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• Mayor Keller hires new city officials

  05-07-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Key positions have been filled in City of Albuquerque departments. Mayor Tim Keller announced the new hires in Aviation, Economic Development, and Policy on Wednesday.Gary Gilliard | Courtesy of City of Albuquerque
  Gary Gilliard is the new deputy director of aviation. He has over a decade of leadership, primarily in airport concessions, airport developer management, and operations. He has worked in airport concessions in Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, Albuq
  
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• Man charged with 2022 Santa Fe murder arrested Tuesday

  05-07-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department arrested Mark Delgado Jr. who is accused of murdering a visitor to Santa Fe late last year. Investigators said Delgado Jr. shot and killed James Towle near Rufina and Siler during a stop in Santa Fe back on December 30.Man pleads guilty to six robbery charges across Albuquerque metroPolice obtained a warrant for Delgado Jr.'s arrest nearly two months later but finally found him Tuesday afternoon. Police said he initially trie
  
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• One dead in Luna County three-car crash, others hospitalized

  05-07-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  LUNA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 2 in Luna County. The crash involved three vehicles, and one person has died as a result.The accident took place on Highway 26, north of Deming, at around 10 p.m. According to NMSP, a semi-truck collided with the back of a water tanker and went into traffic going in the opposite direction. The semi then hit an SUV head-on. Two dead after car misses curve, drives over cli
  
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• Angel Fire Resort celebrates July 4th holiday with drone show

  05-07-2023 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (KRQE) – Instead of fireworks, people in Angel Fire celebrated July 4th with a stunning drone show. Angel Fire Resort sent News 13 video of the show over Frontier Park which capped off the holiday weekend filled with Independence Day festivities. Model Railroad Museum in Belen is getting a faceliftAngel Fire Resort held a drone show to celebrate the July 4th holiday | Courtesy: Angel Fire Resort Angel Fire Resort held a drone show to celebrate the July 4th holida
  
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• Lovington police chief's motion to dismiss charge against him is dismissed

  05-07-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  LOVINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A motion to dismiss an impersonating an officer charge filed against a New Mexico police chief has been denied. Lovington Police Department Chief Frank Methola's attorney filed a motion that said his traffic stop in Carlsbad in August 2021 was lawful because his department had a mutual aid agreement with Eddy County. That agreement allegedly allowed both departments to conduct stops and arrests in the other's jurisdiction. Albuquerque man accused of hitting so
  
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• Loving police chief's motion to dismiss charge against him is dismissed

  05-07-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  LOVINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's note: A previous version of this story identified the police chief as working in Lovington. It was actually Loving. It has been corrected.A motion to dismiss an impersonating an officer charge filed against a New Mexico police chief has been denied. Loving Police Department Chief Frank Methola's attorney filed a motion that said his traffic stop in Carlsbad in August 2021 was lawful because his department had a mutual aid agreement with Eddy County. T
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools discontinues printed wall calendar

  05-07-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has announced its decision to discontinue the printing of its yearly wall calendar. This marks the end of an 11-year effort between APS and Albuquerque the Magazine, who printed the calendars at no cost to the district.The decision comes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's negative impact on businesses. APS says declining student enrollment and loss of federal stimulus dollars led to the elimination of this free resource.
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools looks to fill 740 positions at July 2023 job fair

  05-07-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, July 11, as they look to fill a variety of positions. The school district has 740 open jobs, with roughly 300 of those being teaching positions.The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center at 3315 Louisiana Boulevard. APS boasts competitive salaries and "attractive benefits packages." Stargaze in Jemez Springs – Star Parties retu
  
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• VIP Spa vampire facial, botox clients urged to get tested after new HIV cases detected

  05-07-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is asking for clients of the VIP Beauty Salon and Spa who received injection services including vampire facial or Botox injections to visit the South Valley Public Health office for free HIV and hepatitis B/C testing. Two customers of the salon were found to have been infected with HIV after receiving treatment at the salon.Story continues below:Crime: 19-year-old to stay behind bars awaiting trial for Albuquerque movie th
  
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• Baby bald eagles spotted during white water rafting trip

  05-07-2023 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some Americans were excited to celebrate the Fourth of July with an iconic American sight, baby bald eagles. The tourists were white water rafting when they pulled off to the side to enjoy the view."Very young, they don't even have their white spot yet, which means they're less than three years old. And they can't even fly yet. And when we were passing them the first time, I didn't even see them. But my mom was like 'Look! Look, look!'" said one of the observers. G
  
