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• New Mexico State Road 4 closed near Los Alamos due to rock slide

  17-08-2023 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A portion of New Mexico State Road 4 southeast of Los Alamos is closed due to a rock slide and "unstable conditions." The New Mexico Department of Transportation says they are on the scene along with Los Alamos Police Officers. Man convicted in Pecos double homicide spurred on by a bad haircutAccording to the NMDOT, the road is closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until crews can clear and secure the roadway.
  
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• Despite recent rain, New Mexico is eyeing drought once again

  17-08-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Recent rain may not be enough to keep New Mexico moist and to ensure the Rio Grande flows throughout the rest of the year. With drought conditions in the forecast, some water officials are preparing in case the Middle Rio Grande dries once again.Throughout much of New Mexico, drought conditions are expected to persist or even get worse over the next three months. That's according to the Seasonal Drought Outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin
  
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• Sandia Labs planning controlled explosives test

  17-08-2023 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia Labs is giving Albuquerque residents a warning that they may hear an explosion this weekend. The labs are conducting a large explosives test.The test will be held on the south side of Kirtland Air Force Base, the labs say. The exact time of detonation has not been set, but the explosives test could happen Saturday, August 19, or Sunday, August 20. New Mexico congressman wants fund to pay for oil workers’ healthcareOfficials say this is a co
  
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• Shelter-in-place order lifted for Santa Fe neighborhood

  17-08-2023 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order on Thursday afternoon, August 17, for residents near Cottonwood Village Mobile Home Park, located at 6441 Cypress St. near Agua Fria Street. The shelter-in-place order was lifted around 5:45 p.m. Poplar Street is still closed according to police.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new emergency notification systemCrime: Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15
  
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• Police issue shelter-in-place order for Santa Fe neighborhood

  17-08-2023 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order on Thursday afternoon, August 17, for residents near Cottonwood Village Mobile Home Park, located at 6441 Cypress St. near Agua Fria Street. Officers are searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed his weapon at homes.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new emergency notification systemCrime: Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesKRQE Inve
  
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• Today in History: 3 Albuquerque residents complete first successful transatlantic balloon flight

  17-08-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday marked 45 years since three Albuquerque residents landed a helium-filled balloon in France, completing the first successful transatlantic balloon flight in history.Double Eagle II exhibit at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. (Credit: KRQE News 13)Replica Double Eagle II at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. (Credit: KRQE News 13)Double Eagle II exhibit at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuque
  
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• Parents complain about "nightmare" pick-up at an APS middle school

  17-08-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools moved around start and end times throughout the district, and News 13 has received numerous reports from parents that pick-up and drop-off is a nightmare. "It's madness, it's upsetting," said a parent.One parent who tipped News 13 off, sent in a video from Taft Middle School, showing kids running across the street. No adult in sight. On Tuesday, KRQE sent out a camera to see what was going on. That's where our crew ran into a diffe
  
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• Legislative Finance Committee selects director

  17-08-2023 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Legislative Finance Committee has selected the replacement for retired Director David Abbey. The LFC reviewed 13 applicants before members of the committee unanimously selected the current acting Director Charles Sallee. New Mexico congressman wants fund to pay for oil workers’ healthcare
  Sallee has 18 years of experience with finances.
  
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• Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking hit historic highs

  17-08-2023 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Marijuana and hallucinogen use and binge drinking reached historic highs among adults ages 35-50, according to a new study released Thursday.In the 2022 annual analysis of substance use behavior and attitudes, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, adults, divided into two age groups, reached historically high levels of drug use. New Mexico Attorney General’s Office looks into cannabis farm for human trafficking allegationsMarijuana usage reached an all-time hig
  
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• New Mexico congressman wants fund to pay for oil workers' healthcare

  17-08-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The congressional representative for the southern half of New Mexico is looking to help oil and gas workers secure healthcare. A new bill introduced in Congress would provide funds to cover healthcare for heat and air quality-related health issues.The bill (H.R. 5222, The Energy Workers Health Improvement And Compensation Fund Act) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week. The full details have not yet been published on Congress's websi
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted of first-degree murder in 2021 fatal shooting

  17-08-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adelio Gallegos, accused of shooting and killing a 65-year-old man in January 2021, has been found guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. According to a criminal complaint, Mike Guerra backed into Gallegos' car in a parking lot outside a medical clinic near San Mateo and Central and then tried to drive away. Man convicted in Pecos double homicide spurred on by a bad haircutThe two got into a fight that ended with Gallegos grabbing a rifle
  
