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• New Mexico left out of hydrogen hub funding

  13-10-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It appears New Mexico has lost out on federal funds to create a hydrogen hub. The state partnered with Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming seeking a $1.25B grant from the United States Department of Energy. FEMA offering $1 billion to local governments to boost climate resilienceFriday morning, the energy department revealed the seven recipients and the four-state group was not on the list. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she's disappointed by the decision but remains
  
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• Governor appoints Kari Armijo to lead Human Services Department

  13-10-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The governor has appointed Kari Armijo to oversee the Human Services Department as it transitions into a new state agency. Armijo has led HSD on an acting basis since January but she will spearhead HSD's shift into the healthcare authority department which will be responsible for healthcare purchasing, regulation, and policy. Industry experts say New Mexico’s cannabis industry is underregulatedThis year, lawmakers approved a bill to rename HSD and changed
  
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• Downtown 6th Street receiving safety updates, re-striping

  13-10-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –A stretch of downtown Albuquerque will be getting a significant update in the hopes of slowing traffic and improving safety. Downtown 6th Street has recently received a repaving and is getting new striping to improve safety.Trending News
  New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Health warns of eye damage risks during annular solar eclipseBalloon Fiesta: Balloon Fiesta preparing special events for eclipseCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico October
  
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• ABQ RIDE hiring fairs happening in October

  13-10-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ RIDE will be holding a few hiring fairs this month. Both fairs will be held at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility at 8001 Daytona Rd. NW; one on October 17 and the other on October 27.One hundred and six open Motorcoach Operator and 17 Vehicle Maintenance positions are needing to be filled. The fair aims to expedite the hiring process. "ABQ RIDE is focusing heavily on filling vacant driver and mechanic positions with the goal of building a strong staff who
  
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• Artesia police shooting began with parking lot dispute

  13-10-2023 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police gave an update on what led to an officer involved shooting with Artesia Police Thursday morning.
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  New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Health warns of eye damage risks during annular solar eclipseBalloon Fiesta: Balloon Fiesta preparing special events for eclipseCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico October 13 – October 19KRQE Investigates: ‘A dangerous path’: KRQE Investigates one of APD&rsquo
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for fatal 2020 DWI crash

  13-10-2023 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mohammad Hassani, who pleaded guilty for a deadly crash that took the life of an Air Force Staff Sergeant, was sentenced to four years behind bars.Man wrongfully identified in published BOLO sues New Mexico State PoliceHassani admitted to drinking and smoking weed before crashing into Kirtland Air Force Base Staff Sergeant D’Andrea Smith at the intersection of Chico and Eubank in 2020. Hassani took a plea deal in April to get a letter sentence. Ha
  
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• Dona Ana county expanding broadband internet access

  13-10-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Dona Ana County will soon be expanding their broadband internet reach with a new project with Ethos Broadband. Some of New Mexico’s national parks, historic sites will host eclipse-viewing eventsThe Northern County Broadband project will invest $16 million to build infrastructure. The project will provide better access to more than 1,600 homes and over 100 small businesses between Salem and Radium Springs in southern New Mexico. The funding
  
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• Aspiring teachers can now apply for Golden Apple program

  13-10-2023 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Applications are now being accepted for the Golden Apple Scholars program. Golden Apple is a nonprofit that provides a pathway for aspiring teachers to get connected to open teaching positions across New Mexico. Rio Rancho Public schools asking voters to approve $80 million bond measureAccording to a press release, The Scholars program helps teachers get prepared as well as tuition assistance for high school seniors as well as freshman and sophomore college student
  
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• Why do you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during eclipse?

  13-10-2023 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're less than a day away from the first of two solar eclipses over the next few months.On Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will briefly dim the skies over sections of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Viewing the eclipse safely will require some prep on your part, however."(I see) a few patients a year that have either accidentally looked at the sun or were trying to view an eclipse," said Dr. Andrew Neighbors, a Seattle-based optometrist.According to Neighbors,
  
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• Traveling 50 states to share a meal with 50 women

  13-10-2023 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 50 states project is a a mission by author Shari Lead to share a meal with 50 different women, one woman per state.ABQ BioPark hosting sensory friendly night at the aquariumLead started her journey in January in Albuquerque and finished up in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska at the end of September. The journey highlighted the importance of starting conversations and connecting with people despite different beliefs and backgrounds. During the 50 states proj
  
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• ABQ BioPark hosting sensory friendly night at the aquarium

