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• Quiet start to the week before active weather returns

  10-03-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather has returned to start the week. Active weather will return starting Tuesday with a high fire danger. Rain and snow will return this week as well.
  It's a warmer day all across New Mexico Monday with high temperatures around 5° to 15° warmer compared to Sunday. This quiet weather will come to an end though Tuesday with the return of a breezy southwest wind. This will bring a critical fire danger across southern and eastern parts of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. A weak storm
  
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• Bill would strengthen New Mexico school districts' power to make own calendar

  10-03-2025 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's Public Education Department (PED) has tried to force New Mexico schools onto a 180-day school calendar, but after a judge rejected their plan, Republican lawmakers are now looking to give power back to the schools. This debate has been two years in the making after lawmakers upped the number of instructional hours required in New Mexico schools, but how the state is trying to enforce those school hours is what's causing push ba
  
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• New Mexico Senate confirms first female state engineer

  10-03-2025 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time in New Mexico's history, a woman is serving as the state engineer. The state Senate unanimously confirmed Elizabeth Anderson to the position on Monday, seven months after the governor appointed her. As state engineer, Anderson will oversee the state's water resources.New Mexico Senate confirms new EMNRD Cabinet SecretaryShe said it's an honor to be the first woman to hold the office. "It means so much for all of us women and girls in engineering
  
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• Sandia National Labs researchers work to reduce plastic pollution

  10-03-2025 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs is working on new research that would allow plastics to self-destruct once they are no longer useful. The Environmental Protection Agency says plastics can take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose, often fragmenting into smaller pieces over time in oceans, lands, wildlife, and even humans.Stage 1 fire restrictions begin on the Lincoln National ForestSandia National Labs is now working on a solution called micro-encapsulation, w
  
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• Sandia National Laboratory researchers work to reduce plastic pollution

  10-03-2025 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs is working on new research that would allow plastics to self-destruct once they are no longer useful. The Environmental Protection Agency says plastics can take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose, often fragmenting into smaller pieces over time in oceans, lands, wildlife, and even humans.Stage 1 fire restrictions begin on the Lincoln National ForestSandia National Labs is now working on a solution called micro-encapsulation, w
  
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• Santa Fe County giving free trees to kids for Earth Day

  10-03-2025 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County is helping kids celebrate Earth Day next month by giving them a free tree to plant. The county is partnering with Minneapolis-based non-profit Neighborhood Forest, which is giving away free trees to 100,000 kids across the United States, including in New Mexico.New Mexico Senate confirms new EMNRD Cabinet SecretaryCounty officials encourage kids to plant them in their backyards or a community space to learn how to nurture and value nature
  
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• Belen to host annual St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye

  10-03-2025 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Belen will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye on Saturday and Sunday. Circle K offers 40-cent fuel discount in New Mexico for one day onlyThe schedule for both days is weather permitting and is as follows:
  National Anthem and Balloon Launch: Around 7 a.m.Remote Control Balloon Launch: 8 a.m.Food Trucks and Vendors: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.Veterans Memorial Visitors Center Open: 7 a.m.– 12 p.m.
  The event will take place at Eagle P
  
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• New Mexico Senate confirms new EMNRD Cabinet Secretary

  10-03-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A woman known as a global leader in energy deployment strategies is bringing her expertise back home to New Mexico. On Monday, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Melanie Kenderdine as the cabinet secretary for the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (NMENMRD).New Mexico lawmakers look to name official state mineralAs the secretary designate, she has already overseen multiple initiatives focused on energy efficiency upgrades, reducing methane emissions f
  
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• Circle K offers 40-cent fuel discount in New Mexico for one day only

  10-03-2025 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As some people begin to hit the road for Spring Break, the gas average in New Mexico is below the national average. One gas station is also working to lower the cost of filling up to 40 cents per gallon. Albuquerque museum to host total lunar eclipse viewing eventAs of Monday, March 10, AAA reported that New Mexico's average gas price was $2.92, about .16 cents lower than the national average of $3.08.On Tuesday, March 11, participating Circle K locations in New Me
  
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• Stage 1 fire restrictions begin on the Lincoln National Forest

