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• Albuquerque mayor, police chief speak on APD's compliance with DOJ reform

  17-05-2024 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is taking a victory lap over the Albuquerque Police Department's compliance with U.S. Department of Justice reform. The latest monitor's report, published on Monday, suggested APD is 96% compliant with more than 200 changes in the court-approved settlement agreement. A judge still needs to sign off on the monitor's recommendation. Expect delays on Bridge Boulevard May 20 through May 22Mayor Tim Keller says it's a big step forward. "It
  
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• Sunnier, hotter weather returns this weekend

  15-06-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Clouds and storms brought some much needed relief from the heat and much needed rain across parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier and hotter weather returns this weekend.Some much needed rain fell across parts of New Mexico today, especially along and north of I-40. The rain and Temperatures have been over 30° cooler today in the northern half of New Mexico, while southern New Mexico is still climbing into the triple-digits. A few isolated storms will continue in eastern New Mexico through Satur
  
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• Numbers show NM True's first campaign in San Francisco is paying off

  15-06-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico is striking gold in 'the Golden State.'"There's now a heavy presence of New Mexico true in California," said New Mexico Tourism Department Communications Director Cody Johnson. After a successful entry into the Los Angeles market in 2021, NM True expanded to the city by the bay.
  "We've noticed a lot of high-value visitation coming from California, so we wanted to increase our investment," said Johnson. New Mexico Brewers Guild’s
  
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• New study shows 11% decrease in Albuquerque metro auto thefts

  15-06-2024 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of fighting to get Albuquerque's auto theft problem under control, a recent study shows that the work has been paying off.
  According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Albuquerque's metro saw an 11% drop in car thefts in 2023. The decrease comes during a push to crack down on auto theft offenders after the city was named the worst for stolen vehicle crimes between 2016 and 2018."It's been a lot of work to get out of the number
  
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• New quarterback provides spark for Duke City Gladiators

  15-06-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Duke City Gladiators have had a rough season thus far. The team is 1-9, but they have a new sense of optimism going down the final stretch.Not only do the Gladiators finish the season with five out of the last six game at home, but a few new players have joined the squad. The list includes former Manzano High standout Jordan Byrd and a new quarterback.Hasan Muhammad-Rogers joined the Gladiators just last week and even got into the team's last game. He cam
  
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• Man facing more charges tied to copper theft in Albuquerque

  15-06-2024 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man awaiting trial for stealing more than $50,000 worth of copper from businesses last year was arraigned on new charges.Brian Robinson pled not guilty to criminal damage and theft of regulated material. ‘One life lost out there is one too many’: Taos leaders discuss safety of Gorge BridgeAccording to the criminal complaint, Robinson and an unnamed man broke into the electrical box at the Transit Center on Central four times in March. It caused
  
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• Disabled dogs abandoned in New Mexico get new wheelchairs

  15-06-2024 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two disabled dogs left to fend for themselves in rural Sandoval County have gotten a second chance at a normal life. While a problem with their legs left them struggling to get around, a generous donation is making a big difference. They are a unique dad and daughter duo that were found abandoned in the desert far north of Rio Rancho earlier this year. Dozer and Kanga are two dogs that animal advocates aren't giving up on as the pair have a unique d
  
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• Bernalillo County, UNMH work together to create new behavioral health crisis center

  15-06-2024 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local leaders are hoping it’s a major step for how Albuquerque deals with those suffering from mental illness and drug addiction. The county cut the ribbon on a long-promised multi-million-dollar project on Friday near Lomas and Girard."Welcome to our new Behavioral Health Crisis Center," said University of New Mexico (UNM) President Garnett Stokes.UNM and Bernalillo County are hoping the Behavioral Health Crisis Center will begin to improve the l
  
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• Former St. Pius Sartan to play in College World Series

  15-06-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque to the University of Incarnate the World in San Antonio, Texas to Kentucky University in Lexington, Grant Smith has had quite the road to Ohama. Now, starting at shortstop for the Wildcats, Smith is living every college baseball player's dream."It has really been everything you could want in a season so far as a player," said Smith. "Punching a ticket to Omaha and then just being here has been a story writing honest
  
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• 'One life lost out there is one too many': Taos leaders discuss safety of Gorge Bridge