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• Man convicted in Pecos double homicide spurred on by a bad haircut

  17-08-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been convicted of double homicide and a handful of other charges after he killed two people over an argument that was spurred on by a bad haircut. 42-year-old Mark Valencia shot and killed 40-year-old Steven Singer and 48-year-old Eva Aragon; and attempted to kill David Sturgeon on December 11, 2021.According to court records, Valencia, Singer, Aragon, and Sturgeon were at Sturgeon's residence on the evening of the shooting. The four were con
  
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• Suspect charged in fatal northeast Albuquerque hit and run crash

  17-08-2023 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has charged a suspect for a deadly hit-and-run crash last month. The crash happened just after 11 p.m. on July 11 at Consitution and Louisiana. Witnesses saw a red Ford Focus drive off after hitting a man who later died. APD said 25-year-old Christopher Trammell was behind the wheel. Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesAccording to a criminal complaint, investigators interviewed Trammell about t
  
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• Shiprock man sentenced to 12 years for child pornography, abuse charges

  17-08-2023 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Shiprock man was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a minor and having child pornography. Allan Wilson, 64, will serve 12 years in prison and after his release, he must register as a sex offender and he will be on supervised release for 10 years. New Mexico Kids Matters invite community to help abused, neglected kidsAccording to court documents, Wilson sexually abused a minor back in fall of 2019. The 12-year-old was spending
  
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• CNM's new Skilled Trades Facility in Albuquerque aims to fill trades industries needs

  17-08-2023 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  CNM recently broke ground on its new Skilled Trades Facility that will house the welding, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and industrial automation technology programs. The greater Albuquerque region is home to many manufacturing facilities and there is a strong need for more people working in the skilled trades industries.
  Danielle Casey, president and CEO of Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) and Tracy Hartzler, president of CNM talk
  
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• Blossoms & Bones: Ghost Ranch Music Festival's centric artist lineup honors Georgia O'Keeffe

  17-08-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Blossoms and Bones is bringing back music to legendary artist Georgia O'Keeffe's home and studio. Blossoms & Bones Ghost Ranch Music Festival is a two-day music adventure in the heart of the dramatic and ancient landscape of Abiquiú, New Mexico that inspired her most iconic works.Albuquerque Rides Car Show hosts hiring fairThe festival features an exciting, progressive female-centric artist lineup in honor of O'Keeffe's legacy as a leading female
  
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• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico seeking more mentors

  17-08-2023 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico are searching for more mentors to help with local youth. Their goal is to get 60 mentors in 60 days. To reach that number, the organization is holding its annual 'Bring a Friend' networking event on August, Thursday 17.Santa Fe Women’s Commission looking for new membersAs a part of this campaign, they will be holding their annual 'Bring A Friend' networking and recruitment event on August 17 from 4:30 p.m.
  
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• Rare pest discovered for first time in U.S. inside shipment of pocket leaves

  17-08-2023 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Border officers discovered a rare pest while inspecting a shipment of pocket leaves at the Otay Mesa cargo facility last month.U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists were called in after the suspicious pest was initially found.The officers identified it as a Rhabdotalebra signata, which looks like a small moth.It was sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for confirmation, and CBP is now reporting the pest was in fact what officers suspec
  
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• CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here's what you need to see and know today

  17-08-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  An out-of-control wildfire on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife has burned thousands of acres and nearly 8,000 people were evacuated or confined. Regional President Fernando Clavijo said 250 firefighters and members of the Spanish army are tackling flames on the key tourist destination. Clavijo said the fire, which occurred in extremely hot temperatures, had a nearly 30-kilometer-long (19-mile) perimeter.Here’s what else is happening related to extreme weather and the climate right now
  
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• Sandia Labs rolling out the "Enchilada Trap"

  17-08-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs is rolling out the "Enchilada Trap."It is is one of the components to help run quantum computers. Scientists hope the enchilada trap will help them build more powerful quantum computers.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new emergency notification systemCrime: Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesKRQE Investigates: New Mexico pays $200K to end lawsuit over hiring-firing scandalBalloo
  
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• NOAA releases fall weather predictions for every state

  17-08-2023 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Sick of the summer heat? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has got some bad news for you.
  The agency released its 90-day forecast Thursday, predicting the broad weather conditions we expect to see around the country between September and November. For the vast majority of the country, it's looking like a hot summer will transition into a warm fall.
  The Northeast and Southwest have the highest chances of seeing above-average temperatures this fall, accordi
  
