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• These are Yelp's 50 best donut shops in the US, including one New Mexico location

  13-05-2025 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – There are few breakfast food options that are as sweet and sought after as donuts (or doughnuts, however you prefer to spell it). Glazed or frosted, sprinkled or filled, round or twisted, it can be hard to resist the fried, dense offerings.And while there are chains entirely dedicated to donuts, you may sometimes seek out a donut that's more crispy and dunkable than what they offer. To help you find the perfect donut, Yelp reviewed ratings given by its Elite Squad members to ra
  
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• No jail time for man in Albuquerque house shooting incident

  13-05-2025 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who admitted to taking his ex-girlfriend and firing shots at her house won't spend any additional time behind bars after successfully completing Young Adult Court. New Mexico woman and son indicted on first-degree murder chargesIn December 2021, Christopher Herrera showed up at his ex's home near Isleta Blvd. and Pajarito Road, where he started firing shots and demanding to know where his ex was. When she arrived, she was forced into Herrera's car
  
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• New Mexico art exhibition to feature over 800 portraits of residents

  13-05-2025 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — An art exhibition featuring over 800 portraits of residents across New Mexico is opening next month. The "E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon" exhibition by artists Matthew Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman will open at New Mexico State University's art museum on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Story continues below
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• Cassie testifies against Diddy in federal sex crimes trial

  13-05-2025 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help and discreet resources on the National Sexual Assault Hotline website or by calling 1-800-656-4673.(NewsNation) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, took the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial on Tuesday, a day
  
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• Biden aides discussed possibility of wheelchair in second term: Book

  13-05-2025 22:46 via krqe.com
  
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  (The Hill) -- Former President Joe Biden’s aides considered the possibility of putting him in a wheelchair if he was reelected to a second term, an unreleased book authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios's Alex Thompson reveals.“Biden's physical deterioration — most apparent in his halting walk — had become so severe that there were internal discussions about putting the president in a wh
  
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• 2 Las Vegas Strip hotels sued over bed bugs after hotel guests were allegedly bitten

  13-05-2025 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Two Las Vegas Strip hotels now face lawsuits after guests were reportedly bitten by bed bugs.In the three lawsuits filed on Apr. 21, the Luxor Hotel and Casino and Treasure Island are facing lawsuits for incidents that happened last summer. Three people are suing Luxor, and one person is suing Treasure Island. "The hotel operator has a responsibility to make sure that that room is bed bug-free," Brian Virag, an attorney representing the guests, said. In court d
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue to begin patrolling Open Space areas

  13-05-2025 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue is preparing for high winds to return to the metro. A red flag warning and fire watch are in effect until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, with AFR crews and Wildland Task Force on standby.NMDOH sees increase in MMR vaccinations in 2025Because of dry weather and high winds, AFR will be doing Open Space patrols, including the Foothills, West Mesa, and the Bosque, starting on May 17.
  
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• Boating safety tips with New Mexico State Parks Division

  13-05-2025 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With National Safe Boating Week coming up, the New Mexico State Parks Division is reminding visitors to stay safe on the water. Safe Boating Week is May 18 - 24, ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, a traditionally busy weekend on New Mexico's waters. How New Mexico’s first incorporated town transformed into a ghost townAs part of the safety week, officials stress the importance of wearing a lifejacket as about 75% of people who drown in boating incidents are
  
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• New Mexico MVD sees 10k extra customers in April during REAL ID implementation

  13-05-2025 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Motor Vehicle Division of New Mexico says an extra 10,600 customers came through their doors in April as the deadline for REAL ID enforcement began to creep up.Since late march, a total of 17,364 New Mexico residents have received their REAL ID.Story continues below
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• NMDOH sees increase in MMR vaccinations in 2025

  13-05-2025 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health said it has seen an increase in the number of New Mexicans who have received the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine between Feb. 1 and May 12, compared to the same time frame last year."The MMR vaccine remains the best tool against the measles virus, and the ever-growing number of New Mexicans getting it speaks to their desire to slow the ongoing outbreak,” Andrea Romero, manager of the immunization program in the New
  
