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• New Mexico's U.S. attorney says he resigned at President Trump's request

  17-02-2025 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Alexander Uballez confirmed Monday afternoon that he has been terminated from his position. In a press release, the New Mexico Department of Justice announced Uballez resigned at President Donald Trump's request.
  Monday morning, he confirmed that he was one of the Biden-nominated U.S. attorneys who were locked out of their work devices. Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump’s moves against federal employees and progra
  
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• New Mexico's U.S. attorney says he is 'locked out' of work devices

  17-02-2025 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Alexander Uballez confirmed that he is one of the Biden-nominated U.S. attorneys who were locked out of their work devices. Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump’s moves against federal employees and programsUballez learned he was locked out Friday afternoon. He told KRQE News 13 that he alerted the U.S. Department of Justice but received "no guidance." The state's U.S. Attorney's Office is responsible for prosec
  
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• New Mexico's U.S. attorney says he has been fired

  17-02-2025 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Alexander Uballez confirmed Monday afternoon that he has been terminated from his position. In a press release, the New Mexico Department of Justice announced Uballez resigned at President Donald Trump's request.
  Monday morning, he confirmed that he was one of the Biden-nominated U.S. attorneys who were locked out of their work devices. Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump’s moves against federal employees and progra
  
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• NMDOH celebrates school-based health centers program

  17-02-2025 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health said school-based health centers are making a real difference statewide. The month of February is National School-based Health Care Awareness Month celebrating more than 80 centers across the Land of Enchantment helping keep kids healthy and in the classroom.NMDOT seeks public comment on projectsJust last year, the NMDOH funded 59 of the centers and expanded access to health services by funding telehealth and mobile health s
  
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• PNM urges customers near high fire-risk areas to prepare for potential power shutoffs

  17-02-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With spring approaching, PNM is urging customers near high fire-risk areas to prepare for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff. The shutoff can leave customers without power until it can be safely restored.NMDOT seeks public comment on projectsThe company said a PSPS helps ensure that power lines are not a source of wildfires. They said that several factors will affect how long a power outage lasts including:
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• NMDOT seeks public comment on projects

  17-02-2025 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking the public's input on some of their state transportation improvement projects.
  The comments received will help NMDOT as it chooses which projects to move forward with for their six-year transportation preservation and capital improvement program, the department said. Projects include improvements to highway, transit, and pedestrian access across the state, including in national parks, forests, and reservations.
  
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• Lawmakers look to set aside $5M for UNM/NMSU athletics

  17-02-2025 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill setting aside millions for New Mexico college sports is moving forward. On Monday, the Senate Education Committee approved the bill which would allocate $2.5 million each to the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University athletics in hopes of supporting team travel, attendance costs, and student-athlete services like nutrition, training, and mental health programs.Democrats, Republicans weigh in on Public Safety Package billsThe sponsors s
  
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• Opening statements today in trial for 2023 murder of 11-year-old

  17-02-2025 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opening statements begin today in the trial of three men accused of opening fire on a truck leaving Isotopes Park in 2023 that left a woman paralyzed and her 11-year-old cousin dead. The statements will be streamed on this page at 2:45 p.m.Nathan Garley, Daniel Gomez, and Jose Romero are facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and shooting from a moving vehicle among others. Police say the trio mistook the truck 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was in
  
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• LIVE: Opening statements today in trial for 2023 murder of 11-year-old

  17-02-2025 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opening statements begin today in the trial of three men accused of opening fire on a truck leaving Isotopes Park in 2023 that left a woman paralyzed and her 11-year-old cousin dead. The statements will be streamed on this page at 2:45 p.m.Nathan Garley, Daniel Gomez, and Jose Romero are facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and shooting from a moving vehicle among others. Police say the trio mistook the truck 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was in
  
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• Jury hears opening statements and first witness testimony in trial for 2023 murder of 11-year-old

  17-02-2025 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  Viewer Discretion: There might be sensitive language or images in these proceedings.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for two of the men accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old and injuring his cousin outside Isotopes Park in 2023 is now underway. It was a case of mistaken identity when 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was killed, leaving the community in shock.Now, two of the men prosecutors say are responsible are facing murder charges in a joint trial. Prosecutors say evidenc
  
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• Which of Yelp's top 100 restaurants for 2025 are near New Mexico?