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• Charges dropped for man who broke into, trashed Quarter Celtic Brew Pub

  05-07-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of breaking into Quarter Celtic Brew Pub and causing over $10,000 worth of damage in 2021 will not be spending any time behind bars. 24-year-old Amadeo Jaramillo has had his 18-month maximum sentence suspended, with 18 months of supervised release taking its place.In the 2021 break-in, Jaramillo allegedly came into the brewpub through a back window, looking for money. When he couldn't find any, he trashed the building and stole food on his wa
  
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• JetBlue dumping partnership with American Airlines to salvage its Spirit purchase

  05-07-2023 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) - JetBlue says it won't appeal a judge's ruling against its partnership with American Airlines, effectively dropping the deal in an effort to salvage its purchase of Spirit Airlines.JetBlue Airways said Wednesday that it will wind down the deal with American in New York and Boston in the coming months and “turn even more focus” to its proposed $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit.The U.S. Justice Department sued to block the Spirit sale, saying it would hurt competition by elimi
  
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• 'Disturbing' video shows woman pushed to the ground, pepper sprayed by L.A. County sheriff's deputy

  05-07-2023 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body-worn camera footage of a disturbing use of force incident that, according to a late Monday night announcement by the department, is currently under investigation.  The confrontation happened on June 24 when deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to the parking lot of a WinCo Foods store in Lancaster on reports of an “in-progress robbery.”  “Upon arrival, depu
  
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• Video: Shark stalks paddleboarders during charity race from Bahamas to Florida

  05-07-2023 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WJZY) – The terrifying moment when a hammerhead shark appeared to hone in on a couple of paddleboarders making a grueling journey from the Bahamas to Florida for charity last month was caught on camera.Gabe Barajas and his teammate, Malea Tribble, had embarked on the 80-mile voyage to raise money for families affected by cystic fibrosis."It just so happened that out in the middle of the gulf stream, 40 miles off the coast of Bimini, we got new fundraising help from
  
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• Wait times for passports skyrocketing

  05-07-2023 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you need a passport for your summer trip, hopefully, you've already started the process. Wait times are up. Post-July 4 travel expected to be smoother as people return homeThe Department of State says the wait time for U.S. passports is longer than ever. If you pay for expedited service, it can take up to seven weeks.It's up to 11 weeks for their normal service, which would take up most of the summer. The department says it's due to staffing shortages and an inc
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court says lower court can decide gerrymandering issue

  05-07-2023 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's highest court is letting a lawsuit over political gerrymandering in the state continue in district court. After the Republican Party of New Mexico took Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and others to court, the Supreme Court stepped in and has now decided that the state's constitution can be used as a way to protect citizens from gerrymandering.Early in 2022, the Republican Party of New Mexico sued the governor and other Democratic politicians,
  
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• DoorDash drops driver who swore at customer in viral video: 'We've removed this Dasher from our platform'

  05-07-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A delivery driver for DoorDash is no longer working for the company after a viral video appeared to show him cursing at a customer for leaving what he deemed to be an insufficient tip.Lacey Purciful, the Texas resident at the receiving end of the DoorDasher’s anger, had uploaded surveillance footage of the exchange on TikTok over the weekend. Albuquerque DoorDash driver reunited with stolen dog and carIn the clip, the DoorDash driver could be seen removing Purciful’
  
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• APD: One man shot near Central and Eubank

  05-07-2023 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police responded to the area of Central and Eubank Tuesday to reports of a person firing a gun in the area. APD says when officers arrived they found a man who had been shot. Public comments wanted for Carson National Forest planned burnsPolice say the victim was taken to the hospital and was listed in stable condition. APD's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is investigating the incident. No information on a possible suspect was is available.
  
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• Movies in the Park: Jurassic World, Puss in Boots

  05-07-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City of Albuquerque's Parks and Rec Department has brought back Movies in the Park around the city. This is a free, family-fun event in local parks.Your guide to locally-grown food in AlbuquerqueThere are two remaining movies scheduled this summer. Jurassic World showing on July 7 at Tiguex Park and Puss in Boots is on July 21 at Altura Park. All movies begin at dusk. People can bring snacks, blankets, and chairs. For more information visit cabq.gov.
  