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• Grateful Dead 60th anniversary shows planned for San Francisco

  13-05-2025 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Grateful Dead, or at least its surviving members, will return to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this summer to commemorate the iconic band's 60th anniversary.
  On Monday, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans for Dead & Company to play three ticketed shows at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on Aug. 1, 2 and 3.The proposal for this summer's concerts will go before the Recreation and Parks Commission on Thursday. If approved, the concert series will be
  
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• Walgreens closing dozens of stores across 17 states: Here's where

  13-05-2025 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Dozens of Walgreens locations are preparing to close in the coming weeks and months after the pharmacy giant announced plans to shutter about 1,200 stores to turn around its struggling U.S. business. In October, Walgreens said about 500 store closures would happen during the fiscal year, but didn’t explain when the remainder would take place. As of Tuesday, however, some of its more than 8,000 stores have been marked for impending closure online.  Walgreens
  
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• Strong winds continue across New Mexico

  13-05-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Windy weather will develop this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon across the entire state. West, southwest winds will gust anywhere from 30 to 55 mph throughout the afternoon bringing a high fire danger across southern, southwestern, western, and central New Mexico.
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• How New Mexico's first incorporated town transformed into a ghost town

  13-05-2025 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The first incorporated town in New Mexico was formed in 1866 in a portion of Colfax County. But now, 159 years later, all that is left of the northern New Mexico town are the stories, photographs, and a few stone walls of the old Mutz Hotel.So, how did Elizabethtown, located off the now New Mexico State Road 38 between Eagle Nest and Red River, come to be and end up a ghost town? The story starts with the discovery of gold on Baldy Mountain. Your guide to
  
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• Iron Fire in Gila Wilderness now at 100% containment

  13-05-2025 19:28 via krqe.com
  
   EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Iron Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness north of Silver City, was 100 percent contained as of Monday afternoon, May 12, fire officials announced in a news release issued Tuesday morning.
  The fire started on May 4 and was caused by lightning, fire officials said.Windy conditions that first day quickly caused the fire to expand and it initially was estimated to have reached 901 acres.But after crews used GPS and walk-arounds to get a better estimate, the fire w
  
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• C4 Musicals presents Disney's Mary Poppins Jr.

  13-05-2025 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – C4 Musicals gives homeschool students an opportunity to grow in the performing arts and perform on stage. The group is getting ready for its latest production, Disney's Mary Poppins Jr.
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• New Mexico named finalist for 2025 World Travel Awards

  13-05-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico was selected as one of six finalists for "North America's Leading Regional Destination" for the 2025 World Travel Awards.“This recognition reinforces what so many travelers already know - that New Mexico offers something truly special,” New Mexico Tourism Department Acting Cabinet Secretary Lancing Adams stated in a news release. “From our rich cultural heritage and striking landscapes to our welcoming communities and unf
  
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• City of Albuquerque provides update on repairs at The Beach apartment complex

  13-05-2025 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in 23 units at an affordable housing complex owned by the City of Albuquerque have officially moved out after the city requested they do so due to safety concerns with the building.Albuquerque looks to turn city-owned vacant lots into affordable housingThe city’s Office of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH) told KRQE News 13 that some of the stairways and landings at The Beach apartment complex on Route 66 near Tingley Beach have deterio
  
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• Officer tied to DWI scandal, Trial for teen murder suspect, Windier weather, Lawmaker salaries, UNM grad Emmy nominee

  13-05-2025 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Bernalillo County DA provides update on Operation Route 66 in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque looks to turn city-owned vacant lots into affordable housingCommittee moves bill forward to regulate hemp products in AlbuquerqueJudge dismisses federal oversight of Albuquerque Police DepartmentMobile library gives free books to homeless Albuquerque Public Schools studentsLeader Of Albuquerque FBI Steps DownLA judge to decide whether the Menendez brothers should be freed
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• Iconic Disneyland ride to re-open with new additions

