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• NMED using legal settlement funds to create mobile air monitoring lab

  03-01-2025 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is using money from a legal settlement to fund a new mobile air monitoring lab in a region that NMED says produces nearly 40% of the nation’s oil and has rising ozone levels.The $500,000 legal settlement between conservation group WildEarth Guardians, and OXY USA Inc., one of the largest oil and gas producers in the country, was a result of a lawsuit that addressed alleged emission violations at Oxy’s Tu
  
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• Marble Brewery announces new owners

  03-01-2025 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Marble Brewery announced a group led by New Mexico beer experts and Albuquerque residents finalized an agreement and secured funding to purchase the brewery.Once the sale is closed, former Santa Fe Brewing Company VP of Sales and Marketing, Jarrett Babincsak, and former Santa Fe Brewmaster, Bert Boyce, will be the new owners.Report: City of Albuquerque misused federal funds to give bonuses to high-ranking staff"Bert and I have long-admired Marble. We ar
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to fire at home in northwest Albuquerque

  03-01-2025 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a single-family dwelling in northwest Albuquerque on January 2, 2025, around 8:30 p.m.Story continues below
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  AFR arrived on scene and determined there was an active fire coming from t
  
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• Warm weekend and an incoming winter storm

  03-01-2025 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures across New Mexico continue to warm up through the afternoon. Additionally, a low pressure system early next week could be bringing the state some snow.
  An upper level ridge continues to amplify over New Mexico today. This ridge is associated with a high pressure system to the south of the state. This ridge is allowing temperatures across New Mexico to raise to record breaking levels. Western New Mexico has the best chance today of setting new records for high temperatures. These nea
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department speaks on 2024's holiday crime operation

  03-01-2025 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department discussed the results of its "2024 Holiday Tactical Plan" at its 12:30 p.m. press conference Friday afternoon. The tactical plan included operations conducted by the department during the holiday season – the busiest time for retail crime.During its 2024 Holiday Tactical Plan, the police department saw the following results:
  91 arrests33 felony shoplifting arrests25 misdemeanor shoplifting arrestsOther warrant, conspir
  
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• Man accused of murder to remain behind bars

  03-01-2025 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of killing another man over a motorcycle will be held behind bars while awaiting trial.
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  Samuel Jimenez Perez is accused of shooting and killing Rosendo Martinez at a home near
  
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• Man from Mexico sentenced for shooting at police drone, drug trafficking in Albuquerque, DOJ says

  03-01-2025 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from Mexico was sentenced to 117 months in prison and ordered to pay a $600 special assessment for shooting at an Albuquerque Police drone and drug trafficking, according to the Department of Justice.According to court documents, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department tracked Rogelio Rodriguez-Salas, 29, who had previously been deported and was illegally present in the United States, by using a drone while he was in possession of a s
  
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• Nearly 700 Party City store leases heading to auction

  03-01-2025 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) - Nearly 700 Party City store leases will be heading to auction next month, according to an announcement Friday.A&G Real Estate Partners, which is a real estate advisor to Party City Holdco Inc. (PCHI), announced plans to auction off 695 Party City store leases, a move that comes as the nearly 40-year-old retailer begins to wind down its operations.PCHI filed Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Dec. 21, citi
  
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• Ruidoso elk entangled with stool was freed

  03-01-2025 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An elk in Ruidoso, who got tangled with a chair stuck on its head, has been freed, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Thursday, Jan. 2.As KTSM previously reported, a cow elk with a metal stool hanging from her neck was found in Ruidoso, but the department said the animal was able to move around, eat and drink.Story continues below
  Community: Bernalillo County Animal Care entering 2025 on a high noteDon't Miss: How Ski Santa Fe is managing wit
  
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• Albuquerque Police investigating crash involving stolen motorcycle

  03-01-2025 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Albuquerque Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle that happened Thursday night.Police said a driver of a white Scion 4-door sedan was making an eastbound turn onto Holly Avenue NE after traveling southbound on San Pedro Drive NE when a black motorcycle that was traveling northbound on San Pedro Drive NE through the intersection collided with it. Truck crashes into Albuquerque home damaging gas, electric, and structureThe driver o
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest one murder suspect, searching for a second

