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• 3 New Mexico counties launch behavioral health program

  05-03-2025 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Three New Mexico counties are implementing a new behavioral treatment program seeking to help people who fail to voluntarily get mental health treatment. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program is now being used in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos counties.Albuquerque Fire Rescue reminds residents of burn restrictionsThe program helps people who have been hospitalized or jailed because they do not seek treatment on their own and continue their violent be
  
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• Santa Fe Seed Library opening March 22

  05-03-2025 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is helping residents get ready for planting season.The Santa Fe Seed Library is opening for the 2025 season later this month. The library, operated by the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners' Seed Stewards, will soon contain thousands of open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds donated by local growers and seed companies.Registration opens for summer ABQ BioPark campsVisitors will be able to take five packets of seeds. The ope
  
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• 'Far from destroyed': Mayor of Springfield, Ohio, responds to Trump's speech

  05-03-2025 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, has responded after his city was mentioned during President Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night."Entire towns like Aurora, Colorado, and Springfield, Ohio, buckled under the weight of the migrant occupation and corruption like nobody's ever seen before," said Trump. "Beautiful towns destroyed."In a statement released Wednesday, Mayor Rob Rue disagreed with the latter part of what the president said."The City of Springfield has not
  
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• Two men charged after Kansas City Chiefs fans found in backyard

  05-03-2025 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Two men have been charged in connection to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found dead in the backyard of a home more than a year ago.Kansas City Police were initially called to a home in Northland on Jan. 9, 2024, by a woman who claimed to have found a dead body in the backyard while searching for her fiance, 36-year-old Clayton McGeeney.When police arrived at the home, Jordan Willis allegedly let them inside, though he never opened the door f
  
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• Where did the breakfast burrito get its humble start?

  05-03-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While breakfast burritos remain a breakfast staple in New Mexico, do you know where it originated? According to Visit Albuquerque, the breakfast burrito has roots in the Duke City.Registration opens for summer ABQ BioPark campsThe very first breakfast burrito is said to have originated at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in the 1970s. The tourism website said the next time you order the new Mexican favorite, remember where it came from.
  
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• Two charged with hostage taking in Albuquerque

  05-03-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Two men are facing charges of hostage taking after members of a transnational organized crime task force raided an Albuquerque, New Mexico, home where 10 migrants were being held for ransom.Task force members found the home after the FBI received a call on March 1 from a Guatemalan woman saying she had been told to wire transfer 90,000 quetzales ($11,700) or else her husband would be turned over to a Mexican drug cartel.Mexico expels US citizen allegedly su
  
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• Registration opens for summer ABQ BioPark camps

  05-03-2025 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Registration is now open for the ABQ BioPark camp hoping to spark local kids' curiosity in the natural world. Camp Biopark combines hands-on activities, games, art, and behind the scenes experiences to inspire young learners to explore the wonders of plants and animals.City of Albuquerque reminding people to keep their pet’s vaccinations up to dateThe week-long camps are for students kindergarten through 9th grade. They run from June 2-July 25. To regi
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue reminds residents of burn restrictions

  05-03-2025 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With high spring-winds across New Mexico, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is reminding residents they cannot burn dead weeds and small piles of vegetation if winds exceed 15 miles per hour. AFR also said the fire must be at least 25 feet away from buildings or combustible materials and people must have something to put out the fire on site, whether that be a hose or fire extinguisher.High winds impact irrigation ditch clean up along the Rio GrandeIf winds do pick up
  
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• University of New Mexico researchers look into how grasslands recovery from drought

  05-03-2025 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New research by the University of New Mexico shows how grasslands recover from drought. UNM researchers said grasslands play an important role in agriculture and tourism, as well as helping local wildlife and water conservation. UNM Professor of Biology Scott Collins co-authored the study, looking at grasslands across the United States and in China that receive different amounts of rainfall with two of those sites in New Mexico.High winds impact irrigation d
  
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• University of New Mexico researchers look into how grasslands recover from drought

  05-03-2025 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New research by the University of New Mexico shows how grasslands recover from drought. UNM researchers said grasslands play an important role in agriculture and tourism, as well as helping local wildlife and water conservation. UNM Professor of Biology Scott Collins co-authored the study, looking at grasslands across the United States and in China that receive different amounts of rainfall with two of those sites in New Mexico.High winds impact irrigation d
  
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• Fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer dies after going overboard on '80s-themed cruise, family says

  05-03-2025 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of an '80s rock star, has died after going overboard an '80s-themed cruise hosted on a Royal Caribbean ship, according to multiple reports.Her husband-to-be, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, was among the musical acts slated to perform on the cruise, which departed from Miami on Sunday, March 2.On Monday, the couple posted a selfie together, saying they had made it aboard the cruise. While the exact circumstances of her death remai
  
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• 'This is not normal': Who held up the protest sign before Trump's speech?