  10-03-2025 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Lincoln National Forest is implementing fire restrictions for visitors.Forest officials have entered stage one fire restrictions due to dry fuel conditions and an increased risk of wildfires across the forest. Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and wood stoves are only allowed in designated campsites or picnic areas where state-built rings or grills are provided. Campfires are not allowed at other camping sites. Ruidoso implemen
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for 2023 murder

  10-03-2025 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who admitted to shooting and killing another man during a carjacking on the Fourth of July two years ago was sentenced Monday. Juan De La Rosa and two accomplices tried to carjack Alfonso Aguilar near Central Ave. and Louisiana Blvd. in 2023.VIDEO: Wrong way high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque ends in arrestAguilar was shot and died at the hospital days later. In December, De La Rosa pled guilty to four charges including second degree
  
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• Greenland votes amid Trump invitation to join US: What to know

  10-03-2025 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – As Greenlanders prepare to head to the polls this week, the United States — and particularly President Trump's stated interest in acquiring the territory — is looming large over their vote.Greenland's national election Tuesday is set to determine 31 members of the Inatsisartut, its Parliament. The world's largest island is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, and while independence won't be on the ballot this week, the results could ultimately set the stage for
  
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• Juarez police officer injured in body shop attack that left 3 dead

  10-03-2025 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Three men were killed and two injured by gunfire during a shootout Sunday at a mechanical shop in Juarez, Mexico.Juarez police said at least two men arrived in a vehicle at the business in the Heroes de la Revolucion neighborhood around 7 p.m. and opened fire against three employees. A customer at the shop who happened to be an off-duty municipal police officer pulled out his service firearm and returned fire, according to a report from the Municipal Public
  
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• Jury selection begins for Solomon Peña, accused of organizing shootings at politicians homes

  10-03-2025 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection is currently underway for Solomon Peña. A former New Mexico House of Representatives candidate, Peña is accused of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Bernalillo County Democrats who he believed were responsible for his loss.Story continues below
  Video: Wrong way high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque ends in arrestEnvironment: ABQ BioPark moves some birds indoors to protect them from avian fluReal Estate: Pri
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes reveal new "City Roots" alternate identity

  10-03-2025 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes revealed its newest alternate identity. The 'City Roots' series ties in the history and culture of the community and pays homage to the origin of Albuquerque's name.The City Roots series features a 505 logo and a 'Duke City' logo. 505 logo commemorates Albuquerque's area code. The interior of the '0' features an outline of the state with the Zia symbol. The Duke City logo is written with blackletter font and pays homage to the signif
  
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• Calm day for weather

  10-03-2025 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures across the state are climbing. At the same time our next storm system is strengthening over the Baja.
  A high pressure system moved over New Mexico this past Sunday. The result is clear skies and warmer temperatures for the entire state. Sunday saw a rapid increase in temperatures statewide. This afternoon that warming trend will continue. Nearly all of eastern New Mexico will be in the 70's. Parts of southeastern New Mexico could reach the 80's.
  The high pressure system will remain
  
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• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center debuts new hot air balloon

  10-03-2025 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center unveiled its new, refreshed version of its hot air balloon, "Eyahne On The Horizon."Story continues below
  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
  The original balloon was introduced in 2020, but after nearly 1,000 rides it was retired due to
  
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• Albuquerque museum to host total lunar eclipse viewing event

  10-03-2025 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week, Albuquerque skygazers will get an opportunity to watch the moon take on an orange or reddish hue during a total lunar eclipse.During the eclipse, the moon will move into the inner part of Earth’s shadow. Some of the sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere will reach the moon’s surface, lighting it dimly. The more dust or clouds in Earth’s atmosphere during the eclipse, the redder the moon will appear, according to NASA'
  
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• Canada slaps electricity tariffs on New York, Minnesota, Michigan

  10-03-2025 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The government of Ontario is applying a 25 percent surcharge starting Monday on electricity exports to three U.S. states in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada.This surcharge will affect electricity sales for 1.5 million homes and businesses across Michigan, Minnesota and New York, the Ontario government said. In total, it could cost up to $400,000 per day.New market rules are going into place requiring Canadian electricity sellers to add a $10 per megawatt-hour surcharge, equivalent
  
