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• Local businesses celebrate National Black Business Month at Civic Plaza

  30-08-2024 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Businesses owned by African Americans came out to Civic Plaza in Albuquerque on Friday to wrap up National Black Business Month. City leaders came out in support of the event which featured businesses and organizations looking to empower minorities who are trying to make their mark on the community. Albuquerque pizzeria honors late owner on the anniversary of his death"It's so invaluable that we support underrepresented communities that have not had equality
  
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• Albuquerque pizzeria honors late owner on the anniversary of his death

  30-08-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  A southeast Albuquerque pizzeria is honoring their late owner on the two-year anniversary of his killing. Giovanni's Pizzeria on San Pedro gave out complimentary food to Albuquerque police detectives and members of Albuquerque Fire Rescue to honor Rosario Zito. UNM welcomes new Health Sciences Center executive leaderZito was killed two years ago during an attempted robbery at his store. The store said Zito loved to create an atmosphere where first responders could eat together.The suspect in Zit
  
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• Bonito Lake reopening for fishing this weekend

  30-08-2024 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Bonito Lake near Ruidoso will reopen this weekend but only for fishing. The lake was scheduled to open earlier this summer but was closed the day before its reopening due to the Blue 2 Fire. Before that fire, the 2012 Little Bear Fire burned a large area and was followed by heavy rains that washed gravel and debris into the lake.New Mexico schools see drop in chronic absentee rateAfter years of hard work, the lake was restored last year. The City of Alamogordo has
  
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• Albuquerque police searching for suspect in home break-in, car theft

  30-08-2024 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman they said crashed a car before breaking into a home and stealing another car. Police said the woman crashed a vehicle near Mountain and Sixth Street on Thursday and then ran off. New Mexico State Police investigate murder in ChimayoShe then tried to carjack two people before forcing her way into a home. Police said she threatened the homeowner with a knife and demanded the keys to their car. She was last seen
  
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• 2024 New Mexico State Fair discount days and Main Street displays

  30-08-2024 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The 2024 New Mexico State Fair runs from September 5 - 15. Each year the state fair brings unique exhibits, events, and entertainment for guests to enjoy. One thing fairgoers can take advantage of is the variety of discount days and Main Street activities at the New Mexico State Fair. How can you get to the New Mexico State Fair?Thursday, September 5
  Opening Day/Law Enforcement Appreciation Day/Graze Day$2 admission per person with $2 per ride tickets.
  
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• UNM welcomes new Health Sciences Center executive leader

  30-08-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced a new executive leader for the Health Sciences Center.UNM President Garnett Stokes has appointed Mike Richards, MD, MPA to take over as the interim executive vice president of UNM Health Sciences and chief executive of UNM Health System.“In his 25-year tenure at UNM, Dr. Mike Richards has proven to be an exceptional professor and mentor for our students, a dynamic physician for our patients, and an effec
  
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• Law enforcement asks public for help identifying stolen vehicle suspect

  30-08-2024 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement is asking the public for help finding a woman accused of crashing a vehicle, attempting to carjack two vehicles and forcing entry into a home and taking their vehicle.
  According to Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, on August 29, 2024 a woman crashed a vehicle near Mountain and 6th and fled the scene on foot. They say the woman then attempted to carjack two other vehicles before forcing entry into a home, brandishing a knife and forcing the ho
  
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• Man apprehended day after two bodies found in New Mexico home

  30-08-2024 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has connected a man to two deaths. Officials trailed him to a home that eventually caught on fire, and they stated he wasn't alone.
  On August 28 around 7:30 p.m., personnel from the Bloomfield Police Department and San Juan County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Road 4909. A man and woman were inside and determined to be dead with gunshot wounds.Authorities investigated and believed that two people were in the
  
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• Final push of rain before the state dries out over the weekend

  30-08-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  Today New Mexico will see a final push of widespread rain before the weather dries out over the weekend.
  Nearly the entire state will see some rain later this afternoon and into the evening. Heavy rain is expected in the southeast. As well as in the Sangre de Cristo and Sacramento Mountains. Due to this heavy rainfall the National Weather Service has issued flood watches for portions of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and southeastern New Mexico. This flood watch will go into effect at 1:00 p.m.
  
