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• Suspects in 2024 South Valley murder case in custody

  22-02-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are in police custody and facing charges related to a homicide in the South Valley last year. In October 2024, BCSO deputies responded to a home near Atrisco and Bridge, finding two people dead.According to the complaint, deputies believe Armijo helped orchestrate one of the victims. Deputies say Israel Tijerina questioned Armijo about the incident during a call from MDC. APD: Pedestrian dies after fatal hit-and-run in NE AlbuquerqueThey also sa
  
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• 3 held until trial in 2024 South Valley murder case

  22-02-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are in police custody and facing charges related to a homicide in the South Valley last year. In October 2024, BCSO deputies responded to a home near Atrisco and Bridge, finding two people dead.According to the complaint, deputies believe Armijo helped orchestrate one of the victims. Deputies say Israel Tijerina questioned Armijo about the incident during a call from MDC. APD: Pedestrian dies after fatal hit-and-run in NE AlbuquerqueThey also sa
  
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• APD: 1 adult, 3 children injured in single-vehicle crash

  22-02-2025 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's Motors Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured one adult and three children. One of the children is in critical condition. APD: Pedestrian dies after fatal hit-and-run in NE AlbuquerquePolice say witnesses called 911 around 1:00 p.m. to report the vehicle crashing into a business in the area of Virginia St and Zuni Rd SE. All of the victims were transported to a local hospital.Some roads are currentl
  
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• Pitino named to Naismith coach of the year watch list

  22-02-2025 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM men's basketball coach Richard Pitino has one again been recognized for his efforts. On Friday, Pitino was one of 15 coaches nation wide to be named to Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Watch List.
  This is the second consecutive season Pinto has been named a finalist. Pinto is one of four coaches to be named in back-to-back years including Matt Painter (Purdue), Bruce Pearl (Auburn) and Kelvin Sampson (Houston).
  
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• APD: Pedestrian dies after fatal hit-and-run in NE Albuquerque

  22-02-2025 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating an overnight, fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened in the northeast part of the city. Police say a vehicle was going west on Lomas Blvd NE in the area of Stanford Dr around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Truck hits man lying in road in SW AlbuquerqueThe vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was crawling in the road when the crash happened. APD says the driver did not stop after hitting the pedestrian.The
  
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• Truck hits man lying in road in SW Albuquerque

  22-02-2025 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened Friday night. Police say around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a call at 2500 2nd Street SW and found a man in the roadway. APD: Fleeing driver leads officers to suspected chop shop in the South ValleyThey say the person's injuries were consistent with being hit by a vehicle. According to APD, their preliminary findings suggest a blue Chevrolet Silverado was traveling s
  
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• Can you spot a credit card skimmer? What to look for

  22-02-2025 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Officials in Massachusetts and Kansas are currently investigating the theft of residents’ financial information via the use of card skimming machines, which are designed to mimic the appearance of legitimate credit card readers.In Massachusetts, police have recently identified such skimming machines at four locations of a local supermarket chain, sometimes finding skimming machines installed at multiple registers in a single location.In Kansas, the Department of Children
  
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• Watch live: Trump set to address CPAC

  22-02-2025 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump on Saturday afternoon will headline the final day of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland.Other speakers on the docket are Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.), Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R), Argentinian President Javier Millei, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador. Far-right French leader cancels CPAC speech, citing Bannon’s &
  
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• Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'

  22-02-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Trump suggested in a new post that tech billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest allies, needs to be “more aggressive" — presumably referring to his efforts to slash spending, downsize the federal workforce, and eviscerate fraud via the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).“ELON IS DOING A GREAT JOB, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM GET MORE AGGRESSIVE,” Trump wrote Saturday in a post on Truth Social. “REMEMBER, WE HAVE A COUNT
  
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• The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

  22-02-2025 17:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns — or their refunds — will be affected.A government official who asked to remain anonymous confirmed news of the IRS culling 6,700 employees to Nexstar's NewsNation. It represents the latest mass termination amid an ongoing purge of federal workers by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE."If you asked me a month ago if the IRS would reduce their staf
  
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• Universal reveals Shrek, SpongeBob lands for new theme park in Texas

  22-02-2025 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  Universal Destinations & Experiences recently revealed several themed areas that will be featured at Universal Kids Resort, a new family-focused theme park set to open next year in Frisco, Texas.The resort will include lands based on characters from Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and Gabby's Dollhouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, and Jurassic World.“It’s an amazing opportunity to bring these iconic stories to life for kids and families to experience, interact with and
  
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• What is a golden visa, and where can you get one?

