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• Bernalillo Co. Fire Dept. urges safety in winter weather conditions

  23-01-2021 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Fire Department is reminding residents to stay alert during winter weather conditions. BCFD has responded to four structure fires and more than a dozen crashes in the east mountains over the past month. Fire crews extinguish RV fire in southwest Albuquerque
  Many of them were blamed on winter conditions and three of the fire were cause by fireplace issues. The department says several of these incidents could have been avoided if proper s
  
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• After guilty verdict, Trump will appear on ballot in the last presidential primaries

  04-06-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s name will appear on the ballot Tuesday for the first time since his historic conviction on felony crimes as a handful of states hold the last Republican presidential primary contests of 2024.The former president will be on the ballot in Republican contests in Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico. President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, will compete in primaries in the same states, plus the primary i
  
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• Watch live: AG Merrick Garland testifies on DOJ oversight

  04-06-2024 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before Congress on Tuesday about Department of Justice oversight.Garland pushed back against lawmakers who have vowed to hold him in contempt, casting the effort as “only the most recent in a long line of attacks” on the Justice Department."I will not be intimidated, and the Justice Department will not be intimidated," Garland said. "We will continue to do our jobs free from political influence and we wil
  
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• Santa Fe releases FY2023 city audit

  04-06-2024 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe has published the fiscal year 2023 audit. City officials say the report shows progress regarding management of the city's finances."Today I’m pleased to celebrate three kinds of good news. First, the City is caught up on its audits. Second, as far as our financial statements are concerned, we received a clean audit, the best type of opinion you can get. And third, our number of findings continues to decrease. Each of these would be go
  
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• Apps that steal bank info among 90+ malicious downloads in Google Play store: study

  04-06-2024 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Have an Android device? It might be time for a wellness check.Security experts at Zscaler announced recently that they have found more than 90 malicious apps in the Google Play store. All told, the apps have been installed more than 5.5 million times, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz."User security is a top priority for Google Play," according to a Google spokesperson who told Nexstar that all of the identified malicious apps have since been removed.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Price increase, Heat deaths, Hotter day, Trail app, Asking for help

  04-06-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  What to watch out for in New Mexico’s 2024 primary electionAlbuquerque City Council decides how to spend funds from sale of dog parkVideo shows man arrested for 6th DWI, explaining why he was following a strangerAlbuquerque City Council rejects proposal to alter immigrant-friendly policyVideo: Man claims he’s a Texas officer during Eddy County traffic stopConstruction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian School Road in AlbuquerqueBiden to sign executive order on
  
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• Summer-like heat around New Mexico through the week

  04-06-2024 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is mild and partly sunny. Clouds are moving south/southeast across the state, and the sky will stay partly sunny all day. Temperatures will warm right back into the 80s, 90s and 100s this afternoon, with more near-record heat in the southeast plains. Winds will be breezier during the afternoon, with gusts up to 35 mph around the east slopes of the mountains. A few showers will be possible in the northern mountains this afternoon and evening.
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• Biden to sign executive order on border limiting migrant inflows

  04-06-2024 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) —  President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that would limit the flow of migrant illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.Biden is weighing granting himself the power to deport immigrants in the country illegally once crossings surpass a certain number per day, a threshold that’s frequently exceeded, including this past April.The anticipated order comes as Biden faces mounting criticism from both parties over th
  
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• What to watch out for in New Mexico's 2024 primary election

  04-06-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first chapter of the 2024 election is here with New Mexicans taking part in the primary election on Tuesday, June 4. This time around, while Republicans are looking a few intraparty contests, there are far more contested races inside the Democratic party.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, UNM Political Science Professor and KRQE Political Analyst, Gabe Sanchez, joins Chris and Gabby to discuss the implications of this year’s primaries, and
  
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• First heat wave of the year is here

  04-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  A heat wave begins this week across New Mexico. A brief, monsoon-like weather pattern develops into the weekend.
  The heat continues this week, with high temperatures climbing up to around 90° and 100° across New Mexico Monday afternoon. Roswell tied a record high temperature today of 104°. Unfortunately, it is only going to get hotter Tuesday afternoon. High temperatures on Tuesday will be 1° to 5° warmer, despite an increase in high level clouds across the state and breezier
  