  03-01-2025 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of two suspects in an Albuquerque murder has been arrested. Thursday afternoon police say 22-year-old Javier Irigoyen was arrested in connection to the shooting.
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  Community: Bernalillo County Animal Care entering 2025 on a high noteDon't Miss: How Ski Santa Fe is managing with low snowfallTrending: First Albuquerque baby born in 2025 a surprise to parentsNews: VIDEO: SFPD drone program helps catch suspected car thief in minutes
  
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• NMSU MBB opens conference play with 75-71 victory

  03-01-2025 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Men's Basketball team opened up Conference USA play with a 75-71 win over Sam Houston on Thursday. The Aggies led at the break 38-30 at the Pan Am, but the 2nd half would get a little interesting. Sports Desk: UNM MBB gears up for The Pit’s 1,000th gameSam Houston locked down on defense and started to get some point production in the 2nd half. The Bearkats led with under 5-minutes to play in the game, but the Aggies would clos
  
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• Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel

  03-01-2025 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition.“We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity to keep leading the fight on behalf of America’s national interests,” Biden said in a statement. “As a committee of national security and trade experts across the executive branch determined, this acquisition would place one of Ame
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Misused funds, Moccia fired, Mild weather, BCSO open space, Recovering dove

  03-01-2025 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Truck crashes into Albuquerque home damaging gas, electric, and structureBernalillo County gives update on speed cameras1 dead after being struck by train in GallupWhat’s happening around New Mexico January 3–9MDC investigating second inmate death since SaturdaySports Desk: UNM MBB gears up for The Pit’s 1,000th gameChick-fil-A celebrates the New Year with fan-favorite menu comebacks
  Friday's Five Facts[1] Report: CABQ misused federal funds to give bonuses
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico January 3–9

  03-01-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from January 3–9.Albuquerque
  January 3 ABQ Artwalk – Kick off the new year with a series of new exhibits, performances, and markets. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m.January 3 First Fridays Comedy Contest – Ten of ABQ's hottest up-and-coming comedians duke it out to see who is crowned this month's funniest comedian. This event is from 8 to 10 p.m.January 3 Winter Break Activities – Join Creativity War
  
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• Dry & warmer before some New Mexico snow & cold

  03-01-2025 13:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer winds for most and slightly lower temperatures are starting off across the majority of the region, except for parts of the Rio Grande Valley to southern areas, which are starting off slightly milder than yesterday morning because of slightly stronger northerly winds which are mixing the air around along the valley floors a little bit more. Record to near-record warmth will develop with the ridge of high pressure to the south allowing for dry air in place while st
  
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• Warmer before wintry weather moves into New Mexico

  03-01-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Much warmer weather has returned to New Mexico today. This will stick around through Saturday as cooler air will move in starting Sunday and a chance for wintry weather next week.Parts of eastern New Mexico were as much as 30° warmer Thursday afternoon compared to Wednesday. Highs climbed into the 60s across most of New Mexico, with 50s in the northern part of the state, and a few 70s in southeast New Mexico. This stretch of warmer weather will continue into Friday, despite another cold morn
  
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• 1 dead after being struck by train in Gallup

  03-01-2025 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is dead following a train crash in Gallup Thursday evening. Gallup police said officers responded to the intersection of Second Street and Highway 66 around 5 p.m., where they found one person had been struck by a train. MDC investigating second inmate death in span of a weekTrain services in the area have been temporarily suspended while police investigate.
  
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• Report: City of Albuquerque misused federal funds to give bonuses to high-ranking staff

  03-01-2025 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new Office of the Inspector General report alleges that the city paid out federal COVID-19 relief money to high-ranking city employees instead of childcare providers that it was meant for. The bonuses range from $4,000 to $22,000.In 2021, the Federal Government signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) aimed at assisting local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city of Albuquerque applied for funding through a series of 21 grants filed to the E
  
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• ABQ BioPark working to restore Socorro Dove population

  03-01-2025 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a bird species that has been extinct in the wild for years, but thanks to the Albuquerque BioPark, the Socorro Dove could soon be making it's way back to its natural habitat.Story continues below
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• MDC investigating second inmate death since Saturday

