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• 69-year-old BMX rider still tearing up the track and inspiring others

  15-10-2017 12:08
  
  "Doesn't matter that I come across the finish line first or second or third. I always finish. And as I tell people, every time I get on my bike, I win."
  
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• Amber alert issued for 10-month-old girl out of Clovis

  04-05-2024 07:15 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) –  New Mexico State Police have issued an amber alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres. She is 28 inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair.According to officials, around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, the Clovis Police Department was sent to Ned Houk Park where they found two women, 23-year-old Samantha Cisernos and 23-year-old Taryn Allen who had died from apparent gunshot wounds, and a five year old girl injured with a gunshot wound.
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• Thunderstorms and high winds develop this weekend

  04-05-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Strong to severe thunderstorms and spotty showers will develop in parts of New Mexico this weekend. A period of windy weather will return starting Sunday.
  Warmer and breezier weather has returned to New Mexico Friday afternoon. Winds in eastern New Mexico have been gusting up to around 35 mph. High temperatures are back in the 90s in southeast parts of the state, with temperatures making it up to around 80° in the Albuquerque Metro. A backdoor cold front will move through eastern New Mexico
  
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• Team based in New Mexico captures images of eclipse from 20 miles in space

  04-05-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While most people were looking up on April 8 to see the eclipse, Mark Wells and his team at Edmonds Space Agency were looking up for a different reason.
  "Once we release the balloon then at that point we're kind of being held hostage to the wind," said Mark Wells, lead engineer at Edmonds Space Agency. "We were redesigning our battery system and some other things and redoing our code almost until the last moment there."Story continues below
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• Albuquerque woman wins on Jeopardy! for the third night in a row

  04-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's very own Jeopardy! contestant has won for the third night in a row. Weckiai Rannila was crowned champion on Wednesday night's broadcast and continued her streak on Friday. New Mexico couple finds a genie lamp, gets three wishesShe won for the third time in a row securing more than $7,000 and knocking the others out of the park. Ranilla will continue on Monday night's episode of Jeopardy! at 6 p.m. on KRQE.
  
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• 2 Albuquerque city councilors call for city to help enforce immigration law under certain conditions

  04-05-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of Albuquerque city councilors want the city to cooperate with federal immigration agents when an immigrant is accused of a serious crime. Right now, the city's Immigrant Friendly Ordinance prevents the city from helping the feds enforce immigration laws. It also bars the city from allowing agents access to city property for that purpose without a warrant. Crews clean up homeless camp in southeast AlbuquerqueCouncilors Brook Bassan and Renee Grou
  
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• VIDEO: APD officers shoot at vehicle driving away, shooting under investigation

  04-05-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We're seeing the moments two Albuquerque Police Department officers opened fire on a car as it drove away. Those officers are now under investigation.
  APD officers Nathien Apodaca and Hernan Conchas arrived to a home on 59th Street in Northwest Albuquerque on March 30, looking for a man who shot at his girlfriend and their baby.
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• Albuquerque woman sentenced in connection to granddaughter's death

  04-05-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grandmother who a judge said ignored the abuse of her grandchildren will spend the next three years behind bars. Diana Garcia pled no contest to child abandonment resulting in death and failure to report child abuse. Mother talks about South Valley school director holding box cutter blade to son’s neckShe lived with her son, Michael Garcia, and his four children. In October 2021, Garcia beat to death his two-year-old daughter Diana McGrory. Ther
  
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• Former head of maintenance for Dora schools convicted of corruption

  04-05-2024 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The former head of maintenance for the Dora Consolidated Schools is facing ten years in prison on corruption charges. A jury convicted 56-year-old Steven Butler for unfair bidding practices during his time with the schools. Mother talks about South Valley school director holding box cutter blade to son’s neckProsecutors say he used his position within the district to gain favorable bids on cleaning supplies and services for his own company. He will be se
  
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• Crews clean up homeless camp in southeast Albuquerque

  04-05-2024 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City of Albuquerque crews spent the morning clearing out a large homeless in southeast Albuquerque. Officials estimate around 75 people were camping illegally on a vacant property at Utah and Chico off Central Ave. The city said it the camp had grown over the last few weeks but neighbors told KRQE News 13 that it had been an issue for more than a year. Westside Albuquerque neighborhood at odds with proposed new developmentThe crews worked with the prope
  
