Albuquerque news

• ABQ man pleads not guilty in food truck bystander crash case

  07-08-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An accused drunk driver was formally charged in connection to crashing into a taco truck. The incident injured four people waiting in line.Abraham Corral Alvarez pleaded not guilty to four charges, including great bodily harm by vehicle by DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. Documents: Albuquerque man tried selling stolen Golf Mart clubs to employeeAccording to police, the 18-year-old was drunk and racing another car when he hit the taco truck last mon
  
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• Southeast Albuquerque homicide victim named

  07-08-2023 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies are requesting help from the public in investigating a homicide that happened over the weekend. Saturday, BCSO responded to a shooting call on the 500 block of Rencher Ave. SE.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthCrime: Roswell man sentenced for roommate’s killingLocal: Bernalillo County hosts worm composting workshopWildfire: Fire at plastic facility pr
  
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• Carlsbad Caverns centennial celebration continues with scavenger hunt

  07-08-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Carlsbad is inviting the public to take part in a scavenger hunt to celebrate Carlsbad Caverns' 100-year anniversary. The Carlsbad Caverns Discovery Dash has already begun and people can participate by downloading the Scavify app for free. City celebrates Carlsbad Caverns’ centennialThe scavenger hunt will highlight many things people can do while in Carlsbad. "We have so many wonderful family activities around Carlsbad and we wanted a fun way
  
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• Can a Mega Millions jackpot winner remain anonymous? Not in these states

  07-08-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A record-setting Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs — it's an estimated $1.55 billion after no ticket matched the winning numbers Friday. If you're lucky enough to beat the immense odds and win, there are a few things experts recommend you do immediately.
  Among those is keeping your victory a secret for as long as possible. Depending on where you live (or more specifically, where you win the prize), you may be able to claim your prize anonymously. In many states, howev
  
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• Lincoln National Forest prescribed burn scrapped

  07-08-2023 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials have canceled a prescribed burn initially set for the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest due to an unsuccessful test burn in the location. They say the fuels in the 90-acre Brazel Push portion of the forest were burning too quickly.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthCrime: Roswell man sentenced for roommate’s killingLocal: Bernalillo County hosts worm composting
  
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• Turn up the heat with Bosque Chile Fest 2023

  07-08-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County's Bosque Chile Fest will return this year for two chile-packed days from Saturday, August 19, through Sunday, August 20. The festival will include food, art, music, and more, with many local vendors on-site.This year's festival marks the start of more chile celebrations after the fest took a three-year hiatus. "We were disappointed we had to press pause on the Bosque Chile Fest during the pandemic, but we’re excited to bring bac
  
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• Donate to KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids Online or during our Phone Banks!

  07-08-2023 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  The mission of KRQE Cares is to positively impact children in low-income families throughout the state of New Mexico. You can donate to help a child in need get a new pair of shoes by donating online or calling in during the phone bank on Thursday, August 10 from 4p - 7p. Call 1-877-715-7400 to donate on August 10th from 4p - 7p.
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  Shoes for Kids is our largest initiative throughout the year. Distribution of the shoes is done school by school. Every
  
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• Family Picnic Night returns to the Albuquerque BioPark

  07-08-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden is hosting Family Picnic Night, Friday, August 11 from 5 - 9 p.m. The event features food, live music and activities for all ages. What caused record heat in Albuquerque in July 2023?Guests can bring their own food or purchase food and drink at the BioPark. A variety of band will be performing at different areas of the park throughout the night. The BioPark will have discovery stations set up around the Botanic Garden a
  
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• New Mexico ranks poorly in 'best states to have a baby' list

  07-08-2023 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Following a low ranking when it comes to locations to raise a family, New Mexico has now been ranked low for states to have a baby in, according to a new report by WalletHub.Overall, New Mexico ranked number 38 out of 50 in the list of best states to have a baby. The ranking includes measures like hospital costs, infant mortality rates, and the presence of childcare and community resources.Source: WalletHubMassachusetts, Minnesota, and Vermont ranked among the top
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of four murders pleads not guilty