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• Visit Albuquerque highlights July events in Albuquerque

  05-07-2023 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visit Albuquerque shares upcoming events to make sure everyone has something to do in July. For more information visit, visitalbuquerque.org. What’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6Morgue and Krypt Horror Fest
  Dates: July 7-9
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  The Albuquerque Convention Center and join other horror enthusiasts at a three-day event celebrating everything we love about horror.This event is for all ages and tickets range from $25-$145 depe
  
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• Stephen A. Smith speaks out about ESPN layoffs, warns 'I could be next'

  05-07-2023 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith responded after numerous ESPN staff members were laid off last week, warning that he could be next in additional rounds of layoffs. Smith said during an episode of his “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Monday that the roughly 20 of his on-air colleagues who were laid off are friends of his and “deserved better.” But he said these layoffs are not the end and will continue. “Let’s deal with reality. Th
  
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• Heat builds statewide; Albuquerque could see triple digits Wednesday

  05-07-2023 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High pressure continues to dominate the weather across the Desert Southwest this week. Later this afternoon, however, a backdoor cold front will slide under the high. The front will mainly impact northeastern New Mexico, increasing moisture and allowing a couple of isolated strong to severe storms to form. Large hail (2"+ diameter), damaging wind gusts (65+ mph), and an isolated spin-up cannot be ruled out from 3 PM - 10 PM today.
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• 'Phineas and Ferb' co-creator calls Disney Imagineer after Disneyland ride breaks down

  05-07-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- When a ride malfunctions at Disneyland, it’s unlikely that guests can call a Disney Imagineer to talk about the inconvenience.However, that’s exactly what Dan Povenmire, co-creator of Disney’s animated series “Phineas and Ferb,” did when he and members of the show went to visit the "Happiest Place on Earth" on June 26, WDW News Today reported.While on the popular Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Povenmire documented the
  
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• Philippines considers banning 'Barbie' movie over South China Sea map

  05-07-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Another country may ban the upcoming "Barbie" movie because it features a map depicting China’s disputed claims on territory in the South China Sea. Officials with the film review board in the Philippines are deliberating on whether to show "Barbie" in the country after it was revealed the movie features a map that shows the "nine-dash line."The nine-dash line, which China has claimed as its maritime border, has brought about tense confrontations with countries such as
  
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• Singer, songwriter Coco Lee dies: siblings

  05-07-2023 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  HONG KONG (AP) — Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday. She was 48.The star had been suffering from depression for several years, Lee’s elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee said in a statement posted on Facebook and Instagram, with her condition deteriorating drastically over the last few months.“Although CoCo sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly
  
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• Mother identified almost 20 years after baby's body found at Nebraska river

  05-07-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) – Nearly 20 years ago, the body of a baby boy was discovered at Nebraska's Elkhorn River. Now, the mother has been identified.On June 17, 2004, police recovered the body of the full-term infant from the Norfolk Fork of the river in Norfolk, according to a release from the Norfolk Police Division.The release said that an autopsy was unable to determine whether or not the baby was alive before being found. Additional investigations were unable to determine the mother's i
  
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• SWAT team called to northeast Albuquerque home Wednesday morning

  05-07-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department SWAT and Crisis Negotiating teams responded to a home near Menaul and Tramway Wednesday morning. Police say the teams were called to assist in serving an arrest warrant. New Mexico’s Carson National Forest implements fire restrictionsNo other details on the incident are available. KRQE News 13 cameras captured a man coming out of the home with his arms up and officers appeared to take him into custody.
  
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• Man pleads guilty to six robbery charges across Albuquerque metro

  05-07-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Darryl Clark, 30, pleaded guilty to three charges of robbery and three charges of robbery with a deadly weapon Wednesday. Clark was accused of multiple robberies between August 2020 and April 2021 at several Walmart and Target stores in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Los Lunas. Model Railroad Museum in Belen is getting a faceliftThe investigator with the Attorney General's office says in one case, he grabbed a female loss prevention officer around her neck and
  
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• New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission gets new director

  05-07-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has chosen Hannah Riseley-White as the new director of the Interstate Stream Commission. The commission has legal power to steer water negotiations across the state and to negotiate with neighboring states. They also keep data on New Mexico's water and help conserve public waterways. New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars and trucks“Planning our water future has never been more important than it is to
  
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• belVita breakfast sandwiches recalled after allergic reactions

  05-07-2023 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  (KSNW/NEXSTAR) — Several belVita breakfast sandwich products sold across the U.S. are being recalled due to the possibility they may contain undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.Mondelēz Global LLC, which owns belVita, says the recall is the result of cross-contact on a manufacturing line.People with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the affected items. Mondelēz Global LLC, which owns belV
  
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• Here are the 10 most expensive places to buy a home

