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• NMSU announcer Jack Nixon set to retire after 2024-25 season

  20-08-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – NM State fans learned Tuesday that the upcoming athletics year will be the final year on the air for long-time radio broadcaster Jack Nixon. Colloquially known as "The Voice of the Aggies", Nixon is entering his 45th years on the air and in the ears of Aggie fans nationwide.
  "I love doing this and I love Las Cruces, but everything comes to an end."New Mexico State radio play-by-play broadcaster Jack Nixon announced today he'd be retiring after one more y
  
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• Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at Albuquerque McDonald's

  20-08-2024 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing up to 20 years in prison for a deadly shooting at a McDonald's drive-thru. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office said Deandre Vigil pled guilty to killing Victor Torres at the fast food restaurant on Indian School and 12th Street last year. Suspect in Santa Fe murder waives detention hearing in federal carjacking caseA passenger in Torres' car told police that Vigil was following them and the two got into an argument. Vigil will be
  
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• Suspect in Santa Fe murder waives detention hearing in federal carjacking case

  20-08-2024 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man facing federal charges for carjacking and using a gun to commit a crime in connection to the shooting death of an elderly man in Santa Fe will not fight behind held behind bars on the charges. Zachary Babitz waived his detention hearing in federal court.Albuquerque man pleads no contest to killing over stolen gunAccording to the criminal complaint, Babitz stole 83-year-old Gordon Wilson's car in a Santa Fe Best Buy parking lot on August 6 after sh
  
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• Residents, workers near Cannon AFB can get free blood tests for PFAS chemicals

  20-08-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents and workers surrounding Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis will be able to get free blood tests to check for PFAS. The tests are available to adults who have lived or worked in certain areas around the base where PFAS have contaminated the local water supply. What are PFAS?PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals used in a variety of products, including food packaging, nonstick cookware, and certain types of f
  
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• Nine Mile Picnic Grounds near Sandia Crest reopening September 6

  20-08-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nine Mile Picnic Grounds in the Cibola National Forest is reopening with a new look. The popular picnic area has been closed since 2017 when renovations began. City council approves lease agreement for New Mexico School for the Blind expansionVisitors can visit the site on September 6. The funds to redesign the area came from the Great American Outdoors Act.
  
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• State Environment Department hosting rapid hire event Friday & Saturday

  20-08-2024 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department will host a rapid hire event looking to fill over 60 positions. The positions will be based in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces.Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico ChileThe department is hoping to hire environmental scientists as well as specialists and roles in administrative, finance, and human resources. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday starting at 10 a.m. It will be held at
  
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• Fire breaks out at Albuquerque paint store

  20-08-2024 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue is investigating a fire that started at the NAPA Paint Store Tuesday morning. New Mexico State Police search for suspect after officer shot at in FarmingtonFirefighters responded to the store at 1005 2nd St NW at 3:35 a.m. and found a fire outside the store. AFR said the fire was mostly contained to an exterior wall and the electric utility service.Crews were able to get the fire under control within 7 minutes of their arrival. N
  
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• Bird flu now infecting domestic cats across US

  20-08-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A deadly strain of avian bird flu has been ravaging American farms for the past 2 1/2 years, and now, it's spreading to one of America's most popular pets.
  Since the start of the outbreak, H5N1 bird flu has taken out more than 100 million birds and 191 dairy farm herds and has infected at least 13 farm workers, according to the University of California, Davis. All human cases were mild and believed to have spread directly from infected animals to people.But recent
  
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• No charges filed against man punched by Los Angeles police officer

  20-08-2024 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - An attorney for a man seen on video being punched by a Los Angeles Police Department officer during an arrest last month said Monday that his client will not face charges.The announcement was made following the morning arraignment of Alexander Mitchell, 30, who was seen with his hands behind his back when he was punched during the July 28 incident. Cellphone video of the arrest shows Mitchell yelling, “What did I do?” as he was being detained.An officer with
  
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• Schools brace for lessons on the Harris-Trump election, stressing neutrality for teachers

