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• Man linked to shootings at lawmakers' homes makes first federal court appearance

  01-06-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Demetrio Trujillo, one of the men charged in connection to the shootings at Democratic leaders' homes made his first appearance in court Thursday. Judge John Robbenhaar ordered Trujillo held until his pretrial detention hearing. Luis Talamantes sentenced to life in prison for Jacque Vigil murderTrujillo, along with his son Jose Trujillo, are accused of helping failed Republican candidate Soloman Pena plan and carry out attacks on four elected officials' home
  
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• Man connected to shootings at Democratic lawmakers' homes makes first appearance in federal court

  01-06-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Demetrio Trujillo, one of the men charged in connection to the shootings at Democratic leaders' homes made his first appearance in court Thursday. Judge John Robbenhaar ordered Trujillo held until his pretrial detention hearing. Luis Talamantes sentenced to life in prison for Jacque Vigil murderTrujillo, along with his son Jose Trujillo, are accused of helping failed Republican candidate Soloman Pena plan and carry out attacks on four elected officials' home
  
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• Shuttle service back up at Bandelier National Monument

  01-06-2023 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Bandelier National Monument will begin its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 14, 2023. The shuttle will board visitors from the White Rock Visitor Center from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.“We are pleased to offer this service to our visitors as in past summers,” says Superintendent
  Patrick Suddath. “This is one of our busiest times of the year. Parking and traffic congestion in
  Frijoles Canyon is a chronic issue and the shuttle
  
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• APS discrimination lawsuit over 'bloody Indian' comment allowed to move forward

  01-06-2023 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A discrimination lawsuit between Albuquerque Public Schools, a former teacher and a former high school student will move forward after a recent decision by the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The lawsuit surrounds a high-profile incident where the former teacher is accused of cutting one student's hair and making a racial remark to another student.The dispute dates back to October 2018 at Cibola High School. During a class on Halloween, then-English teache
  
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• West Mesa Aquatic Center celebrates reopening for 25th anniversary

  01-06-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The West Mesa Aquatic Center has undergone renovations and is ready for its 2023 season. The center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reopening to welcome the outdoor pool season on June 1, 2023.The facility spent around $3 million on upgrades for the center. Renovations have been made to the indoor and outdoor play areas, slides, the scoreboard and timing system at the Olympic pool, and more. What water activities can you do in New Mexico?The cent
  
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• Red River mayor: Annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally will not return

  01-06-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Red River mayor Linda Calhoun said their annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally will not return. She told News 13 that in light of Saturday's deadly shooting, the city doesn't think it's appropriate to invite motorcycle gang members to come to Red River. She said the city does not tolerate the type of behavior that puts community members and guests in danger. New Mexico bans oil and gas leasing near schoolsGoing forward, they're planning a different Memorial Day
  
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• Wear orange this weekend in honor of gun violence survivors

  01-06-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is joining a nationwide campaign to honor survivors of gun violence through Wear Orange Weekend. This weekend, June 2 to 4, people will be wearing orange to raise awareness of the impact of gun violence in America.In 2021, there were 578 firearm-related deaths in New Mexico alone, making the state third in the nation for age-adjusted firearm mortality rates, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH). New Mexico also ranks as one of the highe
  
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• White Sands National Park hosting live snake program on May 4

  01-06-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer time in New Mexico means White Sands National Park is beginning their full moon night program and the first event is slated to happen May 4. The park will host Bob Myers from the International Rattle Snake Museum who will present a live snake program. New Mexico bans oil and gas leasing near schoolsMyers will highlight a variety of non-venomous and venomous snakes native to southern New Mexico and will handle them in a safe and humane manner. He will a
  
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• White Sands National Park hosting live snake program on June 4

  01-06-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer time in New Mexico means White Sands National Park is beginning their full moon night program and the first event is slated to happen May 4. The park will host Bob Myers from the International Rattle Snake Museum who will present a live snake program. New Mexico bans oil and gas leasing near schoolsMyers will highlight a variety of non-venomous and venomous snakes native to southern New Mexico and will handle them in a safe and humane manner. He will a
  
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• New Mexico high school students can apply to see inside the FBI

  01-06-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's one thing to see the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in movies and TV, but there is more to the high-powered law enforcement agency than what is shown on the screen. High school students have a chance to look behind the curtain.The 2023 FBI Teen Academy is accepting applications. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023. Five firefighters received electric shocks in Las Cruces blaze"FBI special agents and support personnel will provide lively p
  
