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• This Latino immigrant CEO is working to serve his community — here's how

  02-09-2023 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – At a young age, George Fernandez had to quickly adapt to America, and begin translating for his family to advocate for their basic needs and health care. That's why he created Latino Connection, a group focused on reaching underserved communities."My mother's challenges and my childhood have essentially become the backbone and the purpose of why I started Latino Connection," Fernandez said.Latino Connection is bridging the gap between health care, education, governmen
  
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• Big Jim Farms hosts 7th annual Labor Day celebration

  02-09-2023 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Big Jim Farms is hosting its 7th annual Labor Day celebration this weekend.
  The free event started on Saturday and will wrap up on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. There will be live music from Nathaniel Krantz, dance lessons, green chile roasting, sunflowers, a farm market and more. "Chile season is on. And it's good, really good right now, said Jim Wagner, owner of Big Jim Farms. Best counties to raise a family in New MexicoBig Jim Farms is located at 1685 Monta
  
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• Seven people arrested, stolen vehicles recovered in Santa Fe County

  02-09-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Seven people were arrested during an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the La Cienega area of Santa Fe County on Thursday.The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said they were dispatched to an address around 11:01 a.m. and found a white in color Nissan Titan which matched the description of the stolen vehicle. A female identified as Alexis Chavez was in the driver’s seat and a male by the name of Antonio Mendez was in the passenger seat of the N
  
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• Fauci defends masking as COVID cases rise: 'I would hope' people abide by recommendations

  02-09-2023 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Saturday defended masking amid a rise in COVID cases across the country, saying he hopes people would listen to advice from health officials.In an interview on CNN, Fauci said he is worried Americans won't listen to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — even if masking becomes necessary again.
  “I am concerned that people will not abide by recommendations,” he
  
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• 'One in a million:' Art found at thrift store could fetch $250K, expert says

  02-09-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) – One person's trash literally became another person's treasure after a New Hampshire woman found a valuable painting among the artwork at her local thrift store.The woman, who was searching for frames, reportedly purchased the artwork for $4. It sat in her home for years — and at one point in her closet — until she posted a photo of the artwork to a Facebook group.That's when it caught the eye of art conservator Lauren Lewis, who recognized the painting was an ori
  
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• Man arrested for shooting friend to death at Albuquerque apartment, police say

  02-09-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 24-year-old man was arrested by Albuquerque Police for allegedly shooting and killing his friend at the Vista Grande Apartments in northeast Albuquerque Friday night, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson dies at 75Officers in the Foothills Area Command responded shortly after 10 p.m. to a report of a shooting at the apartment complex at 12801 Copper Ave. NE. Carlos Rodriguez was arrested Saturday and charge
  
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• Albuquerque Police investigate shooting death at Vista Grande Apartments

  02-09-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was killed in a shooting at the Vista Grande Apartments in northeast Albuquerque Friday night, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson dies at 75Officers in the Foothills Area Command responded shortly after 10 p.m. to a report of a shooting at the apartment complex at 12801 Copper Ave. NE. A male victim was found dead at the scene.Detectives are investigating. This story will be updated as new inform
  
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• Political leaders reflect on death of Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson

  02-09-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson passed away Friday night at the age of 75. Richardson was elected as New Mexico’s 30th governor, holding office from 2003 to 2011.Political leaders and groups from across the country shared statements on his passing. Statements from New Mexico's political leaders are listed below. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's statement:“New Mexico, our country, and, frankly, the entire world lost a champion today. Bill Richar
  
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• Political leaders, groups reflect on death of Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson

  02-09-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson passed away Friday night at the age of 75. Richardson was elected as New Mexico’s 30th governor, holding office from 2003 to 2011.Political leaders and groups from across the country shared statements on his passing. Statements from some of the political leaders are listed below. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's statement:“New Mexico, our country, and, frankly, the entire world lost a champion today. Bill Richard
  
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• 'Latinx': Why do many Hispanics hate the term?

