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• New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates convictions of man for brutal rape in 2014

  06-02-2025 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than a decade after a horrific crime, New Mexico's Supreme Court is upholding a decades-long sentence for a convicted rapist who almost killed his victim.Story continues below
  Crime: Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug chargesNew Mexico: Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the United StatesDon't Miss: Crayola brings back 8 retired colors: Here’s what they are
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• Albuquerque Community Safety meets with public for feedback

  06-02-2025 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of the Albuquerque Community Service department stopped in for a cup of coffee Thursday morning and they invited members of the community to come in and talk with them. ACS helps manage calls involving individuals in crisis, with mental and behavioral health issues.Discounted Uber rides available for Sunday’s big game in 3 New Mexico counties"This event allows us the opportunity to connect with members of the general public and be able to hear
  
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• Las Cruces police investigating claims that man got sick from fentanyl-laced drink

  06-02-2025 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police detectives are investigating allegations that a 20-year-old man was hospitalized after drinking a fentanyl-laced drink.Police said they received a report Tuesday that the man became sick from a drink that was allegedly delivered from a local fast-food restaurant.
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  Crime: Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug chargesNew Mexico: Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in th
  
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• Bill aims to improve telecommunications near New Mexico's southern border

  06-02-2025 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill to improve telecommunications in border communities has cleared its first legislative hurdle. SB 51 would set aside $3 million to build cell and radio towers in Luna, Hidalgo, and Doña Ana counties. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte), said those areas struggle with reliable service even during emergencies.Senate Finance Committee weighs proposed behavioral health packageOne rancher described a recent challenge he had after he
  
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• Police arrest 3rd suspect in courtroom brawl in Albuquerque

  06-02-2025 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another person accused of being involved in last week's courtroom brawl in Albuquerque has been arrested. The fight happened at a district court hearing for Alexander Ortiz who is accused of a murder in January 2024. Surveillance video showed a man jump over from the gallery while a second man followed behind him. Both males can be seen fighting with Ortiz. The video later showed a woman grabbing a chair and hitting Ortiz and a Metropolitan Detenti
  
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• Woman accused of human trafficking in Albuquerque arrested

  06-02-2025 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman accused of operating a stash house for migrants in Albuquerque was arrested in Oklahoma City. Border Patrol agents said Yajair Lizzet Lara of working with a human trafficking organization and charging migrants half a million dollars to smuggle them from Mexico to New Mexico.Duo arrested for trying to flee from officers at Albuquerque gas station, NMSP saysLara is being transported to Albuquerque, where she faces federal charges for human smuggling.
  
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• 8 cattle killed in Moriarty truck crash

  06-02-2025 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) –  A semi-truck rollover crash left eight cattle dead Wednesday night in Moriarty.The crash happened around 11 p.m. on Interstate 40 at mile marker 197, according to the City of Moriarty Fire Department. The driver and 35 other cattle were able to get out of the truck safely.Story continues below
  Crime: Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug chargesNew Mexico: Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the Uni
  
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• Sports reporter dies while in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

  06-02-2025 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- A Kansas City news station is mourning the loss of one of its sports anchors who died while in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX.Adan Manzano died on Wednesday in New Orleans while on assignment for both Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, KGKC-TV said in a news release.KGKC did not say how Manzano died, but said they are cooperating with law enforcement as the death is investigated.
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• 7 key tax terms you should know

  06-02-2025 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The U.S. tax code may be notoriously complex, but understanding some basic terms can help you breeze through your tax return in no time.According to the Tax Foundation's 2024 tax literacy poll, only 2% of respondents had "proficient" tax knowledge. Most of those surveyed did not know or were not sure of basic tax concepts related to income tax filing.Here are some tax terms you should know.IRS unveils 2025 income tax brackets: Where do you fall?Tax liabilityYour tax liabilit
  
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• FAA bars helicopters, planes from sharing air space over Potomac

  06-02-2025 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) —  Helicopters and airplanes are no longer allowed to share air space over the Potomac River near busy Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration announced after a deadly Jan. 29 mid-air collision there killed 67 people.The swath of airspace over the river will be reserved for airplanes, albeit with exceptions, the FAA said in a Temporary Flying Restriction posted Tuesday.If a medical, police, military or presidential helicopter must fly in that spa
  
