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• Albuquerque woman wanted for failing to comply with release terms

  04-10-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers are seeking help finding a woman involved in a 2021 robbery and homicide. Arianna Hawkins is wanted for her involvement in the murder of Ryan Saavedra Jr.According to police, Hawkins and four other suspects set up a drug transaction with Saavedra and his girlfriend in April 2021. After the transaction, the suspects sprayed Saavedra with mace. When Saavedra's girlfriend tried to drive away
  
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• UNMH residents protest pay and work conditions

  04-10-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of resident doctors walked out of work on Wednesday to protest outside of UNM Hospital. They're demanding better pay and working conditions.More than 100 protestors gathered outside of UNMH Wednesday. Most are in their residency at the hospital and are a part of the Committee of Interns and Residents, a nationwide union.“Our main priority has and always will be patient care. We came into this profession because we value what we do, and we care
  
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• PNM to pay $750,000 in employee settlement

  04-10-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After facing allegations of employment discrimination, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has reached a settlement with the federal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). PNM will pay $750,000.A federal lawsuit against PNM alleged the utility company discriminated against employees with disabilities. The EEOC says PNM did not allow employees returning from medical leave to work unless they were released "full duty" or "without medic
  
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• NM Department of Health encouraging early screening for breast cancer awareness month

  04-10-2023 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health is emphasizing early detection and screening. Breast cancer causes nearly 43,700 deaths yearly in the United States but the DOH said early detection can dramatically increase treatment effectiveness. Jill Biden urges women to get mammograms or other cancer exams during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThe department encourages both women and men to schedule cancer screeni
  
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• iPhone too hot? Apple releases fix for issue causing devices to run 'warmer than expected'

  04-10-2023 22:25 via krqe.com
  (AP) — Apple has released an iOS 17 system update that includes a fix to prevent the iPhone 15 lineup from becoming uncomfortably hot.According to the release's accompanying patch notes, iOS 17.0.3 “addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.”The Cupertino, California, company blamed a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaint
  
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• Alleged New Mexico prison gang member arrested, charged with kidnapping

  04-10-2023 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An alleged member of a New Mexico prison gang was arrested and charged with kidnapping a 45-year-old woman in Albuquerque, according to court documents.Bernalillo County deputies on Tuesday were called out to a home on Kelsey Road SW for a welfare check about a woman who was allegedly being held against her will. Nancy Durm told deputies that she was working for DoorDash and was confronted by two men, later identified as Ernie Estrada and Adam Miquez, at a M
  
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• Tropical Storm Philippe dumping heavy rain in parts of the Caribbean

  04-10-2023 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Philippe as it brings heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of the Caribbean.The NHC said Philippe remains disorganized as it slowly moves northwestward.The storm is currently dumping heavy rain across portions of the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Its maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph.What’s causing that smoke over the Tampa Bay area?
  Philippe is forecast to turn toward the north-northwest
  
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• Say goodbye to the COVID vaccine card: The CDC has stopped printing them

  04-10-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — It's the end of an era for a once-critical pandemic document: The ubiquitous white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out.Now that COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.The federal government shipped more than 980 million cards between late 2020, when the first vaccines came out, through May 10, according to the latest available data from the CDC.Federal
  
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• Suspect in decades old rape case will not be held in detention

  04-10-2023 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been over 30 years since four rape cases went cold in Albuquerque. Thanks to DNA testing and genealogy databases, prosecutors have a suspect.Ralph Martinez was charged in September, he faces six counts of criminal sexual penetration. Martinez is accused of raping three adult victims in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Martinez has been out of custody for almost two weeks and living with a family member.
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• Phone didn't get the Emergency Alert System test? This may be why

  04-10-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A nationwide test of the country's Emergency Alert System Wednesday went out to TVs, radios and phones – at least most phones.
  The test was a joint effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), making sure they have ways to alert the country in case of national emergencies. Those who received the test heard their phone blare or felt it vibrate for a few moments starting at around 2:18 p.m. Eastern Time. (The tes
  
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• What is Rule 26 and could it keep Trump from being speaker of the House?

