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• Albuquerque man convicted after bringing gun to school, causing lockdown

  25-05-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An jury has found an Albuquerque man guilty of bringing a gun to Rio Grande High School in 2022. They convicted Frankie Esquibel of multiple charges, including assaulting a school employee.In April 2022, Esquibel showed up in a staff parking lot at the school, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. School staff says he was a former student who then threatened them and claimed to be armed. The school was plac
  
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• Study shows New Mexico's most-bought Halloween candy is an old favorite

  02-10-2026 00:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Halloween season is here, and the great debate has begun yet again - what's the best candy? For New Mexico, the answer is pretty simple. A study by Instacart took a look at what last year's Halloween orders have to say about each state's candy habits. Some were weirder than [...]
  
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• Albuquerque International Sunport nominated for art award

  01-10-2026 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque International Sunport is asking for your help in getting some national recognition. The Sunport was recently nominated for "Best Airport for Art" in USA Today's Readers' Choice 2026 awards. The Sunport has done extensive work on improving the building through the "Dream of Flight" renovation. They say the airport [...]
  
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• State leaders introduce legislation that would regulate AI in New Mexico

  01-10-2026 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico leaders are proposing new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Representative Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) talked about a bill that would put state regulations on AI companies. Some of the regulations would be related to data centers, transparency, and data privacy. The legislation was made [...]
  
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• NMSP releases video of officer-involved shooting in Mora County

  01-10-2026 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released video by New Mexico State Police shows what officers encountered during a police shooting in Mora County in August. Officers were called to a domestic violence incident involving people in a truck headed north on NM 518 near mile marker 29 in Mora County. According to NMSP, there were [...]
  
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• Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to killing father

  01-10-2026 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman accused of killing her father was back in court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to murder. Albuquerque Police said 28-year-old Summer Coughran told officers she shot her father, 65-year-old Kirk Coughran, at their home near Paradise and Eagle Ranch in January. Summer Coughran claimed her father assaulted her [...]
  
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• Lobos flag flies outside Las Cruces City Hall following Rio Grande Rivalry win

  01-10-2026 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Lobos flag was raised outside Las Cruces City Hall, but make no mistake, it's there on purpose. The raising of the flag comes after The University of New Mexico Lobos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 42-18 during the Rio Grande Rivalry game on Saturday. Before the game, Albuquerque [...]
  
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• VA awards $16.7M grant to create new veterans cemetery in New Mexico

  01-10-2026 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A new veterans cemetery is coming to New Mexico thanks to a nearly $17 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration. The money will establish the Carlsbad State Veterans Cemetery, which will serve more than 5,000 Veterans and their eligible family members of the Carlsbad region in [...]
  
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• Gusty winds, drier weather emerges for Thursday

  01-10-2026 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  After few days of record level moisture, flash flooding and severe storms calmer conditions are slated to arrive. The low-pressure system that contributed to the wet weather, earlier this week, is moving off toward the northeast today. A few spotty to isolated showers are possible across eastern New Mexico and areas of the central mountain [...]
  
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• $2.4M road project to take place on Santa Ana Pueblo

  01-10-2026 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Construction is scheduled to begin Saturday on a $2.4 million improvement project at the intersection of NM 313 and Dove Road on the Santa Ana Pueblo. The Pueblo and the New Mexico Department of Transportation are partnering on the project. NMDOT said the work will widen portions of the roadway and [...]
  
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• 'Someone died today': L.A. school shaken after senior falls to his death on campus

  01-10-2026 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  A student at a high school in Los Angeles died Wednesday after falling from the fourth story of a campus building following an altercation inside a classroom, leaving students, their families and school staff shaken.
  
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• Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian with prejudice

  01-10-2026 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the case against David Hearn with prejudice, writing in a 26-page order that the Olympic canoeist faced a “unique possibility” that the government would attempt to revive the case based on “political pressure” from President Trump.
  
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• Jim Carrey recently married his 'sublime companion' Min Ah, rep says

  01-10-2026 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  Carrey and Ah went public with their relationship at the César Awards in France earlier this year, where Carrey received the Honorary César award.
  
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• Drive thrus are getting faster. This restaurant chain is fastest

  01-10-2026 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  Looking for the fastest fast food experience? A new study may help you decide.
  
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• Nick Saban says NIL 'created an environment with no control, no guardrails'

  01-10-2026 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  "Now you've got transfers that are out of control. You've got salaries that are out of control," Saban said.
  
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• County Road 84 in Santa Fe County damaged by flooding

  01-10-2026 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County Fire Department crews are currently assessing County Road 84 between Dry Creek Road and Lyly Michael Road following damage caused by recent flooding. A photo shared by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office showed a portion of the road collapsed and washed away. Drivers are asked [...]
  