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• Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

  10-03-2025 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration.“Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial uncertainties driven by rapidly shifting federal policies,” President Alan Garber said in a community message on Monday.In preparation for the “wide range of financial circumstances,” he added, the school has decided to immediately “implement a te
  
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• The Vortex Theatre presents: "Hamlet"

  10-03-2025 17:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is gearing up for its newest performance, a new and exciting production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
  Story continues below
  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
  This version of the piece asks who is Hamlet now and who was he before he was engulfed in sadness
  
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• ABQ BioPark moves some birds indoors to protect them from avian flu

  10-03-2025 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is taking precautions to protect its birds from avian flu. State veterinarian sheds light on hantavirus in New MexicoNo cases have been found at the BioPark, but it has been detected in Bernalillo County. As a result, the BioPark has moved some of its birds indoors to minimize any potential exposure to the flu.The team will bring in the remaining birds if deemed necessary. Birds will be moved back outdoors once covers have been installed over
  
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• Fishermen pull 'wrapped' body out of water off coast of Massachusetts

  10-03-2025 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/WWLP) – An investigation is underway after a “wrapped” deceased body was pulled from the ocean by a fishing vessel near Massachusetts last week.The crew of the boat had reported finding the body in its fishing nets about 40 miles from the Massachusetts coast, according to the office of the Suffolk County District Attorney. Coast Guard officials and members of the Massachusetts State Police met up with the boat in Boston on Friday morning.“The body, which was wrap
  
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• Ruidoso implementing upgraded level of fire restrictions

  10-03-2025 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Village of Ruidoso is implementing an upgraded level of fire restrictions starting at noon on Monday, March 10, the Village announced on social media.The Village of Ruidoso is implementing Level II fire restrictions and they will remain in effect until further notice, it said.These include: no smoking outside; no camp fires; no fireworks; no charcoal (pellets and gas are OK); and no chainsaws or welding without a permit.
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• Track star says hitting opponent in head with baton was an accident

  10-03-2025 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Alaila Everett, a track star and senior at I.C. Norcom High School, is speaking out about shocking footage showing her strike an opponent in the head with her baton and allegedly injuring her during a relay race.Everett said there's more to the viral clip than meets the eye.Everett would've never imagined her trip to the Class 3 State Indoor Championships on Tuesday would take a drastic turn."It's like they are going off of one angle," Everett said.She and Kaelen T
  
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• Stroller accessory recalled after 6 children suffer finger lacerations: CPSC

  10-03-2025 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – More than 33,000 stroller fans have been recalled after their Louisiana-based importer received several reports of the fan blades injuring children.The recall, which concerns Nuby Stroller Fans, was initiated last week. Consumers who may have purchased or installed the accessories are being urged to immediately discontinue use and contact the importer, a company called Luv n' Care, for replacement fans.Luv n' care Nuby Stroller FansLuv n' care Nuby Stroller FansLuv n' care Nuby Str
  
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• X users report more issues accessing app, site after Monday outages

  10-03-2025 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — After a brief outage and a quick recovery, users are again reporting problems with X on Monday.As of 11:15 a.m. ET, the web version of X could not be reached, users reported. The X app was also reportedly down.
  Downdetector shows more than 7,000 user-reported issues with X. While high, that's down from the more than 40,000 outage reports the platform received around 10 a.m. ET.
  During that service interruption, X web users encountered a message reading, "Something went wrong. T
  
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• X hit by 'massive cyberattack,' Musk says amid intermittent outages Monday

  10-03-2025 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Amid intermittent outages to X on Monday, owner Elon Musk says the social media platform was hit by "a massive cyberattack" that "still is" occurring.
  "We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources," Musk wrote on X shortly before 1:30 p.m. ET. "Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved."The issues appeared to start early Monday morning, with two additional outages reported by users.
  As of 11:15 a.m. ET, the web version of X could not
  
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• Wall Street's sell-off gets worse as tariff worries deepen

  10-03-2025 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s sell-off is worsening Monday as worries about the economy and President Donald Trump’s tariffs send U.S. stocks further from their record set just last month.The S&P 500 was down 1.4% in early trading, coming off its worst week since September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 430 points, or 1%, as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.1% lower.The main measure of the U.S
  
