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• Comfort Dental provides free care for annual 'Care Day' in New Mexico

  23-12-2025 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The high cost of dental care can cause frustration and anxiety, but on Tuesday, Comfort Dental gave people a reason to smile during the the 40th year of "Care Day." "We get to have people come in and we get to just love on them and give them all the attention they [...]
  
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• Where is Santa? How to follow his Christmas 2025 mission

  23-12-2025 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  Want to know exactly when Santa will arrive?
  
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• Albuquerque Sunport adds three new shops highlighting New Mexico culture

  23-12-2025 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Travelers flying into the Sunport will now be able to experience the diverse culture of New Mexico without even leaving the terminal. Three new shops are being added, with the goal of making Albuquerque more than just a transportation hub, and more like the front door into New Mexico. The locally-rooted shops [...]
  
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• Trooper, suspect killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV

  23-12-2025 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  The shooting happened in New Castle, just outside Wilmington.
  
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• Gas explosion traps people inside Pennsylvania nursing home, authorities say

  23-12-2025 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  The gas explosion happened at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
  
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• FBI says Epstein letter to Larry Nassar was a fake

  23-12-2025 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  The Justice Department on Tuesday said a postcard depicting Jeffrey Epstein indicating President Trump loved “young” girls was a “fake,” explaining the document had previously been flagged for the FBI.
  
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• Democrats ask DHS to scrap proposal they say harms immigrants, American children, public health

  23-12-2025 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  Under this stature, an immigration officer determines whether an immigrant is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for future assistance and thus deny entry or resident status in the U.S.
  
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• States hold billions in unclaimed funds: Are you owed any?

  23-12-2025 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  Could you use some extra funds to offset all your holiday spending? Your state may have some money you're owed, just waiting to be claimed.
  
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• James Cameron disputes Matt Damon's 'Avatar' story

  23-12-2025 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  James Cameron said he did speak to Damon, but never offered him a role.
  
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• Warrant issued for New Mexico woman who skipped jail after sentencing on 7th DWI

  23-12-2025 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are on the lookout for a woman with a long history of DWIs after she failed to report to jail to serve her sentence. Body cam footage showed 61-year-old Bernice Lewis in her latest run-in with the law. New Mexico State Police pulled her over in McKinley County for a [...]
  
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• Farmington man accused of DWI, hitting cars avoids jail time

  23-12-2025 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Farmington man will not serve any jail time for a DWI after footage showed him hitting multiple vehicles and fleeing from police in July. Police received a call from a woman who was following a truck, which she claimed was struggling to stay in its lane. Before she could get away, [...]
  
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• TSA predicts potentially record-breaking holiday travel season

  23-12-2025 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a record-breaking holiday travel season, the agency noted Monday.
  
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• Adults are increasingly pessimistic about economy: Survey

  23-12-2025 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  The latest results mark the economy's worst showing since July 2024.
  
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• Russell Brand facing new charges of rape and sexual assault in UK

  23-12-2025 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  The alleged offenses took place in 2009, authorities said.
  
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• New Mexico court officials warn public of arrest warrant scam

  23-12-2025 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is warning the public of a court-related scam, where targets are being falsely told they have an arrest warrant that can be resolved through immediate payment. According to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, scammers are [...]
  
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• Discounted Uber rides available to Albuquerque residents during the holidays

  23-12-2025 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is partnering to help community members get home safe during the holidays. The “Take a Ride on Us” program is offering discounted Uber rides to residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. From now through midnight on December 26, riders can enter the code MERRY25 under the “Vouchers” section in the [...]
  
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• Where does Trump's $2,000 tariff rebate promise stand heading into 2026

  23-12-2025 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  Holding out for a $2,000 check?
  
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• 'A Senior I Know' essay contest is now open to Albuquerque students

  23-12-2025 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking to bridge the gap between generations in a creative way. The Department of Senior Affairs is holding the annual "A Senior I Know" essay contest. This contest gives the younger generation an opportunity to highlight a positive relationship they have with a senior in their life/community [...]
  
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• Former classmate of Brown shooting suspect remembers him as 'very bitter'

  23-12-2025 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  "He thought he knew more than everybody else," a former classmate of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente said.
  
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• Billy Porter is still recovering after 'challenging' 4-month sepsis battle

  23-12-2025 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  Billy Porter said he isn’t feeling 100% but is on the “road to recovery.”
  
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• 'Nonhuman' meat discovered in U.S.-bound traveler's luggage 

  23-12-2025 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  Workers at one of America’s busiest airports intercepted the cargo from a passenger coming from Africa. 
  
