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• APS Protest: more from local players and parents on Sunday

  22-02-2021 13:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of peaceful protestors gathered at the Albuquerque Public Schools building on Sunday afternoon. Their message was "Let Them Play" as players, coaches, parents and more were not happy with the APS Boards decision to keep schooling in remote learning, which is preventing sports from being played this spring.APS athletes protest school board’s decision to continue online learning
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• Showers move into the Metro Thursday morning, more storms in the afternoon

  16-05-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms will continue overnight, with more storms on the way by Thursday afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall and severe weather are possible with some storms.It was an even more active day across most of New Mexico Wednesday. A few showers and a couple thunderstorms continue tonight even. High-resolution forecast models have been consistent on a round of showers and storms developing in central New Mexico and the Albuquerque Metro by mid-Thursday morning.
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• NMAA issues VVHS baseball strike after Monday night incident

  16-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was shocking video of a heated exchange at a high school state championship baseball game. Now, the New Mexico Activities Association has ruled against the Volcano Vista Hawks for the incident.  Story continues below
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• Albuquerque Sign Language Academy getting ready to break ground on facility

  16-05-2024 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a multi-million dollar facility meant to keep New Mexico at the forefront of education for deaf and hard of hearing students. Soon, an empty lot just north of Osuna and Edith will turn into a new, 60,000-thousand-square-foot facility for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy."There's no one in the country doing the work we're doing in regard to serving deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing kids and special needs kids in the same inclusive environment," sai
  
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• New Mexico AG sues Second Judicial Court over refusal to release GPS monitoring records

  16-05-2024 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Second Judicial District Court after the court refused to release public records to KRQE News 13. Investigative Reporter Larry Barker initially submitted a request to the Second Judicial District Court for GPS data to investigate the effectiveness of pretrial services GPS monitoring.Prosecutors ask judge to reconsider release of Albuquerque shooting suspectWhile his request
  
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• Lawsuit claims CYFD did not do enough to protect special needs teen who died

  16-05-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was 2022 when Dora Espinoza arrived at the University of New Mexico Hospital with her 16-year-old daughter with special needs. At that point, the teen was already dead.
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• Clovis kidnapping and double murder suspect carjacked Uber driver at gunpoint

  16-05-2024 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- A federal complaint obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Wednesday revealed three witnesses saw the vehicle that 26-year-old Alek Collins drove to a Clovis park when he was accused of kidnapping a baby, killing two women and injuring a child in a shooting.Police responded to Ned Houk Park on May 3. CPD said Samantha "Harley" Cisneros and Taryn Allen, both 23, of Texico, were found dead outside a minivan with "multiple" gunshot wounds.
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• Prosecutors ask judge to reconsider release of Albuquerque shooting suspect

  16-05-2024 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office told KRQE News 13 that they have filed a motion asking a judge to reconsider the release of the suspect in a graduation shooting. Cristian Bencomo is accused of shooting his stepmother in the neck at the Albuquerque Convention Center last week. Hobbs man sentenced to 54 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriendDuring a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Emetrio Rudolpho denied the state's motion to keep him locke
  
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• Archbishop of Santa Fe calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War

  16-05-2024 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group led by the Archbishop of Santa Fe has requested an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. A coalition of faith-based members of the community represented by Archbishop John Wester of the Santa Fe Diocese called for in-depth documentation of possible Israeli war crimes regarding the war in Gaza. Protestors removed from University of New Mexico campusIn front of the Deminici Federal Courthouse in downtown Albuquerque, speakers addressed the destr
  
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• Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart faces 5th civil lawsuit

  16-05-2024 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A fifth civil lawsuit has been filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart and is alleging violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act, according to court documents obtained by KTSM.
  The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, April 30 and lists Obed Marte, and Perri Marte as the plaintiffs, who were both formerly employed at DASO.
  Both Obed and Perri Marte are seeking damages based on retaliation for participating in union activities and for refusing to parti
  
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• City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreation

  16-05-2024 03:13 via krqe.com
  
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  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With temperatures rising along with spring runoff more people are expected on a faster moving Rio Grande. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says ev
  
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• Full speed ahead for the new electric shuttle at the ABQ BioPark

