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• Juarez clears out migrant camp near Rio Grande

  23-05-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Juarez officials have cleared out a highly visible migrant camp next to two government buildings within sight of the U.S. border wall.Human Rights Office staff on Monday approached migrant families and single adults camped on the sidewalks of Juarez City Hall and the National Migration Institute (INM) across the street. They warned them about the potential for someone to be run over by cars and the potential for disease in the absence of regular medical car
  
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• Addicted to pickleball? Buy these shoes

  23-05-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  The best pickleball shoesIN THIS ARTICLE:Skechers Women's Viper Court Pro Pickleball ShoesDiodora Men’s Trofeo 2 AG Pickleball ShoesNikeCourt Women's Vapor Lite 2 Tennis ShoesPickleball has gained popularity in recent years as a more accessible sport than the fast-paced and more challenging tennis. It’s a fun game no matter your skill level, and although it’s straightforward and easier to master than tennis, it can be addicting.If you can’t get enough pickleball, you need
  
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• Santa Fe police arrest man after $200,000 burglary

  23-05-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police Officers have arrested a man on multiple charges of burglary and criminal damage to property. 41-year-old Justin Romero allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two businesses on Palace Avenue in Santa Fe.According to police, the burglaries occurred on Apr. 20 and Apr. 28; the incidents totaled more than $200,000 worth of stolen merchandise, along with $30,000 worth of property damage.Albuquerque Police Department crac
  
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• Drunk driver who crashed into NMSP cruiser takes plea deal

  23-05-2023 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The drunk driver caught on camera crashing into a state police officer's cruiser has taken a plea deal. David Marquez was behind the wheel as he collided head-on with the officer following a nine-minute chase last June.Police initially spotted him speeding, weaving in and out of traffic on I-25 near Paseo del Norte. Marquez and his 18-year-old passenger then tried to run away but were both arrested. Trial for man accused of DWI, crashing into NMSP vehicle to
  
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• Salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to Papa Murphy's cookie dough: CDC

  23-05-2023 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers after a salmonella outbreak impacting people in six states has been linked to raw cookie dough from Papa Murphy's.
  In a notice posted Tuesday, the CDC reports at least 18 people contracted salmonella between late February and early May. Half of them reported eating Papa Murphy's take-and-bake raw cookie dough before becoming sick.
  Papa Murphy's has issued a "Stop Sell order" for its take-and-bake Chocolate Chip Coo
  
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• What federal default would mean for schools and universities

  23-05-2023 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Higher education is biting its nails watching the debt ceiling timer tick down in Washington.Colleges and universities are working in the background on contingency plans if the U.S. defaults, a scenario that would lead to consequences experts say even they can't fully comprehend.While the schools won't immediately shut down when the debt limit is reached, they will lose significant funding from the federal government, and students will not receive the aid they need, in some cases, t
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department cracks down on people standing in medians

  23-05-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is cracking down on pedestrian safety – especially for people standing in medians. The department issued 12 citations on Monday, May 22, as they began enforcing the revamped pedestrian safety ordinance that was approved last November.
  The ordinance prohibits people from standing on a median smaller than four feet wide on streets where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour or greater. The department is targeting 15 of Al
  
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• Albuquerque Home Depot shoplifter takes plea deal

  23-05-2023 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in hardware from Home Depot in 2021 has taken a plea deal. Jayden Wheeler pleaded guilty to shoplifting and conspiracy to commit shoplifting this morning, May 23, 2023.The prosecution says Wheeler and Michael Arnold broke into a locked cage at a Home Depot on the Albuquerque westside and stole thousands worth of goods. Wheeler was arrested by police on his way out of the store. Don’t miss the
  
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• Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for anti-LGBTQ+ laws

  23-05-2023 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel or relocation warnings for the Sunshine State, one of the most popul
  
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• UNM team tapped by NASA to research lunar surface

  23-05-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ahead of their next moon mission, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected five teams from across the country to collaborate on lunar science and sample analysis research, and scientists from the University of New Mexico have been picked. This is part of NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).The Center for Advanced Sample Analysis of Astromaterials from the Moon and Beyond (CASA Moon) is led by Dr. C
  
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• The 100 best burger spots in the U.S., according to Yelp

  23-05-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – In what’s sure to come as upsetting news for cows everywhere, Yelp is currently hyping up some of the best burger restaurants in the U.S.Ahead of National Hamburger Day on Sunday, the analysts at Yelp have — unfortunately for cows — decided to rank 100 of the top spots for beefy burgers, based largely on the ratings and reviews contributed by Yelp’s online community. California-based In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansionComing in at No. 1 is the Fox
  
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• What to know: Netflix begins cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.

