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• New Mexico Supreme Court rules Albuquerque man will not face murder trial

  29-08-2024 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been more than five years since an Albuquerque Uber driver shot and killed one of his passengers along I-25 after an argument. Now, the New Mexico Supreme Court has finally ruled that the driver won't face a murder trial.
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• Man receives sentence for Albuquerque deadly shooting in 2022

  29-08-2024 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man convicted of shooting another man at an Albuquerque apartment complex in 2022 was sentenced to prison on Thursday.Investigators said Kevin McKinney shot and killed Corey Langford near Indian School Road and Louisiana Boulevard. Police said McKinney was involved in an argument about an attempted gun purchase when he shot and killed Langford.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man convicted of 2015 rape

  29-08-2024 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury convicted a man of raping a woman nearly a decade ago in Bernalillo County. Saul Orozco was charged in late 2023 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. He was arrested in February after he failed to appear in court for his trial. Albuquerque man sentenced for robbing a Walgreens with a gunHe now faces up to nine years in prison.
  
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• New Mexico awards $40M in grants to expand internet access

  29-08-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced that it has awarded more than $40 million in state grants to expand high-speed internet access and deploy infrastructure to unserved and underserved communities.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for robbing a Walgreens with a gun

  29-08-2024 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced after pleading guilty to aggravated shoplifting. Last year, a security guard told police that Roberto Vigil walked into the Walgreens at Central and Eubank, set a backpack down, and began grabbing items off the shelves. When he was told to pay for the items, Vigil pulled a gun and threatened to shoot him. Rio Rancho teen accused of murdering Albuquerque man in attempted car theftVigil pled guilty to the crime and was sentence
  
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• Woman accused of committing carjacking with Santa Fe murder suspect arrested

  29-08-2024 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman believed to be the accomplice of a suspected murderer is behind bars. Police arrested Zachary Babitz in Las Cruces three weeks ago for the murder of an elderly man outside a Santa Fe Best Buy.Santa Fe police arrest man accused of trying to sexually assault two girlsPolice said Babitz was with a woman, now identified as Jessie Dominguez, when he carjacked a vehicle in Albuquerque and fled to Las Cruces. That's where investigators said he and Dominguez
  
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• What can New Mexico expect this winter, according to the 2024 Farmer's Almanac?

  29-08-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its winter weather forecast for the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. So, what does it say this winter will look like in New Mexico?According to the almanac, the upcoming winter will be calmer and gentler than in recent years. Across the board, the almanac predicts higher temperatures and lower snowfall than normal, making for an uneventful winter season. Exceptions include rainstorms in the south and snowfall in mou
  
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• Rio Rancho teen accused of murdering Albuquerque man in attempted vehicle theft

  29-08-2024 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested 16-year-old Jeremy Jones who is accused of shooting and killing a man during an attempted car robbery. Early Tuesday morning, police responded to a home near Menaul and Adams St. where they found 37-year-old Christopher Sanchez shot to death. Santa Fe police arrest man accused of trying to sexually assault two girlsPolice said Sanchez exited his home and saw a group of people stealing from his truck. That's when police said Jones
  
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• Rio Rancho teen accused of murdering Albuquerque man in attempted car theft

  29-08-2024 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested 16-year-old Jeremy Jones who is accused of shooting and killing a man during an attempted car robbery. Early Tuesday morning, police responded to a home near Menaul and Adams St. where they found 37-year-old Christopher Sanchez shot to death. Santa Fe police arrest man accused of trying to sexually assault two girlsPolice said Sanchez exited his home and saw a group of people stealing from his truck. That's when police said Jones
  
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• Ways to donate to KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids

  29-08-2024 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  The mission of KRQE Cares is to positively impact children in low-income families throughout the state of New Mexico. Viewers generosity over the years has allowed us  to put over 29,000 pairs of shoes on kids.
  If you would like to donate you can do so online anytime, through a check, money order or by dropping it off. Below is some information on how to donate to KRQE Shoes for Kids.
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• Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta selects former Bernalillo County manager as executive director

