leaves one dead in Pecos

  08-05-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Road 50 in Pecos. Police say on May 6, around 12:30 a.m. officers were called to investigate a crash that left 26-year-old Gene Romero dead. Native New Mexican picked for next Virgin Galactic spaceflightNMSP says the initial investigation shows a 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Romero was going west on when he drove onto the shoulder and overcorrected. This caused his truck to collide with a vehicle travelin
  
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• Seven New Mexico nonprofits to receive funding at annual event

  08-05-2023 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Community Foundation partners with donors, funders, leadership groups, and nonprofits to build a vibrant future for the community. Their upcoming "Great Grant Giveaway" will give seven nonprofits recommended by their peers funding from the organization. Learn about 2023 National Small Business WeekEach nonprofit represents one of the foundation’s seven fields of interest: economic & workforce development, animal welfare, arts &
  
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• 'Pilates With A Purpose' raises funds for survivors of human trafficking

  08-05-2023 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Pilates With a Purpose" is a weekly fundraiser through the New Mexico Dream Center where participants can attend an hour-long pilates class to raise money for a scholarship fund for survivors of human trafficking. Some of the best picnic spots in AlbuquerqueThe classes are $5 and 100% of the money raised through the class goes to the scholarship fund.
  Clients of the New Mexico Dream Center can apply for the scholarship. They will need to explain how th
  
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• Blake's employee accused of stabbing homeless man released until trial

  08-05-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Darrell Drake, the Blake's Lotaburger employee accused of stabbing a homeless man, will be released from custody until trial. A judge decided to release Drake under the condition that he participate in anger management counseling. Native New Mexican picked for next Virgin Galactic spaceflightAccording to court documents, Drake got into an argument with a homeless man at the Blake's near Lomas and Louisiana. Witnesses told police the argument escalated until
  
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• Man pleads not guilty, accused in crash that killed 10-year-old girl

  08-05-2023 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – John Bearden Jr., the man accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide by DWI. Bearden Jr. is accused of stealing a state SUV and hitting another vehicle with 43-year-old David Pizzaro and his 10-year-old daughter Penny inside. Project planned to keep pedestrians safe in New Mexico townPenny died from her injuries weeks after the crash and Pizarro was hospitalized due
  
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• Gila National Forest short staffed

  08-05-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Glenwood Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is open this week but doesn't have the staff to sell maps or passes. The Wilderness Ranger District doesn't have the staff to stay open Wednesday, May 10. NM dealth department released protected info, warns to watch for financial activity“The National Forests are suffering from the same ‘great resignation’ as other local businesses and government agencies over the past several years,&
  
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• Swollen Rio Grande prompts Albuquerque water safety warning

  08-05-2023 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With high water levels and increasing flows in the Rio Grande, city and state leaders are now widely warning water users about the river. Officials are slated to hold a news conference on the topic Monday afternoon.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 12:15 p.m. With high water flows, NM recommends free boating classesAccording to a news release, city and state officials are expected to in p
  
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• Program to rehab and resale vacant homes in New Mexico

  08-05-2023 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved a new program to reduce vacant and abandoned homes across the state. The Restoring our Communities Program will acquire, rehab and resale sing-family properties that are vacant or abandoned to make workforce housing units and offer financial aid with down payment assistance.Story continues below:Crime: Former APD officer makes first court appearance for child solicitationNew Mexico: River r
  
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• New Mexico company working to rebuild vacant homes into new housing

  08-05-2023 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a tough housing market right now for would-be homebuyers in New Mexico. A local agency is working to help get more New Mexicans into homes, by rebuilding broken-down ones. The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority is launching a program thanks to the state's affordable housing act to revamp dilapidated homes and make them livable once again.Story continues below:Crime: Former APD officer makes first court appearance for child solicitationNew Mexico: River raft
  
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• Native New Mexican picked for next Virgin Galactic spaceflight

  08-05-2023 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M. (KRQE) – Targeting another trial before the anticipated start of commercial space flights, Virgin Galactic says a native New Mexican will join the crew of a planned late-May test flight. The space company made the announcement today, naming Las Cruces native Jamila Gilbert to the crew of four astronauts and two pilots on the VSS (Virgin Spaceship) Unity. River rafters excited for Taos whitewater seasonAccording to Virgin, Gilbert will be among the first 100 women to
  
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• PNM warns of phone scam as temperatures rise

  08-05-2023 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico is warning its customers of a new phone scam. They say scammers are adding a false PNM caller ID or adding a 505 prefix to get people to answer and say they are with PNM.The caller tells the customer they are behind on their bill and threatens to disconnect service unless a payment is made with a prepaid card or an electronic bank transfer. Scammers will also usually require the payment to be made within a short
  
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• Unpaid meal debt totaled $19 million this school year

  08-05-2023 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — As the school year is winding down for students, this one was the first for many families who had to navigate feeding their kids after a pandemic-era plan providing free school meals ended last summer. When the program was sunsetted, it left many with the tough choice to take on debt to cover meal costs.
  According to the School Nutrition Association (SNA), unpaid meal debt in 847 school districts across the country adds up to at least$19 million. It’s too much for some
  
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• Where does New Mexico rank on best and worst states to be a cop?