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• Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation

  01-06-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — President Joe Biden fell while on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation.Thursday, Biden was in Colorado Springs for the USAFA graduation which he attended as the commencement speaker. Mother of missing 5-year-old arrested after human remains found
  In a video at the ceremony, Biden shakes the hands of one of the cadets who received their diploma and appears to trip over a black sandbag and fall onto the stage. He is then helped up by at least three Air Force officia
  
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• Santa Fe Artists Market returns

  01-06-2023 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Artists Market is now hosting its 14th season, this is a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for local juried artists to sell their fine art and crafts in one of Santa Fe's most popular locations.Taos competing for best small town with a big art scene, vote nowTourists from across the country and around the world enjoy Santa Fe's best in pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, furniture, textiles, and more. Enjoy fine art a
  
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• Free summer food service program is back again in Albuquerque

  01-06-2023 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Summer Food Service program is back again this summer to help out children under the age of 18 in Albuquerque. Beginning on June 5, parks, churches, non-profits, and apartment complexes will serve free breakfast, lunch, or both. Starting on June 12, community centers will begin meal service as well. The free meals will be available at 95 sites this year.The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is adm
  
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• Trash collection hike for non-ABQ Bernalillo County residents starts July 1

  01-06-2023 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The cost of many daily necessities is rising. And now, trash collection costs are rising too.Trash and recycling services by Waste Management will rise by 6% starting July 1. The increase will impact Bernalillo County residents outside of the city of Albuquerque. Rail Runner passengers can see Shakespeare excerpts while traveling between ABQ and Santa FeStarting July 1, service rates will be:ServiceCostFrequency1 trash & 1 recycle$58.97Quarter
  
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• Flash flooding threats for parts of New Mexico Thursday

  01-06-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms are moving northeast through northern New Mexico, central and far eastern New Mexico. There are flash flood warnings for the Cerro Pelado burn scar in the Jemez Mountains, and in Curry County.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Feds charge Solomon Peña, accomplices in shootings at Albuquerque elected leaders’ homesEntertainment: Rail Runner passengers can see Shakespeare excerpts while traveling between ABQ and Santa FeResources: Where is the next c
  
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• New Mexico Attorney General files lawsuit against companies for use of "forever chemicals"

  01-06-2023 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has filed a lawsuit against major manufacturing companies. The lawsuit accuses them of contaminating New Mexico's natural resources.
  Story continues below:Local: Two women accuse former employer South Valley Care Center of age discriminationAlbuquerque: Barelas Park awaits ‘phase 2’ of long-awaited makeoverNew Mexico: Safety concerns leave UNM men’s basketball games against NMSU up in the airEnvironment
  
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• New Mexico bans oil and gas leasing near schools

  01-06-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Land Commissioner is banning oil and gas leasing on lads within a mile of schools. Thursday, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced the executive order that will restrict leasing until further notice.What water activities can you do in New Mexico?The order will also mandate that the state land office review all existing oil and gas leases to ensure they are in compliance. Commissioner Garcia Richard cited her background
  
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• Prescribed burn in Cibola National Forest to continue

  01-06-2023 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (KRQE) – A prescribed burn in the Cibola National Forest is set to continue. The Chato Prescribed Fire, which began on May 28 will have planned ignitions continue as early as Friday, June 2 due to a predicted window of favorable weather. Prescribed burn scheduled south of Tres PiedrasThe burn will focus on the remaining 80 acres of the planned 214-acre Red Canyon Restoration Project. The burn unit is north of FR 253 along the forest boundary, just west of Manzano Lan
  
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• What water activities can you do in New Mexico?

  01-06-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is not a state known for its abundance of water. However, there are still plenty of water activities available in the Land of Enchantment.
  For the adventurours, there are plenty of trips available to raft the rapids or kayak. However, there are also some more relaxing options, like stand-up paddleboarding or slow river floats. If you are looking to enjoy some time in the water this summer, here are some options: Don’t miss these 2023 stargazing eve
  
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• Biden tells US Air Force Academy graduates their leadership needed in increasingly confusing world

  01-06-2023 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday thanked U.S. Air Force Academy graduates for choosing “service over self” but said they now have the “great privilege” of leading in a world that will only get more confusing in the years to come.“Graduates, you made a noble choice to lead a life of service,” Biden told more than 900 cadets in remarks on the sun-splashed field at Falcon Stadium in Colorado. “Now you also shoulder a grea
  
