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• APD says murder rate going down in Albuquerque

  16-07-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Murders in Albuquerque are down compared to recent years, according to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Chief Harold Medina.
  As of Tuesday, there have been 47 murder victims in Albuquerque; that's down by more than a quarter compared to this time last year. "I think nationally you see the same trends that a lot of other major cities have spiked and they're starting to go back down," said Gilbert Gallegos, public information officer for APD. VIEW: APD'
  
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• Las Cruces hospital accused of refusing treatment to cancer patients

  16-07-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Tuesday morning, July 16, that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) will be launching an investigation into a Las Cruces hospital after it allegedly refused to treat cancer patients among other allegations, the NMDOJ announced in a press release.
  The NMDOJ says Memorial Medical Center, located in Las Cruces, is being accused of refusing to treat cancer patients, denying or requiring full upfront payments from
  
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• Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

  16-07-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
  Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it's Black Friday or Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.“This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relatio
  
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• Police shoot, kill knife-wielding man near Republican National Convention

  16-07-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  (WCMH) -- A man wielding two knives near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was shot and killed by out-of-state police officers who were in town for the event, authorities said Tuesday.Five members of the Columbus, Ohio, police department fired on the man, who had a knife in each hand, refused police commands and charged at an unarmed man before police fired, Milwaukee Chief Jeffrey Norman said at a news conference.
  Two knives were recovered from the scene, the chief said.WTMJ-
  
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• Police fatally shoot man near Republican National Convention

  16-07-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus Division of Police officer fired shots less than a mile away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, according to a local source, resulting in one person's death.Fraternal Order of Police President Brian Steel -- who supervises the lodge for central Ohio -- confirmed that CPD officers were involved in the shooting Tuesday afternoon.
  Local NBC affiliate WTMJ-TV specified one Columbus officer fired shots at a suspect. The Milwaukee County Medical E
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office taking school supply donations for families in need

  16-07-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is looking to help kids get ready to head back to school by stuffing backpacks with school supplies. BCSO is accepting school supply donations at all of their substations for elementary through high school students.Bernalillo County wants input on infrastructure, community, and safety plansThe department said they see the need in the low-income communities they serve. "We understand the hardship that school brings. Gett
  
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• Albuquerque teen formally charged for the murder of 16-year-old

  16-07-2024 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 17-year-old has been formally charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and more in connection to the shooting death of a teen whose body was found on the Pajarito Mesa earlier this year. Dominik Marquez pled not guilty to the charges in front of Judge Joseph Montaño on Tuesday afternoon. New Mexico man charged after shooting at law enforcement during standoffMarquez, along with 18-year-old Daniel Medrano-Garcia and 18-year-old Marian Gomez are
  
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• Albuquerque man held behind bars; accused of fleeing police

  16-07-2024 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man will be held behind bars after being arrested for running from the police. According to the criminal complaint, the Albuquerque Police Department saw someone with a rifle inside a car at the parking garage at One Central Ave. on July 6.New Mexico man charged after shooting at law enforcement during standoffThe driver of the car, later identified as Steven Robles, took off. He hit several cars including a police cruiser. Robles' car was sto
  
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• Shiprock man faces up to 10 years in domestic assault case

  16-07-2024 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Shiprock man has been charged in a domestic assault that left the victim with multiple injuries including fractures, lacerations requiring stitches, and extensive bruising. Deshaun Begay, 20, went before a federal judge Monday.A criminal complaint states on July 4, the Navajo Nation Police Department (NNPD) responded to a report of an assault in Shiprock. When officers arrived, they found the victim with multiple severe injuries to her face and head. The v
  
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• New Mexico man charged after shooting at law enforcement during standoff

  16-07-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eric Bowannie, 26, is facing federal charges after being accused of having an hours-long standoff and firing shots at FBI agents and tribal police officers.
  According to a criminal complaint, a family disturbance escalated into a standoff with law enforcement on July 6, 2024. Bowannie is accused of barricading himself in a residence and firing at Zuni Police Department officers when they arrived on scene. Bowannie allegedly charged officers with an ax before gettin
  
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• Hazard tree assistance available for landowners on Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar

  16-07-2024 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is offering hazard tree assistance for trees that could damage structures, powerlines or roads on private land within the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Fire area.New Mexico offering grants for projects celebrating the Route 66 CentennialTrees damaged by the fire are at greater risk of falling and causing damage to roads, structures, powerlines and other infrastructure. The Forestry Division is accepting re
  
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• RFK Jr. apologizes after call with Trump leaked

  16-07-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered an apology to former President Trump after a video of his call with the former president was leaked.Trump spoke with Kennedy earlier Monday, before he announced Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In the leaked call, Trump could be heard on speakerphone saying that he agrees with some of Kennedy's stances on vaccines.Independent presidential candidate Rober
  
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• Most of Gen Z using TikTok for health advice: Survey

  16-07-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Most of Gen Z is turning to TikTok to seek health advice, citing quick responses and free advice, a recent survey found.The poll, conducted by Zing Coach, found 56 percent of Gen Z use TikTok for wellness, diet and fitness advice and that a large share of them use the platform as their main form of health advice. Thirty-four percent said they use TikTok to get most of their health advice, making it more than twice as popular as the other options listed.Fourteen percent said they go
  
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• Storms forming but heating up

  16-07-2024 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free.
  A few morning showers were dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, as the movement of the rain activity was moving to the east, but storms are starting to re-fire off in and surrounding some of those areas. Otherwise, mostly clear
  
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• Suspect accused in teens murder will be held behind bars

  16-07-2024 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the three people arrested in connection to the shooting death of a teen who's body was found on the Pajarito Mesa will stay behind bars while awaiting trial.Story continues below
  Crime: Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dogTrending: VIDEO: Black SUV nearly hits group with anti-Trump signs in Nob HillTraffic: CABQ: Speed cameras are slowing drivers down in some stretches of roadEvents: What’s happening around New Mexic
  
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• New Mexico offering grants for projects celebrating the Route 66 Centennial

  16-07-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tourism Department has opened up a grant program for businesses and organizations wanting to participate in the Route 66 Centennial in 2026.FEMA rental insurance available for New Mexicans affected by fires, floodingThe department is offering grants to support events, experiences, infrastructure, destination enhancements and marketing campaigns that related to Route 66 and New Mexico's role in its history. Nonprofits, cities, counties, tribal go
  
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• Albuquerque Housing Authority accepting Section 8 Housing Voucher applications

  16-07-2024 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting pre-applications from July 15 - August 15 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Tussock moth outbreak behind Cibola, Santa Fe National Forest defoliationAnyone interested in the program is invited to pre-apply. The pre-applications are accepted annually and selected randomly for eligibility screening. People who applied in previous years and were not selected can re-apply in following years. The numbe
  
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• Tussock moth outbreak behind Cibola, Santa Fe National Forest defoliation

  16-07-2024 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials say tree defoliation is occurring in the trees on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains as well as the Española Ranger District. Press releases from the Cibola and Santa Fe national forests say the culprit is most likely the Douglas-fir tussock moth.The release states that defoliation happens within mixed conifer stands affecting Douglas-fir and white-fir trees. The result is trees that appear to be dying but what is actually happening is the
  
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• FEMA rental insurance available for New Mexicans affected by fires, flooding

  16-07-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Federal assistance may be available to renters or homeowners in Lincoln, Rio Arriva, Otero and San Juan Counties, or the Mescalero Apache Reservation whose primary residence is inaccessible or uninhabitable due to the South Fork and Salt Fires and burn scar flooding.Taxation and Revenue Dept. expands disaster filing extensions for New MexicansThrough FEMA's Individuals and Households Program, FEMA would pay rent and a security deposit at a place other than the
  
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• Police investigate after man found dead in northwest Albuquerque

  16-07-2024 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a homicide Tuesday morning on the west side of Albuquerque. According to police, officers responded around 9 a.m. to reports of a deceased male inside a home in the 400 block of 63rd St., N.W.Rescue personnel later arrived and confirmed the person was deceased.
  Homicide detectives have been sent to the scene to investigate the death. No other information has been released at this time.
  
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• Tracking the Tropics: When will the tropics come back alive?