  02-09-2023 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — National Hispanic Heritage Month officially kicks off Sept. 15, marking the 35th year of the celebration of Hispanic cultures and their contributions to the U.S. As Hispanic people continue being one of the U.S.' most visible communities, many questions about terminology arise.The current most common ways Hispanic populations refer to themselves are “Hispanic,” “Latino/Latina” and “Chicano,” but the newer gender-neutral term “Latinx&rdq
  
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• Masked suspects shoot at van during planned robbery on Colorado highway, investigators say

  02-09-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — A suspected road rage shooting in Denver on Thursday may have instead been part of a planned robbery attempt, investigators say.The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said "additional evidence" led to the new narrative, shedding light on the cause of the violent incident between the two vehicles.The incident was reported around 4:50 p.m. Thursday, near Owl Canyon Road and U.S. 287 in Denver."An SUV with multiple passengers reportedly pulled in front of the victim vehicle, a Ki
  
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• SAG-AFTRA calls for video game actors to join picket line

  02-09-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The actors' union, which is already striking amid a labor disagreement with Hollywood movie studios, called for a second strike authorization on Friday for video game actors.“Here we go again! Now our Interactive (Video Game) Agreement is at a stalemate too. Once again we are facing employer greed and disrespect,” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said in a statement posted on the organization's website.The union is seeking similar terms to its Hollywood contract,
  
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• Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson dies at 75

  02-09-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A two-term governor of New Mexico and a longtime fixture in Democratic politics, Bill Richardson has died at the age of 75. According to the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, Richardson died in his sleep Friday night, September 1, at his summer home in Chatham, Massachusetts.Richardson was elected as New Mexico's 30th governor, holding office from 2003 to 2011. Prior to his role as the state's chief executive, Richardson served as a federal lawmaker in the U
  
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• The student loan 'on-ramp': Should you delay payments for a year?

  02-09-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Federal student loan payments will resume in October — but a 12-month “on-ramp” will protect borrowers from the worst consequences of skipping student loan payments.It’s not a continuation of the interest-free pandemic payment pause, however.“During this period, if you can pay your monthly bills, you should,” President Joe Biden said in a June 30 press conference. “But if you cannot, if you miss payments, this ‘on-ramp’ will te
  
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• 'Dumb': Alleged drunk driver accidentally calls cops on himself after highway scare, 911 call reveals

  02-09-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (NEXSTAR) – An alleged drunk driver was arrested earlier this year in Nebraska after accidentally calling police to report his own "dumb" behavior, a new video from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office shows.The driver dialed 911 in March of this year while driving along U.S. 77 in Lancaster County, he could be heard telling the 911 operator."I'm on highway 77 going north, and then, somebody's on the wrong side of the road," he told the operator."He had his brights
  
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• Best counties to raise a family in New Mexico

  02-09-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in New Mexico using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.The list f
  
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• Flight delay? Why you probably should still wait near your gate

  02-09-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Flight delays can be unpredictable, but it's also possible for a delayed flight to suddenly become available. The flight could get back on schedule — and if you’re not there, it may leave without you.That’s why you shouldn’t usually stray too far from your gate. Best counties to raise a family in New MexicoNow this doesn’t mean you can’t retreat to an airport lounge or grab a drink at the airport bar, particularly if you’re faced with a mu
  
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• National parks can ban you from visiting: Here's how

  02-09-2023 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — National parks are some of the most visited destinations in the U.S. However, some behaviors can leave you on the outside looking in. Though it is relatively rare, some people have been banned from the parks, either for a short period of time or forever. Earlier this year, for example, a man was sentenced to probation after being caught for the second time leading an illegal packrafting expedition through the Grand Canyon. As part of his probation, the man is barred from e
  
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• Does the FBI have a file on you? How to find out

  02-09-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It’s a common joke to refer to the FBI agent that “lives” in your phone, listening to your conversations and observing your phone usage (this is almost certainly not happening to you, as the FBI uses wiretapping “infrequently and only to combat terrorism and the most serious crimes”). But, it is possible the FBI has a “file” on you. Legally, you are allowed to request whatever information the FBI may have on you thanks to FOIP
  
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• Tennessee woman sets record with world's longest mullet

  02-09-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Guinness World Records has awarded the title of "World's Longest Competitive Mullet (female)" to a woman from Tennessee, who says she started growing out her hair more than 30 years ago.
  Tami Manis, a public health nurse in Knoxville, and her mullet measuring 5 feet, 8 inches long will appear in the Guinness World Records 2024 according to a news release shared by the record-keeping publication.
  Tami Manis – Longest Mullet (Female) Guinness World Records 202
  
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• Where's my Facebook settlement check? Why payments haven't arrived – and when they might

  02-09-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After months of collecting applications, the window to file a claim in the $725 million Facebook privacy settlement has closed. The deadline passed a week ago, but no one has received a dime yet.
  That's because payments can't be sent out until the settlement is given final approval by a judge. The hearing is slated for Thursday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. in San Francisco.
  At the final approval hearing, the judge will decide whether the settlement agreement is "fair, reasonable, and ade
  