  08-05-2023 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recent study from WalletHub ranks the best and worst states to be a cop in 2023. New Mexico ranks at number 33 on the list.
  The rankings are based off of 30 metrics and three key dimensions including, opportunity/ competition, training requirements and job hazards/protections, according to WalletHub. River rafters excited for Taos whitewater seasonAt the top of the list, as the best state to be a cop, is California. At the bottom of the list, ranked the worst sta
  
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• Ringo Starr coming to Rio Rancho in September

  08-05-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Ringo Starr has announced a new fall tour for 2023 and New Mexico made the list. The ex-Beatle will be performing with his All Starr Band at the Rio Rancho Events Center on September 20. What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2023?This year's tour will feature a lineup that includes Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, and Gregg Bissonette. In a recent interview with Pollstar, Starr talked about what he gets out of performing
  
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• 1st measles case reported in Maine since 2019

  08-05-2023 16:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A child in Maine has tested positive for measles, according to officials, the first case noted in the state since 2019. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday that it received a report of a positive measles lab result in a child who had been vaccinated against the viral disease, and it is “considering the child to be infectious out of an abundance of caution.”The child’s age was not disclosed, though children under 5 and adults
  
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• Does cannabis help with anxiety?

  08-05-2023 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Every day after work, Tim*, a 27-year-old New York City-based nonprofit professional, does the same thing to deal with the anxiety he has struggled with since childhood.   As soon as he gets out of the subway, he takes out a joint kept tucked away in a smell-proof container in his backpack, lights it, and puffs while walking to his Queens apartment.    “I wouldn’t say it cures my anxiety,&nb
  
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• Shooting in northwest Albuquerque leaves one injured

  08-05-2023 16:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting Monday morning in the area of 5th St. and Bellrose Ave. Police say the shooting left one person in critical condition.
  APD says officers responded around 5 a.m. to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene they found one person with gunshot wounds and what they say appeared to be life threatening injuries. No other details are available at this time.
  
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• Project planned to keep pedestrians safe in New Mexico town

  08-05-2023 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID, N.M. (KRQE) – The community of Madrid is one step closer to seeing a small boardwalk in town. Community members hope the boardwalk can solve pedestrian safety issues.NMSU receives funding to kickstart reforestation centerEmployees of Gypsey Gem in Madrid say a curb in front of their store is a hazard for drivers and pedestrians. As the town attracts more tourists, community members say something needs to be done to improve safety. This led to the Madrid Art and History Walk Pr
  
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• Best cities for freelancers and self-employed workers in 2023

  08-05-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Though some workers have returned to offices, remote work has been normalized for others over the last three years. And some now have more autonomy to choose where they live.For freelancers in particular, it’s becoming more common for workers to settle in a city they like and then seek contracts with companies anywhere, says Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed.“I don't remember a time that I have heard more comments from self
  
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• Passengers vote to kick woman off Frontier Airlines flight, video shows

  08-05-2023 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - A video shared to social media appears to show passengers aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Trenton, New Jersey to Atlanta took matters into their own hands last week to address a reportedly unruly passenger.In a series of videos posted to TikTok, two women appear to shout at one another. One of the women, as well as a man sitting next to her, are then escorted off the flight by apparent crew members.
  One of the videos shows passengers appearing to take a vote by hand, showing how
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Hero honored, Boardwalk plans, Warm and quiet, River rafting, Run for the Zoo

  08-05-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Mother arrested for murder a year after son was arrested for the same crimeNew Mexico ranks high for states to go campingNMSU receives funding to kickstart reforestation center2 survive single-engine plane crash at Belen airportPretrial detention sought for man charged with vehicular homicideFormer APD officer makes first court appearance for child solicitationAmerica’s new favorite breed is a dog-show contender this yearChina tells US to ‘reflect deeply’ o
  
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• Warm and quiet weather to start the week

  08-05-2023 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is cool and quiet. Skies are clear and will stay sunny all day. Temperatures will be a couple of degrees warmer than Sunday. Highs will climb into the 70s, 80s and 90s. Winds will be mostly light at around 15 to 25 mph. However, higher gusts will be possible around the mountains.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: CYFD pays nearly quarter-million dollars in late funding to foster families, providersCrime: Blake’s Lotaburger employee charged
  
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• Nearly half of baby boomers have no retirement savings

  08-05-2023 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - More than two-fifths of baby boomers are nearing retirement with no retirement savings. That fact may surprise you, if you are a typical white-collar worker, dwelling in a corporate culture of near-universal retirement coverage, encouraged to save a half-million dollars or more before taking the gold watch. But many Americans work for smaller companies that don’t offer retirement savings, or are self-employed, or live paycheck to paycheck.  “You think
  
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• Once-cool Facebook may have 3 billion users, but many of them are old

