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• UNM student artwork comes to Metro Court

  12-09-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in three years, artwork from University of New Mexico students will be on display at Metro Court.Metro Court will formally unveil the artwork during a gala Wednesday evening from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. ENMU boasts continued enrollment growthThe courthouse has displayed student-created artwork since 2007 but put it on hold during the pandemic.The artwork will remain at Metro Court for the next two years before a new collection will go up.
  
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• NMED offering Lamy residents free domestic well water testing

  12-09-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A free domestic well water testing event for Lamy residents will be provided by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The event will take place on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Legal Tender at 151 Old Lamy Trail.Well water tests are usually about $150 but the NMED will offer the service to the first 100 customers or until supplies last. Test results will be mailed to the households following the event. New Mexico’s Environ
  
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• Two Atrisco Heritage Academy students charged for having guns on school property

  12-09-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Atrisco Heritage Academy High School students have been charged for having guns on school property. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the two 16-year-olds were taken into custody on September 8 after authorities found guns in their vehicles.A sheriff's office school support deputy was alerted by an Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) police officer that two students had "heightened agitation" following an altercation that they were
  
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• CDC panel recommends new COVID booster: When can you get it?

  12-09-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel of experts recommended Tuesday that the updated COVID-19 vaccines be available to nearly all Americans to help combat the spread of the virus heading into fall. But don't rush to the pharmacy just yet.
  The CDC panel's decision comes a day after the Food and Drug Administration also chose to recommend the new formulation. However, there is one more key step that needs to happen before the vaccines can be administered.
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• New Mexico seeing COVID-19 uptick, updated vaccine on the way

  12-09-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Around the U.S., COVID-19 hospitalizations have been on the rise. New Mexico officials say they've been seeing an uptick as well due to a new variant.New Mexico no longer tracks COVID-19 data as frequently as during the peak of the pandemic. But the most recent data, through September 2, shows a rising trend in hospitalizations over the last few months.Story Continues BelowWeekly COVID-19 hospital admissions data | Courtesy NMDOH.While hospitalizations have been on
  
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• KRQE meteorologist Zoe Mintz shares her favorite fall drives

  12-09-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the leaves begin to change and the weather begins to cool, it's the perfect time to experience the outdoors. Hiking is a great option, but for those looking for a more leisurely experience, a nice fall drive can do the trick.There are great options all around New Mexico, but here are a few favorites from KRQE. Each drive includes a description from Zoe Mintz. For more adventure: Grant Tosterud shares his favorite fall hikesSanta Fe National Forest Scenic By
  
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• Albuquerque man charged with friend's murder denied pretrial detention

  12-09-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who shot and killed his friend but claims it was in self-defense, will not remain locked up during his trial. Marcos Rodriguez was in front of Judge Brett Loveless Tuesday morning. APD shares photos of suspect vehicle from deadly shooting near Isotopes ParkMultiple witnesses told police Rodriguez and Vicente Arviso were drinking together on August 1. At some point, they got into an argument and Rodriguez shot and killed Arviso. When police arrived, Rod
  
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• Moose near Santa Fe tranquilized for relocation

  12-09-2023 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, September 11, a moose was spotted north of Santa Fe near Tesuque. Now, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish says they have tranquilized the moose for relocation.According to the department, this is the third time a moose has been sighted in the Santa Fe area; however, they are still unsure whether this is the same moose or a different one.On Monday, Game and Fish shared a reminder with the community that moose are protected in the state of
  
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• 15th annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire happening this weekend

  12-09-2023 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – El Rancho de las Golondrinas, New Mexico’s Premier Living History Museum in La Cienega, is hosting the 15th annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire this weekend. The event is expected to sell out by Thursday and will draw several thousand people to the museum each day. Santa Fe County launches 911 education campaignDue to limited parking at Las Golondrinas, there will be an overflow lot at the Downs of Santa Fe, where visitors can get on a free shut
  
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• Where does New Mexico rank among America's happiest states?