  07-08-2023 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — John Paul Ballejos, facing four counts of murder, pleaded not guilty Monday morning. Ballejos is accused of killing his uncle and his uncle's longtime girlfriend in May 2022 and two of his neighbors in September 2022, New gun evidence links suspect to second double murder caseKRQE News 13's Gabrielle Burkhart exposed the story, showing that Ballejos was not arrested after the murder of his uncle and uncle's girlfriend. A lawsuit was also filed agai
  
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• ABQ Veterans Affairs encourages veterans to submit benefits claim before deadline

  07-08-2023 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Congress recently expanded compensation offerings to veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange, radiation, burn pits, and other hazards via the PACT Act. Now, local Veterans Affairs (VA) officials are urging veterans who plan on filing a claim to do so now.“We are particularly focused on getting veterans and survivors to apply for their PACT Act benefits on or before August 9,” Albuquerque VA Regional Benefits Office Director Cesar Romero sa
  
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• William Friedkin, director of 'The French Connection' and 'The Exorcist,' dead at 87

  07-08-2023 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Friedkin, the Oscar winning director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the gripping “The French Connection” and the horrifying “The Exorcist” and struggled in the following decades to match his early success has died. He was 87.Friedkin, who won the best director Oscar for “The French Connection,” died Monday in Los Angeles, his wife, producer and former studio head Sherry Lansing told The Hollywood Reporter.The m
  
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• Fritos wants you to rock a free mullet for a chance to win $10K

  07-08-2023 19:35 via krqe.com
  
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  DALLAS (KDAF) — Fritos is giving away mullet haircuts along with a chance to win $10,000.In celebration of the USA Mullet Championships, Fritos is partnering with Floyd's Barbershop to offer 1,000 free mullet cuts in August, the corn chip company announced.
  Every Friday through Aug. 25, mullet fans can book a free Fritos Flow mullet haircut at all Floyd's locations nationwide. Reservations can be made online.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico officer help
  
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• McDonald’s is launching a spinoff chain based on a long-forgotten retro character

  07-08-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Fans of McDonald’s already know it’s the place to go for the crispiest fast food fries and trendy, collectible toys (like Squishmallows). But next year, McDonald’s plans to soar into uncharted territory with a new restaurant based on a nearly forgotten mascot.At the end of July, McDonald’s executives revealed they’re planning a spinoff restaurant based on CosMc, an alie
  
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• Los Alamos Airport gears up to fight fires

  07-08-2023 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – With the Black Feather Fire burning several thousand acres in the San Pedro Wilderness, Los Alamos's airport says they are ready to help. Staged at the airport is a Chinook Helicopter, a dual-rotor machine that can make all the difference in a battle against a spreading wildfire.
  The aircraft is owned by Heligroup Fire, LLC, a private aerial wildfire-fighting company. Los Alamos Airport Manager Bobbi Huseman says the helicopter is staged and set to take
  
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• Public health alert issued for raw beef that may contain plastic

  07-08-2023 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about a raw beef product that may be contaminated.According to the release, the raw beef item may contain soft, clear plastic. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. However, the product is no longer available for purchase.The raw beef item was produced on July 25, 2
  
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• Rodeo events to benefit Tamaya's Horse Rehabilitation Program

  07-08-2023 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa has announced a series of rodeo events to benefit the Tamaya Horse Rehabilitation Program. The rodeos will take place on Thursday, August 10, and Thursday, August 17, starting at 7 p.m. Attendees will get the chance to watch barrel racing, steer roping, and more at the Stables at Tamaya.
  Since its inception, the horse rehabilitation program has helped and rescued over 200 horses, providing veterinary care, training
  
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• Senior dog covered in tumors may have been dumped at Colorado campsite, officials say

  07-08-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY. Colo. (KDVR) -- A small chihuahua covered in tumors was possibly abandoned at a Colorado campsite, animal control officials say.
  “When we arrived, we located an older male, white and brown chihuahua that had a lot of tumors covering the entirety of his body," said Erica Duplan, animal control officer with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
  Duplan said they received a call Thursday from someone reporting a dog possibly dumped at Kelsey Campground.“We do believe h
  
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• Crews continue post-fire efforts on Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire burn scar

  07-08-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Federal, local and state agencies are working to reduce flooding risks near the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthCrime: Roswell man sentenced for roommate’s killingLocal: Bernalillo County hosts worm composting workshopWildfire: Fire at plastic facility prompts health alert in Bernalillo County
  Officials say work will be done on Forest Roads 230, 114 and
  
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• What caused record heat in Albuquerque in July 2023?

