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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue investigating abandoned house fire

  18-11-2024 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Squatters may be to blame for a fire in a northeast Albuquerque neighborhood. The fire broke out Monday morning at the abandoned home near San Pedro Dr. and Copper Ave. La Cueva High School student arrested on gun chargeAlbuquerque Fire Rescue said the house is no longer habitable. The property owner was not on scene and AFR said squatters were likely staying there. The arson division is investigating the cause of the fire.
  
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• NM Supreme Court: State Corrections Dept. violated inmate's due process right

  18-11-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) violated a prisoner’s right to procedural due process by prohibiting an appeal when it denied good time credits for the inmate completing a drug rehabilitation program. La Cueva High School student arrested on gun chargeThe department was ordered to award 30 days of good time to Donovan Houidobre for completing the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). He previousl
  
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• Two New Mexico cities ranked among America's 'Most Sinful', report finds

  18-11-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Everyone has their vices and although Las Vegas, NV, has the reputation of being "Sin City," many other U.S. cities hold their own in being sinful. WalletHub recently ranked 182 spots in the country that are no strangers to illicit activity.Both Albuquerque and Las Cruces made the list (No. 84 and 129, respectively). Each location was ranked on factors adding up to their Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses and Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness.Source: Wal
  
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• Two New Mexico cities ranked among America's 'Most Sinful'

  18-11-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Everyone has their vices and although Las Vegas, NV, has the reputation of being "Sin City," many other U.S. cities hold their own in being sinful. WalletHub recently ranked 182 spots in the country that are no strangers to illicit activity.Both Albuquerque and Las Cruces made the list (No. 84 and 129, respectively). Each location was ranked on factors adding up to their Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses and Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness.Source: Wal
  
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• Study: Minority-owned businesses thriving in New Mexico

  18-11-2024 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recent study ranked New Mexico is the eighth-best state where minority businesses are thriving. According to data from Lending Tree, 25% of businesses here in our state are minority-owned, and two-thirds have been operating for at least six years or more.New Mexico awards $4.3 million in grants to support outdoor recreation infrastructureNearly half of those businesses have $500,000 in revenue. Maryland ranked number one followed by Nebraska and the District of C
  
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• La Cueva High School student arrested on gun charge

  18-11-2024 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 14-year-old student was arrested on Monday and accused of bringing a gun to a school in Albuquerque, according to the District Attorney's Office.La Cueva High School went into shelter-in-place on Friday after the student allegedly was seen flashing a gun on campus, Principal Maurice Guerin wrote in a letter to parents last week. Officials said the student was detained and his backpack was searched.Story continues below
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• New traffic changes go into place as crews work on Bridge Boulevard

  18-11-2024 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A new traffic pattern is now in place at the intersection of Bridge Boulevard and Isleta Boulevard. The changes are due to the Bridge Boulevard Phase 2 Reconstruction Project in Albuquerque's South Valley, according to Bernalillo County.As part of the new pattern, Bridge Boulevard westbound will have a through lane in each direction. Southbound turns onto Isleta Boulevard are also allowed.Story continues below
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• Thousands of dollars worth of products stolen from ABQ dispensary; suspects sought

  18-11-2024 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a burglary at a dispensary in Albuquerque. Crime Stoppers has announced that they are accepting tips in the case.Crime Stoppers reported on November 10, two people broke into the BOGO Dispensary on Carlisle Boulevard and stole over $20,000 worth of products and cash. Pickup truck crashes through northeast Albuquerque pizza parlor windowIf anyone has information about this crime, they're asked to contact Crime Stoppers, anonymous
  
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• Valles Caldera resuming park entrance fees

  18-11-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Valles Caldera National Preserve will resuming collection park entrance fees beginning January 1, 2025. With the return of entrance fees, the National Park Service will eliminate separate fees for fishing in the park.
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  News: New Mexico’s struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease upCommunity: Tents, shopping carts, park use: Proposed rules could change how Albuquerque addresses the homeless crisisTrending: Mother
  
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• Jury selection scheduled for 1994 rape case

  18-11-2024 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in a trial for Gilbert Contreras, accused of a rape that occurred nearly 30 years ago.
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• Chilly with drier, dusty, & gusty conditions

  18-11-2024 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain and wet high-elevation snow from areas in-between The Organ Mountains to the far-Northeast Highlands has exited as with the latest low pressure system that's spinning east of The East Plains, it's still a little bit damp with breezy northwesterly winds in southeastern areas, while conditions are clearer, a little bit colder, and now windier elsewhere.Along with the precipitation that did fall earlier in eastern areas with temperatures mostly starting the 30s and 40
  
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• Man takes plea deal for killing couple in Albuquerque in 2018

  18-11-2024 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of killing an Albuquerque couple in their home and then using their car to flee the state learned his fate in court Monday after taking a plea deal. Richard Ross was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the killings six years ago. First-degree murder charges usually come with a sentence of 30 years to life, but after the plea deal, he will serve much less than that.“That's a total of 21 years in the Departmen
  
