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• Report: Nearly 60% of New Mexico college students facing food insecurity

  06-08-2024 23:14
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new report shows nearly 60% of New Mexico college students struggle with food insecurity. The University of New Mexico released its latest Student Basic Needs Report examining whether students have access to enough nutritious food and places to live.While 58% were food insecure, the report found 39% had very low food security meaning their eating patterns were disrupted because of a lack of money.
  The report found 62% of students struggled with housing secur
  
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• Santa Fe Police search for suspect following deadly shooting outside Best Buy

  06-08-2024 22:50
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police are searching for a male individual who they say fled the scene of a deadly shooting outside the Best Buy store at 3533 Zafarano Drive Tuesday morning. Police: Suspect arrested for shooting employee at Santa Fe Sonic restaurantSanta Fe Police are searching for the male individual in this photo who is a suspect in a shooting outside of a Best Buy store located at 3533 Zafarano Drive on Aug. 6, 2024. (Credit: Santa Fe Police.)
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• 83-year-old man shot and killed outside Santa Fe Best Buy; police search for suspect

  06-08-2024 22:50
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Police are searching for a male individual who they say fled the scene of a deadly shooting outside the Best Buy store at 3533 Zafarano Drive Tuesday morning. Police: Suspect arrested for shooting employee at Santa Fe Sonic restaurantSanta Fe Police are searching for the male individual in this photo who is a suspect in a shooting outside of a Best Buy store located at 3533 Zafarano Drive on Aug. 6, 2024. (Credit: Santa Fe Police.)
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• I-25 south at Avenida Cesar Chavez reopened following rollover crash

  06-08-2024 22:11
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 25 south at Avenida Cesar Chavez has been reopened Tuesday afternoon following a rollover crash.
  The crash involved a truck that appeared to be carrying a load of concrete, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. No other information has been released at this time.
  
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• I-25 south at Avenida Cesar Chavez closed due to rollover crash

  06-08-2024 22:11
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 25 south at Avenida Cesar Chavez is closed Tuesday afternoon due to a rollover crash, Albuquerque Police said.The crash involved a truck that appeared to be carrying a load of concrete, police said. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.This is a developing story that will be updated as information comes in
  
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• 50 cases involving San Miguel County deputy have been dismissed

  06-08-2024 21:04
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 50 criminal cases in Northern New Mexico are at risk of being dismissed after the primary officer in those cases is facing charges of his own.Story continues below
  Podcast: How Grief Is Impacting New Mexico’s YouthCrime: Albuquerque man sentenced to 36 years for rape of underage girlNews: APD Deputy Chief apologizes during city council meeting for officer’s using racial slursEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico August 2-8
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• Temperatures continue to climb as the state remain mostly dry

  06-08-2024 20:48
  
  New Mexico is in for another hot afternoon. But not the hottest we can expect for the week.
  Almost the entirety of New Mexico will see highs today in the 90's. With parts of eastern and southern New Mexico reaching the triple-digits. However, this will not be the hottest afternoon we experience this week. Temperatures will reach their peak on Wednesday.
  Rain coming later this afternoon and into the evening will be lackluster at best. The North and Northwest have the best chances of seeing rain t
  
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• Precautionary water advisory lifted for the Ruidoso Water System

  06-08-2024 19:32
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department's Drinking Water Bureau confirms the precautionary water advisory has been lifted for the Ruidoso Water System.New Mexico Wine opening tasting room, wine making lab in Old TownThe precautionary advisory was originally issued on June 18, 2024 in response to the impact from the Salt and South Fork wildfires. NMED worked with the Village of Ruidoso during recovery efforts and has lifted the advisory for the Ruidoso Water S
  
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• Widespread flooding in Florida from Tropical Storm Debby | Tracking the Tropics

  06-08-2024 19:09
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area.Up to two feet of rain is expected to fall in some places this week as the storm meanders along the coast.
  Debby's center was located about 15 miles south of Savannah, Georgia, as of the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. update, but the lopsided storm has already dumped inches of rain in the region. Its maximum sustained winds w
  
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• LIVE AERIAL COVERAGE: Widespread flooding in Florida from Tropical Storm Debby

  06-08-2024 19:09
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area.Up to two feet of rain is expected to fall in some places this week as the storm meanders along the coast.
  Debby's center was located about 15 miles south of Savannah, Georgia, as of the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. update, but the lopsided storm has already dumped inches of rain in the region. Its maximum sustained winds w
  