  07-08-2023 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You don't have to look at the data to know it's been hot in Albuquerque. But if you do dive into the data, you'll see that July actually broke records for Albuquerque temperatures, and we can probably expect even more in the future due to climate change."Yes, we've seen temperatures even hotter than this before, but the extent and the days in a row that we are seeing those hot temperatures is not normal," KRQE News 13 meteorologist Zoe Mintz says.Excessive h
  
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• Mattel unveils ‘Weird Barbie’ based on Kate McKinnon’s character

  07-08-2023 18:17 via krqe.com
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.It’s pretty safe to say that “Barbie” mania is still going strong. Over the weekend, the movie surpassed $1 billion at the global box office. And in case repeat trips to the theater aren’t enough to feed your “Barbie” obsession, Mattel is still rolling out dolls inspired by the movie’s characters that are becoming instant collectibles. The lat
  
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• Explora showcases 'Mechanics Alive!' automata display

  07-08-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque is showcasing a new exhibit to foster its mission of lifelong learning. "Mechanics Alive!" – a display of 14 unique automata – will be on show at the science center through the fall.Located at 1701 Mountain Road in northwest Albuquerque, Explora is home to over 250 interactive exhibits within its 28,000 square feet. Community members of all ages are invited to come and experience the dis
  
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• UNM's Flamenco Ensemble selected to perform at prestigious Jacob's Pillow

  07-08-2023 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) Flamenco Ensemble, in partnership with the National Institute of Flamenco, has been chosen to perform at the prestigious Jacob's Pillow performance space. The ensemble will perform "Las Horas Contadas," directed by Marisol Encinias and choreographed by Marco Flores, on Thursday, August 17, as part of the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Highlights Program.The National Institute of Flamenco is a non-profit that was
  
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• Which airlines are most likely to bump you? DOT data explains

  07-08-2023 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For most of us, flying is usually a breeze, from arriving at the airport to boarding the plane to picking up your luggage and moving on to your destination. Unfortunately for some, despite their best efforts, they may find themselves watching their plane take off without them. Maybe it’s happened to you: You book your flight in advance, you pick your seat (if your airline allows it), and you arrive on time at your gate — only to find out your flight is overbook
  
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• Trump knocks 'woke' US women's soccer team after World Cup departure

  07-08-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump knocked the "woke" U.S. women’s soccer team after its loss in the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup over the weekend. “The 'shocking and totally unexpected' loss by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team to Sweden is fully emblematic of what is happening to the our once great Nation under Crooked Joe Biden,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Sunday evening. “Many of our players were openly hostile to America - No other c
  
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• New Mexico chile farmer shipping product to other states

  07-08-2023 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Despite challenging conditions a local chile farmer is finding success by sending his product across state lines. Richard Sanchez says getting a successful crop has been a struggle the past few years. Turning up the heat: How New Mexico chile crops reacted to record hot temperaturesSanchez says he has been dealing with recent heat waves and being passed by for some of the bigger farms. He says he has now found a sustainable lifeline, by selling and ship
  
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• "Bae Hee": The Isotopes new rallying cry

  07-08-2023 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you get a chance to make it out to Rio Grande Credit Union field at Isotopes Park, you will likely hear players yelling "Bae Hee". Its a rallying cry for the Isotopes, and its a saying that was started by Jonathan Morales and Yonathan Daza. "Its been a saying for the team for pretty much the whole year and they just abbreviated base hit to bae hee", said Isotopes Infielder Aaron Schunk.
  This saying is now chanted to almost every Isotope that enters t
  
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• New Mexico couple celebrates 81 years of marriage

  07-08-2023 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) –  A New Mexico couple just celebrated their 81st year of marriage. 81 years after saying “I Do” Celestino and Josefita Candelaria still look at each other just like the first day they met.
  The couple grew up in Arabella, New Mexico, a small town between Roswell and Ruidoso. Years later their families moved to Greenlee, Arizona. Le Roy Candelaria is the son of Celestino and Josefita and said it was July 24, 1942 when his mom gave her hand in marri
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Plastic facility fire, Multiple wildfires, Showers and storms, Sunport construction, Major milestone

