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• Case could be dismissed for APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicle

  15-11-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Back in June, a New Mexico State Police officer had an unusual DWI stop because the person he stopped was actually an officer with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The officer was in uniform and driving his police unit; he turned out to be driving drunk.Now, that APD officer has pleaded guilty, but if he stays out of trouble, that misdemeanor charge could go away.In early June, a state police officer saw an Albuquerque Police Department vehicle going near
  
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• Eastern New Mexico University head rodeo coach accused of embezzlement, animal cruelty

  15-11-2024 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University's head rodeo coach, Albert Flinn, is facing embezzlement and animal cruelty charges. Flinn is accused of keeping school property at his house, selling the program's used scrap metal and pocketing the money, and improperly caring for ENMU's calves and goats.
  Flinn was hired as ENMU's head rodeo coach in 2008. According to the university, he was recently placed on administrative leave due to the investigation.The 24-page affidavit
  
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• Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to killing estranged husband

  15-11-2024 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty in court to killing her estranged husband on the Fourth of July in 2023.Erica Valdez was charged with second-degree murder and now faces up to 25 years in prison. Investigators said Valdez and shot and killed Joel Valdez.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in
  
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• Here's where you can watch holiday TV specials for free

  15-11-2024 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (KRQE) – November's here and that means our TV schedules are soon to fill up with holiday cheer. Whether animated or live-action, there are plenty of classic Christmas specials to check out for free on the major networks.ABC
  The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular – Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m.CMA Country Christmas – Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m.Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town – Tuesday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m.Olaf's Frozen Adventure – Tuesday, Decemb
  
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• New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department releases 2024 Tax Expenditure Report

  15-11-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department released the 2024 Tax Expenditure Report. According to the report, the gross receipts tax deductions for groceries and prescription drugs were the state's largest tax expenditures.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happen
  
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• Storm system coming over the weekend

  15-11-2024 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  Warm temperatures are apparent across New Mexico today. Winds pick up as the next storm system approaches New Mexico.
  Temperatures are reaching their peak across New Mexico today. Central New Mexico is forecasted to see temperatures from the upper 60's to 70's. Southern New Mexico could reach 80 degrees today. These temperatures are above seasonal averages, but not record breaking.
  A low pressure system has made its way into the Great Basin today. It will continue to track southward over the wee
  
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• Prescribed pile burns underway in Santa Fe National Forest

  15-11-2024 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prescribed pile burn ignitions are underway in the Jemez, Cube and Española Ranger Districts in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Santa Fe National Forest says pile burns in the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts began on November 14 and ignitions in the Española Ranger District begins on November 15.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coinciden
  
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• Hallmark 'Star Wars' ornament recalled over mold

  15-11-2024 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornament has been recalled over the possibility of it growing mold. The company says 16 customers have already complained about it happening.The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the brown paint on the "Star Wars"-themed ornament did not fully dry before packaging, causing the mold to grow.
  Mold can cause respiratory problems, the agency noted.
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• APS: Student detained at La Cueva High School

  15-11-2024 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A student at La Cueva High School was detained Friday, Albuquerque Public Schools officials said.The school was placed on shelter-in-place at 10:05 a.m. due to a "safety concern." At 11:03 a.m., APS said the shelter-in-place was lifted and all students are safe.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skul
  
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• New Mexico Young Actors presents: Peter Pan

  15-11-2024 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Young Actors is an organization that gives youth a chance to train and perform theater in the community. To kick off their 45th season, they are putting on the classical musical "Peter Pan."Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico Nov
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting Small Business Resource Fair

  15-11-2024 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple agencies are partnering to put on the Small Business Resource Fair on November 19, form 4 - 7 p.m. at the International District Library.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico November 15-21Crime: Police ID victim in fatal downt
  
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• Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary working to absorb nature center in Colorado

  15-11-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary has been dedicated to rescuing wolves and other wild-type animals who are non-releasable because of acclimation to humans. The organization is currently undergoing a campaign to help save the lives of 25 at-risk wolfdogs.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls i
  
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• Behind-the-scenes look at the new 'Ancient Life' exhibit opening at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

  15-11-2024 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science gave members of the media a behind-the-scenes look at its new exhibit called "Ancient Life," which will showcase life in New Mexico more than 250 million years ago, known as a time before the dinosaurs.The exhibit, set to open in January, will feature around 300 fossils collected over the past 30 years from various locations in New Mexico. "So it's some of New Mexico's first fossil record, show
  
