Albuquerque news

• Mesa del Sol continuing to grow with new housing coming soon

  07-11-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The grand plan for Mesa del Sol south of the Sunport seems to be coming together bit by bit. Now, Titan Development has announced residential developments that will serve an influx of workers expected to be coming to the area.Recently, news broke that a solar technology company is coming to Mesa del Sol and an Australian-based research company has also committed to development at Mesa del Sol. Those companies are promising hundreds of jobs, and now plan
  
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• 'It's a lack of interest': Bernalillo County voter turnout low on Election Day

  07-11-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –With mostly local elections and issues on Tuesday’s ballot, the Bernalillo County Clerk said voter turnout is low.“It's a lack of interest. I think people aren't really involved in their local government anymore and this is the government that rules everything where you live. Your school system, your curriculum, your libraries, your roads, your streets, your water, everything comes through local elections. And to me, this is the most important ele
  
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• Government shutdown looms as lawmakers look for a solution

  07-11-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Another deadline to avoid a government shutdown is steadily approaching."We're working earnestly on that," House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Johnson said his party is determined to avoid a government shutdown."I believe all Republicans want to get to the same end," Johnson said.GOP lawmakers, like Rep. Don Bacon (R-Ne.) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) said they support the speaker's goal."I'd probably do a straight CR [continuing resolution] through to January or late January,
  
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• Airbnb 'nightmare': Tenant leaves Los Angeles home after nearly 600 days

  07-11-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the woman who accused of squatting for well over a year in a Los Angeles guesthouse that she booked on Airbnb, is finally out.Hirschhorn left the guest house last Friday with a police escort after 575 days of rent-free living at the $3.5 million property, according to a court filing from the landlord obtained by People magazine.
  "It was quite a crazy moment because we were in the house, filming with a news channel," landlord Sascha Jovanovic old NewsNation. "
  
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• New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program sees significant membership drop

  07-11-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Medical Cannabis Program here in New Mexico has seen a significant drop in members since its peak in May 2022. 50,000 New Mexicans have unenrolled from the program taking enrollment numbers from over 135,000 to 85,000. Changes coming to ART stations are a nod to Albuquerque’s, New Mexico’s historyIn a statement from the New Mexico Department of Health, they said they expected a drop in patients when adult use was legalized but providers are concerne
  
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• Man in federal prison sentenced for murder of 15-year-old in Albuquerque

  07-11-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kevin Metzgar, already serving a sentence for federal drug trafficking charges, was sentenced for the murder of a 15-year-old boy. Metzgar was in front of Judge Courtney Weaks for a plea hearing Tuesday morning. In April 2020, Metzgar got into a shootout with another car near Central and Unser killing 15-year-old Kyle Martinez.Albuquerque man accused of shooting at plasma center to stay behind barsMetzgar pled guilty to second-degree murder with a firea
  
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• Changes coming to ART stations are a nod to Albuquerque's, New Mexico's history

  07-11-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of Albuquerque historians is working with the city to shine a light on the city's and state's history.Roger Zimmerman of the Albuquerque Historical Society, Diane Schaller, president of Historic Albuquerque Inc., and Roland Penttila, a member of both groups, created more than 100 question-and-answer slides that they plan to display on monitors at Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) stations across the city."Our town [City of Albuquerque] and our sta
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers concerned about 'dysfunctional' State Game Commission

  07-11-2023 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's hunting and fishing regulations are overseen by a commission that oversees millions in spending and hires the director of the Department of Game and Fish. But some lawmakers say the commission isn't working.The State Game Commission is made up of seven citizens appointed by the governor of New Mexico. At least, it's supposed to be. Right now, the commission has been missing a chairperson for months and currently only has five members. In New M
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of shooting at plasma center to stay behind bars

  07-11-2023 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Baca, the man accused of a shooting at a plasma donation clinic, will remain locked up until trial. Police arrested Baca last week after they said he shot a man in the bathroom of the CSL Plasma on Fourth Street in September. Investigators believe Baca got upset at the man when he asked his female friend about a kiosk.Bernalillo County District Attorney talks guns, drugs, retail crimeCourt documents state Baca committed two armed carjackings to
  
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• Isotopes crowned as Copa de la Diversion Campeon 2023 winners

  07-11-2023 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes/Mariachis de Nuevo Mexico have won an award for the third time. The team was named the 2023 Copa de la Diversión Campeon, presented by Nationwide, at the annual Minor League Baseball Fall Meetings award ceremony. Albuquerque Isotopes collecting clothes for those in needThe 'Topes have previously won the award in 2018 and 2019. "We are extremely grateful to win the Copa de la Diversion aware once again," said Isotopes General M
  