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• Mediterranean diet could help women live longer: study

  04-06-2024 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Women who follow a Mediterranean diet are likely to live longer, a new study suggests.Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed medical data from more than 25,000 U.S. women for up to 25 years, starting from when they were 56 years old on average.
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  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home f
  
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• Albuquerque City Council rejects proposal to alter immigrant-friendly policy

  04-06-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cheers went up in the Albuquerque City Council chamber as councilors rejected a controversial move to dial back parts of the city's immigrant-friendly policy. The policy prevents the city from helping federal officers enforce immigration laws. Albuquerque City Council decides how to spend funds from sale of dog parkThe bill, introduced by Councilors Brook Bassan and Renee Grout, would have created an exception if an immigrant is charged with a violent f
  
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• City of Albuquerque using new app to show provide information about parks and trails

  04-06-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the weather warming up, many people will be hitting the trails and visiting parks in the City of Albuquerque. Now, with the help of a new app, the city is helping people get the most from its open spaces.Story continues below
  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home for family of Navajo WWII veteran
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• City of Albuquerque using new app to provide information about parks and trails

  04-06-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the weather warming up, many people will be hitting the trails and visiting parks in the City of Albuquerque. Now, with the help of a new app, the city is helping people get the most from its open spaces.Story continues below
  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home for family of Navajo WWII veteran
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• State regulators approve 65% cost increase to Presbyterian's ambulance service

  04-06-2024 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the largest ambulance providers in New Mexico got the green light to increase how much they charge for service- meaning some patients will have to pay more for on-the-spot medical attention."Our staff economists worked directly with Albuquerque Ambulance staff to come to a resolution that was reasonable," said Kacy Dunn, Ambulance and Railroad Bureau Chief for New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque City Council decides how to spend funds from sale of dog park

  04-06-2024 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has decided where funds from the sale of Coronado Dog Park in northwest Albuquerque will go. The city said they will use the money to add new amenities in the area, like a new dog park a few blocks away, as part of the Wells Park Neighborhood Trees and Beautification Project. Construction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian School Road in AlbuquerqueTwo months ago, city councilors declared the park not essential and put the lot up fo
  
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• Former MLB player Ian Desmond returns to Albuquerque for Home Run Derby X

  04-06-2024 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ian Desmond remembers his last trip to Albuquerque. Back then, Desmond was a member of the Colorado Rockies doing a rehab assignment. He will return on August 23 to play in MLB's Home Run Derby X. It's a three-on-three event featuring some former heavy hitters.
  Desmond, a two-time all-star, will come to Albuquerque with MLB legends Manny Ramirez and Johnny Gomes. Desmond believes Derby X is an event that will keep growing. "It's an awesome event," said Desmo
  
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• Former MLB player Ian Desmond returning to Albuquerque for Home Run Derby X

  04-06-2024 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ian Desmond remembers his last trip to Albuquerque. Back then, Desmond was a member of the Colorado Rockies doing a rehab assignment. He will return on August 23 to play in MLB's Home Run Derby X. It's a three-on-three event featuring some former heavy hitters.
  Desmond, a two-time all-star, will come to Albuquerque with MLB legends Manny Ramirez and Johnny Gomes. Desmond believes Derby X is an event that will keep growing. "It's an awesome event," said Desmo
  
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• Lobo men's basketball to play in the Acrisure Classic

  04-06-2024 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM men's basketball is part of the field of participants to play in the Acrisure Classic on November 28 and 29 in Palm Springs, California. The Lobos will play Arizona State on Thanksgiving Day at Acrisure Arena. St. Mary's and USC will play the first game of the day which is set for a 7 pm mountain start time. UNM and ASU are scheduled to play at 9:30 pm. The games will be broadcast on TNT.
  The winners from Thursday will meet in the championship game on Fr
  
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• La Cueva's Braiden Reynolds is the Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year

  04-06-2024 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Braiden Reynolds made memories this past baseball season. The La Cueva junior pitcher and first baseman pitched a no-hitter, batted .551 with nine home runs, and drove in, what is believed to be a state record, 69 runs in a single season. Reynolds even led his team to a Class 5A state championship behind a 27-3 record.
  Monday, he was rewarded by being named the Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year. On the mound this past season, Reynolds had 61 strikeouts,
  