  29-08-2024 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Bernalillo County Manager Julie Morgas Baca is taking on the new role of executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta non-profit organization.
  Morgas Baca will assume leadership of the organization on Sept. 3, a little over one month ahead of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. She succeeds Paul Smith, who has been with the organization for 27 years.
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• Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak linked to New Mexico woman's death, CDC says

  29-08-2024 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico resident died as a result of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC made the announcement Wednesday, which also included five other deaths, including one from Florida, one from Tennessee, one from New York, and two from South Carolina.The New Mexico Department of Health identified the resident as an elderly woman from Bernalillo County. To date, nine people have died and 57 ha
  
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• Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak linked to New Mexico death, CDC says

  29-08-2024 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico resident died as a result of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC made the announcement Wednesday, which also included five other deaths, including one from Florida, one from Tennessee, one from New York, and two from South Carolina.To date, nine people have died and 57 have been hospitalized.Story continues below
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• Heavy rain coming to New Mexico today and tomorrow

  29-08-2024 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures slightly warm up across the state. Rain chances begin to move to the east.
  The afternoon heat across New Mexico will be slightly warmer today then it was yesterday. However, temperatures will begin to cool off once again tomorrow when widespread rain is brought to the state by a cold front.
  Today, rain will be concentrated in the Northern Mountains. As well as, the central and eastern regions of New Mexico. Heavy rainfall is expected along the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Due to this
  
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• California is dyeing a lake pink. Here's why:

  29-08-2024 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  Above: Bioluminescent waves at a beach in Southern California.(KTLA) -- A lake in Northern California is getting a dye job, but it's not to improve its aesthetic. No, this makeover will serve an important function.Researchers from the California Department of Water Resources are dyeing McLeod Lake in downtown Stockton, turning it from its greenish-blue hue to a muted pink.Scientists from the California Department of Water Resources added rhodamine dye to McLeod Lake in Stockton to study how wate
  
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• New Mexico State Fair announces Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge contestants

  29-08-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The New Mexico State Fair announced competitors in the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.What are the unique foods at the NM State Fair in 2024?
  Ten restaurants from across New Mexico will participate in the challenge to serve up the best green chile cheeseburger. “This is the Super Bowl of Green Chile Cheeseburger contests in this State,” said State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning. “It continues to get bigger and bigger each year
  
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• New Mexico State Fair announces competitors in Unique Foods Contest

  29-08-2024 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors in the Unique Foods Contests.
  This year, the Unique Foods Contest will take place on Thursday, September 5. A panel of local media personalities will serve as judges and pick the best unique food. "If you love Fair Food this is the contest for you,” said State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning in a news release. “You want wacky, crazy food, we got wacky, crazy, yet always delicious, food r
  
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• 'Take a Ride On Us' offering discounted Uber rides for Labor Day weekend

  29-08-2024 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Bernalillo County announced they are offering residents in Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Bernalillo counties safe riding options during Labor Day weekend.Story continues below
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• Warning issued to people who use SENTRI lanes at San Ysidro Port of Entry

  29-08-2024 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Due to an increased number of "blind mule" cases at the border, the Tijuana Police Department is warning drivers to inspect their cars before crossing the border.The term "blind mule" refers to someone who unknowingly carries drugs or unauthorized migrants through a port of entry.Fernando Sánchez González, head of Tijuana's secretary of public safety, says those who use SENTRI lanes are most at risk."There's no particular area where most of the incident
  
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• Chicken Salad Chick coming to Winrock Town Center; eyeing more sites for expansion

  29-08-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After opening its first location in New Mexico in April, Chicken Salad Chick is getting ready to open its second, and possibly third, restaurant in the state.Franchisees Jennifer Sanchez and Keith Murray opened their location at 10621 Unser Blvd. NW near McMahon Boulevard NW in Albuquerque. Now they have their sights set on bringing Chicken Salad Chick to Winrock Town Center. "They're going to build us a building, and it's literally going to b
  
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• CDC: 9 now dead in listeria outbreak linked to deli meat

