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• Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists search for elusive dark matter throughout the universe

  25-03-2025 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Seeing the invisible, that's what a small group of scientists at Los Alamos National Labs are trying to do with data recovered from a near-Earth asteroid and while it sounds like a daunting, if not an impossible task, it's not the first time astronomers have used the theory of "dark matter" to make celestial discoveries.Story continues below
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• Family of Riley Strain files wrongful death lawsuit against Delta Chi fraternity

  25-03-2025 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) – Family members of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who died last year during a group trip to Nashville, Tennessee, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his former fraternity and pledge brothers.Strain, who was reported missing on March 8, 2024, during a fraternity trip, was found deceased in Nashville's Cumberland River nearly two weeks later.On the night of his disappearance, he was escorted out of a bar around 9:30 p.m. Surveillance video s
  
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• Gabbard pressed on omission of climate change from threat report

  25-03-2025 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — While most of the focus of Tuesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing was on a reported leak of war plans on a group chat, another issue was the omission of climate change from an annual threat assessment.Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, noted that he has been on the committee for 13 years, and until 2025, every single threat report has mentioned global climate change as a threat to national security.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rejected the idea that it was
  
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• Parents arrested in Española for infant's fentanyl exposure

  25-03-2025 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) — A mother and father are facing child abuse charges after their infant was exposed to fentanyl on Monday, Española Police have confirmed. The department says the child suffered an overdose as a result and now remains in neonatal intensive care.Officers were dispatched to Española Presbyterian Hospital at about 10:23 p.m. that evening. According to police, the mother and father rushed to the ER after the infant's condition became "abnormal."
  
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• A look at the salty, sweet, and spicy ABQ Isotopes concessions for 2025

  25-03-2025 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Chicken wings, a pretzel bun sandwich, or even ice-cream nachos — those are just a few concessions to look forward to this coming Albuquerque Isotopes season. A total of seven options ranging from sweet, to spicy, to salty were announced on Tuesday afternoon. UNM point guard Donovan Dent enters the transfer portalTake a look below at what's in store for the 2025 season. The entrees will be at Pecos River near section 120 and desserts at Sweet Spot near
  
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• Man given life sentence after murdering transgender woman in Albuquerque

  25-03-2025 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who killed a transgender woman with whom he was having a years-long affair will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Jose Mendoza-Espinoza killed Sherlyn Marjorie in 2023. He claimed that Marjorie was trying to extort money from him, and he killed her to stop her from telling his wife about their affair.Warrant issued for Albuquerque man convicted of killing girlfriendA jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in February. On Tuesday, Judge Emet
  
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• Warrant issued for Albuquerque man convicted of killing girlfriend

  25-03-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend eight years ago has a warrant out for his arrest because he didn't show up for a hearing on Tuesday. In April 2017, Scott Bachicha was messing around with a shotgun when it accidentally went off, killing Mindy Stuart. He pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter last May.APD cracks down on reckless driving in downtown AlbuquerqueBachicha was supposed to turn himself in for a ye
  
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• New Mexico State Police holding Women in Law Enforcement Summit

  25-03-2025 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are getting ready to host its Women in Law Enforcement Summit. The event will be April 24-26 at Santa Ana Casino and Hotel.
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• What is 'food intoxication,' potentially linked to the death of a former Yankees player's son?

  25-03-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While investigators in Costa Rica have walked back a previous suggestion regarding what may have caused the death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, they have indicated that “food intoxication” may still be involved.Investigators initially believed the teen may have died of asphyxiation, which was possibly a reaction to something he had eaten earlier, ABC News and NBC News reported on Monday. An official speak
  
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• What is Signal, app used in Yemen war plans chat?

