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• 40 vehicles found damaged in downtown Albuquerque parking lots

  18-03-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some city workers had a rough start to their weekend. Police said they came back to their cars to find a vandal had done major damage.On Friday, Mar. 17, police arrested 46-year-old Danielle McGee for allegedly damaging dozens of vehicles. Seven were damaged at the parking lot on Fourth Street and Marquette Avenue, and as many as 34 were damaged inside the parking garage under Civic Plaza – where the city council and mayor's office members park fo
  
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• 1 taken to hospital after crash with Albuquerque Police Department vehicle

  24-03-2023 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A two-vehicle crash took place in Albuquerque Thursday. Authorities said it involved an Albuquerque Police Department (APD) car.According to APD, a crash happened near Lomas and Louisiana. An APD vehicle was involved in the crash and caught on fire. It was contained.Man sentenced for killing teen at Albuquerque homecoming partyAn occupant from the other vehicle was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. There has been no indication tha
  
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• Business & Consumer Expo EXHIB-IT! is back

  24-03-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque networking event is back in person after a long hiatus. EXHIB-IT! B2B-B2C Expo will take place on Tuesday, Apr. 18, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Isleta Resort and Casino.The event gives business leaders a chance to showcase their products and make connections in the local community. The event will feature speeches from the PROTalks Educational Series. Talks will be given by Lisa Pezik (business strategist), Julie Ferman (professional speaker and m
  
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• Third Lobos Men's Basketball player enters transfer portal

  24-03-2023 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third time this week, a member of the Lobos Men's Basketball team has entered the transfer portal. After only one season, Josiah Allick's time in cherry and silver has come to an end.
  Allick came to New Mexico this year as a transfer from Kansas City and became an instant starter for the Lobos. The 6'9" forward averaged over eight points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes per game. He goes into the portal with one year of eligibility remaining. Lobos c
  
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• Shiprock man pleads guilty to sexually abusing a minor

  24-03-2023 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography. 64-year-old Allan Wilson will remain in custody while he awaits sentencing.According to his plea, in the fall of 2019, Wilson sexually abused a minor while she was staying in his home. Wilson admitted to drinking heavily at that time. The young girl was less than twelve years old at the time of the assault, according to authorities. Murder vict
  
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• Dozens of projects around Bernalillo County in line to get state funding

  24-03-2023 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The deadline for the governor to decide which projects get funded in this year's Capital Outlay Bill is just two weeks away. Government agencies and law enforcement around the state are hoping their projects will make the final cut.
  There are around 60 projects that are in line for state money, and some of the biggest projects are for the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Lea County feeding families with fake arrest fundraiser"The priorities were for
  
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• Dead woman found on side of road near Roswell, authorities say

  24-03-2023 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Authorities are investigating a homicide. A dead person was found on the side of a road in New Mexico. Yelp list highlights Santa Fe spot as state’s best burritoThe Chaves County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide scene east of Roswell, New Mexico. A dead woman was found on the side of the road. Her body was discovered east of the Bottomless Lakes turnoff on 380 East.No other information has been released so far.
  
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• More rain, snow, and wind Friday

  23-03-2023 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  One last storm this week will bring more rain, snow, and wind to New Mexico. Drier weather will return through the weekend, but temperatures will stay cool.
  Scattered rain and mountain showers will taper off tonight across New Mexico. Another disturbance will cross the state on Friday, bringing more scattered rain and mountain snow showers. Light snow accumulations are possible in western and northern New Mexico Friday morning, but will switch back to rain by noon. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy s
  
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• Yelp list highlights Santa Fe spot as state's best burrito

  23-03-2023 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – No matter what time of day it is, you can fit a burrito into your diet. Yelp has recently highlighted where, they say, you can find the best burrito in each U.S. state.Representing the Land of Enchantment on the list is the Santa Fe eatery Palacio Cafe. Boasting over 900 reviews and an average of four-and-a-half stars, Palacio Cafe offers breakfast and brunch every day except Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Story continues below:Community: Navajo-Gallup Wat
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office could replace helicopter destroyed in deadly crash

  23-03-2023 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some of the Capital Outlay funding will go to Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) to replace a helicopter. It was lost in a crash last July.Undersheriff Larry Koren, BCSO Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison, and BC Fire Department Rescue Specialist Matthew King were killed when the aircraft when down near Chapelle. 300 projects worth roughly $170 million coming to Albuquerque through Capital Outlay BillThe crew was returning to Albuquerque after hel
  
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• Lea County feeding families with fake arrest fundraiser

