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• New Mexico spot named OpenTable's 2024 'Top 100 Restaurants'

  22-11-2024 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's no great revelation that New Mexico is home to amazing dining experiences. One Santa Fe spot got recognized in OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2024.Geronimo currently holds a 4.9-star rating on OpenTable based on 12,615 reviews, the majority of which being 5-star ratings. The site says the restaurant "has established a reputation as THE place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicit
  
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• Over 20,000 New Mexico households may be eligible for disaster food assistance

  22-11-2024 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 23,430 households in New Mexico may be eligible for food assistance. The USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) aims to help those affected by severe storms and flooding by providing financial assistance after times of emergency.The program applies to people who may not have been eligible for SNAP assistance otherwise. To be eligible for the program, community
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest teen accused of pointing gun at officers

  22-11-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 17-year-old ended up in handcuffs after Albuquerque police said he pointed a gun at officers. Police encountered the teen last Thursday on Central Ave. and Vermont St. last week after receiving reports of a suspicious person with a gun.New Mexico State Police arrest man accused of stealing U-Haul, motorcycle insideThe teen took off running and flashed the gun at one point. The officers eventually found the teen with the fully loaded gun still in his p
  
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• Operation Clean Sweep: 12 fugitives arrested in Santa Fe County

  22-11-2024 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – In a coordinated law enforcement effort, labeled "Operation Clean Sweep," 12 fugitives were arrested in Santa Fe County. According to the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD), the operation included recovering illegal narcotics and getting a loaded handgun out of a wanted felon's possession.The following offenders were arrested during the operation:
  Miguel RomeroJesus AlvidrezJerome GuruleManuelito Urioste-SalazarDavid LizerMichael RoibalJuan Montoya
  
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• Man found guilty of robbing three Albuquerque Ross stores

  22-11-2024 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was found guilty of robbing three Ross stores in 2022, the Department of Justice announced Friday.According to court documents and evidence, Jason Pete Roper, 45, robbed three separate Ross locations between August 14 and September 8, 2022. In each incident, Roper approached the checkout counters with small items before pulling out a silver and black handgun and demanding money from multiple registers. The total amount
  
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• Albuquerque man facing gun and drug charges

  22-11-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is behind bars after New Mexico State Police said he was found with firearms and drugs. For the last two months, NMSP has been investigating the sale of illegal drugs in southeast Albuquerque. Earlier this week, state police searched a home near Wyoming Blvd. and Zuni Rd. making contact with Bradley Keon Butler.New Mexico State Police arrest man accused of stealing U-Haul, motorcycle insidePolice said Butler had four AR-15-style rifle
  
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• City of Albuquerque to raise golf course fees for first time since 2019

  22-11-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Golfers will have to pay a little more when playing at city-owned courses. Starting December 1, green fees at Ladera, Los Altos, Puerto del Sol, and Arroyo del Oso will cost $1 more per round.The City of Albuquerque says the higher price will offset rising operations costs for factors like sand, seed, fertilizer, and fuel. This is the first increase in the city's green fees in more than five years. The last price increase happened in July 2019, when prices w
  
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• University of New Mexico Children's Hospital to host diaper drive at UNM vs. Gonzaga game

  22-11-2024 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With thousands of people expected to watch the University of New Mexico Lobo Women's Basketball team take on Gonzaga University this Sunday, UNM Children's Hospital is taking the opportunity to make a positive change in the community. The hospital will be collecting diaper donations from community members at The Pit during the game on Sunday, Nov. 24. Department of Housing and Urban Development opens new C.A.R.E. Center in AlbuquerqueAttendees are encouraged
  
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• Bernalillo County Animal Care Services begins reconstruction phase after discovery of mold

  22-11-2024 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –Remediation work has been completed at Bernalillo County Animal Care Services and Resource Center after the discovery of black mold in some areas of the facility.Over the last several weekends, contractors removed contaminated materials from two kennel areas: the main adoption hallway and surrounding rooms. Additionally, all the spaces were cleaned, disinfected, and fogged for approximately 24-48 hours. All air tests came back clear, the county said on
  
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• Department of Housing and Urban Development opens new C.A.R.E. Center in Albuquerque

  22-11-2024 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a HUD C.A.R.E. Center in Albuquerque in hopes of enhancing its customer service model and hiring more people who are eligible for HUD services. The C.A.R.E. Center, which stands for the Customer Assistance and Resident Engagement Center, is the second one of its kind, with four centers total set to soon be open in the United States. Bernalillo County Animal Care Services begins reconstru
  
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• Former emergency dispatcher in Las Cruces accused of making terroristic threats