  16-07-2024 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- After a somewhat active start to the season with three named storms checked off the list in six weeks, things have quieted down. But when will they get active again?Since Beryl's demise last week, Saharan dust has taken over the Atlantic, Caribbean and at times, the Gulf of Mexico. It has brought hazy skies, a few colorful sunrises and sunsets, and but also have helped create an unfavorable environment for tropical development.
  Another factor that has helped create an unfav
  
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• Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69: report

  16-07-2024 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69 years old.
  The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the news of the former 76ers player's death.
  La Salle University head basketball coach Fran Dunphy told the outlet that Bryant had battled health issues and suffered a massive stroke Tuesday.
  His death comes four years after the passing of his son and granddaughter.
  Joe Bryant hugs his son Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers after t
  
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• Illinois dams collapse, residents told to evacuate area

  16-07-2024 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Ill. (KTVI) - The Washington County Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday morning that flood damage was identified at the Nashville dam, located in Nashville, Illinois.Highway flooding in Nashville, Illinois on July 16, 2024. Residents have been asked to evacuate the area. (Photo courtesy: Sydney Gordon)
  The EMA has advised residents south of the Nashville City Reservoir, located outside St. Louis, Missouri, to evacuate their homes immediately. Residents were told the communit
  
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• Illinois dam fails, residents told to evacuate area

  16-07-2024 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Ill. (KTVI) - Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, overtopping a dam Tuesday in southern Illinois, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and even sending weather forecasters scrambling for safety. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home.Water overtopped a dam near Nashville, Illinois, sending first responders to the flooded area to make sure everyone got out safely, officials said. There were no reports of
  
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• Taxation and Revenue Dept. expands disaster filing extensions for New Mexicans

  16-07-2024 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Taxation and Revenue Department has expanded the filing extensions it has made available for taxpayers affected by the fires in the Ruidoso area. People affected by the fire who had returns with normal due dates of June 25, 2024, and July 25, 2024, can now file on September 25, 2024, according to a news release.
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  Crime: Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dogTrending: VIDEO: Black SUV nearly hits group with an
  
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• Albuquerque Adult Learning Center unveiling new building and program

  16-07-2024 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Adult Learning Center is a nonprofit providing high school equivalency preparation, post-secondary transition assistance and career preparation assistance.
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  Crime: Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dogTrending: VIDEO: Black SUV nearly hits group with anti-Trump signs in Nob HillTraffic: CABQ: Speed cameras are slowing drivers down in some stretches of roadEvents: What’s happening aro
  
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• 27% in new survey say Vance 'best' or 'good' pick for Trump

  16-07-2024 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Less than a third of U.S. adults say Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is either the “best” or a “good” choice for former President Donald Trump’s running mate, according to a collection of snap polls from YouGov.The surveys, conducted Monday evening after Vance was officially named to the GOP ticket, found that only 27 percent of U.S. adults say the Ohio Republican is the "best" or a "good" option as Trump's pick for vice president.A plurality of respondents, 37
  
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• Biden proposes ending tax breaks for landlords who raise rent more than 5 percent

  16-07-2024 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Biden on Tuesday proposed eliminating tax breaks for landlords who raise their tenants’ rent more than 5 percent each year, as part of a larger effort by the administration to lower housing costs. The president called on Congress to pass legislation that would bar corporate landlords who raise rent more than 5 percent a year from taking advantage of accelerated depreciation write-offs. The proposed rule would apply to landlords with over 50 units, whic
  
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• Jack Black taking break from Tenacious D after bandmate's Trump shooting remark: 'I was blindsided'

  16-07-2024 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Actor and comedian Jack Black, who also performs with Kyle Gass as part of the rock duo Tenacious D, has seemingly announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band following Gass’ remark concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Gass, on Sunday during a show in Australia, was presented with a birthday cake, footage from the concert shows. Black asked Gass to make a wish, to which Gass replied, “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
  
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• Former federal prosecutor: Cannon dismissal of Trump documents case 'simply indefensible'

  16-07-2024 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general, said Monday that Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump is “simply indefensible.”“As a legal decision by a district court judge, it’s simply indefensible,” Litman told CNN’s Laura Coates Monday evening. “It almost doesn’t make sense to try to talk about it in legal terms. This is, as I said, the fir
  
