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• A glimpse into Albuquerque's gardening resources

  09-04-2025 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Spring is blooming in Albuquerque, and it may just be time to plant a few things. For Community Garden Week, we're taking a look at some of the resources offered for amateur and seasoned gardeners alike here in the Duke City. Barelas Community Kitchen celebrates grand openingOver at the Albuquerque Area Extension Office, there's a master gardener program that isn't just for the pros. It started all the way back in the 60s, and it remains popular enough today
  
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• Albuquerque native rejoins NM United

  13-02-2026 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After battling two ACL tears and sitting out of professional soccer for each of the last three seasons, Cristain Nava is back in black and yellow. New Mexico United announced the signing of Nava on Friday for the 2026 season. Nava, an Albuquerque native and former Albuquerque High Bulldog, originally climbed through [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Academy senior named Gatorade NM boys XC player of the year

  13-02-2026 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025-2026 Gatorade New Mexico boys cross country player of the year was announced on Friday. This year's honor went to Albuquerque Academy senior Nicholas Ponte. This season, Ponte won the class 4A state championship meet with a time of 15:18.8. That mark was 27.5 second faster than second place. Ponte also [...]
  
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• 1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health

  13-02-2026 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first year in office has upended decades of public health norms. He’s touted his overhauls as major wins for his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, but critics call his actions "chaos" while his supporters are hoping he’ll deliver more.  Following a testy confirmation process marked by cracks in the GOP over Kennedy’s
  
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• Ring ends partnership with surveillance firm after Super Bowl ad backlash

  13-02-2026 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  The ad raised alarms about the possibility of this tool being used to track humans. 
  
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• Lindsey Vonn still needs multiple surgeries after Olympics crash, she says: 'A hard few days'

  13-02-2026 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to undergo yet another surgery — and  another after that — to fix the broken tibia she sustained when she crashed during a downhill race on Sunday.
  
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• Former CNN host Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges in Minnesota church protest

  13-02-2026 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, following a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four others are set to be arraigned in the case.
  
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• Patriots' Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to strangulation, assault charges

  13-02-2026 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  Stefon Diggs faced a judge Friday morning, less than a week after appearing in Super Bowl LX.
  
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• US sending world’s biggest aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran increase

  13-02-2026 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group already positioned in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area, as tensions between Washington and Tehran ratchet up. 
  
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• Albuquerque chocolate shops expect busy Valentine's Day despite rising costs

  13-02-2026 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Chocolate is a staple for pretty much any holiday, and Valentine's Day is no exception. With the holiday taking place on Saturday this year, local chocolate shops are gearing up for an especially busy weekend. And if you notice a bit of an increase in price, owners ask you bear with them [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Museum receives grant to launch exhibit on Route 66

  13-02-2026 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Museum has received thousands of dollars to help educate the public about the history of Route 66. The Mellon Foundation specifically awards artists and museums and has gifted the museum with $100,000 to launch a new exhibition named The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity, and Place in [...]
  
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• Former Albuquerque therapist sentenced for sexual abuse of teen

  13-02-2026 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque therapist was sentenced to prison on Friday for sexually abusing a 15-year-old patient. In April 2024, detectives were informed that Krishna Vemulapalli had inappropriately touched a 15-year-old patient from the spring of 2023 to spring of 2024. In July 2025, Vemulapalli pled guilty to four counts of criminal sexual [...]
  
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• Rain, mountain snow move through New Mexico Friday

  13-02-2026 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  Good afternoon! Cloudy skies and wet weather have returned to New Mexico. Rain and mountain snow showers have moved through western, southern and northern parts of the state before the start of the afternoon. Wet weather is still expected to move throughout the Land of Enchantment as we close out the last workday of the [...]
  
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• Man sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences for killing 2 teens in Roswell

  13-02-2026 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – An 18-year-old man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for a shooting at Cahoon Park that left Cameron Luna, 15, and Jorge Armendariz, 16, dead in 2022. Carlos Gallegos, 18, was age 15 at the time of the shooting and was convicted in November 2024 on charges of two counts of [...]
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for multiple murders

  13-02-2026 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was in court Friday to be sentenced for multiple murders. Judge Brett Loveless sentenced 27-year-old Gabriel Valenzuela-Greene Jr. to 35 years in prison. Valenzuela-Greene Jr. shot two people who were doing drugs in an alleyway near Indiana and Central in March 2024. One of the victims, Jacob Rivera, was shot [...]
  