  12-09-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study from WalletHub is looking at which states are the happiest in America. The study compared the states using three main categories; emotional/physical well-being, work environment and community/ environment.
  Source: WalletHubNew Mexico ended up near the bottom of the list, ranking as the 42nd overall happiest state in the U.S. The state ranked 43 in emotional/physical wellbeing, 45 in work environment and 17 in community/environment. Utah ranked as number
  
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• Serial shoplifter sentenced after probation violation

  12-09-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Charmaine Sanchez, a serial shoplifter, was in court Tuesday after violating her parole. The violation came after failing a court ordered drug test. A judge sentenced Sanchez to three years in prison.Santa Fe man faces 70 charges after child abuse investigationEarlier this year Sanchez had been facing 22 years for shoplifting $8,000 worth of merchandise. After taking a plea deal, Sanchez was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and was barred from
  
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• Albuquerque smoke shop owner gets prison time for federal marijuana charge

  12-09-2023 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The owner of a local smoke shop was sentenced to three years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and $1,000 in restitution after a federal case in New Mexico. The owner, 41-year-old Gabriel Monico Guevara, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing marijuana, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Guevara's case dates back to a police raid in 2022. At the time, police investigated his shop at Central and San Pedro and
  
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• ENMU boasts continued enrollment growth

  12-09-2023 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is reporting the most significant growth in its enrollment numbers in the last decade. They say its first-time freshman class enrollment is up 14.4%, new transfer students are up 16.5%, and total graduate enrollment is up 3.3%.According to an ENMU press release, overall enrollment is up 5.7% from last year and is now at 5,398 students. Full-time students in undergraduate and graduate classes are up, meaning an increase of 8.
  
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• Santa Fe County launches 911 education campaign

  12-09-2023 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County launched an education campaign to inform the community about when to call 911 or make a non-emergency call. The campaign comes after the Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center received 121,648 calls between January and July that did not require an emergent or non-emergent response from law enforcement, fire, EMS, or animal control.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud caseEnt
  
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• BCSO investigates the death of two people in South Valley

  12-09-2023 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man and a woman in their 20s were found dead inside a home in Albuquerque on Monday, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest Javier Almanza, 27, and Hannah Slaven, 21, died as a result of a possible murder-suicide, the sheriff's office said. Deputies responded to the home located on the 2100 block of Anthony Pl. SW around 7 a.m. for a welfare check. APD: One man dead following shooting a
  
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• Rio Rancho Players community theater presents: Adam's Eve

  12-09-2023 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads is an all ages multi-discipline community arts program. Part of the program is the Rio Rancho Players, the community theater group.Rio Rancho holding annual ‘Rally in the Desert’ to combat illegal dumpingThe theater is putting on its fifth production; Adam's Eve. The theater describes the play as both touching the audiences heart and funny bone. The play opens September 29 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Churc
  
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• NMSU Career Expo returns to Corbett Center

  12-09-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University's (NMSU) Office of Experimental Learning is hosting a job fair next week. The 39th annual Career Expo Fair and Engineering, Science, and Technology Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, and Wednesday, September 20 at the Corbett Center Student Union building.NMSU says the Career Expo will be the biggest fall fair kicking off the employer recruitment season and is one of the premier career fairs NMSU offers. The
  
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• White House blasts Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Extreme politics at its worst'

  12-09-2023 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  The White House blasted Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) move Tuesday to direct House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden, calling it "extreme politics" of the worst kind.“House Republicans have been investigating the President for 9 months, and they've turned up no evidence of wrongdoing,” Ian Sams, White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.“His own GOP member
  
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• 3128 Social House and Gather compete in 'Duke it Out' cooking competition

  12-09-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 3128 Social House and Gather are two restaurants located in Nob Hill in Albuquerque. 3128 Social House is a modern take on a gastropub and Gather is a small bites and family style restaurant. Both restaurants feature scratch kitchens. Winner crowned at NM State Fair 2023 green chile cheeseburger competition3128 Social House and Gather will be competing in the 2023 'Duke it Out' cooking competition, benefiting El Ranchito de los Ninos. “Duke i
  
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• Santa Fe Teen Center grand opening set for September 22

  12-09-2023 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A big project years in the making is set for a grand opening celebration. The Santa Fe Teen Center has scheduled its opening for Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23 at 6600 Valentine Way.The teen center is one of Santa Fe's largest projects in recent years. It was built with more than $10 million in funding and the 17,000 square-foot building includes a gym, kitchen, game room, and more. New Mexico putting over $2 million towards bringing low-
  
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• Taco Bell sign falls on car; see how driver 'miraculously' survives