  22-02-2025 17:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Enough money can buy you nearly anything — including legal residency. Some countries offer full citizenship to foreigners who invest in the country via a so-called golden visa.What is a golden visa?Also known as "residence by investment," golden visas are issued to those who buy property, create a company, or donate money. Interest in golden visas among Americans spiked late last year after President Donald Trump won his second presidential election, according to Bloom
  
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• Fighting for the Right to Fight: The National WWII Museum's dedication to Black soldiers

  22-02-2025 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Race relations and the fight for ethnic equality have been an ongoing pursuit since the birth of the nation. Every facet of society has an integration story, including the military. The Fighting for the Right to Fight exhibition at the National World War II Museum tells much of that story of integration.The overall narrative portrayed begins with African Americans' involvement in wartime, predating World War I, and continues onward, past World War II, to the Civil
  
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• Kirtland Air Force Base incident results in 1 dead, another hospitalized

  22-02-2025 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), an incident occurred early Saturday morning that left one person dead and another hospitalized. They say members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron responded to the call at around 2:00 a.m.Story continues below
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• KAFB: 1 Airman dead, 1 hospitalized outside base

  22-02-2025 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), an incident occurred early Saturday morning that left one person dead and another hospitalized. They say members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron responded to the call at around 2:00 a.m.Story continues below
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• Warmer and drier weather continues through the end of February

  22-02-2025 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are starting out below freezing for the majority of the state this morning with a few high level clouds across southern parts of New Mexico.
  Highs will be back to around average statewide this afternoon with warmer weather everywhere. On Sunday, highs could climb as much as 20° over Saturday with even warmer weather moving in. It will be sunny and breezy across New Mexico too on Sunday. This warming trend will continue into early next week with record and near-record high temper
  
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• Las Vegas teacher/coach accused of inappropriately touching student

  22-02-2025 07:07 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Vegas teacher and coach is behind bars Friday night after investigators say he sexually assaulted a student. James Branch is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl in his classroom at Memorial Middle School in Las Vegas.APD: Fleeing driver leads officers to suspected chop shop in the South ValleyPolice learned about the incident late last month. As a result, the school district put Branch on leave. Along with his teaching job, Branch coac
  
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• Los Lunas man charged with 2024 fatal shooting of homeless man in Albuquerque

  22-02-2025 06:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Los Lunas man was arrested on Friday for the 2024 fatal shooting of a homeless man in downtown Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque police, Angelando Padilla is accused of shooting 51-year-old Christopher Sanchez "execution-style" near 2nd St. and Gold Ave in August 2024. APD: Fleeing driver leads officers to suspected chop shop in the South ValleyAPD said Padilla fled the area but they were able to track him through downtown. In an interview with detecti
  
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• Spring-like temperatures return for the last week of February

  22-02-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Frigid air has gripped eastern New Mexico for the last few days, but warmer weather will be moving in through the weekend. Record and near-record warmth is possible early next week.Temperatures Friday continue a slow warming trend across eastern New Mexico, but it is still cooler than average. Meanwhile, in central, western, and northern New Mexico, temperatures are cooler today thanks to a weak cold front drifting down into the state. It will be another cold night
  
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• Las Vegas leaders speak on city's water issues

  22-02-2025 04:20 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – In a special Las Vegas City Council meeting, councilors and residents addressed the ongoing water crisis plaguing the city. "I don't have any faith in the plant that we have anymore because it's just a constant thing...I even think back when I was 25 years old we still had problems," said a speaker.
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• APD: Fleeing driver leads officers to suspected chop shop in the South Valley

  22-02-2025 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say the arrest of a fleeing driver led them to a suspected chop shop. Police first encountered Christopher Apodaca Thursday in a stolen car near Coors Blvd. and Iliff Rd.Warrant issued for man accused of fleeing from APDThanks to a GPS tracker they got on the car, officers tracked Apodaca to an area near Atrisco Dr. and Arenal Rd. Police say they found several dismantled vehicles and recovered five that were reported stolen. Officers arres
  
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• Santa Fe mayor returns to work after minor heart attack

