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• New Mexico's 65+ demographic growing

  25-05-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The population in New Mexico is growing, according to recent census data, but it also shows our population is getting older. The most recent report shows that the population in the state grew nearly three percent from 2010 to 2020.The report also shows that people 65 years old and up grew by more than 43%. That makes New Mexico the thirteenth-ranked state in the country for the percentage of retirement-age citizens. Thirty-three counties in New Mexico saw an increa
  
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• Albuquerque Public School Board approves record $2.16 billion budget

  25-05-2023 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Despite declining enrollment Albuquerque Public Schools will have a record budget in the coming year topping $2B which is a 12% budget increase. The district chalks a lot of it up to rising salaries and more classroom time. In case you missed it: What New Mexico lawmakers did for schools in 2023“I just want to applaud the taxpayers out there and thank them for funding a $2.16 billion dollar budget for our 68,900 kids,” said APS Board Member Peggy Mull
  
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• Bernalillo County gives free pool passes to kids

  25-05-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Community leaders are once again trying to keep kids out of the arroyos and in their local public pools. "Every year, the ditches and flood banks in Albuquerque prove to be dangerous and oftentimes, fatal. That's why we're here, and like Josh said, prevention is what we're talking about and prevention is the key," says Lt. Jason Fejar with Albuquerque Fire Rescue.For the 28th year, the Ditch and Water Safety Task Force kicked off its annual Swim and Play pro
  
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• Stranded kayakers rescued from the Rio Grande by APD and AFR

  25-05-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, May 24, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department's Collateral Open Space Unit rescued a female kayaker who was stranded in the Rio Grande. During the rescue, officers located a male kayaker who got stuck during his rescue attempt on the first kayaker.What Happened?At around 10 p.m., the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office notified APD Officers of a kayaker stranded in the middle of the river near Siphon Beach. Officers and an Albuquerq
  
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• Stranded kayakers rescued from the Rio Grande, APD and AFR

  25-05-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, May 24, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department's Collateral Open Space Unit rescued a female kayaker who was stranded in the Rio Grande. During the rescue, officers located a male kayaker who got stuck during his rescue attempt on the first kayaker.What Happened?At around 10 p.m., the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office notified APD Officers of a kayaker stranded in the middle of the river near Siphon Beach. Officers and an Albuquerq
  
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• Very Large Array research helps NASA spot polar cyclone on Uranus

  25-05-2023 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scientists with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration say they have evidence of a polar cyclone on the planet Uranus. They say the findings came from research that started back in 2015 at the Very Large Array (VLA) near Socorro.NASA says the findings confirm a truth about planets with a substantial atmosphere – planets, whether they are made up mostly of rock or gas, swirling vortexes appear at their poles. According to a press release, NASA's Voy
  
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• Woman receives suspended sentence for 2022 arson in Socorro

  25-05-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Erica Wiesen will not serve time after pleading guilty to a string of fires in Socorro in February 2022. Those fires destroyed nine vehicles and damaged several houses. Investigators said Wiesen started the fires after a fight with her boyfriend and appeared to be high on drugs at the time. Albuquerque man sentenced to 25 years in prison for gun crimes, carjackingWiesen faced up to six years in prison but Judge Mercedes Murphy suspended her sentence. She wi
  
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• U.S. Border Patrol agents honor fallen comrades

  25-05-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Border agents on Thursday honored their fallen comrades with a floral offering, reading of their names out loud and firing a 21-gun salute at the National Border Patrol Museum in Northeast El Paso.One hundred and fifty-three agents have died on the job since the U.S. Border Patrol was created in 1924 in circumstances as diverse as being run over by smugglers to succumbing to heat exhaustion in the desert to perishing in rollover accidents during pursuits.El
  
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• The solar eclipses are coming, what can Albuquerque expect?

  25-05-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two upcoming solar eclipses will be visible from New Mexico this year, and Albuquerque will be quite the hub for space discussions. The American Astronomical Society's (AAS) Solar Eclipse Task Force and Nasa's PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission are pairing up to put on a free public presentation in The Duke City.When Are the Eclipses?Annular EclipseAn annular eclipse, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, creating a “rin
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 25 years in prison for gun crimes, carjacking

  25-05-2023 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Freddy Granger, an Albuquerque man with a long criminal history, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for two federal cases last year. On June 9, 2022, Granger sold an AR-15, revolver, and 25 rounds of ammo to undercover Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agents outside of the Walmart on San Mateo for $1,500.Man breaks into Northeast Heights businesses through the roofFour days later, Granger was in Carlsbad when an officer pulled him over. He gave
  
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• What happens to Social Security checks if the government defaults?