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• Home Depot’s giant skeleton now has a 12-foot ghost BFF

  17-08-2023 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Show off your love for Halloween with this huge ghostCalling all Halloween lovers! The undisputed best holiday (sorry, Christmas) is finally getting its due. And with Spooky Season right around the corner, it’s officially time to start making plans if you want to have the creepiest, eeriest, most bone-chilling house on your block.That’s why you’re going to want to head to your local Home Dep
  
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• Walmart debuts huge selection of Dolly Parton party supplies

  17-08-2023 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Get ready to tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen and pour yourself a cup of ambition — to head straight to Walmart, because the big-box retailer just rolled out a huge selection of Dolly Parton-themed party supplies that will have you wanting to party from “9 to 5.”“Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That?” the Walmart staff may ask. Well, becaus
  
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• Learn about pollinators at the 2023 Pollinator Jamboree

  17-08-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Pollinators in the Neighborhood is holding the 2023 Pollinator Jamboree, Saturday, August 19. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden High Desert Rose Atrium.New NMSU ‘Aggie-Rita’ cocktail makes its debutGuests will get the chance to learn about the critters that keep plants happy and healthy. Speakers at the event will teach how pesticides, weather and invasive species effect local pollinators. People will also get the
  
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• New NMSU 'Aggie-Rita' cocktail makes its debut

  17-08-2023 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A new cocktail will be making its debut in late August: the "Aggie-Rita." This raspberry margarita, branded after New Mexico State University (NMSU), is in collaboration with Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery along with Mixed Up Cocktail Company."The raspberry and lime provide a tangy complement to the earthy distilled agave spirits (tequila) with a touch of orange peel, just lightly sweetened with agave nectar. We use all-natural ingredients with no p
  
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• Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in September

  17-08-2023 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is holding delinquent property tax auctions in September. The auctions are being held in Lea, Chaves and Lincoln Counties. When the county and state are unable to collect delinquent taxes, the properties are auctioned.NASA will be at 2023 Balloon Fiesta during annular solar eclipseDelinquent property tax auctions
  Lea County - 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, 100 North Main, Suite 3-C, LovingtonChaves County - 10 a.m.,
  
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• Altamont Little League proposes to rename field in memory of volunteer

  17-08-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members have submitted a proposal to rename the tee ball field at Altamont Little League. The presented name change is from "Altamont Little League Tee Ball Field" to "Chris Melo Field," in honor of the late Chris Melo, who served as a volunteer with the little league for over ten years.Melo passed away in late December 2021. He spent much of his time volunteering at Altamont Little League, making a positive impact on Albuquerque's baseball communi
  
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• NASA will be at 2023 Balloon Fiesta during annular solar eclipse

  17-08-2023 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Experts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year as the annular solar eclipse passes over New Mexico on Oct. 14.NASA said experts will be at the festival Oct. 12-15 to talk about how NASA studies the sun and uses that information to understand its impact on Earth, throughout the solar system and beyond. A total of 80,000 solar eclipse viewing glasses will also be given to
  
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• Biden to pay respects to former Pennsylvania first lady Ellen Casey, who died last week in Scranton

  17-08-2023 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is traveling to Pennsylvania on Thursday to privately pay his respects to the mother of U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, who died last week in Biden's hometown of Scranton.The president is expected to arrive before visiting hours for Ellen Casey, also a former first lady of Pennsylvania, at St. Peter’s Cathedral.Casey, the widow of Pennsylvania Gov. Robert P. Casey and the mother of Casey, D-Pa., died last week at age 91. Biden issued a statement Monday comm
  
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• August is fundraising month for KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids

  17-08-2023 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – August is fundraising month for KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids and they are asking the community for help. There will be a phone bank Thursday, August 24, where viewers can call in and make a donation. However, anyone can donate at any time online.
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  For the past eight years KRQE Cares has been putting shoes on the feet of school children in the community and this year is no different. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers are a pr
  
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• APD: Suspect flees after officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque

  17-08-2023 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer-involved shooting occurred on Thursday morning, August 17, on Rhode Island Street near Wyoming Boulevard and Central Avenue. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the suspect fled on foot and has not yet been located.Police say they searched the neighborhood but could not find the suspect. It is unclear if the suspect has been hit by gunfire or not. Detectives have begun an investigation, starting at the scene. Albuquerque police seek in
  