  23-05-2023 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The day Netflix has been warning about has finally come to the U.S. – the streaming giant announced Tuesday that it has begun cracking down on password sharing.If you share a Netflix login with someone outside your home, you may have already received an email regarding "an update on sharing between households." The message reminds, "Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with - your household."Netflix considers a "household" as a "collection of devices co
  
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• Dry and hot west, strong storms move to eastern New Mexico

  23-05-2023 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's weather will be split in half, with two very different weather stories across the eastern vs western parts of the state. Western New Mexico is beginning to dry out as weak high pressure build in from the southwest. This is bringing much drier air to the west of the Central Mountain Chain, keeping shower and storm potential low. Isolated weak storms and light sprinkles are possible west today, getting even drier into the late week.
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• Dry and hot west, strong storms move to east New Mexico

  23-05-2023 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  New Mexico's weather will be split in half, with two very different weather stories across the eastern vs western parts of the state. Western New Mexico is beginning to dry out as weak high pressure build in from the southwest. This is bringing much drier air to the west of the Central Mountain Chain, keeping shower and storm potential low. Isolated weak storms and light sprinkles are possible west today, getting even drier into the late week.Eastern New Mexico will be much wetter as a dry line
  
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• Ford keeping AM radios in vehicles amid lawmaker pressure

  23-05-2023 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Ford Motor Co. announced it is keeping AM radio available in their vehicles following pressure from lawmakers to keep it in their products. CEO Jim Farley said in a tweet on Tuesday that he spoke to policymakers about keeping AM radio available as part of the emergency alert system and decided that it will be included in all 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. He said Ford will also offer software updates to owners of its electric vehicles without AM broadcast capability.&nbs
  
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• Low-income seniors in Bernalillo County can get free groceries

  23-05-2023 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Seniors living on a low income can get free food, toiletries, and pet food. The goods will be distributed at three locations around Bernalillo County.For those seniors aged 50 and older, with a limited budget, monthly markets will offer things like non-perishable dry goods, canned food, and pet food. To qualify, individuals must make less than $1,215 per month for a household of one, $1,643 for a household of two, or $2,071 for a household of three, acc
  
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• Local film union members picket New Mexico TV show set

  23-05-2023 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For a second straight day, film production in New Mexico came to a halt as individual members of entertainment unions refuse to cross picket lines in solidarity with the Writers Guild. Monday, film industry workers picketed outside the set of the TV series "Duster." Albuquerque-produced TV series halted after crew stands in solidarity with writersTuesday, camera operators and members of IATSE Local 480 and The Teamsters put the brakes on production of "
  
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• Trial continues for Albuquerque teen accused of murder

  23-05-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for an Albuquerque teen accused of murder continues Tuesday with its second day in court. 15-year-old Michael Salinas is accused of killing Vincent Le in February 2022 at the Westgate Community Park.15-year-old boy arrested in Westgate Park murderInvestigators say the two teens had an ongoing feud and Salinas set up a planned fight at the park following a high school basketball game. Prosecutors argue that when Le was driving up to Westgate Communi
  
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• What should you do if you see campers in Albuquerque Bosque?

  23-05-2023 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bosque provides great opportunities for getting outdoors, but given its seclusion, it also sometimes attracts campers. So how does the city deal with that?
  Gilbert Gallegos, a spokesperson for the Albuquerque Police Department says camping isn't allowed in the Bosque. And in fact, the police's Open Space Division patrols the area for illegal camps. After months on the run, New Mexico sex offender arrested in TexasThe Open Space Division was shut down in
  
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• Ohio farmer known for 'It ain't much, but it's honest work' meme dies at 76

  23-05-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio farmer whose photo became a widely used meme has died, but not without leaving behind a legacy in the agricultural world alongside his internet fame.On Thursday, 76-year-old Dave Brandt was driving home to his Fairfield County farm after picking up red corn near Champaign, Illinois, when his truck crashed. Emergency crews took him to the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Randall Reeder, a friend and colleague, confirmed to Nexstar's WCMH that Brandt died over
  
