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• Active weather pattern continues

  17-02-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Bitterly cold air continues through Friday morning across New Mexico. A warming trend begins Friday with chances for rain and snow returning this weekend.
  It was one of the coldest mornings this winter this morning across New Mexico. Temperatures struggled to recover this afternoon despite all of the sunshine. It will be another very cold night all across the state, but a warming trend starts Friday afternoon. High clouds will stream into the state Friday morning as well with high temperatures s
  
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• Former Raiders player ID'd as man stabbed to death at Los Angeles homeless camp

  23-01-2026 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  A man found dead near a homeless encampment in the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles earlier this week has been identified as former NFL player Kevin Johnson, according to multiple reports.
  
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• Trump revokes invitation for Canada to join Board of Peace

  23-01-2026 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – President Trump on Friday revoked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to join his Board of Peace, days after the prime minister said he opposed Trump's proposed tariffs on Europe for opposing his push to take control of Greenland. "Dear Prime Minister Carney," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Please let this Letter [...]
  
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• ICE agent on NY school board causes tension, division: Here's why

  23-01-2026 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  Some residents are demanding the resignation of a New York school board member, while others rallied behind him after videos circulating on the web show him making arrests as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to local residents.
  
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• Over 1 million bottles of popular cleaning product recalled: Here's why

  23-01-2026 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  Over a million bottles of a popular cleaning product are being recalled because they contain bacteria, including one known to cause blood infections, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 
  
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• Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

  23-01-2026 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  Officials across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. have been sounding the alarm about the potential for freezing rain to wreak havoc on power systems.
  
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• Voice of America’s Persian service blacks out Iran’s exiled crown prince

  23-01-2026 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  The Persian service for President Trump’s overhauled Voice of America (VOA) is censoring coverage of Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who played a central role in stirring up antigovernment protests that rocked the country earlier this month.Three staff members at VOA told The Hill that the adviser overseeing VOA’s Persian-language service, Ali Javanmardi, [...]
  
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• Three armed robbery suspects arrested in Farmington

  23-01-2026 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The Farmington Police Department have arrested three people accused in an armed robbery on January 17, 2026. FPD says officers responded around 2:10 p.m. to a residence on the 1100 block of Smith Lane to reports of an armed robbery. Police say Salvador Sanchez, Alex Arnold and Mykaela Gonzales forcibly entered the residence [...]
  
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• Santa Fe mayor selects appointee for District 2 City Council seat

  23-01-2026 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Mayor Michael J. Garcia has appointed Paul Bustamante to fill the vacant District 2 City Council seat. “I am truly honored to have been selected to fill this seat for the next two years. I pledge to bring forward and work on the issues I have heard about from [...]
  
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• RV reservations for 2026 Balloon Fiesta will open soon

  23-01-2026 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – RV reservations for the 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will open next week. “RVing is a wonderful way to experience Balloon Fiesta,” Julie Morgas Baca, AIBF executive director, stated in a news release.“Being right on site allows our guests to enjoy the magic of Balloon Fiesta from morning mass ascensions to evening glows.” [...]
  
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• Strong winter storm, District Attorney ICE letter, Physician tax credit, Albuquerque food trucks, School salad bars

  23-01-2026 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] Winter storm moving into NM this weekend - A strong winter storm is on track to move into New Mexico starting Friday. The heaviest snow and biggest impacts will be Saturday, especially along and east of the central mountain chain. Rain showers come to the south on Friday morning, [...]
  
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• What's happening in New Mexico January 23-29? Sing-A-Long Broadway and more

  23-01-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from January 23 to 29. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶Roadrunner Food Bank returns with annual ‘Souper Bowl’ fundraiser – To give back to the community, the Roadrunner Food Bank is returning with its annual fundraiser – the “Souper Bowl.” Taking place Saturday, Jan. 31, [...]
  
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• Rain, snow, ice and wind set to hit New Mexico

  23-01-2026 12:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Clouds with spotty rain showers with even spottier freezing rain showers in southern & western areas are accompanied by a temperature divide forming from northeast to southwest. A gusty cold front is starting to move through the Northeast Highlands. Temperatures in the north are starting off in the upper single digits, while [...]
  
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• Rain, ice, snow, cold, & wind set to arrive

  23-01-2026 12:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Clouds with spotty rain showers with even spottier freezing rain showers in southern & western areas, as well as very spotty high-elevation snow showers, are accompanied by a temperature divide forming from northeast to southwest with a gusty cold front starting to move through the Northeast Highlands. Air temperatures in the north [...]
  
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• Lawmakers consider tax break to help with New Mexico's doctor shortage

  23-01-2026 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lawmakers are tackling one of New Mexico's toughest issues this legislative session to attract and keep doctors in the state. Several bills up for debate aim to do just that, including one to give physicians a benefit that no other state offers. "I don't think anyone would argue against the idea that [...]
  