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• APD officer-involved shooting near Wyoming and Central, suspect on the loose

  17-08-2023 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer-involved shooting occurred on Thursday morning, August 17, on Rhode Island Street near Wyoming Boulevard and Central Avenue. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the suspect fled on foot and has not yet been located.Police say they searched the neighborhood but could not find the suspect. It is unclear if the suspect has been hit by gunfire or not. Detectives have begun an investigation, starting at the scene. Albuquerque police seek in
  
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• Pilot on flight from Miami to Chile suffers in-flight medical emergency, dies

  17-08-2023 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A pilot with LATAM Airlines pilot died Monday after suffering a medical emergency during a flight from Florida to Chile, according to the airline.Flight LA505, from Miami to Santiago, was diverted to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, after one of the Boeing 787's three pilots became ill, according to the airline.
  "All the necessary protocols were followed during the flight to safeguard the life of the
  affected pilot. Unfortunately, after landing and
  
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• Pennies found in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, customer says

  17-08-2023 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) - An Ohio customer has said she found pennies in the Chicken McNuggets she ordered from a local McDonald’s.Beth Rupert Warren said she had a responsibility to report the alleged incident to the authorities out of concern for the safety of others.
  Police said they were called to a McDonald’s in Wintersville, Ohio, on Aug. 14 around 8 p.m. regarding a food complaint.After speaking with Warren, they documented the incident and spoke with management to make
  
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• Christie sees path in New Hampshire to beat Trump

  17-08-2023 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's (R) campaign is honing in on New Hampshire as one of the most important states for helping him defeat former President Trump in the GOP presidential primary.While Trump maintains a wide lead over the rest of the GOP primary field, including Christie, Republicans say the former New Jersey governor is making some headway in the Granite State.And there are some signs of encouragement for Christie: A recent Emerson College Polling survey found the former New J
  
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• Opioids, obesity now ranked as top public health threats in new poll 

  17-08-2023 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Americans have ranked opioids and obesity as the top threats to public health while ranking COVID-19 toward the bottom of the list, according to a new poll.The new Axios-Ipsos poll found that 26 percent of Americans said opioids and fentanyl are the top public health threat, closely followed by 23 percent that said obesity is. Twenty percent listed access to firearms as the number one threat and 11 percent listed cancer.Just 2 percent of Americans said COVID-19 was the top threat. T
  
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• ABC Prep is now NCAA approved as academic online academy

  17-08-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC) Prep has been approved by the NCAA as an academic online academy. ABC has is now an affiliate of Premier Prep Online Academy, which houses other prep schools. ABC student athletes will receive their schooling at the ABC facility. Former Lobo basketball player Chris Perez will serve as academic advisor. He has experience as an educator, athletic director and college basketball coach.New players step up for Lobos soccerABC Pre
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Near miss, Possible change, Isolated storms, Fiesta eclipse, Major climb

  17-08-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  New Mexico pays $200K to end lawsuit over hiring-firing scandal1 dead, 2 hospitalized after Menaul Blvd shootingThird suspect in 2022 downtown Albuquerque bar murder arrestedAlbuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesAlbuquerque Community Safety gets $2 million for violence interventionGame and Fish asking for public comment on bear hunting license regulationsNew Mexico officials warn of SNAP card skimmersSanta Fe National Forest lifting fire restrictions
  
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• Albuquerque man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

  17-08-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is scratching an item off his bucket list. At 50-years-old, he climbed the tallest mountain in Africa. The adventure all began with a surprise trip to Tanzania from his wife last Christmas.After a nearly 20,000 foot climb above sea level to reach the highest point in Africa, Robert Nevada is back in Albuquerque. Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro was always on his bucket list and something he was able to cross off for his 50th birthday. &ld
  
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• Last chance for rain around New Mexico until next week

  17-08-2023 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is mild and dry across the state. Partly cloudy skies in southeast New Mexico will give way to sunshine by midday. Showers and thunderstorms will develop in all of the mountains this afternoon. Storm motion will be slow and erratic. Heaviest precipitation will be in western NM, but lighter accumulation will be possible in the Rio Grande Valley, central mountain chain, northern mountains and east plains.Forecast Continues Below
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• Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis put California beach home on Airbnb

