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• Albuquerque city councilors, Woodworkers Association build doghouses for program

  22-05-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Albuquerque city councilors and a local organization lent a hand to Animal Welfare's Community Doghouse program. Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champion each provided $1,500 from their constituent fund to build 30 doghouses for those in need. Albuquerque Public Schools will offer both art and music at elementary schoolsThe Albuquerque Woodworkers Association used wafer board to build them at a lower cost. Animal Welfare says the program has distribu
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Ruidoso wildfires, Emergency declaration, Isolated storms, Proposed changes, Juneteenth closures

  19-06-2024 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Roswell, surrounding areas taking in Ruidoso evacueesCrews contain Bosque fire in southwest AlbuquerqueMotorcyclist dies after crash in northeast AlbuquerqueBernCo commissioners one step closer to picking new county managerFormer UNM golfers selected for 2024 Paris Olympics50 dogs and cats rescued in RuidosoWith Maryland pardons, 2.5 million will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgivenRussia and North Korea sign partnership deal
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• Afternoon storms and strong evening winds around New Mexico

  19-06-2024 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday morning is off to a quiet start, with mostly sunny skies and light breezes. Wednesday will be another hot day for most of the state, but a cold front will move in from the east today through tomorrow.
  The cold front will shift winds in from the southeast, which will cause a change in fire behavior for the wildfires burning in the Ruidoso area, pushing blazes and spotting to the northwest.Forecast Continues Below
  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
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• BCSO: Rio Bravo closed at 2nd St. after body found in road

  19-06-2024 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy's are closing eastbound and westbound Rio Bravo at 2nd St. after a person was found dead in the road.BCSO says deputies are on scene and investigating the incident. No other information is available. The Rio Bravo will remain closed while deputies investigate. This is a developing story.
  
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• Moisture moves into New Mexico through the end of the week

  19-06-2024 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  A wetter pattern develops Wednesday, with monsoon moisture moving in later this week.Winds picked up again in the Sacramento Mountains on Tuesday. While winds won’t be as strong as Monday, gusts up to 35 mph may still be possible. The other big concern is the low relative humidity which was below 10% on Tuesday afternoon. Elsewhere across the state on Tuesday, southwest winds gusted 20 to 35+ mph. Temperatures are climbing into the 90s and 100s for most of the state.Wednesday afternoon wil
  
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• Bernalillo County commissioners one step closer to picking new county manager

  19-06-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The process of selecting a new Bernalillo County County Manager is moving forward after commissioners corrected their violation of the Open Meeting Act. Last week, the New Mexico Department of Justice found that some commissioners improperly discussed the search process through texts and phone calls, violating state transparency laws. Albuquerque city council passes proposal for city charter changesThe DOJ said that to fix the problem, the commission needed
  
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• Bernalillo County commissioners one step closer to finding county manager

  19-06-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The process of selecting a new Bernalillo County County Manager is moving forward after commissioners corrected their violation of the Open Meeting Act. Last week, the New Mexico Department of Justice found that some commissioners improperly discussed the search process through texts and phone calls, violating state transparency laws. Albuquerque city council passes proposal for city charter changesThe DOJ said that to fix the problem, the commission needed
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crash in northeast Albuquerque

  19-06-2024 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says a motorcyclist has died after a crash in northeast Albuquerque. APD says it happened near Monte Vista Blvd. and Marquette Ave and was reported around 8:45 p.m. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue confirms bosque fire in southwest AlbuquerqueThis is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• 50 dogs and cats rescued in Ruidoso

  19-06-2024 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal Humane sent out a team to save pets affected by fires near Ruidoso. The nonprofit shelter said they rescued more than 50 homeless dogs and cats from the Humane Society of Lincoln County in Ruidoso. South Fork Fire burns 15,260 acres near Ruidoso, estimated 500 structures impactedThe dog-focused team is headed to Albuquerque while the cats and kittens have arrived at Animal Humane's Main Campus.
  