  04-10-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A handful of Republicans have floated the possibility of electing former President Trump as the next House speaker, but that may not be possible under current GOP House conference rules.“Rule 26” started trending on X — the platform previously known as Twitter — shortly after Republicans started talking about backing Trump to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from his leadership position Tuesday afternoon. Many u
  
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• What to know about the emergency alert test hitting your cellphones and TVs

  04-10-2023 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
  The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that's designed to allow the president to speak to the Amer
  
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• Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas

  04-10-2023 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A self-described gangster who police and prosecutors say masterminded the shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996 made his first court appearance Wednesday on a murder charge.Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 60, stood shackled, wearing a dark-blue jail uniform and plastic orange slippers. He was scheduled to be arraigned on the charge Wednesday, but the hearing was cut short after he asked Judge Tierra Jones to postpone the hearing while he retains counsel in
  
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• New Mexico State Police arrest 10 in joint operation with Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office

  04-10-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested 10 people during a joint operation with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office.New Mexico State Police's tactical team was contacted by the Second Judicial Attorney’s office on Sept. 27 about an offender who was considered armed and dangerous. Damion Martinez, 26, from Albuquerque had an outstanding warrant in New Mexico for aggravated assault.Story continues below:Crime: Suspect linked
  
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• Boo at the Zoo is back at the ABQ BioPark

  04-10-2023 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark Zoo is hosting this year's Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Vortex Theatre brings a unique adaptation to ‘Dracula’Boo at the Zoo is a family friendly and safe event to enjoy trick or treating. Families are encouraged to come in costumes and trick or treat for tons of candy that's handed out around the zoo. The event also features fun educational activities, crafts, games and more.
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• Shooting damages Children Youth & Families Department building in Albuquerque, police say

  04-10-2023 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police is investigating after someone reportedly shot at the Children Youth & Families Department (CYFD) building on Indian School Road NE in Albuquerque.Police were called around 9 a.m. on Wednesday for a report of damage to the building. Officers learned that when employees arrived this morning, they found one of the windows broken.  Officers located a defect in the stucco ledge near the window and determined a bullet had struck t
  
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• Albuquerque Police to announce results of a review of officer-involved shootings

  04-10-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. to announce results of a six-month review of officer-involved shootings.
  The news conference will be livestreamed on this page.
  APD says the review will focus on officer-involved shootings from the first six months of 2023. According to APD's crime stats there were seven officer-involved shootings within the first six months of the year, with three of those
  
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• Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prison

  04-10-2023 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  A man who attacked a police officer and a Reuters cameraman during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than four years in prison.Shane Jason Woods, 45, was the first person charged with assaulting a member of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.Woods, of Auburn, Illinois, took a running start and tackled the Reuters cameraman “like an NFL linebacker hunting a quarterback after an interception,” federal prosecutors wrote in a court filing.Woods al
  
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• Vortex Theatre brings a unique adaptation to 'Dracula'

  04-10-2023 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is the oldest continuously producing black box theatre in New Mexico. The theatre is presenting its unique take on 'Dracula'. City lays out plan for stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park, including additional parkingThis adaptation of the story is a post-modernist take on the classic, filled with temptation, discovery and death. The theatre describes it as "not your grandmother's Dracula, it's more like your crazy drunk uncle's Dracula." The show
  
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• Launchpad's 'Night of the Living Cover Bands' adds all-ages shows to lineup

  04-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An annual Albuquerque tradition is kicking off its 16th year Friday – Launchpad's "Night of the Living Cover Bands" (NOTLCB). Over 130 local bands will perform as cover sets of well-known acts over 12 nights in October and this year, some shows will be all-ages."The all-ages nights, I think, is a really fun and exciting element this year that we've added to [the event]," says Barney Lopez, booker and promoter at Launchpad. "And so I'm really looking fo
  
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• Ring offers $1 million reward for recording extraterrestrial activity

  04-10-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has a history of UFO sightings, and now people can be rewarded if they document extraterrestrial activity. Home security company Ring is offering $1 million to an American who captures a real extraterrestrial lifeform on their indoor or outdoor Ring device.All video submissions meeting contest requirements and submission criteria will be reviewed by "a space and extraterrestrial expert," Ring stated in a press release. If the expert believes the s
  
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• Win the Powerball jackpot? Think twice before taking the cash

  04-10-2023 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The Powerball jackpot has grown again, reaching an estimated $1.2 billion ahead of the next drawing. That makes it the third-largest Powerball jackpot on record, and the seventh-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. If you’re lucky enough to beat the overwhelmingly challenging odds of winning the jackpot — 1 in 292.2 million — there are a number of steps experts suggest following. That includes building your team — a financial advisor, a tax a
  
