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• New Mexico health officials give update on measles outbreak

  22-05-2025 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health will provide an update on the measles outbreak Thursday afternoon.NMDOH Secretary Gina DeBlassie and NMDOH Chief Medical Officer Miranda Durham will discuss the measles outbreak in the state and what the department is doing in response. Possible measles exposure reported at Shakira concert in New JerseyThe press conference will be held at the NMDOH Homestead facility in Albuquerque and is set to begin at 1:30 p.m.A to
  
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• Gilman Tunnels in Santa Fe National Forest re-open to the public

  22-05-2025 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Gilman Tunnels in Santa Fe National Forest have re-opened after closing late last year. The tunnels underwent a rock stabilization project following a storm in 2022 that caused a rock fall. Your New Mexico summer camping guide 2025The project involved removing loose and unstable rocks, injecting a substance into the rock face, and installing bolts for increased stability. In 2017, a similar project took place. “The Jemez Ranger District experienced a
  
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• Triple digit heat to end the week

  22-05-2025 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are rising across New Mexico this afternoon. However, Memorial Day is bringing a chance for cooler temperatures and thunderstorms.
  A high pressure system is making its way from the Baja Peninsula to Mexico. By Friday afternoon this high pressure will be centered over northern central Mexico. Placing New Mexico directly under its associated ridging. The result is hot temperatures and increasing winds.
  By Friday surface winds will shift towards the southwest and accelerate over New Me
  
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• New Mexico's green chile sundae lands on 'Most Unique Local Dishes' list by Yelp

  22-05-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It's no secret that New Mexico is known for its green chile, but have you ever had them in a sundae? Down south, there's a chain of custard shops offering quite the novel treat. So much so, it's made its way to Yelp's "Most Unique Local Dishes" list for 2025.Story continues below
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• Man who appeared on Top 10 Burglary Offender List is sentenced for crimes

  22-05-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was once included in the Albuquerque Police Department’s “Top 10 Burglary Offender List” was sentenced to 18 years behind bars by Judge Jennifer Wernersbach Thursday.1,800 counterfeit goods, including car parts and card games, seized at New Mexico portDavid Johnson, 57, previously pleaded guilty to fraud, forgery and four counts of larceny after breaking into multiple businesses from October 2023 to June 2024. Court records say he
  
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• Man who failed to register as sex offender is wanted by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

  22-05-2025 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating 44-year-old Robert Fowler. BCSO says Fowler failed to register as a sex offender.APD arrests 2 men accused of trading guns and drugs for bait carFowler was convicted of indecency with a child and is not complying with New Mexico's sex offender registration laws. Fowler now has a warrant out for his arrest. His last known address 604 Chama St. SE, according to BCSO. Anyone with informatio
  
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• Subscriptions available for the 2025 - 2026 season at Popejoy

  22-05-2025 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Popejoy Hall's 2025 - 2026 season offers a selection of theatrical, musical and dance performances for audiences. Subscriptions for the 2025 - 2026 season are available now.Popejoy Hall partners to give Veterans the experience of live theaterGuests have the option of two subscription series: Broadway in New Mexico series and the Ovation series. The 2025 - 2026 season features some of Broadway's Tony Award-winning hits. This includes MJ The Musical and Moulin
  
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• Free health event for Albuquerque's older adults

  22-05-2025 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs is holding a free fitness event at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. The free event will take place on May 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Story continues below
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• New Hampshire bakery wins free speech case over a painting of doughnuts, pastries

  22-05-2025 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire town’s attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range of doughnuts, a muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries is unconstitutional, a judge ruled in a First Amendment dispute.The town of Conway infringed on the free speech rights of bakery owner Sean Young, U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled Monday, following a one-day trial in February.He ordered the town to stop a
  
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• NOAA predicts above average 2025 hurricane season: How many storms US could see

  22-05-2025 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – NOAA is predicting another very active hurricane season.“Everything’s in place for an above-average season,” Ken Graham, director of the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), told reporters in Louisiana.This season has a 60% chance of being above average, according to NOAA's 2025 forecast.Hurricane season is just days away. Are you prepared?In an average season, there are 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major storms (Category 3 and higher)
  
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• Texas woman who won $83.5 million jackpot still not paid 3 months later, sues Texas Lottery Commission

  22-05-2025 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As state lawmakers decide the future of the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), a Texas woman who won an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot is asking a judge to order the acting executive director of the commission to pay out the winnings.The woman, known as "Jane Doe" in the lawsuit, purchased the winning ticket through a lottery courier service known as Jackpocket. A courier service allows players to purchase a ticket over the phone via an app without having to go into a physica
  
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• US is ending penny production: How will you be impacted?

