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• BCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot fired

  18-04-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A seemingly accidental gunshot from a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy led to him being removed from the field to be re-trained and he was training a new deputy when it happened. "In the midst of what is starting to be a chaotic situation they are still responsible for providing training for those trainees that are inside of their car," said BCSO Chief Deputy Nicholas Huffmyer.On March 17, four BCSO deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle ca
  
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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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• Albuquerque offers sponsorship for some park events

  15-05-2024 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking to bring community events to local parks. The city is even open to sponsoring certain events."The City of Albuquerque would like to partner with neighborhood groups, associations, non-profits, and educational institutions to bring community-led arts, culture, and educational programming to City parks," the city says on their website. "The City's Parks & Recreation department will sponsor park pop-up organizers who
  
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• Man pleads guilty to killing woman who was arguing with his mother

  15-05-2024 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kristian Crepsin, the man charged in a deadly Albuquerque shooting, pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. 2024 Free Summer Lunch & Story Time in the ParkInvestigators say 18-year-old Crespin fatally shot a woman that was arguing with his mother, Kristina Withrow, in her front yard. Investigators said Withrow told Crespin to fire some warning shots at the woman and when he fired, one of the bullets hit her.
  Crespin pleaded guilty to second degree m
  
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• Pilot at Texas Air Force base dies after ejection incident: 'This is a devastating loss'

  15-05-2024 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — An Air Force instructor at a Texas military base has died after he was ejected from an aircraft during ground operations on Monday.Officials at the Sheppard Air Force Base said the instructor pilot succumbed to his injuries Tuesday after being rushed to the hospital following the accident.He was identified as Captain John Robertson of the 80th Operations Support Squadron.“This is a devastating loss for Captain Robertson’s family and loved ones, and f
  
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• Protestors removed from University of New Mexico campus

  15-05-2024 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police removed protestors from the duck pond on the University of New Mexico campus Wednesday morning. The protest was held in response to the U.S. government's involvement in Israel's war in Gaza.Story continues below
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• 2024 Free Summer Lunch & Story Time in the Park

  15-05-2024 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – June will kick off the city of Albuquerque’s summer meal program and Story Time in the Park. Participants in the meal program must be under 18 years of age. Meals or individual food items cannot be taken from the sites.Food distribution at local park locations begins on Monday, June 3. Distribution at Albuquerque community centers will begin on Monday, June 17. Meals will be served at each site for one hour on a first-come, first-served basis.CABQ Free
  
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• Credit card delinquencies surge, almost 1 in 5 users maxed out: Research

  15-05-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Credit card delinquencies are on the rise, as research from the New York Federal Reserve shows nearly a fifth of borrowers are “maxed-out.”According to the new report, issued by the bank’s Center for Microeconomic Data, household debt rose by 1.1 percent, or $184 billion, in the first quarter of the year, bringing the total to $17.69 trillion.“In the first quarter of 2024, credit card and auto loan transition rates into serious delinquency continued to rise
  
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• PNM: Graduation balloons can cause power outages

  15-05-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) asks families celebrating graduations to not release balloons, as they can get tangled in powerlines and cause outages. New Mexico putting $1.9 million towards recreation upgradesMylar balloons, in particular, are made of a conductive material and can cause power line malfunctions. They can also create safety hazards. PNM recommends:
  Securely Tie Balloons: Always securely tie Mylar balloons to a weight
  
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• Old word puzzle by convicted serial killer spells missing Oklahoma teen's name, other clues

  15-05-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A 20-year-old word puzzle created by the infamous BTK killer Dennis Rader contains the name of a missing Oklahoma teen and several other clues which appear to tie him to her case.Rader killed from 1974 to 1991, giving himself the nickname BTK for “bind, torture and kill.” He played a cat-and-mouse game with investigators and reporters for decades before he was caught in 2005. He is serving 10 life terms in the state of Kansas, one for each of t
  
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• Netflix to livestream NFL 2024 Christmas Day games

  15-05-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Christmas Day is more than seven months away and Netflix has already revealed what it's giving football fans for the holiday.
  On Wednesday morning, the streamer revealed it will be the home to watch the NFL's 2024 Christmas Day games and they will be live.
  "On Dec. 25, 2024, we’ll be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games. And mark your calendar for Christmas Day in 2025 and 2026 when we’ll be streaming at least one holiday game each ye
  
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