  22-02-2025 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe's mayor is back on the job after the city says he had a minor heart attack. Mayor Alan Webber was working at city hall late Tuesday night when he had a medical episode. New Mexico officials express alarm as Forest Service sees large layoffs by:Melissa TorresThe city says the mayor came back to work Wednesday, but later checked in to CHRISTUS St. Vincent hospital. After a procedure on Thursday, he was released from the hospital Friday morning and worked
  
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• Bernalillo County Youth Services Center at max capacity for juvenile males

  22-02-2025 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Bernalillo County Youth Services Center is at max capacity meaning it is out of room for any teens who get arrested for serious crimes and they don't know how long it will take to change that.Story continues below
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• Major CYFD bills move through session, department opposes them

  22-02-2025 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of complaints, there is a tidal wave of bills this session aimed at reforming New Mexico's embattled Children Youth and Families Department. So which ideas will make it to the finish line? Three major House bills have been introduced in this session focusing on making watchdog-type groups for CYFD. On Friday, lawmakers debated one of those efforts to make an independent investigative office. "It's designed to mitigate risk, risk both to ob
  
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• New Mexico officials express alarm as Forest Service sees large layoffs

  22-02-2025 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's federal lawmakers are sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration's firing of thousands of U.S. Forest Service and National Park workers.
  There are growing concerns around how those changes are either already, or may soon have an impact on the state's national parks, forests, and monuments. "20% of the federal workforce at Carlsbad Caverns National Park has been cut," said Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D).
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• Kiowa and Rita Blanca grasslands set for prescribed burn

  22-02-2025 01:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prescribed burns have been scheduled in the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands, pending favorable conditions. The burns aim to reduce hazardous fuels within the Kiowa and Rita Blanca grasslands set to begin Sunday, February 23 through February 24. Temporary closure for parts of Cibola National Forest due to planned missile launchThe Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands say the 1,297 total acres have been prepared to receive fire. Smoke may be
  
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• Doña Ana County taking sheriff to court over personnel

  22-02-2025 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County is taking a dispute with Sheriff Kim Stewart over personnel to the courts.The County announced in a news release sent out on Friday morning, Feb. 21 that it has filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the 3rd Judicial District Court to "make sure that recent graduates of Doña Ana County Sheriff's Academy are able to begin serving as deputies.""This action follows Sheriff Kim Stewart’s written notice that she would not commission the
  
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• Much warmer weather moves in by early next week

  22-02-2025 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  Frigid air has gripped eastern New Mexico for the last few days, but warmer weather will be moving in through the weekend. Record and near-record warmth is possible early next week.
  Temperatures Friday continue a slow warming trend across eastern New Mexico, but it is still cooler than average. Meanwhile in central, western, and northern New Mexico, temperatures are cooler today thanks to a weak cold front drifting down into the state. It will be another cold night across New Mexico, but tempera
  
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• Clovis officials detect positive case of H5N1 Bird Flu found in cat

  22-02-2025 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) – Officials in Clovis have reported that a cat with Avian Influenza has been found in the city.Story continues below
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  According to officials, animal control picked up the cat and observed several symptoms, which prompted further testing. The
  
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• AmeriCorps and City of Albuquerque honor volunteers

  22-02-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – AmeriCorps and the City of Albuquerque are recognizing volunteers for their years of dedication and service in the community. The federal agency's Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program helps place thousands of volunteers with organizations looking to make a difference in New Mexico.Albuquerque Fire Rescue gives sneak peak at new truckThe city awarded 53 of those long-serving volunteers with pins on Friday. Officials said no act of service is too
  
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• Woman suspected of stealing $800K in 'TrumpCoin' cryptocurrency

  22-02-2025 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Florida woman is suspected of stealing $800,000 in "TrumpCoin" cryptocurrency from her ex-boyfriend, according to local news outlets.Anthony Bravo went to Miami police to report that his ex-girlfriend, Maissa Jebali, was not in the yacht where they lived, reports WPLG in Florida. Timeline of the Menendez brothers’ murder case"She unlocked my phone and transferred $850,000 of Trump Coin from my phantom wallet directly into her phantom wallet," Bravo said, according to
  
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• Lawyer for Sean 'Diddy' Combs quits ahead of trial: 'Under no circumstances can I continue'

  22-02-2025 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – One of the attorneys representing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is quitting the case ahead of the rap mogul's sex trafficking trial.Court documents show attorney Anthony Ricco filed a motion in a New York City court on Thursday to withdraw from the case.  Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleging she was raped at age 13"Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, un
  
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