  25-03-2025 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Top Trump administration officials were revealed this week to have been using digital messaging app Signal to communicate sensitive details about an impending military strike against Houthi terrorists in Yemen earlier this month.Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, reported Monday that he had been inadvertently included in a text chain through the encrypted messaging app where Vice President Vance, national security adviser Mike Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegs
  
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• Housing New Mexico launches program aiming to increase affordable housing

  25-03-2025 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A program aiming to increase affordable housing is coming to the Land of Enchantment. Housing New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration to launch "Rehab-2-Rental."The board of directors for Housing New Mexico approved the Notice of Funding Availability for $656,000 at a February meeting. One major goal is to create higher-quality home options for tenants using housing-based vouchers, such as Section 8 and Linkages, as wel
  
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• Noem says she plans to ‘eliminate FEMA’

  25-03-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she planned to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a televised Cabinet meeting Monday.While giving a status report on border security, Noem added, “And we’re going to eliminate FEMA.” She did not elaborate.“That’s great. Great job,” President Donald Trump said, appearing to respond to her broader status update. Trump has been highly critical of the emergen
  
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• Second UNM starter enters transfer portal

  25-03-2025 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The dominos continue to fall for the UNM men's basketball program. On Tuesday it was revealed that Tru Washington is the latest Lobo to enter the transfer portal. UNM point guard Donovan Dent enters the transfer portalWashington, a 6-4 guard, just wrapped up his sophomore season with the Lobos. This year Washington inserted himself into the starting lineup and averaged 11.2 points, 4 rebounds 1.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He was an All-Mountain West h
  
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• More warm days and possible dry thunderstorms

  25-03-2025 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures continue to warm across New Mexico to above seasonable averages. These temperatures are expected to last into next week.
  A high pressure system has centered itself to the south of New Mexico. The resulting ridging is bring clear sunny skies and warm weather to much of the state. Nearly the entire state is trending warmer today than yesterday. Raton is already 21 degrees warmer today compared to yesterday. Temperatures will begin to marginally cool off tomorrow. However, the warmer t
  
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• Jersey Mike’s and Make-A-Wish New Mexico partner for Day of Giving

  25-03-2025 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jersey Mike’s annual Month of Giving culminates with the Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 26. During the month of giving, Jersey Mike’s gives customers the option to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar or make a small donation. Story continues below
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• UNM point guard Donovan Dent enters the transfer portal

  25-03-2025 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The NCAA transfer portal is open for men's basketball and UNM is starting to feel the impact. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Lobos guard Donovan Dent is entering his name in the portal.This season, Dent averaged 20.6 points and 6.4 assists per game. He became the first player in the country to eclipse 600 points and 200 assists since Ja Morant. The 6-2 guard was named the Mountain West player of the year.Since coming out of high school, Dent has spent his
  
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• Mega Millions is changing: 7 things to know before April's price change, game overhaul

  25-03-2025 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Frequently play the Mega Millions? The national lottery jackpot game is about to be overhauled with the promise of bigger prizes, better odds and faster-growing jackpots — if you don't mind paying a higher ticket price.Mega Millions officials confirmed the pending changes in October, saying they would take effect in April. Now, we know what those changes entail.“Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that’s exactly what th
  
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• Country Music Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees

  25-03-2025 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new class of inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame has been unveiled by the Country Music Association (CMA).The three new inductees — Tony Brown, June Carter Cash, and Kenny Chesney — "embody the relentless drive and dedication that defines country music," CMA CEO Sarah Trahern said Tuesday.
  “Kenny, June and Tony have each left a lasting imprint on the genre, shaping its history with their contributions," Trahern added. "From a young age,
  
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• Venardos Circus makes its first-ever trip to Albuquerque

  25-03-2025 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is making its first-ever stop in Albuquerque during its "Decades of Dreams" tour. The family-friendly Venardos Circus opens on Thursday evening at Cottonwood Mall.The show is about 90 minutes with a brief intermission. "One baby in arms is admitted free" with a paying adult. Tickets for kids under 12 start at $16.95, while adult tickets begin at $27.95.This is the 10th anniversary of the tour. Producer Kevin Venardos shar
  
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• Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens throws fastest pitch in college softball history

  25-03-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — University of Tennessee softball standout Karlyn Pickens wrote her name into the history books Monday with a record-breaking pitch.The reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year was facing off against University of Arkansas junior Kailey Wyckoff in the sixth inning of Monday's game in Knoxville when she fired a strike clocked at 78.2 mph, the fastest in the history of recorded college softball.According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the previous record for the fast
  
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• Progressive influencer launches bid to unseat House Democrat

  25-03-2025 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (The Hill) — Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh announced on Monday that she’s launching a bid to unseat Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) in the northern Chicago suburbs.“Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling our country piece by piece, and so many Democrats seem content to just sit back and let ‘em,” Abughazaleh said in a video announcing her candidacy on X.“So I say it's time to drop the excuses and grow a f------ spine. I'm Kate Abughazale
  