  05-03-2025 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As President Donald Trump entered the room Tuesday night, preparing to address both houses of Congress, he shook hands with Republicans lined up to see him. Just over the president's shoulder you may have spotted a small, handwritten sign. It read, "This is NOT Normal," in black ink.The sign was held up by Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat representing New Mexico's 1st District in the House of Representatives, which covers the Albuquerque area.9 states report measles cases as
  
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• At least 3 skiers buried in Alaska avalanche, officials say

  05-03-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An avalanche in the Alaska backcountry swept away and buried three skiers who were believed to be dead under a pile of snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.If the deaths are confirmed it would be the deadliest U.S. avalanche since three climbers were killed in a slide in Washington’s Cascade Mountains two years ago.While Alaska troopers have not been able to assess the site yet, “based on the informa
  
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• US travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands updated, year after Americans arrested

  05-03-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  *Attached video: How to spend less on your next flight(WJW) – A level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands has been updated by the U.S. State Department, warning Americans planning to visit to “exercise increased caution."The advisory generally warns of crime on the islands, with most occurring in Providenciales, an area where police may have “limited investigatory resources.”The travel advisory, updated Tuesday, also provides updated information regarding t
  
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• Albuquerque police warn public of uptick in Honda vehicle thefts

  05-03-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public about an uptick in thefts of specific Honda models after noticing a trend from the previous year.Story continues below
  Traffic: Four people hospitalized after crash involving Roswell police officerDon't Miss: What the NM Gas Company found at Gene Hackman's homeVideo: NMSP officer arrested on drunk driving chargesInvestigation: Key ringleader in DWI scheme allowed to leave the country
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• The calm before the next storm

  05-03-2025 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  Winds have calmed down across New Mexico this afternoon as temperatures marginally warm up. But this calm weather won't be lasting for very long.
  A ridge of high pressure is in place over New Mexico this afternoon. The ridge is bringing marginally warmer temperatures across the state. The ridging has also calmed down the strong wind gusts seen over the past few days. This afternoon, winds are only expected to be locally breezy in the southeast.
  Another storm system is making its way towards New
  
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• Man sentenced for shoplifting and stabbing at northeast Albuquerque Ross

  05-03-2025 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ernest Nakatewa was sentenced in court Wednesday for a shoplifting that escalated into a stabbing at a Ross store in northeast Albuquerque.
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  Traffic: Four people hospitalized after crash involving Roswell police officerDon't Miss: What the NM Gas Company found at Gene Hackman's homeVideo: NMSP officer arrested on drunk driving chargesInvestigation: Key ringleader in DWI scheme allowed to leave the country
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• KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United matches

  05-03-2025 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE Media Group and New Mexico United are partnering to expand soccer coverage across the state and give fans access to every match via broadcast and online. KRQE Media Group has become the official English-language broadcast partner of New Mexico United. All the club's matches will now be broadcast live on New Mexico 50 and streamed online for free at KRQE.com via a geofenced feed. The matches will also be broadcast on Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m. on KRQE.
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• Woman mistakenly released from jail takes pleads to initial charges

  05-03-2025 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the several metro detention center inmates who was mistakenly released last year went in front of a judge for her initial crime.Story continues below
  Traffic: Four people hospitalized after crash involving Roswell police officerDon't Miss: What the NM Gas Company found at Gene Hackman's homeVideo: NMSP officer arrested on drunk driving chargesInvestigation: Key ringleader in DWI scheme allowed to leave the country
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• Mexico expels US citizen allegedly supplying firearms to drug cartels

  05-03-2025 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Authorities in Juarez, Mexico, say they have expelled an American they allege was one of the “largest provider of illegal firearms” to drug cartels in the border state of Chihuahua.Chihuahua state police officers and the Mexican army arrested Roland Albert Muñoz, 41, on a highway west of Chihuahua City on Tuesday morning after receiving information from U.S. authorities that he was wanted on gun-running charges in Texas.Texas, Arizona arm
  
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• 40-day Target boycott begins: Why are some shoppers 'fasting' from the retailer?

