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• 2 suspects in Albuquerque store robberies take plea deals

  04-11-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people involved in three violent robberies and a shoplifting incident on the same day in January took plea deals on Monday. The crime spree started around 5:30 p.m. on January 23. Six people walked into the Family Dollar on Sage Rd. in southwest Albuquerque, pepper sprayed an employee, beat up two more, threatened them with a gun, and left after stealing various items.Driver arrested after crashing into Albuquerque law firm’s office on HalloweenAbo
  
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• Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

  04-11-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead up to the election. Judge Angelo Foglietta refused to block the giveaways in a one-page order with no explanation. He said he would detail his reasoning in writing separately.The decision comes just one day before Election Day, the final day that America PAC plans to hand out a $1 million check
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest man accused of break into home and groping woman in bed

  04-11-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested a man Friday night after they said he broke into a family home, groped a woman in her bed, and then tried to do it again after fleeing from the first house. Israel Robles was arrested after APD officers got a call about a break-in at a southwest Albuquerque home.Former New Mexico State Police officer faces charges related to Medicaid fraudIsrael Robles was arrested after APD officers got a call about a break-in at a southwest Albq
  
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• Migrants dead, injured after National Guard opens fire on smugglers

  04-11-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Mexican government says it has suspended three National Guard members involved in a weekend shootout with smugglers which left two Colombian migrants dead and four more injured by gunfire.The shooting took place around 1 p.m. Saturday after soldiers on patrol encountered a pickup and an SUV near a wind farm east of Tecate, Mexico, and were fired upon, the National Guard said in a statement Sunday.Guard members returned fire and disabled one vehicle whil
  
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• The median age of US homebuyers has risen to an all-time high, Realtor report says

  04-11-2024 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The median age of a first-time homebuyer in the United States has risen from 35 to 38 over the last year, according to the highlights of an annual report from the National Association of Realtors.When it comes the average U.S. homebuyer overall (i.e., people who purchased first homes, second homes, or had owned homes in the past), the median age rose even more drastically, from 49 in the 2023 report to 56 in 2024, the data suggests. This is the highest median age recorded since
  
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• Museum of International Folk Art launches Summer Research Fellowship Program

  04-11-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Museum of International Folk Art is launching its new Summer Research Fellowship Program, offering scholars, researchers, public folklorists, community arts administrators, and practitioners an opportunity to engage with the museum’s collections and archives.Story continues below
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• Free hospice care centers opens in downtown Albuquerque

  04-11-2024 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A nonprofit organization in downtown Albuquerque will soon offer free hospice care for the community.The organization, Inhora, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the home that will house people nearing death, offering them a more comfortable and intimate setting to take their final breaths.Story continues below
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• 2024 New Mexico Ski Swap coming to Expo New Mexico

  04-11-2024 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 New Mexico Ski Swap is coming to Expo New Mexico November 15 - 17. Guests are invited to come buy and sell skis, snowboards, boots, and plenty of other winter sports equipment.Story continues below
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• Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

  04-11-2024 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too.Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.Companies such as Amazon, Walmart and Target have decided some items are not worth the cost or hassle o
  
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• Bernalillo County voters will vote on six GO Bond questions

  04-11-2024 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Voters in Bernalillo County will have the opportunity to answer six General Obligation (GO) Bond questions on their ballot. These GO Bonds give funding to local projects.
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• Snowy day today with more chances coming later this week

  04-11-2024 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  Parts of New Mexico saw there first snowfall of the season this morning. The snow and rain are expected to continue through the rest of the day.
  Our latest fall low pressure system is moving its way out of New Mexico today. In the meantime, it is bringing the state a mix of precipitation. The Albuquerque Metro to the Northern Mountains saw flurries to accumulating snowfall this morning. The snow in the metro has transitioned to a rain as the day progresses. Up in north and northeast New Mexico s
  
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• PHOTOS: Snow falls down on parts of Albuquerque metropolitan area, northern New Mexico

  04-11-2024 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cold, rainy weather has created the perfect conditions for snow in New Mexico on Monday.Below, you can see a collection of pictures from residents around the metro and other areas of the state.
  Placitas snowfall | Photo by Rhea G.
  Snowflakes fall in Bernalillo County | Photo by David F.
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• PHOTOS: New Mexico experiences early-November snowfall

  04-11-2024 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cold, rainy weather has created the perfect conditions for snow in New Mexico on Monday.Below, you can see a collection of pictures from residents around the metro and other areas of the state.
  Placitas snowfall | Photo by Rhea G.
  Snowflakes fall in Bernalillo County | Photo by David F.
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• Arrey Elementary School gifted with book vending machine