  17-02-2025 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Yelp has released its list of the "Top 100 US Restaurants" for 2025, using community reviews to curate its list of some of the highest-rated and most popular eateries throughout the United States. Last year, Albuquerque's St. James Tearoom made the list, but unfortunately, no New Mexico spots were named on this year's ranking.
  However, for those looking for a new place to try, several of the restaurants that made 2025's list are within reasonable driving distance f
  
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• Applications open for artist residency program at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

  17-02-2025 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Applications are now open to become one of Carlsbad Caverns National Park's first artists in residence. Participants in the program are allowed special access to the park to create physical art like paintings, sculptures, and drawings.National forests with campgrounds open year-round in New MexicoArtists can apply for a two or four-week session. There are residencies for both July and September. To apply for the program, click this link.
  
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• NMDA warns about about mystery seeds arriving in the mail

  17-02-2025 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is warning residents about potentially dangerous foreign seeds arriving in the mail.Story continues below
  Crime: Trial to begin for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes ParkJobs: Santa Fe announces living wage increaseDon't Miss: ABQ arrest leads to discovery of 4 firearms, about $1 million in drugs
  NMDA said the unsolicited packages were reported in New Mexico and Texas. "These unauthorized seed
  
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• Canada Rincon Trail now open to public in Santa Fe

  17-02-2025 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe project years in the making is finally open to the public. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held over the weekend for the Canada Rincon Trail. The .38 mile, ten-foot-wide multiuse path links Calle Mejia to Camino Francisca and Avenida Rincon and better connects pedestrians, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.Survey: Santa Fe ranked among other state capitals on livabilityThis project has been in the works since 2012, but construction did not start until
  
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• Suspect in Michigan murder will stay behind bars in Albuquerque

  17-02-2025 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man caught in New Mexico in a stolen car belonging to a woman murdered in Michigan will remain behind bars. On Thursday, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested Randy Buckner near Coors Blvd. and I-40. Arrest leads to discovery of 4 firearms, about $1 million in drugs in northeast AlbuquerqueThey said Buckner was in a car owned by Aleta Lung who was found dead in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids police said Buckner was Lung's live-in boyfriend
  
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• Multiple people hurt after Delta flight crashes, lands upside down at Toronto airport

  17-02-2025 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  Live above: Authorities respond to the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed and landed upside down in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.(NEXSTAR) — At least eight people are injured after a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis experienced an "incident upon landing" in Ontario, Canada, authorities have confirmed.Videos posted to social media and a live feed from the airport show the flight upside down on the tarmac as people walk away and crews douse the plane. Television news reports say the Delt
  
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• Child among those hurt after Delta flight flips while landing at Toronto airport

  17-02-2025 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  Live above: Authorities respond to the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed and landed upside down in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.(NEXSTAR) — At least 19 people, including a child, are injured after a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis experienced an "incident upon landing" in Ontario, Canada Monday afternoon.Videos posted to social media and a live feed from the airport show the flight resting on its roof on the tarmac as people walk away and crews douse the plane. Television news report
  
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• Survey: Santa Fe ranked among other state capitals on livability

  17-02-2025 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE)—State capitals aren't just for housing the state government; they're often bustling cities with great economic and cultural value. WalletHub recently looked at the capitals of every state and ranked them on their affordability, economic well-being, quality of life, education, and health care.Those four areas were evaluated through 48 relevant metrics. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale with a score of 100 representing the most livable state capital.
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• Santa Fe ranked among other state capitals on livability

  17-02-2025 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE)—State capitals aren't just for housing the state government; they're often bustling cities with great economic and cultural value. WalletHub recently looked at the capitals of every state and ranked them on their affordability, economic well-being, quality of life, education, and health care.Those four areas were evaluated through 48 relevant metrics. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale with a score of 100 representing the most livable state capital.
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• Colder temperatures and more precipitation for parts of the state