  23-03-2023 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The United Way of Lea County needs your help to bail the sheriff out of a jam. Sheriff Corey Helton recently went into custody as part of the United Way's "Project Jail N Bail" fundraiser. Albertsons Market, Kellogg’s team up to donate thousands to ABQ Meals on WheelsFor a $20 fee, you can have a law enforcement officer do a mock arrest on someone you know. Then that person can ask friends and family to donate money to "bail them out."
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• Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly dies at age 75

  23-03-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Navajo Nation is mourning the death of another former president. Former President Ben Shelly died at age 75 on Wednesday, Mar. 22, from a long-term illness.Shelly represented Thoreau, New Mexico, in the Navajo Nation Council from 1991 to 2007. He then served as Vice President of the Navajo Nation from 2007 to 2011, and eventually as President from 2011 to 2015. San Juan County offers free sandbags to residentsJust a couple of weeks ago, the first elected Presid
  
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• Murder victim found at scene of Albuquerque fire identified

  23-03-2023 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On March 18, there was a fire in Albuquerque. Officials found a dead person at the scene.
  After officials discovered the dead person, they called homicide detectives to investigate. On March 23, they identified the victim.Albuquerque sewer line work has drivers making their own detoursAuthorities said the person was identified as Orcino Sarracino, 38. They believe Sarracino was murdered before the fire took place.
  
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• Governor Lujan Grisham signs New Mexico climate bill

  23-03-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, New Mexico's governor signed another bill into law. Environmental advocates say the new law marks the key to progress in the state's push toward conservation.Senate Bill 9 was supported by both Democrats and Republicans during the 2023 legislative session. The bill sets up long-term government funds to hopefully provide years of cash flow for existing conservation projects. What is Biden’s infrastructure law promising in New Mexico?“T
  
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• San Juan County offers free sandbags to residents

  23-03-2023 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management is offering free sandbags to help residents prepare for the spring runoff. The county has bags and a large pile of sand available for residents to take from.The bags and sand are free to be picked up anytime at 326 South Oliver Drive in Aztec, New Mexico. The supplies are located down from the county admin buildings on the left-hand side of the road. Albuquerque wants feedback on the 311 Community Contac
  
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• Photos: 'Luxury resort-style' home for sale in Albuquerque

  23-03-2023 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looking for a private resort-type home? A Tuscan villa-style home is on the market in Albuquerque for $2,650,000. The 7,151-square-foot home was built in 2005 and includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a pool.
  Tuscan villa in Albuquerque. Courtesy of John M Lopez with Coldwell Banker LegacyTuscan villa in Albuquerque. Courtesy of John M Lopez with Coldwell Banker LegacyTuscan villa in Albuquerque. Courtesy of John M Lopez with Coldwell Banker LegacyTusc
  
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• Albertsons Market, Kellogg's team up to donate thousands to ABQ Meals on Wheels

  23-03-2023 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Thursday, Albertsons Market teamed up with Kellogg's. Together, they made a donation to Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque. Albuquerque sewer line work has drivers making their own detours“We are blessed to be able to help out community through this amazing partnership with Kellogg’s,” said Travis Chaney, with Albertsons Market. “The work that Meals on Wheels does for this community is so important, and we hope these funds will support
  
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• Albuquerque wants feedback on the 311 Community Contact Center

  23-03-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's 311 Community Contact Center is asking for feedback from residents in a new online survey. The center wants to gather input on who is using the service and how the service is currently being used. The community center is also taking feedback on any improvements they can make.The 311 Community Contact Center was created to take non-emergency questions for the city and its services. According to the city, the center responds to around
  
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• Yelp weighs in on best BBQ in New Mexico

  23-03-2023 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Barbecue remains one of America's favorite foods. Yelp recently came out with a list identifying what they say are the best barbecue spots in each U.S. state. Their entry for New Mexico is right here in the Duke City.Yelp highlighted Mr. Powdrell's Barbecue in Albuquerque. The majority of their 164 Yelp reviews are either four or five-star reviews. "It is an INSTITUTION in Albuquerque and I've been eating here since I was a child," said Yelp user, Scott E. "
  
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• Navajo Nation experiences major flooding impacting roadways

  23-03-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) – Recent weather has made an impact on certain areas. Officials from Navajo Nation are warning drivers of rough road conditions after major flooding across tribal land.Story continues below:Community: Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project awarded $67 million from Biden-Harris AdministrationAlbuquerque: Three teens arrested for carjacking rampageNew Mexico: Unique Airbnb locations throughout New MexicoCrime: Portales woman takes plea deal for hitting, injuring 12-year
  