  04-11-2024 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Arrey Elementary received a gift of a book vending machine filled with bilingual books. Molina Healthcare, the Rotary Club and Rebecca Dow worked together to make the gift a possibility for the Arrey Elementary.Story continues below
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• I-25 reopens after hours-long closure from Raton to Colorado state line

  04-11-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – Snow and high winds forced the closure of Interstate 25 North in Raton on Monday for several hours.PHOTOS: Snow falls down on parts of Albuquerque metropolitan area, northern New MexicoThe northbound lanes between milepost 454 and 460 at the Colorado state line was closed, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. Drivers are asked to stay home if possible and off the roads due to snow-packed and icy roads along with low visibility in some areas.Weather In
  
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• 'Blizzard conditions' forces closure of I-25 north from Raton to Colorado state line

  04-11-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – Snow and high winds have forced the closure of Interstate 25 north in Raton on Monday.Story continues below
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• What we learned in the final Emerson College swing state polls

  04-11-2024 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - On the eve of the presidential election, the final batch of swing state polling from Emerson College and The Hill shows no clear favorite to claim victory in the Electoral College on Tuesday.
  Polling released Monday shows small edges in the seven most closely watched states, with neither candidate holding a lead outside the margin of error. The Hill reports that Trump holds an edge in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, while Harris has the edge in Michigan, based on s
  
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• Live: Emerson College on final presidential election swing state polls

  04-11-2024 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - On the eve of the presidential election, the final batch of swing state polling from Emerson College and The Hill shows no clear favorite to claim victory in the Electoral College on Tuesday.
  Polling released Monday shows small edges in the seven most closely watched states, with neither candidate holding a lead outside the margin of error. The Hill reports that Trump holds an edge in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, while Harris has the edge in Michigan, based on s
  
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• Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich suffers 'health issue,' to be sidelined indefinitely

  04-11-2024 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (WGHP) — Basketball Hall of Famer and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has suffered a "health issue" that will sideline him from coaching indefinitely, according to ESPN's Shamas Charania.Popovich, 75, has coached the Spurs since 1996 and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time.San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2
  
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• Coldplay singer Chris Martin falls into trapdoor at concert in Australia: 'That's, uh, not planned'

  04-11-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Coldplay frontman Chris Martin fell into a trapdoor during a concert in Australia on Sunday, momentarily drawing concerned gasps from onlookers in the venue.Martin, 47, had been speaking to the crowd at Marvel Stadium just outside of Melbourne when he backed into the open space, video shared to social media shows. A pair of hands presumably belonging to a stagehand could be seen extending out of the hole just before Martin fell backward and landed on what looked to be the stage
  
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• Three Beehive Homes in New Mexico receive national award

  04-11-2024 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Beehive Homes assisted living provider has been awarded the National Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and National Center for Assisted Living.
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• Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department warns pet owners about scammers

  04-11-2024 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) issued a warning to Albuquerque residents and other animal shelters about telephone scams.
  The department said scammers might call claiming to be from AWD and ask for money in relation to your missing pet. Thieves are targeting people who lost pets and asking the owner for payment over the phone to get their lost pet back.Story continues below
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• Security fencing goes up around White House, Capitol, VP residence

  04-11-2024 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- New security fencing went up around the White House, U.S. Capitol and Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C., as authorities prepare for Election Day in the event there may be political unrest in the coming days.The Secret Service constructed 8-foot-high metal fences around the White House and Treasury Department complex and the adjacent parts of Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory and Harris’s house in D.C., The Washington Post reported.At the
  
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• Which states do not require an ID to vote in-person?

  04-11-2024 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KSWB) -- For those holding out to vote in person on Election Day, you may or may not need to show your ID. It all depends on where you live.According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), more than 30 states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. Nine of those states have what are considered "strict photo ID" laws and another three have "strict non-photo ID" requirements.What does this mean?
  It's simple: some states require
  
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• School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar

  04-11-2024 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday.  Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to partisan school board races have poured millions of dollars into the fights, which often generate fewer headlines than other ballot measures on abortion or marijuana.  But Election Day offers a rare opportunity for voters to decide on these education issues head on. “Even
  
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• Can you vote in person if you were mailed a ballot?