  25-05-2023 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Phoenix retiree Saundra Cole has been watching the news about the debt limit negotiations in Washington with dismay — and limiting her air conditioning use to save money just in case her monthly Social Security check is delayed due to a default.For her, air conditioning is no small thing in a city where the average daily high hits 94 degrees in May. If the government can't make good on its obligations, she says, “I would be devastated.”“W
  
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• What New Mexico events are going on for Memorial Day 2023?

  25-05-2023 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This Memorial Day in New Mexico, there are many events to put on your calendar to honor those who have died serving our country and to celebrate the holiday. Below is a list of some places around the state that are hosting special events. Don’t miss these 2023 stargazing events, visible from New MexicoMemorial Day EventsAlamogordo
  Memorial Day Madness – Take part in golfing at the Desert Lakes Golf Course in Alamogordo. $50 plus a green fee, register by
  
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• Increased storm threat in eastern New Mexico

  25-05-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms will develop along the dry line in eastern New Mexico and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains by around 3 p.m., and push eastward to Texas by around 11 p.m.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Former ROTC instructor sentenced for raping teenAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque wants to double the number of speed cameras across the metroEnvironment: National Park Service restricts unofficial access to Petroglyph National MonumentNew Mexico: New Mexico sees 48% surge in hom
  
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• Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad kicks off 2023 season

  25-05-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is kicking off its 2023 season over Memorial Day weekend. The Railroad says its early ticket sales have been record-setting and opening Memorial Day weekend is sold out.Texas man living his dream conducting the Cumbres and Toltec RailroadEven though opening weekend is sold out, local merchants and non profits will be holding a fair at the Chama Depot. C&TSRR is the nations longest steam railroad, it travels between Chama,
  
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• Twilight Tours return to Albuquerque BioPark

  25-05-2023 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Guests are invited to visit the Albuquerque BioPark after dark and get a look at the animal nightlife. The BioPark is beginning its Twilight Tours at the zoo starting June 6, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Albuquerque man convicted after bringing gun to school, causing lockdownThe tours will highlight some of the nocturnal behaviors of zoo animals. Guests will take tours in small groups led by a tour guide. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids/seniors. Tickets mu
  
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• Alamogordo residents might see cloudy water, officials say

  25-05-2023 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Alamogordo is putting residents on notice that they might see cloudy water coming from their taps. But they say the water should be safe.The city says residents in the southwest portion of the city might be seeing milky or cloudy water, but it's likely just 'entrained air.' If the water clears up after sitting for a few seconds, it's a sign that air bubbles were clouding your water. Rivers in New Mexico flowing at triple, quadruple last year&rsquo
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted after bringing gun to school, causing lockdown

  25-05-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An jury has found an Albuquerque man guilty of bringing a gun to Rio Grande High School in 2022. They convicted Frankie Esquibel of multiple charges, including assaulting a school employee.In April 2022, Esquibel showed up in a staff parking lot at the school, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. School staff says he was a former student who then threatened them and claimed to be armed. The school was plac
  
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• Some US cities may be at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer

  25-05-2023 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. health officials are aiming to prevent a repeat of last year’s outbreaks.Mpox infections exploded early in the summer of 2022 in the wake of Pride gatherings. More than 30,000 U.S. cases were reported last year, most of them spread during sexual contact between gay and bisexual men. About 40 people died.With Pride events planned across the country in the coming weeks, health officials and event organizers say they are o
  
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• Headliners for 2023 Roswell UFO Festival announced

  25-05-2023 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The bands headlining the 2023 UFO Festival in Roswell has been announced. There will be live music on the evenings of Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1 at DeBremond Field on West 11th Street between Orth Richardson and North Pennsylvania avenues.Country music trio Runaway Jane headlines Saturday night. They've opened for such artists as Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. In 2018, their single "Buy My Own Drinks" got into the top five on the Medi
  
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• 'Burn after reading' letter: Brian Laundrie's mother offered shovel, garbage bags to dispose of body if needed

  25-05-2023 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Brian Laundrie's mother, Roberta, offered her son a shovel and garbage bags if he needed to dispose of a body, according to the letter obtained by Gabby Petito's family after a judge's ruling Wednesday in Florida.The infamous "burn after reading" letter, which had become a focal point of the civil lawsuit filed by Petito's family against the Laundries and their attorney Steven Bertolino, was released to WFLA by the Petito family Wednesday evening. The release comes af
  