  05-03-2025 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Target, a private company not required to follow President Donald Trump's orders to dismiss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, did just that in January.The Minnesota-based chain announced on Jan. 24 that it was ending its hiring, supplier recruitment and promotion goals for women, members of racial minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with disabilities.Though it's not the only major company backtracking on DEI, it's facing major customer blowba
  
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• Mysterious affliction causing endangered Florida fish to spin and die is back

  05-03-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A mysterious affliction that causes prehistoric, endangered smalltooth sawfish to spin erratically in Florida waters and often die appears to have resurfaced, with more than 50 deaths recorded last year, wildlife officials said Wednesday.Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.
  
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• Trump admin plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs: internal memo

  05-03-2025 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.The VA's chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top-level officials at the agency that it had an objective to cut enough employees to return to 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000. That would require terminating ten
  
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• Mötley Crüe postpones Las Vegas residency due to vocalist Vince Neil's health

  05-03-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Mötley Crüe announced Tuesday that they are postponing their upcoming Las Vegas residency over the health of singer Vince Neil.The residency, to be held at Dolby Live at Park MGM, was originally set to begin on March 28 and run through April 19. It has been rescheduled for September and early October. A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collisionThe postponement was due to a "required medical procedure" reco
  
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• 31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

  05-03-2025 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found.Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health insurance, the West Health-Gallup survey found.Most of the borrowers were ages 18-29, 30-39 and 40-49. Just two percent of Americans who borrowed were over 65 years old.“Too many Americans are racking up medical debt whether they have health insurance or not,” Tim Lash, West Heal
  
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• Michigan brothers missing since 2010 declared dead at mom's request

  05-03-2025 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A judge declared three Michigan brothers dead Wednesday, more than 14 years after they disappeared at Thanksgiving in a small-town tragedy that remains unsolved despite an explicit belief by investigators that their father is responsible.Lenawee County Judge Catherine Sala granted a request by Tanya Zuvers, the mother of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.“This is a case of terrible and longstanding impact on the community of Lenawee,” Sala said. &ldq
  
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• Watch: Fishermen rush to save 900-pound dolphin that landed on their boat

  05-03-2025 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A placid fishing trip turned “berserk” for three New Zealand men when a dolphin weighing more than 400 kilograms (900 pounds) appeared to fall out of the sky before crash-landing in their small boat.No one was badly hurt when the 3.4 meter (11-foot) bottlenose dolphin jumped aboard the open-top boat Friday, said Dean Harrison, the owner of the nearly 16-foot vessel.This image made from video provided by Dean Harrison, shows a d
  
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• Boy reportedly kidnapped from Atlanta 7 years ago found in Colorado; 2 arrested

  05-03-2025 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — A 14-year-old boy who went missing seven years ago has been located just outside of Denver and two people have been arrested on kidnapping charges.Abdul Aziz Khan was reportedly kidnapped from Atlanta in 2017 by his non-custodial mother. He was safely located along with another younger child.Abdul Aziz Khan was reportedly kidnapped in 2017 out of Atlanta, Georgia by his non-custodial mother. He was located on Feb. 23, 2025, in Douglas County. (Douglas County Sheriff's Offic
  
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• US paused Ukraine intelligence support: Trump officials

  05-03-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  Trump administration officials confirmed Wednesday that the White House paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine in its war against Russia as part of a broader review of assistance to Kyiv.CIA Director John Ratcliffe and national security adviser Michael Waltz both said the U.S. had paused intelligence sharing in addition to military aid. While critics argued those moves would severely hamper Ukraine's ability to fend off invading Russian forces, both Trump officials expressed optimism that nego
  
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• 'Space Ghost' voice actor George Lowe dies at 67

  05-03-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) - George Lowe, a voice actor and comedian best known for portraying Space Ghost on the partially animated TV series "Space Ghost Coast to Coast," has died.Lowe, 67, passed away on Sunday, a representative for the actor confirmed to outlets including Deadline and A.V. Club.
  George Lowe, seen here during Dragon*Con 2006 in Atlanta, . (Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage)Lowe, a Florida native, had lent his voice to several animated Cartoon Network shows, but was perhaps best known for his role "
  