  05-07-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Rising prices in the first quarter of the year pushed up the income needed to afford a home to its highest level since 2007. Major homeownership expenses last quarter required about 33 percent of a family’s monthly income, a report from nationwide property data provider ATTOM showed. Typically, lenders call for a buyer's monthly debt-to-income ratio not to exceed 28 percent. Now after three quarters of declines, the price for a median single
  
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• New Mexico's Carson National Forest implements fire restrictions

  05-07-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions across the Carson Nation Forest. The hope is to prevent wildfires.Stage 1 restrictions mean fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and wood stoves are only allowed in developed campsites and picnic areas with permanent fire rings or grills built by the Forest Service. Campfires are not allowed at dispersed camping sites on the west side of the forest. New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars an
  
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• Foster Farms recalls thousands of pounds of mini corn dogs due to 'spoilage'

  05-07-2023 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) -- If you have these Foster Farms mini corn dog products in your freezer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants you to throw them out.Officials say around 76,961 pounds of mini corn dog products sold by Foster Farms are being recalled because they are "unfit for human consumption" after the FSIS said it received some complaints of "an odor, off appearance, and unpleasant taste."According to the FSIS, the affected produ
  
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• TSA screens record-breaking number of passengers on busiest day in agency's history: 'Extremely busy'

  05-07-2023 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration recorded its single busiest day in history on Friday, TSA officials confirmed over the weekend.On June 30, officers at TSA checkpoints nationwide screened a total of 2,883,595 travelers, marking the “highest number of passengers the agency has screened on record,” according to the TSA.The next-busiest day on record occurred on Nov. 27, 2019 — the Sunday after Thanksgiving of that year — when a total of 2,882,915
  
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• Avalanche control systems coming to southwest Colorado

  05-07-2023 17:24 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO (KRQE) - New avalanche control equipment is set to be installed in southwest Colorado. The changes will come to US Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray.According to a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) press release, remote avalanche control systems will be installed at three known snow slide path locations: near the pass summit above the highway, at the Blue Point and Blue Willow slide paths (Mile Marker 81), and near the Alpine Loop start at the Mot
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the least energy-expensive states

  05-07-2023 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub recently released its ranking of 2023's most and least energy-expensive states. The study fared well for New Mexico; the state ranked as the least energy-expensive state, only followed in fewer energy expenses by the District of Columbia.The study ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on their monthly energy bills. Bills for electricity, natural gas, motor fuel, and home heating oil were considered in the study. New Mexico ranks as one o
  
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• Brushy Fire burns in the Animas Mountains, 3,000 acres

  05-07-2023 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  HIDALGO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A wildfire is burning in the Animas Mountains just North of the Mexican border. The Brushy Fire began on July 3, 2023, and has burned 3,000 acres. Are wildfires getting worse?Brushy Fire
  Start Date: July 3, 2023Location: North of the Mexico/U.S. border in Hidalgo County, Animas MountainsContainment: 0%Size: 3,000 acresStructures Threatened: NoStructures Burned: NoEvacuations: NoCause: UnknownTotal Personnel: NAArea Vegetation: NAOwnership(s
  
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• Roller coaster malfunctions at Wisconsin fair, strands riders upside down for hours

  05-07-2023 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) – Several visitors at a Wisconsin county fair were in over their heads when a roller coaster malfunctioned, suspending them upside down for several hours.The dizzying incident unfolded Sunday at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin. Authorities said the ride encountered a mechanical failure, suspending eight occupants in an "inverted position." Stargaze in Jemez Springs – Star Parties return for 2023First responders raced to the attraction, but the stuck passengers
  
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• Pedestrian in critical condition after crash in northwest Albuquerque

  05-07-2023 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department Motor Unit is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian. Police say just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to the area of Quail Rd. and Bright Star Dr., near Quail and Coors. Albuquerque police homicide detectives called to investigate overnight deathPolice say a pedestrian was struck by a black sedan. APD says a witness told them the black sedan was driving south of Bright Star when it hit a pedestrian on the r
  
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• Model Railroad Museum in Belen is getting a facelift

  05-07-2023 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southwest Model Railroad Museum in Belen is getting a facelift, thanks to volunteers of all ages. Gavin Strawderman is the youngest volunteer working on the museum. He’s just one of nearly two-dozen members who are devoting their free time to the museum. Rio Rancho Fire Rescue implements standardized training systemThe Southwest Model Railroad Club was created in 1995 before rebranding to what they’re known as today. Board members bought a por
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Overnight death, New system, Hot temperatures, Freedom fourth, Railroad museum

