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• ABQ BioPark Zoo welcomes visitors

  15-08-2020 02:48
  
  The ABQ BioPark Zoo will be open to the public for its first weekend since closing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Hobbs man critically injured after shooting

  27-05-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was shot and hospitalized, the Hobbs Police Department said. It happened on May 25 around 12:20 a.m.The police said officers were called to the 2000 block of North Kingsley Street after someone had been shot. James Lara-Salazar, 18, of Hobbs, was found with multiple wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and then flown to Texas for further treatment. He's in critical condition. 54-year-old man shot and killed, Santa Fe Police Dept. reportsAuthorities
  
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• Closures incoming for renovations on 3 athletic fields in Los Alamos County

  26-05-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, athletic fields in White Rock and Los Alamos are closing for renovations. They expect to stay closed until September.According to officials, the Dara Jones, Hope, and Bomber athletic fields are closing for a project to improve performance and safety.Crews will be laser grading, leveling fields, installing new sod, replacing irrigation heads, rebuilding pitchers' mounds, and installing new bases and anchors on the fields. They want new turf,
  
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• Teen attacked by bear near Arizona-New Mexico border

  26-05-2024 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ARIZONA (KRQE) -- A teenager is recovering after a bear broke into his family's cabin. Arizona Game and Fish officials said he was attacked by a black bear near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
  Officials say the attack happened in Alpine, Arizona, just west of Reserve and the Gila National Forest. They said the bear entered a family's cabin through an open door and swiped at the 15-year-old from behind.The health of honey bee colonies in New MexicoThe bear left the cabin but returned a second
  
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• Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso grows to 6K acres, still 0 % contained

  26-05-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Blue 2 Fire, outside of Ruidoso, New Mexico, has grown to more than 6,000 acres and continues to be 0 percent contained, according to the latest information released by the New Mexico Forestry Division on Sunday, May 26.The fire is burning about 8 miles north of Ruidoso and was caused by lightning on May 16.Additional firefighters have arrived and more resources are en route, according to the New Mexico Forestry Division. High winds, gusts expected to affect Blue 2 F
  
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• APD: Man drunkenly crashes into Police Service Aides responding to other collision

  26-05-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been arrested after a crash Saturday night. Officials said he was drunk.According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), two Public Service Aides (PSAs) were responding to a crash on I-25 SB around 9:30 p.m. when another crash happened.
  APD claimed Nathaniel Lucero was drunk driving a Chevy Trailblazer and crashed into the PSA vehicle. The PSA vehicle, due to the force of the crash, hit another police vehicle. One PSA was trapped, and another
  
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• 54-year-old man shot and killed, Santa Fe Police Dept. reports

  26-05-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe authorities are investigating a murder. It happened Saturday afternoon, they said.Santa Fe Police Department was called to the 900 block of Morning Drive for a report of shots fired. James Dukette, 54, of Santa Fe, was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and died.Story continues below
  News: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City calloutEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: City of
  
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• New Mexico United jumps to first in Western Conference with win over San Antonio

  26-05-2024 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is in first place in the USLC Western Conference. The black and yellow made the jump to the top of the league by way of a win over San Antonio and a Sacramento draw on Saturday night.During United's match against San Antonio, New Mexico fell behind in the 20th minute, but quickly turned things around. Greg Hurst took charge and assisted on an Nanan Houssou goal in the 35th minute, and then scored himself during stoppage time at the end of t
  
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• Family remembers New Mexican who became first-ever Latina woman to serve in U.S. Marine Corps

  26-05-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As thousands of travelers hit the road to enjoy Memorial Day weekend plans, one family took the holiday as a chance to highlight one of their loved ones who served in the United States military."My mother was very special," said Imelda Abeita, the oldest daughter of Maria Lourdes Maes."She worked up to the very end, always giving," said Bernadette Bachtel, another daughter of Maria Lourdes Maes. UNMH gives inside look at Critical Care TowerMaria Lourdes Maes
  
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• Albuquerque pickleball tournament helps highlight new courts installed by city

  26-05-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a complete revamp of Albuquerque’s largest pickleball complex, players from across the community were finally able to use it for a tournament aimed at putting Albuquerque on the sports map.From May 23 to 27, the City of Albuquerque and Pro Sports New Mexico are hosting the Amateur tournament with the pros event. The tournament has 203 registrants and several brackets for all skill levels to participate.The courts at Manzano Mesa went under a
  
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• Man dies of 'severe wounds' at SW Albuquerque apartment, police say

  26-05-2024 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A person has died after an "altercation," Albuquerque Police Department (APD) reported.
  APD said there was an altercation at an apartment located at 2300 Diamond Mesa Tr. SW on Saturday afternoon. A man was found in the parking lot with "severe wounds." The victim died despite officials' attempts to rescue him.
  Homicide detectives are investigating.
  