  13-10-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark is hosting a sensory friendly night Saturday, October 21 at the aquarium from 5:30 - 8 p.m.PHOTOS: Special Shapes Rodeo day 2 at Balloon FiestaThe event is in collaboration with Autism+, a program at the UNM Center for Development and Disability. Tickets are limited and will be $5 per ticket. Guests can enjoy a sensory friendly map, special crafts and activities and a a quiet room. There will be a sensory friendly kit that guests
  
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• PHOTOS: Special Shapes Rodeo day 2 at Balloon Fiesta

  13-10-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The sun was shining and the skies were clear on day 7 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 13, 2023. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta prime location for ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipseWhile it was Friday the 13th, nothing spooky happened as balloons got the green flag and took to the skies seamlessly. Special shapes filled the park as it marked day 2 of the Special Shapes Rodeo.
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• PHOTOS: Balloons fill sky at Friday's Special Shapes Rodeo

  13-10-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The sun was shining and the skies were clear on day 7 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 13, 2023. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta prime location for ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipseWhile it was Friday the 13th, nothing spooky happened as balloons got the green flag and took to the skies seamlessly. Special shapes filled the park as it marked day 2 of the Special Shapes Rodeo.
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• Over 238,000 Ford Explorers recalled over rear axle bolt after US opens investigation

  13-10-2023 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after getting two complaints that repairs didn't work in two previous recalls this year and in 2022.Affected are certain Explorers from the 2020 through 2022 model years.The National Highway Traffic
  
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• California bar to open drag queen school

  13-10-2023 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco will soon be home to California’s first drag queen school. The school will be opened by Stud Collective, a non-profit formed by The Stud, which is one of San Francisco’s most iconic and long-serving LGBTQ+ bars.The Stud School of Drag will teach the fundamentals of drag performance. According to the announcement, evening classes will gather weekly and will be taught by drag queen subject experts. The curriculum includes topics such as the history
  
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• Does 'Day of Jihad' pose a threat to US cities?

  13-10-2023 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread to cities worldwide after a former Hamas chief called for a "Day of Jihad" by Muslim communities.Khaled Meshaal designated Friday, Oct. 13, as the "Day of Jihad," asking Muslims to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger in support of Palestinians.U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is among those who have responded, saying Americans will be armed and will not be intimidated.NewsNation has also learned New York City pol
  
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• Biden administration announces $7 billion for 7 regional hydrogen energy ‘hubs’

  13-10-2023 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  The Biden administration is putting $7 billion into regional “hubs” around the country dedicated to producing hydrogen energy — touting the funds as an effort to fight climate change and create jobs.These hubs are clusters of facilities located in the same geographic area aiming to produce and consume hydrogen— as well as related infrastructure like pipelines.  They are located in Appalachia, California, the Gulf Coast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest the Pacific
  
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• Video shows man dragged down street by LAPD vehicle

  13-10-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Police have released video of a 22-year-old man being dragged down a street by a Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicle last month, authorities said Wednesday. The incident, which was captured on nearby surveillance cameras, as well as officers’ body-worn cameras, happened on Sept. 11 in the 6000 block of Sunset Boulevard just after 12:30 a.m.
  Officers with LAPD’s Hollywood Division responded to calls of a battery suspect at the location. At the scene, police saw
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect arrested, Gun order, Cooler day, Flags half-staff, Eclipse plans

  13-10-2023 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  ‘A dangerous path’: KRQE Investigates one of APD’s top auto theft offendersState Police make 91 arrests in Albuquerque operationRepeat offender arrested in Albuquerque again on federal arrest warrantWhat’s happening around New Mexico October 13 – October 19Bernalillo County District Attorney joins legal fight over homeless campsMan wrongfully identified in published BOLO sues New Mexico State PoliceAlbuquerque and Bernalillo County relaunch &ldq
  
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• How to take photos of the eclipse without damaging your phone, camera

  13-10-2023 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Photographers, both professional and amateur alike, are excited about capturing the moment the solar eclipse becomes a ring of fire, obscuring the sun. But photography experts say just pointing your smartphone camera at the eclipse could cause catastrophic damage if you don't have proper equipment."How do I protect my camera sensor being totally destroyed by this thing?" is the No. 1 question Adam Gallardo, manager at B&C Camera in Las Vegas, said photographers
  
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• Live video: Watch the 2023 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over the U.S.