  07-08-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Roswell man sentenced for roommate’s killingNew Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthWorld’s largest chile roaster visits Isotopes ParkNew Mexico academy expands program to include hot air ballooningSocial justice group hosts peace chalk art event in Santa Fe1 dead after train, pedestrian crash in Las CrucesA look at the 2023 Mac and Cheese Festival in Balloon Fiesta ParkHole-in-one pic led to arrest of suspect in Florida country club man
  
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• Cooler temperatures with more storms to start the work week around New Mexico

  07-08-2023 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Skies are dry across the state, with low clouds in northeast New Mexico, and high clouds rolling in from the west. A cold front is moving into the state from the east, keeping low clouds in the northeast highlands, and bringing more low level moisture into New Mexico, along with cooler temperatures. Southern New Mexico will warm back into the 100s today, but the rest of the state will be in the 80s and 90s.Forecast Continues Below
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• Back-to-school sales boom as teachers dig into their own pockets for classroom supplies

  07-08-2023 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Back-to-school shopping is expected to break sales records as educators face another year of paying for their own classroom supplies out of pocket.  From fundraisers to a “student supply fee,” teachers and schools are finding ways to try to cover the cost of classroom supplies as more than 90 percent of educators use their own money for it, according to a survey from the National Education Association.While back-to-school spending is expected to hit a record h
  
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• America's white majority is aging out

  07-08-2023 13:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Generation Z will be the last generation of Americans with a white majority, according to census data. The nation’s so-called majority-minority arrived with Generation Alpha, those born since about 2010.  Barely two decades from now, around 2045, non-Hispanic white people will fall below half as a share of the overall U.S. population. Those conclusions, and the numbers behind them, seem simple enough. Yet, some scholars contend that the numbers are wrong, or at
  
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• Simone Biles is trying to enjoy the moment after a two-year break. Olympic talk can wait

  07-08-2023 12:11 via krqe.com
  
  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Simone Biles is well aware of how the drill goes. She's lived it. Multiple times at this point.Whenever the gymnastics star goes to work, the questions about the Olympics come, no matter where the Games fall on the calendar.“It's just like when you get married (and) they ask when you're having a baby,” said Biles, who married Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens in April.So it's telling that while Biles talked for a good 15 minutes on Saturday ni
  
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• Syrian baby born under earthquake rubble turns 6 months, happily surrounded by her adopted family

  07-08-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  JINDERIS, Syria (AP) — A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family and likes to smile even to strangers.The dark-haired baby Afraa survived 10 hours under the rubble after the Feb. 6 earthquake crushed to death her parents and four siblings in the northern Syrian town of Jinderis. When she was found, her umbilical cord was still connected to her
  
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• Medical center attacks show why health care is one of the nation's most violent fields

  07-08-2023 11:55 via krqe.com
  
  Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward, and nurses were warned the man might try to abduct his partner's newborn.Hours later, the visitor opened fire, killing a security guard and sending patients, nurses and doctors scrambling for cover.The shooting at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland was part of a wave of gun violence sweeping through U.S. hospitals and medical centers, which have struggled to adapt t
  
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• Storm chances, high fire danger Monday

  07-08-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  An unusually high fire danger for this time of year continues into this upcoming week. Hot temperatures, dry air and windy weather will combine to create these conditions.
  A combination of heat, dry air and windy weather has caused the first ever Red Flag Warning to be issued in the month of August for northwestern and northern New Mexico Sunday. Winds have died down tonight, but the fire threat will continue this week. Albuquerque broke a record high temperature Sunday afternoon.
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• Social justice group hosts peace chalk art event in Santa Fe

  07-08-2023 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In Santa Fe, young women from Israel and Palestine are at a peace-building camp.Community members create art alongside peacemakers from Israel and Palestine, as well as award-winning chalk artist Mark Wagner. The project targeted turning the walkways of the Santa Fe Rail Yard into a vibrant message of peace and hope.Story continues below:New Mexico: Most common New Mexican chile that can be found during the roasting seasonCrime: Woman who killed two in drunk dr
  
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• ABQ Sunport undergoes construction