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• Beware of scammers on Amazon Prime Day, experts warn

  16-07-2024 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it's Black Friday or Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.“This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of
  
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• Best deals under $100 live now for Prime Day

  16-07-2024 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Save big on air fryers, Apple devices and Bluetooth speakers Prime Day 2024 is a great time to save money, but it doesn’t mean everything in the sale is affordable. If you’re searching for some reasonably priced goods, you’ll want to check out the best Prime Day deals under $100. These deals span everything from kitchen gadgets to Apple devices to Bluetooth speakers.We’r
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Sign confrontation, Homeless assault, Hot and stormier, New paramedic unit, BernCo mural

  16-07-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  CABQ: Speed cameras are slowing drivers down in some stretches of roadSome New Mexico lawmakers still against special sessionAlbuquerque has the riskiest drivers in the U.S., study findsNM Corrections Department debuts ‘Be Pro, Be Proud’ workshop‘Rust’ armorer wants case dismissed following Baldwin dismissalGovernor stops at ABQ homeless encampment, calls out special session pushbackScientists find cave on the moon that could house future astronautsW
  
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• Scientists find cave on the moon that could house future astronauts

  16-07-2024 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts.An Italian-led team reported Monday that there's evidence for a sizable cave accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon. It's located at the Sea of Tranquility, just 250 mile from Apollo 11's landing site. Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dog
  
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• Rain likely after the heat-up

  16-07-2024 13:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free.
  A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the rain activity is moving quicker to the east-northeast. Otherwise, mostly clear skies are present across most of the region with yet another m
  
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• Heavy rain possible later this week

  16-07-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Chances for afternoon showers and storms will increase by the middle of this week. Heavy rainfall will bring back a threat of burn scar flash flooding.
  It's a relatively quiet start to the week, with a few showers and thunderstorms this afternoon mainly over northern New Mexico. Temperatures were very hot again this afternoon across the state as well. High temperatures from Farmington to the Rio Grande Valley to southern New Mexico are reaching 100°. Showers and storms have ended tonight, bu
  
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• Jacob Kmatz drafted by Tampa Bay in 5th round

  16-07-2024 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Oregon State pitcher Jacob Kmatz realized a childhood dream Monday. On day two of the Major League Baseball Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Kmatz in round five, making him the 157th overall pick.
  "I'm super grateful for just being able to be picked by such a good organization, [that] wins a lot of games," said Kmatz. "They prioritize winning and they develop really well. So, I think it's going to be a really good fit."
  He finished his last season in colle
  
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• The Enchantment ready for exhibition tune up and chance to honor fallen teammates

  16-07-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Before heading off to the TBT's Houston Regional Friday, The Enchantment basketball team will play an exhibition game against other Lobo alumni, honoring the memory of past players who lost their lives in 2024.
  "I mean, this is huge because it's a sad situation because Drew, the first two years he played on the TBT team, I got to know him a little bit more, and obviously, Greg Brown playing at Albuquerque High," said Enchantment head coach and former NBA vet
  
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• NM Corrections Department debuts 'Be Pro, Be Proud' workshop

  16-07-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Corrections Department is the first state prison system to host an immersive mobile workshop for inmates. The "Be Pro, Be Proud," mobile workshop has helped students learn about in-demand careers, but this time it's headed to Albuquerque to teach inmates instead.Story continues below
  Investigation: Family sues police after dog died as officers held them at gunpoint during traffic stopCrime: Albuquerque police share information about Saturday shooting
  
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• Ex-security guard accused of attacking homeless man, shooting dog

  16-07-2024 05:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A now-former security guard, who caught a break after he pleaded guilty to beating a man, is in trouble once again. We are now seeing newly released video of that beating and learn what he is now accused of doing to a homeless man and the man's dog."Came up over here, I had two people sitting; I had already told them to leave about 10 minutes ago that they were loitering," Martin Sandoval says in the video. It was October 2023 when he tried to explain to pol
  
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• Santa Fe mayor speaks out against SCOTUS homeless ruling

