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• John Amos, of 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' dies

  01-10-2024 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Actor John Amos, well-known for his roles in "Good Times" and "Roots," died in August, his son confirmed Tuesday. He was 84.
  His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, shared the news in statements to multiple outlets."He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor," he said, in part.Amos died of natural causes in Los Angeles, reports say. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday.  Frank
  
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• Albertsons raising funds for The Storehouse New Mexico

  01-10-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new fundraising campaign has kicked off at grocery stores around central New Mexico looking to help combat food insecurity in the state. Right now, when people check out at Albertsons' locations in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, or Rio Rancho, they can make a donation at the register until October 16. Albuquerque Isotopes release 2025 scheduleThe campaign benefits The Storehouse New Mexico, a local non-profit food pantry. For anyone needing food, the Storehouse i
  
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• Albertsons raising funds for Storehouse New Mexico

  01-10-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new fundraising campaign has kicked off at grocery stores around central New Mexico looking to help combat food insecurity in the state. Right now, when people check out at Albertsons' locations in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, or Rio Rancho, they can make a donation at the register.Albuquerque Isotopes release 2025 scheduleThe campaign benefits The Storehouse New Mexico, a local non-profit food pantry. For anyone needing food, the Storehouse is open Wednesday,
  
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• Albuquerque woman facing murder charge in relation to her mother's death

  01-10-2024 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman facing a murder charge after deputies said she neglected her elderly mother is free Tuesday night. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Irma Valenzuela was the primary caretaker of her mother. Deputies said the mother was unable to leave her room and when deputies found her body, she had several broken bones and weighed only 66 pounds. Court documents reveal Valenzuela told deputies her mother had fallen several times in
  
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• 2 men from Mexico arrested for illegally buying weapons in Albuquerque

  01-10-2024 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men from Mexico are facing federal charges for illegally purchasing firearms, including a machinegun, three rifles, and a grenade from an undercover Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agent in Albuquerque.Fernando Espino-Ortiz and Perla Janeth Ruiz-Lozano appeared in federal court Tuesday. Espino-Ortiz will remain in custody, and Ruiz-Lozano will be released on conditions pending trial, which has not been schedu
  
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• NMSU Police investigates alleged sexual assault

  01-10-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that happened in late September at Piñon Hall on the Las Cruces campus.NMSU Police said a student who resides at the residence hall reported being sexually assaulted at a party sometime just before midnight on Saturday, Sept. 28, and 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.The suspect has not been identified but is described as a 5-foot-7 Black male in his late teens or early 20s, a
  
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• Why Tuesday's vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests

  01-10-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance might have the chance to reshape the political landscape Tuesday in their first and only debate.Vice presidential picks have traditionally taken on the role of political attack dog, laying into opponents so that their running mate can appear above the political fray. That's generally been less true since former President Donald Trump scrambled political norms. How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Va
  
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• 120 accusers to file lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by Sean 'Diddy' Combs: lawyer

  01-10-2024 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Houston lawyer said Tuesday he is representing 120 people who claim they experienced sexual misconduct by Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.Attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects his clients to file lawsuits within the next 30 days. The alleged victims are 60 men and 60 women, of whom 25 were minors at the time of the alleged misconduct. The youngest, according to Buzbee, was 9."I imagine there's a myriad of people who are nervous
  
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• New Mexico residents can now apply for the state's Clean Car Tax Credit

  01-10-2024 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans can now apply for the state's Clean Car Tax Credit, which will provide an income tax credit of up to $3,000 to individuals or businesses who purchase or lease an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or fuel cell vehicle.The tax credit, enacted during the 2024 legislative session, also offers a credit of up to $25,000 for purchasing and installing a qualified vehicle charger for home or commercial use.Story continues below
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• Second person arrested in connection to murder of Albuquerque man following ATV dispute

  01-10-2024 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police arrested a woman in connection to the death of a 19-year-old man following a dispute over an ATV.Trinasha McDaniel, 34, was taken into custody on Sunday for her outstanding warrants on the following charges:Two counts of kidnappingTwo counts of conspiracy to commit kidnapping
  Two counts of tampering with evidenceUnlawful taking of a motor vehicle (previous warrant; unrelated to this case)
  Witnesses told detectives the dispute started
  