  03-01-2025 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Metropolitan Detention Center said another inmate died at their facility. MDC said 41-year-old Raymond Mills was booked on Wednesday and moved into medical housing. They said on Thursday morning he had a medical emergency and died despite life-saving efforts. Albuquerque city councilors propose ordinance to address housing crisisThe Office of the Medical Investigator is working to determine the official cause of death while the Bernalillo County Sheriff'
  
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• MDC investigating second inmate death in span of a week

  03-01-2025 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Metropolitan Detention Center said another inmate died at their facility. MDC said 41-year-old Raymond Mills was booked on Wednesday and moved into medical housing. They said on Friday morning he had a medical emergency and died despite life-saving efforts.Albuquerque city councilors propose ordinance to address housing crisisThe Office of the Medical Investigator is working to determine the official cause of death while the Bernalillo County Sheriff's O
  
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• Bernalillo County gives update on speed cameras

  03-01-2025 04:08 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly four months into its effort to slow down speeding drivers with new cameras, Bernalillo County said it's already written tens of thousands of tickets. The county installed six cameras in August, mainly focused around the South Valley.Story continues below
  Community: Bernalillo County Animal Care entering 2025 on a high noteDon't Miss: How Ski Santa Fe is managing with low snowfallTrending: First Albuquerque baby born in 2025 a surprise to parents
  
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• Sports Desk: UNM MBB gears up for The Pit's 1,000th game

  03-01-2025 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM Men's Basketball team is back in Albuquerque hosting another conference game, but Friday night's game will be special as it marks the program's 1,000th game to be played inside of the Pit."It's the reason I took the job. I experienced it in an Elite 8 game in 2005, and I just saw the passion from the community. The Pit means a lot to people and we understand that and don't take it lightly. So, there has been a lot of good basketball in here", said UN
  
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• First artwalk of 2025 happening on Friday in Albuquerque

  03-01-2025 03:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first Albuquerque artwalk of the year is set to kick off Friday night. Every month, the city features a new Mexican artist. This month, Ben Harrison will be doing a live figure drawing.
  The free event starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. in downtown Albuquerque.Check out these vendors and events:
  OffCenter, 808 Park Ave. SWOT Circus Art Gallery, 709 Central Ave.Safe House Distillery, 616 Gold Ave. SWCafe Entropy, 517 Central Ave. NWRed Door Brewing, 509 C
  
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• City to turn on HAWK signal for pedestrians in Uptown

  03-01-2025 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The work is almost done. The city is getting ready to turn on one of Albuquerque’s most unique and least-known traffic signals in one of the busiest areas of town. So, will it work to make the road safer?Story continues below
  Community: Bernalillo County Animal Care entering 2025 on a high noteDon't Miss: How Ski Santa Fe is managing with low snowfallTrending: First Albuquerque baby born in 2025 a surprise to parentsNews: VIDEO: SFPD drone program helps cat
  
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• Albuquerque city councilors propose ordinance to address housing crisis

  03-01-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A pair of city councilors is looking to address Albuquerque's housing crisis, by easing restrictions on housing developments in some parts of town.Story continues below
  Community: Bernalillo County Animal Care entering 2025 on a high noteDon't Miss: How Ski Santa Fe is managing with low snowfallTrending: First Albuquerque baby born in 2025 a surprise to parentsNews: VIDEO: SFPD drone program helps catch suspected car thief in minutes
  Councilor Joaquin
  
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• Warm weather sticks around through Saturday

  03-01-2025 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  Much warmer weather has returned to New Mexico today. This will stick around through Saturday as cooler air will move in starting Sunday and a chance for wintry weather next week.Parts of eastern New Mexico were as much as 30° warmer Thursday afternoon compared to Wednesday. Highs climbed into the 60s across most of New Mexico, with 50s in the northern part of the state, and a few 70s in southeast New Mexico. This stretch of warmer weather will continue into Friday, despite another cold morn
  
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• Truck crashes into Albuquerque home damaging gas, electric, and structure

  03-01-2025 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A truck plowing through an Albuquerque home tore through a gas line and knocked out electricity. That's not only left a family without their car but a place to stay.
  What started as a low-key New Year's Day for an Albuquerque family near Unser and McMahon quickly turned into the unexpected. "It was just the loudest crash like I thought something landed on our house or there was like a bunch of balloons. I was thinking did a gondola take off our roof? It was
  
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