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• McDonald's bringing back the McRib after 2022's 'Farewell Tour'

  04-10-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – What fools we were to believe McDonald’s was retiring the McRib!Despite throwing a “farewell tour” for its seasonal McRib sandwich in 2022, McDonald’s has confirmed the item’s return to select restaurants next month.“It turns out not everyone was ready to say goodbye to the McRib after last year’s Farewell Tour,” reads a statement from McDonald’s. “While it won’t be available nationwide, some lucky fans may find
  
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• Lawmakers consider what's holding New Mexico back from economic growth

  04-10-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With record levels of revenue available for investment in the state, New Mexico's lawmakers are asking themselves: "What's holding New Mexico back, and where can the state invest for growth?" A new report has one potential answer."The state’s labor force holds the state back from economic development and expansion," the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) wrote in a recent report. "In New Mexico currently, the demand for workers is much greater than the s
  
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• New Mexico man sentenced for having sexual contact with child

  04-10-2023 15:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man has been sentenced for sex crimes. The man is from Standing Rock and is a member of the Navajo Nation.According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Brandon Yazzie, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts of abusive sexual contact in May 2023.Records stated, in 2021, the FBI was contacted by an Arizona police department about a child who was sexually abused. Santa Fe officials release name of man found dead near Rail Runner station, ask for detailsCourt doc
  
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• MAP: Where, when and how to get the best view of the 2023 annular eclipse

  04-10-2023 15:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A solar eclipse will be visible from numerous U.S. states on Saturday, Oct. 14, a day highly anticipated by self-described "eclipse chasers" who have called the events life-changing, equating the sight to "looking upon the eye of God."October's eclipse is annular, meaning that the moon will be between the Earth and sun, but at or near its farthest distance from the Earth. That means the sun will create a bright ring effect around the moon.The do’s and don’ts of
  
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• Thousands of US health care workers go on strike in multiple states over wages and staff shortages

  04-10-2023 15:19 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Picketing began Wednesday morning at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 health care workers go on strike in Virginia, California and three other states over wages and staffing shortages, marking the latest major labor unrest in the United States.Kaiser Permanente is one of the country’s larger insurers and health care system operators, with 39 hospitals nationwide. The non-profit company, based in Oakland, California, provides health coverage for nearly 13
  
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• Albuquerque nonprofit working to get more Native Americans in film

  04-10-2023 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque nonprofit is doing their part to get more Native Americans involved in film. The National Indian Youth Council launched the Film and Media Initiative.Ordinance increases amount CABQ can use for open space land and restorationThere are currently 162 students involved in the program. They’ve also partnered up with UNM and CNM to help finds students jobs. “We've kind of developed a track that will support students who are interested i
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Order extended, Officer charged, Mild and quiet, Stadium details, Balloon Fiesta

  04-10-2023 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Phones, TVs and radios are set to alert nationwide, here’s whyFormer Albuquerque officer sues department, chief over firing4 teens arrested for shooting BB guns at homeless personWoman dies in officer-involved shooting in Las CrucesABQ BioPark’s multi-million-dollar Asia exhibit opens soonOrdinance increases amount CABQ can use for open space land and restoration5 people wounded in a shooting after a homecoming event at Morgan State UniversitySirens blare acro
  
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• Seasonal weather around New Mexico for the week ahead

  04-10-2023 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday morning is cold in spots, but quiet and dry for all. Temperatures have fallen to freezing in the west mountains, and into the 30s and low 40s for much of northern New Mexico. Wear your warm layers! A cold front is moving into southeast New Mexico, dropping temperatures in the east plains as well. We will see high temperatures in the 60s, 70s and 80s this afternoon. A couple of cold fronts will move into eastern New Mexico through Friday, dropping temperatures off on that side of the st
  
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• Jill Biden urges women to get mammograms or other cancer exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  04-10-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is urging women to consult their doctors about getting mammograms or other cancer screenings, saying in a new public service announcement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that early detection saves lives.“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm asking you to put your health first,” the first lady says in the 30-second spot recorded amid flower blooms in the White House Rose Garden.“Take a moment to talk to your doctor about whether
  
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• Need to return a package? Uber drivers will now mail it for you

