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• APD: 1 dead, 2 injured in Coors and Bluewater crash

  17-05-2025 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a fatal crash in the area of Coors and Bluewater boulevards. Police responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. APD is relaunching community safety meetings in Nob HillAPD has confirmed that one person died in the crash and two others have been transported to the hospital with injuries. News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Severe weather leaves several dead in parts of U.S.

  17-05-2025 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Storm systems sweeping across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 23 people dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and flipped over a car on an interstate.In Kentucky, some 14 people were killed by severe weather, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Local authorities in Laurel County, in the state's southeast, said nine people were killed after a tornado touched
  
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• Making money on your social media posts: How does it work?

  17-05-2025 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Social media has made it easier than ever for content creators to show off their favorite products, and some claim they’re making thousands in “passive” income doing so. It’s called “affiliate marketing,” — an arrangement that allows creators, or “affiliates,” to earn a commission for generating sales, often by convincing viewers to click the “link in the bio.”“Back in the day, TV shows could run ad
  
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• No, there's no such thing as heat lightning

  17-05-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - We've likely all heard of the term "heat lightning" on a summer evening when those strong bolts of electricity can be seen, but there's never any thunder to follow. What many don't know is that there's actually no such thing.Usually, the idea sparks from the thought that heat can trigger lightning, as it's most commonly seen in the hot summer months.A lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during a thunderstorm in New York City on June 22, 2024, as seen from Jersey City
  
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• Reality show will be 'Hunger Games' for immigration: Producer

  17-05-2025 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  A reality show producer says he’s pitched a show to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) based on immigrants competing for expedited legal status. Producer Rob Worsoff told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas that the show will be a “celebration of America in the most positive possible way.” He emphasized that it is not meant to be “'Hunger Games' for migrants.” Worsoff said contestants will already be in the immigration system but would onl
  
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• Reality show will be 'Biggest Loser' for immigration: Producer

  17-05-2025 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  A reality show producer says he’s pitched a show to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) based on immigrants competing for expedited legal status. Producer Rob Worsoff told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas that the show will be a “celebration of America in the most positive possible way.” He emphasized that it is not meant to be “'Hunger Games' for migrants.” Worsoff said contestants will already be in the immigration system but would onl
  
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• Photos: What visiting the national parks used to look like

  17-05-2025 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — There are currently more than 400 National Park sites throughout the country, with at least one in every state, meaning there's a good chance you've been to at least one.Even if you haven't visited some of the larger parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, you're probably familiar with some of their more iconic features — El Capitan, Old Faithful, and the literal, expansive canyon, to name a few.While these have been in the parks since before they were par
  
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• Donations pour in to Tennessee food pantry after TikTok star's call to action

  17-05-2025 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Local Knoxville, Tennessee, nonprofit Knox Pride posted on social media Wednesday that their Community and Resource Center's food pantry was practically empty. With no access to funding and funding being cut, the organization was at a loss for what to do."We have always been very transparent here with the community and we were out of just about everything. We needed help real bad," said James Owens, a manager of Knox Pride’s Community Closet. City of Albuque
  
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• Trump’s firing of FEMA director unsettles GOP senators

  17-05-2025 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Senate Republicans are unsettled by the Trump administration’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for speaking out against Trump’s plan to shutter the agency.Hamilton testified to lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee earlier this month that closing FEMA would not be in the best interest of the American people. The next day, he was escorted out of FEMA’s headquarters after losing his
  
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• This 'highly toxic' plant is spreading around US: Here's how to get rid of it

  17-05-2025 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A highly toxic plant, that can be deadly if ingested, is spreading fast around the U.S.
  Poison hemlock (or Conium maculatum) is about to flower in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and can already be seen spreading along roadsides, fields and fence lines. Poison hemlock grows nationwide and can be spotted throughout the seasons, but its most rapid growth typically occurs between March and May.While it was "relatively rare" 30 years a
  
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• Looking for a home under $300K? Try these 10 major US metros

  17-05-2025 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Despite home prices continuing to outpace the budgets of many Americans, there are still major U.S. cities where the average price is under $300,000, according to a Redfin analysis.With mortgage rates persistently flirting with 7%, the dream of homeownership has slipped further away from potential buyers who have watched prices rocket higher over the past decade.A homebuyer now needs to earn at least $114,000 a year to afford a $431,250 home – the national median listing
  