  20-08-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Schools across the country are taking a variety of approaches on how to handle the teaching opportunity presented by the upcoming presidential election, but there is one thing they all seem to agree on: educator neutrality.Civics, government and history teachers must navigate a tumultuous, historic race as they guide classroom discussions around the showdown between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, taking into account such factors as the age of the students and how
  
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• City council approves lease agreement for New Mexico School for the Blind expansion

  20-08-2024 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new lease agreement between Albuquerque and the State Land Office means the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will be expanding.Albuquerque City Council approves United stadium plansFollowing a unanimous vote at Monday's city council meeting the city approved the agreement to sub-lease a more than two acre piece of state trust land to the school. The property will expand the campus on Eubank and Innovation Pkwy., making improvements to
  
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• Tarantulas about to get busy … starting their mating journey in 3 states

  20-08-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  LA JUNTA, Colo. (KXRM/KXTU) — Every fall, thousands of tarantulas can be seen crossing highways in Colorado near La Junta and Las Animas as they search for a mate, and it's about to begin again.From late August through early October, male tarantulas spread across the grasslands of southern Colorado in search of females, often crossing highways as they go looking for love.‘Males will cover a lot of ground to find females’: New Mexico tarantulas on the hunt this fall"I call it a
  
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• Beyoncé launches new whisky

  20-08-2024 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - On the first song of Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter," she proudly declared she's the "grandbaby of a moonshine man." Now she's continuing that legacy in a new business venture.
  On Tuesday, Queen Bey announced she's launching SirDavis whisky in partnership with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH.
  Photographed by Julian Dakdouk"In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to exp
  
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• Hot afternoon and rain chances increasing later in the week

  20-08-2024 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  Spotty storms stay to the northern and western regions of New Mexico today. Temperatures are hotter today than yesterday.
  Temperatures across the state today are heating up. Most regions are in the upper 90's or triple digits. Due to this extreme heat the NWS has issued Heat Advisories for the Middle Rio Grande Valley and Chaves County until 8:00 p.m. on August 20th. The Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Metro could see 100 Degree Temperatures. Chaves County could see temperatures as high a
  
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• Albuquerque man pleads no contest to killing over stolen gun

  20-08-2024 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque man Angelo Barela took a plea deal Tuesday in connection to the killing of Demetrius O’Neill in 2023. Barela pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement.
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• Ex-Trump aide Grisham among GOP speakers expected to address DNC

  20-08-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  Former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will speak at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, shortly after becoming one of the highest-profile Republican critics of former President Trump to back Vice President Harris.Grisham said in a statement that she would be addressing this week's convention, saying she feels "very strongly about speaking out.""While I don’t agree with Vice President Harris on everything, I am proud to be supporting her because I k
  
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• Man accused of killing innocent bystander held behind bars

  20-08-2024 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Adan Munoz, accused of killing an innocent bystander, will be held behind bars through his trial. Munoz is facing charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
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  Podcast: Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico ChileCommunity: Albuquerque City Council approves United stadium plansTrending: Trailer stolen from Rio Rancho woman’s front yard filled with kid party toysCrime: Man arrested for hitting, killing traffic
  
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• Lapis Room and Fusion collaborate for group art show

  20-08-2024 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lapis Room is a local art gallery in Albuquerque's Old Town. Lapis Room is connected to Noisy Water Winery's Tasting Room and gives people the opportunity to admire the art while enjoying a glass of wine.
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• California man facing firearms charges in New Mexico

  20-08-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A California man is being charged with allegedly selling firearms without a license, interstate travel while selling firearms, and making unlawful transactions to promote the sale. Brian Joseph, 52, appeared in front of a federal judge and will remain in custody until his trial, which has not been scheduled.Court documents state that between October 15, 2021, and November 29, 2022, Joseph allegedly sold firearms in Bernalillo County without being licensed to
  
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• ABQ RIDE asking community for feedback on new bus network plan

  20-08-2024 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ RIDE is asking the community for feedback in the final proposal of the ABQ RIDE Forward plan, to re-envision the city's bus routes. Albuquerque Police Department halts Public Safety Survey for inclusivity revisionsThe plan is meant to better meet the evolving needs of the riders and community patterns. The city has collaborated with multiple entities for two years to gather information and propose the updated bus network. The plan is entering its final p
  