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• Local authorities search for 19-year-old escapee detained on murder, robbery charges

  26-05-2024 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they are searching for a 19-year-old. They claimed he escaped from the Youth Services Center around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.Josef Toney - Photo provided by BCSO
  Josef Toney, 19, was detained for two murders, armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, abandonment or abuse of a child, and tampering with evidence."Members of the community are urged to remain vigilant and report any sighti
  
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• Local authorities find 19-year-old escapee detained on murder, robbery charges

  26-05-2024 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they have found a 19-year-old who escaped from the Youth Services Center on Saturday.Josef Toney - Photo provided by BCSO
  Josef Toney, 19, was detained for two murders, armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, abandonment or abuse of a child, and tampering with evidence. He reportedly went missing this weekend. Now, authorities said he is back in custody.The BCSO will hold a pre
  
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• 'Tails and Ales' event aims to find homes for local rescues, raise funds

  26-05-2024 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal Humane held their Tails and Ales Adoption Event on Saturday.The event kicked off at Santa Fe Brewing Company located inside Green Jeans in Albuquerque.The adoption event also doubled as a fundraiser. For every beer sold, a dollar went back to help the non-profit shelter cover the cost of care for the animals.Officials said the event has something for everyone to enjoy. If you don't have the ability to adopt, the shelter said they need foster parents,
  
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• Griego and Perez to fight in 'Duke City Civil War'

  26-05-2024 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Top Rank boxing card coming to Tingley Coliseum in August has added some more local firepower. The card, headlined by the IBF featherweight title fight between Angelo Leo and Luis Alberto Lopez, will now also feature an IBF USA flyweight title fight between two of Albuquerque's best. Angelo Leo to have televised world-title fight at Tingley ColiseumMatthew "Diamond Boy" Griego and Abraham "Hammer" Perez have both cruised through the local boxing scene to
  
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• Street fair comes to Alvarado Transit Center

  26-05-2024 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local fair welcomed in summer by helping people plan their seasonal activities.ABQ Ride allowed the public to stroll through Summer at the Alvarado Street Fair at the Alvarado Transportation Center in Downtown Albuquerque.Story continues below
  News: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City calloutEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: City of Santa Fe unveils resolution to give homes to two controversial statuesC
  
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• Winds calm ahead of Memorial Day

  26-05-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will slowly die down starting around sunset this evening, with calmer conditions returning by Sunday morning.Breezy afternoon winds will return Sunday afternoon, but won’t be nearly as strong as Saturday. A few gusts up to 40 mph may be possible with the northwest winds on Sunday. Winds will be even lighter for Memorial Day as high pressure moves overhead. This will also bring even warmer temperatures Monday afternoon.Winds will stay light into Tuesday, but temperatures continue thei
  
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• Visitors participate in 2024 New Mexico Wine Festival at Balloon Fiesta Park

  26-05-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Wine Festival made its return to Albuquerque this weekend.
  The festival brought food, shopping, and live music to Balloon Fiesta Park. Some of the state's top wineries provided samples, and visitors were able to buy more than 200 drinks.
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  News: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City calloutEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: City of Santa Fe unveils resolution to give homes
  
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• 5K brings runners to Casa Vieja brewery, encourages fitness in community

  26-05-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Keeping healthy was the focus of a 5K hosted in Corrales by RunFit Albuquerque and other businesses like Rio Ranchos Surf Pro. It was held at Casa Vieja Brewery.RunFit is known for holding fitness events throughout the summer months across the city, and officials say it's all about business exposure and bringing the community together.
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• Train derailment sparks urgency from New Mexico lawmakers

  26-05-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico lawmakers are requesting the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to increase safety measures after a train derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border last month.Lawmakers are asking the FRA to expedite the hiring process and get railroad safety positions fully staffed, stating these inspections are an important safeguard in preventing derailments. Video shows derailed train explosion near AZ-NM borderThe letter can
  
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• High winds, gusts expected to affect Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso

  25-05-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - High winds and gusts are expected to be a large factor in the Blue 2 Fire's potential growth, which is now estimated to have burned 3,427 acres near Ruidoso as of Saturday, May 25, according to a news release sent by the New Mexico State Forestry Division.Containment is listed as 0 percent as of Saturday afternoon, according to the Forestry Division.
  The fire started off in a small canyon that was difficult to access and the main challenge has been getting boots on the gr
  
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• Attorneys for accused of killing New Mexico officer hope to avoid death penalty, seek delay in trial date

  25-05-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Attorneys for a Marion man awaiting federal trial on charges of killing a New Mexico State Police officer have been in talks to keep their client off death row if convicted, court documents show.Jaremy Smith, 33, is facing charges including carjacking resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death stemming from the March 15 shooting death of Ofc. Justin Hare along Interstate 40 outside of Albuquerque.He's currently slated to stand trial beginning on June 10.
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• Jalin Holland leaves NM to attend Dream City Christian School in AZ

  25-05-2024 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Lunas High School stand-out junior guard has decided to leave Los Lunas High School to finish his senior year at Dream City Christian School. The school is located in Glendale, Arizona.
  Jalin Holland, at 6"4,' has already earned 14 DI College Basketball Offers after three stand-out seasons for the Tigers. Over his three years with Los Lunas, Holland reached over 2-thousand career points and averaged just over 25 points per game for the Tigers this past s
  
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• Shooting kills man in SE ABQ, authorities say

  25-05-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person has died after a shooting, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) reported. It happened Friday night.
  According to APD, there was a shooting near Palomas Drive and Eastern Avenue in southeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to the area around 10:15 p.m., and a man was found with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene after first responders tried to save him.
  Homicide detectives are investigating.
  Limited information is available, but if more detai
  
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• Las Cruces nonprofit gets emergency funding to keep operating migrant shelters

  25-05-2024 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Border Servant Corps, a faith-based nonprofit that operates out of Las Cruces, says it has secured emergency funding to continue operating what it calls the "two largest 24/7 migrant shelters" in El Paso and Las Cruces.The organization had announced earlier this week that it was facing the possibility of having to close the two shelters on May 31 because of a "funding gap issue."Nonprofit organization aimed to help migrants may close soon due to lack of funding
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• Fire threats increase across the state Saturday

  25-05-2024 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  Windy weather will combine with very warm temperatures and extremely dry air to create an extreme fire danger for the Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest areas today. This means that if any wildfire were to develop Saturday, it would quickly spread. The rest of New Mexico has an elevated and critical fire danger. Winds will slowly die down starting around sunset Saturday evening, with calmer conditions returning by Sunday morning.Breezy afternoon winds will return Sunday afternoon,
  
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• Dangerous fire weather develops Saturday afternoon

  25-05-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  An extremely high fire danger will develop for parts of New Mexico Saturday due to strong winds and dry air. Calmer conditions return by Memorial Day.
  Winds were a little lighter Friday afternoon across New Mexico. The big concern is Saturday as west, southwesterly winds will gust to as high as 55 mph by late afternoon. Windy weather will combine with very warm temperatures and extremely dry air to create an extreme fire danger for the Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest areas. This
  
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• VIDEO: Security guards talk to police about incident involving student at South Valley Academy

  25-05-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The head of South Valley Academy, Richard Perea, is facing serious consequences after he was accused of holding a box cutter to a student's neck. It started as a disciplinary meeting with a high school student and before taking a strange turn.School Security Guard 1: "Mr. Perea says, 'Let's start with your pockets, empty out your pockets.'"
  School Security Guard 2: "He has a box cutter about this big."
  School Security Guard 1: "So Mr. Perea goes, "Stand up,
  
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• New Mexico United brings unique strategy to homefield advantage

  25-05-2024 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Win at home. Its something that many coaches preach to its players, but often times there isn't a true "home field advantage." Eric Quill has found one with New Mexico United.In years past, United has struggled to close out its games at Isotopes Park, but this season is off to a different start. Through four games at home, United is undefeated and has outscored its opponents 6-1 in the first half.
  Starting fast is something that Coach Quill has emphasized, a
  
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• Former Albuquerque Community Safety employee resigns after arrest

  25-05-2024 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has learned that a former Albuquerque city employee has resigned after a recent arrest. Angel Garcia is facing a battery charge after police say he sexually assaulted a woman at a northwest Albuquerque business last month. VIDEO: Witnesses recall moments surrounding murder of Albuquerque pizzeria ownerGarcia is a former project manager for the Violence Intervention Program with Albuquerque Community Safety. ACS confirmed Garcia is no longer
  
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