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• Officials plan prescribed burns in Cibola National Forest

  23-05-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fire officials on the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands are planning to conduct prescribed burns on the Magdalena Ranger District. Officials say the burns are planned to start May 24, and last through May 30.9-year-old boy deemed a hero after saving cousins from New Mexico house fireFire crews will conduct one burn in the area of Durfee and Bolander Canyon. Officials say smoke may be visible from Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Another prescribed burn
  
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• Albuquerque libraries are getting an upgraded system

  23-05-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A major tech focused upgrade is on the way for Albuquerque's entire library system. Over the next month, the  Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Public Library will be launching new systems aimed at how people can check out books and the online experience.While libraries are obviously built on access to physical books, the website and checkout system behind those books is important for patrons as it allows people to research, request, and find books
  
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• How to become a foster parent with the Animal Welfare Department

  23-05-2023 19:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is looking for foster parents for its young kittens, puppies, and even exotic animals. As summer approaches, more and more animals are being born; this influx puts strain on both the shelter and the animals. In 2022, the department admitted 2,445 kittens and 1,666 puppies into the shelter.Becoming a foster parent is one of the best ways to help out – giving the animals a less stressful environment and freeing u
  
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• Is Albuquerque an affordable city for home buyers?

  23-05-2023 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study from WalletHub ranked the most affordable cities for homebuyers in 2023. The study compared 300 cities and Albuquerque comes in close to the middle at #162 on the list. When adjusted for city size, Albuquerque ranked at #40 out of 68 'big cities' on the list. Albuquerque was the only New Mexico city to make the list.Source: WalletHubTo make the list, WalletHub compared 300 cities across ten metrics:
  Housing affordabilityMaintenance affordabilityAverage
  
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• KRQE Cares Books for Kids hosts Story Time in the Park

  23-05-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE Cares works to support children in low-income families throughout New Mexico by providing shoes, books, and food to those in need. Although children are out of school for the summer, they can still get a chance to learn through KRQE Cares' Story Time in the Park program.KRQE Cares helped launch the first APS Title One Story Time in the Park over five years ago. The program is now funded through a grant that allows the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo
  
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• City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs hosts free health event

  23-05-2023 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the City of Albuquerque's Department of Senior Affairs is hosting a free and fun health event. The event will entail exercise demonstrations, health screenings, low-impact walking events, a mini health fair, door prizes, refreshments, and more.The health event is completely free and open to the public, although it is geared toward those ages 50 and over. It will be held on Wednesday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to
  
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• Watch 'Top Gun Maverick' under historic aircraft at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

  23-05-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is hosting a Movie Under the Wings, where guests can watch "Top Gun Maverick" outside of the museum, among historic aircraft. The movie will be shown on Saturday, June 17, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the movie beginning at dark.The screening will take place in the museum's outdoor exhibit, Heritage Park, near a historic B-29 Superfortress, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, and other unique aircraft. Local foo
  
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• JourneyMapping offers guidance for those in midlife stages

  23-05-2023 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – JourneyMapping is here to support those in need of direction and clarity in their midlife stages. The founder, Naraya Stein, is a nationally known life coach who is offering a free consulting series for people going through midlife transitions.The Mindful Midlife Reinvention series will span four sessions. Participants can attend one or more of the sessions, and all of the sessions will be recorded in case participants cannot attend. The series is aimed at p
  
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• New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial to honor seven officers

  23-05-2023 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Law Enforcement Officials will honor seven officers who died in the line of duty. Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. The New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held at the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe. Albuquerque mom wants justice more than a year after daughter’s disappearance, murderThe annual memorial service is dedicated to the memory of officers across New Mexico who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
  
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• Santa Fe man accused of soliciting photos of kids online

  23-05-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man is facing charges for soliciting photos of children online. According to a criminal complaint, 30-year-old Randy Mares admitted to asking more than a dozen kids for nude photos via X-Box video game chats and online messaging platforms. Video: Man steals deputy’s car, crashes into New Mexico State Police vehiclePolice say chat history shows Mares also sharing inappropriate photos of himself and having conversations with the kids beginning in
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Speaking out, Plea deal, Storms to east, Softball complex, Officer memorial