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• Winter storm moving into New Mexico this weekend: latest timing and forecast snow totals

  23-01-2026 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A strong winter storm is still on track to move into New Mexico starting Friday. The heaviest snow and biggest impacts will be Saturday, especially along and east of the central mountain chain. Cold, arctic air will start moving into eastern New Mexico tonight as moisture from a Pacific low-pressure system will [...]
  
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• Pro Football Conference Championship Previews: Inside Sports Scoop

  23-01-2026 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week marks conference championship weekend in pro football. The KRQE team discussed both games including New England vs Denver and Los Angeles vs Seattle. Pro Football is the number one sport in the country, navigating the ins and outs can be difficult. That’s why Santa Ana is giving you an inside track. Welcome [...]
  
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• Wherry Elementary School to resume in-person classes on Friday

  23-01-2026 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools said in-person classes will resume at Wherry Elementary School on Friday. A waterline break at Kirtland Air Force Base forced the school to do remote classes on Thursday. Water was restored late Thursday.
  
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• New Mexico mother charged with child abuse

  23-01-2026 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico mother is facing charges after police said her three-year-old child was seen running in the middle of the street with no shoes. According to court documents, police were called to the Walgreens in Edgewood after two people found the child along Walker Road. The police took the child to [...]
  
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• APD: Juvenile driving minibike injured in crash in northeast Albuquerque

  23-01-2026 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said a juvenile was injured in a crash in northeast Albuquerque. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, they said officers were sent to the area of Edith Blvd. and La Donna Lane. APD said that two juveniles were driving south on Edith on minibikes. Near an intersection, one of [...]
  
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• 1 dead after crash in Texico

  23-01-2026 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Curry County Sheriff's Office said one person is dead following a crash on Wednesday evening in Texico. They said 21-year-old Alec Alderete was headed south on State Street when he failed to stop at an intersection with Wheeler Ave. and collided with a semi-truck. Alderete died on scene. The other [...]
  
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• Bernalillo County District Attorney issues statement to ICE

  23-01-2026 04:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Chicago, ICE enforcement operations have faced criticism across the country. Now, Bernalillo County's top attorney is sending a message to agents if they come to Albuquerque. "We're not going to tolerate anybody who thinks they're above the law because they're not,” said District Attorney Sam Bregman. [...]
  
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• Albuquerque food truck owners frustrated as city cracks down on downtown rules

  23-01-2026 03:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque food truck owners are frustrated as city inspectors crack down on the rules in one part of town. Even late at night, there's no rest for food truck owners like Skylar Wallace and Ivan Estrada Who serves customers downtown one order at a time."It's actually a pretty awesome nightlife down here. [...]
  
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• New Mexico Department of Transportation gears up for coming winter storm

  23-01-2026 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Winter weather could impact travel across the metro this week, and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) said crews are already preparing for potentially several intense days of work ahead. An NMDOT crew leader said his teams are ready to respond as soon as conditions change. The goal is simple: keep [...]
  
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• Lawmakers disagree on bill to prevent ICE from operating detention facilities in New Mexico

  23-01-2026 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Potentially reigning in federal immigration enforcement across New Mexico, state lawmakers are reviewing their options to stop ICE detention facilities from operating in New Mexico. Lawmakers behind the "Immigrant Safety Act", HB 9, say their bill is urgent to protect immigrant communities, while opponents argue the bill will have a negative economic impact in counties where ICE contracts to [...]
  
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• Winter storm moves into New Mexico this weekend. Here's how much snow you could see

  23-01-2026 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A strong winter storm is still on track to move into New Mexico starting Friday. The heaviest snow and biggest impacts will start Saturday. It's been another nice day of weather Thursday across New Mexico with high temperatures 5° to 15° warmer than normal. Colder air has started creeping into northeast New Mexico this evening. [...]
  
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• So cold that trees will explode? Not exactly, expert explains

  23-01-2026 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  It's about to be very cold in parts of the U.S.
  
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• 'Extremely dangerous' squalls could hit some states. Here's what to do if you're stuck in one

  23-01-2026 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  Snow squalls are an intense burst of snowfall and gusty winds that can pop up without much warning. They usually move in and out of an area in less than an hour, according to the National Weather Service, but can be life-threatening if you're caught in one.
  
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• Cold weather can raise your risk of a heart attack: What to know

  23-01-2026 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  The frigid temperatures expected across much of the country in the coming days may pose significant health risks for those who plan to be outdoors.
  
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• Check your email: Impacted Dollar General shoppers alerted to class action settlement

  23-01-2026 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  If you've shopped at Dollar General since 2016, you may qualify.
  
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