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• X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect user biometric data, job and education history

  02-09-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, will begin collecting biometric data and information on users’ employment and education history starting next month, according to the site’s updated privacy policy.“Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” X said in the new privacy policy, set to go into effect on Sept. 29.The social media platform told Bloomberg Law that the biometr
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 3

  02-09-2023 07:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The high school football season has now entered the month of September. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the third week of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekTwo unbeaten teams took the field at Milne Stadium as Sandia looked to improve to 3-0 while Albuquerque High sought a second straight win following a bye last week. The Matadors had the upper hand, as they won 45-9."You know, our defense has done a fantastic job al
  
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• PHOTOS: 99th burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe

  02-09-2023 07:36 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 99th annual burning of Zozobra took place at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Friday. ‘Burn him’: 99th annual Zozobra attracts visitors from across the U.S.The event, put on by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, brought in thousands of visitors from across the state and the United States. Below is a gallery of photos from the event.
  Burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sept. 1, 2023. (Credit: KRQE Digital Reporter
  
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• 'Burn him': 99th annual Zozobra attracts visitors from across the U.S.

  02-09-2023 07:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – People from all over the United States and of all ages gathered at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the 99th annual burning of Zozobra.This year’s theme was the 2000s and Zozobra, also known as “Old Man Gloom,” was decorated to look like Lord Voldemort, the villain from the “Harry Potter” movie series. Zozobra was donned in a black robe like Lord Voldemort and had a wand in his right hand.Story continues below:Crime: Att
  
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• 'Burn him': 99th annual Burning of Zozobra attracts visitors from across the U.S.

  02-09-2023 07:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – People from all over the United States and of all ages gathered at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the 99th annual burning of Zozobra.This year’s theme was the 2000s and Zozobra, also known as “Old Man Gloom,” was decorated to look like Lord Voldemort, the villain from the “Harry Potter” movie series. Zozobra was donned in a black robe like Lord Voldemort and had a wand in his right hand.Story continues below:Crime: Att
  
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• AG finds Albuquerque's turf purchase for the Duke City Gladiators did not violate clause

  02-09-2023 06:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A victory for the city of Albuquerque after the Attorney General found that the city did not violate the state's anti-donate laws when it bought artificial turf for the Duke City Gladiators. The investigation though did find another problem with the purchase.The purchase came under scrutiny after an investigation by News 13's Larry Barker. The city purchased the artificial turf which was placed in Rio Rancho for the Duke City Gladiators to play on with
  
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• Community gathers to honor Albuquerque road rage shooting victim

  02-09-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friends and family gather for a vigil Friday night to honor the victim of an apparent road rage victim. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the victim was shot and rolled into the sign of a nearby apartment complex downtown. It happened on Tuesday along Lead near 6th Street. Albuquerque man found guilty of 2020 murder over stolen bikeThe victim was Francisco Sandoval who was in his 70 and part of a local car community. Loved ones gathered to
  
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• Staying hot and mostly dry through the first week of September

  02-09-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Hot and dry weather will continue for most of New Mexico through the first week of September.A plume of monsoon moisture over Arizona is spreading clouds across the western half of New Mexico Friday. This has helped to keep temperatures cooler across the western half of the state. Meanwhile, the eastern half of New Mexico saw hotter temperatures today. Roswell tied a record high temperature of 100°.Isolated showers and storms will be possible along and west of the Continental Divide Saturday
  
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• 1 injured after crash involving the Rail Runner in Albuquerque

  02-09-2023 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash involving the Rail Runner and a pedestrian near the Montaño station around 9 p.m. Friday evening. State Police said a person was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital with critical injuries.Story continues below:Crime: Attorney General Raul Torrez files lawsuit against Gallup car dealershipAlbuquerque: Double Eagle II Airport breaks ground on new hangar constructionCommunity: What’s
  
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• Albuquerque man charged with crash that caused serious injuries

  02-09-2023 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Joshua Martinez has a history of driving while under the influence but this time, he's accused of doing serious damage. The crash took place on Wednesday near Central and Alvarado.
  According to court documents, Martinez was driving a silver Pontiac when he swerved hitting a man and woman badly injuring them both. The woman's injuries were so severe, there were fears they may have to amputate her leg.
  Story continues below:Crime: Attorney General Raul To
  