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• Santo Domingo man indicted on sexual abuse, child porn charges

  01-06-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santo Domingo man was charged on May 24 with sexual abuse of a minor and receiving child pornography. Jordian Pacheco, 32, was arrested in January 2021 when officers found him in a minor's closet.Court records say on January 10, 2021, Navajo police responded to a call of a woman claiming a man was hiding in her daughter's closet. When officers arrived, they found Pacheco who told them his name was "Scott Nieto," that he was 18 years old, and that his mothe
  
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• New Mexico judge agrees to pause abortion lawsuit

  01-06-2023 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an ongoing legal battle over access to abortion medication, a New Mexico district court judge has ordered a pause on one lawsuit. Fifth Judicial District Judge Lea A. Kirksey handed down the decision Wednesday, ordering a stay in the case between an Eastern New Mexico city and top state officials.In April 2023, the City of Eunice's filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico governor and others over a new state law set to go into effect in June. The law, House B
  
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• '80s pop sensation Tiffany involved in accident on Tennessee highway: 'Extremely lucky'

  01-06-2023 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE (NEXSTAR) –  Tiffany, the singer responsible for hit songs such as “Could’ve Been” and “I Think We’re Alone Now” in the late '80s, was involved in what could’ve been a "major accident" on a Tennessee highway last week.A representative for the singer, whose full name is Tiffany Darwish, confirmed to Nexstar that Tiffany was traveling through Nashville when a tire rolled under her car.“Last week, Tiffany was driving on [Interstat
  
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• LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

  01-06-2023 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the U.S. and some parts of the world, a season intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against attacks on hard-won civil rights gains.This year’s Pride takes place in a contentious political climate in which some state legislators have sought to ban drag shows, prohibit gender-affirming care and limit how teachers can talk about sexuality and gender in the classroo
  
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• Is your name on the 2023 hurricane list?

  01-06-2023 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) – June 1 may mark just the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, but this year's hurricane names are already set.
  The World Meteorological Organization decided on the list of 21 names. When a tropical storm strengthens to wind speeds of 39 mph or higher, it gets a name from the list, starting in alphabetical order.There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only 21 names chosen. The letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are all left off because the
  
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• Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce awarding over $100,000 in scholarships

  01-06-2023 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Foundation is awarding over $100,000 in scholarships to students across the region. The foundation's Excellence in Education program will be awarding 91 scholarships in total for students higher education. What does New Mexico law say about tinted license plate covers?Five select students will also be presented memorial scholarships in honor of esteemed chamber members. The scholarships will be presented Thursday at t
  
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• Albuquerque graduates to be honored by bike club

  01-06-2023 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of local graduates will be honored by their bike club Thursday. The graduates are participating in the Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club. Holloman Air Force Base tests new robotic dogsAs part of the program, students receive a bike and a new bike kit. With the help of volunteers from Albuquerque's lowrider community, the students customize their bikes. Thursday, the club will present two participating graduates with they bikes they built. The ev
  
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• Albuquerque graduates honored by bike club

  01-06-2023 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community leaders honored two high school seniors Thursday morning who participated in a two-wheeled tour-de-force. Students on the west side are finishing up at the Duke City Leadership Bike Club. Where is the next car show in New Mexico?As part of the program, students receive a bike and a new bike kit. With the help of volunteers from Albuquerque's lowrider community, the students customize their bikes. "Each one got a lowrider bike to build. And the bike
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Federal charges, Security concerns, Scattered storms, Workplace complaints, Graduates honored

  01-06-2023 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Holloman Air Force Base tests new robotic dogsGeneral court-martialed for forcibly kissing sister-in-law in New Mexico is demotedLuis Talamantes sentenced to life in prison for Jacque Vigil murderCarson National Forest sets out new rule for campingAlbuquerque police arrest man after using tattoo to identify himFormer NM United forward Devon Sandoval is in Van Tate’s Sports OfficeCoast Guard suspends search for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coastLatest Rus
  
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• Scattered storms and flooding threat Thursday for parts of New Mexico

  01-06-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and thunderstorms continue to push through eastern New Mexico this morning, leaving behind flooded roadways in the east plains. More storms will push through the east plains, northeast highlands and Four Corners throughout the morning, as storms from along outflow boundaries and as a low pressure center moves into the Four Corners.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Feds charge Solomon Peña, accomplices in shootings at Albuquerque elected leaders’
  
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• Holloman Air Force Base tests new robotic dogs