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• New Mexico schools see drop in chronic absentee rate

  30-08-2024 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Public Education Department says data from the 2023 - 2024 school year shows that chronic absenteeism has decreased 6.42% from the previous year.
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• BCSO increasing presence in Albuquerque's Old Town

  30-08-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office will be increasing patrols in Albuquerque's Old Town.Albuquerque leaders unveil new security plan for Old TownBCSO shared its plans to continuously patrol the Old Town Plaza, welcoming visitors and checking in with business owners. "Over the past year we've had a bunch of businesses who've been hurt by arson, vandalism, etc.," said President of the Historic Old Town Association J.J. Mancini.
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• Jury found man guilty of second-degree murder for killing owner of Albuquerque massage parlor

  30-08-2024 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury found Juan Carlos Hernandez, accused in the murder of a massage parlor worker during a robbery in 2022, guilty of second-degree murder.According to a criminal complaint Hernandez and Jose Rivera-Ramirez went into Wonderful Massage in January 2022 pretending to be a customer and then pulled a gun and demanded money.
  The owner, Sihui Fang tried to run, but investigators say the teens dragged her back inside. Fang was able to grab a gun and fire in
  
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• Closing arguments begin in trial against suspect in massage parlor murder

  30-08-2024 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Closing arguments are being heard Friday in the trial against Juan Carlos Hernandez, accused in the murder of a massage parlor worker during a robbery in 2022.Story continues below
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• Harvest Wine and Music Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend

  30-08-2024 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Harvest Wine and Music Festival is returning over Labor Day Weekend to Albuquerque and Las Cruces. From August 31 - September 2 the festival will be at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque and the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds in Las Cruces.Story continues below
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• What are 'cat eyes'? TSA issues warning over uptick in passengers carrying prohibited item to checkpoints

  30-08-2024 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC/NEXSTAR) — An increase in the number of “cat eyes” being carried through airport checkpoints in Upstate New York has prompted a warning from TSA officials.“The frequency in which we are seeing these items among carry-on items is disappointing,” said Bart R. Johnson, a federal security director for the TSA, said in a statement included with a recent TSA news release. Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your lugg
  
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• Watch: Over 100 tons of dead fish swamp Greek port after climate-related mass die-off

  30-08-2024 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  VOLOS, Greece (AP) — More than 100 tons of dead fish were collected in and around the port of Volos in central Greece after a mass die-off linked to extreme weather fluctuations, authorities said Thursday.The dead freshwater fish filled the bay 320 kilometers (200 miles) north of Athens, and nearby rivers. Water levels were swollen by floods in 2023, followed by months of severe drought.The die-off has hit local businesses along the seafront, reducing commercial activity by 80% in the
  
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• Grand Canyon hotels close after unprecedented breaks in only water pipeline

  30-08-2024 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Sharon Ellison and Fred Jernigan spent four days hiking and camping from one end of the Grand Canyon to the other, with plans to relax at a hotel within the park on Thursday. But when they reemerged from the jagged canyon at the South Rim, they soon learned they were without accommodations for the night.A series of breaks in the Grand Canyon's only water pipeline prompted park officials to take unprecedented action with what they call &ldq
  
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• R4 Creating hosts 3rd annual STEM Festival

  30-08-2024 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  R4 Creating aims to support organizations making contributions to increase STEM opportunities for students. September 2 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. R4 Creating will be hosting its 3rd annual STEM Festival.Story continues below
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• Actors Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán divorce after 21 years of marriage

  30-08-2024 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Actress Leah Remini and her husband, Angelo Pagán, are headed for divorce after 21 years of marriage and being together for 28 years.The couple made the announcement Thursday night on Instagram."This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard as divorce is, we are approaching this with a positive outlook because we know it’s what’s best for us," the lengthy caption explained. "We are proud of how we have worked through this together." Richard Simmons&r
  
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• Use of cannabis, hallucinogen at 'historically high levels': Research

  30-08-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at “historically high levels” last year among adults between 19 and 30 and between 35 and 50, according to a survey released Thursday. The survey found that 42 percent of adults 19-30 reported using cannabis in 2023, and 10 percent said they used it daily. Nearly 30 percent of adults between 30 and 50 reported using it last year.  Santa Fe community rallies around teen diagnosed with leukemiaWomen between 19 and 3
  
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• Tom Hanks warns against ads with his image created 'fraudulently and through AI'

  30-08-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Tom Hanks is warning his fans to "not be fooled" or "swindled" by what he describes as fake, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated ads featuring his likeness."There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote to his more than 9 million followers in an Instagram post Thursday."These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," the "Forrest Gump" star said in the p
  
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• APD investigating two fatal pedestrian crashes