  22-11-2024 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) –A former emergency dispatcher for the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) was charged with making multiple terroristic threats against county facilities and employees via Facebook posts, according to the Department of Justice.Jason Rivera, 53, of Las Cruces, appeared before a federal judge and will remain in custody pending a detention hearing, which has been set for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.Story continues below
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• New Mexico State Police arrest man accused of stealing U-Haul, motorcycle inside

  22-11-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested Jeremy Gonzales, 37, accused of stealing a U-Haul and a motorcycle inside of it. NMSP says its Automatic License Plate Recognition system helped officers identify the stolen U-Haul and arrest Gonzales.
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  News: Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favorsEducation: Despite hot classroom complaints, Albuquerque parents want school calendar to stay the sameNews: Driver arre
  
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• Precipitation coming next week

  22-11-2024 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  Clear skies and warmer weather are going to be seen across New Mexico today. This warming trend will continue through the weekend.
  A ridge of high pressure is still over New Mexico today. This high pressure is assisting in sinking and warming the air across the state. Low's in the morning are still a little bit chilly. However, the days are warming right up to near/ slightly above average temperatures.
  Starting tomorrow the ridge of high pressure will begin to flatten. This is due to a trough of
  
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• Man accused in shooting that led to APD Chief's crash remains in custody

  22-11-2024 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of a shooting that Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said caused him to take off and crash into a car was back in court, appealing the decision to keep him behind bars while awaiting trial.
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• New Mexico student doctor indicted in federal court on child pornography charges

  22-11-2024 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A student doctor in Albuquerque appeared in federal court on Friday and was charged by indictment with production and possession of child pornography. Kevin Weiss, 28, will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. According to the indictment, between approximately June 2020 to Feb. 2024, Weiss allegedly used a minor under 18 years of age to produce child pornography of the minor. He is also accused of knowingly possessing
  
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• Gingerbread Southwest contest and auction returns

  22-11-2024 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gingerbread Southwest is back this holiday season, offering locals a chance to meet Santa and take part in a gingerbread contest and auction. The event will be December 6, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Sid Cutter Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park.
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• New Mexico awards $5.4M to rural healthcare organizations

  22-11-2024 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four rural healthcare organizations in New Mexico will receive a combined $5.4 million from the state's Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring health services closer to New Mexicans in underserved areas. This is the first allocation from the $46 million fund approved during the 2024 legislative session.Story continues below
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• Clonazepam tablets recalled over 'life-threatening' label mistake

  22-11-2024 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — A popular anxiety drug is being recalled over a 'life-threatening' label mistake.In a recall alert for certain lots of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, the company that produces the tablets has said the medication is mislabeled with the incorrect strength on the carton. The mistake could lead to patients taking incorrect dosages, which could be "life-threatening" for some.According to the Cleveland Clinic, Clonazepam tablets treat seizures and can also be used to treat pan
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Man sentenced, APS survey, Warmer weekend, Fire recovery, Movie connection

  22-11-2024 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favorsWhat’s happening around New Mexico November 22-28Volunteers look to composting toilets as option for lack of public restroomsFamily speaks out as search continues for suspect in fatal Santa Fe hit and runABQ BioPark introduces three Bennett’s wallabiesSecond half run lifts Lobos over Grambling StatePassengers duct tape unruly man who tried to open door on American Airlines plane
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• What's happening around New Mexico November 22-28

  22-11-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 22-28.Albuquerque
  November 22 All About Birds with the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico – This event at the Downtown Public Library begins at 4:00 p.m.November 22-23 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.November 23 Red Carpet, Red Kettle – Kick off the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign at the Albuquerque L
  
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• Cloudier ahead, mild for now, & breezier

  22-11-2024 12:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cold and dry air is once again the big weather story this morning in The Land of Enchantment, as well as The Four Corners, accompanied with mostly clear skies, as well as mostly calm winds, as morning low temperatures, despite being slightly higher than yesterday morning for most, especially in eastern areas, are ranging from the high single digits for a few of the northwestern communities to the 40s in southern areas.Afternoon temperatures will be on the rebound even m
  
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• ABQ BioPark introduces three Bennett's wallabies

  22-11-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark has added a new species that has joined the Western gray kangaroos and emus. Zoo officials welcomed three male Bennett's wallabies, named Cheddar, Tapioca, and Logan. Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underwayAlthough wallabies are smaller than most kangaroos, they are also in the marsupial family known as macropods, which means large foot. The ABQ BioPark said the new species can be seen exploring the habitat with emus Beak
  
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• A warming trend started today and continues into the weekend