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• WATCH: Frantic deer crashes into Michigan lingerie store, causing chaos

  07-11-2023 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It was a regular Saturday in November at Curvaceous Lingerie in Lansing, Michigan — until a deer ran through the front door of the store, leaving behind a lot of damage.In surveillance video shared with Nexstar's WLNS, which you can watch below, you can see the deer leap from the sidewalk (after narrowly missing a passing car) and through the store's front window. A woman standing near a display can also be seen running from the surprise guest.The New Mexico a
  
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• Nashville police chief confirms authenticity of leaked Covenant school shooter's writings

  07-11-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Police Chief John Drake says he's “disturbed” over the unauthorized release of writings from the shooter who killed six people, including three children, at The Covenant School in March.Drake confirmed the authenticity of the writings in a statement late Monday evening.
  “This police department is extremely serious about the investigation to identify the person responsible,” Drake said.Earlier Monday, conservative commentator Steven
  
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• Roswell Police SWAT team places in top 10 at SWAT competition

  07-11-2023 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department SWAT team competed in the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association's SWAT Competition. The Roswell team performed well, finished 9th out of 36th teams.New Mexico officials warn of fake kidnapping scamThe four-day challenge center on physical fitness, shooting skills and team communication. The RPD SWAT team was one of two New Mexico teams to compete in the event. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT team finished 20th
  
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• Photos: Denver Broncos plan to build new $175M training facility

  07-11-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos announced the plan for a new training facility that starts construction in the spring of 2024.Replacing the over-30-year-old training facility is a three-story, 205,000-square-foot area that's over 30% bigger than the existing facility.An overall aerial rendering of the Denver Broncos' new offices at Centura Health Training Center. Rendering provided by HOK(Courtesy of Denver Broncos)An overall aerial rendering of the Denver Broncos' new offices at
  
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• Albuquerque bicyclist saved during race by off-duty doctor, staff

  07-11-2023 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nicholas Juskiewicz hit he pavement for the annual Day of the Tread cycling event in October. Just eight miles into the event, Juskiewicz collapsed to the ground from a heart attack.New Mexican $3.5 million Lotto America winner has yet to come forwardRiding behind him was Dr. Brandon Behrens, a trauma surgeon at University of New Mexico Hospital. The Dr. Behrans was able to find four other UNMH staff members to assist Juskiewicz until paramedics arrived.
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• Suspect in Oñate protest shooting appeals pretrial detention

  07-11-2023 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ryan Martinez, charged in the shooting Jacob Johns at an Oñate statue demonstration in Espanola, is in custody awaiting trial. Martinez' lawyer has filed an appeal to his pretrial detention.
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  Education: Rio Rancho Public Schools using app to address bullying and school violenceNew Mexico: Lawsuit alleges guns often present in NM State locker roomAlbuquerque: Report says most crime did not increase due to Zero Fares pilot programPo
  
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• Gannett hires Taylor Swift reporter

  07-11-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  *Video of previous Taylor Swift coverage.(The Hill) -- Gannett, the parent company of USA Today and local media outlet The Tennessean, announced it has hired a reporter to cover pop megastar Taylor Swift. The Tennessean shared on Monday that veteran journalist Bryan West was the top choice in a pool of hundreds of candidates who applied for the position.Michael A. Anastasi, Gannett’s vice president of local news and the editor of The Tennessean, told Variety that applicants for the po
  
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• Newborn syphilis cases at highest level in 30 years: CDC

  07-11-2023 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Cases of newborn syphilis are rising rapidly in the U.S., and federal health officials are sounding the alarm and urging action. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show cases are at the highest level in at least 30 years. There were more than 3,700 infants born with syphilis in 2022, a tenfold increase over the past 10 years. Syphilis during pregnancy can lead to stillbirth, miscarriage, infant death and lifelong medical issues for bot
  
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• New Mexican $3.5 million Lotto America winner has yet to come forward

  07-11-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexican is now a millionaire. A Lotto America ticket was sold on Saturday, November 4 that won the $3.52 million jackpot.The winning numbers were 8, 11, 23, 47, 48 (White Ball numbers), and 4 (Star Ball number). Lottery officials say this is the first time a New Mexico Lottery player has won the Lotto America jackpot. New Mexico Lottery provided over $50 million for student scholarships in FY 2023"We are thrilled that a New Mexico Lottery player won th
  
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• Netflix price hikes are coming: Here's when, and how much you'll owe

