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• ABQ Ride Connect celebrates 10,000th passenger

  07-03-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A program that started less than a year ago is celebrating a major milestone. ABQ Ride Connect had their 10,000th passenger use the service. The pilot program will celebrate its one-year anniversary on March 18. In that time, they have helped around 300 people a week with rides in parts of the metro that have limited bus service. The areas they work in can be found on the city's website.Kirtland Air Force Base planning for controlled burns next weekOn Friday
  
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• Santa Fe hosting business fair on March 19

  07-03-2025 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Businesses in Santa Fe are getting the opportunity at a first-of-its-kind finance fair. The city will host the Small Business Finance Fair on March 19 at the Santa Fe Regional Airport. The event will connect entrepreneurs with active venture capital funds, and resource providers. Assistance League of Albuquerque afternoon of bingo fundraiserThe finance fair will start at 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. To register for the event, click this link.
  
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• Calibers and 2 New Mexico sheriff's offices team up for Special Olympics fundraiser

  07-03-2025 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two New Mexico sheriff's offices are teaming up with a local shooting range to help Special Olympics hit their mark. Bernalillo and Curry County Sheriff's Offices say throughout March, community members can stop by all local Calibers locations to buy a target for $10. They will also receive a free raffle ticket for their chance to win a rifle, hot tub, gift certificate, or swag bag.Story continues below
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• What's cheaper in the US: the chicken or the egg?

  07-03-2025 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With egg prices at a record high, the price of a chicken is about the same as the price of dozen eggs, but how long would it take the savings from not buying eggs to offset the cost of keeping chickens?Amid an ongoing bird flu outbreak, egg prices reached a national record high last month of $4.95 per dozen. Egg prices are expected to get even higher this year, according to predictions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with a spike expected around the East
  
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• Moon mission goes sideways: Private lunar lander declared dead after botched landing

  07-03-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday.The news came less than 24 hours after the botched landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines.Launched last week, the lander named Athena missed its mark by more than 800 feet and ended up in a frigid crater, the company said in declaring it dead.This photo provided by Intui
  
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• Brief tariff period halted 30% of Tijuana product deliveries into US

  07-03-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Thirty percent of product deliveries into the U.S. from Tijuana were put on hold between Tuesday and Thursday while tariffs were in place.Israel Delgado Vallejo, vice president of the National Chamber of Commercial Transporters, said they noticed a stop in exports as people got a sense of the economic impact the tariffs were going to create."It translated into fewer truck loads going abroad, not just in the Tijuana region but every point along the border," he said.Bo
  
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• Guatemala sending troops border with Mexico to stop migrants, drugs

  07-03-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- The Guatemalan government has announced it is sending military forces to its border with Mexico to prevent "transnational crime and for the protection of its own citizens."Guatemala Minister of Defense Henry Sáenz, said they will form a "ring of fire" along the border with a military presence on the ground and in the air.According to Sáenz, the order came from Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo de León.Mexican National Guard on patr
  
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• US inmate set to die by firing squad, which states allow this?

  07-03-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A South Carolina death row inmate is set to be executed on Friday, March 7. Instead of the more traditional lethal injection, the inmate—Brad Sigmon, 67—has chosen to die by firing squad, a method that has only been performed three times in the last 49 years.Sigmon, who is being executed for the 2001 killings of his ex-girlfriend’s parents at their home in Greenville County, chose to forego lethal injection due to concerns that little is known about the drugs or pro
  
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• 'America's punching bag': Singer revisits 2024 national anthem fallout after latest performance

  07-03-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The country singer who admitted to being drunk while singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at 2024’s MLB Home Run Derby is opening up about her time as “America’s punching bag.”Ingrid Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, went viral shortly after her July rendition of the national anthem was blasted by critics.“I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I&r
  
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• Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian dairy, lumber products as soon as Friday

  07-03-2025 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Trump said his administration could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canada for dairy products and lumber as early as Friday amid a mounting trade war between the two nations.Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, complained about Canada's steep tariffs on dairy products and lumber imported from the U.S. The president claimed Canada is charging Americans a tariff of more than 200 percent on dairy products and a “tremendously high tariff” on lumber exports
  
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• 20 Dem AGs sue over Trump efforts to fire probationary employees