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• 'I'm just waiting': Texas immigrant among millions in years-long legal, administrative backlog

  17-05-2025 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are a few, small touches of Venezuela around Diego’s family’s house in the Houston suburbs. Family photographs capture memories from weddings and events in their home country. A mounted key ring near the door spells out the country’s name and is painted yellow, blue, and red – the colors of the flag.However, when Diego thinks of Venezuela, he said he thinks of two different places. First, he thinks of the country where he was born, raised, attended
  
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• How South Texas border communities have changed after Trump immigration policies enacted

  17-05-2025 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN, Texas (KXAN) -- The sweeping immigration changes President Donald Trump has made early in his second term are causing uncertainty for many residents on the South Texas border.A majority of voters in the four counties of the Rio Grande Valley voted for Trump. Now, many who live there said they worry about mixed-status and undocumented families who could be deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stepped up efforts. 
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• APD investigating fatal northwest apartment stabbing

  17-05-2025 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) says they're investigating a fatal stabbing that happened late Friday night. Police say they responded to the stabbing just after 11:00 p.m. at Sandia Village Apartments in northwest Albuquerque, off Prospector Way near McMahon Blvd. Albuquerque police relaunching community safety meetings in Nob HillOne woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died. APD says they're investigating this as a homicide.
  
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• APD charge woman in Friday night stabbing

  17-05-2025 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) says they're investigating a fatal stabbing that happened late Friday night. Police say they responded to the stabbing around 11:15 p.m. at Sandia Village Apartments in northwest Albuquerque, off Prospector Way near McMahon Blvd. Albuquerque police relaunching community safety meetings in Nob HillWhen police arrived, they learned the victim, 18-year-old Reina Aragon, had been taken to a nearby hospital. Aragon died fro
  
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• Strong winds return through the weekend

  17-05-2025 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds pick up once again across the state this afternoon with gusts as high as 45 mph. These winds, warmer temperatures, and dry conditions will bring a high fire danger across the state again this afternoon. Evaporating rain showers will be possible in parts of the state this afternoon as well, which could produce locally windy conditions.Forecast Continues Below
  Food: Albuquerque shop makes ‘Top 50 Donuts’ list on YelpTrending: New Mexico’s larg
  
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• What cockroaches do we have in Albuquerque?

  17-05-2025 14:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the warming temperatures, the people of Albuquerque will be seeing a lot more critters in and around their homes. They're far from the cutest and cuddliest visitors we get, but cockroaches hold an important place in the ecosystem.In Albuquerque, we tend to see mostly German and American cockroaches, says Curator of Entomology at the ABQ BioPark, Alex Miller. "[German cockroaches] are just like these brown; they can be like an inch or so large for a
  
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• Real spirits or run-down buildings? The history behind Old Town's ghost stories; New Mexico Strange

  17-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From witchcraft to chupacabras, aliens, and ghosts, New Mexico has a rich history of unique tales. On the inaugural episode of KRQE's "New Mexico Strange" digital show, KRQE News 13 Host and Anchor Chad Brummett sat down with the authors Ben Radford and Cody Polston to discuss some of the Land of Enchantment's most interesting haunted hotels.Polston detailed how his interest in all things paranormal sparked during childhood. While on a trip to day camp, Polston and
  
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• Winds pick up through the weekend

  17-05-2025 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will pick up through the weekend across New Mexico. The strongest winds will be Sunday and Monday when areas of blowing dust and a high fire danger will develop.It was a calmer day across New Mexico Friday afternoon, but winds were still gusting over 30 mph in a few parts of the state. Temperatures were warmer across the entire state as well today with highs back up to around average again for the middle of May. Breezier winds will return to the state again Saturday afternoon with gusts as
  
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• City of Albuquerque purchases old Unser family home, seeks input on what to do with it

  17-05-2025 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a piece of history along Route 66 that the city just couldn't pass up. The property on Central Ave. and Unser Blvd. might not look like much at first, but it houses Albuquerque's history. "The Central and Unser property is, was the former home of Bobby Unser, who was, you know, part of the Unser racing family, legends of Albuquerque," said Shelle Sanchez, Director of the City of Albuquerque's Arts and Culture Department.Story continues below
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• Road to Navajo Lake reopens

  17-05-2025 04:09 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Just in time for recreation season, New Mexico Highway 539 over Navajo Dam has officially reopened. The road, located about 45 miles east of Farmington, had been closed for the last eight months for exploratory drilling.Docks rebuilt and upgraded at Navajo Lake Marina after storm damageOfficials said road closures are expected to resume later this year after peak season at the lake ends.
  
