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• Gunshot investigation in Bernalillo County leads to 3 arrests

  30-09-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Three people were arrested following a shooting investigation in Bernalillo County.Deputies were called to the area of Forest Road 333 and Tierra Monte after reports of gunshots. Hobbs Police: 15-year-old arrested for deadly shootingWith help from APD's Air 2 Helicopter, they located three people who were shooting. They were identified as 22-year-old Marlon Cook, Keona Manuelito, and 21-year-old Tyarra Commack.Deputies found an AR-15, handgun chassis, ammo,
  
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• Hobbs Police: 15-year-old arrested for deadly shooting

  30-09-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs Police have arrested a 15-year-old for the shooting death of a 19-year-old this week.Police said they responded to a shooting that killed Brennon Smith on West Copper Avenue on Monday night.Story continues below:Business: Flix Brewhouse to open a second location in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadiumNew Mexico: How will a government shutdown impact New Mexico?Community: What’s happening around N
  
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• House sends Senate bill to avert government shutdown

  30-09-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  The House on Saturday approved a “clean” stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration hours before the midnight funding deadline.The measure would keep the government funded at current spending levels for 45 days and it includes $16 billion in disaster relief — matching the figure the White House included in a supplemental request. It does not include Ukraine aid or border policy changes.The chamber clear
  
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• United Airlines passenger faces possible life sentence for alleged attempt to stab flight attendant

  30-09-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  BOSTON (WWLP) – A federal grand jury has indicted a Massachusetts man on charges stemming from an in-flight incident in March, during which he was accused of trying to stab a flight attendant with a broken spoon.Francisco Severo Torres, of Leominster, was indicted in a Boston federal court on Wednesday. He faces one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon. Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballp
  
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• Study finds link between vaping and asthma in teens

  30-09-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Sept. 28, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) – Vaping, or e-cigarette smoking, may increase the risk of developing asthma, even if those kids have never smoked typical tobacco products, according to a Texas A&M University School of Public Health research study.E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices. When inhaled, a fluid – often infused with nicotine and flavor – heats and creates a vapor. The devices were inn
  
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• Storm chances return across much of New Mexico

  30-09-2023 16:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) -Scattered showers and storms will develop across portions of the state with locally rainfall possible. A flood watch has been issued for burn scar locations along with the south central portion of the state through this evening.
  Wind Advisories, and Red Flag Warnings have been issued for northern portions of the state as wind gusts are expected to be between 35-45 mph, with low humidity and an unstable air mass present, causing the potential some wild fires.
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• Public schooling is best in these US cities

  30-09-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When people are looking to buy a house, one of the first questions they ask is about the public schools in the community. In fact, for 15% of homebuyers, the quality of the school district is a key factor in a purchasing decision, according to a 2023 National Association of Realtors survey.For people in the age ranges most likely to have school-age children, it's even more important: 22% of buyers ages 24 to 32, 30% of buyers ages 33 to 42, and 23% of buyers ages 43 to 57 consid
  
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• California city becomes first in nation to recognize legal rights of nonhuman animals

  30-09-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - The California city of Ojai is now the first city in America to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. The Ojai City Council voted to adopt the ordinance introduced by Councilmember Leslie Rule (District 1) and developed with the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) by a vote of 4-1 on Tuesday night. The ordinance defines and protects elephants’ rights to liberty, NhRP said in a press release. “It’s indisputable that elephants suffer when deprived of
  
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• Emotional support alligator denied entry into Phillies ballpark

  30-09-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP/NEXSTAR) — A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.Social media posts showed the gator - named WallyGator - on a leash with a harness with his name on it outside the stadium Wednesday.WallyGator is a working emotional support alligator owned by Joie Henney, of Jonestown, Pennsylvania. The reptile has a big presence on Instagram and TikTok. ‘It’s devastating’: Daughte
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 7

  30-09-2023 08:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – District play for high school football in New Mexico began on Friday night. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the 7th week of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekVolcano Vista hosted district 1 rival Cleveland at Community Stadium. The Storm outlasted the Hawks 35-12 to end a two-game losing streak."Offense we're moving the ball," said Cleveland head coach Robert Garza. "We kind of shot ourselves in the foot a couple time
  
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• Rain and storm chances continue through Monday

  30-09-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and storms will develop this weekend across parts of New Mexico with locally heavy rainfall possible. It will feel a lot more like fall with much cooler temperatures by the middle of next week.Showers and storms developed across southeast New Mexico, especially east of the Sacramento Mountains. These storms have mostly ended tonight, but there are still a few lingering showers and storms in southern New Mexico.Drier weather will return to start the day Saturday, but more shower
  
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• Clovis Police arrest man after SWAT standoff

  30-09-2023 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department arrested 37-year-old Louie Robert Maes on outstanding felony warrants on Friday. Maes was wanted for aggravated battery on a household member and criminal sexual contact.Albuquerque man who threatened to shoot up former high school sentencedAround 3:30 p.m., New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole located Maes at a building near Fifth and Axtell Street, and Clovis police officers were brought in. At about 4:17 p.m., officers heard gunsh
  
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• Season two of state's family show in the works after successful first season

  30-09-2023 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Can a TV show help teach parents in New Mexico how to be better parents? That's the goal of a new, 'The Early Show with Alax', show that has already reached thousands, with video streams now in the millions.Blue, fuzzy, and focused on the families of New Mexico, Alax the Alien has helped thousands of parents in the state.“We see that there's a lot of excitement around this way to be very family centered in our approach to building an early childhood system in
  