  15-06-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a conversation in northern New Mexico for years. Now, after another apparent suicide this week at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos, community leaders said there is a dire need to find a solution to help save lives.“One life lost out there is one too many. It weighs heavy on the community as a whole,” said Taos County Commissioner Darlene Vigil.It's a tourist destination, but it also has a dark history.
  "The Gorge Bridge is def
  
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• Clouds and rain bringing a break from the heat

  15-06-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  Clouds and storms are bringing some much needed relief from the heat across parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier and hotter weather returns this weekend.
  Some much needed rain has been falling across parts of New Mexico today, especially along and north of I-40. Severe storms have also developed in the northeastern part of the state, where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM. Sunny skies have returned to the Rio Grande Valley before another round of storms will move in, then it will
  
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• 1 killed after shooting near Walter St, Coal Ave: APD

  15-06-2024 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a shooting in Albuquerque on Friday. It killed someone, they reported.Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said around 3 p.m., there were reports a man was shot near Walter Street and Coal Ave SE. A victim was located and taken to a hospital, but he passed away on the way there. State auditor says $15K flight was a ‘waste of taxpayer funds’APD's Homicide Unit is looking into the case.
  
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• How does AFR stack up against other fire departments around the country?

  15-06-2024 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – How does Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) stack up against other fire departments around the country? According to a new national report, it's one of the busiest. KRQE News 13 spoke with AFR to find out how the city compares.20 fire academy graduates join Albuquerque Fire Rescue"It's the Firehouse National Run Survey. They do it every year, I think there were like 200 departments that participated," said Lieutenant Jason Fejer, public information officer w
  
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• State charges dropped against suspect in Clovis murders

  15-06-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prosecutors have paused its case against the man accused of murdering two women in a park and taking a child from one of them.Authorities claimed Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis last month.Story continues below
  New Mexico: State auditor says $15K flight was a ‘waste of taxpayer funds’News: Report shows New Mexico schools have chronic absentee problemEvents: What’s happening around New Mexic
  
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• Los Lunas Albertsons location raises thousands for Special Olympics New Mexico

  15-06-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Shoppers at a Los Lunas Albertsons Market raised thousands to help Special Olympics New Mexico.
  The store gave the program a check for more than $25,000, which was raised through customer donations. Oldest McDonald’s in New Mexico hosts grand reopening"We work with several special needs team members. It's always rewarding to see, 'Hey, I was in a bowling competition, and I took third or fourth or even first place.' It's exciting to see that in their face
  
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• Hobbs senior named Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year

  14-06-2024 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Boys Soccer Player of the Year was announced on Friday. This year's honor went to Hobbs senior Franklin Lagos.In his first and only season of high school soccer, the 5-9 midfielder played a crucial role in the Eagles 23-0 state championship season. Lagos finished the year with 16 goals and eight assists. He was the class 5A district 4 player of the year and a first-team all-state selection.“Franklin has the best first touch and t
  
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• New Mexico governor elected as chair of Western Governors' Association

  14-06-2024 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was elected to serve as chair of the Western Governors' Association.The governor was elected to the position during the group's annual meeting in Olympic Valley, California, and will replace Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. The group represents the leaders of the 22 westernmost states and territories. State auditor says $15K flight was a ‘waste of taxpayer funds’Lujan Grisham said her primary initiative will be addre
  
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• Greg Brown, former Lobo basketball player and high school coach, dies

  14-06-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Lobo basketball player, and local high school coach, Greg Brown died in a car crash on Friday. He was 51.Brown played his high school career for the Albuquerque High Bulldogs. He led AHS to a 1990 state championship and was named the New Mexico player of the year. His success with the Bulldogs landed him a spot at New Mexico Junior College, where he once again excelled.Following a successful two years in Hobbs where he was named a junior college All-A
  
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• New Mexico officials look for suspect after argument leads to hit and run

  14-06-2024 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help as they search for a man accused of running someone over.According to the criminal complaint, 22-year-old Fabian Silva got into an argument with another man in southwest Albuquerque earlier this week. CYFD launches new center to keep foster kids from sleeping in officesPolice said Silva drove his car into the other man, running him over. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical c
  
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• Traffic: Parts of I-40 shut down in both directions in northeast Albuquerque

  14-06-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All I-40 eastbound lanes at Carlisle are closed due to police activity Friday around 2:40 p.m., according to NMDOT traffic cams. All I-40 westbound lanes at San Mateo are also closed due to police activity.
  The Albuquerque Police Department and New Mexico State Police are on the scene. Heavy delays are expected. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Click here to view the KRQE Traffic Map.
  
