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• Aerial seeding and mulching to begin on wildfire burn scar

  12-08-2022 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest Burned Area Emergency Response team is beginning aerial seeding and mulching on August 14. This operation will take place in the south-central part of the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon Fire burn scar. In New Mexico, there’s not enough water for everyoneSNSF says the seeding and mulching will help soak up rainfall and help stabilize hillsides and reduce post-fire runoff and erosion. They say the mulch will help protect seeds and lead t
  
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• Search ongoing for Santa Fe man suspected of using homemade raft on Colorado River in Grand Canyon 

  25-04-2024 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Park Service is searching for a man from Santa Fe, New Mexico, who went missing at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.The NPS said a champagne 2001 Toyota Tacoma belonging to Thomas L. Robison, 58, was found abandoned at Lees Ferry, within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, on April 21. Officials believe Robison may have attempted to travel down the Colorado River with his Welsh corgi on a self-made wooden raft. NMSP: Santa Fe Police inv
  
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• Protests erupt at colleges across the country

  25-04-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators are intensifying.The protests on college campuses are now getting the attention of some top lawmakers on Capitol Hill.House Speaker Mike Johnson received a mixed reaction Wednesday at Columbia University where he condemned the ongoing student protests against the war in Gaza. He was drowned out by boos."Enjoy your free speech,” Johnson said.During Johnson’s speech Wednesday, he called on the school's pres
  
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• Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction is overturned in New York

  25-04-2024 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: OMA complaints, Prom performance, Cooler and windy, Lifeguard program, Street Cat Hub

  25-04-2024 15:19 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  NMSP: Santa Fe Police involved in shootingDozens of New Mexico school districts and charter schools sue over 180-day ruleSentence dismissed for New Mexico man who killed his fatherAthlete from New Mexico will carry the torch for the upcoming Special OlympicsNM border issues could be sticking point in upcoming special lawmaking sessionUNM launching AI-enhanced pilot program this summerColleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremon
  
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• Windy weather with some showers and cooler temperatures

  25-04-2024 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday morning is off to a cooler, clear and calm start. Sunshine is expected statewide until midday, and then more clouds and showers will build into northwest New Mexico. There will be a chance for showers and storms in the west mountains, Four Corners and northern mountains, but the rest of the state will stay dry.Forecast Continues Below
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• NMDOJ investigating complaints about Bernalillo County Commission

  25-04-2024 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is investigating claims that the Bernalillo County Commission violated meeting rules. This comes after a commission meeting when the board passed a resolution outlining a new county commissioner selection process.UNMH Lifeguard program expands fleet to help respond to more callsCommissioner Steven Michael Quezada ended up walking out of that meeting, claiming he and commissioner Walt Benson had no say in the process. The
  
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• Colleges nationwide turn to police to quell pro-Palestine protests as commencement ceremonies near

  25-04-2024 13:39 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests.While grappling with growing protests from coast to coast, schools have the added pressure of May commencement ceremonies. At Columbia University in New York, students defiantly er
  
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• Strong winds, blowing dust, high fire danger develops Thursday afternoon

  25-04-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  High winds return Thursday afternoon with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Another storm will bring more winds, but a better chance for rain on Saturday.
  It was another warm day Wednesday all across New Mexico, but cloud cover kept temperatures a few degrees cooler than the near-record warmth we had on Tuesday. The clouds will be clearing out tonight with more mild temperatures overnight. Winds will begin picking up Thursday morning as our next storm system moves into the state. By Thursday afternoo
  
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• Albuquerque nonprofit that neuters stray cats hopes to expand operation

  25-04-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a problem across Albuquerque: stray cats roaming the neighborhoods and populating. One non-profit's mission to reduce the number of unfixed cats is hoping to expand its operations and is seeking the public's help.
  For Jayne Sage, Wednesdays look like this. "We're heading to a mobile home park over at Wyoming," she said. Once there, she releases stray cats that live there after spaying and neutering them. She's been doing this work since 2001 and founded
  
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• Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down