  07-11-2023 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what feels like an annual trend, Netflix is getting more expensive.
  Last month, the streaming giant told shareholders it would be raising prices on some of its subscription plans. At the time, Netflix said the adjustments would be "starting today," impacting both new and existing customers.
  The changes did not, however, seem to take effect that day, October 18. Users reported paying the same amount in October and even this month, not the newly set prices.
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• New Mexico Young Actors presents a disco version of 'The Wizard of Oz'

  07-11-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Young Actors has been creating theater for youth for 44 years. This year, the group will be taking on a re-imagined disco version of 'The Wizard of Oz'.Story continues below
  Education: Rio Rancho Public Schools using app to address bullying and school violenceNew Mexico: Lawsuit alleges guns often present in NM State locker roomAlbuquerque: Report says most crime did not increase due to Zero Fares pilot programPodcast: Bernalillo County Distr
  
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• Is 'The Simpsons' planning to drop a long-running gag?

  07-11-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA/NEXSTAR) – Is Homer Simpson finally seeing the error of his ways?Fans of “The Simpsons” are debating whether a recent episode of the animated sitcom had hinted at the end of a long-running gag that involves Homer wringing his son Bart's neck.
  The scene was more common in earlier episodes, though later seasons continued to depict, and acknowledge, Homer's physical abuse of Bart. But a comment Homer made in the Oct. 22 episode is making headlines for suggesting that viewers
  
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• New Mexico officials warn of fake kidnapping scam

  07-11-2023 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the Third Judicial District Attorney in Las Cruces is warning residents of a fake kidnapping ransom scam. They say multiple people have been targeted by scammers in recent weeks.The scam usually begins with a phone call, the DA's office says. The caller will claim that one of your family members is being held captive because they saw a crime they weren't supposed to see. The scammers may even use screaming sounds to help sell the effect. Th
  
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• California man walking dog robbed at gunpoint; bulldog stolen, cash left behind

  07-11-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A California man is devastated after his dog was stolen from him at gunpoint near his West Hollywood apartment building. The dog’s owner, Justin Garcia, told Nexstar's KTLA that he was walking his English bulldog named Capone while he went to retrieve belongings from his car around 11:45 p.m. Monday.  Three thieves then pulled up, jumped out of a black four-door Jeep, and pointed a gun at him. According to Garcia, one of the gunmen told him to “give [him
  
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• Is Albuquerque a good city to celebrate Thanksgiving in?

  07-11-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun. It's time to figure out who you'll be celebrating Turkey Day with and where. WalletHub has recently come out with a new study looking at where the Best Places to Go for Thanksgiving in 2023.They looked at the 100 largest U.S. cities and compared them based on 18 key metrics. WalletHub's data ranges from the cost of Thanksgiving dinner, the share of delayed flights, volunteer opportunities per capita, and fo
  
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• Bernalillo County Metro Court hosts Home for the Holidays virtual safe surrender event

  07-11-2023 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – For a second time this year, the Bernalillo County Metro Court is providing an opportunity for people to clear outstanding misdemeanor warrants before the holiday season.
  The “Home for the Holidays – Virtual Safe Surrender” event will take place throughout the month of November. This event gives people an opportunity to turn themselves in on outstanding warrants in exchange for favorable consideration by the court.
  To take a
  
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• Record voter turnout in Santa Fe County

  07-11-2023 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's election day across New Mexico and although most races are smaller than last year (when the election included the race for the governor's office) some officials are reporting good turnout.In Santa Fe County, election officials said they saw a record turnout for a local election. County Clerk Katherine E. Clark said more than 32,000 people cast ballots. That's more than 30% of registered voters, up from 24% two years ago. She credited the high turnout
  
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• In New Mexico, some areas seeing good turnout for local election

  07-11-2023 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's election day across New Mexico and although most races are smaller than last year (when the election included the race for the governor's office) some officials are reporting good turnout.Across New Mexico, more than 80,000 Democratic voters have cast a ballot as of 10:00 a.m., and over 44,000 Republicans have voted. Those numbers include absentee ballots, in-person early votes, and election-day votes tallied by the New Mexico Secretary of State. Albu
  
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• In-N-Out Burger announces plans to expand to New Mexico

  07-11-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In-N-Out Burger is officially coming to New Mexico, the California-based fast-food burger chain announced Tuesday.In-N-Out Burger said that it will be serving burgers, fries, and shakes in Albuquerque in 2027. "We can't wait to have smiling associates serving customers quality burgers, fries and shakes in such a unique, beautiful state," Lynsi Snyder wrote on In-N-Out Burger's Facebook post. LIST: Free Thanksgiving meal giveaways in AlbuquerqueIn-N-Out
  