  16-05-2024 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a long time coming after plans for an ABQ BioPark shuttle got derailed for several years due to mechanical issues. News 13 got a roundtrip look at the park's latest addition: their new electric shuttle.
  It's full speed ahead for the ABQ BioPark's newest ride: "We are standing at the Zoo's Shuttle Station and this is the stop where guests can get on and hop a ride on our electric shuttle and travel all the way over to the aquarium and the botanic ga
  
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• Former Lobo player, Sandia coach named Albuquerque Academy head coach

  16-05-2024 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Academy has named its newest head boys basketball coach. It is a familiar face to the local basketball community, as former Lobo player and Sandia High head coach, Alvin Broussard, is now set to lead the Chargers. St. Michael’s names new boys basketball coach"I can't wait, it feels like it's been an eternity, being away from the game," said Broussard. "Fortunately I've been able to watch some games and still be connected. I think teams are
  
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• St. Michael's names new boys basketball coach

  16-05-2024 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new era of Horsemen basketball is set to begin. St. Michael's announced the hiring of former Clayton coach Dakota Montoya on Wednesday. Lobo golf clinches spot in NCAA championship"We are delighted to welcome Coach Dakota Montoya to the St. Michael's family," said Joshua Grine at St. Michael's High School. "His proven track record, combined with his passion for the game and commitment to developing student-athletes, make him the ideal candidate to lead our ba
  
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• VIDEO: Police pursue man accused of stealing Taos County Sheriff's Office unit

  16-05-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police footage shows a dangerous police chase through Northern New Mexico where an officer had to use his own vehicle to stop a Georgia man accused of stealing a truck from a sheriff's office.Story continues below
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• 'Unbelievable': Man pulls teens from burning car outside his Rhode Island home

  16-05-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Island man said he couldn't believe his eyes when he opened the door and saw two severely damaged cars in front of his house Monday night."We heard a couple of bangs and some popping sounds, then the lights went out," Peter Rocha told Nexstar's WPRI. "It was just unbelievable, and it was literally so close to home."Rocha, who lives in East Providence, said he immediately sprung into action as soon as he saw flames "kicking up" around one of the vehicl
  
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• Rain continues overnight, with stronger storms Thursday afternoon

  16-05-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms will continue overnight, with more storms on the way by Thursday afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall and severe weather are possible with some storms.It's an even more active day across most of New Mexico Wednesday. The exceptions are far northwest New Mexico and the southern parts of the state. The rest of New Mexico is again seeing scattered showers and thunderstorms, with more of that rain actually making it down to the ground today. Showers and some storms will continue even
  
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• Throw out COVID-19 tests made by Cue Health, FDA warns

  16-05-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use COVID-19 tests that were manufactured by a California-based health care company.Cue Health, headquartered in San Diego, received emergency use FDA authorization for two COVID-19 tests early in the pandemic to help people detect if they were infected with the virus.The first test, intended for use in health care settings, was authorized on June 10, 2020. The at-home and over-the-counter test received autho
  
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• Amazon volunteers build beds for Westside Emergency Housing Center

  16-05-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Westside Emergency Housing Center in Albuquerque received help assembling new beds. 26 volunteers from Amazon's distribution warehouse built 60 beds as part of phase one of the center's renovation plan. The housing center has already started those renevations. Debt-buying company coming to Albuquerque, promising 200 jobsThe newly built beds were purchased with money from Bernalillo County. "We've had the commitment both from the administration and the co
  
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• New plan to protect wilderness around Taos Gorge could impact balloon flights

  16-05-2024 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The feds are considering a new plan to protect wilderness around the Taos Gorge but that proposal is also raising red flags in the ballooning community as some think the plan might get cut out of crucial access."The hot air balloon flight in this area is one of the most unique flights in the world," said owner and pilot of Rio Grande Balloons Sol Lothe.Story continues below
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• Lobo golf clinches spot in NCAA championship

  16-05-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's golf team is NCAA championship-bound. UNM clinched its spot on Wednesday with a fifth-place finish in the West Lafayette Regional. Georgia Tech forward transfers to UNMDuring the three-round event, the Lobos finished two-under par as a team. Bastien Amat led the Lobos individually at six-under, while Matthew Watkins also shot under par at -3. Both Amat (2) and Watkins (10) finished in the top-ten as individuals."This team is good," said coach
  