  07-03-2025 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Democratic state attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 19 states sued the Trump administration late Thursday over its efforts to carry out mass firings of federal workers. The attorneys general seek a court order reinstating fired probationary employees, meaning those who were either hired or promoted within the past year or two and have fewer job protections than other federal workers. “These large-scale, indiscriminate firings are not only subjecting the
  
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• 2025 Basketball Bracket Challenge

  07-03-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  Enter KRQE’s Basketball Challenge for your chance to win a $500 gift card. This contest is sponsored by Route 66 Casino Hotel and their Ceasars Sportsbook.Important Dates
  Sign up to play between March 10 to March 20.Participants can start making their picks for the Basketball Challenge on March 16, Selection Sunday.The brackets close on March 20 at 9:45 a.m. and you can no longer make your picks.
  
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• Rain and snow through Saturday

  07-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow showers continue for western New Mexico this afternoon. At the same time, strong wind gusts are bringing blowing dust to southern New Mexico.
  A low pressure system has dropped into Arizona this afternoon. The proximity of the low is bringing isolated to scattered rain and snow showers across northern and western New Mexico. The heaviest snowfall will be coming later this afternoon and overnight. The heaviest snowfall is expected in northwest and northeast New Mexico. On Saturday th
  
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• Man with extensive criminal history pleads guilty to 2022 murder in Albuquerque

  07-03-2025 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with an extensive criminal history pleaded guilty to murdering another man in exchange for money, drugs and a car in 2022.
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  Albuquerque: Family speaks following lawsuit settlement for man shot by policeDon't Miss: Officials to give update on deaths of Gene Hackman and his wifePolitics: Three candidates have announced campaigns for Albuquerque mayor
  Freddy Granger admitted to killing Gary Escareno in a murder-for-hire plot. Escareno
  
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• Albuquerque police release results of missing persons operation

  07-03-2025 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department released the results of its recent missing persons operation 'Homecoming.' On February 25, 2025 officers from multiple units worked together and attempted to resolve 129 active cases.
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  Albuquerque: Family speaks following lawsuit settlement for man shot by policeDon't Miss: Officials to give update on deaths of Gene Hackman and his wifePolitics: Three candidates have announced campaigns for Albuquer
  
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• Second-largest bank in Mexico calls Trump 'biggest risk to Mexican economy'

  07-03-2025 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Executives of Mexico's second-largest bank, Banamex, say President Donald Trump is the "biggest threat to the Mexican economy during the next four years."Bank management says Trump's policies have already led to weaker investment in Mexico, political instability, higher inflation and interest rates.Fresh produce growers in Mexico already seeing drop in orders despite delay in tariffs
  According to the bank, Trump's presidency will be the source of uncertainty in the s
  
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• Federal judge stops compounded copies of Eli Lilly weight loss, diabetes drugs

  07-03-2025 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A federal judge has effectively ended the ability of compounding pharmacies to make their own copies of Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. In a sealed decision filed late Wednesday, Judge Mark Pittman of the Northern District of Texas declined to issue an injunction to stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from declaring there was no longer a shortage of the medicines' active ingredient, tirzepatide. The lawsuit against the FDA wa
  
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• I-10 west near Lordsburg closed after vehicle hauling excavator hits bridge

  07-03-2025 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  LORDSBURG, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 10 west closed near exit 24 in Lordsburg after a commercial vehicle carrying an excavator hit a bridge Friday, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. New Mexico State Police officer arrested for DWI resignsNMDOT said in a Facebook post that the crash caused "significant damage to the bridge deck and other components." Engineers are currently on-site to assess the structural damage and determine what repairs are needed.Westbound tr
  
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• Watch live: Fed chair Powell gives remarks on state of economy

  07-03-2025 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give an update on the state of the economy Friday afternoon — less than two months since President Trump returned to the Oval Office.The remarks, part of the U.S. Monetary Policy Forum at the University of Chicago, come after the Labor Department released the first jobs report of Trump's second term. The report shows that the U.S. added 151,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent.The job market appears to be holding steady
  
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• 198 measles cases reported in South Plains outbreak, DSHS said

  07-03-2025 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there were 198 cases of measles across Texas and the South Plains. What parents can do to protect their children from the measlesDSHS said 23 patients were hospitalized. Officials said most cases were not vaccinated. Health officials said disease is highly contagious, and the best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles. How does measles spread
  