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• Albuquerque police stepping up distracted driving phone use patrols

  25-05-2023 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) says they will start targeted enforcement on people using their phones while driving.
  From Saturday, May 27 to Friday, June 2, the APD will run a 'zero-tolerance' operation. That means that in between responding to 911 calls, police will be looking for distracted drivers. City settles lawsuit for wrongfully jailing Albuquerque teen in murder case“This is about improving the quality of life for the Albuquerqu
  
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• Simply the best: A look back at Tina Turner's Texas performances

  25-05-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 25, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- She was simply the best: Legendary R&B, rock and soul singer Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at the age of 83. A staple whose multi-decade career led to more than 100 million records sold, 12 Grammy Awards and a two-time membership in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Turner also graced Austin several times throughout her illustrative career. Video: Tina Turner performs in Albuq
  
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• Bipartisan immigration bill faces political headwinds, analyst says

  25-05-2023 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The mayor of El Paso is thanking two members of Congress for collaborating on bipartisan immigration reform and said their bill addresses “critical deficiencies” in the current system.Oscar Leeser on Wednesday said the nation’s immigration system is “broken” and that now is the time for a compromise.The Dignity Act of 2023 co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Florida, and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, would give 10 m
  
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• Here's what's new on Netflix in June

  25-05-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsNETFLIX CRACKDOWN ON PASSWORD SHARING: HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL MISS IF YOU DON'T UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNTIN THIS ARTICLE:
  Samsung 55-Inch Class QLED Outdoor The Terrace 4K Smart TVAnker Nebula Capsule Max Mini ProjectorOwlenz 150-Inch Projector Screen
  It started as a great plan. You subscribe to Netflix and everyone in your home gets a free account. Now, the kids have grown up, moved away and started their own families. But
  
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• Learn to rock with New Mexico Rock 101 Music Academy

  25-05-2023 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rock 101 New Mexico Music Academy teaches new skills to musicians of all levels. The year-round academy offers one-on-one lessons, group lessons, band rehearsals, and even summer sessions.Lessons are offered both online, via Zoom, and in person at the academy's location at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Candelaria Road. The academy teaches students from ages three to 18 broken up into age groups – Freebirds, for ages three to six, Young Guns, for
  
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• Highest-rated cajun restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Yelp

  25-05-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) From backyard boils with tables full of crawfish to the larger-than-life pots of spicy Jambalaya simmering over an open flame, Cajun food is definitely one that leaves your mouth happy and your system full of flavor. It's also the kind of food built around community. Dishes that are predicated on the concept of the more the merrier and cooked with the intention of bringing people together. It's the kind of food where you taste the love from every spoonful of spice stirred in. Who has t
  
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• Live snakes featured in White Sands Full Moon Night

  25-05-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – White Sands National Park is hosting its first Full Moon Night event of 2023 on Sunday, June 4. Bob Meyers, from the American International Rattlesnake Museum, will present a live snake program for guests at the event. Man breaks into Northeast Heights businesses through the roofMeyers will showcase a variety of snakes native to the southern New Mexico and White Sands area. He will talk about different myths about snakes, how to recognize species, snake
  
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• Highest-rated restaurants for tacos in Albuquerque, according to Yelp

  25-05-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Depending on who you ask, tacos are more than just a quick snack you can grab off a truck for lunch. They're an experience. One that allows the chef to layer flavor and textures—from the fresh crunch of the cilantro and onions to the smoked heat of roasted chiles cavorting with the savory delight of your protein of choice—all onto one delicious tortilla, freshly crisped over an open flame…sorry is anyone else hungry?Story continues below:Crime: Well-known Albuquerq
  
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• Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight takes off from New Mexico's Spaceport

  25-05-2023 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M. (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic is underway with its plan to send another crew of six people to suborbital space over New Mexico Thursday. On Twitter, the company announced takeoff at 9:17 a.m. this morning from Spaceport America with an aircraft carrying the VSS (Virgin Spaceship) Unity into the skies.
  The process is expected to take over an hour from takeoff to landing. The spaceflight will mark the first time Virgin Galactic has flown passengers to weightlessness over N
  
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• Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 reaches space after launch from New Mexico's Spaceport

