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• 3-star point guard commits to Lobo basketball

  19-04-2025 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another player has decided to follow Eric Olen to New Mexico. Uriah Tenette, a high school recruit who was originally committed to UC San Diego, is now committed to play for the Lobos.
  Tenette is rated as a three-star recruit according to 247 Sports. The 5'10" point guard is also ranked as the No. 22 point guard in the country and the second highest ranked that isn't going to a power conference.In high school, Tenette played for Prescott High School in Presc
  
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• 319th Albuquerque birthday celebration hits Old Town

  19-04-2025 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town hosted a very special birthday Saturday afternoon. A mariachi band even performed Las Mananitas for the city of Albuquerque.Despite the rain and snow, people were out celebrating the city's 319th birthday, though the crowds were a little slim. The city was founded in 1706 and named after a town in western Spain. VIDEO: Group of young men topple water fountain in Old TownIt didn't become a part of the United States until January of 1912. Arizona woul
  
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• High schoolers touring FSU when shooting broke out, principal says

  19-04-2025 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Four high school students were on a college tour at Florida State University Thursday when an active shooter situation unfolded, officials confirmed.Lake Wales High School officials said all four students and the staff member accompanying them were safe from the shooting. Their safety was verified with their parents, the high school's principal said in a statement Thursday. TIMELINE: FSU shooting lasted less than 5 minutes before police shot suspectOnce shots bro
  
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• Autism community sounds alarms over 'harmful' RFK Jr. comments 

  19-04-2025 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Members of the autism community are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to find the cause for autism by September, calling the plan harmful.   Kennedy announced last week that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will launch a “massive testing and research effort” to find the cause of autism spectrum disorder in the next five months. He then followed up earlier this week by stating in
  
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• Carlsbad man arrested for breaking into cop car

  19-04-2025 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Carlsbad man is facing charges after police say he stole one of their vehicles with a rifle inside. According to Carlsbad police, one of their vehicles was broken into early Friday morning. Carlsbad Caverns National Park adjusting operating hoursPolice say an AR-15 rifle, a taser, and body armor were stolen along with the vehicle. Police were able to find the suspect, who they identify as 24-year-old Cody Boyd, at a home on the city's south side.According to
  
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• Great Ape-ril Adult Night at the ABQ BioPark

  19-04-2025 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Whiel the weather forced the ABQ BioPark to postpone one of their Great Ape-ril discovery days from Saturday to next weekend, there's another surprise for older guests next week as well.The BioPark will be hosting an adults-only after-hours event next weekend, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at the primates at the zoo. Guests will be able to learn more about the gorillas, chimpanzees, gibbons, lemurs, and orangutans in the BioPark, as well as the impo
  
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• Brian Fejer announces run for Albuquerque mayor

  19-04-2025 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another person has announced their intent to run for Albuquerque mayor. Brian Fejer announced his intention to replace Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.Story continues below
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• 2024 murder suspect released from hospital, booked into MDC

  19-04-2025 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of a murder from September of last year, who police say then fled from them in March, has been booked into MDC after a stay at the hospital. Police believe Julian Garcia killed a man who had just shot and killed Garcia's uncle. APD provides update on officer-involved shooting involving 19-year-oldIn March, police found him in southwest Albuquerque and attempted to arrest him. They say Garcia ran and was later shot by police after officers saw h
  
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• Where in the US will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower?

  19-04-2025 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29.According to AccuWeather, the shower's peak is set to occur this Monday night, April 21, into early Tuesday morning."If you’re lucky enough to be in an area with a clear s
  
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• Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

  19-04-2025 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers. These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity, and connection they can’t get otherwise.This isn’t a full-blown acid trip — or even close. If you see visions, it’s not a microdose. People who microdose don’t do it every day. Instead,
  
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• Will gas prices go up this summer?

  19-04-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With tariffs on some imports in place – and the threat of more looming on the horizon – consumers are worried the cost of everything from groceries to cars to clothing is about to skyrocket. Thankfully, that may not be the case for gas.
  The price at the pump has climbed this month, leaving spring break road trippers and daily commuters paying a national average of around $3.17 a gallon, according to AAA.
  In a normal year, we would expect cheaper prices from here on
  
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• A South Carolina college could close after 179 years if it can't find $6 million by Tuesday

  19-04-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) - A South Carolina university could soon close its doors after 179 years unless it can secure a significant sum of money.Limestone University in Gaffney, SC held meetings with students and staff on Wednesday to inform them the college is facing "financial uncertainty," which could lead to the school switching to a fully-online model or permanently closing.According to a press release on the college website, Limestone's Board of Trustees has announced that unless the universi
  
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• 'Not going to be great out there': Experts have candid advice for national park visitors

  19-04-2025 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The national parks, fresh off their busiest year on record, are now facing a challenging bout of staffing changes with just weeks before summer visitors are expected to pour in.With the uncertainty surrounding the National Parks Service, coupled with canceled events and reduced hours at the parks, you may be second-guessing your plans to visit the system. “It’s going to have impacts on everything from running the budget right at every national park to being the
  
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• America's housing shortage by the numbers

  19-04-2025 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The U.S. has been short of the homes it needs to meet its growing population for more than a decade, driving up prices and shooting down the dreams of millions of would-be buyers.While buying a starter home was once a safe and attainable way to build wealth, rising home prices, falling construction rates, and economic volatility have left the U.S. without nearly enough affordable housing.Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin, said there are two basic ways of looking at the d
  
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• Winter weather returns across New Mexico

  19-04-2025 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More rain and snow are moving across New Mexico this morning. This storm will bring a good chance for rain to western, central, and northern New Mexico through tonight, including a good chance for rain in the Albuquerque Metro. The rain will mix with snow in elevations down to 6,500′ as temperatures will be much colder today. Any travel impacts should be limited to areas above 7,000′. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the northern mountains w
  
