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• Paid family and medical leave bill passes New Mexico House

  28-02-2025 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill that would make changes to New Mexico’s parental and medical leave practices cleared the House floor in Santa Fe Friday.House Bill 11, known as the Welcome Child and Family Wellness Act, would separate medical leave and parental leave.Mountain West Conference seeks mediation over $55 million in dispute in Pac-12 ‘poaching’ lawsuitUnder the proposal, workers could take up to six weeks of paid time off from a family wellness fun
  
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• New purple e-scooters coming to Albuquerque

  28-02-2025 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new e-scooter option is available in Albuquerque.Beam Mobility is bringing 1,000 purple scooters to the Duke City. The company will also install 65 e-scooter stations throughout the city.Story continues below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in officer-involved shooting in NW ABQDon't Miss: What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
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• Jury convicts two former Jal police officers for death of man while in custody

  28-02-2025 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal jury has convicted two former southeast New Mexico police officers for the death of a man in their custody.The U.S. Attorney's Office said officers Corey Saffell, Ceasar Mendoza, and Robert Embly violated the man's civil rights when they handcuffed him after a traffic stop, forced him into a small cage in a K9 unit, and tased him dozens of times.Story continues below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in
  
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• New Mexico Department of Health launches webpage to track measles cases

  28-02-2025 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health launched a webpage to track cases of measles in the state.This comes after the department declared an outbreak in Lea County. So far, nine cases of measles have been confirmed in that area.Story continues below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in officer-involved shooting in NW ABQDon't Miss: What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
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• Mountain West Conference seeks mediation over $55 million in dispute in Pac-12 'poaching' lawsuit

  28-02-2025 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  The Mountain West Conference said Thursday it is seeking mediation in the lawsuit the Pac-12 filed against it in an attempt to avoid paying $55 million in “poaching” fees for bringing five Mountain West teams into its own league.The Pac-12 and some of the schools it is adding filed lawsuits last year, claiming the poaching clause it agreed to when it signed a scheduling agreement for its football teams for last season was invalid.The clause called for payments to the Mountain We
  
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• National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show returns to Albuquerque

  28-02-2025 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you like spicy foods, the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show is back in Albuquerque this weekend.The event kicked off Friday and will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Sandia Resort and Casino. "They can expect things like freeze-dried spicy Skittles, there's a company selling Waygu beef sticks and jerky which is pretty cool. Tons of chocolates. Basically, you could walk down any of these isles, and get all the food you would need to do an entire
  
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• Governor appoints two judges to Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

  28-02-2025 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed two judges to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.
  The governor appointed the Chief Clerk of the New Mexico Court of Appeals, Ramon J. Maestas, and Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner, Andrea I. Gunderson, to the court.Story continues below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in officer-involved shooting in NW ABQDon't M
  
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• Charges dismissed against man accused of 2022 murder in Albuquerque

  28-02-2025 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state dismissed charges against a man formerly accused in a 2022 murder in Albuquerque.Earlier this week, 33-year-old Izaiah Sanchez was arrested by New Mexico State Police in connection to the murder of Jacob Rozzi.Story continues below
  Crime: NMSP officer arrested in Gallup for aggravated DWIAlbuquerque: One person killed in officer-involved shooting in NW ABQDon't Miss: What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
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• Press conference regarding Hackman, Arakawa death happening Friday

  28-02-2025 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and the Santa Fe City Fire Department will hold a live press conference on Friday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m., providing an update on the death of actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. The press conference will be streamed on this page. What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deathsHackman, 95, was found on the floor of the home's mud room, and Arakawa, 65, was found on the bathroom
  
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• LIVE: Press conference regarding Hackman, Arakawa death

  28-02-2025 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and the Santa Fe City Fire Department held a live press conference on Friday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m., providing an update on the death of actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said in the conference that both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning. What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deathsHackman, 95, was found
  
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• Both Hackman and wife test negative for carbon monoxide poisoning

  28-02-2025 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and the Santa Fe City Fire Department held a press conference on Friday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m., providing an update on the death of actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said in the conference that both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning. What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deathsHackman, 95, was found
  