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• Albuquerque mother accused of starting apartment fire while children were inside remains behind bars

  13-02-2026 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman accused of starting a fire inside her apartment while her children were inside will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. Last week Albuquerque police were notified about a mental health emergency at an apartment at 12901 Central Ave. NE. Police arrived and found 28-year-old Yailasha Smith sitting by the door, [...]
  
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• Flood mitigation work to begin in South Fork Fire burn scar

  13-02-2026 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lincoln National Forest announced Friday that it will begin implementing flood mitigation work in canyons affected by the South Fork Fire in 2024. The fire burned 17,569 acres and damaged an estimated 1,400 structures. Following the fire, heavy rainfall on the burn scar led to flash flooding and more damage [...]
  
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• Jo's Farms hosting lavender Pick-A-Posy event

  13-02-2026 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Jo's Farms is hosting its Pick-A-Posy event on February 13 and 14. Guests will have the chance to explore the farm's greenhouse and pick their own lavender bouquet. Attendees will be able to roam the greenhouse and pick dried or fresh lavender inside. People will not only be able to pick the [...]
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the least educated states in WalletHub study

  13-02-2026 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub released its recent study on the most and least educated states in the U.S. WalletHub ranked each state by compared them across 18 key metrics. These metrics include school quality, educational attainment, percentage of high school degree holders, percentage of bachelor's degree holders and more. According to WalletHub, New Mexico ranked 42 [...]
  
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• Homan on ICE Minneapolis pullback: 'If we need to come back, we’ll come back'

  13-02-2026 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  Border czar Tom Homan signaled Thursday that the decision to end President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement officers to Minnesota does not mean they will be leaving the state entirely.
  
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• Annual inflation rate fell below expectations in January, CPI data shows

  13-02-2026 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  The January inflation decline showed some easing pressure on household budgets last month.
  
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• Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

  13-02-2026 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  The White House did not return a request for comment Thursday night on why Trump pardoned the players.
  
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• Colleges grapple with growing fallout from Epstein files

  13-02-2026 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  Colleges and universities across the country are dealing with growing fallout from the Epstein files, with professors, donors and at least one sitting school president revealed to have ties to the late sex trafficker. 
  
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• Party balloons? FAA’s surprise El Paso airspace closure fuels questions

  13-02-2026 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) surprise closure and quick reopening of airspace over El Paso, Texas, is fueling questions from the public and sharp rebukes from lawmakers.  Trump administration officials initially contended the move came in response to the incursion of Mexican drug cartel drones. However, the closure of airspace — initially set to last [...]
  
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• Winter Olympic sports you can try in New Mexico

  13-02-2026 16:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2026 Olympic Winter Games, underway in Italy, features 16 different sport disciplines, some of which people can get involved in right in New Mexico. From skiing and snowboarding to skating and curling, New Mexico has a handful of options when it comes to winter sports. Below you will find a list [...]
  
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• These New Mexico communities have discounted Ubers for Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras

  13-02-2026 15:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Residents in three New Mexico counties are able to get discounted Uber rides this weekend as Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras celebrations take place. The "Take a Ride on Us" program is offering discounts starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, through 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, to prevent drunk driving. [...]
  
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• Juvenile crime bill, Rain and snow, Santa Fe officer charged, Electrician program, AI institute

  13-02-2026 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] Bill would create automatic adult sentences for some teens in New Mexico - The bipartisan bill, SB 165, could expand the kind of crimes that could send a teen to adult prison. It would expand the crimes that could classify someone as a “youthful offender” or “serious youthful offender,” [...]
  
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• What's happening in New Mexico February 13-19? Rail Yards Valentine Market and more

  13-02-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from February 13 to 19. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶City of Albuquerque urges small businesses to apply for window grant program while funding lasts – For a second year in a row, the City of Albuquerque is offering small businesses help when it comes to [...]
  
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• Paranormal enthusiast shares chilling experiences with real-life haunted objects; New Mexico Strange

  13-02-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From Annebelle to Chucky, haunted dolls and objects are a mainstay in horror movies, but the real-world equivalents of these haunted objects have caused terror for many. In this episode of New Mexico Strange, Paranormal Enthusiast Darla VanWinkle joins KRQE News 13 host and anchor Chad Brummett to talk about haunted objects [...]
  
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• Rain/snow, briefly colder air, & breezy weather

  13-02-2026 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Mild-than-normal morning temperatures are still once again present, but with gustier winds as sporadic showers of rain, as well as high-elevation snow showers, are beginning to form with relatively high humidity. Clouds have been passing through, but most areas are dealing with light to no precipitation, for now. Air temperatures in the [...]
  
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