  29-08-2024 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nine people have now died in a listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an update on Wednesday.The announcement adds six additional confirmed fatalities since the CDC announced on Aug. 8 that three people had died in connection to the outbreak.At least 57 people have now been reported to be sickened by the illness, 14 more than the total reported earlier this month. All of those individuals have b
  
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• Here's how to watch the Harris-Walz interview

  29-08-2024 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will take part in her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee on CNN on Thursday.Her, running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), will appear by her side in the evening interview, which will be filmed earlier in the day in Georgia, where Harris is scheduled to undertake a bus tour.Harris has not sat for a solo interview since replacing President Joe Biden as the likely Democratic nominee in July. It wi
  
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• United Airlines flight attendants approve strike authorization

  29-08-2024 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — United Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike should contract negotiations between their union and the airline fail.Over 99% of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA members who took part in the vote did so in favor of the authorization. Some picketed after the vote Wednesday to get the word out about their demands.“We deserve an industry-leading contract. Our strike vote shows we’re ready to do whatever it takes to reach th
  
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• Trump campaign was warned not to take photos at Arlington before altercation: Defense official

  29-08-2024 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign was warned about not taking photographs before an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony earlier this week to honor service members killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal, a defense official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter concerning Monday's events. It came a day after NPR reported, citing a source with knowle
  
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• Obama marks 10 years since tan suit furor with tweet praising Harris

  29-08-2024 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Barack Obama commemorated the 10th anniversary of his tan suit controversy with a social media post praising Vice President Kamala Harris.He posted side-by-side photos of him wearing his tan suit from 2014 and of Harris wearing her tan suit at the Democratic National Convention last week. This comes 10 years after his decision to wear a tan suit as he spoke about the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and Russia's intervention in Ukraine sparked an online furor.&ldquo
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Plea deal, CRRUA water violations, New supermarket in International District, Skunk season

  29-08-2024 14:06 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesFamily asks for answers after potential plea deal in murders of Muslim men in AlbuquerquePNM looks to increase rates. How much more could it cost you each month?Santa Fe police arrest man accused of trying to sexually assault two girlsStudy: New Mexico could have 25% less water in rivers and streams by 2050NMSU gets millions in federal grant money to boost manufacturing businessRuidoso residents ask about wildfire, flood recovery efforts in town hall meeting
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• Monsoon thunderstorms continue, flash flood risk possible for parts of New Mexico

  29-08-2024 13:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lingering showers and rumbles of thunder are occurring for some this morning as conditions are even more humid, preluding to even more Monsoon thunderstorms to come in the next few afternoons. With a weak low-pressure system overhead, leftover showers are meandering in the Northern Mountains while drifting to the south around Quemado, while a few fast-moving thunderstorms are moving northeast around the Sandias, as well as the Manzano Mountains, with a few pockets of is
  
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• Briefly drier then stormy ahead

  29-08-2024 13:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lingering showers and rumbles of thunder are occurring for some this morning as conditions are even more humid, preluding to even more Monsoon thunderstorms to come in the next few afternoons to come. With a weak low-pressure system overhead, leftover showers are meandering in The Northern Mountains while drifting to the south around Quemado, while a few fast-moving thunderstorms are moving northeast around The Sandias, as well as The Manzano Mountains, with a few pocke
  
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• Key swing states decline to remove RFK Jr. from ballot

  29-08-2024 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Michigan and Wisconsin, two key battleground states, declined to remove former Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from their general election ballots this November despite his requests and withdrawal from the race.Kennedy announced last Friday that he was suspending his presidential campaign and would endorse former President Donald Trump.He said he would seek to remove his name from the ballots in states that could theoretically determine the outcome of the electio
  
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• 'Mega den' of hundreds of rattlesnakes grows in Colorado as births captured live

  29-08-2024 13:51 via krqe.com
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born.Thanks to livestream video, scientists studying the den on a craggy hillside in Colorado are learning more about these enigmatic — and often misunderstood — reptiles. They're observing as the youngsters, called pups, slither over and between adult females on lichen-encrusted rocks. Colorado Rattlecam Lives
  