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• Albuquerque woman takes plea deal for list of shoplifting charges

  23-03-2023 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman is suspected of a string of retail thefts. She has reached a plea deal.Story continues below:Community: Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project awarded $67 million from Biden-Harris AdministrationAlbuquerque: Three teens arrested for carjacking rampageNew Mexico: Unique Airbnb locations throughout New MexicoCrime: Portales woman takes plea deal for hitting, injuring 12-year-old boy and driving away
  Investigators said Vanessa Monge, 40, also k
  
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• Feds seize 10,167 doses of counterfeit meds in El Paso

  23-03-2023 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal investigators seized more than 10,000 doses of counterfeit and illegally imported prescription drugs during inspections last week at Hispanic-themed businesses in El Paso.The illicit pharmaceuticals range from cough medicine to drugs used to treat cancer, according to Homeland Security Investigations special agents who visited five businesses on March 17 accompanied by pharmaceutical industry representatives.The medication seized includes Desenfriol
  
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• Feel your pain? Even fish can show they care

  23-03-2023 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Our capacity to care about others may have very, very ancient origins, a new study suggests.It might have been deep-rooted in prehistoric animals that lived millions of years ago, before fish and mammals like us diverged on the tree of life, according to researchers who published their study Thursday in the journal Science.“Some of the mechanisms that underlie our ability to experience fear, or fall in and out of love, are clearly very ancient pathways,” said
  
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• 'Very disturbing': What to know about the potentially deadly fungus spreading in the US

  23-03-2023 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The fungus called Candida Auris (or C. Auris for short), was first detected in the United States in 2016, but is now spreading at an "alarming" rate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week.
  Doctors are assuring the public that it’s not going to take over the world and kill us all, but it is something we need to be aware of.Rapidly spreading fungus already in 28 states presents ‘urgent’ threat, CDC warns“It’s something
  
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• Man sentenced for killing teen at Albuquerque homecoming party

  23-03-2023 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Izaiah Garcia, the man behind a deadly shooting at a homecoming party in 2019, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. In 2021, Garcia was found guilty of first degree murder for killing 17-year-old Sean Markey outside a home near Eubank and Montgomery in 2019.
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• Serial burglar pleads guilty to entering over 20 Albuquerque homes

  23-03-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A serial burglar has pled guilty after breaking into more than 20 homes. Jesse Mascareno-Haidle had been accused of breaking into multiple homes around Albuquerque in recent years, sometimes while the residents slept.According to the criminal complaint filed in 2021, Mascareno-Haidle allegedly broke into homes near the West Mesa, near Sandia High School, and near Tanoan East in 2020. Prosecutors charged Mascareno-Haidle with multiple counts of burglary,
  
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• Camp Bow Wow shares tips when bringing a puppy home

  23-03-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – National Puppy Day is March 23, and Camp Bow Wow is providing fun and easy tips when bringing a new puppy home.Hiking Tips in New Mexico: What should you know before you goAccording to Shawn White, Camp Bow Wow, ABQ Manager Assistant, it is important to be very patient when you bring a puppy home. They are in their learning stage so they might not listen and just act however they please. Another great tip is being ready with the proper supplies that the
  
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• ABQ Ride bus schedule updates

  23-03-2023 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Beginning Saturday, March 25th ABQ RIDE will be switching to a new bus schedule. This will allow ABQ Ride to provide more reliable service to all riders.ABQ RIDE has been experiencing extreme staffing shortages, resulting in unreliable service to riders. These changes were made with the goal to alleviate some of the burdens on our current drivers while improving the timeliness and accuracy of route schedules. ABQ RIDE announces changes to bus scheduleChanges
  
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• Hiking Tips in New Mexico: What should you know before you go

  23-03-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  If you are getting ready to go hiking in the Sandia Mountains or the Lincoln National Forest there are some things you might need to take into consideration. A successful hike is easy when you have the right tools. The first thing is knowing what type of terrain you will be hiking to know what to bring.
  Also, be aware of the animals that can be around which could be a potential danger when going hiking such as coyotes, wolves, bears, snakes, skunks, an
  
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• Shooting leaves one person dead at Farmington mall

  23-03-2023 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Farmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting Thursday at Animas Valley Mall. Police say the shooting is an isolated incident. Three teens arrested for carjacking rampageOfficials say they were notified of the shooting around 11:20 a.m. The victim died from their wounds and police say they don't have anyone in custody. The investigation is active. No other information on the shooting is available.
  
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