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• Lubbock health officials address use of Vitamin A to treat measles

  28-02-2025 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of February 28, 2025.LUBBOCK, Texas-- The number of cases in the measles outbreak increased to 146 cases in Texas, the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS) Services confirmed, leaving some citizens searching for medical guidance and preventive care. Lubbock had two cases of measles reported.In the latest update, 79 people who had the measles were not vaccinated. The report said 62 had “unknown status” and five people were v
  
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• Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, are back in the US: What to know

  28-02-2025 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers.The brothers landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, around midday. WATCH: Zelenskyy’s White House meeting with Trump, Vance turns to shouting matchThe brothers, U.S.-U.K. dual citizens who have amassed millions of followers o
  
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• Home Depot to invest $3.3 billion in Mexico

  28-02-2025 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- During the next three years, Home Depot will invest $3.3 billion in Mexico and generate 12,000 direct and indirect jobs.The company's general manager, José Antonio Rodríguez Garza, made the announcement during Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum's daily news conference on Thursday morning in Mexico City."Today we're here to take the next step and I'm filled with pride that we will continue to invest and grow in this country," Rodríguez Garza said.
  
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• Should you claim a tax credit or deduction on your taxes?

  28-02-2025 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — When handling your taxes, it can be tricky to decide whether to opt for a tax deduction, tax credit, or both if you're eligible.While both offer tax relief, they do so in different ways. Understanding the difference is essential since deductions and credits can be limited by your income.Here’s what you should know:What is a tax credit?A tax credit reduces the amount of income tax you owe, on a dollar-for-dollar basis and can be nonrefundable or refundable.A nonrefundab
  
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• New Mexico State Police officer facing charges for aggravated DWI, resisting arrest

  28-02-2025 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  *Related video: States with the most strict DUI lawsGALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer was arrested for aggravated DWI late Thursday night after driving recklessly around Gallup. Now, the 32-year-old officer, Rachel Hall, is facing charges of aggravated DWI, open container, failure to maintain a traffic lane, driving on the wrong side of the road, and three counts of resisting an officer.According to the criminal complaint, an on-duty deputy with the McKinl
  
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• More active start to March

  28-02-2025 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are warming across the state this afternoon as a high pressure system moves in. However, March is expected to kick off with back to back storm systems.
  A high pressure system continues to move down into northeastern New Mexico today. The high will be in place by mid-afternoon tomorrow. This high pressure is bringing rapidly warming temperatures and clear sunny skies today through Saturday.
  The clear skies will be good news for those hoping to catch a glimpseof the planetary alignmen
  
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• Man accused of shooting woman in Vaughn, New Mexico arrested

  28-02-2025 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting at an Allsup's in Vaughn that left a woman injured.
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  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in NMCrime: Deming kids forced to live in ‘underground caves’ alongside feces, per court docsVideo: Carlsbad man confesses to killing baby in late 2023
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• Pope had bronchial spasm, resulted in him inhaling vomit, Vatican says

  28-02-2025 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia.The 88-year-old pope responded well, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times, the Vatican said in its late update.The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat repo
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for death of his girlfriend

  28-02-2025 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend in April 2017 was sentenced to one-and-a-half years behind bars with a probationary period of one year to follow.Story continues below
  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in NMCrime: Deming kids forced to live in ‘underground caves’ alongside feces
  
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• One person killed in officer-involved shooting in northeast Albuquerque

  28-02-2025 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says a man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting Friday morning at an apartment complex near 12200 Montgomery.
  Police say officers were responding to a call and shots were fired. No officers were injured during the incident. APD says a man was shot and killed by police. No other details on the incident have been released.
  
