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• NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits

  21-04-2025 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court said 911 dispatchers are not immune from liability under the Enhanced 911 Act. On Monday, the state Supreme Court clarified the protections both dispatchers and governmental employers have during a lawsuit.New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates child abuse conviction for religious sect leaderThe family of a 16-year-old hiker, who suffered a heat stroke in the Organ Mountains in July 2020,sued several organizations, saying the teen's d
  
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• Trump, first lady to attend Pope Francis funeral

  21-04-2025 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis’s funeral, following the death of 88-year-old pontiff on Monday morning.“Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!” Trump said on Truth Social.The president told reporters earlier on Monday that he was going to be briefed after the traditional White House Easter egg roll on whether he can attend the funeral. When asked if he&
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates child abuse conviction for religious sect leader

  21-04-2025 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of a religious sect leader's role in a child's death. Deborah Green, the self-proclaimed general of the Aggressive Christian Missionary Training Corps, pled no contest to child abuse in 2018, four years after a boy at the group's compound died from an untreated illness.Repeat International District murder suspect facing new chargesShe later challenged her 18-year sentence, claiming her innocence. In 20
  
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• Student loans in default will be sent to debt collection, education officials say

  21-04-2025 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration 's announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. No federal student loans have been referred for collection
  
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• Body of missing Las Vegas veterinarian accused of kicking horse found

  21-04-2025 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Officials identified a body found in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend as Dr. Shawn Frehner, a high-profile veterinarian who has been missing since April 6.The National Park Service began a search at Lake Mead after Frehner’s keys, wallet, and cellphone were found in his truck parked at Hemmenway Harbor on April 7. According to NPS, his body was found near the Boulder Islands within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on April 18.
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• Can you have a stroke without realizing?

  21-04-2025 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Can you have a stroke without knowing? The short answer is yes.They're called silent strokes.Strokes in general occur when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked or ruptured, causing brain damage. Silent strokes can also cause brain damage but may not show symptoms that are easy to identify.Also called undetected strokes, silent strokes are more common with older age, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the America
  
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• Albuquerque BioPark's Heritage Farm reopens after two-year renovation

  21-04-2025 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  After undergoing two years of extensive renovations, the Albuquerque BioPark's Heritage Farm is ready to reopen.
  The Heritage Farm closed in the Spring of 2023 to undergo renovations and upgrades to improve animal well-being as well as enhance guest experience. The space was also redesigned to require less maintenance, be more sustainable, and be conservation-focused.To celebrate the renovations, it will be reopening on Earth Day, April 22.To learn more about the Heritage Farm, visit https://www
  
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• ABQ BioPark temporarily closing Reptile House and macaw habitat

  21-04-2025 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting Monday, the Reptile House and the macaw habitat at the ABQ BioPark will be temporarily closed. This is due to construction that will replace the aging shade structure at the reptile building entrance. The Biopark said the pathway from the building to the Birds of the Islands entrance will also be closed.City of Albuquerque hosting free E-Waste drop-off eventGuests can still access the Birds of the Islands, tortoise area, and raptor roost through the
  
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• Feedback sought for potential oil and gas leases in New Mexico

  21-04-2025 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public input on oil and gas leases in New Mexico. A 30-day public comment period is now open for community members to respond to the state office's plans to include 21 oil and gas leases, totaling nearly 9,000 acres.City of Albuquerque hosting free E-Waste drop-off eventBLM scoped the lands last month and now wants feedback on their environmental analysis before leasing the land to developers this upcoming November. Feed
  
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• Tree deaths in New Mexico doubled from 2023 to 2024, report says

  21-04-2025 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Twice as many trees died in New Mexico's forests from 2023 to 2024, according to the Forest Health Conditions report released on Monday. The New Mexico Forestry Division says the driving factors are insects and warmer conditions.Story continues below
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• What was Pope Francis' Easter message?