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• Las Cruces police to provide update on Young Park shooting

  25-03-2025 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  *Warning, some content in the video may be disturbingLAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Cruces Police Department is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:30 a.m. to provide an update on the mass shooting that happened at Young Park on March 21.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference on this pageThree people were killed and 15 others were injured in what police in southern New Mexico are calling a mass shooting. Officials say two groups, with a history o
  
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• Las Cruces police provide update on Young Park shooting

  25-03-2025 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  *Warning, some content in the video may be disturbingLAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Cruces Police Department held a news conference Tuesday, to provide an update on the mass shooting that happened at Young Park on March 21. Police released bodycam footage from first responders and 911 calls received during the incident.Las Cruces community members mourn after deadly shooting at Young ParkThree people were killed and 15 others were injured in what police in southern New Mexico
  
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• Court warns about law enforcement impersonation scams in New Mexico

  25-03-2025 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is warning the community about a variety of law enforcement impersonation scams.Officials said people are contacted initially by phone or email by an individual claiming to be a member of local law enforcement. Emails often include an attached fraudulent warrant for arrest alleging the individual failed to appear for either jury duty or as a witness for a grand jury.Driver of Santa Fe city
  
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• Driver of Santa Fe city vehicle hits and kills person sitting on bench

  25-03-2025 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The driver of a City of Santa Fe vehicle hit and killed a person sitting on a bench outside the Santa Fe Place Mall Monday, police announced Tuesday.The driver of the Honda Civic told police that they put the vehicle in drive, instead of reverse, and pressed the gas pedal, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Albuquerque police sergeant placed on leave in connection to DWI Unit scandalThe vehicle hit the
  
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• Student returns lost backpack filled with luxury jewelry, diamonds, cash

  25-03-2025 17:43 via krqe.com
  
  BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (WPIX) -- Amid the fog of international travel, a group of Jewish students studying in Jerusalem was handed a backpack -- that none recognized as their own.Fortunately for the rightful owner, these students believe in doing good deeds, or mitzvahs, as part of their daily lives.After returning home for the Jewish holidays, a Brooklyn, New York, exchange student — who prefers to remain anonymous — never expected a lost bag, and the attention that followed, to lan
  
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• FBI launches Tesla vandalism task force

  25-03-2025 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The FBI confirmed Monday it has established a task force to investigate the wave of vandalism and arson incidents targeting Tesla in recent weeks. “Director [Kash] Patel has been unequivocally clear: The FBI will be relentless in its mission to protect the American people,” the FBI said in a statement, confirming reporting of the task force.“Acts of violence, vandalism, and domestic terrorism — like the recent Tesla attacks — will be pursued with
  
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• Upcoming 'Science is Everywhere' camps at the Nuclear History Museum

  25-03-2025 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History offers “Science is Everywhere” camps. These camps are educational, immersive and align with Albuquerque Public School breaks.Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County to host public meeting on Isleta Blvd. Corridor project

  25-03-2025 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A public meeting covering the first phase of a local construction project will be held Thursday evening. This is the second meeting for phase I of the Isleta Boulevard Reconstruction Project in the area of Malpais Road to Luchetti Road. Albuquerque mayor files complaint against city council over AFR staffing ordinanceThe meeting is being held at Los Padillas Community Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The county said it will give community members updates on
  
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• Kirtland Air Fiesta returning to Albuquerque

  25-03-2025 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a six-year hiatus, the Kirtland Air Fiesta is returning to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque.Both modern and classic aircraft will be on display, including performandes by the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Shaw Air Force Base and the F-35 Lightning II, flown by pilots from Luke Air Force Base.  Albuquerque police sergeant placed on leave in connection to DWI Unit scandalGuests will also see the process of air refueling a KC-135 Stratotan
  
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• Michigan couple held in Mexican prison, daughter says

  25-03-2025 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Paul and Christy Akeo, a couple from Spring Arbor, Michigan, are currently being held in a maximum-security Mexican prison, their family said.Lindsey Hull, Christy's daughter, said her mother and stepfather were arrested on March 4 at an airport in Cancun and have been held without bond for 21 days. Speaking with Nexstar's WLNS, she alleged that the couple was being held because they had challenged charges made on their American Express credit card by The Palace Com
  
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• Suspected cause of death for former Yankees player's son in Costa Rica revealed

  25-03-2025 15:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Officials in Costa Rica have reportedly suggested that Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died of “food intoxication” during the family’s recent trip to the country.On Monday, an official with Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency said investigators suspect the teen died of asphyxiation, which was possibly a reaction to something he had eaten earlier, ABC News and NBC News reported. His family had previou
  
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• What is the new F-47 fighter jet Trump announced?