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• Trump, Vance go off on Zelensky in contentious Oval Office spat

  28-02-2025 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  President Trump went off on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an extraordinary Oval Office meeting in front of cameras on Friday in which he raised his voice and called the foreign leader “disrespectful.”The meeting, which began cordially, devolved when Zelensky pressed Vice President Vance for suggesting that a diplomatic solution be reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.Zelensky in turn laid out years of Putin violently taking over Ukrainian terri
  
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• Poll: Should daylight saving time become permanent? New Mexicans weigh in

  28-02-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Get ready for later sunrises and sunsets: daylight saving time (DST) begins on March 9. Every spring, the debate over the time change seems to reignite. Many people want to keep the jump forward permanently, while others want to stick with standard time year-round. Of course, some people just want the current system to stay. KRQE asked viewers via social media whether the clocks should still be changed twice a year.An overwhelming 71% of viewers want to keep the up
  
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• WATCH: Trump, Vance berate Zelenskyy as Ukraine's leader in Oval Office meeting

  28-02-2025 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine's leader sought security guarantees as the U.S. tries to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.Watch the entire exchange in the video above. The two are also expected to hold a joint press conference after their meeting. That event will be live streamed within this story.Trump told Zelenskyy that doing so was disrespectful, as Zelenskky was pushing for U.S. security commitments to k
  
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• WATCH: Trump shouts at Zelenskyy as he and Vance berate Ukrainian leader as 'disrespectful'

  28-02-2025 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump shouted at Ukraine's leader on Friday during an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office, berating President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for “gambling with millions of lives” and suggesting his actions could trigger World War III.The last 10 minutes of the nearly 45-minute engagement devolved into a tense back and forth between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy — who had urged skepticism about Russia’s commitment to diplom
  
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• At meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will seek security assurances against future Russian aggression

  28-02-2025 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine's leader is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine, a deal that would closely tie the two cou
  
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• The Las Vegas Sphere reveals official name of humungous emoji mascot

  28-02-2025 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – One of Las Vegas' most recognizable faces finally has a name.On Thursday, the Sphere Entertainment Co. revealed that the large yellow emoji character who often graces the structure's enormous external LED screen (or "Exosphere") is named Orbi — presumably a take on the Latin word orbis, which means circle or sphere.“Orbi has become a global phenomenon and cultural touchstone, captivating audiences in Las Vegas and on social media with its many expressions,&rd
  
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• Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments

  28-02-2025 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the controversial practice ignited by Elon Musk.The decision comes after Musk faced pushback last week from some agency heads, who instructed their employees not to respond to a Saturday email from [email protected], undercutting Musk’s threats that any nonresponse would be considered a resignation.
  
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• Former Navy sailor pleads guilty in plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes, allegedly on behalf of Iranian group

  28-02-2025 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A former U.S. Navy sailor faces two decades in prison after pleading guilty to plotting to attack Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, allegedly on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in order to avenge the death of one of its leaders.The Justice Department says 38-year-old Xuanyu Harry Pang of North Chicago pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago "to conspiring to and attempting to willfully injure and destroy national defense material, natio
  
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• Washington man arrested for stealing $8M fishing boat with crew still on board, officials say

  28-02-2025 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  (KOIN) — A 42-year-old man from Washington state has been accused of stealing an 80-foot, $8 million commercial fishing boat with the crew still on board.The suspect, identified as Joshua Stedman of Aberdeen, boarded the Jamie Marie around 9 a.m. on Feb. 8 and temporarily convinced the crew that he was the boat’s new captain, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police said.“A subject had boarded the vessel, woke the crew and advised them they needed to get und
  
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• Trump says he plans to add White House ballroom, pave part of the Rose Garden

  28-02-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Trump in a new interview said he is planning to add a ballroom to the White House and to pave part the Rose Garden, similar to a patio at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida.Trump detailed his plans for the changes to the White House spaces during an interview with The Spectator.“So one of the things I’m going to do is build a beautiful, magnificent ballroom at the White House. Beautiful ballroom. There’s a picture of a ballroom that I have and that you sh
  
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• Measles outbreak: 146 cases reported in Texas following death of unvaccinated child