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• Albuquerque tennis event to raise money for local non-profit

  19-06-2024 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The tennis community is gathering together to raise funds and awareness for those dealing with depression. A local family recently lost their son to suicide and as a result of the tragedy, the family wanted to honor him by making a difference in Albuquerque by supporting mental health awareness for kids. New exhibition featuring local artists opening at 516 ArtsThe tennis community partnered with Breaking the Silence New Mexico to start the annual event whic
  
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• Southwest offers flights as low as $53 in honor of airline's birthday

  19-06-2024 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it is celebrating 53 years in operation by offering $53 flights for a limited time.To take advantage of the deal, you must book a seat in Southwest's "Wanna Get Away" class by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Thursday, June 20. Airfare includes two free checked bags.Some examples of the $53 one-way fares include:
  Los Angeles (LAX) to PhoenixAustin to Dallas (Love Field)Chicago (Midway) to Minneapolis/St. PaulLas Vegas to San Diego
  Some fares, such as
  
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• ‘The sun was just fiery red,’ Lubbock couple evacuates Ruidoso home while wildfires ravage through village

  19-06-2024 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- When Jim Dailey and his wife learned they had to evacuate their beloved vacation home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, they grabbed their medicine, shoes and a few pieces of clothing. They couldn’t gather much more before they were on their way out of the village along with thousands of others who needed to escape the ravaging wildfires.Story continues below
  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
  Wildfire: Latest on Salt Burn Fire on Mescalero Apache
  
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• Searching for migrants takes deputy into desolate, dangerous ranchlands of South Texas

  19-06-2024 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  BROOKS COUNTY, Texas (Border Report) -- Brooks County Sheriff's Deputy Don White was trudging through a thicket of thorny weeds and downed branches looking for migrants in these remote ranchlands on Monday when he got a call that a body had been found on the other side of the county.It had already taken White several minutes to get into this particular spot, and considerable time driving to the area in his old, beat up Jeep, so he radioed back that he couldn't make it to the body and to send it
  
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• United ready to showcase talent against FC Juarez

  19-06-2024 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is set to host its third-ever international friendly on Wednesday. The black and yellow will welcome FC Juarez to Isotopes Park.Even though the match is a friendly and doesn't impact the team's league record, the club is using the game as an opportunity to show they can compete against a team in Mexico's top division.
  United has lost two of its last three matches and also plans to use the friendly to reevaluate its personnel. Coach Quill ha
  
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• Lobo women's basketball returns for summer workouts

  19-06-2024 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A total of eight players are currently on campus for the Lobo women's basketball team. Six of them are new to the program.This is the second consecutive year that head coach Mike Bradbury has reconstructed the roster in the offseason. After last year's success with a second place finish in the league, Bradbury is confident that he can grind out another turnaround."I mean it's exciting in a way and it's also frustrating in a way," said Bradbury. "You wish it
  
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• Crews contain Bosque fire in southwest Albuquerque

  19-06-2024 03:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bosque fire in southwest Albuquerque has been contained, according to Bernalillo County. The fire started Tuesday, near the Poco Loco River Trail.
  Multiple agencies are responded to the fire and Bernalillo County announced Tuesday night that the fire has been contained. Rio Bravo if back open after being closed Tuesday while crews responded to the fire.
  
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• Bosque fire burns in southwest Albuquerque

  19-06-2024 03:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Fire Rescue has confirmed there is a bosque fire in southwest Albuquerque. Details are limited but they say it is near the Poco Loco River Trail.
  Multiple agencies are responding to the fire and they say they are making significant progress on containment. The Bernalillo Sheriff's Office has shut down eastbound and westbound lanes of Rio Bravo at the river.
  
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• Bernalillo County Fire Rescue confirms bosque fire in southwest Albuquerque

  19-06-2024 03:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Fire Rescue has confirmed there is a bosque fire in southwest Albuquerque. Details are limited but they say it is near the Poco Loco River Trail. The Bernalillo Sheriff's Office has shut down eastbound and westbound lanes of Rio Bravo at the river.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide information as it becomes available.
  
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• Trial begins for Questa father charged under Bennie’s Law

  19-06-2024 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a landmark trial in northern New Mexico where a Questa dad is facing criminal charges accused of letting his teen get his hands on a gun that was used in a deadly shooting.Story continues below
  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
  Wildfire: Latest on Salt Burn Fire on Mescalero Apache Reservation
  Weather: Are summers in New Mexico getting hotter?Podcast: New Mexico’s history of UFO sightings
  This is the first case of its
  
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• Precautionary water advisory issued for Ruidoso, surrounding areas due to wildfires

  19-06-2024 01:42 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for several public water systems located in Lincoln County due to possible contamination related to the wildfires. The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) have issued the advisory.
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  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
  Wildfire: Latest on Salt Burn Fire on Mescaler
  
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• Rain and storm chances increase late this week, bringing fire relief across the state