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• Stocks plunge as Wall Street wonders how much economic pain Trump will accept

  10-03-2025 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market's sell-off is worsening Monday, and it's heading toward its worst day since 2022 as Wall Street questions how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure in order to get what he wants.The S&P 500 was down as much as 3% in afternoon trading, coming off its worst week since September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 929 points, or 2.2%, as of 2:43 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq
  
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• Stock sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much economic pain Trump will accept

  10-03-2025 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market's sell-off is worsening Monday as Wall Street questions how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure in order to get what he wants.The S&P 500 was down 2.8% in afternoon trading, coming off its worst week since September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 838 points, or 2%, as of 2:04 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 4.3% lower.The main measure of the U.S. stock
  
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• Trump's tax cuts could expire by year's end. Which ones are they?

  10-03-2025 15:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could expire at the end of 2025 if lawmakers don't extend the legislation, and a majority of taxpayers could pay the price."Without congressional action, 62 percent of filers could soon face a tax increase relative to current policy in 2026," according to the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit. "At the same time, the price tag for extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts is in the trillions."Congress passe
  
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• 'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze

  10-03-2025 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  Fulbright scholar Aubrey Lay was supposed to get paid for three months of work by the U.S. government through his teaching assistantship at a school for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia. Instead, he only got about one week's pay and no word on when he might see the rest of his grant.Lay is among scholars around the world who depend on State Department funding to participate in long-established programs like Fulbright and say their payments were abruptly cut off after being notified that officials w
  
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• Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy

  10-03-2025 15:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to adapt to Trump’s zigzagging tariff pronouncements.GOP lawmakers say they’re hearing from business owners, exporters, farmers and local leaders that Trump’s threat of steep tariffs against Canada, Mexico and Europe are chilling business sentiment in the United Stat
  
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• Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad

  10-03-2025 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles.The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that a person who recently traveled internationally was confirmed to be infected.The case was not associated with the current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.“Out of an abundance of caution, health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed
  
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• PHOTOS: Private lake retreat listed for $3.1 million in Santa Rosa

  10-03-2025 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  *Editor’s note: This article reflects the state of the listing at the publish date; the following property may have sold or changed in value since then.GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – If you have ever wanted your own private recreational retreat – lake included – now is your chance. With 183 fenced acres, an adobe home, an attached guest house, and approximately eight surface acres of water, this property for sale in Santa Rosa is every nature lover's dream. PHOTOS:
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Beef prices, Massage parlors, Warmer and breezier, Hours changing, Gray wolf concerns

  10-03-2025 13:47 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  VIDEO: Wrong way high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque ends in arrestAFR rescues injured hiker in the FoothillsDurango reaches agreement to house inmates in Archuleta CountySpaceport America Cup moving to Midland, Texas from Las CrucesCelebrating ‘The Year of Coop’ with Lakers legend Michael CooperCity celebrates new bike lanes along Central Ave. in downtown AlbuquerqueNorth Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military dril
  
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• Celebrating 'The Year of Coop' with Lakers legend Michael Cooper

  10-03-2025 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The former college University of New Mexico Lobo turned LA Lakers great, Michael Cooper, joins KRQE Sports Director, Van Tate, to talk about what Cooper’s son calls “The Year of The Coop." This year, the five-time NBA Champion will be celebrating the 40-year anniversary of the LA Lakers beating the Boston Celtics, the Lakers retiring his jersey, Number 21, and being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The champion coach a
  
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• Warmer & windier before next New Mexico storm

  10-03-2025 12:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring-like conditions with snowmelt and mostly calm winds are in store today before the next storm system as while most northwestern areas are at or below the freezing mark, most areas from the Rio Grande Valley to the south and east are starting off milder with westerly winds sinking down the east slopes of the Central Mountains, creating a warmer start in the East Highlands compared to some of the counterpart valley-floor locations.Forecast Continues Below
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• Warmer & eventually windier before next New Mexico storm