  21-04-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In his final hours, Pope Francis shared an Easter message dedicated to peace in the world.Francis did not preside over the Vatican's Easter Mass as he was limiting his workload since his hospitalization, but made an appearance at the end to deliver the twice-yearly blessing and message called the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world).He wished the assembled audience a Happy Easter before passing his roughly 20-minute, pre-prepared statement to the master of ceremonies t
  
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• Vatican releases cause of death for Pope Francis

  21-04-2025 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff, who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.The Vatican has since revealed that the cause of Francis’ death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure.“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His
  
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• FTC files suit accusing Uber of deceptive practices

  21-04-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Uber on Monday, accusing the rideshare and delivery company of charging users for its optional subscription service without permission and making it hard to cancel it.The complaint, filed in federal court in California, alleges Uber engaged in deceptive bill and cancellation practices and failed to "deliver promised savings."
  The FTC claims customers are misled about savings of about $25 a month when signing up for the
  
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• Stocks and the dollar tumble as investors retreat from the US

  21-04-2025 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday as worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve cause investors to pull further from the United States.The S&P 500 was 3.1% lower in another wipeout, and the index at the center of many 401(k) accounts is more than 16% below its record set two months ago.Trump rips ‘loser’ Powell to immediately lower interest rates; markets fall
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• Kristi Noem's belongings stolen while she was at dinner in DC

  21-04-2025 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A thief stole personal belongings from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a restaurant in Washington, the Homeland Security Department confirmed to Nexstar's NewsNation.While Noem was eating dinner, the thief stole about $3,000 in cash, as well as her driver’s license, keys, passport, DHS access badge and blank checks, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told NewsNation.“She had the cash because her whole family was in town (including children and g
  
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• Engine of Delta aircraft carrying 282 passengers catches fire at Orlando airport, video shows

  21-04-2025 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) – A Delta flight was evacuated at a Florida airport on Monday after an engine caught fire, officials with the Federal Aviation Administration said.The incident took place just after 11 a.m. local time at the Orlando International Airport, according to the FAA. The plane, an Airbus A330, was leaving the gate while preparing to depart for Atlanta when the fire broke out, the agency said.The flames were first observed coming from a tailpipe, Delta said. There were
  
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• Warmer afternoon with rain on the way

  21-04-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are steadily rising across New Mexico after a snowy weekend. Though that snow could be turning into thunderstorms over the next few days.
  High temperatures are moving full force into a warming trend this afternoon. This warming trend will be lasting through the week and potentially into next week. Central New Mexico can expect high temperatures to return to the 80s. Southern New Mexico is expected to be in the upper 80s by the end of the week.
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• Drug treatment experts reach out to help inmates in New Mexico jails

  21-04-2025 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  Drug and law experts are working to provide more help to treat addiction in inmates with short-term stays in jail. Project ECHO is a program developed with the University of New Mexico, they are helping to connect drug treatment experts and services with the people who need them.
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• Pope's frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza

  21-04-2025 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent evening ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza Strip to see how people huddled inside were coping with a devastating war.
  That small act of compassion made a big impression on Gaza’s tiny Christian community and was why he was remembered at his death Monday as a beloved father figure in the beleaguered territory.
  “I was deeply saddened. He was our biggest supporte
  
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• Man sentenced in federal court for killing New Mexico State Police officer

  21-04-2025 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jaremy Smith was sentenced Monday in federal court for his crimes in New Mexico after taking a plea deal earlier this year. Smith was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. He had pleaded guilty to federal charges including kidnapping resulting in death and carjacking for killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare in March 2024.
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• Earth Day tips for taking care of your outdoor space

  21-04-2025 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Protecting the earth for the future starts with your patio and backyard If Earth Day (tomorrow) has you pondering ways you can help the planet, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to make a difference. If you want to celebrate Earth Day, aim to reduce your carbon footprint. We turned to BestReviews home improvement expert Beth Allen for Earth Day tips on creating an outdoor living spac
  
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• Walmart mass shooter pleads guilty to state charges

  21-04-2025 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Saying the only way he will leave prison will be in a coffin, a state district judge on Monday accepted the guilty pleas of El Paso Walmart shooter Patrick Wood Crusius and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Crusius, a North Texas resident, posted an online manifesto decrying the "Hispanic" invasion of Texas and drove 10 hours to El Paso, killing 23 people and wounding 22 with a rifle in the parking lot and inside the Walmart
  
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• Alert issued for pork product that may contain metal

  21-04-2025 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) -- The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for pork products after determining that they could be contaminated with metal.The alert affects pork carnitas products produced by Cargill Meat Solutions earlier this month, on April 1-2, and sold in Aldi stores nationwide.Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths reportedThey come in 16-ounce sleeved-tray packages with the description "Pork Carnitas Seasoned &
  
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• Great Ape-ril after hours at the ABQ BioPark

  21-04-2025 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is hosting its Great Ape-ril after hours event from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on April 26. Adult guests can enjoy a special evening of exclusive behind the scenes experiences.
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• City of Albuquerque hosting free E-Waste drop-off event

  21-04-2025 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful are hosting a free E-waste drop off event to help residents dispose of their old and unwanted electronics safely and responsibly.
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• 'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis' informal, lighthearted speaking style

  21-04-2025 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope.Pope Francis leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
  Some of his memorable quotes:A simple, initial greeting“Brothers and sisters, good evening!” -- Francis&
  
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• Who was the oldest pope?