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• Industry reacts after 'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella's sudden death: 'A titan'

  23-12-2025 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  “A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world," Electronic Arts said of Zampella.
  
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• Edgewood Police use PIT maneuver on I-40 to stop alleged drunk driver in stolen vehicle

  23-12-2025 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Edgewood Police Department officers used a PIT maneuver to stop an alleged drunk driver who almost collided with other drivers on Interstate 40 Sunday afternoon. Officers arrested 48-year-old Anthony Perea of Rio Rancho and charged him with aggravated DWI, open container, unlawful taking of a vehicle, reckless driving, aggravated fleeing a law enforcement [...]
  
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• Frozen shrimp recalled in 17 states over potential radioactive contamination

  23-12-2025 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  The recall marks the latest affecting frozen seafood products that may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a man-made radioisotope.
  
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• StubHub apologizes for mix-up involving heavy metal band Lamb of God, Christian concert

  23-12-2025 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  StubHub's website apparently confused a Christian concert called "Andrew Peterson's Behold the Lamb of God" with the heavy metal band Lamb of God.
  
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• 'Rare visitor': Tropical bird found in Massachusetts woman's yard

  23-12-2025 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  More than 300 bird species call Massachusetts home, but the purple gallinule isn't one of them.
  
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• Plane successfully 'Autolands' at CO airport in 1st-ever use of autonomous emergency system, company says

  23-12-2025 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  But the plane's use of the autonomous feature — which is designed to be activated in emergency situations, like when a pilot is incapacitated — is leading to confusion among responders.
  
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• Florida father's car towed with daughter still inside

  23-12-2025 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  A bystander captured most of the incident on film, showing the desperate father sprinting after the truck while yelling.
  
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• AFR responds to fire at abandoned building for second time in 30 days

  23-12-2025 15:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at an abandoned commercial building Monday night for the second time within 30 days. Firefighters were dispatched to 108 Vassar Dr. SE at 11:46 p.m. and found a working fire. AFR said the building, located off Central Avenue near Girard, had significant fire damage. Firefighters [...]
  
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• Two hospitalized after fire burns home in northwest Albuquerque

  23-12-2025 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded a home in northwest Albuquerque early Tuesday morning to reports of a structure fire. Around 2:51 a.m. fire crews were sent to the scene and reported a fire coming from the home. AFR says the fire was brought under control within 15 minutes. Damage from the fire was [...]
  
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• New Mexico budget proposal, Governor criticizes Albuquerque mayor, Warm weather, Hunting concerns, New civic plaza additions

  23-12-2025 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories Tuesday's Five Facts [1] New Mexico’s governor unveils $11.3 billion budget proposal - The governor unveiled her $11.3 billion proposed budget for FY27. It’s a 4.6% increase, which shakes out to about $503 million increase in spending for the 2026 operating budget. The budget recommends a total of $606.4 million to pay [...]
  
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• Unwrapping Some Good News In 2025

  23-12-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As 2025 comes to a close, we're unwrapping the stories that brought joy to New Mexico and the reporters who helped tell them. KRQE anchor-reporters Annalisa Pardo and Madison Conner take us behind the scenes of their favorite 'good news' stories of the year, the people who inspired them, and why these feel-good [...]
  
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• Larry Barker's best investigations of 2025

  23-12-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  1. Marijuana Masquerade: Disguised cannabis illegally peddled at New Mexico convenience stores From the day recreational marijuana was legalized, someone was out there trying to cheat the system. That’s why lawmakers imposed stringent safeguards to regulate all aspects of the new industry including licensing, lab testing, labeling requirements, and a ban on sales to children. [...]
  
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• Very mild & dry through Christmas before changes

  23-12-2025 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Mild morning temperatures are in place despite a slight cooldown with calmer winds for most. Areas to the north are starting off mostly near the mid-to-upper teens to the low 40s, while slightly above-freezing temperatures in the upper 30s to the 40s are mostly present in central to southern through eastern areas. [...]
  
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• Record warm weather continues into Christmas

  23-12-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  The stretch of record warm and dry weather continues early this week. Rain and very high elevation snow returns in time for Christmas but record warm weather sticks around through Friday.Numerous record high temperatures have been broken Monday across New Mexico, as some places in the state are seeing some of the warmest weather [...]
  
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• Debate continues over legal hunting areas near neighborhoods in the Albuquerque Foothills

  23-12-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a problem pitting a neighborhood against bow hunting in the Albuquerque Foothills as people who live nearby say it's dangerous. For 15 years now, Fatemeh Namdar has called the Glenwood Hills neighborhood near Montgomery and Tramway in the Sandia Foothills home, where deer have become a common sight. "Just as close [...]
  
