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• Nighttime ramp closures planned for I-25 roadway rehabilitation project near Socorro

  03-11-2023 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Expect on and off-ramp closures as part of the rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 north of Socorro.The contractor, Mountain States Constructors, Inc., will have planned on and off-ramp closures for the Escondida exits for overnight paving operations starting on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Monday, November 6, 2023, crews will then close the southbound exit on and off ramps.Story continues below
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• New wildlife viewing platforms available at Candelaria Nature Preserve

  03-11-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two new wildlife viewing platforms were unveiled at the Candelaria Nature Preserve (CNP) on Friday.
  The east platform is located off the Duranes Lateral between Candelaria and Cherokee NW; the west platform is located north of the Rio Grande Valley State Park entrance off of the Paseo del Bosque Trail. Scientists gather in Albuquerque to present findings on Venus“The fact that we can share these experiences with natural word right in the middle of a th
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested, accused of 3 robbery cases

  03-11-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of using a gun to rob three businesses on Montaño is now in custody.According to the criminal complaint, Joshua Candelaria, 37, was arrested Thursday night in a stolen car. Police said he had a stolen gun on him.
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• Where are the best sandwich places in Albuquerque?

  03-11-2023 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – November 3 is National Sandwich Day; to celebrate, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of some of Albuquerque's best sandwich places.Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of some New Mexico spots that serve sandwiches – all of which have at least 4.5 stars and 1,000 reviews on Google. Here are some places to check out:*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input Who has the best pizza in New Mexico?Highest-Rated Sandw
  
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• Why is Albuquerque still asking for millions for now-closed museum on November's ballot?

  03-11-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque voters will decide Tuesday if they should send $4 million to the Unser Racing Museum, but that museum closed permanently and moved out of state six months ago. So, where does that money go if voters approve it, and why is it still on the ballot? News 13 went to City Hall to find out."It's uncommon that we have situations like this," commented Shawn Maden, Capital Improvements Program strategic program manager for the City of Albuquerque.Dion’s a
  
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• Why is Albuquerque still asking for millions for a now-closed museum on November's ballot?

  03-11-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque voters will decide Tuesday if they should send $4 million to the Unser Racing Museum, but that museum closed permanently and moved out of state six months ago. So, where does that money go if voters approve it, and why is it still on the ballot? News 13 went to City Hall to find out."It's uncommon that we have situations like this," commented Shawn Maden, Capital Improvements Program strategic program manager for the City of Albuquerque.Dion’s a
  
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• Free dumping coming to Sandoval County Landfill for a few hours

  03-11-2023 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandoval County residents will be able to dump their trash free of charge for a few hours this weekend.The Sandoval County Landfill is offering a free, half-day dump day for residents on Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. New Mexico’s cybersecurity office is asking for more money, agency complianceResidents will be able to multiple trips during that time period but need to limit some materials per trip.Those materials include four tires, two televisi
  
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• Albuquerque man pleads 'not guilty' to 2019 murder

  03-11-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man suspected of a 2019 murder after previously being robbed entered a not-guilty plea Friday. According to the criminal complaint, Octavio Saenz met two men on Kathryn Avenue to sell them marijuana, when one of them pointed a gun at Saenz. Man arrested for robbing Albuquerque Circle K with ‘sawed-off shotgun’He told police he was defending himself when he shot and killed the man. Police believe Saenz had been robbed by the man a f
  
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• Scientists gather in Albuquerque to present findings on Venus

  03-11-2023 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scientists and engineers from around the world gathered in Albuquerque this week to share and discuss their research about the planet Venus.The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) held its annual meeting on Monday and Tuesday, which was followed by the Lunar and Planetary Institute's (LPI) Venus as a System Conference on Wednesday through Friday at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.Volcanoes on the surface of Venus displayed on a rese
  
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• New Mexico state parks offer free admission to military personnel for Veterans Day 2023

  03-11-2023 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In honor of Veterans Day, the New Mexico State Parks Division will be admitting all service members into the state's national parks for free. On Saturday, November 11, New Mexico's veterans, active military, National Guard personnel, and their dependents will be given free access to any of the 35 national parks in the state.For the holiday, all day-use, overnight camping, and other fees will be waived for residents – and their dependents – with val
  
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• Who is 'Dollarita Steve'? SF software engineer goes viral after earthquake