  25-03-2025 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The new F-47 fighter jet announced by President Donald Trump is said to be "the most advanced, lethal and adaptable fighter ever developed," according to Gen. David W. Allvin, Air Force chief of staff.However, few details were offered about the new jet. Trump did reveal that Boeing has won the $20 billion contract to manufacturer and engineer the jet. He also promised during the announcement that the F-47 would be delivered before the end of his presidential term. Atlantic j
  
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• Popular rock band's drummer responds after getting fired over 'unfortunate' conduct

  25-03-2025 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- The popular jam band Goose has announced the departure of its drummer over alleged personal "behavior" issues.In a statement posted to social media on Sunday, the group revealed that Jeff Arevalo was no longer part of the band, citing a cryptic "unfortunate, unexpected situation.""We have been made aware of behavior in Jeff’s personal life that does not align with the band’s core values," the statement read. "It is clear that this is the only way forward as we remain commit
  
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• Trump portrait to be removed from Colorado Capitol after president's criticism

  25-03-2025 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A portrait of President Trump that has been hanging in the Colorado Capitol for years is coming down after the president trashed the painting as "truly the worst" and suggested it was intentionally distorted to make him look bad.House Democrats said in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that the painting would be removed at the request of Republican lawmakers, adding “if the GOP wants to spend time and money on which portrait of Trump hangs in the Capitol, then that
  
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• USC star JuJu Watkins carried off floor with season-ending knee injury

  25-03-2025 15:28 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night.Watkins, one of the biggest stars in women's basketball, was streaking to the basket chased by two defenders when her knee bent awkwardly as she planted her right leg, the non-contact injury causing her to crumple to the floor. She grabbed her knee and wr
  
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• Authorities search for Albuquerque ATM robbery suspects

  25-03-2025 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and the Albuquerque Police Department are asking to public for help identifying two suspects they say are connected to an ATM robbery.
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  Authorities say the suspects, described as being African American with a slim build, confronted an ATM maintenance worker at a Bank of America ATM near Copper and Juan Tabo on the night of February 21. They s
  
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• Free legal advice offered at Albuquerque's annual Law-La-Palooza fair

  25-03-2025 14:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Legal professionals in Albuquerque are gearing up to bring community members free legal assistance with the annual Law-La-Palooza fair. At the event, attendees can get free legal advice on a wide range of topics, like divorce, custody, child support, unemployment, landlord/tenant, creditor/debtor, and more from The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Second Judicial District Pro Bono Committee.This year's fair will be held on Friday, March 28, at the Dennis C
  
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• Do you eat your meal in less than 20 minutes? It might be time to slow down

  25-03-2025 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — You can have your cake and eat it too — just do it slowly.Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast — think stuck food and the potential to overeat before your brain tells you to stop. (Inhaling your food also risks annoying your slower-paced dining companions or the person who took the time to cook your meal.)Here are
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: DWI scandal, DA speaks out, Warmer weather, Downtown operation, Art display

  25-03-2025 13:44 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  City Councilors Quash Fire Chief’s Staffing PlansLas Cruces community members mourn after deadly shooting at Young ParkAlbuquerque mayor files complaint against city council over AFR staffing ordinancePoll: Which upcoming concerts in New Mexico are you most excited for?Albuquerque rapper pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking chargesAlbuquerque nonprofit vandalized for fourth time‘Double sunrise’ will be visible this weekend: How and where to see it
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• Poll: Which upcoming concerts in New Mexico are you most excited for?

