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• Albuquerque man submits plea for 'reckless driving' homicide

  19-09-2023 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty on Tuesday after a deadly crash that split a car in half.On June 13, 2020, 39-year-old Enrique Rivera was reportedly drunk and racing in his car when he hit another vehicle. The crash killed the other driver, who was identified as Edgar Falcon-Linares. New Mexico pushes for Los Alamos National Lab waste pit excavation at $805 millionRivera pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and reckless driving, which is a third-degree fe
  
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• Four business incubators receive investment from NM Economic Development Department

  19-09-2023 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four business incubator facilities have received an investment totaling $200,000 from the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD). This investment is part of the EDD's 20-year strategic economic development plan.Business incubators provide a space for young businesses to receive training, services, mentoring, and more. “Business incubators provide critical support to growing New Mexico companies and have a proven economic impact. EDD is pr
  
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• New Mexico Economic Development Department expands science and technology office

  19-09-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced on Tuesday the expansion of the science and technology office.
  The newly expanded Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST), previously the Office of Science & Technology, will continue to focus and expand support for innovation and commercialization of science and technology along with including entrepreneurship support and federal funding opportunities.“With support from Gov. Miche
  
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• New Mexico pushes for Los Alamos National Lab waste pit excavation at $805 million

  19-09-2023 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department wants to excavate waste pits at Los Alamos National Lab. The department says it is a safer option than the U.S. Energy Department's proposal.Federal officials proposed covering the unlined waste pits, which hold dangerous chemicals, sludge, and biological waste; that proposal would cost approximately $12 million. The state's department has rejected the federal proposal, saying it would be safer to excavate the pit; that p
  
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• Meet the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Queen, Taylor White

  19-09-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Taylor White, 20, of Edgewood, New Mexico was named the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Queen on Saturday during a coronation ceremony at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque.White said she hopes to use her new platform to educate people in other states about New Mexico's culture and what the state has to offer. "What I'd really like to do is implement our New Mexico culture at other state fairs. My plan is to go to hopefully Colorado, I want to go to Arizona, Oklahoma
  
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• Spires returned to San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church

  19-09-2023 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The spires at one of the first churches in the state were put back up on Tuesday morning, September 19; this change comes after the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church took them down last month to be renovated. New Mexico Philharmonic kicks off ‘Coffee Concerts’ seriesThe Old Town church has gone through numerous reconstructions over the years. The rectory was restored in 1995 and was made to look more like it did back in 1890. The church has been
  
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• New Mexico Philharmonic kicks off 'Coffee Concerts' series

  19-09-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those looking to change up their weekday morning routine a bit now have a great opportunity – "Coffee Concerts" with the New Mexico Philharmonic. For the series, the philharmonic is presenting a handful of Friday morning performances.The Coffee Concerts each begin at 10:45 a.m., and the first one is kicking off the series this coming Friday, September 22. "Something Old, Something New" will take place at St. John's United Methodist Church and will feat
  
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• Beautiful Tuesday, ahead of clouds, rain and wind

  19-09-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is going to be a drier day in New Mexico. The only storms will be possible in southern Colorado, the far northern mountains and northeast highlands of New Mexico, and a couple of showers in the southeast plains. Temperatures will warm up a few more degrees today, and we will see unseasonably warm temperatures through Thursday and Friday.Forecast Continues Below
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• New Mexico Restaurant Association announces winners of Hospitality Industry Awards

  19-09-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Restaurant Association announced the winners of the 2023 Hospitality Industry Awards. The winners were revealed at the Hospitality Industry Awards dinner, which was held at the Route 66 Casino on Tuesday.
  Mark Herman of Dion’s and Tula’s Kitchen in Albuquerque was recognized as the 2023 Restaurateur of the Year, the top honor a restaurateur can achieve in New Mexico. Dion's also has several locations across the state of New
  
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• NASA predicts large asteroid impact could be in Earth's future

  19-09-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  Related video above is an interview with a NASA astronaut about his extended stay in space.(WTAJ) -- NASA scientists are predicting a chance that asteroid Bennu will strike Earth in the future, potentially affecting an area the size of Texas.Bennu is a Near-Earth Object (NEO) that passes by the planet roughly every six years, and experts have been watching it since it was discovered in September 1999.
  According to scientists, Bennu has a chance to pass through what they call a "gravity keyhole,"
  
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• How much is New Mexico affected by the continuing student loan payments?