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• You put what where? Thousands of Americans go to ER for 'foreign object' removal, CDC finds

  07-11-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — America, the land of the free and the brave, is also home to roughly 4,000 individuals per year who head to the doctor to have foreign objects removed from their rear ends, according to a study released by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this summer.
  Of course, that isn't the only area from which items need to be recovered every year. In data recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as obtained by FOX News, nearly 300,000 people
  
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• Science is Everywhere camps at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

  07-11-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is getting ready for its single day "Science is Everywhere" camps during winter break. Report says most crime did not increase due to Zero Fares pilot programThe camps are divided into different single-day topics. Some of the camps include; engineer it, zombies and brains, creatures of earth, zaptastic and more. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade can register for one or more of the camps. Camps
  
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• When will frozen iguanas start falling from trees in Florida?

  07-11-2023 17:28 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Temperatures are starting to drop in Florida, and if you've been in South Florida during the winter months, you may see something else dropping once seasons change.
  In northern states, trees shedding their leaves typically signifies fall is here and winter is near. However, in Florida, iguanas falling from trees means it's time to bust out the jackets.
  An iguana suns itself on a fence on February 13, 2016, in Islamorada, Florida. (Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Get
  
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• Saturn's awe-inspiring rings will 'disappear' in 2025: Here's why

  07-11-2023 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) — One of the most awe-inspiring sights in our solar system, Saturn, is about to lose its iconic look.
  Well, sort of.
  As Saturn dances in the night sky, it tilts on an axis, much like Earth. The planet takes 29.4 Earth years to complete an orbit around the sun. It rotates quickly, though, making a day on Saturn only 10.7 Earth hours, according to NASA.
  This June 2023 image provided by the Space Telescope Science Institute shows the planet Saturn and three of its moons, from left, Enc
  
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• Trails reopen at Carlsbad Caverns after flood damage

  07-11-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Slaughter Canyon trails at Carlsbad Caverns are reopening November 11. The hiking trails were previously closed after heavy rains damaged the canyon.The National Park Service will offer educational opportunities at the trail on opening day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visitors can borrow binoculars, and a ranger will be at the Slaughter Canyon Cave entrance to talk about the cave's history. ‘Spirit of exploration is very much alive’ as Carlsbad
  
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• Trump holds 39-point lead over DeSantis in Florida poll

  07-11-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump expanded his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida (UNF) published Tuesday.About 60 percent of respondents sided with Trump in the poll compared to just 21 percent for DeSantis and 6 percent for former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley in a distant third.In a head-to-head poll, Trump still leads DeSantis 59-29.The poll represents the former president's monumental lead in the GO
  
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• Jewish man dies after confrontation during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations

  07-11-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Jewish man in California has died after getting into a confrontation during dueling protests over the Israel-Hamas war, authorities said.Paul Kessler, 69, died at a hospital on Monday, a day after he was struck during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations at an intersection in Thousand Oaks, a suburb northwest of Los Angeles, authorities said.Witnesses said Kessler was involved in a “physical altercation” with one or more counter-protesters, fell ba
  
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• National parks are free to visit for one day this week

  07-11-2023 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For one day only this week, national parks that usually charge an entrance fee will be free to visit.
  November 11, Veterans Day, marks the last of the five days the National Park Service is waiving admission fees for this year.We already saw free admission on January 16, which is Martin Luther King Day; April 22, the first day of National Park Week; August 4, to mark the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act; and September 23, for National Public Lands Day.Flags p
  
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• Historic hangar at former air base in California engulfed in flames 

  07-11-2023 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A hangar at a historic air base in Orange County, California, went up in flames early Tuesday morning. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, the fire broke out around 1 a.m. at the Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin. As the hangar burned, fire officials were concerned that the structure would completely collapse."It's definitely not a normal fire, but today because of the complex fire operation, our incident commanders decided that they are going to use helicopters a
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: New lawsuit, Speaking out, Warm and windy, Bus driver shortage, Route 66 series

  07-11-2023 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Four wanted criminals arrested during joint law enforcement operationNeighbors call for demolition after another fire at nuisance propertyReport says most crime did not increase due to Zero Fares pilot programLobo basketball dominates season openersBernalillo County District Attorney talks guns, drugs, retail crimeAlbuquerque woman facing child porn charges arrested for shopliftingSome gun owners leave disappointed after funds run out at state-run gun buybackVideo shows rar
  
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• Record-warm and windy day around New Mexico