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• City of Albuquerque slapped with $760K fine for violating safety regulations

  02-09-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque "willfully" violated federal safety regulations. It was wrong. The City knew it was wrong. Yet they did it anyway. That's the finding of New Mexico's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau.It was a six-month OHSB investigation and now the City of Albuquerque and a private contractor have been slapped with the largest safety fine in New Mexico history for recklessly violating federal Occupational Health and Safety regulations at the cit
  
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• Couple still picking up the pieces in the aftermath of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire

  02-09-2023 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - They'd just moved to northern New Mexico when the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire destroyed their entire property. Now, as the federal government is starting to pay back the losses from the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history, News 13 went to find out if the feds are following through on their promise.
  For Micahlynn and Jason Kaza, the more than 130-acre oasis in the shadows of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Mora was everything they had been searching f
  
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• Albuquerque man found guilty of 2020 murder over stolen bike

  02-09-2023 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury found an Albuquerque man guilty of killing another man over a stolen bike in 2020. Breon Kindred, 30, shot and killed Lavon King after he spotted King riding what he believed to be his stolen bike on Pennsylvania near Zuni.More details in road rage shooting on I-25 near Isleta PuebloKindred and another suspect confronted King. Surveillance video showed Kindred shooting and killing King. Kindred took off with the bike and authorities later found i
  
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• Man facing manslaughter charge offered job with the city of Albuquerque

  02-09-2023 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He's facing a trial, charged in a fatal road rage shooting. Now that suspect, Jarod McKenzie has a new job working for city government with the City of Albuquerque.McKenzie was arrested after the shooting last June and even admitted to police he pulled the trigger. He's been under house arrest since then but asked a judge to change his conditions of release so he can work for the city. After being arrested in June 2022, the now 21-year-old is facing a volunt
  
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• Man facing manslaughter charge offered job

  02-09-2023 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  Clarification: In a previous version of this story KRQE reported that the man had been offered a job with the city. That is incorrect. The City of Albuquerque says they reached out to its Human Resources Dept. who confirmed McKenzie has not been hired by the City. Human Resources is also in communications with the City’s approved temp agencies to ensure McKenzie was not hired through any of those channels.
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He's facing a trial, charged in a fatal road r
  
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• Kit Carson obelisk in Santa Fe vandalized

  02-09-2023 01:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  For the second time in 3 years, someone in Santa Fe has taken out an obelisk dedicated to New Mexico's history. The latest takedown of an obelisk in Santa Fe happened Thursday night outside of the federal courthouse, blocks away from the plaza.Ron Trujillo said he witnessed the incident and saw a truck attach a wench to the top of the monument when they pulled it down. “That's why so many people come here. It's our history. It's our cultures. That's
  
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• AG asks Department of Health to investigate First Choice Community Healthcare concerns

  02-09-2023 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At a news conference Friday morning, former First Choice Community Healthcare (FCCH) employees raised concerns about the future of the healthcare provider. "I am very worried about my patients in particular, and all of the patients at First Choice," said Jesse Barnes, former FCCH employee.Current and former employees are now trying to unionize- which comes after repeated instances brought forward about mismanagement and financial irresponsibility, they alleg
  
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• El Paso linked to raid of New Mexico's Los Bandidos motorcycle gang members

  02-09-2023 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An FBI investigation of notorious biker gang Los Bandidos in New Mexico shows numerous links to El Paso.The FBI targeted dozens of homes of Bandidos members as investigators believed Bandidos gang members were planning to retaliate following the deadly Red River, New Mexico, biker rally shooting back in May."Riding motorcycles doesn't make you a criminal. When you cross the line into criminal activity, that's when it is an issue," said Raul Bujanda, FBI special agent in
  
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• El Paso linked to raid of New Mexico's Los Bandido motorcycle gang members

  02-09-2023 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An FBI investigation of notorious biker gang Los Bandidos in New Mexico shows numerous links to El Paso.The FBI targeted dozens of homes of Bandidos members as investigators believed Bandidos gang members were planning to retaliate following the deadly Red River, New Mexico, biker rally shooting back in May."Riding motorcycles doesn't make you a criminal. When you cross the line into criminal activity, that's when it is an issue," said Raul Bujanda, FBI special agent in
  
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• Albuquerque business in clean-up mode after car chase led to truck crashing into wall

