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• Alpana Adair announces campaign for Albuquerque mayor

  14-04-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another name has been added to the race for Albuquerque's next mayor. Alpana Adair officially kicked off her campaign in the non-partisan race.
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  According to her website, Adai previously worked as a business consul
  
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• Man arrested in multiple Albuquerque rape cases

  28-04-2025 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspected serial rapist is behind bars this evening, with police saying they've linked him to three different rape cases since January 2023. Police arrested 35-year-old Josue Macias Saturday in southwest Albuquerque, after a license plate reader tipped off law enforcement to his location. Albuquerque woman found guilty of 2nd-degree murderAccording to police, three different women reported they were sexually assaulted by a man offering rides at the Downs C
  
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• Santa Fe police seek information in Friday homicide

  28-04-2025 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are asking the public for any information about a recent homicide investigation. Late Friday night, police were called to the area of Agua Fria Street and South Guadalupe.There, they found 49-year-old Alvin Crespin with multiple gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Santa Fe police. Mother and teenage son charged with murder after fatal shooting at Albuquerque apartmentKRQE
  
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• Eddy County officials handle multiple water rescues over weekend

  28-04-2025 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, Eddy County Fire & Rescue, along with the Carlsbad Fire Department, jointly responded to multiple water rescue reports. The first victim was rescued from their truck as it swept along Black River Village Road, shortly before 3:00 a.m. VIDEO: Albuquerque Fire Rescue battles car fire on I-40A second rescue, almost two hours later, took place near Higby Hole Road shortly before 5:00 a.m. All victims were safely removed from the water. No injuri
  
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• Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft

  27-04-2025 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday.Noem's purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys, driver’s license, passport, and Homeland Security badge. The Homeland Security Department said Noem had cash in her purse to pay for gifts, dinner, and other activities fo
  
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• Colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments; here's what they are

  27-04-2025 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - With the Trump administration seeking to cut federal funding for colleges and universities, you might be wondering whether the endowments of these institutions of higher education might be able to fill those gaps. Todd L. Ely, a professor of public administration at the University of Colorado Denver, explains what endowments are and the constraints placed on them.What’s an endowment?Endowments are pools of financial investments that belong to a nonprofit
  
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• 11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

  27-04-2025 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A man drove a vehicle into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others, in what authorities described as a car ramming attack that shook the country ahead of federal elections.The vehicle entered the street at 8:14 p.m. Saturday and struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival, the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post.A Vancouver man was arreste
  
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• What to do and not do if someone is having a stroke

  27-04-2025 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — When it comes to strokes, every second matters. Fast action can save lives and improve recovery.According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, "a stroke can occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain."Here's what you should and shouldn't do if you suspect someone is having a stroke:
  1. Call 911 immediatelyAt the first sign of stroke symptoms, call 911 and tell the dispatcher you suspect a stroke. If you're unsure of th
  
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• Credit card travel hack loopholes: Can you really fly for free?

  27-04-2025 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Travel hackers on social media say you can fly for free, and it all comes down to your credit card points. One popular strategy is known as credit card churning — opening and closing cards to earn sign-up bonuses and rewards. A subreddit dedicated to churning has over 600,000 members. A 2023 survey by The Harris Poll found nearly 40% of Americans have used credit card points or rewards to pay for travel.The global travel credit card market was valued at $16.4
  
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• Costco’s Kirkland is still trying to get into this category, CEO says

  27-04-2025 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Food, paper products, eyewear, cleaning supplies, clothing, tires, pet products, health and beauty goods, coffee, gasoline, and even high-quality wine — there is almost no section in your local Costco that is without a Kirkland Signature alternative. There is, however, one category that Kirkland Signature hasn’t been able to crack into, despite Costco’s CEO hoping it would. What is Kirkland Signature?Costco introduced the Kirkland Signature label in
  
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• Chili's changed its most popular burger and no one noticed, CEO says