  07-11-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is cool and clear across the state. Most temperatures have stayed above freezing. Winds are breezy in eastern New Mexico. The winds will pick up even more as the day goes on. The afternoon and evening will be gustiest. Winds will be from the west/southwest at 20-35 mph in most of the state, but higher gusts of 40-45 mph will be possible in the western high terrain, northern high terrain, central mountain chain and east plains.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Report says most
  
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• WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion

  07-11-2023 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.In a late Monday announcement, WeWork said it entered into a restructuring support agreement with the majority of its stakeholders to “drastically reduce” the company’s debt while further evaluating WeWork’s commercial office lease portfolio
  
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• Bernalillo County District Attorney talks guns, drugs, retail crime

  07-11-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From finding guns on school campuses, prosecuting organized retail crime organizations, and dealing with the ripple effects of Fentanyl in the community - prosecutors in Bernalillo County have extensive caseloads. It's a problem the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office has dealt with for years.
  In January, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Sam Bregman to fill the vacated position of Bernalillo County's District Attorney after Raúl
  
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• Lobo football fires special teams coordinator

  07-11-2023 06:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, the Lobos have made a midseason coordinator change. On Monday the team announced that special teams coordinator Jamie Christian has been fired.“I appreciate all of the hard work that Coach Christian has put into the program, but I feel a change in leadership in that area is in order,” said head coach Danny Gonzales.The change comes following Saturday's 56-14 loss to UNLV where the Rebels dominated in the return game.
  
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• Lobo basketball dominates season openers

  07-11-2023 06:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobos went 2-0 against Texas Southern to open the 2023-24 season on Monday night. In the Pit double-header, the women's team opened the night with a 76-59 win, while the men closed things out with a 92-55 victory.In the men's game, the Lobos had a complete team effort. 12 players got in the game and the team put up a whopping 45 points off the bench. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led all scorers with 15 points, while freshman JT Toppin recorded a game-high nine reb
  
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• Darian Jarrott honored with memorial in Deming

  07-11-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – A memorial for fallen police officer Darian Jarrott was unveiled in Deming on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales and lawmakers joined Jarrott's family.Officer Jarrott was shot and killed during a traffic stop two years ago. The memorial was funded in part by capital outlay dollars appropriated by state Senator Crystal Brantley.Story continues below
  Community: First urban Open Space in Bernalillo County celebrated with ribbon cuttingNew Mexico: Jemez Spring
  
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• Record warmth continues before a strong cold front Wednesday night

  07-11-2023 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Record warm and windy weather will move into New Mexico Tuesday. Then, a backdoor cold front will bring rain, snow, and colder temperatures on Thursday.
  Record and near-record warmth moved into New Mexico Monday. High temperatures climbed into the 70s and 80s across most of the state. A westerly wind has also picked up today. The wind have died down tonight, but there may be some areas overnight that will still see up to 40 mph wind gusts. Even windier weather is on the way Tuesday afternoon, wi
  
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• Lawyer speaks on CYFD after state statute lifted

  07-11-2023 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Many times they do not make the decision that's in the best interest of the children. Many times it's based on the fact that they're vindictive, they don't like a particular foster parent or relative." Albuquerque Attorney Harold Atencio is speaking out for the first time about what he calls ongoing abuse and neglect inside the Children Youth and Families Department of New Mexico.
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  Community: First urban Open Space in Bernalillo County
  
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• Santa Fe Public Schools discontinue seven bus routes in district

  07-11-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the face of bus driver staffing shortages, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) district say they are cancelling seven different bus routes. Bus routes 4, 5, 6, ,17, 19, 20, and 23 will officially stop running starting Nov. 6."As of today, we have eliminated seven bus routes," said Gabe Romero, executive director for operations for SFPS.The discontinued routes will impact Atalaya, Chaparral, Tesuque and Wood Gormley Elementary schools, El Camino Real Academy, El D
  
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• After another fire at nuisance property on Albuquerque's east side, neighbors call for demolition

  07-11-2023 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A property that's been an eyesore for years went up in flames this weekend and it's not the first time. Now neighbors are calling for something to be done. “It's become like a magnet for crime and fires and theft and stuff like that,” said Gary Peterson, a neighboring business owner.Near Central and Moon is a property on Susan Avenue, which neighbors say has been vacant for the past decade, except for the troublemakers they say are constantly bre
  
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• Over 200 citations handed out by 'Y' near Los Alamos County

  07-11-2023 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities issued over 200 citations in, and near, Los Alamos County recently. They're trying to bring awareness to traffic issues.Officials from the Los Alamos Police Department, Pojoaque Tribal Police, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department have worked together during 'increased congestion and surge of traffic accidents.'“We know that the increased traffic congestion is frustrating, but it is extremely important tha
  
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