  25-05-2023 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M. (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic is reporting a successful test flight over New Mexico, after send another crew of six people to suborbital space Thursday. On Twitter, the company announced a successful takeoff at 9:17 a.m., spaceflight at 10:27 a.m., a "smooth" landing at 10:37 a.m. this morning from Spaceport America with an aircraft carrying the VSS (Virgin Spaceship) Unity into the skies.
  The spaceflight marks the first time Virgin Galactic has flown passengers to weigh
  
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• State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights

  25-05-2023 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As the federal government cracks down on child labor violations, some state lawmakers are embracing legislation to let children work longer hours and in more hazardous occupations.The legislators, mostly Republicans, argue that relaxing child labor laws could ease nationwide labor shortages.But child welfare advocates worry the measures represent a coordinated push to scale back hard-won protections for minors.“The consequences are potentially disastrou
  
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• Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products

  25-05-2023 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.Now that status is tarnished after it removed some LGBTQ+-themed products and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees’ well-being.Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer’s reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+
  
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• HEAL Plus NM hosts free LGBTQ+ family-friendly picnic in Albuquerque

  25-05-2023 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Coming up on Saturday, May 27, HEAL+NM, a Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans, will host a queer and trans family picnic. The event will be held at Bataan Memorial Park on Tulane Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The picnic will include free lunch, field games, a circus, music, and free family portraits. The gathering is a safe space for queer and trans families to meet and socialize. Plant Powered Events hosts Albuquerque Vegan Village Pop-Up MarketThe
  
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• Tastykake product recalled due to undeclared allergen

  25-05-2023 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- Flower Foods Inc. announced Wednesday that it is recalling some of its Tastykake products because they contained undeclared peanuts.According to the Georgia-based company, certain packages of Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes are being voluntarily recalled after it was discovered they contained Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes.
  If consumed, an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts can cause a life-threatening reaction. So far, no illnesses or incidents have been reported. Albu
  
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• Plant Powered Events hosts Albuquerque Vegan Village Pop-Up Market

  25-05-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, May 27, Plant Powered Events will host a Vegan Village Pop-Up Market with a variety of vendors for an evening of food, music, drinks, and more. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The ABQ Collective on Eubank Boulevard.The event will consist entirely of vegan food options, but non-vegans are more than welcome to come and enjoy. Live music, by DJ Nalgona Superstar and the band Baracutanga, will be played throughout the evening. Iso
  
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• What New Mexico places will be closed for Memorial Day 2023?

  25-05-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – To honor the fallen men and women who served our country, many places will be closed for Memorial Day. The holiday, which is coming up on Monday, May 29, will cause the following closures around New Mexico. Who has the best burgers near New Mexico, according to YelpMemorial Day Closures
  Albuquerque closures311 Community Contact CenterABQ RIDE bus & Sun VanAlbuquerque MuseumAnimal Welfare Everday Adoption Center, Eastside Shelter, Westside Shelter *Lucky Pa
  
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• Isotopes celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month, service members, family

  25-05-2023 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have a handful of fun and family-friendly events coming up. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to celebrate, the Isotopes are hosting an AAPI night tomorrow, Friday, May 26.Alongside Friday's ballgame, there will be a camo hat giveaway, specialty food options, traditional drumming by Bushido Kenkyukai, drum lessons from a local shop, and other performances throughout the game. Don't miss the ballpar
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of kidnapping, beating and tasing woman

  25-05-2023 15:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man has been arrested and accused of kidnapping a woman, tasing her and threatening to kill her. Police responded to the area of I-40 and Atrisco Vista Wednes day afternoon to reports of a man seen dragging and beating a woman.City settles lawsuit for wrongfully jailing Albuquerque teen in murder caseThe woman told detectives she had been dating 39-year-old Larry Gallegos. She said he attacked her last Monday, knocking her out. She said he hel
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: City settlement, Affordable housing, More storms to the east, Residents speak out, NASA project

  25-05-2023 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Man breaks into Northeast Heights businesses through the roofCity of Albuquerque wants to double the number of speed camerasSandoval County Commission bans residents from feeding wild horsesNational Park Service restricts unofficial access to Petroglyph National MonumentAlbuquerque police to target gun crimes near schoolsVirgin Galactic’s Thursday spaceflight “is a go” from New MexicoChirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parro
  
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• Severe storms to hit eastern New Mexico again

  25-05-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is a quiet morning across the state, and skies will be mostly to partly sunny through the morning and midday. Storms will develop along the dry line this afternoon, by around 3 PM, and push eastward to Texas by around 10 PM.
  Forecast Continues Below
  KRQE Investigates: ‘He was a good man’: Guilt-ridden Roswell man confesses to killing landlord in 2008Albuquerque: Albuquerque Police Department cracks down on people standing in mediansLocal: Aztec resid
  
