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• Taos Regional Airport adding flights to Texas, California locations

  20-04-2025 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Taos Regional Airport has added new routes for visitors and residents for the summer and fall this year. The airport recently wrapped up its winter flights to Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles County, and San Diego at the end of last month. Taos Regional Airport set to break ground on new terminal buildingThe airport announced earlier this week the return of JSX flights, which will fly to Dallas Love Field, Austin Executive, Carlsbad California, and Hollywood Burbank
  
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• BioPark readies Heritage Farms renovations debut

  20-04-2025 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two years of renovations, Heritage Farms at the ABQ BioPark is getting ready to open later this week. The $13 million project has stretched the original entrance closer to the Botanic Gardens, as well as added two acres of pastures for livestock to roam in.Story continues below
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• Woman's truck hit by Amtrak train in Pecos

  20-04-2025 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – State police say a woman was transported to the hospital after her vehicle was hit by a train on Saturday. According to NMSP, officers were called to a road in Pecos off of I-25 Saturday afternoon to reports of a crash. Police train National Guard members ahead of deployment in AlbuquerqueOfficers determined that a woman driving a pickup truck was hit by an Amtrak train. NMSP says the woman was the only person in the truck and was transported to the hospital for m
  
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• Santa Fe man accused of kidnapping woman while on parole

  20-04-2025 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man who was on parole is back behind bars after police say he kidnapped a woman while the two were having a fight. According to Santa Fe police, a woman was talking with Frank Mares II.When an officer tried to conduct a traffic stop, the woman got in the car with police, saying the two appeared to be in a physical struggle. Police say Mares was arrested after he crashed his vehicle and tried to flee on foot. Former Santa Fe substitute teacher arreste
  
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• NMSP investigates officer involved crash in SE Albuquerque

  20-04-2025 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer was involved in a crash on Albuquerque's east side earlier Sunday. State police confirmed Sunday afternoon that the crash involved an NMSP vehicle and at least one other vehicle in the area of Wyoming and Central. Police train National Guard members ahead of deployment in AlbuquerqueIt is unknown what led up to the crash at this time. News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• WATCH: Family arrested for ransacking Southern California Target store

  20-04-2025 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  UPLAND, Cali. (WFLA) — A family was arrested for retail theft after ransacking a Target store in Southern California.
  On April 16, surveillance video from the Upland Police Department captured a woman, man and a teen boy entering the store at the Colonies Crossroads shopping plaza.Both the teen and his mother grabbed an electric mobility cart, while the teen's father followed along.Upland Police provided blurred photos of the family of three that was arrested for retail theft after ransack
  
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• San Francisco gentleman's club brings back long-gone $5 buffet, in part to 'laugh in the face of inflation'

  20-04-2025 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – In today's world of tariffs, inflation, and the high cost of living, it's hard to find a pro-consumer deal. But a buffet in San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood is trying to fit that bill.The $5 lunch buffet at Gold Club — which has been praised in the past by outlets including SFGate and Forbes — is back after a year-long hiatus, the strip club announced on its website."After years of patiently waiting (and drooling over the memories), we
  
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• Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

  20-04-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.“Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope), “Bravo!” the crowd shouted as Francis looped through the square in his open-topped popemobile and then up and down the m
  
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• Where do efforts to legalize, reschedule marijuana stand?

  20-04-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It’s been nearly two years since the Department of Health and Human Services recommended the Drug Enforcement Administration reschedule marijuana in the U.S. That process has, however, stalled after the proceedings were put on pause in January. Despite the pause, some hoped the then-incoming administration could get the ball rolling again after President Donald Trump expressed support for marijuana legalization on the campaign trail.Less than 100 days into Trump&rsqu
  
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• Here's where home prices have dropped the most since 2024

  20-04-2025 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Across the nation, 10 ZIP codes have seen noticeable drops in home prices since 2024, with costs dropping by up to 25%, according to new research from Realtor.com.Notably, the 12-month tumble in listing prices was not confined to one region or state. The reasons behind the dropoffs are varied, according to Hannah Jones, a senior economic research analyst.In the report, Jones said these locales' housing markets are likely already regulating themselves."Areas where prices clim
  
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• The best movies of 2025 so far

  20-04-2025 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - The year 2024 ended with a bang for the movie business. Between the biggest Thanksgiving weekend on record, primarily thanks to "Moana 2," and the release of several box-office hits in a row—like "Wicked" and "A Complete Unknown"—those last few months might seem hard to top. Still, 2025 has the potential to do it.The first few months of the year are generally slow in Hollywood, with most studios holding off on releasing the biggest titles until a bit later in the year. Lo
  