  25-04-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Anthony Fauci, former chief medical advisor to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government work at the end of 2022.
  Subcommittee Chair Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced the hearing on Wednesday. Fauci had committed to testify late last year along with agreeing to two days of interviews which took place in January.The closed-door
  
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• Dozens of New Mexico school districts and charter schools sue over 180-day rule

  25-04-2024 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than 50 school districts and charter schools are bringing a lawsuit against the state over a new rule requiring a 180-day school year. The state's Superintendent's Association says more are signing on.UNM launching AI-enhanced pilot program this summerThe suit claims the requirement of 180 instructional days conflicts with the state's rules allowing districts to opt for four-day school weeks. Superintendents say districts budgeted for four-day weeks will face
  
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• Giuliani, Meadows charged in Arizona ‘fake elector’ indictment

  25-04-2024 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  An Arizona grand jury handed up felony charges against Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other prominent Trump allies for allegedly attempting to prevent the lawful transfer of power from then-President Trump to Joe Biden.Seven Trump aides were charged alongside 11 pro-Trump Arizona Republicans who signed documents purporting to be the state’s valid electors in 2020.Story continues below
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• Westside Community Center gets upgrades ahead of South Valley Pride Day

  25-04-2024 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Westside Community Center in Albuquerque is finally ready for this year's South Valley Pride Day after some much-needed improvements. The center's park, near Iselta and Atrisco, has new additions including covers on their playground, new grass, and a new stage for community events.City of Albuquerque hosting annual Spring into Summer event"A whole community together is more powerful and more, kind of conducive of doing positive things. That's why we cele
  
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• Athlete from New Mexico will carry the torch for the upcoming Special Olympics

  25-04-2024 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An athlete from New Mexico will have the honor of carrying the torch for the upcoming Special Olympics. Shelby Peterson participated in the New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run earlier this month and was chosen to participate in the Special Olympics World Winter Games happening in March 2025. City of Albuquerque hosting annual Spring into Summer eventShe is the first Native American female from the state to participate in the games. Training begins on Thursday
  
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• Angry parents question how dancer was invited to perform for Atrisco Heritage High School prom

  25-04-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's Note: The performer in this story spoke to KRQE News 13 over the phone, he said he was not hired for the prom but did not elaborate further.Angry parents are wondering what school officials were thinking when they invited a provocative dancer to perform at the school's prom. The video began circulating online this weekend and parents are demanding answers from school authorities. Atrisco Heritage Academy High School's senior prom was last Satur
  
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• Angry parents question how dancer was hired for Atrisco Heritage High School prom

  25-04-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Angry parents are wondering what school officials were thinking when they hired a provocative dancer to perform at the school's prom. The video began circulating online this weekend and parents are demanding answers from school authorities. Atrisco Heritage Academy High School's senior prom was last Saturday at the Kiva Auditorium Convention Center and parents were shocked to see who was performing at the event. Parents told KRQE News 13 it was hig
  
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• 40-60 mph wind gusts possible Thursday afternoon

  25-04-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  High winds return Thursday afternoon with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Another storm will bring more winds, but a better chance for rain on Saturday.
  It's another warm day Wednesday all across New Mexico, but cloud cover streaming in is keeping temperatures a few degrees cooler than the near-record warmth we had on Tuesday. The clouds will be clearing out tonight with more mild temperatures overnight. Winds will begin picking up Thursday morning as our next storm system moves into the state. By
  
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• UNMH Lifeguard program expands fleet to help respond to more calls

  25-04-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A decades-long program out of the University of New Mexico Hospital is expanding in hopes of saving more lives across the state. "Lifeguard is the University of New Mexico Hospital's critical care transport program we have airplanes, helicopters, and ground ambulances," said Lifeguard Program Director, Margaret O'Donnell.For the past 40 years, the Lifeguard Program at UNMH has been serving the entire state of New Mexico, getting critical care patients to and
  
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• New Mexico border issues could be sticking point in upcoming special lawmaking session