  01-06-2023 13:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Holloman Air Force Base is testing out new four-legged technology. The base has two new robotic dogs that will work alongside their service members. "I've been in 15 and a half years and while I know technology was growing, I did not expect to ever see this in my lifetime while wearing the uniform," says Technical Sergeant Benjamin Kent, U.S. Air Force.  Cafe in Santa Fe features new robot busserIt's called the "Vision-60" ground robot or more simpl
  
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• Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck buy $60M Beverly Hills mega-mansion

  01-06-2023 12:11 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Welcome to the neighborhood.
  After two years of house-hunting, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have purchased a new home together in Beverly Hills for a cool $60,850,000.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s new Beverly Hills home purchased for $60,850,000 on May 31, 2023. (KTLA)Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s new Beverly Hills home purchased for $60,850,000 on May 31, 2023. (KTLA)Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s new Beverly Hills home purchased for $60,850,000 on May 31, 2
  
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• How to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the freeze ends this summer

  01-06-2023 11:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.If Congress approves a debt ceiling deal negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, payments will resume in late August, ending any lingering hope of a further extension of the pause that started during the COVID pandemic. Even if the deal falls thro
  
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• Thunderstorms continue in eastern New Mexico overnight

  01-06-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  The threat for severe weather will continue into Wednesday night across eastern New Mexico. A couple tornadoes, large hail, strong winds and heavy rain will continue to be possible.It was an active severe weather day across eastern New Mexico, with multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. Storms will stick around eastern and northern New Mexico overnight into Thursday morning. While the risk for severe weather is low, heavy rain will be a concern because storms will be dropping heavy r
  
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• US births in 2022 didn't return to pre-pandemic levels

  01-06-2023 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation saw fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.Births to moms 35 and older continued to rise, with the highest rates in that age group since the 1960s. But those gains were offset by record-low birth rates to moms in their teens and early 20s, the CDC found. Its report is based on a review of more than 99% of birth certificates issued last year. What&rsquo
  
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• Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast

  01-06-2023 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/WAVY) — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a man who fell from a cruise ship off Florida's coast.Officials said 35-year-old Ronnie Peale Jr. fell off the Carnival Magic ship on Monday. Security footage on the ship shows Peale “leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water” around 4 a.m., according to a Coast Guard statement.The Coast Guard said it searched more than 5,171 square miles and 60 hours.“The decision to susp
  
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• Former NM United forward Devon Sandoval is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  01-06-2023 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He's no longer scoring on the pitch. Devon Sandoval is still able to deliver, but he is doing it with a career in medical sales. The former New Mexico United forward appears to be enjoying retirement, as he enters the next phase of his life.New Mexico United changes field layout at Isotopes ParkSandoval will be honored by his former USL team on Saturday when New Mexico United host rival El Paso Locomotive. "It's a little bit surreal," said Sandoval. "I'm exc
  
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• Angelo Leo hungry to claim 2nd world title

  01-06-2023 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been two years since Angelo Leo last stepped into the ring. The former WBO Junior Featherweight champion is feeling optimistic about a return as he has made some changes. Most notably, he has changed promoters and is moving up a weight class from 122 to 126. Sports Desk: Brian Mendoza staying ready to defend his world title"I have taken this time to refine my skills, be a better boxer, and learn a lot more about myself," said Leo. "You know, this
  
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• Carson National Forest sets out new rule for camping

  01-06-2023 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Carson National Forest updated its occupancy and use Forest Order on Wednesday. Now, camping for more than 14 days, whether it is consecutive or not, within a 45-day period is banned. They said it is to make sure there are recreational opportunities for a large number of visitors in the forest. Root disease infestation delays reopening of Hopewell Lake CampgroundOther prohibitions in the order that remain the same include:Possessing a beverage which is defined
  
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• Root disease infestation delays reopening of Hopewell Lake Campground

  01-06-2023 03:36 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Carson National Forest said a root disease infestation has prevented the reopening of Hopewell Lake Campground west of Tres Piedras. While the campground is usually open this time of year, the fungal disease infestation of Engelmann spruce trees has kept it closed. Cannon Air Force Base looking to let public weigh in on contamination cleanup efforts“The infected trees are at greater risk for falling and injuring people so they are being removed,&rdqu
  
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• Safety concerns leave UNM men's basketball games against NMSU up in the air