  04-10-2023 13:26 via krqe.com
  
  Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers' return packages.The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores. Uber will charge a flat fee of $5 for the service or $3 for its Uber One members.The San Francisco-based company said the service will be available in nearly 5,000 U.S. cities to start. Uber Eats to accept SNAP benefits for
  
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• Chilly overnight temperatures on the way

  04-10-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Parts of New Mexico will see their first freeze of the season Wednesday morning. Temperatures will hover near average into the weekend.
  Tuesday was a much quieter day across New Mexico. Drier air moved in to the state, bringing more sunshine. A cold front kept temperatures slightly cooler today compared to Monday, but it is warmer in the southeastern part of the state. The combination of clear skies, dry air, and calm winds tonight will bring the season's first freeze to parts of western and nor
  
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• City lays out plan for stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park, including additional parking

  04-10-2023 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We're getting a better idea of how Balloon Fiesta and United games can co-exist at Balloon Fiesta Park.
  "Behind us is the future location, if council and EPC approves it and the team, United, do the financing, this will be the location of the United Stadium," said Mayor Tim Keller while standing on the east parking lot at Balloon Fiesta Park.
  If approved, the stadium would go on that east lot where power lines already deter balloons from flying over. Th
  
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• Ordinance increases amount CABQ can use for open space land and restoration

  04-10-2023 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They offer a chance to escape the hustle and bustle, without leaving the city. Now, the City of Albuquerque is putting more money into its Open Space Program.“No one in our city is more than 20 minutes away from hiking trails that offer fresh air and exercise and a chance to relax and unwind,” said City Councilor Renee Grout at the council meeting on Monday.Now, thanks to a new ordinance, the City of Albuquerque will have even more open spaces.Th
  
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• UNM running back Dorian Lewis is out for the season

  04-10-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Dorian Lewis has played his last game for the UNM Lobos this year. The talented running back is out for the season after breaking his foot in a game at Wyoming last week.
  "We'll miss him," said UNM Head Coach Danny Gonzales. "He's a special football player. He'll have surgery on his foot here in the coming week, and he'll be back next year. He was a big part of our offense. That room is deep. Thank God."
  Story continues below:Crime: Documents: Man char
  
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• ABQ BioPark's multi-million-dollar Asia exhibit opens soon

  04-10-2023 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After more than two years of construction, the BioPark's new Asia exhibit is ready to open.The exhibit has been under construction since 2021 and cost $32 million.Story continues below:Crime: Documents: Man charged with opening fire at Española protest had previous run-in with FBIPodcast: Managing the Rio Grande’s water is a long gameEvents: Some of New Mexico’s national parks, historic sites will host eclipse-viewing eventsNew Mexico
  
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• Lobos 6'5" center brings new presence to the paint

  04-10-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the past few years, the Lobo Women's Basketball team has been a little undersized in the front court. The tallest player on the roster in recent years stood at 6-1, but UNM has now gotten significantly bigger, with a 6'5" transfer from Mississippi State.Giessen, Germany native Charlotte (Charlie) Kohl began her collegiate career as a Bulldog at Mississippi State, but after a coaching change, she followed first-year Lobos Assistant Head Coach Keith Freema
  
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• New Mexico senator takes job at Colorado university

  04-10-2023 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) -- A New Mexico State senator has taken a job at a Colorado university.Senator Benny Shendo Junior has been hired by the University of Colorado Boulder as the school's first Vice Chancellor for Native American Affairs.The Democratic senator has represented New Mexico's District 22, including Jemez Springs and Cuba, for the past decade.Story continues below:Crime: Documents: Man charged with opening fire at Española protest had previous run-in with FBIPodcast: M
  
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• Former Albuquerque officer sues department, chief over firing

  04-10-2023 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officer is now suing the department and chief for wrongful termination.Former APD spokesperson and DWI investigator, Fred Duran, was fired in 2020 after then-Deputy Chief Harold Medina reviewed Duran's case and stated he violated procedures. New Mexico attorney general charges Las Cruces police officer with manslaughterMedina had said Duran violated procedure during a 2019 DWI arrest and was not truthful about it
  
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• Lobo Men's Basketball releases 2023-24 schedule

  04-10-2023 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo Men's Basketball team announced its schedule for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The schedule is full of challenges, as they face 14 teams with 20+ win teams from last year, and nine teams that finished in the top 50 of the NET rankings. Overall, UNM will play 18 games at the Pit, including seven non-conference games, nine against Mountain West opponents, and two exhibition games.
  The Lobos non-conference schedule features seven games against postsea
  
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• What's the city doing to prepare for 2023 Balloon Fiesta?