  17-02-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  Another upper-level disturbance will move into New Mexico on Tuesday. This disturbance will first increase winds across the state on Monday afternoon. The strongest gusts are forecasted to be in southwestern New Mexico. Blowing dust will be possible. The strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday evening.The upper-level disturbance will also send a strong backdoor cold front through eastern and central New Mexico on Tuesday. This cold front will drop temperatures anywhere from 5 to 20 degre
  
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• National forests with campgrounds open year-round in New Mexico

  17-02-2025 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  As winter settles in, camping opportunities become more limited in most parts of the United States. However, for much of the South—as well as RVers and ambitious cold-weather enthusiasts—camping season never ends. Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and accessibility options.Story continues below
  Crime: Trial to begin for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes ParkJobs: Santa Fe announces liv
  
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• FAA firings begin weeks after deadly crash near DC

  17-02-2025 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Trump administration has begun firing hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just weeks after a deadly crash outside of Washington, D.C., put a spotlight on the agency.In a late-night email Friday, probationary workers were notified that they had been fired, David Spero, the president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union, said in a statement, according to The Associated Press.One air traffic controller told the outlet that impacted w
  
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• Julianne Moore on her children's book being restricted at DoD schools: 'It is a great shock'

  17-02-2025 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Actor Julianne Moore says she is surprised that schools overseen by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) have apparently decided to pull her children's book, "Freckleface Strawberry," amid an ordered review of educational content.“It is a great shock for me to learn that my first book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry,’ has been banned by the Trump Administration from schools run by the Department of Defense,” Moore wrote in a post on Instagram on Sund
  
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• Economic Development Department hosts resource fair

  17-02-2025 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mission of the city of Albuquerque's Economic Development Department is to help businesses thrive. Business advisor Ken Jackson came by to talk about the department's upcoming Small Business Resource Fair on February 19."Putting together these opportunities for people that want to start a business or maybe they're already in business, to give them the opportunity where they can come out, network, meet other business owners, speak with other people within
  
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• Tax season: How to file for free

  17-02-2025 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Filing a tax return doesn't have to cost you money.While some may hire a tax preparation expert or purchase online software, millions of taxpayers can file state and federal returns for free.Here are some options to file your taxes for free before the April 15 deadline. Tax season is here. What you need to know to file your 2024 taxes in New MexicoIRS Free FileThe Internal Revenue Service, which processes tax returns, offers free access to online tax preparation sites.The IR
  
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• Washington Post backs out of 'Fire Elon Musk' ad order

  17-02-2025 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Washington Post this week backed out of a “Fire Elon Musk” advertising order that was to run as a wrap on some of its Tuesday editions, according to the advocacy group Common Cause. The group said it signed a $115,000 agreement with The Post to run the ad that would have covered the front and back page of the Tuesday paper as well as a full-page ad with the same theme inside the paper. It said it planned to purchase the ad in collaboration with the Souther
  
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• Pope remains in hospital to treat 'complex clinical' condition: Vatican

  17-02-2025 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday as concerns grew about the increasingly frail health of the 88-year-old pontiff.Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days and Monday indicate the pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection” that has necessitated a further change in his
  
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• Five pressing questions as RFK Jr. takes HHS reins

  17-02-2025 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent decades as an outsider railing against federal health authorities. His entire Make America Healthy Again movement is based largely on undermining the scientific and public health messaging from the federal government, along with overhauling the status quo in the food and drug industries.But after being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as Health and Human Services secretary Thursday, Kennedy is now in charge of those agencies.  Here are five p
  
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• Newsfeed: Trial begins this week, Motel drug bust, Mild then stormy, Homicide investigation, Economic impact

  17-02-2025 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesApplications now open for New Mexico Farmer’s Market Nutrition ProgramDemocrats, Republicans weigh in on Public Safety Package billsLas Vegas to repair water system, boil advisory still in placeCyclist safety bill pedals its way through the Roundhouse
  Monday's Five Facts
  [1] Trial begins Friday for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park - A man accused of shooting and killing a boy and brutally injuring his cousin as they were leaving an Isotopes
  
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• Albuquerque property manager settles sexual harassment lawsuit with DOJ