  30-08-2024 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating two fatal crashes involving pedestrians Friday morning. New Mexico Department of Justice sues landowners over blocked waterwaysAround 6:15 a.m. police responded to a crash involving a city solid waste vehicle and a pedestrian near Central and 1st. APD says the pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area while police investigate the incident.Around 5 a.m. police respond
  
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• Man wanted in Colorado arrested in Santa Fe

  30-08-2024 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Colin Beck, 26, wanted for attempted murder in Colorado, was taken into custody in Santa Fe on Wednesday. Santa Fe community rallies around teen diagnosed with leukemiaBeck was spotted in Santa Fe at a restaurant on Zafarano near San Ignacio. After receiving a tip, Santa Fe police arrested beck as he was leaving the restaurant and admitted to having a gun in his truck. Beck was booked on his outstanding warrant.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Community rallies, Santa Fe road project, Rainy and breezy, 100th Zozobra, Green chile cheeseburger contest

  30-08-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Rio Rancho teen accused of murdering Albuquerque man in attempted vehicle theftThe feds investigated Muhammad Syed for two other murdersWhat’s happening around New Mexico August 30-September 5Woman accused of committing carjacking with Santa Fe murder suspect arrestedNMDOT plans to evaluate Rio Rancho intersection after deadly crashNew Mexico State Police investigate murder in ChimayoNHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother deadChina and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico August 30 to September 5

  30-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 23-29.Albuquerque
  August 30 UNM Museum Dance Party – This dance at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is happening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.August 30-31 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.August 30-September 1 Sibling Rivalry: A Night of One-Act Plays – Theatre 3 presents a night of one-act plays with tickets
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico August 30-September 5

  30-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 23-29.Albuquerque
  August 30 UNM Museum Dance Party – This dance at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is happening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.August 30-31 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.August 30-September 1 Sibling Rivalry: A Night of One-Act Plays – Theatre 3 presents a night of one-act plays with tickets
  
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• Cold front to ignite more storms in New Mexico

  30-08-2024 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Damper conditions are starting to spread across the region this morning as while rain is exiting southern and eastern New Mexico, more slow-moving thunderstorms will re-fire off with Flood Watches for some, while below-normal high temperatures will be spread out for many areas.Forecast Continues Below
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• Cold front to ignite more storms

  30-08-2024 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Damper conditions are starting to spread across the region this morning as while rain is exiting southern and eastern New Mexico, more slow-moving thunderstorms will re-fire off with Flood Watches for some, while below-normal high temperatures will be spread out for many areas.
  Moderate bouts of rain with lightning strikes from near Carlsbad to near Clovis is pushing toward Texas, but the rain-cooled air from this complex of storms is pushing westward, picking up winds
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigate murder in Chimayo

  30-08-2024 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide at a home in Chimayo. It started on Monday when NMSP officers were called to a home for domestic violence where a woman was heard screaming for help. Dispatch received a second call about a fire at the home.Story continues below
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• High school football Thursday night highlights - Week 2

  30-08-2024 07:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Week 2 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday night with two games in the Albuquerque metro. Here is a look at the scores and some of the highlights.Cibola hosted Sandia at Community Stadium as the Cougars looked to earn a second consecutive win for the first time in nearly two years. Early special teams errors were costly for the cougs, and the Matadors were able to capitalize for scores. Sandia won 37-7.The Grants Pirates made the trip t
  
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• Storms return across the state Friday afternoon

  30-08-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered to widespread storms return Friday afternoon. Drier weather returns though for this weekend.Storms have again brought more rain across parts of New Mexico Thursday with warmer temperatures. Eastern New Mexico has been the most active today, where storms will continue to stick around through the overnight hours. This is thanks to a backdoor front that will be moving southeast across the state tonight into Friday morning. That will bring in more scattered to widespread showers and storms
  
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• ENMU takes down NMHU, NMMI falls in season openers

  30-08-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There was some college football action featuring New Mexican schools on Thursday night. Division II teams Eastern New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands met up in Las Vegas and NMMI's JUCO team kicked off its season in Hutchinson, KS.The Greyhounds and Cowboys combined for 100 total points and 756 rushing yards. Much of that came from ENMU.The Greyhounds ground game could not be stopped, as they ran for 510 yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Mario Sanchez only atte
  
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• Santa Fe County's biggest connecting road project completed after decades of planning