  10-03-2025 12:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring-like conditions with snowmelt and mostly calm winds are in store today before the next storm system as while most northwestern areas are at or below the freezing mark, most areas from the Rio Grande Valley to the south and east are starting off milder with westerly winds sinking down the east slopes of the Central Mountains, creating a warmer start in the East Highlands compared to some of the counterpart valley-floor locations.Cloud-free skies will continue for
  
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• VIDEO: Wrong way high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque ends in arrest

  10-03-2025 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What started as surveillance on a suspected stolen vehicle back in January—turned into a dangerous, high-speed chase— with deputies stopping the driver as he headed into on-coming traffic, leading to his arrest on I-25. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was patrolling around Jerry Cline Park, near Constitution Ave and Louisiana Blvd.Albuquerque man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in the Northeast HeightsThe de
  
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• Conservationists worry Mexican grey wolves could be threatened by cuts to recovery programs

  10-03-2025 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The wild population of Mexican gray wolves saw another year of growth in 2024, but with illegal killings and concerns over budget cuts to recovery programs, conservationists are worried.Story continues below
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• Lawmakers push for massage parlors to have more accountability and greater oversight

  10-03-2025 05:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Accountability and greater oversight, that's what lawmakers are hoping massage parlors will have, after seeing several cases throughout the state where some shops have promoted prostitution and human trafficking.Story continues below
  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
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• Beef prices expected to stay high in New Mexico as cattle growers deal with inflation

  10-03-2025 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With inflation hitting all aspects of our lives, New Mexico cattle growers say the price of beef will still be high for some time as it has become far more costly to raise cattle. “For a short period of time, our prices are good. But there are dark clouds on the horizon,” said New Mexico Cattle Growers Association President Tom Paterson. “So costs will remain, or the price of beef will remain high. The price of beef at retail will probably re
  
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• Cumber, Magalhães, and Hooks earn Mountain West honors

  10-03-2025 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three UNM Women's Basketball players earned Mountain West all-conference honors on Sunday. Viané Cumber was named to the All-Mountain West Team for the first time in her collegiate career, Destinee Hooks earned all-conference honorable mention and Joana Magalhães earned a spot on the all-freshman team.Cumber led the conference in three-pointers per game and in three-point field goal percentage at 35.9%. She also finished with 47 three-pointers
  
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• Calmer and warmer start to the week

  10-03-2025 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  The low pressure system that brought snow across the state to end last week has cleared out of New Mexico as a high pressure system continues to move into the state. This high pressure has centered over the four corners this afternoon. Warmer temperatures have moved into the state and the warming trend will sick around through the beginning of the workweek. Along with warmer temperatures, calmer winds and clearer skies will stick around into the week as well.Active weather will return to New Mex
  
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• AFR rescues injured hiker in the Foothills

  10-03-2025 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue conducted a search and rescue operation for an injured hiker on Sunday. AFR was called out to the Elena Gallegos Trail Head shortly after 1 p.m., where a hiker was injured about two miles up on the Pino Trail. With the help of the Albuquerque Police Department and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, it took rescuers around three hours to safely get the hiker to an ambulance.Albuquerque police investigating hit and run crash that injur
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash closes I-10 West near Lordsburg

  10-03-2025 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  LORDSBURG, N.M. (KTSM) – A crash involving multiple commercial vehicles has closed all westbound lanes on Interstate 10 on Sunday afternoon, March 9 near Lordsburg, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).Story continues below
  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
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• Spaceport America Cup moving to Midland, Texas from Las Cruces

  10-03-2025 02:02 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A staple event in southern New Mexico will have a new home this year. The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association, which hosts the Spaceport America Cup in Las Cruces, announced the event will move to Midland, Texas later this year. It will be the first time the Spaceport will not host the competition since it moved from Green River, Utah in 2017. State veterinarian sheds light on hantavirus in New MexicoThe Spaceport America Cup, also known as the Rocket En
  
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• Durango reaches agreement to house inmates in Archuleta County

  10-03-2025 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – After a 30-year agreement with La Plata County was terminated, the City of Durango has reached a new agreement with a different county to house inmates. The previous agreement allowed the city to house inmates who violated city codes in the La Plata County Jail. The county voted to terminate that agreement last year due to overcrowding, liability, and financial concerns.State veterinarian sheds light on hantavirus in New MexicoDurango announced they reache
  
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