  23-05-2023 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Video: Man steals deputy’s car, crashes into New Mexico State Police vehicleWill Mike Peake face charges for deadly UNM shooting? DA says noWhen can New Mexicans expect their 2023 rebate check?After months on the run, New Mexico sex offender arrested in TexasA candid conversation with former State Police Chief Pete Kassetas9-year-old boy deemed a hero after saving cousins from New Mexico house fireHealth insurance for 600,000 Americans at stake in debt ceiling debateR
  
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• Warmer and drier weather, severe storms in eastern New Mexico

  23-05-2023 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday morning is dry and mostly sunny. Temperatures will be in the 30s, 40s and 50s in northern New Mexico, with 50s and 60s in central and southern New Mexico. We will stay dry and quiet until the early afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Texico mom accused of chaining up, starving children to take plea dealAlbuquerque: Mayor signs plan to kick-start the revamp of rundown Menaul Blvd.Entertainment: Albuquerque-produced TV series halted after crew stands in
  
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• A candid conversation with former State Police Chief Pete Kassetas

  23-05-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For over five years, he was New Mexico's top cop. Pete Kassetas has a storied career in state law enforcement, but he also now has an entirely different career as an Albuquerque business owner.This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Chris McKee and Gabrielle Burkhart have a rare and candid sit-down with Kassetas, who shares details behind his ups and downs in law enforcement, and what it was like to be the face of New Mexico'
  
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• Health insurance for 600,000 Americans at stake in debt ceiling debate

  23-05-2023 13:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The health insurance of 600,000 Americans is hanging in the balance as part of last-minute negotiations to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.House Republicans are pushing to include beefed-up work requirements for recipients of federal welfare — now called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid as part of a debt ceiling deal with the White House. Santa Fe man accused of soliciting photos of kids online&
  
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• 19-year-old charged with threatening a president after crash near White House

  23-05-2023 12:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The driver of a box truck is facing multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, after a crash near the White House late Monday, authorities said.Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square.No injuries were reported, he said.Guglielmi added in a subsequent post that the
  
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• Teen charged in fatal house party shooting to await trial in custody

  23-05-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens charged for a deadly shooting at an Albuquerque house party last year will remain behind bars until trial.Jada Gonzalez was killed at a Westside party last December when police say Isaiah Espinosa, Jesse Parra, and Cruz Medina were about to leave the party in Parra's car, and shots were fired into the home, fatally hitting Gonzales.Story continues below:Crime: Lea County officials arrest alleged magic mushroom dealer during drug bustCommunit
  
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• Albuquerque mom wants justice more than a year after daughter's disappearance, murder

  23-05-2023 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If a loved one went missing and turned up dead, you'd probably want justice. One New Mexico mom is fighting that exact battle for her daughter right now.
  "She was very friendly. She had a lot of friends. There's a lot of people, after her passing, that were coming by, and I didn't even know she had that many friends."
  Yasmin Marquez is being remembered for her love of makeup and contagious smile.
  "If you were having a bad day, just her walking in and smiling
  
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• Albuquerque-produced TV series halted after crew stands in solidarity with writers

  23-05-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's three weeks into a nationwide writers' strike. Now, New Mexico productions are starting to feel the effects with a high-profile TV series forced to halt production Monday.“I think it affects not just the writers and film workers, but anybody who has to work for a living,” said the IATSE Local 480 President Rebecca Stair. Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?IATSE Local 480 represents film technicians. Stair spoke as an individual and
  
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• Will Mike Peake face charges for deadly UNM shooting? DA says no

  23-05-2023 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For months, the community has wondered if the Aggie basketball player who shot and killed a UNM student will face charges. Monday night, it was announced he will not be charged.Surveillance video from that November night shows Mike Peake shooting back at Brandon Travis, as Travis was chasing Peake and opening fire.Travis was killed, and Peake was wounded. Even though the video shows Peake acting in self-defense, the question has been: Would he face charges for
  
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• Texico mom accused of chaining up, starving children to take plea deal

  23-05-2023 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the Texico moms accused of abusing kids in the home, including chaining them to a bed to keep them from the fridge, is taking a plea deal.
  When Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) workers showed up at Jayme Kushman and Jaime Sena's Texico home in July of last year, they saw a grim scene.Video: Man steals deputy’s car, crashes into New Mexico State Police vehicleLapel video shows poor living conditions, and CYFD workers claimed the h
  
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• Years-long renovation: Los Altos Park in Albuquerque close to opening