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• Officials seek public comment on Valles Caldera fire management plan

  01-10-2024 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The National Park Service has prepared a fire management plan for the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Officials are seeking public input on the environmental assessment of plan.
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  News: ABQ Ride installs new tech showing ridership is up 25% since last JulyTrending: Andean bear settles into new habitat at the ABQ BioParkUpdate: New Sunport food vendor area delayed due to construction setbacks
  Public input is open from October 1 - November 3. Th
  
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• Cooler weather and breezy day ahead

  01-10-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures temporarily cool off today due to a cold front. Rain chances stay spotty in the Gila National Forest.
  A cold front moved into New Mexico early this morning. It brought fairly intense winds and wind gusts. The winds have since calmed down as we move further into the day. They will continue to decrease through the late afternoon and evening.Forecast Continues Below
  News: ABQ Ride installs new tech showing ridership is up 25% since last JulyTrending: Andean bear settles into new habita
  
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• Cooler and breezy day ahead

  01-10-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures temporarily cool off today due to a cold front. Rain chances stay spotty in the Gila National Forest.
  A cold front moved into New Mexico early this morning. It brought fairly intense winds and wind gusts. The winds have since calmed down as we move further into the day. They will continue to decrease through the late afternoon and evening.
  The front also cooled off temperatures across New Mexico today. The largest differences in temperatures are in the northeast. The cool down will
  
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• Santa Fe Police find two bodies inside a vehicle, suspect in custody

  01-10-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department has a suspect in custody after two bodies were found in the area of Siringo Rd. and Camino Consuelo around 11:30 p.m. Monday night.SFPD says officers were called to the area for a report of people under the bridge being loud. Officers arrived on scene and found a vehicle in the arroyo. A male suspect armed with a firearm exited the vehicle and attempted to flee. Officers were able to apprehend and detain the suspect. Police say a
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes release 2025 schedule

  01-10-2024 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have released their 2025 schedule featuring 75 home games, including games on Easter, Independence Day, Father's Day and an early Cinco de Mayo. ABQ Ride installs new tech showing ridership is up 25% since last JulyThe Isotopes season begins on Friday, March 28 on the road against the Sacramento River Cats. The team's home opener will be Tuesday, April 1 against the Salt Lake Bees. The season runs through September with the final gam
  
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• Jeep urges hybrid SUV owners to stop charging and park outdoors over fire risk

  01-10-2024 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.In addition, Jeep is urging owners not to charge the SUVs and to park them outdoors and away from structures until they are repaired.The recall covers the Wrangler PHEVs from the 2020 through 2024 model years, as well as the Grand Cherokee PHEVs from 2022 through 2024. Most of the recalled SUVs are in North America. What to look for when buying a used ca
  
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• WATCH: UTEP to join Mountain West Conference in 2026-27

  01-10-2024 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas at El Paso are about to enter into a new era.UTEP announced Tuesday, Oct. 1, that it has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference and rejoin some former rivals.“Joining the Mountain West Conference will bring us back into competition with historic rivals in the West,” UTEP President Heather Wilson said. “There’s no doubt this will be better for our student-athletes, our
  
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• UTEP to join Mountain West Conference in 2026-27

  01-10-2024 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas at El Paso are about to enter into a new era.UTEP announced Tuesday, Oct. 1, that it has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference and rejoin some former rivals.“Joining the Mountain West Conference will bring us back into competition with historic rivals in the West,” UTEP President Heather Wilson said. “There’s no doubt this will be better for our student-athletes, our
  
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• Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warned residents to shelter in place

  01-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.Israel and the United States have warned there would be severe consequences if Iran attacks.The orders to shelter in place were sent to Israelis' mobile phones and announced on national television. TV stations reported sirens in parts of Jerusalem as well as central Israel.The alerts were sounded
  
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• Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel in a sharp escalation of regional conflict

  01-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran launched dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday, sharply escalating a conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militias Hezbollah and Hamas that began nearly a year ago and threatening to push the Middle East closer toward a regionwide war.The orange glow of missiles streaked across Israel's night sky as air raid sirens sounded across the country and millions of residents scrambled into bomb shelters. The attack raised the strong likelihood of an Israe
  
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• Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel