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• 'I'm Michael Jordan's son': Bodycam video shows Marcus Jordan's arrest in Florida

  06-02-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — Bodycam footage shows the moments Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested near Orlando on DUI and drug charges.  Jordan, 34, was charged with DUI with property damage, possession of cocaine, and resisting an officer after he allegedly fled a traffic stop conducted by another law enforcement agency on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Officers booked Jordan into Orange County jail in Florida.  According to arrest reports, officers found Jordan's blue Lamb
  
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• Warming through the weekend

  06-02-2025 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  New Mexico continues to heat up this afternoon. Above average temperatures expected to continue through early next week.
  A backdoor cold front moved through northeastern New Mexico last night. This front knocked down temperatures in the northeast this afternoon. Clayton is forecasted to be nearly 10 degrees cooler today than yesterday. Despite this cooldown, the northeast is still well above seasonable averages. As is the rest of New Mexico this afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
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• Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug charges

  06-02-2025 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the men accused in the shooting and killing of an 11-year-old boy outside of Isotopes Park in 2023 was in federal court Thursday for separate drug charges.
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  Community: Sandia Peak Ski Area is temporarily closingCrime: Albuquerque business takes matters into their own hands when it comes to shopliftersPodcast: What’s Behind The Dip In Fentanyl Overdose Deaths?Investigation: ‘We held people accountable’: Chief take
  
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• Man pleads no contest to 2021 Albuquerque murder

  06-02-2025 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of a 2021 Albuquerque murder took a plea deal in court Thursday, pleading no contest to a second degree murder charge.Rio Rancho police accepting applications for Citizens’ Police AcademyPolice say Dylan Wolfe shot and killed Edward Purviss III in a motel room in northeast Albuquerque in April 2021. Detectives said that Wolfe owed Purviss money for drugs and set up another purchase to kill Purviss. Police say interviews with associates, c
  
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• Patrick Mahomes pushes for WNBA, NBA team in Kansas City

  06-02-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the past few months, the talks of bringing a WNBA team to Kansas City have gained a lot of traction, with no sign of slowing down.
  The idea of bringing team to KC started after Patrick Mahomes expressed his desire for it back in October.
  He doubled down on his stance Thursday, during the Chiefs final press conference of Super Bowl week before taking the field on Sunday.Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt seeking redemption with Super Bowl"I think it would be amazing, you see how K
  
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• Cracker Barrel calls out Waffle House over egg surcharge: 'Nothing hospitable about that'

  06-02-2025 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Cracker Barrel looks to be wooing Waffle House’s breakfast crowd with a new deal for loyal customers.The company announced Thursday that members of its Cracker Barrel Rewards program who order egg dishes through Wednesday, Feb. 12, will earn double points — or “pegs,” as Cracker Barrel calls them — which can be redeemed for future food or retail purchases.In a statement shared with Nexstar, a Cracker Barrel spokesperson suggested that its new egg d
  
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• Nearly a third of those in ICE custody have criminal convictions, DHS says

  06-02-2025 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Data from the Department of Homeland Security indicates that nearly 30% of those in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody have criminal convictions.In addition, just over 33% have a final order of removal.Judge cements block on Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenshipIn the wake of President Donald Trump's actions to make good on campaign promises of mass deportations, there are currently more than 41,000 people in ICE custody. Most are housed in an area
  
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• Discounted Uber rides available for Sunday's big game in 3 New Mexico counties

  06-02-2025 18:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The "Take a Ride on Us" program will be offering discounted Uber rides for football fans planning to celebrate the big game Sunday. The offer will be available to residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties.Story continues below
  Community: Sandia Peak Ski Area is temporarily closingCrime: Albuquerque business takes matters into their own hands when it comes to shopliftersPodcast: What’s Behind The Dip In Fentanyl Overdose Deaths?Investigat
  
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• Irv Gotti, producer and Murder Inc. Records founder, dies at 54

  06-02-2025 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Irv Gotti, famed music producer and founder of Murder Inc. Records, who helped launch the careers of such artists as Ashanti, Ja Rule and DMX, has died at 54.Def Jam Recordings, Murder Inc.'s parent label, confirmed Gotti's passing on Wednesday night.
  "Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti," the Instagram post read. "His contributions at Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in part
  