  23-05-2023 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new softball complex at Los Altos Park is almost done. The huge park at Lomas and Eubank faced some construction hurdles over the past couple of years. Crews have been here all day, installing fences and prepping the softball fields. Parks and Recreation said the opening day is right around the corner. "This is one of our oldest, most heavily used, and busiest parks in the whole city and after 60 or 70 years, you know, it really needed som
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobo Men's Basketball adds Isaac Mushila

  23-05-2023 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- Isaac Mushila is the latest addition out of the transfer portal to join Richard Pitino and his UNM Lobo Men's Basketball team. He will have one year of eligibility at New Mexico.
  The 6'5" and 208-pound transfer forward helped to lead Texas A&M to an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Mushila scored 16 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a loss to top-seed Alabama. He picked up first-team all-Southland Conference honors last year and was the men's basketball Stud
  
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• Former Otero County Commissioner facing criminal charges

  23-05-2023 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin is in trouble again. The founder of the political organization "Cowboys for Trump" is facing three charges of criminal trespass and two counts of harassment after an incident earlier this year.According to a criminal complaint, Griffin asked a man from Maryland to renovate a home on his mother's property in exchange for room and board.Story continues below:Crime: Lea County officials arrest alleged magic mushroom dealer
  
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• Mesa Chivato undergoes prescribed burn

  23-05-2023 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A prescribed burn is taking place on Mesa Chivato. The area is about 50 miles, or 80 miles by car, northwest of Albuquerque.
  According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Mesa Chivato Prescribed Fire will last through June 2.
  Smoke may be visible from Highway 550, and the burn is expected to take five to seven days. Signs for the burn are posted on Hwy 550 and BLM Road 1103. To make sure the fire stays where it's supposed to, BLM will monitor the area.Story
  
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• After months on the run, New Mexico sex offender arrested in Texas

  23-05-2023 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted sex offender from New Mexico, Ralph David Vasquez, has been captured in Texas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The man was on the run and was supposed to report to the New Mexico Department of Corrections in July 2022, the Marshals Service said. When can New Mexicans expect their 2023 rebate check?He was supposed to serve nine years behind bars after being convicted of criminal sexual penetration, battery, and false imprisonment. Whe
  
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• Video: Man steals deputy's car, crashes into New Mexico State Police vehicle

  23-05-2023 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Chaos unfolded on the night of Sunday, April 30, as authorities claimed 20-year-old Abraham Quezada led them on a chase, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Video shows the events that led to Quezada being charged with two counts of aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. Don’t miss these 2023 stargazing events, visible from New MexicoOn the night of April 30, officials reported Quezada
  
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• Storm chances continue for northern, eastern New Mexico this week

  23-05-2023 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather will be returning to New Mexico this week, but storms will continue for northern and eastern parts of the state.
  Scattered storms are back Monday across New Mexico, with drier air in the southwestern part of the state. Warmer weather has also returned Monday to many areas. However, we will begin a warming and drying trend for most of the state.
  Drier air will be pushing in from the southwest this week, battling with more moist air in the eastern half of New Mexico. This will set up
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court gives judges guidance on holding people before trial

  23-05-2023 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The New Mexico Supreme Court handed down an opinion that gives judges guidance on how to decide whether defendants facing felonies should stay behind bars until trial. Pre-trial detention rulings have been controversial; many hope Monday's guidance will bring clarity.9-year-old boy deemed a hero after saving cousins from New Mexico house fireThe guidance tells judges to consider the defendant and the case as a whole before deciding whether or not to release them
  
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• 9-year-old boy deemed a hero after saving cousins from New Mexico house fire

  23-05-2023 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 9-year-old boy is being called a hero after he saved his cousins' life. His grandmother said a school drill is what guided him to save his family members from a house fire. Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?Asaya Chavez helped his grandmother save his cousins from a life-altering house fire. It all happened in a split second. Chavez said he noticed something was wrong and quickly went to his grandmother who was babysitting them on Saturday.&ld
  
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• Free veterans property tax clinic in Albuquerque

  23-05-2023 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Navigating tax filings can be a tricky endeavor. But on Wednesday, May 24, there will be a free event to help veterans file for a property tax break.The New Mexico Department of Veteran Services (NM DVS) and several Bernalillo County leaders will host a free clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center at 9800 Fourth St. NW. The event will focus on helping veterans and unmarried widows with property tax filings, includi
  
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