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• Coach, assistant AD at Santa Fe Indian School remembered for impact they left on students

  19-04-2025 06:44 via krqe.com
  
   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe community is mourning after a car crash killed two faculty members from Santa Fe Indian School. New Mexico State Police (NMSP) said that crash happened early Thursday morning, just east of Abiqiui. "[It's] a huge loss, a large amount of grief is being felt right now," said Eric Brock, Athletic Director for Santa Fe Indian School.Story continues below
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• Winter isn't over yet for parts of New Mexico

  19-04-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain and snow move through New Mexico Saturday. Warmer and drier weather returns Sunday.High winds Friday afternoon once again kicked up dust across southern New Mexico, with wind gusts up to 55 mph. Meanwhile, rain and snow have been moving into west-central, northwest, and northern New Mexico this afternoon. That's where temperatures were much cooler today, sitting in the 30s in Gallup, while southeast New Mexico was up into the 80s. Snow has been falling in Gall
  
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• Federal cuts threaten upcoming Enchantment Awards

  19-04-2025 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the latest student program in jeopardy because of federal funding cuts. But the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards is now calling for help from the community to ensure the show go on.Story continues below
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• Notes from the UNM spring game

  19-04-2025 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo football team hosted its annual spring game on Friday night. The defense shut down the offense for much of the scrimmage and came away with a 32-23 win.The scrimmage was held in an untraditional format for defensive scoring. The defense earned one point for a TFL or forced punt. Two points for a three-and-out, 4th down stop or two-point conversion stop. Three points for a TFL on 4th down or a missed field goal. Six points for a takeaway and 10 for a
  
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• Police train National Guard members ahead of deployment in Albuquerque

  19-04-2025 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico National Guard will hit Albuquerque streets to help police fight crime next month. Ahead of that deployment, the Albuquerque Police Department says those guardsmen and women are getting special training. APD is training around 60 guard members with both classroom and on-the-street training, some of which you may have already seen out in public. "To accomplish the one goal is making Albuquerque safe," said Michael Hernandez with
  
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• Inmate dies at Metropolitan Detention Center

  19-04-2025 03:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center inmate is dead despite staff's attempts to revive him. Steven Gurule, 33, was booked into MDC in January. Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for deadly house party shooting in 2021A spokesperson for MDC said Gurule was found unresponsive, and staff and medical personnel began life-saving measures. The state's Office of the Medical Investigator is determining the cause of death.
  
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• Former U.S. Attorney to run for Albuquerque mayor

  19-04-2025 03:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Alexander Uballez is throwing his hat in the ring to be Albuquerque's next mayor. Uballez will make a formal announcement on Saturday. He will be competing against incumbent Tim Keller as well as Mayling Armijo, Eddie Varela, Patrick Sais, Darren White, Louis Sanchez, and Daniel Chavez. What to know about the Lyrid meteor shower in New MexicoCandidates are now collecting signatures to get on the ballot. The election i
  
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• Bosque Farms residents return home after fire

  19-04-2025 02:42 via krqe.com
  
  BOSQUE FARMS, N.M. (KRQE) – People are returning to their homes near Bosque Farms, after strong winds fueled a wildfire that burned across private property and the Bosque Thursday night. While the fire is under control now, neighbors say what happened has them nervous about the dry season.  Story continues below
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• ABQ RIDE offering incentives to hire more bus drivers

  19-04-2025 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After pushing to hire more bus drivers for well over a year, the City of Albuquerque is still fighting to get more people to take the job. ABQ RIDE has 133 drivers currently, but they need 111 more. “We started this hiring event back in October of 2023, and that was at the time that we had made our biggest service cuts. We cut around roughly 1,500 hours of service in 2023,” said Transit Director for ABQ RIDE Leslie Keener.Story continues below
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• Rain and snow moves through New Mexico Saturday

  19-04-2025 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow moves through New Mexico Saturday. Warmer and drier weather returns Sunday.High winds Friday afternoon are again bringing in dust storm conditions across southern New Mexico, with wind gusts up to 55 mph. Meanwhile, rain and snow has been moving into west-central, northwest, and northern New Mexico this afternoon. That's where temperatures are much cooler today, sitting in the 30s in Gallup, while southeast New Mexico is up into the 80s.
  The winds will settle down tonight, but rain
  
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• Zia Elementary in Albuquerque to celebrate 75th anniversary with event in May

  19-04-2025 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One Albuquerque elementary school is preparing to celebrate 75 years of teaching. Opened in 1955 during the Cold War era in the Duke City, Zia Elementary School near San Mateo Blvd. and Lomas Blvd. has seen many students educated through the decades.ABQ BioPark’s discovery day on April 19 postponed due to weatherNow, they're celebrating three-quarters of a century next month, with community members sharing the impact the school has had, with some
  
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• What to know about the Lyrid meteor shower in New Mexico

  19-04-2025 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)  — The April Lyrids are back. This yearly meteor shower will be at its peak next Monday evening through Tuesday morning. KRQE spoke with a local expert Friday on what to know about it.Story continues below
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• New Mexico State University holds suicide prevention walk 'Out of Darkness'

  19-04-2025 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State University is inviting the community to an important walk next weekend. "Out of Darkness" is a national campus walk aiming to bring awareness to suicide prevention.Story continues below
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• New U.S. Attorney appointed for state of New Mexico

  19-04-2025 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The U.S. Department of Justice appointed a new U.S. Attorney for New Mexico. Ryan Ellison was sworn in on Friday as the top federal prosecutor in the New Mexico district.Story continues below
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