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• Man expected to take plea deal in 2018 double murder case

  18-11-2024 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection was scheduled Monday in the murder trial against Richard Ross, but Ross is now taking a plea deal in the case.
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  News: New Mexico’s struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease upCommunity: Tents, shopping carts, park use: Proposed rules could change how Albuquerque addresses the homeless crisisTrending: Mother seeks answers after son was killed in Albuquerque shooting
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• New Mexico awards $4.3 million in grants to support outdoor recreation infrastructure

  18-11-2024 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico is distributing $4.3 million in grant awards to support the design, construction, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure throughout the state.Story continues below
  News: New Mexico’s struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease upCommunity: Tents, shopping carts, park use: Proposed rules could change how Albuquerque addresses the homeless crisisTrending: Mother seeks answers after son was kille
  
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• Albuquerque Little Theatre introduces its Pocket Theatre

  18-11-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Albuquerque Little Theatre is aiming to provide a small stipend to artists who do shows at its Pocket Theatre. New Mexico’s struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease upThrough the initiative Albuquerque Little Theatre plans to pay each pocket performer a base of $25. Marketing Manager Christy Burbank says there will also be QR codes where audience members can essentially tip the actors if they enjoy the show. Those funds will be
  
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• Roswell police share details of officer-involved shooting, fiery crash during response

  18-11-2024 19:03 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting with the Roswell Police Department (RPD).RPD said 911 was contacted by a child around 7:30 a.m., and it led them to believe the child's father had a gun.RPD officers responded to the home on Oak Drive and encountered Timothy Riley, 30, who reportedly got into a vehicle in the driveway. Officers said they could also see children in the vehicle.
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• NMSP: Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting in Roswell

  18-11-2024 19:03 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating a shooting in Roswell. Limited details are available.NMSP reported an officer-involved shooting with the Roswell Police Department at 7 Oak Drive. The suspect was killed, and no officers were reported to be injured.If more information is released, it will be added to this article.
  
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• Applications open for Bank of America Student Leaders Internship Program

  18-11-2024 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bank of America Student Leaders Internship Program is a paid summer internship that helps connect New Mexico's youth to career opportunities.
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• NFL stars celebrate big plays with dance moves inspired by Trump

  18-11-2024 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Players across the NFL celebrated big plays Sunday with dance moves inspired by President-elect Trump.Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley and Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith all followed San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa in celebrating big plays with dances inspired by Trump.After a 23-yard touchdown, Bowers shook his arms and hips in the end zone similar to how Trump famously dances.Following the game, he told USA Today that he&rsq
  
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• How a 1966 wedding vinyl ended up at a Texas thrift store and found its way back home

  18-11-2024 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a reunion for the ages after a 1966 wedding record accidentally donated to an Austin thrift store is finally making its way back home.More than 58 years ago, Dr. Phil Schmidt and Donna Packer wed in Los Altos Hill, California on Aug. 21, 1966. Then college students, the Schmidts moved to Austin, where Phil taught at the University of Texas at Austin for more than 40 years.In March 2022, the Schmidts moved from their Austin home off Treadwell Boulevard, after living in
  
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• The Vortex Theatre presents: The Farolitos of Christmas

  18-11-2024 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is getting ready for the holiday's with its latest production, "The Farolitos of Christmas" by Rudolfo Anaya.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Supply shortage, City council, Drier and windier, Stop the violence, Duck drones

  18-11-2024 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Mother seeks answers after son was killed in Albuquerque shootingPickup truck crashes through northeast Albuquerque pizza parlor windowFuel reduction project planned for Sandia Ranger District2024 State volleyball champions crowned on SaturdaySpirit Airlines files for bankruptcyMoscow warns US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
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• Precipitation exiting New Mexico & colder air ahead

  18-11-2024 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain and wet high-elevation snow is still falling this morning from areas in-between The Organ Mountains to the far-Northeast Highlands as with the latest low pressure system that's spinning in The East Plains, it's relatively damp with breezy northwesterly winds in southeastern areas, while conditions are clearer, much colder, and calmer closer to The Four Corners.
  Along with the precipitation falling in eastern areas with temperatures mostly in the 30s and 40s, out to
  
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• Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 14

  18-11-2024 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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• New Mexico Tech continues wildlife research with taxidermy duck drones

  18-11-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Researchers at New Mexico Tech (NMT) are giving deceased birds new life using technology to study wildlife.“I had this idea for about more than a decade [ago] to basically convert the taxidermy birds into the flapping wing drones,” said Associate Professor Mustafa Hassanalian.Almost a year ago, the drones first took flight. Now, these taxidermy birds are taking their adventures to the water to study ducks and geese behavior without disturbing nature.
  