  01-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said six people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening.Police said two suspects opened fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv. The two suspects were killed, police said.The attack came moments before a massive barrage of rockets from Iran towards Israel, sending people towards bomb shelters across the country, including in Tel Aviv.Iran says it fired dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday as the months-
  
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• Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows

  01-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a regionwide war.The orange glow of missiles streaked across Israel's night sky as air raid sirens sounded and residents scrambled into bomb shelters. Israel vowed retaliation for Iran’s missile barrage, which it said had caused only a few injur
  
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• Watch: JD Vance, Tim Walz to face off in 2024 vice presidential debate

  01-10-2024 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: Trump says no to another debate with Harris(NEXSTAR) – Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the opposing nominees who top the major-party tickets.The matchup, hosted by CBS News in New York, might not carry the same stakes as the Sept. 10 debate between former President Donald Trump
  
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• Who is the wealthiest person? New Forbes 400 list released

  01-10-2024 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you were asked to name the wealthiest people in the country, you could probably come up with a few names: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates.
  Nearly every state is home to someone who has landed on the latest Forbes 400 list, published Tuesday. Among those are billionaires who gained their wealth through a multitude of industries, from real estate and tech to pet food and family connections.
  Overall, the entire list is worth $5.4 trillion &mdas
  
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• DNA test leads Las Vegas family to sue fertility clinic over wrong embryo

  01-10-2024 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A teenager’s online DNA test led her family to file a lawsuit Monday against a Las Vegas fertility clinic, alleging the wrong embryo was implanted in her mother 18 years ago and the parents who raised her are not biologically related to her.Until 2023, the teenager’s parents believed their daughter was the result of in-vitro fertilization — an embryo created, in this case, from the father’s sperm and a donor egg, the lawsuit said. But an Ancestry.
  
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• A whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain fell on the South thanks to Helene and other storms

  01-10-2024 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it — an unheard of amount of water that has stunned experts.That's enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys' stadium 51,000 times, or Lake Tahoe just once. If it was concentrated just on the state of North Carolina that much water would be 3.5 feet deep (more than 1 meter). It's enough to fill more than 60 million Olympic-size s
  
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• LIVE NOW: Pres. Biden speaks on recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene

  01-10-2024 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Cadaver dogs and search crews trudged through knee-deep muck and debris on Tuesday looking in the mountains of western North Carolina for victims of Hurricane Helene, days after the storm carved a deadly and destructive path through the Southeast.With Helene's death toll passing 150, searchers fanned out across the region, using helicopters to get past washed-out bridges and hiking through wilderness to reach isolated homes.Many who lived through what was one of
  
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• Helene's death toll surpasses 150 as crews continue to search for survivors

  01-10-2024 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Cadaver dogs and search crews trudged through knee-deep muck and debris in the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday looking for victims of Hurricane Helene, days after the storm carved a deadly and destructive path through the Southeast.With Helene's death toll nearing 160, searchers fanned out, using helicopters to get past washed-out bridges and hiking through wilderness to reach isolated homes.The storm, which was one of the deadliest in U.S. histor
  
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• Desperation and exhaustion continue in North Carolina's mountains after Helene

  01-10-2024 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Desperate residents of the storm-battered mountains of western North Carolina lined up for water and food, hunted for cell signals, and slogged buckets from creeks to flush toilets days after Hurricane Helene's remnants deluged the region. Exhausted emergency workers toiled around the clock to clear roads, restore power and phone service, and reach people stranded by the storm, which killed at least 133 people across the Southeast, a toll expected to rise.A
  
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• Crews search for survivors in North Carolina days after Helene's deluge

  01-10-2024 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Cadaver dogs and search crews trudged through knee-deep muck and debris on Tuesday looking in the mountains of western North Carolina for victims of Hurricane Helene, days after the storm carved a deadly and destructive path through the Southeast.With Helene's death toll passing 150, searchers fanned out across the region, using helicopters to get past washed-out bridges and hiking through wilderness to reach isolated homes.Many who lived through what was one of
  
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• CM Punk reflects on wrestling's past, future on the eve of NXT's CW Network debut