  12-09-2023 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  CROWLEY, La. (KLFY)-- A severe storm passing through Louisiana last week caused a Taco Bell sign to fall onto a car, crushing it and trapping someone inside, according to Crowley Police Department.The person, the only one in the car at the time of the accident Friday, was freed and taken to a nearby hospital.
  Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud caseEntertainment: New Mexico State Fair announces discount daysTrending: Moose sighting near Tesu
  
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• Bioluminescent algae bloom dazzles beachgoers on Florida island

  12-09-2023 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  Above: Bioluminescent waves at a beach in Southern California.MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — It comes as no surprise to locals that the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island in Florida's Manatee County hold a brilliant bluish-green hue even on a bad day. But not on this night.(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)(Credit: Tammy Fryer, Shunnache Photos)Astrophotographer Tammy Fryer told Nexstar's WFLA that she recently ventured out to the tip of the isl
  
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• APD: One man dead following shooting at northwest Albuquerque motel

  12-09-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide at a motel in northwest Albuquerque. APD says they responded around 2:15 a.m. Tuesday to Days Inn near Coors and I-40 to reports of a shooting.Police say officers arrived on scene and found a man dead on the property. APD's homicide unit is investigating the shooting. No other details on the shooting have been released.
  
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• Apple unveils new iPhones with faster chips, better cameras, new charging ports

  12-09-2023 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPhones — a line-up that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model.The showcase at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., comes as the company tries to reverse a mild slump that has seen its sales drop from last year in three consecutive quarters. The malaise is a key reason Apple's stock price has dipped by nearly 10% since mid-July, dr
  
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• Apple iPhone 15 unveiling expected. Here's what to look for

  12-09-2023 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become an annual late summer rite aimed at giving more people more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter’s marquee product.The showcase at Apple's Cupertino California, headquarters comes as the company is mired in a mild slump that has seen its sales drop from last year in three consecutive quarters — with management signaling another downturn is likely during the current quarter that wi
  
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• Upcoming camps at the Nuclear History Museum

  12-09-2023 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History has programs for all ages coming up this fall. Executive Director at the museum, Jennifer Hayden, talks about about the upcoming camps and events. Winner crowned at NM State Fair 2023 green chile cheeseburger competitionHayden says the camps at the museum try to follow the Albuquerque Public School's break schedule for their camps, with the first one starting October 13 for fall break. The camps are ope
  
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• Santa Fe man faces 70 charges after child abuse investigation

  12-09-2023 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man is facing 70 criminal charges. He was connected to a child abuse case, authorities claimed.According to Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD), Irving Ocana-Escalante, 24, of Santa Fe, was investigated in mid-August after officers responded to a service call about abuse. Two, young children were found and suspected to be abused. August apartment fire prompts charges against Albuquerque manAfter the SFPD Special Victims Unit looked into the case, Ocana
  
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• Military Appreciation Day at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair

  12-09-2023 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2023 New Mexico State Fair continues Tuesday, featuring Military Appreciation Day. All active and retired military with a valid ID will get free admission into the fair.Winner crowned at NM State Fair 2023 green chile cheeseburger competitionA military appreciation event scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Chevron Pavilion. This year's chile contest is also happening Tuesday in the Creative Arts Building at 1:30 p.m. Country artist Chancey Williams will be perf
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: No enforcement, Public health order, Rainy day, Store back open, State Fair

  12-09-2023 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud caseNortheast Albuquerque business hit by thieves againSearch continues for suspect in shooting that killed 11-year-old boyCarlsbad woman goes to trial for 12-year-old son’s overdoseAlbuquerque teen enters plea for Fourth of July murderNew Mexico-based gun retailer sees slow business after governor-enacted banDylan Hopkins is the MW Offensive Player of the WeekPolice warn escapee Danelo Cavalcante is armed, has a
  
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• Red Cross declares national blood shortage 'in wake of back-to-back climate disasters'

  12-09-2023 14:13 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The national blood supply has reached critically low levels, the American Red Cross announced Monday.The organization is in urgent need of blood donations "in (the) wake of back-to-back climate disasters," the Red Cross wrote in a news release.According to the Red Cross, its national blood supply levels have dropped nearly 25% since August. This could threaten the care of patients with cancer or sickle cell disease, or anyone with an emergency need for blood.Story continues
  