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• Highest-rated Southern restaurants in Albuquerque, according to Yelp

  25-05-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Just travel below the Mason-Dixon Line, but don't go any further than Texas to try some of the most mouthwatering comfort food: Southern food.Southern dishes are a vital part of American cuisine. There's a variety of popular Southern dishes, from the delicious crunchiness of fried chicken to the thick and spicy sauce of Louisiana's etouffee. Who has the best burgers near New Mexico, according to YelpWhat's unique about these comfort food meals is that multiple ethnic and cultural gro
  
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• Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs

  25-05-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) — The 24 bright green baby parrots began chirping and bobbing their heads the second anyone neared the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March.The Central American natives, seized from a smuggler at Miami International Airport, are being raised by the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation — a round-the-clock effort that includes five hand feedings a day in a room filled with large cages.A pair of young red-lored Amazon parrots investigate
  
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• Traveling this summer? Expect big prices and big crowds

  25-05-2023 13:13 via krqe.com
  
  The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead of fly. Others are finding different money-saving sacrifices.Stephanie Hanrahan thought she'd save money by planning ahead for her daughter's birthday trip to Disney World in Florida. Instead, it
  
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• Tornado touches down in eastern New Mexico Wednesday, storms continue overnight

  25-05-2023 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  A large tornado moved through eastern New Mexico Wednesday evening. Afternoon storm chances continue in the eastern half of the state through the end of the week.At least one tornado touched down Curry county Wednesday evening, moving close to the towns of Grady and Broadview and north of Clovis. A confirmed, large and dangerous rain-wrapped tornado passed over Highway 209 north of Clovis area, but weakened before it moved into Clovis. Damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall also fel
  
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• Sandoval County Commission bans residents from feeding wild horses

  25-05-2023 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A decision to ban residents from feeding wild horses in Placitas has some people cheering and others devastated. During a heated meeting Wednesday night, Sandoval County Commissioners voted on two measures setting new rules for who can feed the horses.National Park Service restricts unofficial access to Petroglyph National MonumentDozens of residents showed up Wednesday night in opposition to the proposal but officials maintained something needed to be d
  
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• International District residents want old Walmart to become another grocery store

  25-05-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been more than two months since the Walmart on San Mateo near Central closed its doors. People who once shopped there are still scrambling to get their groceries elsewhere.
  "Now, instead of one trip to this Walmart because it's really close to my house, I make two trips on the bus to get the same stuff and have to go different places."Well-known Albuquerque flea market reaches breaking point with crime, vandalism"There's been other closures of small-dol
  
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• Man breaks into Northeast Heights businesses through the roof

  25-05-2023 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Owners of businesses in a busy area of the Northeast Heights, say they wouldn't be surprised if the same thief struck again overnight. They say he's hit at least five businesses this past week, and they're hoping the video will help catch him. Well-known Albuquerque flea market reaches breaking point with crime, vandalism“So it was very unfortunate he did both of those businesses, you know, within probably 24 hours or less.”Another Albuquerq
  
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• City of Albuquerque wants to double the number of speed cameras across the metro

  25-05-2023 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More speed cameras could soon be popping up on Albuquerque streets. During the State of the City on Saturday, Mayor Tim Keller said he wants to double the number of speed cameras. Albuquerque police to target gun crimes near schoolsRight now, there are 17 across the city. The city told News 13 that in the last year, there have been more than 62,000 violations with roughly $2.7M in fines collected so far.
  
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• Indiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day

  25-05-2023 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park.The National Park Service said Wednesday the 36-year-old from Westfield died May 14 while trying to hike to the Colorado River and back in a day. She was found unconscious on the Bright Angel Trail above the Three-Mile Resthouse. Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject itHer name was not included in a ne
  
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• Trader Joe's coffee product recalled due to potential glass

  25-05-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) -- Trader Joe's Instant Cold Brew Coffee has been recalled due to potential glass inside the container, the company said in an email Wednesday. Trader Joe's says all products have been removed from its shelves.Those who have the product with expiration date codes 6/13/2024, 11/26/2024, and 12/30/2024 are asked not to use them. Instant Cold Brew Coffee with those expiration dates "may contain glass." Van Leeuwen recalls 4K+ ice cream pintsAs of Wednesday, no injuries have been re
  
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