  22-05-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Grab your coin purse: The U.S. may be on the verge of ditching its penny. The U.S. Treasury is reportedly gearing up to stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation by early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, which could change the way you pay.The Treasury made its final order of penny blanks this month, the WSJ reported, citing a spokesperson, meaning the Mint will only produce pennies until it runs out of blanks. The end of the penny will mean busine
  
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• Florida Democrat: FEMA 'is going to fail this summer'

  22-05-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) warned on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is ill prepared for hurricane season and “is going to fail this summer.”In remarks at a House Rules Committee hearing Wednesday, Moskowitz said the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) steep budget cuts and grant pauses have made FEMA inefficient and risk sending hurricane-prone states into bankruptcy if they don’t get approval for federal aid when th
  
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• Person shot during 'security incident' outside CIA headquarters, officials say

  22-05-2025 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (WDCW/NEXSTAR) – One person has been injured in a shooting on CIA property near the agency’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia, on Thursday morning.Details remain limited; however, Fairfax County police said the shooting took place around 4 a.m. in the 900 block of Dolley Madison Boulevard.Two Israeli embassy staff members shot, killed outside DC Jewish museum
  A spokesperson for the CIA provided a statement confirming a “security incident” to Nexstar, but did not disclose
  
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• California police officer was partying at festival, going skiing while on disability for head injury, DA's office says

  22-05-2025 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – A former Southern California police officer who was receiving disability payments for a head injury is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say she had been going to concerts and amusement parks, playing golf and even running in races.The former Westminster Police Department officer, identified as 39-year-old Nicole Brown of Riverside, suffered a "minor abrasion to her forehead while attempting to arrest and handcuff an uncooperative suspect," on March 30, 2022, the Orange Co
  
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• Trump considering 'bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public'

  22-05-2025 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was considering making two giant government-sponsored home lenders public.“I am giving very serious consideration to bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public,” Trump wrote in a Wednesday post on Truth Social, adding that he would make a decision in the “near future.”The president unsuccessfully attempted to release the two entities from government control during his first term in 2019. Fannie Mae and Freddie Ma
  
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• Walmart planning to cut nearly 1,500 jobs to simplify operations, report says

  22-05-2025 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) — Walmart is planning to eliminate nearly 1,500 jobs in a restructuring effort designed to cut expenses and to speed decision-making, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.A notice sent to Walmart's U.S. employees and obtained by Nexstar's KNWA said the company plans to reshape its global technology operations, the e-commerce fulfillment managers that support U.S. stores, and Walmart Connect, its advertising business. Walmart responds to Trump com
  
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• Melania Trump releases audiobook of her memoir with her voice 'created entirely' with AI

  22-05-2025 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - First Lady Melania Trump is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for the release of the audiobook version of her memoir with a "replica" of her voice narrating her story.“I am proud to be at the forefront of publishing’s new frontier - the intersection of artificial intelligence technology and audio," the first lady said in a Thursday statement announcing the launch of "Melania: The Audiobook."The project based on her 2024 memoir was "created entirely with a
  
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• New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Balloon Fiesta Park

  22-05-2025 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 37th Annual New Mexico Wine Festival is returning to Balloon Fiesta Park over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend. A number of wineries around the state will be on hand and sampling their wines with guests in attendance.Poll: Where is the best place to go fishing in New Mexico?All wines are crafted with New Mexico grapes and a variety of wines including sweet whites, robust reds and many more will be available. In addition to the wine, guests can enj
  
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• 'Matter of time before crash between planes,' Air traffic controller warns

  22-05-2025 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - An air traffic controller on duty during a 90-second communications blackout at Newark International Airport earlier this month says that if immediate changes aren’t made in one of the busiest airports in the country, “people will pay with their lives.”  The 39-year-old New York native, a 16-year veteran controller in one of the most chaotic airspaces in the world, made the statements this week in an anonymously written article published in the British news outlet
  
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• 1,800 counterfeit goods, including car parts and card games, seized at New Mexico port