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• U.S. Marshals search for man accused in vehicular homicide

  15-11-2024 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Marshals are looking for help locating Kalani G. Hodges. According to Crime Stoppers, Hodges has an active warrant for his arrest for homicide by vehicle (DWI). Police ID victim in fatal downtown shooting as tattoo shop ownerKalani is described as 5'10", 170lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hodges is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-7867. People can also submit anonymous tips to p3
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect search, New video, Mild and breezy, Tom Rutherford, Visit Albuquerque

  15-11-2024 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico November 15-21‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalFormer Ruidoso officer takes plea in fake break-in caseUNM duck pond closed for six months to replace aging infrastructureCouple with newborn rebuilds their lives with the help of Albuquerque Community SafetyStudents help beautify downtown AlbuquerqueCheck the label of your Levi’s jeans. They may be worth thousands
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• What's happening around New Mexico November 15-21

  15-11-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 15-21.Albuquerque
  November 15 Santa's Arrival at Cottonwood Mall – Welcome Santa Claus to Cottonwood Mall at 10:00 a.m.November 15 Esperanza Bicycle Safety Clinic – The downtown public library will host this event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.November 15-16 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.November 15-16 Fa L
  
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• Mild & windier weather before next storm

  15-11-2024 13:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Seasonably cold air is this once again the big story this morning, but with a high pressure system moving eastward from our southeast and a low pressure approaching from the west, today will be the last day in the short term with big temperature jumps with dry air before the next weather pattern change as winds are set to pick up.Along with mostly clear skies with dry air and light winds for now, radiational cooling has taken place this morning, as temperatures are rang
  
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• Mild & windier before next storm

  15-11-2024 13:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Seasonably cold air is this once again the big story this morning, but with a high pressure system moving eastward from our southeast and a low pressure approaching from the west, today will be the last day in the short term with big temperature jumps with dry air before the next weather pattern change as winds are set to pick up.Along with mostly clear skies with dry air and light winds for now, radiational cooling has taken place this morning, as temperatures are rang
  
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• A storm moves into New Mexico this weekend

  15-11-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather continues into Friday ahead of our next storm system. Rain and and mountain snow will return across parts of the state Sunday and Monday.A warming trend is started Thursday with high temperatures anywhere from a couple degrees to 15° warmer than Wednesday. Temperatures in the 60s are as far north as Durango and Clayton today, with 70s in southern New Mexico. On Friday, windier weather will return to western New Mexico where gusts up to 45 mph will be possible. This will bring
  
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• Couple with newborn rebuilds their lives with the help of Albuquerque Community Safety

  15-11-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An unhoused couple with a newborn is rebuilding their lives with the help of Albuquerque Community Safety.Story continues below
  News: Privacy concerns raised on use of license plate reader technology in New MexicoEducation: New Mexico’s largest school district continues to see teacher vacanciesTrending: Officials, advocates speak on new SNAP work requirementsDon't Miss: Otter population making comeback in New Mexico
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• Former Ruidoso officer takes plea in fake break-in case

  15-11-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Ruidoso police officer who faked a break-in at his home has taken a plea deal and if he behaves himself, he could get a fresh start.Matthew Amezquita, then a rookie police officer in Ruidoso, called his own department's dispatch in July. The 21-year-old said there's been a break-in at his apartment so his colleagues arrive to investigate but it turns out nothing is missing, and what they find,doesn't match up with the young officer's story.Detective: "You
  
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• New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicide

  15-11-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) –  New body camera shows the grisly and heartbreaking scene Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies showed up to at a Tijeras home in October. It also shows possible mental health concerns of the suspect accused of killing his parents and sister.Story continues below
  News: Privacy concerns raised on use of license plate reader technology in New MexicoEducation: New Mexico’s largest school district continues to see teacher vacanciesTrending: Off
  
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• Volcano Vista catcher signs with NMSU

  15-11-2024 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, Volcano Vista baseball player Noah Massey made it official that he is going to play college baseball at NMSU. It is only the next step in what he hopes will be a long career."It has always been a dream of mine to play at the next level in college ball and even pro ball in the future, but college ball is just a stepping block on it," Massey said. "I think I just felt like a deep connection with them. Its just the connection with the coaching sta
  
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• Former state senator and Balloon Fiesta founder Tom Rutherford dead at 77