  13-10-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14 an annular, or partial, solar eclipse will pass over the United States, as well as Central and South America.Millions of Americans will be able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible. How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – and what yo
  
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• How to watch the 2023 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over the U.S. Saturday

  13-10-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Starting on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14 an annular, or partial, solar eclipse will pass over the United States, as well as Central and South America.Millions of Americans will be able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible. How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – an
  
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• Cool and calm Friday with clouds ahead of solar eclipse

  13-10-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  Friday morning is cold across the state, thanks to the cold front that moved in Thursday. Temperatures are the coldest of the season so far. Be sure to wear warm coats, as lows will be in the 20s, 30s and 40s across the state. Skies are clear and winds are lighter this morning after a windy day Thursday. Winds will stay much lighter today, with maximum winds of around 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. The winds should lighten in the evening, in time for the glow at Balloon Fiesta. Winds will stay lig
  
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• Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff to mourn lives lost in Israel

  13-10-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half staff this weekend to mourn the lives lost in Israel.Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelThe order begins Friday and runs through Monday. Along with the order, the governor also issued a statement saying in part, "New Mexico stands 100% with the nation of Israel, and the right of Israel to defend itself. We must always stand to
  
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• Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff

  13-10-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half staff this weekend to mourn the lives lost in Israel.Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelThe order begins Friday and runs through Monday. Along with the order, the governor also issued a statement saying in part, "New Mexico stands 100% with the nation of Israel, and the right of Israel to defend itself. We must always stand to
  
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• Green flag at day 7 of Balloon Fiesta

  13-10-2023 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday is day seven of the 2023 Balloon Fiesta and the green flag is up. Balloons will launch for Friday's Special Shape Rodeo mass ascension.
  Green flag is up! Look up at 7 a.m. for military flyover, followed by Special Shape Rodeo and fly in competition!— Balloon Fiesta (@balloonfiesta) October 13, 2023
  Schedule of events at Balloon Fiesta October 13, 2023
  4:30 a.m. Kids’ Day Goodie Bag distribution begins (South of Main Street Stage)6:00
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico October 13 – October 19

  13-10-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from October 13 – October 19.Albuquerque
  Oct. 13-14 – ABQ Bruja Fest – Visit EXPO NM to experience spirituality and traditions to share with the community. There will be vendors selling a variety of items along with a Bruja back tie ball. Guests are expected to dress to impress.
  Oct. 13-15 – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – Enjoy nine days of balloons filling th
  
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• Will clouds ruin your view of the Oct. 14 solar eclipse?

  13-10-2023 12:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday's rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun – but what viewers actually see will depend on how close they are to the path of the eclipse, and how clear the skies are on Oct. 14.What's called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. The do’s and don’ts of wat
  
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• Medicare Part B premiums to rise by 6 percent in 2024

  13-10-2023 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the monthly Medicare Part A and B premiums for 2024 on Thursday, with the costs set to go up by six percent next year.CMS would go up by $9.80 from $164.90 to $174.70 in 2024 and the annual deductible for Medicare Part B beneficiaries will go up from $226 to $240 as well. This price increase comes after Medicare Part B premiums went down for the first time in more than 10 years in 2023.Medicare Part B covers medically ne
  
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• Very cold start to Balloon Fiesta Friday morning

  13-10-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Very cold air will settle in Friday morning across parts of New Mexico. Quiet conditions will continue for the last few days of Balloon Fiesta.
  Winds picked up again across New Mexico Thursday and were gusting over 50 mph in parts of the state. A cold front also moved through the state, bringing high temperatures as much as 20° cooler compared to Wednesday. Winds have died down tonight as colder temperatures are settling in.Friday morning will likely be the coldest air most of us have seen t
  
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• Man wrongfully identified in published BOLO sues New Mexico State Police

  13-10-2023 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Fear, bewilderment, just confusion," said Melanie Stambaugh, attorney for Mark Lopez. That's what she said Mark Lopez felt in March of last year when he saw police surrounding his house through his Ring camera.
  "He learned that he had been accused of these heinous crimes including kidnapping a woman, punching her in the head and chest...ultimately engaging in a high-speed chase that killed a Santa Fe police officer and a retired firefighter," said Stambaugh
  
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• Repeat offender arrested in Albuquerque again on federal arrest warrant

  13-10-2023 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man News 13 has told you about before is back in custody following a standoff with police. It's just the latest in a long list of incidents, including child abuse and a shootout at a funeral home, that have landed him behind bars. Keon Harris has a long rap sheet dating back more than a decade to when he was just 19, With his most recent charges in federal court.Years after a chase through downtown Albuquerque in 2016, Harris was arrested in 2020 for getti
  