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• 71 percent of Americans have never heard of Tim Walz: Poll

  06-08-2024 19:09
  
  (The Hill) — A vast majority of Americans aren’t familiar with Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), according to a survey released Tuesday, before Harris made the announcement.The NPR/PBS News/Marist National poll found that nearly three-quarters, or 71 percent, of respondents said they don’t know enough about Walz to have an opinion on him. Of the remaining respondents, 17 percent had a favorable opinion and 12 percent viewed him
  
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• KRQE Cares hosting Shoes for Kids phone bank on August 6

  06-08-2024 18:45
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE Cares is holding a fundraising event for its Shoes For Kids initiative with a phone bank on Tuesday, August 6 from 4 - 7 p.m. Shoes for Kids is the largest KRQE Cares initiative, which helps children in Title I schools receive a new pair of shoes.Along with a new pair of shoes, children are provided with a snack, book, dental supplies and socks. KRQE’s community relations director Carolyn Rush says the program has even reached kids outside of
  
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• Police: Suspect arrested for shooting employee at Santa Fe Sonic restaurant

  06-08-2024 17:09
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was wanted for shooting an employee at a Sonic Drive-in in Santa Fe was arrested on Sunday, according to the Santa Fe Police Department.Mariano Romero, 31, was taken into custody by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office on an arrest warrant following the July 25 shooting at the fast-food restaurant located at 2861 Cerrillos Road. APD Deputy Chief apologizes during city council meeting for officer’s using racial slursThe Santa Fe Polic
  
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• Albuquerque city council approves e-bike, scooter ordinances

  06-08-2024 15:55
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic could be increasing on trails in Albuquerque's Open Spaces after city council voted to approve a new city ordinance legalizing e-bikes.At Monday's city council meeting, residents gave mixed feedback on the ordinance. Some said e-bikes will expand accessibility of the trails, others said it could cause injuries and trail deterioration. The bill sets a 20 mph speed limit, but allows the parks and recreation department to lower that limit on any open sp
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Albuquerque city council questions, Gas company changes, Dry and hot, Albuquerque problem property, National Night Out

  06-08-2024 15:20
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico Wine opening tasting room, wine making lab in Old TownHow Grief Is Impacting New Mexico’s YouthAlbuquerque man sentenced to 36 years for rape of underage girlAPD Deputy Chief apologizes during city council meeting for officer’s using racial slursSpeed limits reduced in the Village of Los RanchosAlbuquerque City Council fails to override veto on voting system changeHarris picks Walz as her running mateUS hands over its last military base in Niger to th
  
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• Live updates: Walz hits Trump, Vance in first campaign stop with Harris

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz introduced themselves to a full house with plenty of applause in Philadelphia crowd on Tuesday evening.
  Harris praised Walz's accomplishments and set him up for a lightning-fast campaign: He "really does shine a light on a brighter future that we can build together."Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Walz as her running mate.
  "Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done f
  
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• Live updates: Walz heads to Pennsylvania for first rally with Harris

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate."Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done for Minnesota families," the Harris campaign texted supporters at midmorning.Walz called serving as Harris’s running mate the “honor of a lifetime.” The new presidential nominee's team had whittled down a field of Democratic talent to a shortlist of about six men. She wa
  
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• Live updates: Harris-Walz set for first appearance as Vance holds dueling rally

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate."Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done for Minnesota families," the Harris campaign texted supporters at midmorning.Walz called serving as Harris’s running mate the “honor of a lifetime.” The new presidential nominee's team had whittled down a field of Democratic talent to a shortlist of about six men. She wa
  
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• Live updates: Harris-Walz ready for first rally, kicking off campaign blitz

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate. They are set to make their first appearance together as the Democratic ticket in Philadelphia."Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done for Minnesota families," the Harris campaign texted supporters at midmorning.Walz called serving as Harris’s running mate the “honor of a lifetime.” The guessing game about who
  
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• Live updates: Harris picks Walz as her running mate

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate, according to two sources familiar.The new presidential nominee's team had whittled down a field of Democratic talent to a shortlist of about six men. She was reported to have met with each of the contenders over the weekend.
  The guessing game about whom she would pick started shortly after President Biden's poor debate performance against Republican nominee former President Trump
  
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• Live updates: Harris picks 'battle-tested' Walz as her running mate