  03-11-2023 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (NEXSTAR) — It's been one rocking week for Steve Mazzari.
  It was just last Friday night when the 28 year-old San Francisco resident was having drinks with friends at a chain restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf when a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Bay Area.Later that night, a chance encounter with Oakland news outlet KTVU Fox 2 led to Mazzari becoming an overnight viral sensation. Fresh from that evening's drinks, Mazzari agreed to do an interview about the quake."I was just sl
  
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• Millions of dollars of psychedelic mushrooms seized in a Connecticut bust

  03-11-2023 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  Law enforcement officials came across a staggering find after being tipped off about possible drug-dealing: dozens of dog-food-size bags of psychedelic mushrooms worth an estimated $8.5 million at a home in rural Connecticut.A drug task force including federal, state and local authorities raided the property Thursday in Burlington, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Hartford, and charged a 21-year-old man with operating a drug factory and possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics.T
  
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• Didn't receive a bank deposit Friday? This may be why

  03-11-2023 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Customers of multiple U.S. banks are reporting deposit issues Friday after an apparent industry wide technical problem.The Federal Reserve told banks that a payment processing error at an Automated Clearing House (ACH) operator is preventing some deposits from reaching accounts.According to the Fed, there was an "error" in a file that obscured account and recipient information.Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise
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• Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules

  03-11-2023 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.The surprise decision by Newport News Circuit Court Judge Matthew Hoffman means that Abby Zwerner could get much more than just workers compensation for the serious injuries caused by January's classroom shooting.
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• KRQE Cares gives shoes to kids in need at Emerson Elementary School

  03-11-2023 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque elementery schoolers had a big surprise Friday, thanks to the communities generosity. Friday, KRQE News 13 visited Emerson Elementary School to gift students with a new pair of shoes as part of KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids. Wolf Creek Ski Area announces opening weekend dates for 2023Each student was given a new pair of shoes, two pairs of socks a snack and a new book. Over the years donations from community members helped KRQE Cares give o
  
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• Warming trend continues into the weekend

  03-11-2023 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  It has been another quiet start to the day across New Mexico with mostly clear skies and cool temperatures. As we head into the weekend westerly winds and a weak high pressure ridge week will warm temperatures up a few more degrees. Highs will be in the 60s, 70s and 80s each afternoon and early evening through next week. Overnight lows will mostly stay above freezing. Expect mostly sunny skies throughout the weekend, and winds will be mostly light, except for some breezes in eastern NM each afte
  
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• Sandia Peak Tram closing for annual maintenance

  03-11-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Beginning Tuesday, November 7 through Wednesday, November 15 the Sandia Peak Tram and TEN 3 will be closed for annual maintenance. ABQ BioPark celebrates Moe the hippo’s 50th birthdayThe Sandia Peak Tram and TEN 3 will reopen to public on Thursday, November 16. Sandia Peak Tram will debut its City Light Flight Promotion when the tram reopens. To give riders an opportunity to see the sun set and view the city lights of Albuquerque; anyone who purchases
  
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• Can Trump be on the ballot in 2024? It can hinge on the meaning of 'insurrection'

  03-11-2023 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (AP) — Can former President Donald Trump run for his old job again after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol? The answer may depend on the definition of insurrection.Liberal groups have filed lawsuits in Colorado, Minnesota and other states to bar Trump from the ballot, citing a rarely used constitutional prohibition against holding office for those who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution but then “engaged in insurrection” against it. The two-se
  
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• Array's new New Mexico expansion creates nearly 100 jobs

  03-11-2023 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A solar company is coming to Bernalillo County. On Friday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin Hostetler announced plans have been finalized for a new $50 million manufacturing campus. According to a press release, the deal will keep hundreds of jobs secure in New Mexico.Array got its start 30 years ago in Albuquerque and is one of the state's few publicly traded companies. The release says it is now a global leader in utility-sc
  
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• West End Productions presents 'Love and Information'

  03-11-2023 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – West End Productions is a nonprofit community theater. The theater is presenting the play 'Love and Information' by British playwright Caryl Churchill and Joe Feldman. National Park Service asks for lawsuit over Petroglyph tasing to be dismissedIt's a play with more than 100 characters and over 50 vignettes. There are no named characters, locations or time periods. It's a unique play that will keep the audience engaged. The play runs November 9 - 19. Th
  
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• The White House Historical Association is opening a technology-driven educational center in 2024