  05-07-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque crews focus on keeping Bosque cleanUrgent pet care clinics staying busy during the Fourth of JulyAbraham Perez builds world title fight resumeNew Mexico Open bowling tournament to feature world-renowned competitorsStargaze in Jemez Springs – Star Parties return for 2023Santa Fe pancake breakfast benefits local kidsPhiladelphia shooting suspect identified, police say fired ‘seemingly at random’Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of H
  
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• Hot temperatures around New Mexico, storms to the east

  05-07-2023 14:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving southeast through Tucumcari, the I-40 corridor to Texas and southern Union County. The rest of the state is dry and comfortable.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Albuquerque man left with hateful message after replacement Pride flag stolenNew Mexico: Flooding displaces animals at Santa Fe Animal ShelterAlbuquerque: Albuquerque crews focus on keeping Bosque cleanSports: Eastdale Little League playing motivated during
  
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• Philadelphia shooting suspect identified, police say fired 'seemingly at random'

  05-07-2023 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The suspect in Monday night’s shooting in Philadelphia that left five people dead has been identified as 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker, according to CNN.Carriker was set to be arraigned Wednesday on charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and simple assault, CNN reported. 19-year-old to stay behind bars awaiting trial for Albuquerque movie theater killingFour adults and a teenager were killed and two children were injured Monday when the shooter — who wa
  
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• Dog in carrier found hanging on Oklahoma Humane Society's front door

  05-07-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Over the weekend, staff at the Oklahoma Humane Society found a dog in a precarious position.The Chihuahua was left in a carrier hanging from their front doors."He's doing good," said Roshelle Anderson with OK Humane. "He was a little Chihuahua."Dog left on OK Humane Society's doors. (Image courtesy Roshelle Anderson.)Dog left on OK Humane Society's doors. (Image courtesy Roshelle Anderson.)Anderson said it's not clear how long the pup was there or who left him.
  
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• 'Please do something': Kids' private files dumped online after school hacks in Minneapolis

  05-07-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts.“Please do something,” begged a student in one leaked file, recalling the trauma of continually bumping into an ex-abuser at a school in Minneapolis. Other victims talked about wetting the bed or crying themselves to sleep.Complete sexual assault c
  
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• Police investigate overnight shooting in southwest Albuquerque

  05-07-2023 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are investigating after a person was found dead Tuesday night. APD says officers were sent to the area of 98th St. and Dennis Chavez Blvd. just before midnight Tuesday to reports of someone lying in the road. Albuquerque crews focus on keeping Bosque cleanPolice say the person had an apparent gunshot wound and was dead when they arrived on the scene. APD's homicide unit was called to investigate the death. No other information has been rel
  
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• Albuquerque police homicide detectives called to investigate overnight death

  05-07-2023 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are investigating after a person was found dead Tuesday night. APD says officers were sent to the area of 98th St. and Dennis Chavez Blvd. just before midnight Tuesday to reports of someone laying in the road. Albuquerque crews focus on keeping Bosque cleanPolice say the person had apparent gunshot injuries and was dead when officers arrived on scene. APD's homicide unit was called to investigate the death. Information is limited and no ot
  
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• Post-July 4 travel expected to be smoother as people return home

  05-07-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — There's good news for people returning from their July Fourth holiday — the trip home likely will be smoother than it was getting there.
  A projected 43.2 million drove to their Independence Day destinations, according to AAA, while a record 2.9 million people flew the Friday before the Fourth, according to the Transportation Security Administration.A spokesperson for Delta Air Lines told NewsNation the company estimates it will fly about 3.2 million people from June 30
  
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• It’s time to accept that higher mortgage rates are here to stay

  05-07-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - The era of low mortgage rates is over. Embracing this reality will hasten your owning a house that meets your needs.Low rates flourished for 11 years, as the 30-year mortgage remained below 5% from February 2011 to April 2022. Since then, it has remained mostly above 5%, averaging 6.72% in June in Freddie Mac's weekly survey.Some forecasters predict that rates will decline over the next 12 months. But they don't foresee rates dropping below 5% anytime soon. If you want to buy a ho
  
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• World roasts on unofficial hottest day recorded

  05-07-2023 13:09 via krqe.com
  
  The entire planet sweltered to the unofficial hottest day in human recordkeeping July 3, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project.High-temperature records were surpassed July 3 and 4 in Quebec and northwestern Canada and Peru. Cities across the U.S. from Medford, Oregon to Tampa, Florida have been hovering at all-time highs, said Zack Taylor, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Beijing reported nine straight days last week when the temperature
  
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