  25-03-2025 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Concert dates are being announced in venues around New Mexico for 2025. With artists from every genre, there are plenty of performances to look forward to for the rest of the year. KRQE asked viewers via social media which upcoming concerts in New Mexico they were most excited to see.Here are their picks for the most anticipated musical acts in the coming months.What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2025?K.FlayMarch 25, Sunshine TheaterKristine Flaherty, stage
  
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• City Councilors Quash Fire Chief’s Staffing Plans

  25-03-2025 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo is the first woman to serve as Fire Chief in the department's 123-year history. As a former teacher, Jaramillo was compelled to switch careers when she had a recruiter come talk to her class.
  This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chief Jaramillo joins Chris and Gabby to discuss the challenges and fulfilling parts of the job. She also discusses a contentious City Council meeting that had her in
  
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• 'Double sunrise' will be visible this weekend: How and where to see it

  25-03-2025 12:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Just weeks after a total lunar eclipse turned the sky blood red, there's already another celestial event that has people talking – a partial eclipse that will create a unique sunrise Saturday.Dubbed a "double sunrise" by Live Science and Forbes, the moon's silhouette will give the sun a crescent shape, and, as it rises on March 29, viewers will see what appear to be "two separate 'horns' emerging from the horizon."Story continues below
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• Dry, warmer, & less breezy weather around New Mexico

  25-03-2025 11:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clear skies, light winds, & dry-air conditions are allowing for a seasonably chilly start across the region. Weather is not as chilly as yesterday morning, with temperatures mostly near or below the freezing mark in the western mountains, Four Corners, and northern mountains, but elsewhere is mostly starting off in the 40s to the 50s with westerly winds still present out east. Those winds are descending down the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, providing a milder start c
  
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• Dry, even warmer, & less breezy for now

  25-03-2025 11:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clear skies, light winds, & dry-air conditions are allowing for a seasonably chilly start across the region, but not as chilly as yesterday morning for most, with temperatures mostly near or below the freezing mark in the Western Mountains, Four Corners, and Northern Mountains, but elsewhere is mostly starting off in the 40s to the50s with westerly winds still present out east, descending down the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, providing a milder start compared to west
  
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• Henry and Watts shine at UNM Football's Pro Day

  25-03-2025 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Football held its annual Pro Day at University Stadium on Monday. Eight former Lobos participated in the festivities with three NFL scouts in attendance.Coming off of a solid performance at this year's Shrine Bowl, running back Andrew Henry had a solid showing at UNM's pro day and is optimistic about his playing future. "I feel like there was a question about my speed, and I feel like me getting that 4.4-40 really limited that question, and my broad was
  
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• APD cracks down on reckless driving in downtown Albuquerque

  25-03-2025 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is cracking down on the mayhem and reckless driving that springs up on the weekends downtown. During APD's latest operation, a motorcyclist thought he could outrun police. Little did he know, officers never lost sight of him.Story continues below
  Crime: Sentencing begins for group involved in fatal drive-by shooting of 5-year-oldEntertainment: When will ski resorts in New Mexico, southern Colorado close for 2025?Ranking
  
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• Albuquerque mayor files complaint against city council over AFR staffing ordinance

  25-03-2025 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a highly debated bill addressing paramedic staffing within Albuquerque Fire Rescue, pitting the fire chief against the firefighters union and Albuquerque City Council. The bill passed but the fight against it isn't over as Mayor Tim Keller has taken it to the courts claiming the council overstepped its authority.Story continues below
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• City of Las Cruces sets up support center for those impacted by weekend shooting

  25-03-2025 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Cruces has set up a support center for those impacted by last weekend's mass shooting. The Family Assistance and Resource Center will be located at the Las Cruces Convention Center on Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Santa Fe Police search for driver who hit and killed pedestrianThere will be a variety of free services such as counseling. Anyone who needs transportation to and from the convention center is encouraged to call 211 or use Roadrunner
  
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• Las Cruces community members mourn after deadly shooting at Young Park

  25-03-2025 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – As the community mourns the deadly mass shooting at a Las Cruces park Friday night, witnesses who were there are speaking out on what they saw. Shock, confusion, and grief for the community are just some of the reactions that have been expressed. Witnesses, family grapple with aftermath of Las Cruces shooting"Everyone was just sitting around watching the cars go, me and my girlfriend were laughing at the cars that couldn't get burnouts correctly," said one sh
  
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