  17-02-2025 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An Albuquerque apartment manager is on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars after settling a sexual harassment lawsuit. In March of 2024, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Ariel Solis Velata, a former leasing agent and property manager for St. Anthony Plaza Apartments.
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  Local: Bryan Cranston makes surprise visit to Albuquerque ‘Breaking Bad’ storeCrime: 12 horses at All American Futurity had illicit dr
  
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• Applications now open for New Mexico Farmer's Market Nutrition Program

  17-02-2025 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, aimed at helping eligible seniors and families is back and accepting applications. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, the seasonal program "helps connect income-eligible seniors (60 and older, or 55 and older for Native Americans) and WIC families with locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs."Seniors can apply online or pick up a paper application at their local senior center or Public Health WIC office
  
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• Mild today then another cooler storm to hit New Mexico

  17-02-2025 13:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Unstable weather to the north is slowly moving southward, allowing for west-to-east-moving clouds to sag southward, but almost all are starting off precipitation-free, as some areas from the East Highlands with westerly winds down the east-sloped mountains faces, the Rio Grande Valley, and South New Mexico, are starting off above the freezing mark, while most other areas are in the upper teens or 20s.Sprinkles and flurries will become more widespread in the northern tie
  
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• Mild Monday with another storm to hit New Mexico

  17-02-2025 13:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Unstable weather to the north is slowly moving southward, allowing for west-to-east-moving clouds to sag southward, but almost all are starting off precipitation-free, as some areas from the East Highlands with westerly winds down the east-sloped mountains faces, the Rio Grande Valley, and South New Mexico, are starting off above the freezing mark, while most other areas are in the upper teens or 20s.Forecast Continues Below
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• Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers, reversing DOGE cuts

  17-02-2025 13:08 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that has left workers confused and experts cautioning that DOGE's blind cost cutting will put communities at risk.Three U.S. officials who spoke to The Associated Press said up to 350 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration were abruptly laid off late Thursday, with some losing
  
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• Trump administration cuts hit FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

  17-02-2025 13:08 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as recently hired employees who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other products were fired.Probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated, according to three FDA staffers who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ano
  
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• Warm, dry, and windy start before more moisture this week

  17-02-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  Calmer conditions were felt across the state today with much drier air along with more cloud cover. Temperatures across the state will continue to warm up through Monday afternoon.Another upper-level disturbance will move into New Mexico on Tuesday. This disturbance will first increase winds across the state on Monday afternoon. The strongest gusts are forecasted to be in southwestern New Mexico. Blowing dust will be possible. The strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday evening.The upper
  
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• The Craftroom holds 'Galentine's Sip and Shop' event

  17-02-2025 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Craftroom hosted a unique pop-up shop and stroll event on Sunday. Guests were treated to one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted beers and ciders, and most importantly, the opportunity to strengthen their sense of community. Downtown Growers’ Market announces return of Winter Market"I think more than anything, it's just the community, bringing the community together, and watching our locals shop from other locals and also consumer beer and cider at a loca
  
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• Trial to begin for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park

  17-02-2025 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting and killing a boy and brutally injuring his cousin as they were leaving an Isotopes game, is set to go to trial for his state charges. Nathen Garley is set to go to trial later this week for his role in that devastating shooting. This comes after he had taken a plea for his federal drug charges.On September 6, 2023, 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was at an Isotopes game with his family. When they were leaving, the truck they were
  
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• Trial expected to begin for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park

  17-02-2025 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting and killing a boy and brutally injuring his cousin as they were leaving an Isotopes game, is set to go to trial for his state charges. Nathen Garley is set to go to trial later this week for his role in that devastating shooting. This comes after he had taken a plea for his federal drug charges.On September 6, 2023, 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was at an Isotopes game with his family. When they were leaving, the truck they were
  
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• Trial begins Friday for suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park

  17-02-2025 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting and killing a boy and brutally injuring his cousin as they were leaving an Isotopes game, is set to go to trial for his state charges. Nathen Garley is set to go to trial later this week for his role in that devastating shooting. This comes after he had taken a plea for his federal drug charges.On September 6, 2023, 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was at an Isotopes game with his family. When they were leaving, the truck they were
  
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• Lobo basketball completes sweep of Utah State