  03-11-2023 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House tour is practically a must-do when visiting Washington, but the experience can leave some guests wondering about spaces they didn't get to see, like the Oval Office.The White House Historical Association hopes to provide answers to some of those questions when it opens The People’s House: A White House Experience, in the fall of 2024.Situated on three floors of a building a block from the White House at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street, the $30 mill
  
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• ABQ BioPark celebrates Moe the hippo's 50th birthday

  03-11-2023 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is celebrating the birthday of one of its oldest residents. Moe the hippo turns 50 on Friday.The BioPark shared a video of Moe chomping down on a celebratory birthday pumpkin with "50" carved into it. BioPark officials say the median life expectancy for hippos is 36.In addition to the pumpkin, Moe was recently surprised with a new private pool behind the scenes for him and his family, which includes 22-year-old Karen and their two-year-old, M
  
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• Retired businessman will lead Boy Scouts of America as it emerges from scandal-driven bankruptcy

  03-11-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership and improve safety programs as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal.Roger Krone, a retired businessman and Eagle Scout, was named Friday as the new chief executive of the 113-year-old youth organization, replacing the retiring Roger Mosby as the top administrator.A federal judge in March upheld the $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan for the Irving, Texas-based organiza
  
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• Court sketch artist says Trump Jr. asked that she make him 'look sexy'

  03-11-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Donald Trump Jr., who testified in the New York fraud trial against his family business Thursday, asked the courtroom sketch artist to make him “look sexy” in her illustrations, she says.According to the artist, Jane Rosenberg, Trump, who took the stand the same day as his brother Eric Trump, paused to banter with her once he was done testifying. Rosenberg, who was on assignment for Reuters, said former President Trump's eldest son asked her to create a portrait that wou
  
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• Wolf Creek Ski Area announces opening weekend dates for 2023

  03-11-2023 16:03 via krqe.com
  
  PAGOSA SPRINGS, C.O. (KRQE) – Wolf Creek Ski Area has announced its opening weekend dates for the upcoming ski season: Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12. Wolf Creek says the area got an "all-natural settled base" of snow, measuring at six inches, when it snowed on October 28 and 29. For 2023's opening weekend, the following facilities will be open:
  Nova beginner chairliftNova trailSusan trailMagic CarpetSki SchoolSki and Snowboard RentalTreasure SportsBase CampPathfinder BarUp
  
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• Woman pleads guilty in connection to deadly crash outside of Farmington in 2020

  03-11-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Crownpoint pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter related to a deadly crash in 2020.Ryntana Yazzie, 34, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was placed on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled, according to a news release from the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico.Story continues below
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• National Sandwich Day: Where to get deals, discounts on Nov. 3

  03-11-2023 15:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If ever there were a day to ingest all of your meats, cheeses and veggies via some type of bread-based vessel, this is it.Nov. 3 marks National Sandwich Day, a quasi-holiday established to justify every American’s burning desire to devour nothing but sandwiches at nearly every meal. And today, plenty of major sandwich chains are happy to indulge our cravings with special deals and discounts on all manner of sammies, subs, grinders and hoagies.In the mood for a sandwich? O
  
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• Utah man pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child in New Mexico

  03-11-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  SHIPROCK, N.M. (KRQE) – A Utah man pleaded guilty to two counts of abusive sexual contact involving a child under the age of 12 in Shiprock, New Mexico.Pedro Lee Benally, 22, of Montezuma Creek, Utah, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled, according to a news release from the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico.Story continues below
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• Pedestrian dead in Friday morning hit and run in southeast Albuquerque

  03-11-2023 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Friday morning.
  APD says officers were sent to the area of Central Ave. and Laguayra Dr. around 5 a.m. for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found one person who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. Police say the victim was conscious when officers arrived, but died from their injuries on scene. Police say there is no known witness or suspect informati
  
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• Deadly crash involving pedestrian, parts of Central closed while police investigate

  03-11-2023 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Friday morning.
  APD says officers were sent to the area of Central Ave. and Laguayra Dr. around 5 a.m. for reports of a crash. When officers arrived they found one person who had died from their injuries on scene. Westbound Central is closed between Cardenas Dr. and San Pedro Blvd. while police investigate.
  