  27-04-2025 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Chili's made a subtle change to its most popular burger that saved the company a not-so-subtle sum of money, the restaurant chain's top executive said.
  CEO Kevin Hochman revealed the change in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal as he outlined how Chili's is bucking industry trends, bringing in more customers and considering expansion as competitors close locations.
  A key part of the company's strategy, Hochman said, is paying attention to the bottom line. They've m
  
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• 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jiggly Caliente dies after infection, amputation

  27-04-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Bianca Castro, better known as drag performer Jiggly Caliente, has died.Castro’s family announced that she died Sunday morning.Castro recently underwent surgery and had most of her leg amputated following a “severe infection”, family members said.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 15: Jiggly Caliente attends 'RuPaul's DragCon' at Los Angeles Convention Center on May 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/FilmMagic)After
  
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• The White House has a rarely seen swimming pool. Here's where it is

  27-04-2025 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As he’s made very apparent during his time in office, our current president loves to unwind with a round of golf. But he could easily ditch the clubs and take a dip in the White House’s very own swimming pool, if the mood should strike.The White House’s current swimming pool, just south of the West Wing on the South Lawn, was built at the behest of President Gerald Ford. Ford, who loved swimming, reportedly lamented the lack of a pool at the White House almost
  
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• APS students 'Spring Into Action' through district-wide food drive

  27-04-2025 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  APS students sprang into action on Saturday morning to help the nearly 4,000 students in need of food within the district through a food drive. APSstudents are showing up for their fellow classmates to answer a call to action for those who fall under the McKinney-Vento Act.From sunrise to sunset, students are collecting ready-to-eat, non-perishable items for unhoused students. The McKinney-Vento Program offers services to homeless children and their fa
  
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• Fire threat returns as strong winds move into New Mexico

  27-04-2025 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  Stronger winds move in this afternoon, bringing in dry air across all of New Mexico. Southwest winds could gust as high as 40 to 65 mph across the state, causing another very high fire danger. Areas of blowing dust are also possible.Winds will slowly die down through early parts of the week as high temperatures return closer to average for this time of year. Temperatures will start warming again Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return to New Mexico starting Wednesday as well, with h
  
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• A crime spree killer's dramatic attempt to escape from jail; New Mexico Crime Files

  27-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Crime Files is a new weekly KRQE Digital Show. Each week, KRQE News 13 anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the notorious, the unforgettable, and the unbelievable crime stories from the Land of Enchantment. The answer to the question “Where are they now?” is addressed in each episode.
  In the inaugural episode, Dean Staley and Jessica Garate cover the Damian Herrera case. Herrera shot and killed five people in northern New Me
  
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• Lobo basketball adds versatile guard/forward

  27-04-2025 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team picked up another player on Saturday. Division II transfer Luke Haupt announced his commitment to New Mexico on Instagram.The 6-7 guard/forward comes to New Mexico from Point Loma Nazarene in San Diego. This past season, Haupt averaged 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He also finished 6th in his conference with 92 total assists.With the addition of Haupt, there are now nine players committed to play for the Lobos next sea
  
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• Federal student financial assistance programs in jeopardy, AFT reacts

  27-04-2025 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several federal student financial assistance programs are in jeopardy after recent federal funding cuts to the Department of Education. Teachers said it's a move that's making it even harder to repay their student loans.“Saving on a Valuable Education," better known as the SAVE plan, is one of those programs in hot water. Earlier today, members of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico explained how they're navigating the confusion surrounding th
  
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• Warmer and windier Sunday

  27-04-2025 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Strong storms moved across eastern New Mexico this afternoon with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings. These storms are continuing to move eastward this evening and out of the state. The western half of New Mexico saw windier weather move in.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woma
  
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• Pair of New Mexicans sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

  27-04-2025 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While they didn't hear their names called during the NFL draft, two players who played their high school ball in New Mexico found their way on to NFL rosters. Former Cleveland Storm standout Tre Watson is joining the Kansas City Chiefs and La Cueva's Connor O'Toole is going to the Seattle Seahawks.Watson originally began his collegiate career at Fresno State before transferring to Texas A&M for his senior year. During his four-year collegiate career, the
  
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• United wins first match of Jägermeister Cup