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• Three arrested following gunshots call in Bernalillo County

  30-09-2023 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following reports of gunshots near Forest 333 and Tierra Monte northeast of Albuquerque around 5:45 p.m. Thursday. The Albuquerque Police Department's Air 2 helicopter helped deputies locate 22-year-old Marlon Cook, 22-year-old Keona Manuelito, and 21-year-old Tyarra Commack. Video: Albuquerque woman known for multiple run-ins with police gets arrestedDeputies said they found an AR-15, a handgun ch
  
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• Lowrider bike club builds custom bicycle for DEA's 50th anniversary

  30-09-2023 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Drug Enforcement Agency is celebrating a milestone with the help of a local lowrider bicycle club. In honor of its 50th anniversary, the agency unveiled a bike, custom-built by students from the Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club along with a club in Kansas.UNM unveiling its first-ever custom hot air balloonThe after-school club was started earlier this year as a place for local youth to find mentorship from law enforcement, members of the lowrider
  
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• Santa Fe Police to begin traffic safety operation in October

  30-09-2023 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department said it will begin a traffic safety operation on October 1. They said they are focusing on high crash areas including Airport Rd. Saint Francis Dr. and Cerrillos Rd. They will also check on areas like Rodeo Rd., St. Michaels Dr. NM 599, Old Pecos Trail, and Bishops Lodge Rd. Albuquerque Police Department clears 105 felony warrants in four-day operationOfficers will focus on speeding, seatbelt enforcement, racing, loud muffler
  
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• UNM unveiling its first-ever custom hot air balloon

  30-09-2023 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is getting ready for Balloon Fiesta with the unveiling of its first-ever custom balloon. The design of the balloon, called "Cherry on Top" was a collaboration between the UNM Marketing Department, Rainbow Ryders, and Illinois-based manufacturer Lindstrand Balloons. The do’s and don’ts of watching the annular solar eclipse in New MexicoThe university said the balloon will appear throughout Fiesta and during homeco
  
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• Friends of victim who was shot at Oñate protests in Española speak out

  30-09-2023 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) –  One day after a shooting at a Juan de Oñate statue in Española, 23-year-old Ryan Martinez has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault for shooting Jacob Johns at the demonstration around noon on Thursday."An act of cowardice, an act of absolute cowardice, to arm oneself against a group of unarmed people simply because you don't agree with their values,” said Jacob John’s friend, Janene Yazzie who was also
  
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• Video: Albuquerque woman known for multiple run-ins with police gets arrested

  30-09-2023 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –She's a suspect in a homicide case and someone who's no stranger to police, making a name for herself by getting in and out of jail. Now newly obtained police video shows one of those recent arrests that tested officers again. Albuquerque police caught up with Acasia Baca in March at a Family Dollar. Accused of shoplifting and threatening an employee with a knife. In police video, witnesses warn law enforcement that Baca has a knife. When officers arrest
  
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• Dates for BioPark 'Harvest Festival' announced

  30-09-2023 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark announced the dates for their annual Harvest Festival. It will take place on October 7 and 8 at the Botanic Garden.Local bands will perform on multiple stages between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day. There will also be face painting, photo ops, and an artisan market.Story continues below:Business: Flix Brewhouse to open a second location in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadiumNew Mexi
  
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• Scattered storms develop Saturday afternoon

  30-09-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Isolated storms will continue across southeast New Mexico through Friday night. Another round of scattered storms are likely across New Mexico Saturday.
  Showers and storms have developed across southeast New Mexico, especially east of the Sacramento Mountains. These storms will continue to drift to the northeast through this evening, with some showers and storms sticking around past midnight tonight.
  Drier weather will return to start the day Saturday, but more showers and thunderstorms will dev
  
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• Four Corners Balloon Rally lifts off at Lake Farmington

  30-09-2023 00:43 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Ballooning fans in New Mexico do not have to wait for Balloon Fiesta to see the colors fill the skies. Friday morning's mass ascension at Lake Farmington kicked off the Four Corners Balloon Rally. New Mexico wildlife habitat project seeks to improve 80,000 acres of landEvents run through the weekend in the Farmington area. For a full schedule of events, visit the Four Corners Balloon Rally's website.
  
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• El Paso Border Patrol catches man wanted for homicide

  30-09-2023 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says they've apprehended two dozen wanted individuals over the last week. That includes one man wanted on a homicide charge.CBP apprehended 47-year-old Jesus Javier Rios as he tried to cross into the U.S. from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte border crossing. CBP says a fingerprint scan led them to believe the man wasn't the person his ID said, but rather was a U.S. citizen with active warrants. So far, Albuquerque se
  
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• Koala Children's Academy celebrates grand opening in Barelas

  30-09-2023 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Koala Children's Academy celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 29. The learning center is located in the Barelas community and has a capacity of over 60 children.The facility features interactive classrooms and play-based learning for children under the age of five. It will also serve home-cooked meals to all attendees. City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadium"It began in earnest in 2020 when we conducted a survey
  
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• New Mexico wildlife habitat project seeks to improve 80,000 acres of land

  30-09-2023 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A plan to improve land within the Carson National Forest has been approved by Jicarilla District Ranger Jim Eaton. The goal is to help rare animals survive on the land.“The end goal is to improve this part of the forest and encourage the expansion of and use from wildlife species in the area,” Eaton said in a press release. “We especially hope to encourage the federally listed Mexican spotted owl to reoccupy designated critical habita
  
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