  28-02-2025 16:24 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said the measles outbreak has increased to 146 cases.Lubbock had two cases of measles reported. The City of Lubbock was scheduled to provide updates during a virtual news conference on Friday morning. A live video player will be added to this story.What parents can do to protect their children from the measles
  DSHS said 20 patients were hospitalized. There was one fatality confirmed in an unvaccinat
  
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• Meet the world's newest wealth class: 'Superbillionaire'

  28-02-2025 16:23 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- It’s a new category of the ultra-rich: the Superbillionaire.According to The Wall Street Journal, there are now two dozen people in the world whose net worth is at least $50 billion. So, who's on the list?Obviously, Elon Musk is on top. He has a net worth of about $419 billion, which is—wait for it—more than two million times as much as the typical American household. Also on the list is Jeff Bezos, who is worth $264 billion; Mark Zuckerberg, who is worth $221 billion
  
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• Social Security Administration could cut up to half of its workforce

  28-02-2025 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000, according to a person familiar with the agency’s plans who is not authorized to speak publicly. The workforce reduction, according to a second person who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, could be as high as 50%.It’s unclear how the layoffs will directly impact the benefits of the 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries, which inc
  
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• Pickleball tournament supporting the Dominican Health and Education initiative

  28-02-2025 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Dominican Health and Education initiative is a nonprofit organization that supports healthcare and educational advancement on the island of Dominica.
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  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in NMCrime: Deming kids forced to live in ‘underground caves’ alongside feces, per court docsVideo: Carlsbad man confesses to killin
  
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• "BLUE: The Life & Art of George Rodrigue" premieres in Santa Fe

  28-02-2025 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –The new documentary, "BLUE: The Life & Art of George Rodrigue" is premiering on March 2, at 4 p.m. at the Four Seasons Santa Fe Resort.
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  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in NMCrime: Deming kids forced to live in ‘underground caves’ alongside feces, per court docsVideo: Carlsbad man confesses to killing baby in l
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Gene Hackman, DWI scandal, Warm and sunny, Burglary bill, Obelisk study

  28-02-2025 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque man sentenced for string of robberiesSanta Fe County Sheriff’s Office rolls out 2 new electric vehicles for patrolAlbuquerque man sentenced for fatal hit and run crashWhat’s happening around New Mexico February 28-March 6Bill would create department to monitor infants exposed to drugs in NMRuidoso Downs Race Track working to repair damage from summer flooding
  Friday's Five Facts[1] Sheriff’s Office addresses deaths of Gene Hackman, wife and dog
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico February 28-March 6

  28-02-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from February 28 to March 6.Albuquerque
  February 28-March 1 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.March 1 Sadness, Madness & Mayhem: Haunted Costume Carnival – Eerie extravaganza brings New Mexico's finest performers together to celebrate alternative folk music, circus culture, haunted fashion, and mystical fun. This event starts a
  
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• Warmer and breezier weather into the weekend

  28-02-2025 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is a relatively chilly start across the state with temperatures ranging from the single digits to the low 40s with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will start a warming trend this afternoon and continue into Saturday.Forecast Continues Below
  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in NMCrime: Deming kids forced to live in ‘underground caves’ a
  
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• Warmer and breezier into the weekend

  28-02-2025 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  It is a relatively chilly start across the state with temperatures ranging from the single digits to the low 40s with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will start a warming trend this afternoon and continue into Saturday.A storm will move across the state this weekend, bringing breezy westerly winds. The track of this storm has trended farther south, which could mean slightly higher chances for rain. Spotty showers are possible with light mountain snow for areas along and north of I-40 late Satur
  
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• Windier weather returns starting this weekend

  28-02-2025 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will return across New Mexico through Saturday. Our weather will turn windier heading into March with slight chances for rain and mountain snow.It's a more mild day Thursday across New Mexico thanks to a couple of cold fronts that moved through the state Wednesday into this morning. Winds died down in the Albuquerque Metro, but they've been gusty across southwest New Mexico where it's been causing areas of blowing dust. Those winds will die down overnight. Temperatures will start
  
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• State offering 100 free well water tests in Dexter