  13-05-2025 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Disneyland’s “It’s A Small World” ride is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday with new additions following an extended refurbishment.During the Mexico section of the dark water ride, guests will soon be able to spot Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, from Pixar’s “Coco.”Story continues below
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• Leader Of Albuquerque FBI Steps Down

  13-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The leader of the federal agency that investigated the DWI corruption scandal has left his position as Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Albuquerque. Now, former SAC Raul Bujanda sat down with KRQE's Anchor, Dean Staley, for an extended exit interview that covered crime, guns, and the state's biggest police corruption scandal.
  Bujanda discusses his time with the FBI, youth violence, and speaks candidly about teens' acce
  
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• Windier pattern with warm air & fire danger around New Mexico

  13-05-2025 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Higher morning temperatures are present with lower humidity and more-persistent west-southwesterly winds for most areas. Very few areas in the higher elevations of the far-Northern Mountains are starting off around the freezing mark, while most other areas in New Mexico are in the 50s to even the 70s, one of the warmest mornings on this day in history for some.Forecast Continues Below
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• French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault, given 18-month suspended sentence

  13-05-2025 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — French movie star Gérard Depardieu ’s fall from grace is now complete.Depardieu was found guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in which he starred in 2021 and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. He was also fined a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350), and the court requested that he be registered in the national sex offender database.Story continues below
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• Windy weather brings back a wildfire danger to parts of New Mexico Tuesday

  13-05-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Windy weather will be returning to New Mexico this week. Wind gusts up to 55 mph will bring a high fire danger and blowing dusts to parts of the state.Warmer weather moved into New Mexico to start this week with high temperatures above average for the middle of May. It's also a much drier week across New Mexico. Winds picked up in western parts of the state with gusts up over 40 mph near the Arizona state line. Winds are settling down tonight with above average low temperatures into Tuesday morn
  
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• Cinder Cone Fire 100% contained

  13-05-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Cinder Cone Fire on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District in the Zuni Mountains burned 7.2 acres. The fire started on May 11 and was reported around 9:30 a.m.Start Date / Time: 5/11/25 at 9:30 A.M.
  Cause: Unknown
  Size: 7.2 acres
  Location: Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Zuni Mountains near Quartz Hill
  Resources: Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Cibola County Emergency Services, Milan VFD, El Moro VFD
  Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): heavy timber
  
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• Former La Cueva standout Jordan Pacheco one of two named as hitting coach for Colorado Rockies

  13-05-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Isotopes hitting coach Jordan Pacheco is moving up to Major League Baseball. Pacheco was one of two named to lead the Colorado Rockies at the plate. Nic Wilson will join Pacheco as the other hitting coach for the club.
  Pacheco, a former UNM Lobos and La Cueva High School standout, made his major league debut as a player with the Rockies in 2011. He was hired as hitting coach for the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2021, helping the franchise shatter
  
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• UNM Men's golf in top 5 after first round of NCAA Tallahassee Regional

  13-05-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM men's golf is tied for fourth place after one round of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional in Tallahassee, Florida. The top five will make the NCAA Championships. The Lobos are trying to make that field for a third consecutive year.
  The Lobos, a number eight seed, are tied with Augusta at 3 under par, well behind the lead set by host Florida State. The Seminoles, the number two seed, shot a team total of 14 under par. Notre Dame is second at 7 under par.
  