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• Home Run Derby X just days away

  20-08-2024 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Home Run Derby X is coming to Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on Friday, August 23. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and Home Run Derby X is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Bronco Mendenhall ready to make debut as UNM Lobos head football coachThe event features four teams made of an MLB legend, a female player from softball/women’s baseball and a local player. Each player gets one at at-bat for two-and-a-half minutes. During the at-bat the opposing
  
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• Blue Hole reopens to scuba and free divers on August 30

  20-08-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The City of Santa Rosa will reopen Blue Hole for scuba and free diving on Friday, August 30, 2024.Residents in eastern and southeastern New Mexico asked to reduce power usageBlue Hole had previously been closed after an underwater boulder broke off and reduced water flow. The city had reopened the tourist hotspot for swimmers at the end of July, and now scuba and free divers will be allowed access again.
  
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• New Mexico State Police search for suspect after officer shot at in Farmington

  20-08-2024 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are searching for a man after an officer was shot at during a traffic stop in Farmington on Monday.Story continues below
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• Man accused of shooting at New Mexico State Police officer arrested

  20-08-2024 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) –   The man accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer in Farmington on Monday was taken into custody.The San Juan County Sheriff's Office said 40-year-old Fernando Silva was arrested without incident on Tuesday.The arrest came just a few hours after New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler held a news conference about the shooting in Farmington. Weisler said the incident started with a regular traffic stop for speeding around 7:30 p.m
  
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• Migrant death toll up to 164 in El Paso region

  20-08-2024 17:46 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Migrant encounters have plateaued in the El Paso region, after several weeks of steep declines.The U.S. Border Patrol is reporting an average of 411 daily encounters in August along an El Paso Sector that runs from Hudspeth County, Texas, to the New Mexico-Arizona state line. That compares with the 374.6 daily encounters recorded in July, per the U.S. Customs and Border Protection official website.
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• UNM Police want student, community input on new body camera policy

  20-08-2024 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico says it is now working to implement body cameras on its campus police officers.Trailer stolen from Rio Rancho woman’s front yard filled with kid party toysUNM says Axon will provide the cameras to about 48 officers as part of a five year contract. The first year of that agreement will cost the school more than $340,000 and then will cost $279,000 annually for the remaining four years. Officials say UNMPD will hire a fu
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Child abuse sentence, CYFD group home, Hot and stormier, Downtown ABQ bike lanes, Home energy rules

  20-08-2024 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Trailer stolen from Rio Rancho woman’s front yard filled with kid party toysAlbuquerque City Council approves United stadium plansPolice investigating fatal shooting at gas station in southwest AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque City Councilors face controversy over tipped minimum wage lawResidents in eastern and southeastern New Mexico asked to reduce power usageFive takeaways from Day One of the Democratic National ConventionSpanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the
  
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• Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico Chile

  20-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) –  New Mexico’s Chile farmers are reporting a ‘bumper crop’ year for the state’s beloved crop as the aroma of green chile roasting season fills the air. This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Ben Etcheverry, President of the New Mexico Chile Association, joins Chris and Gabby to discuss how nature played a vital part in this year’s harvest.
  Etcheverry also addresses industry concerns like inflation, shrinking margins for local
  
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• Hotter temperatures & mostly rain-free around New Mexico

  20-08-2024 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rising temperatures will continue to ensue across the region today, despite a slight uptick in rainfall for some. Despite a few hit-or-miss light showers quickly moving to the northeast from the Four Corners to the Northern Mountains this morning, virtually all of the rain that formed yesterday afternoon has ceased. While some moisture is still trapped aloft, skies are nonetheless mostly clear from clouds as the atmosphere has dried out at the surface across most of New
  
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• Hotter & mostly rain-free

  20-08-2024 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rising temperatures will continue to ensue across the region today, despite a slight uptick in rainfall for some. Despite a few hit-or-miss light showers quickly moving to the northeast from The Four Corners to The Northern Mountains this morning, virtually all of the rain that formed yesterday afternoon has ceased. While some moisture is still trapped aloft, skies are nonetheless mostly clear from clouds as the atmosphere has dried out at the surface across most of New
  