  19-09-2023 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub recently released its study on which states are most affected by the student loan moratorium ending. According the WalletHub, about 43.8 million Americans owe a collective of around $1.64 trillion in students loans.Which New Mexico cities have the most student debt?New Mexico ranked as number 48 on the list of states most affected by they moratorium ending. The state ranks as 44 under student loan indebtedness and 41 in student loan forgiveness.Sourc
  
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• Family says 14-year-old daughter discovered iPhone taped to back of toilet seat on flight to Boston

  19-09-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe she was targeted by a member of the crew.During the Sept. 2 American Airlines flight 1441, the girl was told by a male member of the crew to use the first-class bathroom. The crew member entered just before the 14-year-old, told her the seat was broken but not to worry about it and then re-entered
  
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• Amazon driver bitten by rattlesnake during delivery in Florida

  19-09-2023 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  PALM CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida Amazon driver was hospitalized Monday after being bitten by a "highly venomous" snake while making a delivery, deputies said.The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the driver was delivering a package to a home in the Highland Reserve Community in Palm City at the time of the incident. Amazon expands operations by setting up shop at SunportWhen the driver set down the package in front of the home's front door, she was bitten by an eastern diamondback ratt
  
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• Bernalillo County encouraging eligible resident to register to vote

  19-09-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Clerk is urging New Mexicans to celebrate National Voter Registration Day by registering to vote. The county is hosting an in-person voter information event Tuesday, September 19 at Alvarado Square that runs until 2 p.m. Bernalillo County holds meetings on plans for open spacesThe county is joining organizations across the country to encourage eligible voters to register to vote. "You can register, if it's your first time, with a photo
  
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• Downtown Albuquerque hosting free blues music event

  19-09-2023 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Blues Night on the Civic Plaza is set for Sunday, September 24. The free event will feature several blues musicians throughout the night.The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with the GA-20 trio. The Boston-based group focuses on traditional blues. Three New Mexico schools make national ‘Blue Ribbon’ listThen, Toni Morgan & Soulful Sounds will perform at 7:10 p.m. Toni Morgan is no stranger to performing in New Mexico and brings experience from
  
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• Three New Mexico schools make national 'Blue Ribbon' list

  19-09-2023 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Across the U.S., 353 schools have made the U.S. Department of Education's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2023, three of which are in New Mexico. The Department of Education chose Monte Vista Elementary School in Albuquerque, Lydia Rippey Elementary School in Aztec, and Lincoln Elementary School in Gallup.“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education,&rdqu
  
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• PNM offering grants to nonprofits for energy efficiency projects

  19-09-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – PNM is offering grants to nonprofits in New Mexico to help complete energy efficiency projects. Nonprofits that are accepted for the 'Reduce Your Use' grants can be awarded up to $5,000.The Rio Grande in Albuquerque is drying, can you go in it?According to PNM grants can be used for projects including; efficient lighting, updating heating/cooling systems, energy saving appliances, solar lighting, and other projects that reduce energy use. The grant applicati
  
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• New Mexico offering $4 million for abandoned home rehab

  19-09-2023 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has unlocked $4 million in funds for the "Restoring Our Communities" program. The money can be used to buy, rehabilitate, and resell vacant single-family homes.“By implementing this much-needed program, our goal is to help our fellow New Mexicans get into affordable homes, while at the same time, improve and strengthen communities by eliminating houses that are vacant or have been abandoned,” Isidoro
  
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• Additional disaster relief for Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire victims

  19-09-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Victims of the Hermits Peak /Calf Canyon Fire that took out disaster relief loans can now get additional assistance through the Small Business Administration. The partnership with the SBA allows borrowers to request compensation to pay off their disaster loans and interest.As FEMA works to distribute over $100 million for Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon recovery by 2024, navigators are a key focusBorrowers will have two options for disaster loan assistance:Option 1
  
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• Bernalillo County holds meetings on plans for open spaces

  19-09-2023 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – To go over development plans for Bernalillo County's future parks, recreation, and open space facilities, the county will be hosting a series of meetings regarding updates to its 2023 Master Plan.The meetings will consist of presentations, surveys, design boards, and answers to community questions. The first meeting will be held at the Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras on September 21.Chaco Canyon roads damaged by heavy rainMeeting Schedule
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• The Rio Grande in Albuquerque is drying, can you go in it?