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate."Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done for Minnesota families," the Harris campaign texted supporters at midmorning.The new presidential nominee's team had whittled down a field of Democratic talent to a shortlist of about six men. She was reported to have met with each of the contenders over the weekend.
  The guessing game about wh
  
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• Live updates: Harris lauds Walz, launches their 'underdog' campaign

  06-08-2024 15:05
  
  Vice President Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz entered their first rally together to overwhelming applause from a Philadelphia crowd on Tuesday evening.
  Harris ended weeks of speculation Tuesday by choosing Walz as her running mate.
  "Tim is a battle-tested leader who has an incredible track record of getting things done for Minnesota families," the Harris campaign texted supporters at midmorning.Walz called serving as Harris’s running mate the “honor of a lifetime.&rd
  
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• New Mexico Wine opening tasting room, wine making lab in Old Town

  06-08-2024 15:00
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new space that will showcase New Mexico wines and how they're made is set to open in Albuquerque's Old Town this fall.
  "People can come in. They can learn how to taste wines. They can learn what makes different wines unique, or what makes them special, their flavor profiles. But then, if they really want to dive into the experience, they can do some preliminary winemaking classes," said Chris Goblet, executive director of New Mexico Wine Growers
  
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• Albuquerque city council raises concerns over unspent housing dollars

  06-08-2024 14:53
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors raised concerns to the Health Housing and Homelessness Department after they say millions of dollars in funding have gone unspent.At Monday's city council meeting, councilors raised concerns about how the city's housing budget is being spent and why millions of those dollars are being reverted back into the city's general fund. According to councilors the housing department was allocated $12 million for fiscal year 2025, but the d
  
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• Albuquerque community invited to National Night Out

  06-08-2024 14:38
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, August 6 the community is invited to participate in National Night Out at various locations throughout the city.Speed limits reduced in the Village of Los RanchosNational Night Out is an initiative that encourages people to get out into their community, meet their neighbors and encourage public safety. The initiative gives people a fun and engaging opportunity to come together as a community, strengthen bonds, heighten awareness and prevent cri
  
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• Westbound I-40 closed at Louisiana due to crash

  06-08-2024 14:08
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All westbound lanes of I-40 are closed at Louisiana Blvd. in Albuquerque due to a crash, according to NMRoads. Heavy delays are expected in the area. Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route.
  
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• Westbound I-40 at Louisiana reopen after being closed

  06-08-2024 14:08
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All westbound lanes of I-40 at Louisiana Blvd. are back open. According to NMRoads, all lanes had been closed early Tuesday morning due to a crash in the area.
  
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• How Grief Is Impacting New Mexico's Youth

  06-08-2024 14:00
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In New Mexico, an estimated one out of seven children experience the death of a parent or sibling before graduating high school. National rankings also list the state high in violent crime, and low in education.
  So how is grief impacting young students and families? This week on the podcast, Mickey Kivitz, the new Director of Education for the Grief Center, joins Gabby to discuss new efforts to reach grieving families in rural New Mexico and offer resources
  
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• Triple-digit heat more likely around New Mexico

  06-08-2024 13:23
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Few pockets of rain activity this morning have mostly died down with another seasonably mild start with less humid air, while tropical moisture in present in The Southeast as Tropical Storm Debby is producing torrential rain. Enough moisture in the atmosphere may produce a few thunderstorms once again today, but it will be a drier and slightly hotter today as the atmosphere is stabilizing, despite a few leftover clouds with a weak thunderstorm earlier near Double E
  
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• Triple-digit heat more likely

  06-08-2024 13:23
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Few pockets of rain activity this morning have mostly died down with another seasonably mild start with less humid air, while tropical moisture in present in The Southeast as Tropical Storm Debby is producing torrential rain. Enough moisture in the atmosphere may produce a few thunderstorms once again today, but it will be a drier and slightly hotter today as the atmosphere is stabilizing, despite a few leftover clouds with a weak thunderstorm earlier near Double E
  
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• Temperatures heat up as drier air moves in this week

  06-08-2024 06:27
  
  Drier air is moving into New Mexico to start the week. Temperatures will be heating up across the state through the middle of the week.
  It's a drier start to the week with isolated to scattered showers and storms mainly in western and northern New Mexico Monday afternoon. An isolated storm brought heavy rain to the Albuquerque Foothills today. A few, very isolated storms, are still moving through New Mexico tonight, but will be ending in the next few hours. It's also been a hot afternoon, with h
  