  21-04-2025 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Pope Francis, whose death was announced Monday, was one of the oldest pontiffs to serve as the head of the Catholic Church.Francis died at the age of 88 amid ongoing health issues and following a respiratory crisis that necessitated a prolonged hospital stay earlier this year. But his papacy, which was marked by his humble demeanor and compassion for the sick and less fortunate, was not abnormally short by any stretch: At 12 years, his tenure as pope was right about average for
  
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• Obama: 'Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people'

  21-04-2025 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Barack Obama on Monday praised the late Pope Francis for inspiring Catholics and non-Catholics alike to “want to be better people.”“Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people,” Obama wrote in a post on X after Francis's death early Monday.“In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook u
  
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• What to know about Pope Francis' death

  21-04-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff, history's first from Latin America, who presided over the Catholic Church for more than 12 years.The timing of Pope Francis’ deathThe death of Francis was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born Vatican camerlengo, a position that will be important in the coming weeks as he takes charge of the administration of t
  
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• President Trump reacts to Pope Francis' death in Truth Social post

  21-04-2025 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – President Trump on Monday marked Pope Francis’s death in a statement on social media hours after the trailblazing Catholic leader died at the age of 88.“Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” reads a post shared to Trump's Truth Social account.Donald Trump meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 24, 2017. (MAURIX/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters early Monday that ther
  
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• Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

  21-04-2025 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.”It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign, but rather the divinely inspired election of Christ’s Vicar on Earth by the princes of the church.Still, there are always front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope — much like t
  
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• JD Vance, White House share condolences after Pope Francis' death

  21-04-2025 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Vice President JD Vance and the White House shared condolences Monday following the death of Pope Francis, 88.“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him,” Vance wrote on X on Monday. “I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really qu
  
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• Pope Francis' last week: How the Catholic leader spent his final days

  21-04-2025 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday.Francis, the 266th head of the Catholic Church, died Monday, the Vatican confirmed. His death came just a day after Easter and nearly a month since his release from a lengthy hospital stay.Despite health concerns, Francis made several public appearances over the holiday and called for peace as he commemorated the most sacred time of the Christian calendar.Pope Francis dies at
  
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• Tributes from around the globe pour in for Pope Francis after his death

  21-04-2025 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  LYON, France (AP) — Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff's death at age 88.President Emmanuel Macron of France, a country that is largely Roman Catholic, focused on the pope's impact on the church, writing on X that “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. For it to unite humans
  
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• Pope Francis: Key dates in the life of the first Latin American pontiff

  21-04-2025 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday:Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose Bergoglio, an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants. Pope Francis dies day after Easter at age 88Dec. 13, 1969: Ordained a priest with the Jesuit religious order, which he would lead as Argentina provinc
  
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• What are the rites and rituals after a pope dies?

  21-04-2025 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial.Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside
  
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• MAP: Is New Mexico among the states with the biggest measles outbreaks right now?

  21-04-2025 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A total of 800 measles cases across two dozen states have been confirmed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
  As new cases pop up every week, at least 10 official outbreaks have occurred, according to the CDC. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of measles that are related.
  The largest known outbreak is in West Texas, where the case count nears 600, according to local health officials. An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diag
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Pope Francis, Murder arrest, Warm and calm, New clinic, Tiger treatment

  21-04-2025 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque City Council to vote on city’s transportation futureAlbuquerque family defies all odds after their fetus received a rare diagnosisGrowing the game: What UNM’s Soccer Coach Heather Dyche looks for in athletesRio Arriba County Sheriff passes awayBioPark readies Heritage Farms renovations debutTaos Regional Airport adding flights to Texas, California locationsPhotos: Pope Francis through the years
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• Growing the game: What UNM's Soccer Coach Heather Dyche looks for in athletes

  21-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  “Any player who has that dog in them, you want,” said University of New Mexico Women’s Soccer Coach Heather Dyche. The back-to-back Mountain West Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2021, with four regular season titles under her belt, sits down with KRQE Sports Director Van Tate to talk about what she looks for in an athlete. The coach also talks candidly about the differences in Pre-NIL and Post-NIL college sports, her work with Olympic and FIFA-level soccer players, and how she's
  