  25-04-2024 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers will gather in July for a special lawmaking session. Democratic leaders say they plan on using the time to work on ideas like a panhandling bill, but some Republicans have different hopes for the session."The failure of the government to secure our southern border is the number one issue for my constituents," New Mexico House Republican Leader Rod Montoya (R-San Juan) said in an email to the press. Albuquerque woman headed to prison
  
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• National Enquirer’s David Pecker testifies in Trump trial: 5 takeaways

  25-04-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump’s trial was dominated on Tuesday by the testimony of former magazine executive David Pecker.Pecker was previously the publisher of the National Enquirer tabloid. In that role, he engaged in the unusual practice of “catch and kill” — in essence securing the rights to publish a story in order to quash it.Pecker testified he did this to assist Trump.Story continues below
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• Pro-Palestine protests: What are college students demanding?

  25-04-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools: Stop doing business with Israel — or any companies that support its ongoing war in Gaza.The demand has its roots in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, a decades-old campaign against Israel's policies toward the Palestinians. The movement has taken on new strength as the Israel-Hamas war surpasses the six-month mark and stories of suffer
  
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• Chicago's beloved 'Rat Hole' removed — but it may not be gone forever

  25-04-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — The infamous "Chicago Rat Hole" — which once served as a place of urban wonderment and, for one couple, matrimony — has officially been removed.City crews were captured removing the slab of concrete, fully intact with the rodent-shaped hole imprinted in it, around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.Story continues below
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• Hamas releases hostage video showing well-known Israeli-American

  25-04-2024 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.The video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, and its release ignited new protests in Jerusalem calling on the government to do more to secure the captives' release.In the video, Goldberg-Polin accused Israel’s govern
  
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• Fifth arrest made in connection to murdered Kansas moms

  25-04-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KSNW) — A fifth person has been arrested in connection to the murders of Kansas moms Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler.According to the Oklahoma state court records, an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, April 24, for Paul Grice, 31, on suspicion of two counts of murder in the first degree, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree.During an interview, Grice admitted that he was a part of the planning, killing and s
  
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• Mitchell Parker making the most of MLB starts

  25-04-2024 00:33 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mitchell Parker has been dominant for much of his baseball career. From throwing a perfect game against La Cueva as a sophomore in high school, to striking out major leaguers like Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve eight years later, the former Manzano High School standout has always kept his cool on the mound.Story continues below
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• Florida man says mother's ashes returned to mailbox after car stolen

  25-04-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man said his custom car was stolen while he was asleep on Monday, and the vehicle contained something irreplaceable: his mother's ashes.Larry Carter Jr. told Nexstar's WFLA that he can't believe he slept through it all. He believes someone broke into his 2023 limited-edition Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak and rolled the vehicle out of his Winter Haven neighborhood before starting the engine.
  "I ain't hear no horn, nothing. Car didn't crank.
  
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• UNM launching AI-enhanced pilot program this summer

  25-04-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is launching a pilot program this summer that will instructors and students better understand and use artificial intelligence. The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences will offer the eight-week course from June through July. UNM business students place in top 5 during sales competitionThe classes will provide students and faculty with the tools needed to help develop pAI and open educational resources at the
  
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• NMSP: Santa Fe Police involved in shooting

  24-04-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department on Wednesday. State police said the suspect was shot and was taken to the hospital. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office seeks community’s help in death investigationThe incident happened at Harrison Road and Cerrillos Road, and officers are "ok," according to the post made by NMSP.This is a developing story that will be updated.
  
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• Lobo women's basketball adds trio of transfers

  24-04-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been a roster turnover kind of off-season for the Lobo women's basketball team. After multiple key departures including Aniyah Augmon, Nyah Wilson, Paula Reus and others, UNM announced three new incoming players on Wednesday. Lobo baseball bats get hot at Texas TechThe team announced the signing of 6-3 forward/center Clarissa Craig, 6-1 forward Amhyia Moreland and 5-9 guard Destinee Hooks. All three come to Albuquerque as transfers, with Craig and Mor
  
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