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• Construction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian School Road in Albuquerque

  04-06-2024 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the busiest intersections in the city might get even more congested soon as the city starts on a project they hope makes for a safer trip on foot: soon, the city is hoping to add another crosswalk nearby.
  "This is one of the busiest arterials in the city with all the traffic between offices and shopping and restaurants," said Adam Silverman, vice president of Geltmore, LLC, which owns property nearby, "So, as a property owner we're always a little con
  
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• Video shows New Mexico man arrested for 6th DWI, explaining why he was following a stranger

  04-06-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman frantically knocked on an off-duty officer’s door late at night asking for help and explained someone was following her in a pickup truck. When police arrived, they found the driver of the pickup truck, and it led to his sixth DWI arrest.Officer: "How much did you have to drink tonight?"Matthias Alonzo: "I took a couple of shots. Not going to lie.” Albuquerque man convicted for molesting child in 2017Police footage showed Albuquerque poli
  
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• New Mexico nonprofit asks for help after crash wrecks van used for transporting animals

  04-06-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO (KRQE) -- A New Mexico nonprofit is turning to the public for help after a car crash left them without a way to transport rescue animals for medical care. "We are kind of at a standstill," said Shanda Melendrez, founder of Misfits of Oz Farm Sanctuary.  A car crash put operations on pause for the Edgewood-based animal sanctuary. Their van was totaled on I-25 in Colorado last Tuesday morning.  Colorado officers help bear cub stuck in wire fence"The vehicle came o
  
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• Hot start to June across New Mexico

  04-06-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A heat wave begins this week across New Mexico. A brief, monsoon-like weather pattern develops into the weekend.
  The heat continues this week, with high temperatures climbing up to around 90° and 100° across New Mexico. Unfortunately, it is only going to get hotter Tuesday afternoon. High temperatures on Tuesday will be 1° to 5° warmer Tuesday afternoon, despite an increase in high level clouds across the state and breezier westerly winds. A weak backdoor front will move into the
  
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• Alamogordo police investigating fatal stabbing of elderly man

  04-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who had been stabbed. They responded to a home on Saturday around 4:30 a.m. for a welfare check. They found the man who died on scene. Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommateAnyone with information is asked to contact the Alamogordo Police Department at 575-439-4300.
  
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• Alamogordo police investigate fatal stabbing of elderly man

  04-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who had been stabbed. They responded to a home on Saturday around 4:30 a.m. for a welfare check. They found the man who died on scene. Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommateAnyone with information is asked to contact the Alamogordo Police Department at 575-439-4300.
  
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• Video: Man claims he's a Texas officer during Eddy County traffic stop

  04-06-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – During a police stop in Eddy County, one man was sitting in the back seat of his friend's vehicle. He soon learned not to lie to police officers, especially if they can easily find out you're not telling the truth.An Eddy County deputy arrests a man for drunk driving on May 13. One of his passengers asks the deputy how DWI arrests work in New Mexico, adding he works as a trooper for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), but something felt off.Man foun
  
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• San Diego Padres player facing lifetime ban for alleged sports betting: reports

  04-06-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball officials for allegedly violating the league's gambling policy, according to multiple reports.Marcano, who joined the Padres in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates and has spent the season thus far on the long-term injured list, has been accused of gambling on games shortly after sustaining a season-ending ACL injury in July of last year.In a statement, Padres officials
  
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• Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommate

  03-06-2024 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department has arrested 38-year-old Roman Hernandez for the fatal shooting of his 50-year-old roommate. Roswell police say Hernandez called 911 just after 5 p.m. on Friday. Man found guilty for NE New Mexico prison attackPolice believe Hernandez moved the victim from a bedroom to the kitchen and put the gun that was used in a vehicle. They believe Hernandez and the victim were in an argument and that Hernandez was intoxicated at the time of th
  
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• Man found guilty for NE New Mexico prison attack

  03-06-2024 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – On May 30, a man was found guilty concerning a prison attack. The jury deliberated for an hour before returning with their verdict.Angel Prieto, 30, went to trial for attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit attempted second-degree murder. New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersIn October 2023, a victim was reportedly assaulted by Prieto and a man named Louis McCallister, 36, at the Nort
  
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