  16-07-2024 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe says it stands firmly against the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing law enforcement to arrest homeless people for sleeping in public places. Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber says the SCOTUS decision from two weeks ago not only fails to address the root causes of homelessness but "perpetuates a cycle of instability and marginalization for some of our most vulnerable citizens." New Mexico Supreme Court gives students chance to hear live ora
  
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• VIDEO: Black SUV nearly hits group with anti-Trump signs in Nob Hill

  16-07-2024 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new video shows the tense moments between a driver and two protestors along a busy stretch of Central. You can see a driver rammed a truck and tried to hit two people. It took a gun to stop him. Police say it stemmed from anti-Trump signs."We are working with some of the victims in this case and we are trying to use them to help us get to an arrest in this case," said Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. "We do have great video of the incident itself, s
  
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• CABQ: Speed cameras are slowing drivers down in some stretches of road

  16-07-2024 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Speed cameras went up two years ago along local, busy streets. The City of Albuquerque said drivers are taking it easy on the gas pedal. The city credits the slowdown to 20 speeding cameras across the city, which started rolling out in 2022. However, some cameras have captured cars flying down the roadways.  "Just here on Coors, our top speed is 154 mph recorded, and if we do see something like that, we will send APD to talk to the person
  
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• Shooting in NE Albuquerque injures one person

  16-07-2024 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a shooting on Monday. It only injured one person.According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), there was a shooting near 7100 San Pedro NE where one person was shot. The victim had a non-life-threatening injury to their thigh. Confrontation over ‘anti-Trump’ sign turns violent, APD saysAPD said there may be a related scene at Paseo del Norte and Pan American Freeway.The department's Gun Violence Reductio
  
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• 2023 murder suspect admits to killing of 5-year-old

  16-07-2024 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the five people accused of murdering a five-year-old during a drive-by shooting took responsibility on Monday. Alexander Venzor admitted in court that he opened fire on a mobile home near Blake and Unser in August 2023, killing five-year-old Galilea Samaniego. Albuquerque police looking for man accused of June murderVenzor was only 15 at the time. He pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder and is facing up to 20 years behind bars as part of
  
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• New Mexico governor stops at ABQ homeless encampment, calls out special session pushback

  16-07-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday morning, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took to the streets of Albuquerque to show why she believes in this upcoming special session by visiting a problem area Downtown that is overrun with homeless people.After Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham claimed some legislators canceled critical meetings, lunches, and hearings ahead of the upcoming special session."Which tells me they were never serious about supporting any of these issues in the first place,"
  
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• Student doctor, accused of having sexual pictures of minors, to stay in custody

  16-07-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A student doctor accused of child exploitation will be locked up until trial.Investigators claimed Kevin Weiss had 46 pictures in his apartment that showed young girls in various sexual positions, including that he allegedly manufactured himself.Albuquerque detectives first learned about the case through tips sent to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Prosecutors said he should remain in custody until trial, saying it would be hard to monitor h
  
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• 'Rust' armorer wants case dismissed following Baldwin dismissal

  16-07-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The armorer on the ‘Rust’ movie set, where a gun went off killing the film's cinematographer, wants her conviction overturned and her case dismissed. This after actor Alec Baldwin’s case was dismissed on Friday with prejudice.Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial on Friday after the defense said critical evidence was left out of the case. They said ammunition turned into the Santa Fe County Sh
  
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• Storm chances increase throughout the week

  16-07-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Chances for afternoon showers and storms will increase by the middle of this week. Heavy rainfall will bring back a threat of burn scar flash flooding as well.
  It's a relatively quiet start to the week, with a few showers and thunderstorms mainly over northern New Mexico. Temperatures are hot again this afternoon across the state as well. High temperatures from Farmington to the Rio Grande Valley to southern New Mexico are reaching 100°. Showers and storms will be ending late tonight, but cl
  
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• Officials push to make Albuquerque bus stops safer

  16-07-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, city leaders spoke to the media about efforts to make Albuquerque's bus stops safer.APD Chief Harold Medina spoke about a special operation that officers have been working on, clearing 106 felony warrants in two weeks."We wanted to, number one, clean up the bus stops. I'm tired of getting complaints that there are people using fentanyl, [and] that there are individuals loitering at these locations. That, above all, there are people with felony war
  
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