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• Scattered rain for morning commute and day, along with cool temperatures

  12-09-2023 14:08 via krqe.com
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving west to east across New Mexico, evening bringing heavy rain to the Metro for the morning commute. heavy downpours are pushing over the Rio Grande Valley during the commute, and will push to the east plains by mid-late morning. The Rio Grande Valley will be drier during the late morning and midday.
  Heavier storms will redevelop this afternoon in the west high terrain, moving east through the evening. This will bring more rain to the Metro, along with
  
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• Scattered rain and cool temperatures for New Mexico

  12-09-2023 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving west to east across New Mexico, bringing heavy rain to the Metro for the morning commute. Heavy downpours are pushing over the Rio Grande Valley during the commute, and will push to the east plains by mid-late morning. The Rio Grande Valley will be drier during the late morning and midday.Forecast Continues Below
  Education: Virtual tutoring offered for students of Santa Fe Public SchoolsAlbuquerque: Protest held in Old Town against governor’s
  
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• New Mexico Governor’s gun order sparks backlash, lawsuits & debate

  12-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently declared gun violence a public health emergency and issued a Public Health Order temporarily banning open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The executive order has since sparked backlash, questions about enforcement, and federal lawsuits challenging whether it is unconstitutional.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, KRQE Political Analyst and UNM Political Science Professor G
  
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• Northeast Albuquerque business hit by thieves again

  12-09-2023 13:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A business located in the northeast part of Albuquerque has been hit by thieves again. This is the second break-in, in just six months. This time a dump trailer worth thousands of dollars is missing.Derrick Christian is the owner of Day and Night Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling and said he didn’t think much of it when he started getting notifications on his phone last Sunday. “I really didn't think anything of it because we've got guys coming
  
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• Google has new ad tracking settings: How to alter yours

  12-09-2023 12:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you use Google Chrome, you may have received a new pop-up in recent weeks, warning you about its new “enhanced ad privacy.” However, without a little effort on your end, your data isn’t exactly getting any privacy protection. It's part of Google's parting ways with online cookies, instead assigning certain topics to users based on their Chrome activity that can then be used to provide personalized ads. Some of the information can also be shared with si
  
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• Aaron Rodgers injures Achilles tendon in first series for the Jets

  12-09-2023 11:44 via krqe.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers' debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps.And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined.Coach Robert Saleh said the team believes Rodgers injured his left Achilles tendon when he was sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg during Monday night's 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay mil
  
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• Cooler temperatures and rain continues into Tuesday

  12-09-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  It is a wet start to the week as widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through at least Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially on Tuesday.
  A backdoor cold front and moisture from the remnants of a tropical system in the Pacific Ocean continue to bring rain and thunderstorms across New Mexico Monday night. The backdoor cold front is moving through the Albuquerque Metro tonight, bringing a gusty east canyon wind. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible through ear
  
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• Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud case

  12-09-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local car dealership, Reliable Chevrolet, is on the hook for a multi-million-dollar payout after a jury found it responsible for committing fraud by failing to pay off a customer's loans after a trade-in.The dealership, located on Albuquerque's west side displays several signs praising their dependability, but that wasn't the experience for one local customer.
  "Our client, Albert Smith, came to us three years ago because he had purchased a vehicle at Reliabl
  
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• Carlsbad woman goes to trial for 12-year-old son's overdose

  12-09-2023 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – After several setbacks, the trial for a Carlsbad woman accused in the fentanyl overdose of her 12-year-old son is underway.Alexis Murray Smith is facing two child abuse charges related to her 12-year-old son Brent Sullivan's death two years ago.Kellie Smith, Alexis' mother, was also charged but was released from custody last year. New Mexico-based gun retailer sees slow business after governor-enacted banInvestigators said Alexis and her mother were selling fen
  
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• Backlash continues over governor's public health order on guns

  12-09-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- From protests to a flurry of lawsuits, the governor's public health order has created nothing short of an uproar. The order bans open and concealed carry in public spaces throughout Bernalillo County for 30 days.
  "That puts law-abiding people, who want to protect themselves, their families, their places of businesses, and their homes at odds with law enforcement," Luis Valdes, a spokesperson for Gun Owners of America, said.New Mexico-based gun retailer sees
  