  22-11-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  A warming trend started today that will continue through the weekend. Our weather becomes a little more unsettled early next week with rain and snow chances in northern New Mexico.After another cold start to the day Thursday morning, a warming trend started this afternoon. High temperatures were over 15° warmer in parts of New Mexico with sunny, dry, and calm weather. This warming trend is going to continue into the weekend, with this warming trend peaking either Saturday or Sunday.Our weath
  
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• Volunteers look to composting toilets as option for lack of public restrooms in Albuquerque

  22-11-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to expand the number of public restrooms in the metro, a volunteer group is discussing the idea of installing composting toilets in the areas of town that need it most."Everybody has to use the bathroom," said Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man shares his personal connection to Disney's 'Out of My Mind'

  22-11-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is opening up about how a new movie with a Santa Fe connection hits home, tackling a topic he hasn't seen yet in a Disney film.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatal shooting during drug deal

  22-11-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man learns his fate after admitting to a fatal shooting at an Albuquerque motel. It was a case of a drug deal gone wrong that happened in April of last year. "The plea has a maximum of 8 years and I'm gonna give you the maximum of 8 years," said Judge Stanley Whitaker to Jose Fitzpatrick.
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• Second half run lifts Lobos over Grambling State

  22-11-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While the first half was only a difference of four points, the Lobo men's basketball game against Grambling State ended in a 22-point New Mexico win. The difference came from a stern talking to from head coach Richard Pitino during halftime."I think they understood the message that we just needed to play with a way better effort and intensity than we were doing," Pitino said in a post game press conference. "We were way, way better coming out of the locker r
  
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• Pecos pupfish proposed for Endangered Species Act protection

  22-11-2024 04:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The feds are proposing protections for a tiny desert-dwelling fish native to the Pecos River basin of New Mexico. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced plans to list the Pecos pupfish as a threatened species. Pupfish are less than two inches long and their colors vary from gray, brown, to iridescent blue.Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underwayThe Center for Biological Diversity said conservationists petitioned for pupfish protection almos
  
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• Despite hot classroom complaints, Albuquerque parents want school calendar to stay the same

  22-11-2024 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every year, summer heat makes the start of Albuquerque's school year uncomfortable for kids in a lot of classrooms. But faced with an option to try to solve that problem parents are saying "no way." Story continues below
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• Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underway

  22-11-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – They hope it will be a hub for arts and entertainment, new jobs, and new housing. Six years in the making, Santa Fe's much anticipated Midtown re-development is close to its first phase of work. "We sort of saw the opportunity to acquire these buildings and do something adaptive; very sustainable, so we're not knocking anything down, we're renovating all these buildings, and essentially making lemonade out of old lemons," said Phillip Gesue, real estate de
  
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• Investigators: Human remains found in Jal were bought online

  22-11-2024 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – After an investigation into human remains found on a property in Jal, officials said they were purchased online. The Office of the Medical Investigator confirmed that there were seven skulls found on the property that had ornamental pieces embedded or carved in them. They said the decorations originated outside the United States.New Mexico Department of Public Safety requests money for ‘safety overhaul’The remains will be cremated.
  
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• Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument reopens to visitors in New Mexico

  22-11-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time in more than four years, visitors stepped foot in the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Thursday. The monument is home to cone-shaped tent rock formations that came from volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago."This is my first time here, and I've been waiting for it to reopen and really thought it would never reopen. And it's been an extraordinary walk up through this canyon and up to the top of the plateau.&nbs
  
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• Family speaks out as search continues for suspect in fatal Santa Fe hit and run

  22-11-2024 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been more than a month since 43-year-old Monique Maes was killed in a hit-and-run, just minutes from her home, as she was walking with her two children. And the search for the driver who hit all three of them continues.Story continues below
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• Ruidoso businesses recovering from fires and flooding but challenges remain

  22-11-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – After devastating fires and flooding, the village of Ruidoso said business is slowly returning to normal but there are still many hurdles ahead. During the summer, businesses saw as much as a 90% drop in sales. The village chamber of commerce said some businesses had to close their doors. "We lost a few members that just couldn't make it through the fire season. The ones that closed down closed down quickly," said Deborah Douds, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerc
  
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• Warmer weather continues through the weekend

  22-11-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  A warming trend started today that will continue through the weekend. Our weather becomes a little more unsettled early next week with rain and snow chances in northern New Mexico.
  After another cold start to the day Thursday morning, a warming trend has started this afternoon. High temperatures are over 15° warmer in parts of New Mexico with sunny, dry, and calm weather. This warming trend is going to continue into the weekend, with this warming trend peaking either Saturday or Sunday.
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