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• More states want to stop taxing groceries

  05-03-2025 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday unveiled the details of her proposal to eradicate the remaining 1/8th of a cent sales tax the state levies on groceries. Lawmakers in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama are also calli
  
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• What Trump’s aid freeze means for Ukraine war 

  05-03-2025 16:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump’s freeze on U.S. aid going to Ukraine threatens to create severe problems for Kyiv in its war against Russia, leaving the country more vulnerable to aerial attacks on population centers and key infrastructure.Experts predict the pause could be felt within a matter of weeks, depending on its scope.  “In terms of the immediate battlefield effect, this is bad,” said George Barros, an expert on the Ukraine-Russia conflict for the Institute
  
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• Trump passes Clinton, gives longest modern address to joint session of Congress

  05-03-2025 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump gave the longest address to a joint session of Congress in modern history on Tuesday night, surpassing former President Bill Clinton’s previous mark. Trump spoke for nearly 100 minutes from start to end to both houses of Congress, with a brief interruption from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), who heckled Trump early in his speech and was escorted out by the sergeant-at-arms. Before Trump’s address on Tuesday, Clinton’s 2000 State of the U
  
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• 'Black Lives Matter' painting to be removed from street near White House, mayor says

  05-03-2025 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's capital city will remove the large painting of the words “Black Lives Matter” on a street one block from the White House as Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser struggles to fend off threats of encroachment from both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.Bowser pointed to the change on the social platform X on Tuesday, writing: “The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a painful
  
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• Four people hospitalized after crash involving Roswell police officer

  05-03-2025 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – An investigation is underway after a Roswell police vehicle collided with another car, sending at least four people to the hospital.Story continues below
  Traffic and Roads: Three killed in 11-car pileup west of LordsburgDon't Miss: Navajo storyteller brings representation in front and behind the cameraCrime: Six suspects arrested in connection to home invasion in Taos County
  According to Roswell police, one of their SUV units was heading north on Main St. around
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: DWI arrest, Income program, Calm then windy, Delegation response, Irrigation delays

  05-03-2025 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Key ringleader in DWI scheme allowed to leave the countryBalloon Fiesta will not hold concert this yearUNM men’s basketball clinches a share of Mountain West title with win at NevadaGallup High School student accused of bringing gun on campusCYFD reform bills clear House, move on to Senate in New MexicoLawmakers want to raise New Mexico teacher salaries by $5,000Joann store closures: See the list of nearly 800 locations headed for sale
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• Pope resting after sleeping through the night with ventilation mask 

  05-03-2025 13:34 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.In its latest update, the Vatican said that the pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8 a.m. Pope Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger.The 88-year-old pope,
  
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• Catholic Church opens Lent season without sick pope

  05-03-2025 13:34 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.A cardinal took the pope's place leading a short penitential procession between two churches on the Aventine Hill, and opened an Ash Wednesday homily prepared for the pontiff with words of solidarity and thanks for Francis.“We feel deeply united with him in this
  
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• Calmer weather before windy storm brings more rain/snow

  05-03-2025 13:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer conditions have briefly returned this morning with not only the much calmer winds, but also with clearer skies and still dry air, allowing for a colder start for most with temperatures below the freezing mark for the northwestern majority of the region, but temperatures will rise today out in front of our next windy storm system with more precipitation for many after the fire threat eventually increases again.Forecast Continues Below
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• Calmer before windy storm brings more rain/snow

  05-03-2025 13:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer conditions have briefly returned this morning with not only the much calmer winds, but also with clearer skies and still dry air, allowing for a colder start for most with temperatures below the freezing mark for the northwestern majority of the region, but temperatures will rise today out in front of our next windy storm system with more precipitation for many after the fire threat eventually increases again.High pressure will allow for temperatures to rise from
  
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• New Mexico's Congressional delegation speaks out on Trump Administration decisions

  05-03-2025 07:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From tariffs to federal cuts, New Mexico's congressional delegation is outraged by the changes they're seeing under the Trump administration. "Nothing going on in Washington, D.C. right now and nothing with this president is normal,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich, (D) New Mexico.Story continues below
  Traffic and Roads: Three killed in 11-car pileup west of LordsburgDon't Miss: Navajo storyteller brings representation in front and behind the cameraCrime: Six suspe
  