  02-09-2023 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A night of chaos. That's what some businesses on Central are calling it after a truck ran through not one but two businesses while trying to escape police. "This was my work bay, this was where I make my living. Feed my children," said Martin Martinez, lead tech at Freedom Auto Sales.Around one on Wednesday morning, what started as a slow night at a couple of car businesses on East Central turned into chaos. "We don't know the amount of the extent of al
  
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• Your guide to New Mexico fall festivals 2023

  02-09-2023 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The first official day of fall is approaching on September 23, and New Mexico is gearing up for the season with all kinds of fall events and festivals. From wine to pumpkin patches, pie festivals, fairs, and more, there is a fall event in New Mexico to fit everyone's taste.Below is a list of many 2023 fall events in the Land of Enchantment, including dates, locations, and admission prices as they are available. New Mexico county and state fair lineup for 2023Fall F
  
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• Heat sticks around through Labor Day Weekend

  02-09-2023 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Hot and dry weather will continue for most of New Mexico through the first week of September.
  A plume of monsoon moisture over Arizona is spreading clouds across the western half of New Mexico Friday afternoon. This has helped to keep temperatures cooler across the western half of the state. Meanwhile, the eastern half of New Mexico is seeing hotter temperatures with some areas looking at record high temperatures. Showers are moving through the Bootheel and will continue along the Arizona state
  
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• Los Alamos Schools ask police to investigate whether coaches were drinking on campus

  02-09-2023 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are now investigating accusations that some New Mexico high school coaches were drinking on campus near students. A police spokesman said "several coaches" with the Los Alamos High School girl's volleyball team are part of the investigation. Los Lunas Schools announce 2023 school board electionsPolice said they're looking into allegations that coaches may have been drinking alcohol on the Los Alamos High campus around the time of a team bonding event w
  
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• More details in road rage shooting on I-25 near Isleta Pueblo

  02-09-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have released more information regarding the road rage shooting that took place on Thursday, August 31, on I-25 near Isleta Pueblo. Police say a shooting occurred after two vehicles "were involved in some kind of altercation."According to police, two cars pulled onto the shoulder south of Isleta when 37-year-old Sergio Marinelarena-Porras got out of his car and approached the other driver. Shots were fired, and Marinelarena-Porras w
  
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• ABQ Biopark preparing penguins for nesting season

  02-09-2023 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ Biopark is getting the penguins ready for nesting season. Zookeepers added tires to the Penguin Chill exhibit for the Macaroni and Gentoo penguins. They hope the birds will use them as nurseries and hatch new chicks.Should I kill spiders in my home? Albuquerque entomologist explains why not toThe tires keep the rocks together and prevent them from getting moved which ensures chicks stay safely inside. The Biopark welcomed its first penguin chick
  
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• City opens new splash pad at North Domingo Baca Park

  02-09-2023 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's a new spot for kids to cool off this Labor Day holiday. The city celebrated the grand opening of a splash pad at North Domingo Baca Park. It's the latest development in the ongoing effort to renovate the area and the first for the long-anticipated aquatic center.Should I kill spiders in my home? Albuquerque entomologist explains why not toThe city has four other splash pads and they're all popular. "We have seen the community flock around these
  
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• Drones for Ducks research program helping catalogue New Mexico wildlife

  02-09-2023 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For her PhD research, University of New Mexico graduate student Rowan Converse is part of the team bringing new tech to better understand wildlife passing through New Mexico. The Drones for Ducks program uses drones and artificial intelligence to record migrating birds in New Mexico's Bosque del Apache, near Socorro."Here in New Mexico, we have populations of migrating birds that pass through a number of different public lands, especially wildlife refuges, l
  
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• Santa Fe approves agreement for art hub and district at Midtown location

  02-09-2023 00:13 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe is working to bring its Midtown to life with arts and culture with a new visual arts center. The Santa Fe Governing Body has approved an agreement with the Midtown Arts and Design Alliance to help attract creative development to the Midtown site. The proposal includes locating fifteen local non-profits in the area. Red River gets grant of over $7,000 to beautify town, clean litterThe agreement will create sixty full-time jobs and forty
  
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• Taos Pueblo granted $7.5 million for new Native housing

  02-09-2023 00:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Taos Pueblo was just granted $7,500,000 to build 24 housing units for Native families. The funding is one of several awards coming from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "This vital funding allows Tribes to make investments in safe, affordable housing," says HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.According to the HUD, $128 million has been made in housing investments for Tribal communities. The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive awards are
  
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