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• Traffic: I-40 shut down in both directions in northeast Albuquerque

  14-06-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All I-40 eastbound lanes at Carlisle are closed due to police activity Friday afternoon, according to NMDOT traffic cams. All I-40 westbound lanes at San Mateo are also closed due to police activity.
  Heavy delays are expected. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. Click here to view the KRQE Traffic Map.
  
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• Traffic: I-40 reopened in both directions in northeast Albuquerque

  14-06-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All I-40 eastbound lanes at Carlisle have been reopened after police activity.Around Friday around 2:40 p.m., according to NMDOT traffic cams, all I-40 westbound lanes at San Mateo were closed due to the activity.
  The Albuquerque Police Department and New Mexico State Police were at the scene, and there were heavy delays.Click here to view the KRQE Traffic Map.
  
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• New Mexico Brewers Guild's newest pint glass celebrates 100 years of Zozobra

  14-06-2024 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Brewers Guild's annual pint glass fundraiser has a twist this year with the incorporation of the New Mexico-based mythological creature Zozobra, also known as Old Man Gloom.The New Mexico Brewers Guild collaborated on the glass with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, which produces the annual Zozobra burning and is celebrating 100 years of Old Man Gloom. "This year being Zozobra, I think these are going to go pretty quickly," Ebbie Edm
  
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• U.S. Forest Service tackling deferred maintenance projects in New Mexico and beyond

  14-06-2024 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is putting millions of dollars towards deferred maintenance projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Key projects are underway in New Mexico.For years, the U.S. Forest Service has been dealing with a backlog of maintenance and land management projects across the nation. The Great American Outdoors Act, which became law in 2020, has helped provide a source of funding to tackle some of those projects. Is New Mexico on track to meet its e
  
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• Kate Middleton expected to make first public appearance since cancer revelation

  14-06-2024 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will attend Trooping the Colour this weekend, her first official public appearance since she announced she had cancer, she said on Instagram Friday.The annual Trooping the Colour is a parade marking the sovereign's birthday that includes more than 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians.
  In her post, Middleton said she was grateful for all the support since her diagnosis and revealed that she will likely appear publicly agai
  
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• Cold-blooded pet may be linked to Salmonella outbreaks, CDC says

  14-06-2024 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that pet bearded dragons might be linked to Salmonella outbreaks in nine states.The CDC said the reptiles can carry Salmonella germs in their droppings evening if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to their bodies and anything they touch.
  Bearded dragons are being blamed for a salmonella outbreak. (Getty)Humans can get sick from touching bearded dragons or anything in their environment fo
  
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• You'll pay the most for coffee in these states, new report finds

  14-06-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The year was 2004. MySpace was the best social media site, movies like ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Spider-Man 2’ were box office hits, and the newly-released Motorola Razr was the hottest piece of tech. You could also walk into a coffee shop and expect to pay less than $3 for a cup of coffee. According to a report by GOBankingRates, the average cost of coffee in 2004 was just $2.15. At some places, it was even less than that — Starbucks made headlines for
  
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• They found what? Ski resort finds odd litter on mountain during cleanup

  14-06-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — After the snow melted in Breckenridge, the Colorado ski resort set out to clean the mountain — but crews found more than just loose mittens and ski poles.
  The Breckenridge Ski Resort told Nexstar's KDVR they sent 200 employees across three peaks to search for discarded items toward the base areas and the lower mountain. After three hours, workers brought back all sorts of litter.Breckenridge found some odd items left at the slopes after the snow melted (Courtesy of Br
  
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• A lingering effect of the pandemic is making traffic worse in these US cities

  14-06-2024 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The pandemic-era days of light traffic on the roads are long gone, a new study from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found.
  Most of the country is back to its pre-COVID levels of congestion and traffic delays, said David Schrank, a senior research scientist and primary author of the Institute's Urban Mobility Report. In some cities, despite having fewer total commuters on the road, things have actually gotten worse when compared to 2019.For one thing, the commute
  
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• KRQE employees give back on Nexstar’s Founders Day of Caring

  14-06-2024 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE and other Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stations celebrated the company's 28th anniversary by giving back to our communities.The annual event known as Founder's Day of Caring celebrates the founding of Nexstar on June 17, 1996. On Founder's Day of Caring, employees across the county help give back to the community by volunteering their time at charities.
  In celebration, KRQE Media Group employees stepped away from their desks to help communities across
  
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