  07-08-2023 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction at the Albuquerque International Sunport is in full swing.It's all part of the Dream of Flight Sunport Reimagined renovation project to rebrand the airport.They're moving TSA to a new location, building a large food hall, and refurbishing jet bridges. Big changes coming to the Very Large Array in Socorro County"We're on track to finish the core project. That's the $87 million renovation project by the end of 2024," said Innovation and Commercial
  
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• Roswell man sentenced for roommate's killing

  07-08-2023 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man who pled guilty to killing his roommate will spend nearly a decade in prison.Darin Penn pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter after investigators claimed he killed 17-year-old Mason Mayes last year. New Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthAccording to a criminal complaint, Penn claimed there were people shooting in the apartment all day, and they were the ones who killed Mayes.Police said the shots were fired from inside t
  
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• 1 dead after train, pedestrian crash in Las Cruces

  07-08-2023 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police are investigating a pedestrian versus train crash that left one person dead.The crash happened around 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon near Lohman and Amador. New Mexico officer helps save newborn’s life after car birthThe name of the deceased was not released.
  
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• Black Feather Fire reported near Rio Arriba County, Sandoval County border

  07-08-2023 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is emitting burning near the border of Rio Arriba County and Sandoval County. It's about 25 to 35 miles from Los Alamos.
  Black Feather Fire
  Start Date: August 5, 2023Location: San Pedro Wilderness; 10 miles northeast of Cuba, New Mexico and 25-35 miles northwest of Los AlamosSize: 100 acres                        
  
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• Black Feather Fire burns 2,000 acres near Rio Arriba County, Sandoval County border

  07-08-2023 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is burning near the border of Rio Arriba County and Sandoval County. The fire is about 44 miles northwest of Santa Fe and about 25 to 35 miles from Los Alamos. Officials say the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
  Black Feather Fire
  Start Date: August 5, 2023Location: San Pedro Wilderness; 10 miles northeast of Cuba, New Mexico and 25-35 miles northwest of Los AlamosSize: 2,00 acres       &nbs
  
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• Black Feather Fire burns 1,500 acres near Rio Arriba County, Sandoval County border

  07-08-2023 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is emitting burning near the border of Rio Arriba County and Sandoval County. It's about 25 to 35 miles from Los Alamos.
  Black Feather Fire
  Start Date: August 5, 2023Location: San Pedro Wilderness; 10 miles northeast of Cuba, New Mexico and 25-35 miles northwest of Los AlamosSize: 1,500 acres                       &nb
  
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• New Mexico academy expands program to include hot air ballooning

  07-08-2023 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local aviation academy is adding a New Mexico favorite to their curriculum for high schoolers: hot air ballooning.Big changes are coming to Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics, and Science Academy."We're changing our name, so officially this semester, we're Albuquerque Aviation Academy," said Aviation Director Lauren Chavez. Big changes coming to the Very Large Array in Socorro CountyThe Albuquerque Aviation Academy is now spreading its wings by turning its
  
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• Future uncertain for the US after crashing out of Women's World Cup

  07-08-2023 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States.The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16 on Sunday. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time tournament champions.A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with a much different outcome — supercharged the U.S. team's prominence atop the sport globally. The Americans defea
  
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• High fire danger continues Monday

  07-08-2023 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  An unusually high fire danger for this time of year continues into this upcoming week. Hot temperatures, dry air and windy weather will combine to create these conditions.
  A combination of heat, dry air and windy weather has caused the first ever Red Flag Warning to be issued in the month of August for northwestern and northern New Mexico Sunday. Winds will die down overnight, but the fire threat will continue this week. Albuquerque broke a record high temperature Sunday afternoon.
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• Lake Fire burns in San Juan County

  07-08-2023 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lake Fire began burning on August 5. It's in San Juan County.
  Lake Fire
  Start Date: August 5Location: Lake Fire on Middle Mesa which is northwest of Navajo LakeContainment: 0%Size: About 100 acresStructures Threatened: Powerlines, a home, five oil and gas well padsStructures Burned: NAEvacuations: NACause: Lightning strikeTotal Personnel: Four BLM type 6 engines, one BLM type 4 engine, one San Juan County type 6 engine, two fire-use mo
  
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