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• Committee moves bill forward to regulate hemp products in Albuquerque

  13-05-2025 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is a step closer to cracking down on a legal loophole in the cannabis industry. KRQE News 13's Larry Barker first exposed the problem in Albuquerque of cannabis products being identified as hemp, allowing them to be sold anywhere, including convenience stores and gas stations.NMDOT warns about unpaid toll scamRight now, the city is considering a bill that would regulate these products. On Monday, the city's Finance and Government
  
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• New Mexico woman and son indicted on first-degree murder charges

  13-05-2025 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury indicted a New Mexico woman and her son on first-degree murder after they were accused of killing a man at his house. Late last month, a woman called police and said two people were banging on her door. The suspects were identified as 44-year-old Munah Green and her 17-year-old son Rickey Rodgers.Bernalillo County DA provides update on Operation Route 66 in AlbuquerquePolice said the woman's boyfriend, Richard Powell, confronted the two out
  
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• Mobile library gives free books to homeless Albuquerque Public Schools students

  13-05-2025 04:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A program bringing books to homeless students made a stop at Bernalillo County's family shelter. Albuquerque Public School's McKinney-Vento program, which serves homeless students and families, rolled out its mobile library Monday afternoon.Up to $7,500 in project funding available through Bernalillo County Neighborhood Grant ProgramUnlike a regular library, kids can keep the donated books, which organizers say is a big relief for families who worry abo
  
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• Albuquerque looks to turn city-owned vacant lots into affordable housing

  13-05-2025 03:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eyesore properties across the city of Albuqeurque could soon turn into new homes. It's the latest push from the city to find new uses for land it owns.Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County DA provides update on Operation Route 66 in Albuquerque

  13-05-2025 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week, the Albuquerque Police Department and New Mexico National Guard begin a partnership aimed at fighting crime on Central Avenue. That work is overlapping with a special operation that the Bernalillo County District Attorney and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office have been working on in the same area for months. Story continues below
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• New Mexico lawmakers push for legislative salaries despite years of pushback

  13-05-2025 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is the only state in the country that doesn't pay a salary to lawmakers, even though some have pushed to change that policy for years. After another failed attempt this session, some are wondering if there is any chance New Mexico's system could change? "Who we send to Santa Fe does not represent the incredible depth and diversity and insight and expertise of families across our state," said Representative Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla). 
  
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• Summer Music in Old Town 2025 schedule

  13-05-2025 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Live music is back in Old Town this summer with Summer Music. The schedule runs from May 23 through July 27 and will feature great food, unique local shops, and of course, live music on the gazebo. Music will run Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.May ScheduleFriday, May 23 – 7-9 p.m. – Severo y Grupo Fuego – Latin
  Saturday, May 24 – 7-9
  
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• New Yelp list highlights Albuquerque's 'cafe culture'

  13-05-2025 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque restaurant landscape is vast and can seem overwhelming if you're new to the area or looking for something new to try. Yelp recently compiled a list of spots in the city that highlight Albuquerque's robust "cafe culture."Blackbird Coffee HouseWith a 4.5-star rating based on 194 reviews, this Old Town staple offers an array of drinks, breakfast burritos, and quiches. Open Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday
  
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• Albuquerque police officer fired in 2016 now tied to DWI corruption scandal

  13-05-2025 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office said that, based on information from the feds, they placed former Albuquerque Police Department officer Steve Hindi on the Giglio list of officers whose credibility is compromised. He joins 13 other officers from APD, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, and New Mexico State police, whose credibility issues are tied to the long-running criminal scheme, in which officers took bribes to sabotage DWI cases. At thi
  
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• Windy weather returning to New Mexico

  13-05-2025 01:36 via krqe.com
  
  Windy weather will be returning to New Mexico this week. Wind gusts up to 55 mph will bring a high fire danger and blowing dusts to parts of the state.
  Warmer weather has moved into New Mexico to start this week with high temperatures above average for the middle of May. It's also a much drier week across New Mexico. Winds picked up today in western parts of the state with gusts up to nearly 40 mph. Winds will settle down overnight with above average low temperatures into Tuesday morning.
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• Travel advisory issued due to high winds in southern New Mexico on Tuesday

  13-05-2025 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A travel advisory has been issued for southern New Mexico on Tuesday and Wednesday as the area prepares for high winds and blowing dust. The National Weather Service says gusts could reach up to 45 to 55 mph, with sustained wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph.Story continues below
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