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• The attempt to bar Trump under the 14th Amendment explained

  03-11-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- An effort to use the legal system to bar former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House — on the basis that he aided an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021 — is picking up speed.Proceedings began before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, while a separate but similar case has been running in Colorado since Monday. Other broadly comparable efforts are at earlier stages in other states.The idea that the front-runner for the Republican nomination could be th
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Charge enhancement, Dogs rescued, Warmer weather, Outdoor fire surge, Revitalization plan

  03-11-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  KRQE Investigates: How migrants are smuggled across New Mexico’s borderAPD: Homicide unit investigating deathRoswell man will spend nearly a decade in prison for crash that killed girlfriendNational Park Service asks for lawsuit over Petroglyph tasing to be dismissedWhat’s happening around New Mexico November 3 – November 9Judge orders evaluation for man accused of killing Muslim men in AlbuquerqueNew Mexico seeing lower vaccine numbers for latest COVID-19
  
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• Unseasonably warm weekend around New Mexico

  03-11-2023 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  More spots in New Mexico are staying above freezing Friday morning. Skies are clear and winds are light. Temperatures will climb another three to eleven degrees across the state today, thanks to nearby high pressure. Westerly winds and a weak high pressure ridge week will warm temperatures up a few more degrees throughout the weekend.Forecast Continues Below
  KRQE Investigates: KRQE Investigates: How migrants are smuggled across New Mexico’s borderCommunity: What’s happening around Ne
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico November 3 – November 9

  03-11-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 3 – November 9.
  Albuquerque
  Nov. 3-4 – UNM Men's Hockey Game – Watch the Lobo's Men Hockey team play at Outpost Ice Arena. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and youth.
  Nov. 3-4 – Dia De Los Muertos in Old Town – Enjoy live music and local shops while you view over 30,000 marigold flowers around Old Town Albuquerque. Each night, the plaza will light up wit
  
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• APD: Homicide unit investigating death

  03-11-2023 12:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a death Friday morning. APD says just after midnight officers were sent to the area of Valencia Dr. and Constitution Ave. to reports of a disturbance.Police say when officers arrived on scene they found one person dead. APD's homicide unit was called to investigate the death. Details are limited, KRQE News 13 will update as more information becomes available.
  
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• Daylight saving 2023: Here’s what a sleep expert says about the time change

  03-11-2023 12:14 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off.The downside: Next week across most of the U.S., the sun will set well before many folks step foot out of the office, leaving them to run errands or take walks in utter darkness. Come Nov. 5, daylight saving time is out and standard time is in, and will last until March 10.No need to wait till the midnight h
  
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• Daylight saving time 2023: Why attempts to make observation permanent failed

  03-11-2023 11:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For residents of all but two states, this weekend will mark the end of daylight saving time when clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday.The annual ritual means catching up on an extra hour of sleep, but some members of Congress would prefer to stay on daylight saving time year-round, something which has been tried unsuccessfully in the past.In March, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act which is designed to do just that. Despite a rare s
  
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• Most adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024, poll finds

  03-11-2023 11:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The warnings have grown louder and more urgent as 2024 approaches: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence tools threatens to amplify misinformation in next year's presidential election at a scale never seen before.Most adults in the U.S. feel the same way, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.The poll found that nearly 6 in 10 adults (58%) think&
  
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• Temperatures now stay warmer than average into next week

  03-11-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  Our stretch of dry and warmer weather continues. Temperatures climb back above average starting Friday.
  High temperatures finally returned to around average for this time of year Thursday afternoon. Dry conditions continue to keep skies free of clouds today too.This warming trend we have been under will also bring slightly warmer overnight low temperatures with fewer spots dropping below freezing Friday morning. Temperatures will be warmer than average starting Friday afternoon with more of the
  
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• City shares current conditions of Menaul Redevelopment Plan

  03-11-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Business owners along Menaul are still waiting to see their neighborhood turn around months after the city approved plans to revitalize it. The city told KRQE it is making steps towards its goal of making Menaul thrive.Boarded-up windows, closed businesses, and crime plaguing the area. That's what business owners along Menaul near the Big I mentioned they deal with. The conditions are the driving force behind the city's plan to fix up the area. “We had
  
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• National Park Service asks for lawsuit over Petroglyph tasing to be dismissed

  03-11-2023 05:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Park Service is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Native American who was tased in the Petroglyphs. Darrell House said a park ranger used excessive force when he was tased while looking for a place to pray three years ago.The incident happened in 2020 when the park ranger tased Navajo and Oneida Marine veteran Darrell House. The park ranger was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing but House filed a lawsuit last December. ""It's
  
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• State Police investigating fatal crash west of Los Lunas

  03-11-2023 04:51 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash west of Los Lunas that happened on Tuesday. They said 20-year-old William Archuleta was driving westbound on State Road 6 near mile marker three. The vehicle rolled and Archuleta died on scene. Police seek information in Socorro Circle K shooting by: Audrey Claire DavisPolice said alcohol was not a factor in the crash and that seatbelts were not utilized properly.
  