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• Another storm moves in late this week

  05-03-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Calmer weather will briefly return to New Mexico Wednesday. Another storm will move into the state late this week bringing more high winds with higher chances for rain and snow.High winds continued parts of New Mexico Monday night into today. Clayton even had wind gusts up to nearly 80 mph earlier today. Several places across eastern New Mexico again measured gusts up to 60 mph this morning into the afternoon with Dust Storm Warnings around the Roswell area. Wind direction today has been out of
  
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• Man with dementia safely reunited with his caseworker by Albuquerque agencies

  05-03-2025 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man experiencing a dementia-related episode is back with his caseworker after a coordinated response from local agencies. A police officer found the man disoriented at Silver Street Market in February and called Albuquerque Community Safety. ACS provided support before asking the University of New Mexico Hospital to assess his condition. Albuquerque students receive financial literacy lessonAfter failed attempts to contact his family, adult protective serv
  
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• High winds impact irrigation ditch clean up along the Rio Grande

  05-03-2025 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A dry winter is creating a low spring run-off this year making it tough for farmers. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is saying the wind this week is causing more weather woes and irrigation delays.Story continues below
  Traffic and Roads: Three killed in 11-car pileup west of LordsburgDon't Miss: Navajo storyteller brings representation in front and behind the cameraCrime: Six suspects arrested in connection to home invasion in Taos County
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• Gallup High School student accused of bringing gun on campus

  05-03-2025 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Police arrested a Gallup High School student who brought a gun onto campus. Gallup police say several students saw the suspect with the gun and notified school staff and security. The department said the student is being held at the San Juan County Juvenile Detention Center. The student was charged with bringing a gun on campus. VIDEO: Deputies arrest New Mexico State Police officer accused of driving drunkAnother student was arrested after detectives saw on
  
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• VIDEO: New Mexico State Police officer charged with driving drunk

  05-03-2025 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico State Police officer is on administrative leave after getting arrested for drunk driving and she didn't make it easy for her fellow law enforcement officers. She refused to listen to them, requiring drastic measures to get her out of her car.Story continues below
  Traffic and Roads: Three killed in 11-car pileup west of LordsburgDon't Miss: Navajo storyteller brings representation in front and behind the cameraCrime: Six suspects arrested in connectio
  
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• UNM men's basketball clinches a share of Mountain West title with win at Nevada

  05-03-2025 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Pitino's New Mexico Lobos have clinched a share of the Mountain West regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming league tournament after a 71-67 victory over Nevada Tuesday night.Donovan Dent was the only Lobo in double figures with a game high 33 points on 12 of 18 shooting. Nelly Junior Joseph missed a double double by one point as he scored 9 points and finished with 15 rebounds.
  Nevada had three players in double figures. Kobe Sanders a
  
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• Albuquerque students receive financial literacy lesson

  05-03-2025 04:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of 5th graders from Albuqeurque Public Schools got a special lesson this afternoon on money. The lesson focused on instruction on loans, bank accounts, writing checks, and saving money for college. CYFD reform bills clear House, move on to Senate in New Mexico50 kids took advantage of the lesson. "I think they really enjoy it, I think they get excited to have people come and talk to them, outside of their teachers, because we only go so far," said Fi
  
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• CYFD reform bills clear House, move on to Senate in New Mexico

  05-03-2025 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three major bills to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability at the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department have passed the House. House Bill 5 would create an independent office to oversee child welfare in the state. One of the functions of that office would be to review CYFD polices and procedures.Lawmakers want to raise New Mexico teacher salaries by $5,000Meanwhile, House Bill 203 would require CYFD workers to retain and back up
  
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• Key ringleader in DWI scheme allowed to leave the country

  05-03-2025 01:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal court judge is allowing one of the ringleaders in the so-called 'DWI Enterprise' to leave the country, raising questions about where he is going, and how it's allowed. KRQE Investigative Reporter, Gabrielle Burkhart spoke to an attorney representing some of the victims of the DWI corruption scheme.A two-sentence document reveals the court is granting an 'unopposed motion' to allow now-disgraced paralegal and convicted criminal, Ricardo, 'Rick' Mend
  
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