  22-05-2025 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Columbus port of entry in southern New Mexico seized more than 1,800 counterfeit goods with a suggested retail price of $168,037.Story continues below
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  The shipment contained 1,816 items, including
  
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• Abraham Lincoln artifacts — including blood-stained gloves — raise nearly $8 million for foundation

  22-05-2025 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) – A trove of historic artifacts and memorabilia associated with President Abraham Lincoln were auctioned off for nearly $8 million on Wednesday.The items, which were intended to be part of a permanent collection at the Lincoln Presidential Foundation in Illinois, were sold to help reduce the foundation's debt. The lot accounted for about 10% of the foundation's 1,540 items."It’s one of the most important presidential sales in the history of live auctions," said Christop
  
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• Nike to raise prices over Trump tariffs

  22-05-2025 16:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Nike will join the chorus of companies slated to raise prices due to the onset of President Trump’s tariffs.Company executives are planning to increase costs for apparel and equipment sourced from overseas. Price bumps will vary on different items, with markups ranging from $2 to $10. Footwear priced between $100 and $150 will increase by $5. Shoes priced at more than $150 could face a $10 upcharge, a person familiar with the matter told The Hill.Increases are set to
  
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• GOP bill raises fears of major reduction in home care for seniors, disabled

  22-05-2025 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Rep. Judy Chu (D-Ca.) said she worries over the future of at-home care for seniors if President Donald Trump’s federal funding package passes in the House.Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” proposes cutting billions from social benefit programs, including $800 billion from Medicaid and $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Chu called the proposed reduction in Medicaid funding the most “devastating cut to services for s
  
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• Poll: Where is the best place to go fishing in New Mexico?

  22-05-2025 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cast out those lines and reel in fishing season. From fly fishing to angling, the best time to fish in New Mexico can vary, but the summer months are generally a good bet for any level of experience. With a number of natural water sources spread out across the state, there are plenty of spots to choose from. As one KRQE viewer says, "All of the areas have unique qualities. Timing is the most important part of fishing around here. [You] need to be flexible and
  
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• Juvenile reform, Mora County audit, Widespread heat, Albuquerque church fire, Cibola Forest territorial birds

  22-05-2025 14:15 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  NM Environment Department proposes rule aimed at preventing heat illness for workersState leaders hold news conference to address juvenile crime in New MexicoOfficials look to stop spread of screwworm flyAPD arrests 2 men accused of trading guns and drugs for bait carBeaver spotted on wildlife camera in the BosqueNew Mexico United to host FC Juarez international friendlyHouse passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in marathon overnight session
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• New Mexico United to host FC Juarez international friendly

  22-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this week’s Black and Yellow Report, KRQE Sports Director Van Tate, KRQE Sports Reporter Jared Chester, and Digital Sports Reporter Bradley Benson talk United’s win against Orange County, preview the club’s next match, and more.With the win, United is now back in first place in the Western Conference. The club's record currently sits at 6-3-0.New Mexico has also announced that it will host the fourth international friendly in club histor
  
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• 90-degree temperatures and mostly dry weather around New Mexico

  22-05-2025 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Not-as-cold morning temperatures are present with still mostly low humidity with light winds for most, except for northeasterly winds bringing in more-humid air in the Northeast Highlands. Many communities in the Northern Mountains are starting off around the freezing mark with fewer areas below freezing in the Gila National Forest, while most other areas in New Mexico are in the 40s to the low 60s.Forecast Continues Below
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• House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in marathon overnight session

  22-05-2025 12:58 via krqe.com
  
  House Republicans on Thursday morning passed a sweeping bill full of President Trump’s legislative priorities, marking a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) but kicking off what's expected to be a bitter battle with the Senate over achieving key parts of the White House’s policy agenda.The chamber cleared the sprawling package in a 215-214 early-morning vote after days of marathon meetings, intense negotiations that spanned both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, and a series o
  
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• Even hotter weather moves in Thursday

  22-05-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Hotter temperatures continue to move into New Mexico. Albuquerque will likely hit 90° for the first time this year on Thursday, with triple-digit heat in southeast New Mexico by Friday.It was a much warmer afternoon Wednesday across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing around 10° higher than Tuesday. Most of the state climbed into the 80s and 90s today. Winds were light today too with sunny skies across the whole state. Even hotter weather is on the way Thursday afternoon. Albuquer
  