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• APD Deputy Chief apologizes during city council meeting for officer's using racial slurs

  06-08-2024 06:23
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) apologized to city councilors and the public about recent body camera video that came to light of officers using racial slurs and glorifying violence following a deadly shooting.Story continues below
  News: Body camera captures APD officers using racial slurs, glorifying violence after fatal shootingCrime: San Miguel Sheriff’s deputy facing charges after a fight breaks out at partyTrending: VIDEO: Albuquerque moto
  
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• Woman sentenced for attempted robbery, shooting at Coronado Center

  06-08-2024 06:15
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who tried to steal a car from a pair of sisters last year, before shooting one of them and taking off, was sentenced for her crime on Monday. Laura Tapia tried to steal the siblings' car in the Coronado Center parking lot in June 2023. Albuquerque man sentenced to 36 years for rape of underage girlOne of them got out and told Tapia she wouldn't be stealing their car. That's when Tapia shot her and ran off, only to be caught a short time later.
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• New Mexico Gas Company announces acquisition by Bernhard Capital Partners

  06-08-2024 06:09
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) is set to change ownership following a major acquisition announcement. Emera, the current owner based in Nova Scotia, has agreed to sell NMGC to Bernhard Capital Partners for $1.25 billion.Story continues below
  News: Body camera captures APD officers using racial slurs, glorifying violence after fatal shootingCrime: San Miguel Sheriff’s deputy facing charges after a fight breaks out at partyTrending: VIDEO: Albuquerque mot
  
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• Albuquerque City Council fails to override veto on voting system change

  06-08-2024 06:05
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquqerque's voting system, which requires a candidate to receive 50% of the vote to win, will remain in place. On Monday, Albuquerque City Council rejected an override to Mayor Tim Keller's veto of a bill that would have allowed a plurality voting system and eliminated run-off elections. Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency hopes to add new life to CABQ-owned lotCouncilors originally passed the measure that would have gone on the November ballot but the mayo
  
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• La Cueva Bears have a talented lineup ready to make a repeat run at the Class 6A football title

  06-08-2024 05:51
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They are the preseason favorite to repeat as Class 6A football champions. The La Cueva Bears will start their 2024 run with a wealth of talent, losing only one lineman and a couple of receivers on offense and boosting a stout defense that terrorized opponents the previous season.
  "I think we can't get complacent," said La Cueva Quarterback Cameron Dyer. "We got to always work, put in the work like we did to get up here and to keep that top spot. We got to st
  
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• Abraham Perez's brush with death puts him out of fight against Matthew Griego

  06-08-2024 05:19
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Abraham is a fighter who had to fight for his life, pretty much," said Aaron Perez. His son Abraham was alert Monday for the first time since last Friday when a training session went awry.
  Story continues below
  News: Body camera captures APD officers using racial slurs, glorifying violence after fatal shootingCrime: San Miguel Sheriff’s deputy facing charges after a fight breaks out at partyTrending: VIDEO: Albuquerque motorcyclist behind bars after h
  
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• More New Mexico firefighters assist with Oregon wildfires

  06-08-2024 04:24
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More New Mexico firefighters are in Oregon helping fight wildfires raging across that state. Over the last month, Oregon has seen repaid wildfire expansion with 126 fires burning more than 1.2 million acres over the last month.The New Mexico Forestry Division has deployed its Rio Grande, Pecos River, and Mimbres Fire Crew. Combined with emergency hire firefighters, there are more than 80 individuals and six fire engines lending support. Speed limits reduced in
  
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• Zac Efron 'happy and healthy' after being hospitalized in Spain

  06-08-2024 02:49
  
  Related video: "Hollywood fast facts"(KTLA) – Zac Efron gave a health update to fans after being hospitalized in Spain over the weekend.
  On Sunday, he posted a shirtless photo of himself lifting weights while lying on top of a fitness ball on his Instagram stories."Happy and healthy- thanks for the well wishes," the caption read.
  The actor was hospitalized Friday night in Spain after suffering a "minor swimming incident" while in the pool while staying at a villa in Ibiza, his representati
  
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• Speed limits reduced in the Village of Los Ranchos

  06-08-2024 02:45
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're driving through the Village of Los Ranchos, you'll want to make sure you slow down. The Village has recently reduced the speed limits throughout the area to curb speeding. The Village of Los Ranchos said the speed limit has been changed from 35 mph to 25 mph throughout the entire area in hopes of making drivers slow down.     "Accidents decrease with the decrease in speed limits and just overall safety," said Village Admini
  