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• Comcast invests $150M to expand broadband service into Rio Rancho

  15-05-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho city leaders gathered around the ceremonial scissors on Wednesday to celebrate Comcast and the company's $150 million dollar investment to expand broadband services into the city. Officials break ground on pipeline to bring fresh water to To’hajiileeMayor Greggory Hull says while it is exciting, residents will need to be patient. "We're very excited, but we know it's going to be a few years. There will be some bumps along the way as we get th
  
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• Comcast investing $150M to expand broadband service into Rio Rancho

  15-05-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho city leaders gathered around the ceremonial scissors on Wednesday to celebrate Comcast and the company's $150 million dollar investment to expand broadband services into the city. Officials break ground on pipeline to bring fresh water to To’hajiileeMayor Greggory Hull says while it is exciting, residents will need to be patient. "We're very excited, but we know it's going to be a few years. There will be some bumps along the way as we get th
  
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• Meow Wolf announces more details about Los Angeles venue

  15-05-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  Meow Wolf has announced more details regarding its Los Angeles-based exhibition.On Tuesday, the company announced that its latest exhibition will be located in a portion of what is currently the Cinemark complex at Howard Hughes L.A.The rest of the multiplex is expected to remain open to moviegoers, a company spokesperson told the L.A. Times.Story continues below
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• Hobbs man sentenced to 54 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

  15-05-2024 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Hobbs man who killed his pregnant girlfriend and shot her two-year-old daughter will spend more than 50 years behind bars. In September 2021, Steven Samreth shot and killed his girlfriend with two small children at the Avalon Cove Apartments. Police say one of the children, who survived, was also found with a gunshot wound to the face.Man accused of shooting stepmom at Albuquerque graduation ceremony put on house arrestAfter the shooting, Samreth turned the gun
  
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• Debt-buying company coming to Albuquerque, promising 200 jobs

  15-05-2024 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance says Spring Oaks Capital, LLC is coming to New Mexico. The Virginia-based company collects debts from consumers.“Spring Oaks Capital’s decision to expand in Albuquerque and create new jobs in our community is another step forward for Albuquerque,” the city's Economic Development Director Max Gruner said in a press release. “These new job opportunities will help support local families and prov
  
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• Officials break ground on pipeline to bring fresh water to To'hajiilee

  15-05-2024 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  TOHAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction has begun to bring Navajo Nation water to To'hajiilee. The groundbreaking for the 7.5-mile pipeline connecting To'hajilee to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility's system was held on Wednesday.Valles Caldera backcountry route reopens for 2024Right now, the reservation has six community water wells with only one functioning but the new pipeline will now help bring fresh water owned by the Navajo Nation to the community. "It is the reali
  
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• Police arrest man accused in shooting prior to APD Chief's crash

  15-05-2024 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Mountjoy, the suspect accused in a shooting prior to a crash involving APD Chief Harold Medina.‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new seriesIn February, Chief Medina was involved in a crash where he said he and his wife were in an unmarked car next to where a fight broke out. After seeing a gun, Medina says he sped off to avoid being in the li
  
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• Forest road near Cuba, New Mexico closed for elk calving

  15-05-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  CUBA, N.M. (KRQE) – Spring brings the annual calving season for elk in New Mexico. To protect the animals, forest officials are closing Forest Road 69.The road reaches into the Santa Fe National Forest. It will be closed to all vehicles from May 15 to June 30. New Mexico putting $1.9 million towards recreation upgrades“Visitors can still walk in the area, but we ask you to be respectful around our elk during this critical herd-sustaining process,” Cuba District Ranger
  
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• Showers, storms, and cooler temperatures are on the way

  15-05-2024 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system is currently approaching the state, bringing more upper level moisture. Similar to yesterday, showers and storms will develop over the high terrain but much of the rain in the valley's and lower elevations will evaporate before reaching the ground. The only exception is far northeastern New Mexico where strong to severe storms are currently moving east off the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Large hail and damaging winds will be a concern through 8 PM.
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