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• Trump offers pathway to citizenship for South African farmers, families

  07-03-2025 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump is offering an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship to some South African farmers, calling their treatment in the country "terrible.""They are confiscating their LAND and FARMS, and MUCH WORSE THAN THAT," he wrote in a Friday morning post on Truth Social.Trump signed an executive order last month halting federal aid to South Africa over property laws that he said impose "unjust racial discrimination" against white Afrikaner farmers."To go a step further, any
  
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• Bullet holes, shattered windows discovered at Oregon Tesla dealership

  07-03-2025 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – When Tesla employees walked into a dealership in Tigard, Oregon, Thursday morning, they discovered the building had been damaged overnight by gunfire.Surveillance footage showed a suspect or suspects firing several bullets around 1:46 a.m., police said. Car being pulled from an Oregon river might have belonged to a family that vanished in 1958Officials say at least seven shots were fired at the car dealership, damaging three cars and shattering windows.“One bu
  
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• Cheetos bags full of meth found at Indiana post office

  07-03-2025 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WXIN) - Two Los Angeles residents have been arrested in southern Indiana after police found pounds of meth hidden inside Cheetos bags at a local post office.Police were notified on Wednesday about two suspicious packages sent by mail to Evansville that were believed to contain narcotics.A detective found approximately 40 pounds of meth inside the packages, hidden inside bags of Cheetos Puffs.Cheetos bags and seized meth (Vanderburgh Co. Sheriff's Office)
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• Officials to give update on deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

  07-03-2025 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials are expected to provide an update on the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe Friday.Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and officials from the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator and the New Mexico Department of Health will speak at a joint news conference at the sheriff`s office at 2 p.m. The news conference will be live-streamed in this article.Story continues below
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• Causes of death revealed for actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe

  07-03-2025 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials revealed the causes of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe Friday.New Mexico Chief Medical Investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell said Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe respiratory illness that is transmitted through contact with infected rodents, or their urine, droppings, or saliva.Officials believe she died around Feb. 11, about a week before Hackman died on Feb. 18 due to "significant heart disea
  
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• How can daylight saving time impact your health?

  07-03-2025 17:04 via krqe.com
  
  BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – It’s that time of year again. Whether you like it, hate it, don’t mind, or are maybe on the fence, changing the clocks for daylight saving time seems to always be just around the corner.It has recently been a topic of interest for many people and a political talking point, with calls in Congress to abandon it altogether. Regardless of whether you want to abolish the twice-a-year practice or not, experts have long agreed that it can have an impact on our
  
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• Unexploded WWII-era bomb causes travel chaos in Paris, disrupts Europe's busiest railway hub

  07-03-2025 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — The discovery of a huge unexploded World War II-era bomb caused transportation chaos in Paris on Friday, including the suspension of high-speed train links with London and Brussels and the closure of a vital road artery into the French capital. Rail services were also halted at France’s busiest train station, upending commuters’ workdays and travelers’ weekend getaway plans, as bomb-disposal experts worked to make the half-ton explosive device safe.The cascad
  
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• How long should you keep tax return records?

  07-03-2025 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service generally recommends keeping tax returns and related documents for at least three years after filing.That's because the IRS has a statute of limitations to audit your return. There is also a three-year window for taxpayers to file an amended tax return from the date it was originally filed.So, how long should you keep tax returns and tax documents? In most cases, three years is likely a safe bet."Generally, you must keep your records that support
  
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• Walgreens set to go private in deal worth nearly $10 billion

  07-03-2025 16:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Shareholders could eventually receive up to another $3 per share under certain conditions.A buyout to take the drugstore chain private would give it more flexibility to make
  
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• Canadian senator challenges Donald Trump Jr. to charity boxing match over 'bogus tariffs'

  07-03-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Canadian Sen. Patrick Brazeau challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a charity boxing match over the “bogus” tariffs implemented this week by his father, President Trump. "I know, I still can't believe it myself. But I no longer smoke and have been sober for almost 5 years," the Quebec-based senator said in a Thursday post on X. "In light of these bogus tariffs from President @realDonaldTrump from the U.S. onto Canada, I challenge you to a fight to raise money for canc
  
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• Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization

  07-03-2025 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalization for double pneumonia, in stable condition and resuming his therapies after giving the world a tangible indication of just how frail and sick he is.The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope had a good night’s rest and woke up Friday morning just after 8 a.m. He resumed his respiratory and physical therapy, using high flows of supplemental oxygen to help him breathe. Doctors said they didn't expect to
  
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• War heroes, a bomber and military firsts among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge

  07-03-2025 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and the first women to pass Marine infantry training are among the tens of thousands of photos and online posts marked for deletion as the Defense Department works to purge diversity, equity and inclusion content, according to a database obtained by The Associated Press.The database, which was confirmed by U.S. officials and published by AP, includes mor
  
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• Is a firing squad execution more humane than lethal injection?