  19-06-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Breezy and dry weather continues Tuesday afternoon. A wetter pattern develops Wednesday, with monsoon moisture moving in later this week.
  Winds have picked up again down in the Sacramento Mountains Tuesday. While winds won't be as strong as Monday, gusts up to 35 mphmay still be possible. The other big concern is the low relative humidity, below 10% this afternoon. Elsewhere across the state today, southwest winds are gusting 20 to 35+ mph. Temperatures are climbing into the 90s and 100s for mos
  
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• Roswell, surrounding areas taking in Ruidoso evacuees

  19-06-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – With the South Fork Fire forcing the evacuation of the entire Village of Ruidoso, thousands of people are flooding into communities across southeast New Mexico. In Roswell, the city and county have rushed to house as many as possible.Several people News 13 talked to said on Tuesday they had just minutes to grab whatever they could before getting out of town. "Sheriff drove down the street with sirens going and his bullhorn saying you have five minutes to grab ju
  
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• Doña Ana County, NMSU, regional agencies offer assistance to residents affected by fires

  18-06-2024 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County, New Mexico State University and other regional agencies are leading a hand in assisting residents that are being affected by the wildfires in Ruidoso and Mescalero.
  According to a news release by Doña Ana County, Fire Rescue and Animal Control Office staff are on standby for mobilization orders from the State Emergency Operations Center with a team from Las Cruces Fire."The fire disaster affecting Ruidoso and surrounding areas is tragi
  
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• Mescalero, Tularosa community centers accepting South Fork Fire donations

  18-06-2024 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – For those people looking to give a physical donation to those impacted by the South Fork Fire, the Red Cross is referring people to Mescalero and Tularosa Community Centers. Tularosa says they have been receiving donations since seven Tuesday morning and say they will work around the clock to get and distribute what is needed like food, non-perishable items, toiletries, and pet supplies. Salt Fire burns 5,550 acres, evacuations on Mescalero Apache Reservation"We
  
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• Former UNM golfers selected for 2024 Paris Olympics

  18-06-2024 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 Olympic golf roster was released on Tuesday and two former Lobos are in the field. Victor Perez (2011-2014) and Gavin Green (2011-2015) will represent France and Malaysia, respectively.For Perez, 2024 will mark his first Olympic games. The Semeac, France native is the 78th ranked golfer world-wide and comes in at No. 30 on the Olympic roster.
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  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
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• Attention Ruidoso and Alamogordo Viewers: We have lost power to the translator on Buck Mountain

  18-06-2024 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  Attention Ruidoso and Alamogordo viewers: we have lost power to the translator on Buck Mountain, which also services Alamogordo, due to the ongoing wildfire.  There is no timeframe for power restoration as yet.  Please stay informed using the radio or Internet.  We will restore service once power is restored. 
  
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• Otero County Sheriff's Office looking for fugitive wanted on child sex charge

  18-06-2024 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Otero County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding an alleged sex offender who is now considered a fugitive.The Sheriff's Office is working with the New Mexico Probation and Parole Office to find James Martin of Tularosa, New Mexico. Martin is believed to have removed his GPS monitor and fled, the Otero County Sheriff's Office said.James Martin Courtesy of Otero County Sheriff's OfficeJames Martin Courtesy of Otero County Sheriff's OfficeHis las
  
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• Shiprock woman facing 25 years for federal gun charge

  18-06-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Shiprock woman has been charged by indictment with straw purchase of a firearm that was later used in a murder in Gallup. Brittania Navaho, 28, will remain in custody until trial, which has not been scheduled.The indictment states on April 24, Navaho knowingly bought a gun for somebody else, knowing that person wanted to use the gun for a felony-level crime. If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Shi
  
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• Albuquerque firefighters sent to help combat Ruidoso wildfires

  18-06-2024 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As wildfires prompt evacuations near Ruidoso, some of Albuquerque's first responders are working to help limit damage to homes and fight the fires.“The Wildland Division is currently preparing to deploy to the South Fork Fire,” Albuquerque Fire Rescue's (AFR) Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo said in a press release. “We never want to see this type of fire activity so close to inhabited areas. AFR will assist the efforts to contain this fire and
  
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• Las Cruces Police arrest man suspected of shooting, injuring woman

  18-06-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces Police arrested a man suspected of shooting a woman on west Picacho Avenue Saturday night.Christian Cervantes Nieto, 19, is charged with felony counts of shooting at a house or dwelling, aggravated residential burglary and aggravated assault. He also faces three misdemeanor counts of failure to appear.Story continues below
  Wildfire: Latest on South Fork Fire near Ruidoso; evacuations ordered
  Wildfire: Latest on Salt Burn Fire on Mescalero Apache Re
  
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