  04-10-2023 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is just days away, and visitors will come from all across the country. The city has been getting ready for Albuquerque's biggest event of the year. While Albuquerque Police (APD), State Police, and the sheriff will be on hand at the event, there's also a new safety alert system the city is trying out for people near the event. "We are going to utilize, hopefully, we won't have to, but if we need to, a radial alert system. This is a w
  
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• Suspect linked to 11-year-old's killing near Isotopes Park to be released from custody

  04-10-2023 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the three men charged in a mistaken identity shooting that killed a boy outside Isotopes Park will be released from custody.Albuquerque Police (APD) initially said Daniel Gomez, Nathen Garley and Jose Romero fired 17 shots from a car outside Isotopes Park last month, killing 11-year-old Froylan Villegas.Investigators believe they were targeting a rival gang.Prosecutors had filed a motion to keep Gomez in custody until trial, but said in court, they ar
  
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• Santa Fe officials release name of man found dead near Rail Runner station, ask for details

  04-10-2023 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe authorities have identified the body that was discovered near a Rail Runner Station near NM 599.On September 22, Santa Fe officers responded to the scene after a body was reported under a bridge. They found a man with blunt-force trauma. His death was believed to be a homicide. New Mexico attorney general charges Las Cruces police officer with manslaughterThe man was identified as Aaron Garcia, 50, of Santa Domingo Pueblo/Kewa Pueblo. If you hav
  
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• New Albuquerque chief administrative officer confirmed into position

  04-10-2023 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council has formally signed off on the appointment of a new chief administrative officer.The council unanimously confirmed longtime CNM Vice President Samantha Sengel to the position during Monday night's meeting. She will replace Lawrence Rael, who is retiring in November. PHOTOS: Custom 1960s home listed for $1.2 million in AlbuquerqueOnce the transition is complete, she will be tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of ci
  
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• 4 teens arrested for shooting BB guns at homeless person and Albuquerque Community Safety worker

  04-10-2023 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) has found itself in the spotlight after one of its workers was shot with a BB gun, according to police. Police said the four juveniles accused of doing it were also targeting homeless people on the streets of Albuquerque.“We strive to never be in this situation, but we also are prepared for the worst at any given point,” said ACS Director Mariela Ruiz-Angel.On August 30, police responded to one o
  
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• Judge extends temporary restraining order on governor's amended gun ban

  04-10-2023 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Will Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's ban on guns in certain spaces around Bernalillo County and Albuquerque stand? Both sides made their case to a federal court judge Tuesday.
  The judge ruled that the temporary restraining order against enforcement of the gun ban will be extended until October 11; at that point, the judge will determine whether the latest version of the public health order will stand.
  "Governments are going to react when judges tell them that t
  
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• New Mexico attorney general charges Las Cruces police officer with manslaughter

  04-10-2023 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – In 2022, a man ended up dead after complaints about a stolen beer led to a police shooting. Now, the state's attorney general is claiming the police officer who pulled the trigger used unreasonable deadly force.On August 2, 2022, Las Cruces Police responded to a 911 call claiming a man, Presley Eze, left the store without paying for a beer at a Las Cruces Chevron. The Office of the New Mexico Attorney General claims officers forcibly removed Eze, who was unar
  
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• First freeze of the season for parts of New Mexico Wednesday morning

  04-10-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Parts of New Mexico will see their first freeze of the season Wednesday morning. Temperatures will hover near average into the weekend.
  Tuesday is a much quieter day across New Mexico. Much drier air has moved back into the state, bringing more sunshine. A cold front has moved in, dropping temperatures slightly compared to Monday, but it is warmer in the southeastern part of the state. It is still a little breezy in parts of the state today too, but these winds will die down tonight. The combina
  
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• Man sentenced for committing crimes with his brother in ABQ Metro

  04-10-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the brothers who committed a string of crimes in the Metro over the course of four months will spend more than a decade behind bars.Adrian Cly, and his brother Jeremy Cly, both took plea deals in this case, admitting to planning and carrying out a string of armed robberies from March to June last year. The crimes included stealing a bait car from a parking lot on University and carjacking multiple victims. Oil and gas companies to pay environmental re
  
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