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• 3 nontraditional living situations Americans are adopting to make housing more affordable

  20-04-2025 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- As the precipitous rise in housing costs over the past decade has put buying a traditional home out of reach for many Americans, a growing number are turning to nontraditional alternatives.Some are repurposing old commercial buildings or buying land and prefabricated homes, while others are choosing to share homes with strangers to cut down on costs.Here are three nontraditional ways Americans are housing themselves:Tiny housesWhen Elisa Boots and her husband, Rick, moved from New
  
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• APD investigates South Valley homicide

  20-04-2025 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating an overnight homicide in southwest Albuquerque. Officers arrived at the 500 block of Dean Dr. SW near the intersection of 98th St. and Tower Rd—around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. 13-year-old pleads guilty to intentionally hitting, killing Albuquerque bicyclistPolice say they located a dead man with at least one gunshot wound. APD's Homicide Unit is currently investigating the case. News 13 will provide updates as they
  
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• Warmer and drier weather returns for Easter Sunday

  20-04-2025 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Drier weather returns to New Mexico today, but it is a cold start to the day! A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Sandoval, Bernalillo, Valencia, Socorro, Guadalupe, and DeBaca counties in New Mexico, along with parts of Montezuma and La Plata counties in Southern Colorado, where low temperatures are down to around freezing. More seasonable weather moves in by this afternoon, though with highs back to around average and sunny and calm conditions.Forecast Con
  
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• Perez shines in return to the ring in Resurrection card

  20-04-2025 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Legacy Promotions hosted "The Resurrection" fight card on Saturday night at the Embassy Suites. A total of five bouts were on the card. All included an Albuquerque based fighter.The main event of the card featured Abraham "Hammer" Perez in his first fight since nearly drowning to death eight months ago. He took on Wisconsin fighter Jose Rodriguez Montemayor.After a first round of feeling out his opponent, Perez started to dominate in round two. Perez registe
  
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• Winter storm hits Albuquerque in heart of spring

  20-04-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Rain and snow have been dumping throughout Albuquerque, especially the northeast and east mountains area of the metro, creating low driving visibility and several inches sticking to the ground. Now, most of the snow has melted, leaving some slick roads.
  NMDOT said they have crews monitoring conditions, but for now, the thick of the storm has moved on. A spokesperson says plows and workers were primarily working in Tijeras and Sedillo Hill in the east m
  
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• Latest investments in New Mexico's outdoor recreation

  20-04-2025 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Better access to outdoor resources and improved trails could soon be coming to New Mexico, especially in more rural parts of the state. State outdoor leaders explain how the governor's latest approvals will enhance recreation in New Mexico."And our entire statewide system was on the verge of collapse,” said Teal Harbin, New Mexico Search and Rescue Medical Coordinator.During the latest legislative session, New Mexico Search and Rescue Medical Coordinator Teal
  
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• Animal Humane Thrift Shop makes comeback after series of burglaries

  20-04-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit, known for its support of abandoned pets in the community, is making a comeback after the shop was the target of multiple burglaries a month ago. On Saturday, the shop celebrated its one-year anniversary at its new location."It's been an incredible first year. We are so incredibly grateful for our wonderful community who has helped us through this transition," said Madison Beets, associate director of marketing for Animal Humane New Mexico.
  
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• Snow and rain showers move out of New Mexico overnight

  20-04-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow have been moving through the state today bringing very beneficial moisture. A few thunderstorms also developed across southern portions of the state. As we head overnight, these rain and snow showers will continue to push off to the east and eventually out of the region.Drier weather will return to New Mexico by Sunday morning, but it will be a cold start to the day! A Freeze Warning is in effect for the Albuquerque Metro on Sunday morning, where low temperatures will get down to a
  
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• Severe backup reported due to crash on I-40 near Moriarty

  20-04-2025 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several crashes took place earlier Saturday afternoon due to weather outside of Moriarty along I-40 near Mile Marker 209. According to the Torrance County Sheriff's Office, five separate crashes took place along the interstate involving 15 vehicles, including semis, cars, and RVs. NMSP investigate fatal I-25 motorcycle crashThe sheriff's office said it was snowing and visibility was low at the time of the crashes. They also say there were minor to moderate injuries
  
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• Firefighters rescue kitten from inside Sunland Park house wall