  04-11-2024 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Some voters who received mail-in ballots may be experiencing a little in-person voting FOMO just before Election Day – but is it possible to change one's mind and head to the polls?While guidance varies by state and even by county, the good news is that you'll likely be able to do so.Before your vote is officially counted, election officials will need to make sure that you haven't already voted.
  Some polling locations will have electronic systems workers can check to see
  
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• 'Unprecedented': It's been a presidential campaign like no other, and here's why

  04-11-2024 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It's the election that no one could have foreseen.Not so long ago, Donald Trump was marinating in anger at Mar-a-Lago after being impeached twice and voted out of the White House. Even some of his closest allies were looking forward to a future without the charismatic yet erratic billionaire leading the Republican Party, especially after his failed attempt to overturn an election ended in violence and shame. When Trump announced his comeback bid two years ago, t
  
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• Trump talks about reporters being shot, says he shouldn't have left White House after 2020 loss

  04-11-2024 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump delivered a profane and conspiracy-laden speech two days before Tuesday's presidential election, talking about reporters being shot and suggesting he “shouldn't have left” the White House after his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden.In remarks Sunday that bore little resemblance to the speech he's been delivering at his recent rallies, the former president repeatedly cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and resurrected old gri
  
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• Harris, Trump both see paths to victory as election nears

  04-11-2024 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The presidential race is tight, and neither candidate has a clear lead. But in the final day before Election Day, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ready to declare victory. Both campaigns say they have laid the groundwork to win. Both think they have the correct rationale for why they should win.The Harris campaign says their ground game will help see them through, pointing to more than 2,500 staffers and volunteers in key states. They also say iss
  
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• City of Albuquerque focus on shelter for winter months

  04-11-2024 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the weather gets colder, the City of Albuquerque says a major focus is making sure unhoused people can find shelter in freezing temperatures.Local kids hit the court for annual basketball tournament honoring city workerThe city highlighted its online dashboard that lists all city-run shelters and available beds. "This is part of the new Gateway Network that we're building that includes not just Gateways, but also the Baird House as you can see on there, a
  
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• Surfer's leg 'completely severed' in Hawaii shark attack

  04-11-2024 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  WAIEHU, Hawaii (KHON) -- A 61-year-old man from Wailuku, Hawaii, is recovering in the hospital after losing his leg in a shark attack Friday morning.Maui police and fire officials confirmed the incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. in the waters off Waiehu Beach Park, at a surf spot referred to as Sandpiles.First responders confirmed the victim's leg was completely "severed just below the knee."The victim, identified as Kenji Nonoka, was alert while being treated onshore and was later transport
  
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• Texas woman died after waiting 40 hours for abortion during miscarriage: report

  04-11-2024 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — A new report published Wednesday details the story of a 28-year-old Texas woman who died from an infection after doctors allegedly delayed treating her miscarriage for about 40 hours, reigniting concerns about the state's strict abortion laws.
  Josseli Barnica arrived at a Houston hospital at 17 weeks pregnant in Sept. 2, 2021, experiencing severe cramping and bleeding, according to the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica. The next day, an ultrasound confirmed she
  
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• City of Albuquerque sustainable energy PNM rebate

  04-11-2024 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is getting more than $100,000 from PNM for its use of clean energy in city transit. Officials say the money is going right back into sustainable energy efforts.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Rideshare concerns, PNM rebate, Wintry weather, Outside fires, New tech

  04-11-2024 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Fans react to NM United hosting first-ever playoff matchOfficials hope to continue northern New Mexico balloon event annually3 found dead inside vehicle, Clovis police reportVideo: San Juan County Chief Deputy District Attorney arrested for DWILocal kids hit the court for annual basketball tournament honoring city workerAPD: Fatal crash in NE Albuquerque involves pedestrianMusic titan Quincy Jones dies at 91
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• Wet and wintry weather across New Mexico

  04-11-2024 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread precipitation is falling over the Land of Enchantment in the form of rain and accumulating wet snow with relatively chilly air for most with breezy conditions. The storm system responsible for the unsettled weather is parked right over New Mexico, spiraling the clouds, as well as the precipitation, slowly to the east.Forecast Continues Below
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• Wet & wintry weather for New Mexico

  04-11-2024 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread precipitation is falling over the Land of Enchantment in the form of rain and accumulating wet snow with relatively chilly air for most with breezy conditions. The storm system responsible for the unsettled weather is parked right over New Mexico, spiraling the clouds, as well as the precipitation, slowly to the east.Forecast Continues Below
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• Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 12

  04-11-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 6 a.m. through Friday at Noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vo
  
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• Home for the Holidays 2024 Contest

  04-11-2024 08:01 via krqe.com
  
  The holidays are here and in full swing. Enter the Home for the Holidays 2024 contest today for your chance at a $15,000 prize! The contest runs from November 2 through December 10.
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• APD: Fatal crash in NE Albuquerque involves pedestrian

  04-11-2024 07:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash on Sunday.Details are limited, but police said it happened on Wyoming between Menaul and Indian School.
  APD said the crash involved a pedestrian, and they want the public to avoid the area.
  
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• Are rideshare companies overcharging New Mexico customers?