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• Photos: Pope Francis through the years

  21-04-2025 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  Born Dec. 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the eldest of five children of Italian immigrants.Pope Francis during the general audience in St. Peter's Square. Vatican City (Vatican), March 20th, 2024 (Photo by Grzegorz Galazka/Archivio Grzegorz Galazka/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - UNDATED: In this image provided by the San Lorenzo Futbol Club, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, holds a team shirt, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by API/Gamma-Rapho via G
  
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• Albuquerque family defies all odds after their fetus received a rare diagnosis

  21-04-2025 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - An Albuquerque family, fought against all odds to ensure their baby's survival after a rare diagnosis, that effects about 1,600 babies in the United States every year."We're going to help our baby girl and, you know, get the best treatment that we can for her," emphasized Brooklyn Roybal.At 14 weeks pregnant, with her second child, Brookyln Roybal and her husband's life was turned upside down...when doctors found signs of trouble during an ultrasound.
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• Pope Francis dies at 88

  21-04-2025 13:34 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived.Pope Francis smiles at the end of his weekly general audie
  
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• Warmer weather continues through the week

  21-04-2025 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will continue to move in this afternoon as high temperatures will climb above average again for this time of year. Cloud coverage will begin to move inn from the west this morning and continue through this evening.
  Starting Tuesday, moisture will work its way up into eastern New Mexico. This will bring a chance for a couple of spotty rain showers and thunderstorms out near the Texas state line. This will be the story each afternoon until the end of next week. A few spotty showers
  
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• A stretch of above average warmth starts this week

  21-04-2025 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a blast of winter for parts of New Mexico this weekend, warmer weather will return this week. Spotty showers and thunderstorms will be possible in northern and far eastern New Mexico.It's been a much warmer afternoon across New Mexico with temperatures 10° to nearly 30° warmer compared to Saturday. Highs are still slightly cooler than average after some much-needed moisture moved into the state on Saturday. Low temperatures tonight won't be quite as c
  
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• And the 2025 Remarkable Women winner is...

  21-04-2025 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) -- Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, has been named Nexstar’s 2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year for her transformative work in San Bernardino, California.Carter-Tillman, a survivor of homelessness, incarceration, and addiction, established the Time for Change Foundation in 2002 to support homeless individuals regain self-sufficiency. The foundation offers emergency shelter and supportive services.Aimee Durante, who nominated Carter-Til
  
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• UNM Hospitals plans for new clinic in southwest Albuquerque

  21-04-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A part of Albuquerque where health care is not easily accessible could be filling that need soon. UNM Hospital (UNMH) is hoping to secure millions in funding to open a new primary care clinic in the southwest area.It's a residential area that, according to a poll by UNMH, does not have good access to primary care. "The data suggested that the southwest area of the city is the area with the greatest opportunity to build such a clinic," said Mike Chicarelli, C
  
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• CBD and Tigers? Clovis Zoo tests out new treatment for arthritis

  21-04-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – He's the first of his kind in the United States to receive an unusual treatment for arthritis pain. Meet the Clovis Zoo residents, experiencing positive results."He's very friendly as much as a tiger can be friendly,” said Stephanie Chavez, Clovis Zoo Director. Sooner is the 13-and-a-half-year-old tiger who calls the Clovis Zoo home and has been suffering from arthritis."He would wake up, especially during wintertime, he was very limpy, he would like whine,
  
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• Repeat International District murder suspect facing new charges

  21-04-2025 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing a murder charge for a homicide in the International District earlier this month, and court records show it's not the first time he's had a run-in with law enforcement in that area. According to Albuquerque police, Deomtray Davis shot a man in the head near Central and Indiana on April 4. APD investigates South Valley homicidePolice believe Davis was involved in a fight just before the shooting. Davis was also arrested in March, w
  
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• "It's a long shot": South Carolina students turn to Mr. Beast, other influencers to save university

  21-04-2025 03:11 via krqe.com
  
  GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) - Students and staff at Limestone University in South Carolina were devastated this week to learn their school was in danger of permanently closing due to financial issues. But some aren't giving up hope, and a few have taken to social media in hopes that noted Gen Z philanthropist Mr. Beast can help save their school.On Wednesday, the university announced that unless the university can secure a $6 million emergency fund, the college will need to either move fully online or
  
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• Rio Arriba County Sheriff passes away

  21-04-2025 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Arriba County says Sheriff Billy Merrifield passed away Sunday morning. The cause of death has not been released.Forecast Continues Below
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