  20-04-2025 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — Firefighters are known to get some calls for cats being stuck in trees, but being stuck in a wall is a rare one. That's exactly what happened for firefighters in Sunalnd Park early Saturday morning. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeCrews responded to a home on the west side of the Rio Grande, with the home's resident telling crews they could hear a kitten inside a wall. Firefighters could also hear the kitten when they arrived and
  
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• Fire rescue kitten from inside Sunland Park house wall

  20-04-2025 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — Firefighters are known to get some calls for cats being stuck in trees, but being stuck in a wall is a rare one. That's exactly what happened for firefighters in Sunalnd Park early Saturday morning. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeCrews responded to a home on the west side of the Rio Grande, with the home's resident telling crews they could hear a kitten inside a wall. Firefighters could also hear the kitten when they arrived and
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosts egg hunt at Gateway Family

  20-04-2025 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the city of Albuquerque hosted a special Easter egg hunt for some of the city's most vulnerable population. The Health, Housing, and Homelessness Department hosted the egg hunt at Gateway Family, the department's facility that helps families that are experiencing homelessness. Four centuries later, Easter’s date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to changeSixty-five families were able to participate in this year's festivities.
  
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• 1 person pulled out of NE Albuquerque arroyo

  20-04-2025 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rain in Albuquerque Saturday brought water running down Albuquerque arroyos, and Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) says they pulled someone out of a northeast area arroyo. According to AFR, one person was pulled out of the Embudito Arroyo near Wyoming and Indian School earlier Saturday afternoon. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeAFR says the person was treated on-site before being transported for further medical care. They're remin
  
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• Ohio man to attend his 128th Bob Dylan concert

  20-04-2025 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) — Anywhere you go in Cornel Bogdan's Ohio home, there's a picture of Bob Dylan. It's what you'd expect from someone who on Saturday night will attend his 128th Dylan concert at Youngstown's Powers Auditorium.Bogdan saw his first Bob Dylan concert at 14 in 1977. "That's where my infatuation started because I love songwriters, and after listening to Bob Dylan, there's nobody that equals him," Bogdan said.His favorite concert was in 1992 at Madison Square Garden. "But it
  
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• ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting international students

  20-04-2025 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing President Trump’s administration in federal court for targeting international students who had their legal status revoked. “The consequences of Defendants’ unilateral and unlawful termination are dire. The termination puts students out of lawful student status. Plaintiffs and the class face immigration detention and deportation. Plaintiffs and the class face severe financial and academic hardship. Furthe
  
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• California mayor says he wants to give homeless people 'all the fentanyl they want'

  20-04-2025 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — A Southern California mayor facing a recall effort is coming under fire after his suggestion to ending his city's homelessness issue was "giving them all the fentanyl they want." The comments were made by longtime Lancaster Mayor Rex Parris during a city council meeting on Feb. 25. The comments have surfaced in recent days since he gave an interview to Fox 11 this week, where he doubled down on the sentiment. Nintendo announces new date for Switch 2 pre-ordersDuring the February m
  
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• Lobo football starter awarded scholarship for senior season

  20-04-2025 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Luke Drzewiecki took the job as starting kicker of the Lobo football team midway through the 2022 season. He was playing as a walk-on the entire time. 66-year-old UNM student shines in Lobo bandOn Friday night, following the spring game, Drzewiecki was finally put on scholarship. "Honestly for me it has been a huge mental struggle, and I just cant thank my parents enough," he said "Now it's about momentum and it's going to be such a powerful thing for me goi
  
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• Warmer weather returns after late season winter storm

  20-04-2025 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow have been moving through the state today bringing very beneficial moisture. A few thunderstorms also developed across southern portions of the state. As we head into the later evening hours, these rain and snow showers will continue to push off to the east and eventually out of the region through the overnight hours.
  Drier weather will return to New Mexico by Sunday morning, but it will be a cold start to the day! A Freeze Watch is in effect for the Albuquerque Metro on Sunday morn
  
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• Weather postpones Saturday's Isotopes game

  20-04-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Inclement weather has canceled Saturday's Isotopes game. It also means the inaugural City Roots game has been rescheduled.The good news is Sunday will be a double-header, with two seven-inning games with a 30-minute break in between. First pitch will be just after noon, with the gates opening at 11:00 a.m. A look at the salty, sweet, and spicy ABQ Isotopes concessions for 2025The Easter candy hunt has also been changed. Kids will be given candy when they ent
  
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