  15-11-2024 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque community is mourning the loss of a powerhouse politician and one of the founders of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Former New Mexico state senator Tom Rutherford died earlier this week from natural causes at the age of 77. He served in the Roundhouse from 1972 to 1996. He championed human rights and LGBT equality. New Mexico’s largest school district continues to see teacher vacanciesHis son, Jeremy Rutherford, remembere
  
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• YMCA accepting donations for 30th annual Thanksgiving food drive

  15-11-2024 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The YMCA is asking for your help in providing a holiday meal for those in need. It's the organization's 30th annual Thanksgiving food drive. They are encouraging local residents to donate nonperishable items. Donations will be accepted through next Friday.BeWell helping New Mexicans with health insurance during Open EnrollmentThey are looking for canned vegetables, fruits, and meats, as well as boxed meals and other shelf-stable food. Those items can be drop
  
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• Tijeras woman pleads no contest to 3 felony charges

  15-11-2024 04:12 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) –  A Tijeras woman accused of terrorizing her neighbors by making threats and even driving into one of their homes pled no contest to three of her charges on Thursday. In January 2023, investigators said 45-year-old Tina Garcia targeted her neighbors, fired shots in the air and at a house, and threatened another family. Albuquerque man sentenced for shooting and killing girlfriendIn court, Garcia pled no contest to three felony charges including aggravated ba
  
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• Teens facing charges connected to deadly robbery attempt in Clovis

  15-11-2024 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of Clovis teens are in custody Thursday night charged for a deadly robbery attempt. Clovis police said they were dispatched near a childhood learning center where they found 26-year-old Marcos Ramirez shot and lying in the road. He later died from his injuries. Two other 16-year-old victims were also taken to the hospital.Man sentenced for hitting, killing 10-year-old in stolen vehicleDuring the investigation, police found the shooting stemmed from a robb
  
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• Jon Jones to defend UFC heavyweight title on Saturday

  15-11-2024 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in 20 months, Jon Jones is set to enter the octagon. He will headline UFC 309 on Saturday against Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight championship.Jones (21-1-0, 1 NC) is the current UFC heavyweight titleholder. The belt was previously held by Miocic (20-4-0) until his loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021."I've defeated a lot of amazing athletes and Stipe is an amazing athlete, even though I don't quite like him as of right now," Jones said. "
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for shooting and killing girlfriend

  15-11-2024 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who shot and killed his girlfriend last year after thinking she cheated learned his fate on Thursday. Police said Carlos Gonzales and his girlfriend Areli Rodriguez got into an argument at their apartment near Louisiana and Ross.Appeals court upholds Fabian Gonzales’ convictionDuring the argument, police said Gonzales shot and killed Rodriguez. Earlier this year, Gonzales pled no contest to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery with a d
  
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• 'Rumor' and 'coincidence' complicate discovery of human skulls in Jal

  15-11-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – A case involving the discovery of pieces of human skulls in a small New Mexico city has made national headlines, but now those in charge of the investigation are saying some of the initial claims that were made by the local sheriff's office may not have been entirely accurate. Is it legal to buy human bones online?The Lea County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday that it found evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls at a property in Jal, which shares a border with
  
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• UNM duck pond closed for six months to replace aging infrastructure

  15-11-2024 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular Albuquerque pond will be closed for six months which means it will be closed not only to people but also the wildlife that usually hangs out there. Last week, fences were put up at the University of New Mexico duck pond and the water in the pond has been drained. Aside from a handful of ducks straggling behind, most of the wildlife is gone.Story continues below
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• Warmer weather through Friday ahead of our next storm

  15-11-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather continues into Friday ahead of our next storm system. Rain and and mountain snow will return across parts of the state Sunday and Monday.
  A warming trend is starting Thursday with high temperatures anywhere from a couple degrees to 15° warmer than Wednesday. Temperatures in the 60s are as far north as Durango and Clayton today, with 70s in southern New Mexico. On Friday, windier weather will return to western New Mexico where gusts up to 45 mph will be possible. This will brin
  
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• Students help beautify downtown Albuquerque

  15-11-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Student artists busted out the crayons and colored pencils to give downtown Albuquerque a pop of color. Amy Biehl High School and Lew Wallace Elementary School students have been painting the paths between their schools and their designs can be seen on sidewalks, buildings, and trash cans. Albuquerque Community Safety holding upcoming hiring event"The students came up with their ideas out of their own beautiful imaginations, which was led by our wonderful ar
  
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