  19-09-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you've seen the Rio Grande in Albuquerque in recent weeks, you may see that a large portion of the river is dry and only a few pools of water remain. While some experts say it may be a frequent sight each year, the city's Open Space superintendent is asking people to be mindful if they visit the drying riverbed."When the river is drying like this, you know, it's better to not go into the dry river bed. And more importantly, it's really important not to di
  
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• Fisher-Price drops NSYNC Little People set as reunion tour rumors swirl

  19-09-2023 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.This NSYNC Little People set will warm your ’90s soulIf all the rumors about NSYNC getting back together are tearin’ up your heart, let this nostalgia-driven Little People set from Fisher-Price help. The Mattel brand released a Little People Collector set based on the ’90s boy band that has fans ready to buy, buy, buy.The set, which retails for $29.99 on Amazon, feat
  
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• Land of Enchantment Fly-in aviation show at Double Eagle Airport

  19-09-2023 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Experimental Aircraft Association is a community of recreational pilots and builders dedicated to sharing a love of aviation. The groups is organizing the Land of Enchantment Fly-in Event at Double Eagle Airport on September 23.City of Albuquerque acquires 145 acres of Open Space propertyThe event opens at 7 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 8 a.m. The event is free to attend and will feature aircraft displays, a flight formation t
  
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• 'Coyote Cage' brings Latino representation to feature film

  19-09-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Red Desert Productions is a local film company whose first featured film, "Coyote Cage," is premiering September 22, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. City of Albuquerque acquires 145 acres of Open Space propertyCoyote Cage features an almost entirely Latino cast. The film is about a group of immigrants who find themselves in the middle of a trafficking ring while trying to cross the border. The premier of the film is sold out, but director Michael Per
  
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• Cyberattack could squeeze supply of Clorox wipes

  19-09-2023 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) – You may have a harder time getting Clorox wipes — and it has nothing to do with COVID-19.The Clorox Company disclosed this week in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a cyberattack has disrupted its business operations.The August cybersecurity incident targeted the company’s information technology systems. Clorox took “immediate steps” to stop it and brought some of its systems offline.Story continues below:Jobs: More jobs in New
  
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• Instagram post may shed new light in death of former NFL player's mother

  19-09-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  MAYWOOD, Ill. (WGN) — The search continues for a missing former NFL player whose mother was found dead in a creek in Chicago's western suburbs over the weekend.Authorities say they are searching for 35-year-old Sergio Brown, a Proviso East graduate who played in the NFL from 2010 to 2016 with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.He was reported missing alongside his mother, Myrtle Brown, hours before she was found dead. Boy’s overdose death leads to guilty verdict for his
  
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• Working from home could cut carbon footprint in half: research

  19-09-2023 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The trend of working from home could be a big benefit for the environment, according to a new study released this week. Remote work could cut a person’s carbon footprint by as much as 58 percent, the researchers said.“The growth in remote and hybrid work catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic could have significant environmental implications,” researchers wrote for the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S. (PNAS).Researchers studied five
  
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• Mama bear and cubs enjoy quick swim in California backyard

  19-09-2023 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A couple in Los Angeles found some unexpected guests enjoying their backyard amenities last month, when a mama bear and her two cubs were spotted taking a dip in their pool.  Homeowners Jon and Karen Von Gunten say the bears came out of Rowley Canyon, which connects to the Angeles National Forest, in search of a place to cool down in the scorching temperatures.  Moose near Santa Fe tranquilized for relocationThe couple captured a video of the bears taking a q
  
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• Boebert breaks it off with 'Beetlejuice' date after headlines over her behavior at performance

  19-09-2023 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) says she’s scrapping any more romantic outings after getting booted out of a “Beetlejuice” performance, exclaiming, “All future date nights have been canceled.”The Colorado Republican, along with a male companion, was escorted out of a Denver theater last week for vaping, singing and “causing a disturbance” during a performance of “Beetlejuice.” The incident was first reported by The Denver
  
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• Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon ride company earns global recognition

  19-09-2023 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon ride company has been serving the southwest for over 40 years. Recently, Rainbow Ryders was recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers' Choice award winner for ranking among the best 10% of all attractions in the world.Sensory room planned for Balloon Fiesta this yearThe awards are given to businesses who consistently received positive reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, with winners among the top 10% of all
  
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• Pedestrian dead after crash in northeast Albuquerque