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• Sanders: 'What Musk is doing is illegal'

  06-02-2025 17:55 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday said some of the bold steps that billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has taken to tackle waste in the federal government are “illegal.”"Nothing wrong with looking for waste in the kinds of bureaucracy that exist. I think we can do a whole lot to get rid of the waste, the fraud, the excessive bureaucracy that exists in government — especially, by the way, in the Defense Department,” Sanders told CNN’s Anderso
  
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• Second type of bird flu found in US dairy cows

  06-02-2025 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department officials said Wednesday.The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle at least twice. Experts said it raises new questions about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections in animals and the people who work closely with th
  
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• Trump doubles down on Gaza Strip idea, says no US soldiers would be needed

  06-02-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his proposal for the U.S. to take control of the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, despite pushback from Arab leaders and some Republicans, arguing it would not require American troops.The president in an early Thursday post on Truth Social expanded on his idea first laid out Tuesday, making clear he was serious about the idea after some advisers sought to clarify or temper aspects of the proposal.Trump claimed Israel would turn over Gaza to the
  
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• 2nd victim dies after shooting at Ohio cosmetics facility; suspect due in court Thursday

  06-02-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A second person has died after a gunman opened fire in a cosmetics facility in New Albany, Ohio, late on Tuesday night.The Franklin County coroner said Shakhar Chapagai, 30, was pronounced dead at 10:33 p.m. Wednesday at a Columbus hospital. The identity of the first victim, who was found dead at the KCD/One facility when law enforcement arrived on the scene, has yet to be released.The accused shooter, Bruce Reginald Foster III, is due in court Thursday afternoon.Br
  
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• Trump attends bipartisan National Prayer Breakfast, a decadeslong Washington tradition

  06-02-2025 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that his relationship with religion had “changed” after a pair of failed assassination attempts last year, as he advocated at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol for Americans to “bring God back into our lives.”Trump joined a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. He is also speaking at a separate prayer breakfa
  
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• Crayola brings back 8 retired colors: Here's what they are

  06-02-2025 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – Crayola is going back to the drawing board with its latest collection: The brand, which marketed its first box of crayons in 1903, is bringing back a special assortment of retired colors for the first time in its 122-year history.In a press release, Crayola said the decision was prompted by popular demand for the return of certain shades.(Crayola)"Over the years, the company has received an outpouring of fan requests to bring back some of their retired favorites, especially since
  
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• Southern California community is sliding toward the ocean, NASA data shows: 'Human life and infrastructure at risk'

  06-02-2025 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – New research from NASA shows that California's Palos Verdes Peninsula, an area in Los Angeles County which is home to cities like Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and San Pedro, is shifting toward the ocean.Data from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory airborne radar shows that the residential area shifted toward the Pacific Ocean as much as 4 inches — per week — during a four-week period last fall.Data from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laborato
  
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• A dozen West Point cadet clubs ordered to disband, all others paused

  06-02-2025 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, has ordered a dozen cadet extracurricular and social clubs to immediately and permanently "cease all activities," with all affected groups centered on gender, race and ethnicity, the school acknowledged Wednesday.A memo dated Feb. 4 and signed by Chad Foster, deputy commandant at West Point, directed the clubs to immediately disband; cancel any trips, meetings, events, and other activities, and "unpublish, deactivate, archive, or o
  
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• Does DOGE have your personal information?

  06-02-2025 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Current and former officials have been raising the alarm after a team led by Elon Musk was granted access to the Treasury's payment systems, which include sensitive data on millions of Americans.The White House says that Musk, a South African tech billionaire, has a security clearance to access the system; however, the agency typically restricts access to a very small number of senior personnel because of the sensitivity of the information.What is DOGE?President Donald Trump
  
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• AFR: Structure fire in southwest Albuquerque, one person deceased

  06-02-2025 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews responded to a structure fire in southwest Albuquerque Thursday and one civilian is confirmed deceased. Soaring egg prices impacting New Mexico’s restaurantsAFR says crews responded to a fire near Central and Old Coors around 6:30 a.m. and reported smoke and fire coming from a shed behind a residence. Officials say the fire was brought under control within 19 minutes. One civilian was confirmed deceased from their inj
  