  01-10-2024 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — CM Punk reflected on professional wrestling's past before looking to the industry's future on the eve of WWE NXT's debut on the CW Network Tuesday."The voice of the voiceless" called NXT the most important part of where professional wrestling is headed as an industry. Punk referenced the creation of pathways for young athletes to become sports entertainment superstars. Those pathways have led to some of WWE's greatest success stories."I think Bianca Belair is the most perf
  
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• Watch: MLB legend Pete Rose talks career and controversy in his final interview

  01-10-2024 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time leader in hits and one of baseball's most divisive figures, died Monday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 83.Just weeks before his death, Rose spoke with the sports team at Nexstar's KTLA on Sept. 9 to reflect on his life, career, controversies and public perception about his place among the greats in American sports. It was a candid and pragmatic conversation that, unbeknownst to those involved, would prove to be his final interview before hi
  
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• Frank Fritz of 'American Pickers' dies

  01-10-2024 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  LE CLAIRE, Iowa (WHBF) — Frank Fritz, one of the hosts of the History Channel's hit show “American Pickers," has died, according to his co-host Mike Wolfe.
  "It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night," Wolfe wrote on Instagram Tuesday.
  "We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home. I love you buddy and will miss you so much I know your
  
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• Murders, mayhem and officer's gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where 'Diddy' is held

  01-10-2024 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Two inmates stabbed to death. Another speared in the spine with a makeshift icepick. A correctional officer charged with shooting at a car during an unauthorized high-speed chase.Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction that has plagued the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up.In all, federal prosecutors charged nine inmates in connection with a spate of attacks fr
  
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• Port workers strike for first time in nearly 50 years

  01-10-2024 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Tens of thousands of longshoremen at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico went on strike shortly after midnight, the first strike by the port workers’ union in nearly 50 years.Workers walked off the job from Maine to Texas, the Associated Press and other outlets reported, after the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) failed to reach an agreement by the midnight deadline.The USMX said Monday evening that it had
  
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• New Mexico Environment Department hear public comments on new monitoring wells in Santa Fe

  01-10-2024 15:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to the New Mexico Environment Department, in 1952 about 84,000 gallons of fuel from a PNM power plant leaked into the soil between the New Mexico School for the Deaf and the Santa Fe Indian School. Officials say investigations into the resulting groundwater contamination have been ongoing since two chemicals were detected in 1988.Story continues below
  Community: CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’ for the first time in 20 yearsTren
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deputy shooting, High-speed chase, Windy start, Fatal crash suspect, Andean bear

  01-10-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  The Growing Black Market Inside New Mexico’s Cannabis IndustryLawsuit filed over paid time off for New Mexico judicial employeesABQ Ride installs new tech showing ridership is up 25% since last JulyNew Sunport food vendor area delayed due to construction setbacksAlbuquerque man facing new charges after he recently got out of prison2 juveniles injured after being hit by vehicle while riding dirt bikeWalz and Vance will meet in their first and possibly only vice preside
  
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• Cooler temperatures, but still mostly dry weather

  01-10-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A cool front is coming through across the Land of Enchantment but in combination with dry air behind the front and a high-pressure system in the Four Corners, skies are starting off mostly clear from clouds. Winds are picking up along the front with gusts above 30-40 mph already as out in front of the frontal boundary, temperatures are very mild with pockets of 60s, as well as even 70s, while cooler air is bleeding into the mountains, as well as to The Northeast Highlan
  
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• Cooler but still mostly dry

  01-10-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A cool front is coming through across The Land of Enchantment but in combination with dry air behind the front and a high-pressure system in The Four Corners, skies are starting off mostly clear from clouds. Winds are picking up along the front with gusts above 30-40 mph already as out in front of the frontal boundary, temperatures are very mild with pockets of 60s, as well as even 70s, while cooler air is bleeding into the mountains, as well as to The Northeast Highlan
  
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• The Growing Black Market Inside New Mexico's Cannabis Industry

  01-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been 29 months since New Mexico opened legal recreational cannabis sales and since then, the state has recorded more than $1 billion in adult-use and medical sales. While state leaders have celebrated the "billion dollar industry" as a "milestone" for New Mexico, there's growing concern about the regulatory apparatus the state has tasked with monitoring thousands of licensed cannabis facilities.In a recent investigation, KRQE News 13's Larry Barker e
  
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• Cooler Tuesday, but heating up again later this week