  19-09-2023 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian. Tuesday, just after midnight, police responded to the scene of a crash near San Antonio Dr. and Louisiana Blvd.Video: Dangerous shootout outside of Albuquerque apartment complexPolice say a motorcycle with a passenger was traveling east on San Antonio Dr. when a pedestrian ran into the roadway and stopped in front of the motorcycle. APD says it is believed
  
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• NMSU recognized by US News Best Colleges rankings

  19-09-2023 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University has landed on U.S. News' Best Colleges rankings list.NMSU ranked #296 nationally, tied with Alvernia University, California State-University (East Bay), Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (Ponce), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and University of the Incarnate World.They tied #159 in top public schools and #245 in social mobilityThey also pla
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Shootout video, Stolen vehicle, Warmer and drier, Sensory trailer, Skateboarding event

  19-09-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Frustrated neighbors express concern over growing homeless campBernalillo County impacted by ankle monitor backlogU.S. lawmakers discuss resolution ‘condemning’ Governor Lujan GrishamCity of Albuquerque acquires 145 acres of Open Space propertyThe program helping Albuquerque’s homeless studentsLawsuit settled for man tased by Albuquerque police while holding spoonOfficials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
  
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• Warmer and drier Tuesday around New Mexico

  19-09-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is cool and quiet across New Mexico. All storms moved out of the state overnight, and most of the state will wake up to mostly sunny skies this morning. It is going to be a drier day in New Mexico. The only storms will be possible in southern Colorado, the far northern mountains and northeast highlands of New Mexico, and a couple of showers in the southeast plains.Forecast Continues Below
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• Navajo Nation set to host first women-run sporting event

  19-09-2023 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) – Organizers from the Dine Skate Garden Project and GRLSWIRL are working together to host the first women-run sporting event on the Navajo Nation Reservation. Featuring girls from all ages, the Modern Matriarch Skate Jam will feature competitors showing off their skills in skateboarding. Frustrated neighbors express concern over growing homeless campCompetitors will be judged on style and performance. Organizers say it’s more than just coming together f
  
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• The program helping Albuquerque's homeless students

  19-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are thousands of homeless students enrolled in the state’s largest school district. Some are awaiting foster care placement, others are living in motels, shelters, or vehicles.
  APS’ McKinney Vento Program aims to identify those students, assist their families, and ultimately, help those students succeed. This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Chris & Gabby host the school district's Program Director, Cristal Wilson, who shares the c
  
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• Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named to list of UNESCO World Heritage sites

  19-09-2023 13:59 via krqe.com
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and indigenous tribes, many with ancestral ties to the state, pushed to recognize the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks for their good condition, distinct style and cultural significance —
  
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• Chick-fil-A plans return to UK after past anti-LGBTQ+ backlash

  19-09-2023 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Chick-fil-A is planning to open restaurants in the United Kingdom by 2025, officials announced.The planned expansion comes four years after the company opened a temporary storefront in Reading, a town west of London, in 2019.
  LGBTQ activists and supporters protested the company’s arrival due to comments made by former Chick-fil-A CEO Dan T. Cathy regarding same-sex marriage in 2012. McDonald’s is launching a spinoff chain based on a long-forgotten retro characterIn the past,
  
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• No winner for Powerball; jackpot climbs to $672 million

  19-09-2023 11:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Better luck next time. No one won Monday night's Powerball jackpot, and the total has climbed to $672 million.There were no $2 million winners, and a $1 million ticket was sold in Massachusetts.Monday's numbers were: 2, 21, 26, 40, 42, and red Powerball 9. The Power Play was 3X.
  The next Powerball drawing will be Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET.At that size, this jackpot ranks as the 10th-largest in Powerball history. It’s also the third-largest of 2023. In February, there was
  
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• Drier, warmer weather returns Tuesday

  19-09-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and storms will continue to move east across New Mexico through late Monday evening. Drier, breezier, and warmer weather moves in on Tuesday.Showers and storms are moving through New Mexico on Monday afternoon. They even dropped heavy rain and hail across parts of Albuquerque with another round of rain late tonight. Skies will be clearing out overnight as drier air moves into the state.
  A dry, westerly wind will return to New Mexico on Tuesday. This will bring clearer skies all
  
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• Leroy Clark's boxing journey to go pro might take a slight detour to the Olympics