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• New Mexico couple finds a genie lamp, gets three wishes

  04-05-2024 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It might sound like a fairy tale, but this story is not fiction. A New Mexico couple was granted three wishes worth more than a million dollars after finding a genie lamp in Texas. "The initial moment, I was in shock," said winner Ron Novack.   A Grants-area couple said they're steps closer to their dreams after an over $1 million find linked to an online treasure hunt that ended in Texas.  17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder
  
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• Westside Albuquerque neighborhood at odds with proposed new development

  04-05-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque City Councilors will be weighing if they'll greenlight a development near Coors Boulevard and Seven Bar Loop Road on the west side of Albuquerque. However, a lot of neighbors are saying the project would be too close for comfort.
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• Trial ends in hung jury for man related to convict in Victoria Martens case

  04-05-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The brother of the man involved in the Victoria Martens murder had his own trial end this week with a hung jury. Joseph Gonzales was on trial for the last week and a half after investigators say he shot and killed Abner Antillon in the South Valley in August 2022. Mother talks about South Valley school director holding box cutter blade to son's neckGonzales is related to Fabian Gonzales who is serving a 37.5-year sentence for trying to dispose of Marten's bo
  
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• Albuquerque police have 82 police service aides on the force

  04-05-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has more police services aides on the force. The department graduated 24 PSAs on Friday bringing its total to 82. Albuquerque Police Department seeing increase in recruitsTheir duties include responding to crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties which will free officers up for more urgent calls. APD hopes to have 100 PSAs by the end of the year.
  
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• Free Mother's Day celebrations planned for Old Town

  04-05-2024 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looking to entertain mom for Mother's Day? Old Town might have what you're looking for.From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12, the community is welcome to enjoy entertainment at Old Town's Gazebo. Nathaniel Krantz, Baila! Baila!, and Picoso will be performing throughout the day. Tia Betty Blues cafe in Albuquerque gets new name and ownerStreets around the area will be closed to traffic, but parking is allowed at the Albuquerque Museum lot. "Well-behaved" pets are w
  
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• Santa Fe hosting comedy workshops with business focus

  04-05-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing a little humor to a business pitch can make all the difference, but how do you perfect the timing and delivery? Free comedy workshops presented by Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe can help.Santa Fe is offering workshops as part of Cloudtop Comedy Festival on May 10 and May 11. Both will be at Market Station in the Railyard. Rail Yards Market returns to Albuquerque on SundayOn May 9, there will be a workshop focused on "adding humor to your
  
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• Thunderstorms develop Saturday in parts of New Mexico

  04-05-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Strong to severe thunderstorms and spotty showers will develop in parts of New Mexico this weekend. A period of windy weather will return starting Sunday.
  Warmer and breezier weather has returned to New Mexico Friday afternoon. Winds in eastern New Mexico have been gusting up to around 35 mph. High temperatures are back in the 90s in southeast parts of the state, with temperatures making it up to around 80° in the Albuquerque Metro. A backdoor cold front will move through eastern New Mexico
  
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• Chipmunk native to New Mexico could soon be protected by feds as population dwindles

  04-05-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A chipmunk native to New Mexico could see new federal protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until August to decide if they want to name the species as endangered.“This chipmunk could go extinct if things go poorly. It could happen at any time,” said Center for Biological Diversity Senior Conservation Advocate Michael Robinson. 17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder home, recover in UtahThe organization filed a lawsuit last year agains
  
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• Why can't New Mexicans bet on the Kentucky Derby?

  04-05-2024 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you were hoping to bet on the big race at a New Mexico casino, you're out of luck this year. New Mexico casinos say they aren't offering wagers on the Kentucky Derby.So, why not? The short answer is that the state's casinos simply aren't going to get the simulcast signal from Kentucky. Without that signal, all bets are off. But you can still watch the races at some casinos without betting. New Mexico’s seniors lost over $17 million to scams las
  
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• Albuquerque mom accused of child abuse dies at MDC

  04-05-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Metropolitan Detention Center says 23-year-old Marcella Montelongo died at the facility on Thursday. Officials say MDC and University of New Mexico Hospital medical teams responded but were unable to save her life. Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare accused of sexually abusing young childMontelongo was facing charges related to the death of her special-needs son in July of last year. According to Montelongo, her son had cerebral palsy, vision issues, an
  