  04-11-2024 06:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After complaints over rideshare costs two agencies raised the question, are rideshare companies overcharging customers? Results from a recent operation highlight what could be a statewide problem.The Santa Fe Police Department and the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Regulation Bureau teamed up to address complaints that rideshares are charging too much and said a recent operation shows multiple concerns. "We want individuals who are utili
  
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• NM United earns first home playoff victory, 2-1 over Phoenix

  04-11-2024 06:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a historic moment for New Mexico United, as the club won its first-ever home playoff game on Sunday night in front of 11,447 fans at Isotopes Park. 2-1 was the final over defending USL Champion and rival Phoenix Rising FC, and the victory also came in comeback fashion."I am so proud of the guys from a response factor, I mean its not easy, we haven't won in 5-games and it could have been an easy put your head down and kind of here we go again, but they j
  
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• Fans react to NM United hosting first-ever playoff match

  04-11-2024 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in franchise history, New Mexico United hosted a playoff game Sunday evening at Isotopes Stadium."SOMOS!...UNIDOS!...SOMOS!...UNIDOS," a crowd cheered ahead of the game.Crowds of yellow and black lined the parking lots outside the stadium Sunday, as New Mexico United prepared to play against 2023 USL Champions, Phoenix Rising FC."It's gonna be live man," said New Mexico United fan, Eric Banda. "It's New Mexico on a Sunday. It's gonna be gr
  
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• Prep Baseball comes to Rio Rancho, allowing students to showcase skills

  04-11-2024 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time, a national program dedicated to high school baseball held an event in New Mexico.Prep Baseball held an all-star-like tournament at Rio Rancho High School on Sunday, designed to give high school players in New Mexico a chance to show their skills.Players graduating from the class of 2025 to 2029 were eligible to participate.Story continues below
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• Local kids hit the court for annual basketball tournament honoring city worker

  04-11-2024 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third year, the City of Albuquerque shared the joy of basketball with local youth in the Darren Rivas Memorial Basketball Tournament.The tournament featured several co-ed teams from 1st to 6th grade, vying for a championship trophy in their bracket at the Los Duranes and Taylor Ranch community centers.The tournament honors former city worker Darren Rivas, who passed away in the summer of 2021 after a battle with a chronic digestive disease. Officials
  
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• AFR to focus on fire control program as days start getting colder

  04-11-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a pilot program last year, Albuquerque Fire Rescue decided to start its outside fires program a little early this year.
  AFR said the first year of the program ran from December 30 to April 19. In that time, the department claimed they were dispatched to around 3,700 outside fires, and the busiest months were in January and February.Story continues below
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• Officials hope to continue northern New Mexico balloon event annually

  04-11-2024 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area celebrated a first-of-its-kind experience this weekend.Dozens of hot air balloons filled the skies for the first-ever Rio Grande Sky Fiesta.The historic, 148-acre Los Luceros Ranch, located just north of Española, hosted the event. UNM opens new nurse training facilityThe two-day ballooning fun celebrated the rich culture and breathtaking views of northern New Mexico, bringing an event to an area wh
  
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• Dogs 'dawdle' by their owners' sides for annual event in Balloon Fiesta Park

  04-11-2024 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a great day for man's best friend at the 42nd annual Doggie Dash and Dawdle, hosted by Animal Humane.The Sid Cutter Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park was packed with pooches and their humans on Sunday for a race or "dawdle." The race was an attempt to raise $2,000 for at-risk pets in the Duke City. Would it do more harm than good? A proposed Albuquerque elevated rail system"This event actually started as a tiny little neighborhood run and has evolved th
  
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• Wintry weather returns to New Mexico

  04-11-2024 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  Our next fall storm system moved into the state early this morning. Rain and snow showers have been moving across the state throughout the day. These snow and rain showers will continue to become more widespread as we head overnight. Mountain snow showers will really pick up overnight and into Monday for the northern mountains and into Southern Colorado. Heading through the middle of the week another system moves into the state which will bring more wintry precipitation to the state.
  
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• Aerospace research company eyeing more expansion in New Mexico

  04-11-2024 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's known as the final frontier, and what better way to study it than here in the Land of Enchantment? One New Mexico company is preparing to utilize its technology to provide better insights for nearly 60,000 feet in the air.“We are a fast-growing company, and we will be expanding in New Mexico.”Eight years running in New Mexico, Sceye, an aerospace and research company, has been growing strong in the state.“The overall mission for sky is to tak
  
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• 3 found dead inside vehicle, Clovis police report

  04-11-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department is investigating multiple deaths. They reported three dead people were found in a car on Saturday, and one was a teenager.According to police, officers were called around 2:40 p.m. to the La Vista Inn. There, they found the three people inside a running vehicle. All three were deceased. Former New Mexico State Police officer faces charges related to Medicaid fraudThey were identified as Hector Flores, 29, Alizara Gallegos, 19, a
  
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