  19-09-2023 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Leroy Clark got into boxing to become a professional fighter. While getting experience in the amateur ranks, his career has taken him to a place he never knew he would be.
  The national champion heavyweight boxer will be fighting in the Olympic Trials in December.
  "Whenever I started this amateur journey, you know, the Olympics, they weren't even in the question for me," said Clark. "I wasn't even thinking that. I just wanted to get as many accolades as I cou
  
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• U.S. lawmakers discuss resolution 'condemning' Governor Lujan Grisham over public health order

  19-09-2023 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The conversation surrounding Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's controversial public health order on gun violence has now made its way to the U.S. Congress.
  The U.S. House Committee on Rules discussed Resolution 684, which would condemn Governor Lujan Grisham for her public health order.
  "This ban is not only bad policy and detrimental to public safety, but it is blatantly unconstitutional," said Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin. "Americans have a const
  
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• Video: Dangerous shootout outside of Albuquerque apartment complex

  19-09-2023 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another case of gun violence in Albuquerque as dramatic video shows a dangerous shootout in southeast Albuquerque on Saturday at the Somerset Park Apartment Complex near San Mateo and Gibson. The shooting lasts 30 seconds with more than a dozen shots ringing out.Orlando Rodriguez was one man who was home when the shooting broke out.“Me and my son were watching TV, and we heard him what we thought were fireworks,” said Rodriguez.The shooting took
  
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• Frustrated neighbors express concern over growing homeless camp

  19-09-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A growing homeless camp in near Central and  Pennsylvania has some Albuquerque property owners calling on the city for help."I counted about 20 tents, but here there are about three more because this one here was not there before. There are already about 23 tents,” said nearby property owner, Margarita Amaton.City of Albuquerque acquires 145 acres of Open Space propertyAfter owning an apartment complex near Pennsylvania and Central for 20 ye
  
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• APD SWAT called out after report of man pulling gun on maintenance worker

  19-09-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) SWAT unit responded to a call in the International District on Monday.
  Police said a man pointed a handgun at a maintenance worker near San Pablo and Central. City of Albuquerque acquires 145 acres of Open Space propertyWhen officers tried to make contact with the man, he locked himself inside an apartment.APD said the man has been taken into custody but has not released a name.
  
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• Lobos football moving past latest loss with optimistic view of the season

  19-09-2023 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's never about the start. It's always about the finish.
  The UNM Lobos Football team believes a strong finish will be in their future despite losing two of their first three games, the latest to rival New Mexico State 27-17. Lobos Head Coach Danny Gonzales made a bold prediction after the loss last Saturday, saying his team would definitely be headed to a bowl game at the end of the year. Players are determined to make him an honest man.
  "I feel like I'm up
  
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• More jobs in New Mexico than before the pandemic, state experts say

  19-09-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There are more jobs in New Mexico than before the pandemic, and unemployment is trending down, according to some of the state's leading economists. They gave lawmakers a snapshot Monday of how the state is doing economically, and what they're predicting in the next few budget years.
  "Probably the most significant thing from all the changes to the baseline forecast is that neither of our national forecasts are now forecasting a recession of the U.S. economy," said S
  
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• Lawsuit settled for man tased by Albuquerque police while holding spoon

  19-09-2023 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was shot with a beanbag gun and tased by Albuquerque Police (APD) while he was holding a spoon in 2020 will be getting a big check from the city.In May 2020, Martin Vargas' fiancé called the police, saying they'd had an argument, and he was walking around the house with an axe and then a knife.Officers saw Vargas putting his fiancee's 17-year-old son in a headlock in the driveway.Story continues below:Traffic: Albuquerque drivers concerned o
  
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• Sensory room planned for Balloon Fiesta this year

  19-09-2023 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All of the colors and shapes of Balloon Fiesta will fill the Albuquerque skies in just over two weeks. This year, a new four-wheeled addition at the Fiesta aims to make it easier for families and kids with sensory needs. Games, bean bags, and a relaxing feel are what a special trailer called "S.A.V.E." is bringing to New Mexico's biggest event for the first time.  "With all the burners going and all the activity, it's a lot of noise for s
  
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• Storm chances continue through Monday evening

  19-09-2023 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and storms will continue to move east across New Mexico through late Monday evening. Drier, breezier and warmer weather moves in on Tuesday.Showers and storm are moving through New Mexico Monday afternoon. They even dropped heavy rain and hail across parts of Albuquerque. Storm chances will continue through the evening, with a few spotty showers late tonight across northern New Mexico. Skies will be clearing out overnight as drier air moves into the state.
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