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• Albuquerque man charged with murder, claims he was blackmailed

  13-10-2023 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has arrested 29-year-old Jose Juan Mendoza Espinoza for the murder of a transgender woman in late September. Just before 1:30 a.m. on September 26, deputies responded to reports of a potentially dead person in southwest Albuquerque. There they met a search party looking for a person reported missing and they found the body of 35-year-old Sherlyn Marjorie.Albuquerque teen admits to deadly shooting, armed robberyThro
  
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• Will law enforcement uphold the governor's updated gun ban now that a judge upheld it?

  13-10-2023 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A victory for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in court, at least for now, in the fight over her controversial gun ban. A federal court denied the preliminary injunction against the governor's health order, allowing for the enforcement against carrying guns in public parks and playgrounds. But, will law enforcement actually enforce the ban, and give people tickets?
  Early on, law enforcement agencies expressed disagreement with the governor's public health ord
  
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• Bernalillo County District Attorney joins legal fight over homeless camps

  13-10-2023 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –It's been nearly a month since a judge ruled that the city is not allowed to take and destroy property belonging to homeless people. That decision has gained the attention of Bernalillo County's District Attorney, Sam Bregman, who is supporting the city in the legal dispute.Following the ruling, D.A. Bregman has filed a brief in the case, requesting the New Mexico Supreme Court to get involved and asking them to reverse the decision. "The injunction places so
  
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• Albuquerque and Bernalillo County relaunch "Just Breathe" campaign

  13-10-2023 01:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A series of high-profile road rage shootings is prompting officials and grieving families to speak out against violence behind the wheel. The city and county are re-launching a campaign to try to end road rage.
  “Just breathe.” That's what city and county officials hope drivers will do instead of letting a confrontation turn into road rage. "A lot of people don't realize the hurt that you cause not just to the family but the whole community," said
  
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• 'A dangerous path': KRQE Investigates one of APD's top auto theft offenders

  13-10-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - He's been caught again and again in stolen vehicles running from police, and eventually admitting he has a drug problem. So what will it take to stop this cycle of crime that's fueled by drugs and evolved with technology?KRQE Investigates followed the case of one of the Albuquerque Police Department's top 25 auto theft offenders, Bryan Dennie. He's had at least five encounters with police so far this year.Latest from KRQE Investigates'A dangerous path': KRQE Inves
  
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• Quieter weather, calmer winds returning Friday

  13-10-2023 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will be dying down tonight after the sun sets. Very cold air will settle in Friday morning with quiet conditions for the last few days of Balloon Fiesta.
  Winds quickly picked up again this morning and have been gusting over 50 mph across parts of New Mexico through this afternoon. A cold front has also been moving south across the state, bringing high temperatures over 15° cooler compared to Wednesday. Winds will begin to de down after sunset as the cold front pushes through southern N
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court says legislature, not the governor, should have controlled COVID-19 funds

  13-10-2023 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a slip opinion filed by the New Mexico Supreme Court, the justices say $1.75 billion in federal COVID-19 funding should be controlled by the state's legislature, not the governor.New Mexico received $1.75 billion from the American Rescue Plan in 2021. The federal funds were intended to help state, local, and tribal governments respond to the impacts of COVID-19. Lawmakers assigned the funds to various uses in 2021, but Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ve
  
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• 'It's incomprehensible': Family member remembers woman killed in Weed, NM

  13-10-2023 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –News 13 is learning more about a deadly shooting that left a New Mexico town heartbroken. Wednesday morning, a man walked into a local convenience store in Weed, New Mexico and shot at an employee, killing her. The suspect has since been arrested. According to court documents, the suspect shot 34-year-old Laura McCormick two times. News 13 spoke to the victim's family who said the news was devastating. "It's incomprehensible to try and figure out w
  
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• House, Mashburn named preseason all-conference, UNM picked 3rd

  13-10-2023 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mountain West media day for men's basketball took place on Thursday and there were a few preseason accolades for the Lobos. Both of the Lobos talented guards, Jaelen House and Jamal Mashburn Jr., were named to the preseason All-Mountain West team, and UNM was predicted to finish 3rd in the conference. Lobo women picked 6th in Mountain West preseason pollThis marks the first time in seven years that the Lobos have two players selected to the preseason all
  
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