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• High school baseball, softball - Friday scores, highlights

  17-05-2025 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High school baseball and softball teams looked to punch their ticket to the state championship game on Friday. Some champions were also decided in smaller classifications. Here is a look at scores and highlights. Scores will be updated as games finish. 2025 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets5ABaseball
  #2 Rio Rancho - 5#6 Sandia - 9#5 Eldorado -
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  #1 Centennial - 4#2 La Cueva - 0
  -Consolation bracket
  #2 La Cueva - 18#10 Las
  
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• Gallup-McKinley school board ends contract with virtual classroom company

  17-05-2025 03:42 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a tense board meeting in Gallup Friday afternoon with parents sharing frustration over the cancellation of a virtual classroom program. Friday, the Gallup-McKinley Schools Board of Education voted to end their contract with the company Stride Inc. Stride Inc. provides online schooling for 4,000 kids around the state. New Albuquerque Public Schools program lets freshman choose career pathThe district said that the company is failing to meet requirements out
  
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• Investigation continues into man accused of arson at Tesla showroom and RPNM HQ

  17-05-2025 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators want to look at cell phone data they believe will link a man to a pair of arsons at a metro area Tesla dealership and the state's Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters. Jamison Wagner is charged with setting fires at the Tesla showroom on February 9 and at the GOP office on March 30. Albuquerque man charged federally for arson attacks at Tesla, Republican Party of New Mexico headquartersFederal investigators used surveillance video, socia
  
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• Boots in the Park officials speak on safety measures for this weekend's event

  17-05-2025 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –After winds toppled concert equipment at an Albuquerque park last year, one of New Mexico's biggest concert series is back and even bigger during what's expected to be another windy weekend.  Boots in The Park returns with headliners Cody Johnson and Luke CombsA 50-mile-per-hour microburst blew over a speaker tower last year, but this time, organizers said they're taking extra precautions to keep problems from popping up. "Even if you came last year, it'
  
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• City of Albuquerque event celebrates National Water Safety Day

  17-05-2025 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is hosting an event in celebration of National Water Safety Day. On Sunday, May 18, at Eisenhower Pool, the event will promote water safety awareness from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Albuquerque police relaunching community safety meetings in Nob HillThere will be free swimming, interactive safety presentations, and kids' activities. Families can also pick up Ditch the Ditches swim passes. There will be a special parent-tot group swim les
  
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• Albuquerque police relaunching community safety meetings in Nob Hill

  17-05-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is relaunching a safety program in Nob Hill. The department said it has seen success with the Downtown Public Safety ECHO and is expanding the program to Nob Hill. The Nob Hill Public Safety ECHO will see APD meet with community members in the coming months.The meeting schedule is as follows:
  May 21: De-escalation TrainingJune 18: Juvenile ViolenceJuly 23: Burglary and Home Invasion PreventionAugust 6: School Safety
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• Windy weather returns this weekend across New Mexico

  17-05-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will pick up through the weekend across New Mexico. The strongest winds will be Sunday and Monday when areas of blowing dust and a high fire danger will develop.
  It's a calmer day across New Mexico Friday afternoon, but winds are still gusting over 30 mph in a few parts of the state. Temperatures are warmer across the entire state as well today with highs back up to around average again for the middle of May. Breezier winds will return to the state again Saturday afternoon with gusts as hi
  
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• Remains of New Mexico soldier held captive, killed in World War II identified

  17-05-2025 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico native who was held as a prisoner of war and killed during World War II was accounted for in February, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Friday.U.S. Army Pvt. Ben F. Leslie, 31, of Capitan, New Mexico, was assigned to Battery H, 200th Coast Artillery Regiment in April 1942. The Empire of Japan in the Philippines held him captive from 1942 to 1944 when the Japanese military moved POWs to Manila for transport to Japan aboard the transpor
  
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