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• San Juan County bans fireworks at McGee Park

  21-05-2025 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – San Juan County is banning fireworks at McGee Park. Since 2016, personal fireworks have been allowed at McGee Park's north parking lot, but county officials say that's coming to an end.New Mexico sees population growth for second year in a row, census data showsLast year, more than 8,000 people came to the park to celebrate the Fourth of July, with multiple groups of people bringing alcohol and starting fights. The county said it became impossible t
  
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• Las Vegas animal shelter at 'critical capacity'

  21-05-2025 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – An emergency influx of animals has put the Las Vegas Animal Care Center at critical capacity. The city said a court ordered the shelter to take in 25 dogs from a single home, and those dogs require extensive care. That means the shelter has 90 animals in all, putting a strain on its space and resources. PNM warns metallic party balloons can cause power outagesThe shelter has now put out a call for foster and permanent homes for pets, and it will waive ado
  
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• Sulfuric acid spilled during rollover crash on NM 28 in Doña Ana County, roadway closed

  21-05-2025 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Part of a highway in Doña Ana County is closed on Wednesday as a rollover crash involving a semi-truck is cleared. Sulfuric acid, which is considered hazardous material, was spilled during the crash, according to Doña Ana County. VIDEO: Durango police release foot chase with suspect in riverThe crash happened this morning at the intersection of NM 28 and Carver Road. As a result, NM 28 is closed in both directions at mile marker 26 n
  
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• New Mexico sees population growth for second year in a row, census data shows

  21-05-2025 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, New Mexico saw its population grow, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.From July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, the state gained 9,092 people, marking the largest population gain the state has seen in the past four years. From mid-2022 to mid-2023, the state gained 7,296 people, a change from 2020 to 2022, when the state saw its population decrease by a combined total of 4,738.As for the most populous areas in t
  
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• VIDEO: Durango police release foot chase with suspect in river

  21-05-2025 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) –The Durango Police Police Department has released video of a foot chase with a suspect that turned into a water rescue. Officers say they attempted to make contact with a man who had a warrant out for domestic violence charges.
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• Your New Mexico summer camping guide 2025

  21-05-2025 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The summer camping season is right around the corner, and New Mexico has four different national forests with dozens of campsites to choose from. They range from more "primitive," remote sites, to areas with bathrooms as well as drinking water.KRQE News 13 has gathered a list of campsites through the USDA Forest Service, along with whether or not they're open as of mid-May. The status of these campsites is subject to change, so you may want to call your chosen nati
  
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