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• Governor criticizes Albuquerque's mayor over usage of New Mexico National Guard

  23-12-2025 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is criticizing Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller after the New Mexico National Guard ended its deployment. Six months ago, the state dispatched dozens of National Guard members to assist Albuquerque police in support roles, like securing crime scenes and working in the Real Time Crime Center. The mission was [...]
  
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• Las Cruces shooting: Victim's brother waited decade to start getting answers

  23-12-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  The case has remained unsolved, frustrating Anthony Teran, who lost loved ones in the shooting.
  
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• Holly Holm looks to add another boxing title to her resume

  23-12-2025 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – She walked away from boxing for a dozen years before returning. Former world champion and Hall of Fame boxer Holly Holm wants to start 2026 with a new world title in a fourth division. She wants the WBA lightweight title currently held by champion Stephanie Han. The two are set to meet Jan. [...]
  
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• UNM football seniors set sights on finishing historic season with a win

  23-12-2025 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The goal is to earn only its fifth bowl victory for the University of New Mexico football program when they take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona Friday. It will be the first meeting between the two teams. Jason Eck's history-making UNM Lobos also hope to send [...]
  
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• Developer looks to build affordable housing on prime piece of real estate in Albuquerque

  23-12-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A prime piece of real estate between 1st and 2nd Street along Silver Ave. has sat empty for years. Recently, it became a temporary dog park after the city received complaints about trash and loitering. But the city and developers have bigger plans for the lot, hoping to create "Sendero Albuquerque", an [...]
  
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• New Mexico's governor unveils $11.3 billion budget proposal

  23-12-2025 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Monday, the governor unveiled her $11.3 billion proposed budget for FY27. It's a 4.6% increase, which shakes out to about $503 million increase in spending for the 2026 operating budget. “This budget reflects seven years of disciplined investment that has transformed New Mexico,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in a news release. [...]
  
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• Racing commission cancels meeting on potential New Mexico racino move

  23-12-2025 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A meeting on a Four Corners racino's proposed move to eastern New Mexico was canceled. The New Mexico Racing Commission had a meeting set for Monday to discuss Sunray Park and Casino's plan to relocate from Farmington to Clovis. Officials in San Juan County were upset over the plans, saying they were blindsided [...]
  
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• City opens 'Portland loo' at Civic Plaza

  23-12-2025 04:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has opened a new outdoor restroom at Civic Plaza. The restroom, known as a "Portland loo", is on the plaza near Tijeras and Fourth Street. It has a baby changing station, graffiti-proof coating, and blue motion sensor lights. The city said they are also easy to use and to [...]
  
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• Registration for 39th Tour of the Gila begins on New Year's Day

  23-12-2025 03:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Organizers are gearing up for the 39th Tour of the Gila. The annual road bike event will be held in the Silver City area on April 29-May 3. Invitations for the main race will be sent soon, but there will also be five races for amateurs, as well as citizen fun races [...]
  
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• Albuquerque fire crews respond to abandoned apartment complex for the 5th time this year

  23-12-2025 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  It's deja vu for Albuquerque firefighters, who keep getting called back to the same Northeast area property for fire after fire.
  
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• Dermatology wait times soar as New Mexico faces deepening doctor shortage

  23-12-2025 02:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A statewide doctor shortage is increasing wait times for New Mexico patients. This year, dermatology wait times reached record highs, and medical groups warn delays will continue to grow without legislative action. “Many of the doctors who are here are tired; they're overworked. They need some help. We need to recruit more doctors [...]
  
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• Central Avenue underpass completely closed as Rail Trail project continues

  23-12-2025 02:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands of dollars have gone into trying to fix up a notorious downtown underpass, but now that area is closed off to anyone on foot. City leaders talked to KRQE News 13 about what's driving that change. Just past First St. and Central Ave. downtown, pedestrians have been able to cross underneath the [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque asks for public feedback on how to improve Lomas Blvd.

  23-12-2025 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to reduce crashes and pedestrian fatalities along Lomas Boulevard, city officials are coming up with a plan to improve safety on a two-mile stretch from Girard Boulevard to San Pedro Drive. "We looked at the number of crashes, fatalities, and property damage, and it's pretty high," Albuquerque District 7 [...]
  
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• New Mexico man facing federal charges after making threats

  23-12-2025 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is facing federal charges, accused of threatening a worker inside the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. Thomas Clark Agee, 62, faced a judge on Monday on accusations that he harassed the worker in July. Federal prosecutors claimed that Agee said he was defrauded of $33,000, but that prosecutors [...]
  
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