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• Dylan Hopkins is the MW Offensive Player of the Week

  12-09-2023 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two weeks into his career as a University of New Mexico Lobos quarterback, Dylan Hopkins is named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week.
  Hopkins threw 4 TD passes, going 13 of 17 with 273 yards in a Lobos 56-10 victory over Tennessee Tech.
  "I think the biggest thing I tell people all the time is, out of all the seasons I've played, this is the most excited I've been for a season," said Hopkins.
  Story continues below:Albuquerque: Protest held in Old Town
  
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• Northeast Albuquerque Smith's grocery store reopens after inspection causes closure

  12-09-2023 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Smith's grocery store on Paseo and Wyoming is back open after a short shutdown. The grocery store was closed last week after a failed health inspection. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office will not enforce governor’s health orderIt was the second Smith's in the metro to shut down over the summer for health violations. The first store was the Smith's at Eubank and Juan Tabo for similar issues.
  
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• Lawsuits pile up against New Mexico Governor after public health order

  12-09-2023 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is now facing four different lawsuits as gun rights advocates look to challenge the constitutionality of her new order.All of the lawsuits are similar, arguing that the Public Health Order (PHO) goes against the United States Constitution."We are making sure that this never happens again," said Luis Valdes, a spokesperson for Gun Owners of America (GOA). "We want to make sure that the right to keep and bear arms is fully prote
  
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• New Mexico-based gun retailer sees slow business after governor-enacted ban

  12-09-2023 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The effects of the governor's health order to ban people from carrying guns in public places in Bernalillo County are trickling down to local gun shops. News 13 spoke with one local store in Albuquerque about how the public order has affected them so far.Gov. Lujan Grisham issues order to suspend open, concealed carry of guns in Bernalillo County"People are confused, and so, they're not really knowing what they can and cannot do," said Ryan Burt, CEO of Cali
  
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• Search continues for suspect in shooting that killed 11-year-old boy

  12-09-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are still on the lookout for the suspect in a road rage shooting that left an 11-year-old dead.Police said someone in a Dodge Durango fired 17 shots at another car near Isotopes Park last Wednesday, killing Froyland Villegas and wounding his aunt as they left the game with Froyland's mother and baby brother. August apartment fire prompts charges against Albuquerque manInvestigators said the victim's truck may have cut off the suspect's SUV.The governo
  
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• Heavy rain possible in parts of New Mexico Tuesday

  12-09-2023 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  It is a wet start to the week as widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through at least Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially on Tuesday.
  A backdoor cold front and moisture from the remnants of a tropical system in the Pacific ocean continues to bring rain and thunderstorms across New Mexico Monday. The backdoor front is creating strong to severe storms in eastern New Mexico, where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 PM. Large hail and damaging
  
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• Study reveals New Mexico's rising credit card debt

  12-09-2023 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – According to a new WalletHub study, the combined credit card debt in the United States is over $1.2 trillion. But which state is racking up debt the fastest? The study looked at the latest data from TransUnion and the Federal Reserve to find out the increase in credit card debt between the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2023.Source: WalletHubNew Mexico came in at 36th with an average household credit card debt of $7,569. The study states that New Mexcian
  
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• August apartment fire prompts charges against Albuquerque man

  12-09-2023 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ricardo Veleta-Hernandez was formally charged after an apartment fire last month.According to the criminal complaint, Veleta-Hernandez did more than $100,000 of damage at an apartment complex near Carlisle and Candelaria. PHOTOS: The long-running Sheep to Shawl exhibit at New Mexico State FairVeleta-Hernandez was charged with numerous crimes, including arson and drug trafficking. He could serve up to 20 years if convicted.
  He pleaded not guilty to all of the
  
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• Albuquerque teen enters plea for Fourth of July murder

  12-09-2023 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 16-year-old has been formally charged with murder in connection to the death of a 19-year-old on the Fourth of July.Luis Diaz was arraigned on second-degree murder, armed robbery, and two more charges. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Representative Pamelya Herndon tours New Mexico to raise awareness for Bennie’s LawAccording to the criminal complaint, Diaz worked with 14-year-old Lorenzo Lovato and 15-year-old Micalas Mclendon
  
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• Spirit Stick 2023 – Week 5

  12-09-2023 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 4 p.m. through Friday at noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vote on
  
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