  27-04-2025 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United played its first-ever match in the USL Jägermeister Cup on Saturday. Against USL League One foe Union Omaha, the black and yellow came out with a 2-0 victory.United had one of its most aggressive attacking nights of the season. The club finished the match with a season high in expected goals (3.77), shots (18) and shots on goal (12)."Overall, again a shutout, another strong performance, and look I think you come into these situations w
  
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• Albuquerque neighbor unveils new 'little library' in northeast heights area

  27-04-2025 05:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a small addition to a northeast neighborhood, but residents in the area are hopeful their new "little library" will have a big impact. For one enthusiastic neighbor, they say it's a way to encourage children in the area to read more."I am a firm believer that if a child can read, [they] will succeed," said Pat Mallory, an Albuquerque resident. "That's an old saying, but it's a true saying."Mallory is a long-time Albuquerque resident and hopes this
  
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• Deadly stabbing under investigation in NW Albuquerque

  27-04-2025 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened in the area of Rosemont and 1st St. NW, north of Mountain.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recognize t
  
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• Gun-totting Mexican soldiers allegedly enter US soil, surround couple in New Mexico

  27-04-2025 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A heavily armed 18-man Mexican army patrol allegedly crossed into U.S. soil this week and surrounded two Americans exploring a trail in the Bootheel of New Mexico.Abbey Carpenter and James Holeman used a camera and a cellphone to record the Monday encounter south of Hachita, New Mexico, and shared photos and videos with Border Report.Volunteers, clergy memorialize human remains found in New Mexico desert
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• Gun-toting Mexican soldiers allegedly enter US soil, surround couple in New Mexico

  27-04-2025 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A heavily armed 18-man Mexican army patrol allegedly crossed into U.S. soil this week and surrounded two Americans exploring a trail in the Bootheel of New Mexico.Abbey Carpenter and James Holeman used a camera and a cellphone to record the Monday encounter south of Hachita, New Mexico, and shared photos and videos with Border Report. Volunteers, clergy memorialize human remains found in New Mexico desertThe two members of Battalion Search and Rescue &ndash
  
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• Syracuse grieves the passing of NFL icon Raymond Seals

  27-04-2025 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)—The Central New York community is mourning the loss of Henniger High graduate, later to become the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive lineman, Raymond Bernard Seals, who passed away on April 5, 2025. In honor of his service to the Syracuse community, Seals was remembered in a memorial service that reflected the impact he had on those who knew him.The service was filled with tributes, stories, and memories of Seals, who was a man of sheer determination and a work
  
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• Strong winds and increasing fire threat for Sunday

  27-04-2025 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Strong storms have been moving across eastern New Mexico this afternoon with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings. These storms are continuing to move eastward this evening. The western half of New Mexico has seen windier weather move in, and with that, a high fire danger.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the
  
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• Gathering of Nations 2025 Day 2

  27-04-2025 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year's Gathering of Nations is on its second day Saturday, with tribes from all across the state coming together to celebrate their cultures. One of Saturday's highlights was the horse and rider regalia parade. Q&A released on potential changes coming to New Mexico State Fairgrounds"Throughout Indian Country, they tell us that our horse is part of us, it's part of our history. It became so much a part of us that we adopt them as our brothers, as our
  
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• CABQ now giving First Guaranteed Income payments to families

  27-04-2025 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Struggling families in the metro are getting a helping hand from the city. This past week, families participating in the Guaranteed Basic Income Program got $750.They will be getting that payment monthly. The city says the GBI program serves as a vital lifeline for families experiencing financial instability. UNM holds drug take back day at WalgreensIn a statement Saturday, Mayor Tim Keller said, "We're putting dollars directly into the hands of our resident
  
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• Roswell firefighter named Firefighter of the Year

  27-04-2025 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters from across the state were honored for their outstanding public service Saturday, and the bravery of one firefighter earned him a special distinction. The American Lung Association and AT&T recognized Roswell Firefighter Brand Sturza, naming him as the Firefighter of the Year. ‘The platform has become obsolete’: Albuquerque Fire Rescue ditches PulsePoint appThey say he embodies loyalty, dedication, and leadership. Sturza was esse
  
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