  07-03-2025 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — For the first time in 15 years, the United States is putting someone to death using a firing squad.Death row inmate Brad Sigmon is scheduled to be executed in South Carolina on Friday. Sigmon chose a firing squad over lethal injection and electrocution, which are also authorized by the state, citing concerns over the drugs or process used in injections. This undated image provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Brad Sigmon. (South Carolina De
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest man accused of shoplifting over $8,000 in merchandise

  07-03-2025 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested 44-year-old Mark Burchett, accused in nearly two dozen cases of shoplifting.
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  Police say Burchett is connected to 23 shoplifting instances at two stores, totaling more than $8,000 worth of stolen merchandise
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Safety concerns, Shop burglary, Wind and wintry mix, Court ruling, Motel renovation

  07-03-2025 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Three candidates have announced campaigns for Albuquerque mayorFamily speaks following lawsuit settlement in death of Keshawn Thomas1 dead after shooting in the Northeast HeightsAPD Chief says he never worked in DWI unit, talks building trustNM Game Commission reform bill moves forward after mixed responseJudge sentences man for 1994 rape in AlbuquerqueFirst national analysis finds America’s butterflies are disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate
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• Late week storm moves into New Mexico

  07-03-2025 14:18 via krqe.com
  
  A low pressure system continues to make its way towards New Mexico today. This storm system will be bringing widespread precipitation to New Mexico.
  The morning across western and central New Mexico have started out on the chilly side. Temperatures are near and below freezing across most of western New Mexico. On the eastern side, temperatures are cooler but not quite near freezing. The afternoon still has quite a bit of warming up to do. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the low 40's across
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico March 7-13

  07-03-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from March 7 to 13.Albuquerque
  March 7 ABQ Artwalk – For this edition, ABQ Artwalk will be hosting new art exhibits, group shows, markets, and performances. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m.March 7-8 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.March 8 The Price is Right Live – Visit the Route 66 Casino Hotel for a live stage show of The Pr
  
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• These national parks saw record attendance in 2024, but they may not tell you about it

  07-03-2025 06:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The National Park Service served a record number of visits in 2024, and while that may seem like an amazing feat, your favorite park may not talk about it too much.Story continues below
  Weather: PNM to shut off power in the East Mountains due to high windsDon't Miss: KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United matchesVideo: Police investigate January crash that injured 6 people in Albuquerque
  Traditionally, individual parks and the National Park Service have touted how successful t
  
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• Family speaks following lawsuit settlement in death of Keshawn Thomas

  07-03-2025 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a deadly police shooting that sparked protests throughout Albuquerque and led to a lawsuit against the city. Now, the family who lost their loved one is speaking out for the first time following a settlement in that suit. "I lost my son for no justifiable reason," said Laura Thomas, mother of Keshawn Thomas.Story continues below
  Weather: PNM to shut off power in the East Mountains due to high windsDon't Miss: KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United ma
  
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• Farmington PD: Bomb threat at school was a hoax

  07-03-2025 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Farmington police say a bomb threat at Gold Star Academy was a hoax. According to officials, no device was found after sweeps of the school. New Mexico Supreme Court makes ruling on governor’s ban on guns in some Albuquerque areasStudents and staff were sent to a different school for the rest of the day. The police department is investigating the threat.
  