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• Santa Fe approves pedestrian bridge demolition after it collapsed

  29-08-2024 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pedestrian bridge crossing over the river in Santa Fe is now set for demolition. Santa Fe city councilors have unanimously approved a more than $200,000 contract to demolish the bridge at Closson St. and Alameda Blvd.
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• Santa Fe residents voice concerns over rumored homeless shelter relocation

  29-08-2024 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of community members from the south side of Santa Fe are speaking out, telling city leaders not to move a local homeless shelter to the area. Residents packed city council chambers Wednesday night, expressing concerns over the possible relocation of the "Pete's Place" homeless shelter.
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• NMSU gets millions in federal grant money to boost manufacturing business

  29-08-2024 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A state university got millions of dollars to take New Mexico's manufacturing capabilities to the next level. New Mexico State University was awarded a federal grant to improve economic partnerships. "The overall hope is for us to make advanced manufacturing an economic driver for the state," said Jay Misra, Associate Dean of Research in the College of Engineering.      Story continues below
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• Elderly Arizona residents gunned down on Mexican highway

  29-08-2024 12:53 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The governor of the Mexican border state of Sonora is urging motorists to exercise caution after two U.S. residents driving a Nissan Pathfinder were killed by gunmen last Friday on a highway south of Lukeville, Arizona.Initial Mexican press reports said the victims were both Americans, and a local newspaper published a photo of a vehicle with Arizona license plates. But Gov. Alfonso Durazo downplayed the U.S. connection. He said the deceased, ages 72 and 82
  
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• Suspects in plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill 'tens of thousands': CIA official

  29-08-2024 12:52 via krqe.com
  
  BERLIN (AP) — The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests, the agency's deputy director said.The CIA notified Austrian authorities of the scheme, which allegedly included links to the Islamic State group. The intelligence and subsequent arrests ultimately led to the cancellation of three
  
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• Harris, Trump locked in tight race in 7 swing states: Poll

  29-08-2024 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race across seven battleground states as the race for the White House enters the home stretch, according to polling released Thursday. The new survey from Emerson College Polling and The Hill found Harris edging out Trump in Georgia (49 percent to 48 percent), Michigan (50 percent to 47 percent) and Nevada (49 percent to 48 percent). Meanwhile, the polling shows Trump slightly ahead in Arizona (50 percent to 47 perc
  
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• New Mexicans can expect to see more skunks across the state

  29-08-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico striped skunk is getting ready to tackle cooler weather by getting out earlier in the evening to bulk up on food. An ABQ BioPark senior zookeeper said to watch carefully for skunks between dawn and dusk when they are most active. "If you do see a skunk, even if they haven't started to warn you off. The best thing to do is to give them their space," said Senior ABQ BioPark Zookeeper Jessica Washburn. What’s hot in theaters? Old movies — an
  
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• Family asks for answers after potential plea deal in Muslim men’s murders in Albuquerque

  29-08-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted murderer accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago may be changing his plea on his two other trials, and the family of one of the victims is speaking out. Muhammad Syed, who was convicted in March for the murder of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein, faces charges for the deaths of two other men, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Naeem Hussain.Story continues below
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• Family asks for answers after potential plea deal in murders of Muslim men in Albuquerque

  29-08-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted murderer accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago may be changing his plea on his two other trials, and the family of one of the victims is speaking out. Muhammad Syed, who was convicted in March for the murder of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein, faces charges for the deaths of two other men, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Naeem Hussain.Story continues below
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• Family asks for answers after potential plea deal in Albuquerque's Muslim men's murders

  29-08-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted murderer accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago may be changing his plea on his two other trials, and the family of one of the victims is speaking out. Muhammad Syed, who was convicted in March for the murder of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein, faces charges for the deaths of two other men, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain and Naeem Hussain.Story continues below
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• Santa Fe police arrest man accused of trying to sexually assault two girls