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• Santa Fe International Film Festival returns for 18th year

  01-10-2026 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFIFF) is returning for its 18th year, running October 14 - 19. SFIFF is an Academy Award Qualifying festival and this year's films feature a variety of films. "In Memoriam" directed by Rob Burnett and starring Mar Maron kicks off the festival on opening [...]
  
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• Popejoy celebrates 60th birthday with discounted tickets

  01-10-2026 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Popejoy Hall is celebrating its 60th birthday and the performing arts venue is offering discounted tickets to celebration the occasion. To celebrate its 60th birthday Popejoy is offering tickets for $19.66 for select shows throughout the 2026 - 2027 season. The discounted tickets are only available October 1, while supplies last. [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque offers affordable, family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween

  01-10-2026 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — October is here, and that means Halloween awaits. The City of Albuquerque is offering some different ways to get festive for spooky season this year. “We want families to have as many opportunities as possible to enjoy the holiday season safely and together,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “From community centers and [...]
  
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• Key dates for the 2026 New Mexico General Election

  01-10-2026 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the New Mexico General Election will take place. Multiple elected positions at the federal, state, and county levels will be on the ballot, including governor of New Mexico. Below is a list of important dates shared by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State for the [...]
  
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• New Mexico court to rule on penalties Meta faces in privacy violation case

  01-10-2026 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The First Judicial District Court in New Mexico is set to make a ruling Thursday on the penalties Meta will face. This comes after a jury returned its verdict finding dozens of instances in which Facebook willfully deceived users with claims that the company protects user data and keeps harmful information [...]
  
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• New Mexico attorney asks for $40B penalty against Meta in state case

  01-10-2026 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico is asking a judge for the biggest penalty ever awarded in a court case in the United States to punish Facebook for lying to New Mexicans. The attorney for the State of New Mexico is calling for Facebook's parent company Meta to pay up to $40 [...]
  
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• New Mexico National Guard rescues 2 people from flooding in San Miguel County

  01-10-2026 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of the New Mexico National Guard swift-water rescue team rescued two people stranded atop a submerged pickup truck in Ojitos Fríos Creek in San Miguel County Wednesday night. The two people who were driving a Ford F-150 became stranded on top of the vehicle in hazardous floodwaters near [...]
  
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• Storm aftermath, Governor race, Drier weather, Baldwin lawsuit, Pickleball courts

  01-10-2026 15:18 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Flood damage closes Highway 60 and leaves Magdalena residents facing long detours - Parts of the state are recovering after storms impacted the state. In Socorro County, a damaged bridge left many in Magdalena stranded. The mayor said the route is vital for many people, as it's the [...]
  
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• Albuquerque woman found guilty of 2024 murder, torture of man

  01-10-2026 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A jury found an Albuquerque woman guilty of killing, torturing and beating a man in 2024. Virginia Nicasio was convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal killing of Antonio Taylor. According to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Nicasio was involved in a drug operation and believed Taylor had stolen something [...]
  
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• New pickleball courts open at Ventana Ranch Park

  01-10-2026 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New pickleball courts are open at Ventana Ranch Park in Albuquerque. The city celebrated the opening of eight new courts Wednesday evening, bringing the total to 20 courts at the park. Before the project, six of the parks 12 tennis courts were dual-striped for pickleball, which allowed up to 48 players [...]
  
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• Storms clearing out, gusty and mild weather

  01-10-2026 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Sporadic rain showers, as well as the highest of the northern mountains dealing with a few snow showers, are accompanied by gusty northeasterly winds out east on the backside of our latest storm system. Some areas are also dealing with reduced visibility even though many areas are partially clearing out. Very [...]
  
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• Drier, quieter weather returning to New Mexico

  01-10-2026 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  After a very active and wet stretch of weather over the last two weeks across New Mexico, drier and quieter weather is returning. That stretch of calmer weather will continue through the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta. The heaviest rain has wrapped up across New Mexico with only some light to moderate rain still falling [...]
  
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• New Mexico United suffer second consecutive loss

  01-10-2026 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United suffered a second consecutive loss Wednesday night, losing on the road at FC Tulsa 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored in the 19th minute after Will Wilson sent a block goal attempt back at Kris Shakes. United fought to get back and came close on [...]
  
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• New Mexico gubernatorial candidates share some of their top priorities

  01-10-2026 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the race for governor continues, the two candidates, Democrat Deb Haaland and Republican Gregg Hull, are using these last few weeks to get their message out to voters. KRQE asked both candidates for a debate. Hull agreed, Haaland did not, but KRQE's Jessica Barron sat down with both candidates to ask [...]
  
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