  28-02-2025 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is offering 100 free domestic well water tests in Dexter. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 113 Monroe Ave. in Dexter on March 29. Only water from private wells that provide drinking water will be tested. UNM student set to become first New Mexico woman commissioned into U.S. Space ForceTo get your water tested you need to:
  Let the water run for two to three minutes before collecting the sampleFill a clean glas
  
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• Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office rolls out 2 new electric vehicles for patrol

  28-02-2025 04:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County Sheriff's deputies are rolling out some new patrol units with a much smaller carbon footprint. The sheriff's office held a press conference on Thursday to unveil their new electric vehicles pilot program.Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in New MexicoTwo fully electric F-250s are hitting the streets as a part of the patrol fleet. "With the implementation of new technology and seeing how far we've come. From back in
  
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• Usmonov ready to headline first fight night of career

  28-02-2025 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque is set to take place on Friday inside the Kiva Auditorium. In total, the card features 11 fights, with all 11 including a fighter with New Mexico ties.The main event of the evening is a bantamweight bought between Jackson Wink trained Bekhzod Usmonov and Keith Richardson from North Carolina.Usmonov, originally from Tajikistan, has adopted Albuquerque as his home. In addition to fighting, he works at a local Starbucks and is begin
  
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• Santa Fe City Council approves study to look into potentially moving Soldiers' Monument

  28-02-2025 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Obelisk is back in the spotlight after Santa Fe City Councilors decided to allocate thousands of dollars to fund a study on the best place to move the Soldier's Monument. Thursday night, councilors voted unanimously to approve $100,000 from the city's general fund for a study assessing the feasibility of rebuilding or moving the Soldiers' Monument. Bill would create department to monitor infants exposed to drugs in New MexicoIn October 2020, p
  
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• Governor's Office shares support for bill making home invasion its own crime

  28-02-2025 03:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Governor's Office spoke on a bill that would make breaking into someone's home while they're home it's own crime. On Monday, KRQE News 13 reported on bi-partisan Senate Bill 153, advocated for by Anissa Tinnin who shot and injured an intruder who came into her home. The bill would make a break-in while someone is home a second degree felony.Bill would create department to monitor infants exposed to drugs in New MexicoOn Thursday, the Governor's Office shar
  
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• 'Pissed off' sheriff slams podium speaking on BCSO's connection to DWI scheme

  28-02-2025 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said he feels "pissed off" after he lost his right-hand man, who was implicated in a massive public corruption scandal involving drunk driving arrests."I have never been betrayed like this in my life, and I'm pretty freaking pissed off right now," Allen said while slamming his podium Thursday.Johann Jareno was appointed to undersheriff by Allen in January 2023. He is now said to be part of an ongoing federal in
  
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• Warmer weather moves in ahead of a weekend storm system

  28-02-2025 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will return across New Mexico through Saturday. Our weather will turn windier heading into March with slight chances for rain and mountain snow.
  It's a more mild day Thursday across New Mexico thanks to a couple of cold fronts that moved through the state Wednesday into this morning. Winds died down in the Albuquerque Metro, but they've been gusty across southwest New Mexico where it's been causing areas of blowing dust. Those winds will die down overnight. Temperatures will start
  
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• Ruidoso Downs Race Track working around the clock to repair damage from summer flooding

  28-02-2025 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KRQE) – Rebuilding after devastating burn scar flooding. The Ruidoso Downs racetrack is trying to bring horse racing back to its renowned southeast New Mexico facility by spring. "Well, the clock's ticking," said Tim Keithley,  director of marketing for Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. Story continues below
  Breaking: Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead in their NM homeBehind bars: Man on most wanted list for more than four decades
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes 16 new firefighters

  28-02-2025 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city and the Albuquerque Fire Rescue chief welcomed Albuquerque's newest firefighters. The department celebrated the 16 graduating members of the AFR's 103rd Cadet Class on Thursday morning. The cadets received their helmets and had their badges pinned. Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in New Mexico"You have trained relentlessly, faced challenges, head out and proven you are ready to serve and today you have earned the right to w
  
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