  29-08-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department arrested 18-year-old Alvaro Luna Huereca who was accused of trying to sexually assault two girls. On August 16, a juvenile told police that she was leaving Capitol High School when a man attacked her and tried to sexually assault her. She screamed for help and that's when he took off on a bike. Man who fled Albuquerque police sentenced to 3 years in plea dealOn August 20, a different juvenile told police that while she walkin
  
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• CRRUA being investigated for potential 'fraud, waste, abuse'

  29-08-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is officially investigating the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) for potential "fraud, waste and abuse," the New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) announced in a news release sent Wednesday, Aug. 28. Investigation request submitted against CRRUA on behalf of New Mexico communitiesCRRUA provides water and wastewater service to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.NMELC said that on Monday, Aug. 19, OSA responded
  
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• Ruidoso residents ask about wildfire, flood recovery efforts in town hall meeting

  29-08-2024 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Ruidoso residents and business owners impacted by the recent wildfires and floods are wondering when the federal government and state are going to pick up the pace on dishing out assistance. The village held a Recovery Town Hall meeting on Wednesday giving residents a platform to voice their concerns.New Mexico Public Education Department secretary resignsA majority of Ruidoso residents are concerned about debris removal, temporary housing, and what's being
  
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• NMSU seeks first opening week win in a decade

  29-08-2024 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been awhile since the NMSU football team opened the season with a win. The last time it happened was a 28-10 victory over FBS opponent Cal Poly in 2014.The Aggies are set to open the seaosn on Saturday in Las Cruces against Southeast Missouri. It will be the first game under head coach Tony Sanchez."Just to get that momentum going for the fans and community will be awesome, to go one and oh this week so we will have something to build off of," said NMS
  
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• UNM LB Wilson making most of opportunity

  29-08-2024 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM sophomore linebacker Jayden Wilson earned his first career start against Montana State in week zero. His defensive drive of the game resulted in a touchdown.
  The play came on the sixth snap on Montana State's opening drive. Wilson sacked Bobcats quarterback Tommy Mellott (the first sack of Wilson's career) and Mellott fumbled the ball. UNM safety Christian Ellis then recovered the ball and returned it for a touchdown."It was amazing," said Wilson. "I mea
  
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• New Mexico Public Education Department secretary resigns

  29-08-2024 03:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned on Wednesday. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced his resignation and said it was effective immediately. He was the governor's fourth Public Education Department Secretary serving since February of last year. APS superintendent outlines challenges and goals at the first ‘State of the District’Romero is still one of the five finalists to be president of New Mexico State Universi
  
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• Alamogordo non-profit works to build largest permanent labyrinth in the United States

  29-08-2024 03:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – It's an unusual project two decades in the making. A local nonprofit is working to build the largest permanent labyrinth here in New Mexico. "Is a space for people to go and unwind and destress,” said Tresa VanWinkle founder of Capped, Inc. Story continues below
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• PNM looks to increase rates. How much more could it cost you each month?

  29-08-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With increasing costs of inflation, New Mexico's power bills might also up in price. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is looking to increase its monthly rates beginning in June 2025."We submitted our 2025 rate request that's commissioned on June 14. The filing is for a future test year running June 1 of 2025 through June 30 of 2026," says Don Tarry, president and COO of PNM. The rate increase was announced during a quarterly earnings conference call i
  
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• Funding approved for renovations at Los Vecinos Community Center

  29-08-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras will soon be getting major upgrades. While the plans were approved two weeks ago, on Tuesday night, Bernalillo County commissioners approved the transfer of $1 million from the county's general fund to pay for the renovations.New supermarket opens in Albuquerque’s International DistrictThe money will go toward a new skateboard park, upgrades to the existing well, and ADA access to the center and par
  
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• Storm chances continue through the end of this week

  29-08-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances increase for parts of New Mexico through the end of this week. However, our weather is trending drier this weekend.
  An area of low pressure in eastern Arizona/western New Mexico has kept rain and a few rumbles of thunder ongoing since early this morning in the western half of New Mexico. This brought rain into the Albuquerque Metro early this afternoon and has kept some much cooler air in place today. It has also brought heavy rain to the Ruidoso area again where th
  
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