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• Kirtland Air Force Base planning for controlled burns next week

  07-03-2025 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base will begin controlled burns starting March 10-14. Officials said the burns will be on remote areas of the base but smoke may be visible.New Mexico Supreme Court makes ruling on governor’s ban on guns in some Albuquerque areasThey said they will take into account the current weather conditions before deciding to burn. Anyone with information is asked to call Kirtland Public Affairs Office at 505-846-5991 or email 377.abw.pa@
  
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• Rain and snow chances return after gusty winds

  07-03-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  Strong wind gusts moved through the state today. At the same time, our next winter storm is bringing snow and rainfall to western New Mexico.Our next storm system is hovering over the Great Basin this evening. Currently this low pressure is bringing isolated rain and snow showers to parts of northern and western New Mexico this afternoon.The low pressure will move over New Mexico by Friday. The movement and new center of the low will bring much more widespread precipitation to New Mexico on Frid
  
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• 1 dead after shooting in the Northeast Heights

  07-03-2025 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the Northeast Heights. Officers were sent to Academy Hills Dr. NE, near Academy Rd. and Layton Ave., around 6:45 p.m. where they found a man who had been shot. He died on scene.Judge sentences man for 1994 rape in AlbuquerqueOne person has been detained. Police have not released the identity of anyone involved.
  
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• Three candidates have announced campaigns for Albuquerque mayor

  07-03-2025 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people have announced their intentions to run for Albuquerque's top elected position. Former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren white, retired firefighter Eddie Varela, and former Sandoval County Deputy Manager Mayling Armijo have launched bids to be the city's next mayor.Lawmakers propose legislation to bring back the State Board of EducationCurrent Mayor Tim Keller has not formally revealed his intention to seek a third term, but has suggested he will
  
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• Powerful wind gusts leave damage througout Albuquerque Metro area

  07-03-2025 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Powerful wind gusts and blowing dust continue across the metro on Thursday afternoon. Those winds made for dangerous driving conditions around the state, and caused damage all across the metro.Story continues below
  Weather: PNM to shut off power in the East Mountains due to high windsDon't Miss: KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United matchesVideo: Police investigate January crash that injured 6 people in Albuquerque
  The Albuquerque area saw gusts up to 65 m
  
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• Powerful wind gusts leave damage throughout Albuquerque Metro area

  07-03-2025 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Powerful wind gusts and blowing dust continue across the metro on Thursday afternoon. Those winds made for dangerous driving conditions around the state, and caused damage all across the metro.Story continues below
  Weather: PNM to shut off power in the East Mountains due to high windsDon't Miss: KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United matchesVideo: Police investigate January crash that injured 6 people in Albuquerque
  The Albuquerque area saw gusts up to 65 m
  
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• New Mexico Game Commission reform bill moves forward after mixed response

  07-03-2025 03:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – An effort to restructure the New Mexico Game and Fish Department and raise hunting license fees, is moving through the roundhouse. The lawmakers behind the "Game Commission Reform" bill say an update is long overdue. On Thursday, SB 5 was debated with mixed opinions. Story continues below
  Weather: PNM to shut off power in the East Mountains due to high windsDon't Miss: KRQE becomes home for New Mexico United matchesVideo: Police investigate Janua
  
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• Lobo basketball to celebrate Mountain West title on senior night

  07-03-2025 02:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday night, the Lobo men's basketball team will close out the regular season in the Pit against UNLV. The team will honor its seniors and celebrate its Mountain West championship.The game marks the 4th sellout in the Pit this season. Fans are encouraged to wear red.UNM will hold its senior night ceremony prior to tipoff. Nelly Junior Joseph, Mustapha Amzil, CJ Noland and Atiki Ally Atiki will all be honored."I wanted to accomplish something at the team
  
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• Brian Mendoza returns to the ring for April bout in the Pit

  07-03-2025 02:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former WBC interim super welterweight and WBC interim lightweight world champion Brian Mendoza is coming home. More than a year removed from his last fight, Mendoza will fight in the Pit on April 12 on the ICS Mania 1 card."It's literally a dream come true," Mendoza said. "Any fighter that comes from Albuquerque has dreamt about fighting in The Pit, following in the footsteps of Johnny Tapia. I'm kind of checking a bunch of boxers right now and um, so, no, l
  
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• 'I have nothing to hide': APD Chief says he never worked in DWI unit, talks building trust

  07-03-2025 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He served as an Albuquerque police officer before running the department. And now a federal investigation uncovered that officers were involved in a scheme to help get DWI cases dismissed throughout Chief Harold Medina's tenure. With some community members questioning if the chief could have been involved, he sat down with KRQE Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret to address the speculation."I'm extremely transparent, I'm extremely honest, and I have nothing t
  
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