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• Heat continues until higher rain chances return later this week

  20-08-2024 06:48 via krqe.com
  
  The heat continues this week with record and near-record high temperatures through Thursday. Rain chances remain low, until more monsoon moisture returns late this week.
  It is a hot and mostly dry start to the week across New Mexico. Temperatures were in the 90s and triple-digits again across most of the state. A few spotty storms developed in western New Mexico and southern Colorado, but most of the state remained dry. It will be a warm night too with calm conditions and clear to mostly clear s
  
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• Police investigating fatal shooting at gas station in southwest Albuquerque

  20-08-2024 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at the Circle K gas station on 98th Street and Central Ave. Details are limited but they said a security guard reportedly shot a man who died from his injuries.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• New electric codes in effect for new housing developments in NM

  20-08-2024 06:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you're planning to build a new home in New Mexico, it’s important to be aware of the state’s updated energy efficiency codes. These regulations include provisions related to electric vehicles (EVs), but they do not require homeowners to install an EV charger. The new codes went into effect on July 31, 2024.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque City Councilors face controversy over tipped minimum wage law

  20-08-2024 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council chambers were packed Monday evening as members of the community filed in to hear what city lawmakers were going to do about the local minimum wage and tipped workers. Controversy erupted last week when it came to light that some councilors wanted to match the city's tipped wage to the state which would mean a reduction of more than $4 an hour.City councilors debate over minimum wage for tipped workersA proposed bill to officiall
  
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• Bronco Mendenhall ready to make debut as UNM Lobos head football coach

  20-08-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some national media outlets said he was the best college football hire of the offseason. New Mexico head football coach Bronco Mendenhall will make his debut with his new team on Saturday in front of a national audience.
  The Lobos home opener against Montana State will be broadcast on FS1 during Week 0. It's an opportunity for Mendenhall and the program. "Will impressions be formed about me and our team on Saturday? How could they not be," said Mendenhall. "
  
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• Semi-truck carrying Los Alamos National Lab demolition debris overturns north of Santa Fe

  20-08-2024 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A semi-trailer truck carrying bags of demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory overturned north of Santa Fe on Monday. The truck was traveling to waste control specialists in Andrews, Texas. Navajo Tech students work alongside Los Alamos National Lab scientistsA nuclear emergency support team was dispatched to the site as a precaution. They discovered that none of the bags were breached. Los Alamos National Lab said they tested the material before
  
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• Taos holds town hall on health and housing

  20-08-2024 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Improving and addressing the housing crisis were the topics of conversation on Monday at a Taos town hall. State leaders, Mayor Pascaulito Maestas, and town councilors touted recent programs to expand Medicaid and lower home prices. "We are really trying to battle the forces of economic inequality and how we do that as a local municipality, as a county, as a state is very tough," said Mayor Maestas.Navajo Tech students work alongside Los Alamos National Lab sc
  
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• Residents in eastern and southeastern New Mexico asked to reduce power usage

  20-08-2024 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Xcel Energy is asking parts of eastern and southeastern New Mexico to cut back on their energy usage. The company said an urgent reduction in power is needed to maintain the electrical system and provide service to all of its customers.New Mexico joins Live Nation lawsuitThe company wants people to turn off lights, appliances, and air conditioning unless needed for health reasons. The counties impacted are Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Qu
  
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• New Mexico joins Live Nation lawsuit

  20-08-2024 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is joining a federal lawsuit targeting a popular company that sells concert tickets. The lawsuit claimed Live Nation created a monopoly requiring concertgoers to go through Ticketmaster when buying their tickets which led to high prices by reducing competition. Albuquerque City Council contemplates United stadium plansThe suit described Live Nation's practices as a "self-enforcing flywheel" that generates big profits. Live Nation owns Isleta Amphitheater
  
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• Bike lanes coming to Central corridor in downtown Albuquerque

  20-08-2024 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bike lanes are coming to Central Avenue downtown and to make room for them, people will see some changes to the road.  “Not only are you going to be able to drive Route 66 but you will be able to bike down Route 66, said Albuquerque City Counciloor Joaquín Baca.Story continues below
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• Navajo Tech students work alongside Los Alamos National Lab scientists