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• Community gathers to say goodbye to Our Lady of Fatima School

  04-05-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, students and faculty representing over 74 years of education at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School visited the campus to pay their respects, see old faces, and talk about old times. Late last year, the decision was made that the '23-'24 school year would be Fatima's last.Photo of a student from the 1900s | Photo by Scott Brown
  Fatima-Gallagher Hall – which holds the school's gymnasium, lunchroom, and kindergarten – held a reception fol
  
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• Wildfire prompts evacuations in Timberon

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuation orders due to a wildfire have been issued in Timberon, New Mexico, on Friday, May 3, 2024.
  The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority has a mandatory evacuation alert in place for the area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon due to a "very large wildfire." The Otero County Sheriff's Office said the village is being evacuated.
  KRQE News 13 is working to confirm the size of the fire. If you have questions, you are asked to
  
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• Senior volunteers spruce up neighborhood around Barelas Senior Center

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some senior citizens in Albuquerque took advantage of Friday's beautiful weather to do a good deed and clean up the neighborhood. Senior volunteers from AmeriCorps got busy cleaning up litter and weeds in the neighborhood around the Barelas Senior Center. Albuquerque public pools to open on staggered scheduleThey also patined some for their outdoor benches and planted some greenery. "Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have very large senior populations, popul
  
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• Oakmont wildfire prompts evacuations in Timberon

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuation orders due to the Oakmont wildfire have been issued in Timberon, New Mexico, on Friday, May 3, 2024.
  The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority has a mandatory evacuation alert in place for the area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon due to a "very large wildfire." The Otero County Sheriff's Office said the village is being evacuated.
  New Mexico State Forestry said the fire is 50 acres in size and that crews are making
  
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• Albuquerque public pools to open on staggered schedule

  03-05-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city pools are getting for this season's swimmer but this year's grand opening will probably require a pen and paper due to changes in the Albuquerque Public Schools' schedule. Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes 3 new fire enginesSierra Vista, and West Mesa outdoor pools are opening May 11, Eisenhower is opening May 18, with the rest opening Memorial Day weekend. They will then close for the week since most of the lifeguard staff will be finishing
  
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• New Mexico's seniors lost over $17 million to scams last year

  03-05-2024 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 750 complaints about scams directed towards the elderly in New Mexico in 2023. The issue is detailed in the FBI's latest report on elder fraud."These are our grandparents. These are people that have been pillars of our community, who have done great things, and now are targets," Raul Bujanda, the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque FBI, tells KRQE. What does federal cannabis reschedulin
  
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• Rail Yards Market returns to Albuquerque on Sunday

  03-05-2024 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're looking to do something for Cinco de Mayo, the Rail Yards Market is returning. This is the tenth season since opening in 2014 and will feature more than 150 vendors of fresh produce, food, and handmade art. Mandy’s Farm hosting annual fundraiserThe free event starts at 10 a.m. every Sunday until October at the Rail Yards. For more information on the market, click this link.
  
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• 17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder home, recover in Utah

  03-05-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  UTAH (KRQE) -- A portion of rescued Chihuahuas seem to be adjusting to their new lives, an animal shelter in Utah said.In April 2024, around 100 Chihuahuas were rescued from a hoarder's home in Socorro. Officials said the home was filled with animal feces, and the yard was in bad shape. Some of the dogs had fleas and ticks. New Mexico Grown participants encouraged to apply for Golden Chile AwardsUtah-based shelter, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, said they took in 17 of the dogs. They were given
  
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• New Mexico Grown participants encouraged to apply for Golden Chile Awards

  03-05-2024 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Applications for the Golden Chile Awards have opened. The recipients will be recognized for many things, such as creating gardens, serving locally sourced foods, and educating and engaging with the community.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) said any New Mexico Grown participants can apply for the Golden Chile Awards. Several applications apply; see them below.
  Food Producer Application (for Farmers and Ranchers)Food Hub ApplicationEarly Care
  
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• County announces starting dates of Rio Bravo Boulevard, Second Street improvements

  03-05-2024 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Two projects that are expected to improve two of the South Valley's busiest roads will soon begin. Bernalillo County on Friday announced start dates for the Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements Project, followed by the Second Street and Rio Bravo (NM 500) Intersection Improvements. South Valley charter school director accused of holding box cutter to student’s neckRio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements ProjectThe Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improv
  
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