  30-08-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County has never had a project like it. Now after two decades of talk, some major connector roads are finally ready for drivers to roll on. County leaders celebrated what has been a long time coming in Santa Fe's Community College District. "I am thrilled. It makes me so happy. There are not words to express how happy I am,” said Anna Hansen, Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 2.Story continues below
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• Santa Fe community rallies around teen diagnosed with leukemia

  30-08-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Within just a week, a Santa Fe freshman went from starting high school to starting chemo after a life-changing diagnosis. Dominic Harvey-Montoya, 14, started this school year like any other. "He puts his best foot forward for everything he does," said Chelsea Talamante, Dominic's mom.Story continues below
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• New Mexico Department of Justice sues more landowners over blocked waterways

  30-08-2024 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is expanding its lawsuit against landowners accused of blocking public waterways. The state is including property owners Richard and Jean Jenkins in the lawsuit. The NMDOJ said they met with Jenkins and Erik Briones and told them they needed to remove obstructions and signs falsely claiming access to the Pecos River was restricted. New Mexico awards $40M in grants to expand internet accessAG Raúl Torrez said the land
  
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• New Mexico Department of Justice sues landowners over blocked waterways

  30-08-2024 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is expanding its lawsuit against landowners accused of blocking public waterways. The state is including property owners Richard and Jean Jenkins in the lawsuit. The NMDOJ said they met with Jenkins and Erik Briones and told them they needed to remove obstructions and signs falsely claiming access to the Pecos River was restricted. New Mexico awards $40M in grants to expand internet accessAG Torres said the landowners refus
  
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• APD investigating fatal shooting in southeast Albuquerque

  30-08-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment. APD said the shooting happened on Valencia Dr. SE near San Mateo and Anderson.Albuquerque man pleads guilty to 2001 rapeOfficers went to the apartment just before 7 p.m. and found a woman who had been shot. She died on scene. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide more information as it becomes available.
  
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• Work on Rail Trail project begins in Albuquerque's Sawmill District

  30-08-2024 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A project that has been more than a decade in the works is finally becoming a reality. The city officially broke ground on the first phase of the Rail Trail. Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man pleads guilty to 2001 rape

  30-08-2024 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office announced that Robert Cassidy pled guilty to raping a woman in 2001.The DA's Office said he offered a woman a ride home and then drove her to a remote location and raped her. Albuquerque man convicted of 2015 rapeCassidy was sentenced to ten years in prison.
  
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• The feds investigated Muhammad Syed for two other murders

  30-08-2024 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He’s accused of terrorizing the Albuquerque community for weeks, gunning down three Muslim men in the summer of 2022. Investigators once referred to Muhammad Syed as a serial killer. With his motive still unknown, several questions remain about his alleged shooting spree. KRQE Investigates uncovered newly unsealed federal documents revealing federal investigators believed Syed may have had more victims.KRQE InvestigatesThe feds investigated Muhamm
  
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• More rain Friday before drier weather returns this weekend

  30-08-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered to widespread storms return Friday afternoon. Drier weather returns though for this weekend.
  Storms have again brought more rain across parts of New Mexico Thursday with warmer temperatures. Eastern New Mexico has been the most active today, where storms will even stick around through the overnight hours. This is thanks to a backdoor front that will be moving southeast across the state tonight into Friday morning. That will bring in more scattered to widespread showers and storms acros
  
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• Calls for water rescues from Albuquerque arroyos have nearly doubled from last year

  30-08-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) said the number of calls to rescue people from ditches and arroyos around Albuquerque has nearly doubled since last year. News 13 spoke with the fire department and the agency in charge of the arroyos about the concerning trend.Story continues below
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• Corley sisters win in US Open first round

  30-08-2024 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ivanna and Carmen Corley are moving on in the US Open. The sister duo won their opening round match in the major tennis tournament on Thursday 6-1, 6-3.The former Eldorado Eagles and New Mexico high school state champions looked solid in their major debut against the Russian doubles team of Alexandrova and Blinkova. The Corleys won the final four games of the match.With the win, the Corleys move on to the second round against Hao-Ching Chan and Veronika Kude
  
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• NMDOT plans to evaluate Rio Rancho intersection after deadly crash

  30-08-2024 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the site of multiple accidents including a deadly crash just two weeks ago. Now, the New Mexico Department of Transportation wants to look to see if a Rio Rancho intersection needs to be changed. “If you don't take your time and be patient, bad things could happen,” said nearby resident Steven Fisher Sr.Story continues below
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