  20-08-2024 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new semester means more opportunities for STEM learning across New Mexico. A new fellowship at Navajo Technical University is giving students to work alongside Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists on how hydrogen fuel cells work. "Here at Navajo Tech, there are seven of us that are currently working with Los Alamos and each of us plays a different part in the project," said Jonathan Chinana, NTU student.Diving from the edge of space: How New Mexico played a
  
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• ABQ BioPark euthanizes loggerhead sea turtle

  20-08-2024 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 25-year resident at the Albuquerque aquarium has died. The ABQ BioPark said Mimi the loggerhead sea turtle was undergoing surgery for abnormally sized follicles in her abdomen. The care team learned she would not survive the procedure and euthanized her while she was under anesthesia. Albuquerque man pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud charges by: Fallon FischerMimi arrived in Albuquerque in 1997 after the New England aquarium rescued her from cold
  
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• CYFD says federal government won't help pay for teen transitional housing facility

  20-08-2024 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) set up, what they call, a temporary fix for keeping foster teens from sleeping in office buildings. However, now they're facing the reality of the situation; they won't be able to use federal funding to help pay for the group home.
  CYFD said the federal government believes group homes put foster teens at a greater risk of ending up homeless, in jail, or addicted to drugs. Meanwhile, CYFD's Cabine
  
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• Protesters break through security fence near site of Democratic National Convention

  20-08-2024 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters broke through a fence set up by police near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza.As the larger group marched, a few dozen who broke away tore down pieces of the security fence. Some protesters, dressed in black with their faces covered, dragged pieces of the fence back to a park near the United Center, where the convention is being held.LIVE:
  
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• Migrant encounters in RGV Sector plummeted in July, CBP reports

  20-08-2024 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley in July continued to drop as part of a monthly trend on the South Texas border this year, according to new data by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The agency reports there were 5,040 migrant encounters by Border Patrol agents in the RGV Sector in July; that's down 16% from 5,981 in June, according to CBP data released Friday.Encounters in the RGV Sector are down 58% from Febru
  
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• Water symposium to address drought, shortages on South Texas border

  20-08-2024 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  PHARR, Texas (Border Report) -- A bipartisan, day-long symposium will be held Tuesday to address the worsening water situation on the South Texas border.The Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium is being hosted by Texas state Rep. Terry Canales and state Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, both Democrats, as well as the Texas Water Foundation and will be held in the border town of Pharr.Migrant encounters in RGV Sector plummeted in July, CBP reports
  U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz, a Republican, and Vic
  
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• Albuquerque City Council contemplates United stadium plans

  20-08-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A decision on Monday night could have a big impact on the future of the controversial Albuquerque soccer stadium plans. After the city's Planning Commission approved the plans, concerned residents are still fighting to stop the stadium.Neighbors who live near the site of the proposed United Soccer Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park have been pushing back against the plans since last year. One neighborhood association spokesperson said the process has been long a
  
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• Albuquerque City Council approves United stadium plans

  20-08-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two failed attempts, Albuquerque City Councilors approved a New Mexico United stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park on an 8-1 vote. After the city's Planning Commission approved the plans, concerned residents are still fighting to stop the stadium.Neighbors who live near the site of the proposed United Soccer Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park have been pushing back against the plans since last year. One neighborhood association spokesperson said the process has
  
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• San Diego Sector sees border arrests fall 40% in July

  20-08-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- When you drive along areas considered hot spots for migrant activity between San Diego and Tijuana, you'll notice fewer Border Patrol agents and a lot less movement, something reflected in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection monthly update for July.Those figures show migrant encounters have significantly dropped during the last two months in the San Diego Sector, especially for the month of July.Overall last month, there were 56,408 encounters for the entire south
  
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• Trailer stolen from Rio Rancho woman's front yard filled with kid party toys

  20-08-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a crime New Mexicans have heard over and over again, a trailer stolen right under the owners nose. This time, thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of kid's play equipment from Rio Rancho. "It's just, it's just a pretty big hit," said Morgan Morlen, owner of Littles Land rentals.Story continues below
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