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• New Mexico seeing lower vaccine numbers for latest COVID-19 booster

  03-11-2023 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest numbers from the state show not as many New Mexicans are rolling up their sleeves for the newest COVID-19 booster shot. Of those 65 and older, only eight percent have gotten the latest booster compared to 62% who got last year's Bivalent booster. The numbers are even lower for the other age groups.
  While it's important to note this latest booster hasn't been available as long as the past vaccines, turnout has still been low. "If you compare the se
  
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• Quinton Webb making a case for some minutes

  03-11-2023 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two exhibition games for the Lobo men's basketball team, some of the younger players have made their case for why they should see some minutes this year. One of those players came as a bit of a surprise for coach Pitino, as redshirt freshman Quinton Webb provided a spark off the bench in both games. Lobos defeat NMHU in final exhibition gameWebb, a 6-6 combo guard from San Bernardino, CA agreed to redshirt last year during his true freshman year and tr
  
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• Perez brothers to headline Tingley Coliseum boxing card

  03-11-2023 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One will be fighting for a world title, while the other will make his return to the ring for the first time in over two years. Brothers Abraham and Aaron Perez will be among those on Saturday's "Noche de Campeones" boxing card at Tingley Coliseum.Angelo Leo wins in TKO over Nicolas PolancoAbraham "Hammer" Perez has his first shot at a world title, as he will take on Mexico's Luis Villa Padilla for the vacant IBA flyweight championship. Currently 8-0 to start
  
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• Roswell man will spend nearly a decade in prison for crash that killed girlfriend

  03-11-2023 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Julio Garcia Jr., a Roswell man who crashed his car into a power pole in Albuquerque two years ago, will spend nearly a decade behind bars. Witnesses said Garcia Jr. was driving after a party back in September 2021 when he hit a power pole causing the car to flip. His girlfriend, Sarah Cardenas, was killed in the crash. Garcia Jr.'s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting homeless man outside of truc
  
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• Former state rep. accused of money laundering working with prosecutors on plea

  03-11-2023 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former state lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton is working with prosecutors on a plea deal to wrap up her high-profile money laundering case. The allegations from the time Stapleton was an administrator with Albuquerque Public Schools. BCSO task force rescues 54 dogs from East Mountain homeShe is accused of funneling at least a million dollars meant for an education software company to her own business interests. Meanwhile, federal investigators are trying t
  
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• Judge orders evaluation for man accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque

  03-11-2023 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The case against Muhammad Syed, the man accused of killing three Muslim men last year, is on hold while the court determines whether he is competent. Syed is accused of shooting and killing Aftab Hussein, Mohammud Afzaal Hussain, and Naeem Hussein in three separate shootings last year. He was also named as a suspect in the murder of Mohammad Zahir Ahmadi but he has not been charged in that case. Man accused of shooting at Oñate statue protest now faci
  
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• Mexican gray wolf last tracked in the Jemez Mountains

  03-11-2023 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  State and federal wildlife officials are tracking the movements of a Mexican gray wolf that has made its way to northern New Mexico. The New Mexico Game and Fish Department said a radio collar revealed the female cross I-40 west of Albuquerque and north of the designated population area late last week. Her last location was in the Jemez Mountains west of Jemez Springs. How to buy a Christmas tree-cutting permit in New MexicoWolves that venture that far north
  
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• How is the commercialization of the Covid vaccine impacting New Mexico pharmacies?

  03-11-2023 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This season's Covid vaccine, once again might be hard to get ahold of. State health officials are now warning people about shortages across several parts of New Mexico. That is what pharmacists across New Mexico are seeing with the COVID-19 vaccine this season. Post-pandemic commercialization has changed the way the vaccine's getting paid for. "It's very expensive, so when you have small clinics, you have a big outlay of funds to buy this
  
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