  01-10-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front is moving through New Mexico Monday night. Temperatures briefly cool down Tuesday before record heat returns again late this week.It was a record hot end to September across parts of New Mexico, with record highs getting broken in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Socorro, Las Vegas, and Silver City. Scattered showers and storms have developed Monday afternoon across the mountain ranges in the state. These showers and storms are coming to an end tonight, but a cold front will be moving through
  
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• 2 juveniles injured after being hit by vehicle while riding dirt bike in Albuquerque

  01-10-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police said two juveniles were hit by a vehicle on Monday evening. According to APD, the juveniles were riding on a dirt bike near San Mateo and Menaul when they were hit. AFR: 2 injured after crash on I-40 near CoorsOne of the juveniles was taken to the hospital in critical condition while the other is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Duo arrested after street racing leads to police chase to Edgewood

  01-10-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people are accused of leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase throughout the metro all the way out to Edgewood after they were caught street racing.Story continues below
  Community: CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’ for the first time in 20 yearsTrending: Emergency landing at Albuquerque airport leads to an unexpected act of kindnessNews: 3 children missing from CYFD’s custody; Albuquerque police asking for he
  
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• Duo arrested after street racing leads to police chase past Edgewood

  01-10-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people are accused of leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase throughout the metro all the way out to Edgewood after they were caught street racing.Story continues below
  Community: CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’ for the first time in 20 yearsTrending: Emergency landing at Albuquerque airport leads to an unexpected act of kindnessNews: 3 children missing from CYFD’s custody; Albuquerque police asking for he
  
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• Lawsuit filed over paid time off for New Mexico judicial employees

  01-10-2024 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico court system is suing the state over what it claims is interference with how it pays its own employees. The Administrative Office of the Courts said the state is illegally meddling in the way judicial employees are paid for time off, enforcing restrictions on when workers can use leave, and not allowing it to roll over year after year. New Mexico Game and Fish Department offering free beginner fishing classThey said the courts should be able to make
  
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• UNM punter named Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week

  01-10-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Maybe it was the ride to the game with school administrators that inspired UNM Lobos punter Aaron Rodriguez before his team's showdown with their in state rivals New Mexico State last Saturday. Rodriguez had a performance that led to him getting the nod for Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday.
  Rodriguez averaged 45.8 yards per punt with a long of 56. He also had two punts inside the 20-yard line. Rodriguez made it to the game two hours b
  
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• UNM football second bye week comes at a good time for the team

  01-10-2024 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM head football coach Bronco Mendenhall said the second bye week of the season couldn't have come at a better time for his team. Mendenhall won his first game as Lobos head coach last weekend in a 50-40 victory over rival New Mexico State.
  The win came with a price as the Lobos did not come away injury-free. They get a week to get some of those bumps and bruises with Mountain West Conference season on the horizon. "Getting our roster as healthy as pos
  
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• U.S. Forest Service to close areas of South Fork burn scar for reseeding efforts

  01-10-2024 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service said they are starting to reseed areas in the Lincoln National Forest affected by the South Fork Fire. The lightning-caused fire forced the evacuation of the village of Ruidoso this summer. In all, the fire burned more than 17,000 acres. New Mexico Game and Fish Department offering free beginner fishing classAreas of the Smokey Bear Ranger District will be closed for reseeding and mulching projects in the burn scar. The Forest Service sai
  
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• 18-year-old arrested in connection to fatal crash in Albuquerque

  01-10-2024 04:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested an 18-year-old in relation to a fatal crash earlier this month. On September 5, police responded to Trumbull Avenue just north of Phil Chacon Park. Two people were walking on the road when a vehicle hit one of them who later died from their injuries. Fire damages abandoned home in northeast AlbuquerquePolice records said three days later, Jorge Ceniceros called police, admitted to the crime, and gave them exact details of the
  
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• Albuquerque man charged in connection to fatal crash in August

  01-10-2024 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing charges related to a fatal crash on Central Ave. last month. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the driver of a black Dodge truck lost control on Central near 47th Street, veered into oncoming traffic, and hit another vehicle head on. The driver of the second vehicle, identified as Carlos Lucero, was killed.The driver and passenger in the truck were taken to the hospital.Albuquerque man facing new charges after
  
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