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• Feature film 'Protector' filming in Las Cruces

  06-02-2025 15:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office is announcing the feature film, "Protector" is filming in Las Cruces through February.Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the United StatesThe film is written by Bob Seob Mun, directed by Adrian Grunberg and features Milla Jovovich. The story follows a former military mother who returns home seeking a new start with her daughter. After a human trafficking syndicate comes into their world, the mother must use her ski
  
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• New NASA imagery shows large asteroid that could impact Earth in 2032

  06-02-2025 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small but significant chance of impacting planet Earth in seven years.The animation, provided by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), shows the path of a 130- to 300-foot-wide asteroid — named 2024 YR4 — having a more than 1% chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.“ Currently, no other known large asteroids have an impact probability above 1%,&r
  
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• Does New Mexico have good cities for football fans?

  06-02-2025 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The big game is right around the corner and people all around the country will be tuning in to watch. But, certain cities my offer a better experience for football fans than others. WalletHub released its rankings of best and worst cities for football fans in 2025. The study compared 250 cities across 21 key metrics, including number of pro teams, number of college teams, stadium capacity, average ticket prices and more.Taos Regional Airport set to break groun
  
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• Bill looking to amend New Mexico's red flag laws moves forward

  06-02-2025 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill that would bring changes to New Mexico's red flag gun laws is moving forward in the roundhouse. House Bill 12 is heading to the House Floor after passing the House Judiciary Committee on a 7-4 vote Wednesday.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Lawyer responds, Looking for answers, Dry and breezy, Federal grant, Egg prices

  06-02-2025 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the United StatesSenate Finance Committee weighs proposed behavioral health packageTaos Regional Airport set to break ground on new terminal buildingNM organizations collaborate on goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050ABQ hosting webinars to help people navigate immigration policiesUNM men’s basketball sweeps CSU5 things to watch as the federal buyout deadline approaches 
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• Albuquerque School of Excellence awarded federal grant

  06-02-2025 13:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque School of Excellence has been awarded a Charter School Replication Grant for the U.S. Department of Education.Story continues below
  Community: Sandia Peak Ski Area is temporarily closingCrime: Albuquerque business takes matters into their own hands when it comes to shopliftersPodcast: What’s Behind The Dip In Fentanyl Overdose Deaths?Investigation: ‘We held people accountable’: Chief takes credit for ending DWI scheme within
  
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• Another warm day with a warmer weekend ahead around New Mexico

  06-02-2025 13:50 via krqe.com
  
  While slightly cooler than yesterday, this afternoon will still remain on the warm side. Light winds are also expected across the New Mexico this afternoon.
  A weak backdoor cold front moved through northeast and eastern New Mexico last night. This front was originally forecasted to reach as far west as the Albuquerque Metro. However, the front came up short. The eastern regions of New Mexico will experience a temperature drop of a few degrees this afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
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• Another warm day with a warmer weekend ahead

  06-02-2025 13:50 via krqe.com
  
  While slightly cooler than yesterday, this afternoon will still remain on the warm side. Light winds are also expected across the New Mexico this afternoon.
  A weak backdoor cold front moved through northeast and eastern New Mexico last night. This front was originally forecasted to reach as far west as the Albuquerque Metro. However, the front came up short. The eastern regions of New Mexico will experience a temperature drop of a few degrees this afternoon.
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• 5 things to watch as the federal buyout deadline approaches 

  06-02-2025 13:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Trump administration is dangling buyouts in front of a disheartened federal work force, hoping to lure a large chunk into leaving voluntarily as the president and his allies reshape the government.  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and individual agencies have bombarded federal employees with emails offering a “deferred resignation,” which promises employees they would retain full salary and benefits without working through Sept. 30. The offer, dubbed &l
  
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• UNM men's basketball sweeps CSU, first team to start 11-1 in Mountain West

  06-02-2025 07:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Pitino's UNM men's basketball team defeated Colorado State 87-65 Wednesday to complete a sweep of the Rams and capture the best start ever in Mountain West play at 11-1.Four Lobos scored in double figures, led by Donovan Dent and CJ Noland, who scored 19 points each. Noland was 7 of 7 from the field. He went 3 for 3 from the three point line and 2-2 from the free throw line.Nelly Junior Joseph had his 55th career double double with 18 points and 11 r
  