  01-06-2023 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The annual men's Lobo-Aggie basketball games are in jeopardy this upcoming season. Security concerns in the wake of a brawl and a deadly shooting connected to the rivalry could put those two games on ice for a second year.Story continues below:Crime: Luis Talamantes to be sentenced in Albuquerque murder of Jacque VigilAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller hints at running for a third termNew Mexico: How much of the high Rio Grande flows does New Mexico g
  
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• Five firefighters received electric shocks in Las Cruces blaze

  01-06-2023 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday morning, Las Cruces firefighters responded to a fire report at a mobile home on Branding Iron Circle. The fire was quickly controlled, but several firefighters were injured, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department.Five firefighters were injured with "relatively minor" injuries, which appear to be electric shocks. One of the five was transported to a hospital but has since been released, the department says. New Mexico getting a new State Po
  
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• 2023 New Mexico Bowl date revealed

  01-06-2023 01:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The New Mexico Bowl is returning for its 18th edition in 2023. This year's game will be played on Saturday, December 16, at 3:45 p.m., and will be broadcast on ESPN.Once again, the New Mexico Bowl will take place on the opening Saturday of the bowl season. The game will feature a team from the Mountain West against a team from either Conference USA, the American Athletic Conference, the Sun Belt Conference, or the Mid-American Conference.“We are gr
  
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• Severe storms continue in eastern New Mexico tonight

  01-06-2023 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  The threat for severe weather will continue into Wednesday night across eastern New Mexico. A couple tornadoes, large hail, strong winds and heavy rain will continue to be possible.
  Severe storms have been firing across eastern New Mexico Wednesday afternoon. These storms will continue to pose a severe weather threat across the eastern half of New Mexico through tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain will continue to be the biggest threats through the evening, but a couple tornadoes can
  
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• Cannon Air Force Base looking to let public weigh in on contamination cleanup efforts

  01-06-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Cannon Air Force Base has come under fire in recent years for contaminating the surrounding environment with PFAS, dubbed 'forever chemicals' because they don't break down and accumulate in the environment—and in humans and animals. Now, they're looking to let the public weigh-in about the military's cleanup efforts. New Mexico finance committee estimates laws passed in 2023 will reduce state revenue by $2.5 billionArt Schaap, owner of Highland Dairy in Clo
  
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• Barelas Park awaits 'phase 2' of long-awaited makeover

  01-06-2023 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular park in the Barelas neighborhood has undergone a long-awaited makeover. Talks of having renovations at Barelas Park started six years ago. Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Director Dave Simon said renovations started in February 2021, costing a total of $1.6 million.“We've got one of the city's coolest playgrounds here in Barelas, we have a brand new multi-use court with beautiful art on the court. We planted over 120 trees in this park
  
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• A popular park in the Barelas neighborhood has undergone a long-awaited makeover

  01-06-2023 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular park in the Barelas neighborhood has undergone a long-awaited makeover. Talks of having renovations at Barelas Park started six years ago. Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Director Dave Simon said renovations started in February 2021, costing a total of $1.6 million.“We've got one of the city's coolest playgrounds here in Barelas, we have a brand new multi-use court with beautiful art on the court. We planted over 120 trees in this park
  
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• 1 dead after fatal crash west of Gallup

  01-06-2023 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Road 118 west of Gallup. They said it happened on May 29 when a 1998 Dodge truck, driven by 44-year-old Gregory Bradfield of Wichita, Kansas, was traveling westbound around mile marker 14.$7.6M allocated for southern New Mexico land restorationBradfield tried to pass a vehicle in front of him and that's when investigators said he collided head-on with a 2006 GMC pickup traveling eastbound.
  
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• Hobbs man dead following shooting

  01-06-2023 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at just after 10:30 a.m., Hobbs Police Department Officers responded to shots fired near the intersection of Broadway and Grimes. 25-year-old Jiovanny Morales was found on the scene and had been shot. Morales was taken to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital where he died of his injuries.According to the investigation, Morales was riding as a passenger in a vehicle and was being followed by 27-year-old Jose Muro in another car. A warrant is now
  
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• Rail Runner passengers can see Shakespeare excerpts while traveling between ABQ and Santa Fe

  01-06-2023 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Your trip to Santa Fe can be a little more magical this June. After a two-year hiatus, "Shakespeare on the Rails" is back.On select train rides during June, passengers can see performances of excerpts from Shakespeare's plays. The performances take place on the bottom level of the southernmost passenger car. Gold King Mine Release cleanup projects selectedLocal actors play out scenes for a half hour aboard the train. They'll be dressed in street clothes
  
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