  17-08-2023 14:13 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis would like to host you at their guest house in Santa Barbara, California, this weekend.
  The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday.Unique Airbnb locations throughout New Mexico"I have a really dumb idea," Kutcher explained to Kunis in the video. “It’s dumber than my mustache, I promise … I think we should have complete strangers come and stay with us at the beach. It’s so nice here."Kunis appeared to laugh in dis
  
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• Kyle Rittenhouse starts Texas nonprofit to fight gun reform

  17-08-2023 14:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Conservative activist Kyle Rittenhouse has launched a nonprofit dedicated to fighting gun reform efforts and defending the Second Amendment.
  Rittenhouse was acquitted of first-degree intentional homicide and four other charges related to the fatal shooting of two Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020, an act he said was self-defense. After moving to Texas, Rittenhouse has become involved in Texas politics, rallying with right-wing candidates, including a Texas secessionist l
  
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• Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge in Trump case, Texas Democrat 

  17-08-2023 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A Texas woman has been charged with threatening to kill the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election case and a House Democrat who is running for Houston mayor.Abigail Jo Shry called Judge Tanya Chutkan’s chambers at the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 5, just days after Trump was indicted on charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. After investigators traced her call, she later admitted to making the threate
  
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• Maui fires: Schools reopening, traffic resuming in signs of recovery

  17-08-2023 12:26 via krqe.com
  
  LAHAINA, Hawaii (NEXSTAR) — Public schools on Maui started the process of reopening and traffic resumed on a major road in signs of recovery a week after wildfires demolished a historic town and killed at least 111 people, while the head of the island's emergency agency said he had “no regret” that sirens weren't sounded to warn people about the onrushing flames.At least three schools untouched by flames in Lahaina, where entire neighborhoods were reduced to ash,
  
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• Video shows Albuquerque officers trying to stop stolen vehicle from getting away

  17-08-2023 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A video has been released, and it shows an officer being nearly run over by a woman police claimed was trying to escape in a stolen car.For one Albuquerque police officer, a call about a stolen car turned into a dangerous situation.In April, Albuquerque Police Department responded to a call about a stolen vehicle parked off Carlisle near Montgomery.Officers tried putting stop sticks out, but that didn't stop the driver, who they identified as Reyhannah Marqu
  
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• Special events planned for 2023 Balloon Fiesta during solar eclipse appearance

  17-08-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The most magical time of year in Albuquerque is quickly approaching. While the International Balloon Fiesta is always special, this year will be one for the books.
  "We're excited to be the place where the world comes for ballooning, and especially in 2023 on our second Saturday after a successful launch, we look forward to the place where the world comes to view an eclipse," Tom Garrity, a spokesperson for Balloon Fiesta said.
  Saturday, October 14, a little
  
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• New Mexico United adds MLS striker Shanyder Borgelin on loan from Miami CF

  17-08-2023 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Shanyder Borgelin is the newest face on New Mexico United's team. The talented striker joined the team on loan from Miami CF Wednesday and will be with the team for the rest of the 2023 season. Borgelin said he was glad to join United to get more of a chance to work on his game.
  "I'm a young player so, I'm still trying to make my name, and I know I'm not a finished product at all, far from it," said Borgelin. "But, one thing I do provide is a hard work ethic
  
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• Game and Fish asking for public comment on bear hunting license regulations

  17-08-2023 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There's a bear boom in New Mexico, and the state is considering allowing more bear hunting. They're now asking the public to weigh in on the proposed change.The top predators in the state, bears, are thriving according to New Mexico Game and Fish. And that could affect how many the state allows to be hunted next year.Game and Fish said the statewide population of bears is around 8,000. That's an increase over previous years, with especially big jumps in parts
  
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• Volcano Vista playing with new identity to start 2023

  17-08-2023 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Volcano Vista Football Team is coming off a 10-win season and one of the best years in program history. However, like plenty of other high schools from around the country, the Hawks have some key players on both sides of the ball.
  This year, the number of seniors is down compared to most years and plenty of younger pieces are forced to fill some big roles. It's taken time throughout camp to find an identity, and the team hopes to iron things out over the
  
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• 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after Menaul Blvd shooting

  17-08-2023 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are looking into a shooting Wednesday evening. It involved a fatality, they said.According to Albuquerque Police Department, the Foothills Area Command responded to the 10000 block of Menaul Boulevard for a shooting. Albuquerque man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 15 timesAPD said one person died, and two people were taken to the hospital. Homicide detectives are investigating.
  
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