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• Record high temperatures continue into the weekend

  06-02-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Our stretch of spring-like and record breaking warm weather will continue into the weekend. Cooler air will start moving in Sunday with chances for rain and snow returning next week.Record high temperatures are once again being broken Wednesday afternoon across parts of New Mexico, including Roswell where highs have climbed into the mid-80s! Winds have been very gusty today across eastern New Mexico as well, with some wind gusts over 35 mph in the northeastern part of the state. Clayton has even
  
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• New Mexico organizations collaborate on goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

  06-02-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 26 state and local organizations teamed up to help New Mexico reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The New Mexico Building Decarbonization Roadmap offers recommendations for consumers and contractors to help limit greenhouse gas emissions and pollution from residential and small commercial buildings. The roadmap says the state currently does not have the framework to make that happen so it lays out what businesses and residents can do to help.
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• Businesses prepare for possible immigration raids in New Mexico

  06-02-2025 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two weeks since President Donald Trump announced mass deportations of illegal immigrants in the country, there has been increased concern by businesses here in New Mexico should ice come knocking at their door. “There is a lot of fear across all communities in New Mexico, immigrants and citizens alike,” said Sophia Genovese, managing attorney for the asylum and detention programs at the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center.Story continues be
  
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• Senate Finance Committee weighs proposed behavioral health package

  06-02-2025 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As lawmakers work to address crime and homelessness this session, they're turning to behavioral health resources as a way to do that.Story continues below
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• NM advocates respond to Trump's ban of transgender athletes in women's sports

  06-02-2025 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Keeping transwomen out of women's sports is the latest executive order sparking questions across the country. So how will it impact New Mexicans? New Mexico advocates said it isn't about protecting young girls or women, it’s about attacking transgender kids.Story continues below
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• Attorney implicated in DWI scandal says he is no longer practicing law

  06-02-2025 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque attorney Thomas Clear III, who is at the center of a DWI dismissal scandal, is trying to avoid being disbarred from the federal court in New Mexico, saying he is no longer practicing law. Clear argued that answering the accusations against him would make him give up his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Clear asked that he be allowed to resign from the federal bar.
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• Soaring egg prices impacting New Mexico's restaurants

  06-02-2025 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Egg shortages and price increases are hitting restaurants across the United States including chains like Waffle House which is now adding an egg surcharge. But some New Mexico eateries say so far, they're not looking to pass the cost on to their customers.Story continues below
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• Spring-like weather continues into the weekend

  06-02-2025 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Our stretch of spring-like and record breaking warm weather will continue into the weekend. Cooler air will start moving in Sunday with chances for rain and snow returning next week.Record high temperatures are once again being broken Wednesday afternoon across parts of New Mexico, including Roswell where highs have climbed into the mid-80s! Winds have been very gusty today across eastern New Mexico as well, with some wind gusts over 35 mph in the northeastern part of the state. Clayton has even
  
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• Bill aims to make New Mexico a major hub for trade in the United States

  06-02-2025 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers are hoping to put New Mexico on the map as a major trade hub with a bill that would create designated port districts across the state. The Trade Ports Development Act would incentivize local governments to establish centers for making and moving goods through New Mexico. Lawmakers say this bill would help put New Mexico at the forefront of trade. "You know we’ve seen some changes at the national level in terms of trade and we want to be rea
  
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• Taos Regional Airport set to break ground on new terminal building

  06-02-2025 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Year after year thousands more out-of-state tourists are flying into Taos for their world-class ski slopes. Now the northern New Mexico town says it needs a multi-million-dollar airport upgrade to keep up. The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?At a whopping 1,430 square feet inside and with bathrooms on the outside, the Taos Regional Airport's tiny terminal building can handle just about 30 people today. But after years of talk town leaders a
  
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• Albuquerque hosting webinars to help people navigate Trump's immigration policies

  06-02-2025 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Responding to the Trump Administration's immigration policies, the city of Albuquerque is getting involved telling business owners and others how to navigate the shift in federal enforcement. “I am extremely concerned and anxious and worried about everything that's happening nationally,” said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.Story continues below
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