  17-02-2025 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team has created some major separation at the top of the Mountain West standings. New Mexico took down second place Utah State 82-79 on Sunday to improve to 14-1 in conference play. The Lobos now have a two-game advantage over the Aggies and hold a tiebreaker if needed.In front of a sold out Pit for retro day, it was a slow start for UNM. The Lobos couldn't seem to get in a rhythm and trailed by six at halftime.
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• Democrats, Republicans weigh in on Public Safety Package bills

  17-02-2025 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A package of crime bills is now headed to the Senate after a vote pushed it past the House floor. The Public Safety Package would provide resources for those in the criminal justice system suffering from mental illnesses and would enhance penalties for fentanyl traffickers, increase the penalty for shooting threats, and make it illegal to have an enhanced weapon.In addition, the set of bills would increase penalties for repeat and habitual offenders charged with th
  
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• Warm and windy conditions to start the week

  17-02-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Calmer conditions were felt across the state today with much drier air along with more cloud cover. Temperatures across the state will continue to warm up through Monday afternoon.Another upper-level disturbance will move into New Mexico on Tuesday. This disturbance will first increase winds across the state on Monday afternoon. The strongest gusts are forecasted to be in southwestern New Mexico. Blowing dust will be possible. The strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday evening.The upper
  
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• Los Alamos National Laboratory shares economic impact on New Mexico

  17-02-2025 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual report on how it has impacted the state, economically. The director of community partnerships Kathy Keith, says the lab spent more than $1 billion on local businesses over the last year and they now have over 16,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the state. Sandia National Labs reports record-breaking economic impact in 2024"The laboratory paid $138 million in gross receipts tax to t
  
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• LANL shares economic impact on New Mexico

  17-02-2025 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual report on how it has impacted the state, economically. The director of community partnerships Kathy Keith, says the lab spent more than $1 billion on local businesses over the last year and they now have over 16,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the state. Sandia National Labs reports record-breaking economic impact in 2024"The laboratory paid $138 million in gross receipts tax to t
  
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• NE Albuquerque arrest leads to discovery of 4 firearms, about $1 million in drugs

  17-02-2025 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Albuquerque police video shows officers arresting two suspects at a northeast Albuquerque hotel after one of them took off running from the room. It started as a routine arrest on a warrant but quickly led to something much bigger. Police say during the course of their investigation, they found about $1 million worth of drugs."Albuquerque police, I got commands," said an officer attempting to detain one of the suspects. "Face away from me bro. You a
  
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• Arrest leads to discovery of 4 firearms, about $1 million in drugs in northeast Albuquerque

  17-02-2025 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Albuquerque police video shows officers arresting two suspects at a northeast Albuquerque hotel after one of them took off running from the room. It started as a routine arrest on a warrant but quickly led to something much bigger. Police say during the course of their investigation, they found about $1 million worth of drugs."Albuquerque police, I got commands," said an officer attempting to detain one of the suspects. "Face away from me bro. You a
  
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• Las Vegas updates community on water pressure woes

  17-02-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Vegas city officials say repairs to its water system will take place over the next few days to restore water pressure to the area. The city was able to identify the source of the leak that has caused a severe drop in pressure over the past week. City of Las Vegas under precautionary boil water advisoryOfficials are asking residents to be patient as they are trying to avoid a rapid surge in water pressure that could end up damaging pipes further. The city s
  
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• Las Vegas to repair water system, boil advisory still in place

  17-02-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Vegas city officials say repairs to its water system will take place over the next few days to restore water pressure to the area. The city was able to identify the source of the leak that has caused a severe drop in pressure over the past week. City of Las Vegas under precautionary boil water advisoryOfficials are asking residents to be patient as they are trying to avoid a rapid surge in water pressure that could end up damaging pipes further. The city s
  
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• AFR responds to fire at abandoned hotel in southeast Albuquerque

  17-02-2025 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire near Central and Wyoming on Sunday. They arrived after 8 a.m. to find a fire burning on the first floor of an abandoned hotel. Albuquerque Fire Rescue: 1 dead after RV fireFirefighters say they were able to extinguish the flame within minutes. Officials said there was heavy fire, smoke, and water damage but no residents or firefighters were hurt. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
  
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