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• New Mexico's struggling with an IV fluid shortage; officials think it might ease up

  18-11-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hurricane Helene devastated areas along parts of the country's southeast coast in September and lasting effects have been felt all the way to New Mexico.Helene flooded a manufacturing plant in Western North Carolina that supplied hospitals from all around the country with IV fluid, creating a shortage affecting hospitals nationwide, including New Mexico. However, officials said that shortage is taking a positive turn."The supply disruption is beginning to end,&rdqu
  
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• Tents, shopping carts, park use: Proposed rules could change how Albuquerque addresses the homeless crisis

  18-11-2024 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque city councilor is looking to make big changes to how the city deals with the homeless crisis. Several resolutions could change rules about public camping, abandoned shopping carts, and the use of public parks."There have been children that have stepped on needles in parks," said Albuquerque City Councilor, Renee Grout. "They see people that are passed out in parks." APS students help collect pantry goods for McKinney-Vento ProgramAccording to
  
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• Jon Jones defends heavyweight title with third round KO

  18-11-2024 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jon Jones once again entered the octagon with a title on the line. He once again took home a belt.In the heavyweight title bout against Stipe Miocic on Saturday night, Jones won via knockout 4:29 into round three. Jones was able to connect on a spinning back kick that he said he trained three hours per week for several months."My mind was, Jon why not develop a technique that could stop any man? The spinning kick is a move that can drop an elephant if you do
  
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• Fuel reduction project planned for Sandia Ranger District

  18-11-2024 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A decision memo has been signed for a 'fuel reduction' project in Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties.The US Forest Service said the North Sandia Fuels Reduction Project will begin this fall, first with initial phrases.The project will target 2,965 acres in the Sandia Ranger District, and it's meant to maintain the forest's conditions. This means officials are trying to reduce wildfire risk and restore the area."The Forest Service thanks the public for their i
  
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• 3 hurt when plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event

  18-11-2024 04:23 via krqe.com
  
  POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Three people were hurt aboard a single-engine plane that crashed Sunday near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event, authorities said.At least two parked vehicles on the ground were struck when the Piper PA-32 crashed around 11:40 a.m. near the dragstrip in Pomona, about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Nobody on the ground was hurt.The crash happened while the plane was
  
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• Trump taps Brendan Carr to be FCC chairman

  18-11-2024 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President-elect Trump is tapping Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lead the agency.Trump said he first nominated Carr to the FCC in 2017 and he was confirmed unanimously by the Senate.“His current term runs through 2029 and, because of his great work, I will now be designating him as permanent Chairman,” Trump said Sunday. Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picksCarr was the FCC’s general counsel and the adviser to former FCC C
  
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• Lobo basketball falls to No. 22 St. John's

  18-11-2024 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team has lost for the first time the season. New Mexico fell 71-85 in Madison Square Garden to Rick Pitino and St. John's.The Lobos struggled to get going against a big Red Storm team. UNM was out-rebounded 32-49 and outscored in the paint 38-48."I thought their size, their strength, their physicality certainly broke open the game," said UNM head coach Richard Pitno. "At times we were able to get some stops, but just could not get r
  
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• 2024 State volleyball champions crowned on Saturday

  18-11-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The high school volleyball season wrapped up on Saturday at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Here is a look at scores and highlights from the championship matches.5ALas Cruces: 3 — La Cueva: 0
  25,14- 25-23, 25-11
  4A#1 St. Pius: 3 — #10 Artesia: 0
  25-16, 25-10, 25-11
  3A#1 St. Michael's: 000 — #3 Cobre: 000
  25-18, 25-9, 25-18
  2A#3 Mesilla Valley Christian: 1 — #2 Texico: 3
  23-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-10
  1A#3 Quemado: 3 — #1 Logan: 0
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• Albuquerque gathering advocates awareness for domestic violence while remembering those lost to it

  18-11-2024 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several residents and local organizations gathered in northeast Albuquerque this weekend to raise awareness about domestic violence.The "Stop the Violence, Break the Silence" gathering was hosted on San Mateo near Indian School on Sunday. Many people brought pictures of loved ones who were lost to domestic violence.Story continues below
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• Storm wraps up on Monday

  18-11-2024 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow will continue across New Mexico tonight. The state is expected to dry out tomorrow afternoon.
  The low pressure system continues to make its way towards New Mexico today. The moisture ahead of the low is causing widespread rain across southern and eastern New Mexico. The rain isstretching as far north as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The heaviest rainfall is currently in the southwest and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  The low is also brining snowfall to higher elevations. The sn
  
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• Elon Musk is hiring for DOGE. Here's the type of people he wants to recruit

  18-11-2024 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Just days after being tapped to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk is searching for "high-IQ" individuals willing to work long hours to join the taskforce. But the job may not come with a paycheck.
  President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will spearhead the new department during his administration.
  Despite its name, DOGE isn't an official government agency. Instead, it's a private initia
  
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