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• Tren de Aragua gang linked to brutal jewel heist in Denver

  06-08-2024 01:53
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal officials in El Paso have relinquished custody of an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member they say is linked to a violent June 24 jewelry store robbery in Denver.Homeland Security Investigations special agents in Las Cruces, New Mexico, last week turned over the suspect to Denver County Sheriff’s Department staff for transfer to Colorado. HSI said the man is a Venezuelan national, a member of the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal organizatio
  
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• Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency hopes to add new life to CABQ-owned lot

  06-08-2024 01:51
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a problem property in southeast Albuquerque that for years, has been desperately in need of new life. Now, the city is asking for ideas on what to do with the long-vacant lot.The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) is accepting proposals for the vacant lot, hoping to improve the neighborhood. Some neighbors hope more housing or community services can be brought to the three-acre spot.“Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a building on that p
  
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• First responders to practice emergency at NMSU

  06-08-2024 01:27
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – First responders in southern New Mexico will practice responding to a major emergency at New Mexico State University (NMSU) later this week.Campus police will conduct a critical incident response and crisis management exercise on Thursday at Branson Library. South Valley named one of ‘coolest Latino’ neighborhoodsNMSU said it is alerting the public ahead of time to avoid any confusion. NMSU Fire Department, Las Cruces Police, Mesilla Marshals
  
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• A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

  06-08-2024 01:08
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces.The attack comes as tensions across the Middle East are spiking following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.The U.S. defense officials said troops at al-Asad air base were still assessin
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 36 years for rape of underage girl

  06-08-2024 01:06
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man found guilty of raping a young girl has been sentenced to 36 years behind bars. Jeremy Guthrie was pulled over with a group of minors in his car, he later admitted to driving drunk that night but his behavior turned out to be much more disturbing than that.Story continues below
  News: Body camera captures APD officers using racial slurs, glorifying violence after fatal shootingCrime: San Miguel Sheriff’s deputy facing charges aft
  
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• Drier, hotter start to the week

  06-08-2024 00:55
  
  Drier air is moving into New Mexico to start the week. Temperatures will be heating up across the state through the middle of the week.
  It's a drier start to the week with isolated to scattered showers and storms mainly in western and northern New Mexico Monday afternoon. An isolated storm brought heavy rain to the Albuquerque Foothills today, prompting a Flash Flood Warning that expires at 5:15 PM. Storms will continue across western and northern New Mexico through the evening and ending throug
  
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• ABQ Ride breaks down recent efforts to improve safety

  06-08-2024 00:35
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  ABQ Ride is revealing its efforts to make buses and bus stops across the city safer. There are now ten Albuquerque Police Department service aides riding buses, six transit safety officers, four metro security patrol units, and two security officers assigned to the Alvarado Transportation Center. All transit facilities now have LED lighting and drivers are calling in incidents to dispatch instead of intervening themselves. ‘SUN Bucks’ can h
  
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• WATCH: NMSP arrests suspect after 71-year-old stabbed to death at rest stop

  06-08-2024 00:25
  
  COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – An elderly couple was moving from Colorado to Arizona when a pit stop in New Mexico ended in tragedy.The husband was attacked, and their SUV was stolen. The wife was left all alone with her husband as he bled to death. Later on, police caught up to the stolen vehicle and arrested the suspect. A video was released of the incident.In April, a woman came out of the restroom at a Thaxton rest stop off I-25 in Colfax County to see her husband, David Adams,
  
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• Defense department revokes plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind

  06-08-2024 00:16
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A late Friday evening letter from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reversed an agreement between prosecutors and the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, putting the death penalty back on the table.Austin sent a memo to Susan Escallier, the convening authority for military commissions on Friday. The letter withdrew the United States from agreements reached between the U.S. and Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and two other accused terrorists.The agreement would have taken a
  
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• SpaceX warns of 'sonic booms' ahead of fifth Starship test flight at Boca Chica

  06-08-2024 00:10
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX announced the fifth Starship test will aim to catch the Super Heavy booster at the launch site and warns of sonic booms.
  In a news release, SpaceX said the fifth flight test will be a potentially major step in building a reusable rocket. For the first time, SpaceX will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster after it separates from the Starship vehicle."In addition to being a pretty spectacular visual for residents in Cameron County, the rocket'
  
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