  08-05-2023 13:08 via krqe.com
  
  Facebook says it is not dead. Facebook also wants you to know that it is not just for “old people,” as young people have been saying for years.Now, with the biggest thorn in its side — TikTok — facing heightened government scrutiny amid growing tensions between the U.S. and China, Facebook could, perhaps, position itself as a viable, domestic-bred alternative.There's just one problem: young adults like Devin Walsh have moved on.“I don’t even remember
  
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• America's new favorite breed is a dog-show contender this year

  08-05-2023 12:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The United States' new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial French bulldog — has never won the nation's pre-eminent dog show.Yet here, at an ambling trot, comes Winston. The Frenchie with NFL connections is a strong contender at this week's Westminster Kennel Club dog show, less than two months after the release of rankings showing that his kind has become the country’s most prevalent dog breed.Frenchies' rise has been stunni
  
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• ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million

  08-05-2023 12:06 via krqe.com
  
  There is nothing like the promise of a chapter closing to draw people to the movie theater, especially when tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This weekend, “ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which says goodbye to this iteration of the space misfits and its driving creative voice, director James Gunn, earned $114 million in ticket sales from 4,450 locations in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.Internationally, where the film opened in 52 territories includi
  
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• Why so many mass killings? Families, experts seek answers

  08-05-2023 07:09 via krqe.com
  
  More than five years after his son was gunned down in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Richard Berger still asks why.Why Stephen Berger was killed the day after celebrating his 44th birthday. Why the gunman rained bullets over the Las Vegas Strip in 2017, turning a country music festival into a bloodbath. Why the massacre’s death toll didn’t shock U.S. leaders into doing more to prevent that kind of violence from happening again and again.Why?“It’s just
  
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• River rafters excited for Taos whitewater season

  08-05-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Avid river rafters are excited to paddle down the Rio Grande this season. “I don't get to run this stretch a whole lot and it's usually not worth it to me to even come out and make the effort, but in this case, it definitely is,” said rafter Yates Sanford.Sanford, who was enjoying the river on Sunday near Taos, said conditions were great. This comes after officials mentioned the Rio Grande is not experiencing drought conditions due to the amount of snow
  
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• NMSU receives funding to kickstart reforestation center

  08-05-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – As a result of a governor-signed spending bill, New Mexico State University can now move forward with plans to build a reforestation center. "What the New Mexico Reforestation Center will be is a regional hub to meet current and future reforestation needs," said Claire Montoya from the NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station.Over a year after the devastating Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire blazed through northeastern New Mexico, help is on the way to ensure re
  
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• Pretrial detention sought for man charged with vehicular homicide

  08-05-2023 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl is scheduled for a detention hearing Monday. John Bearden Jr. is accused of taking a stolen state SUV, driving over the speed limit, and ignoring a stop sign before hitting another vehicle with 43-year-old David Pizzaro and his 10-year-old daughter Penny inside. Man whose crash caused critical injuries appears in courtShe died from her injuries several weeks lat
  
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• BCFD Lt. Matthew King honored in national ceremony

  08-05-2023 04:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been almost a year since the fatal helicopter crash that took the life of three members of BCSO and a Bernalillo County firefighter, on their way to help fight fires in northern New Mexico. On Sunday, BCFD Captain Matthew King was honored in a national ceremony alongside other fallen heroes across the country.Captain King with BCFD was honored this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland. He was honored along with over 100 fallen firef
  
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• Celtic festival hits Balloon Fiesta Park

  08-05-2023 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunday marked the second day of the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival. The event was held at Balloon Fiesta Park and showed off cuisine and culture. Albuquerque Turkish community celebrates with festivalMen and women also had the chance to compete in traditional highland games and other athletic events. The festival had live music performances from various artists.New to this year's events was the 2023 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships which
  
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• Carlito Springs celebrates re-opening

  08-05-2023 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  CEDAR CREST, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlito Springs is now finally re-opened after several years of construction and months of delays. On Saturday, they hosted their reception with some activities, programming, and tours of the property.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 around New Mexico
  
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• Even warmer and windier weather on the way

  08-05-2023 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Today was an absolutely beautiful Sunday Funday with above-average temperatures statewide and plenty of sunshine. A few upper-level clouds will continue streaming across the northern half of the state, not bringing much moisture to the state. Dry air will continue with fire danger and concerns continuing into next week. Temperatures will only get warmer over the next couple of days.
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  New Mexico: CYFD pays nearly quarter-million dollars in la
  
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• New Mexico ranks high for states to go camping

  08-05-2023 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Land of Enchantment has been ranked one of the top states to go camping in. According to the travel site Adventure on the Rock, New Mexico came in third, just behind Montana and Wyoming. How does New Mexico rank among best and worst states to raise a family?Some of the factors that went into its high rating were the state's biodiversity, the number of free campsites and hiking trails, and the weather.
  
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• 2 survive single-engine plane crash at Belen airport

  08-05-2023 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people who were inside a single-engine plane that crashed Sunday are reportedly safe. Belen Fire Chief Charles Cox says the crash happened at the Belen Regional Airport around 1:45 p.m.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 around New Mexico May 5 – May
  
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