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• NM Environment Department proposes rule aimed at preventing heat illness for workers

  22-05-2025 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With triple-digit heat coming to New Mexico soon, a proposed rule from the state's Environmental Department would require employers to establish a heat risk and illness plan for workers, and it's drawing mixed reactions. Officials look to stop spread of screwworm flyEmployers would be required to conduct a heat exposure assessment and implement control measures like access to water, paid rest breaks, cooling areas, and personnel monitoring. At Wednesday night'
  
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• APD arrests 2 men accused of trading guns and drugs for bait car

  22-05-2025 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two people following a successful undercover operation that took a surprising twist. Police said the suspects traded guns and drugs for an APD bait car, only to get arrested minutes later when officers disabled the car's engine.Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers’ homes sentenced to 15 years in prisonAccording to police, 30-year-old Johnathan Hedgecock and 25-year-old Dominic Garcia thought they were tradi
  
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• A new path forward: One man's journey out of the juvenile justice system to mentorship

  22-05-2025 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Juvenile crime continues to dominate headlines, with many young offenders caught in a cycle of arrests, court appearances, and incarceration. But for 21-year-old Christopher Herrera, that cycle is finally breaking.Story continues below
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• State leaders hold news conference to address juvenile crime in New Mexico

  22-05-2025 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday night, there was a call for a change in the way that youth crime is addressed in the state. The event, held by Justice 4 Youth, is a collaborative that helps kids in the justice system or who are at risk.Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers' homes sentenced to 15 years in prisonAfter the recent shocking video from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, showing two young kids handling a loaded gun, local leaders, including Bernalillo County Comm
  
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• Officials look to stop spread of screwworm fly

  22-05-2025 04:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A growing threat is moving closer to New Mexico ranches, and it could impact dinner tables and jobs across the state. The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau said the New World Screwworm fly is a parasitic fly that is rapidly spreading north from Mexico into New Mexico. When the pest reaches the state, it could devastate more than 1 million cattle and threaten more than 10,000 ranching families.Lea County Correctional Facility will close at end of JuneThe USD
  
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• Albuquerque Academy honors 11 student athletes with signing day

  22-05-2025 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the school year comes to a close, Albuquerque Academy honored its student athletes who will continue their careers at the next level. In total, 11 Chargers are committed to play in college.Emanee Cerda - Flag Football, Mars Hill UniversityMatthew Delaney - Baseball, Pima Community CollegeMichelle Deng - Tennis, Whitman CollegeCindy Fan - Swimming, Harvey Mudd CollegePierce McShane - Swimming, Claremont McKenna CollegeMelissa Purcella - Softball, Rider Uni
  
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• Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers' homes sentenced to 15 years in prison

  22-05-2025 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the men who shot up Democratic leaders' homes more than two years ago, stood in court Wednesday and apologized before a judge sentenced him to fifteen years in prison. Story continues below
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• Beaver spotted on wildlife camera in the Bosque

  22-05-2025 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A wildlife camera captured a rare sight in the Bosque in Albuquerque earlier this month. Video from May 14 showed a beaver making a quick appearance before walking off. The City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department believes the beaver dammed up the wildlife pond southwest of Tingley Beach, and he may be responsible for building four dams a night, all on his own. "It's nice to know how many we are dealing with, so we know how often we have to come
  
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• State auditor and Attorney General investigate missing money in Mora County

  22-05-2025 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly three million dollars in public funds have gone missing, and now two of the state's top investigators are bearing down on Mora County, which was charged with overseeing that cash. "We've been receiving complaints from a county official about potential financial malfeasance, conflicts of interest, potential procurement violations," said Joseph Maestas, New Mexico State Auditor.Story continues below
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• Lea County Correctional Facility will close at end of June

  22-05-2025 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The prison in Hobbs will be shutting down next month, leaving more than 200 employees out of a job.The New Mexico Corrections Department says it will stop using the Lea County Correctional Facility by June 30 after its private owner, The GEO Group, decided to not renew its contract with the county.
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• From poison ivy to poison hemlock. Here's what to know on toxic plants in New Mexico

  22-05-2025 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — From the deserts to the mountains, the Land of Enchantment has a lot of nature - much of it beautiful, and some of it warranting caution. That includes toxic, or poisonous plants ranging from fairly innocuous, to potentially fatal.Story continues below
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