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• BLM looking for comment on oil and gas leases in New Mexico

  22-04-2024 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a plan to lease land in Eddy and Lea Counties to oil and gas companies. Now, BLM is looking for public input on the idea.In 2021, BLM approved leases for about 6,000 acres of land in New Mexico. Then, Citizens Caring for the Future sued BLM over the plan. Now, as that lawsuit remains pending, the federal government is asking the public to comment on a new analysis of the leases – BLM will use
  
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• New Mexico couple finds a genie lamp, gets three wishes

  04-05-2024 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It might sound like a fairy tale, but this story is not fiction. A New Mexico couple was granted three wishes worth more than a million dollars after finding a genie lamp in Texas. "The initial moment, I was in shock," said winner Ron Novack.   A Grants-area couple said they're steps closer to their dreams after an over $1 million find linked to an online treasure hunt that ended in Texas.  17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder
  
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• Westside Albuquerque neighborhood at odds with proposed new development

  04-05-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque City Councilors will be weighing if they'll greenlight a development near Coors Boulevard and Seven Bar Loop Road on the west side of Albuquerque. However, a lot of neighbors are saying the project would be too close for comfort.
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• Trial ends in hung jury for man related to convict in Victoria Martens case

  04-05-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The brother of the man involved in the Victoria Martens murder had his own trial end this week with a hung jury. Joseph Gonzales was on trial for the last week and a half after investigators say he shot and killed Abner Antillon in the South Valley in August 2022. Mother talks about South Valley school director holding box cutter blade to son's neckGonzales is related to Fabian Gonzales who is serving a 37.5-year sentence for trying to dispose of Marten's bo
  
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• Albuquerque police have 82 police service aides on the force

  04-05-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has more police services aides on the force. The department graduated 24 PSAs on Friday bringing its total to 82. Albuquerque Police Department seeing increase in recruitsTheir duties include responding to crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties which will free officers up for more urgent calls. APD hopes to have 100 PSAs by the end of the year.
  
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• Free Mother's Day celebrations planned for Old Town

  04-05-2024 01:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looking to entertain mom for Mother's Day? Old Town might have what you're looking for.From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12, the community is welcome to enjoy entertainment at Old Town's Gazebo. Nathaniel Krantz, Baila! Baila!, and Picoso will be performing throughout the day. Tia Betty Blues cafe in Albuquerque gets new name and ownerStreets around the area will be closed to traffic, but parking is allowed at the Albuquerque Museum lot. "Well-behaved" pets are w
  
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• Santa Fe hosting comedy workshops with business focus

  04-05-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing a little humor to a business pitch can make all the difference, but how do you perfect the timing and delivery? Free comedy workshops presented by Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe can help.Santa Fe is offering workshops as part of Cloudtop Comedy Festival on May 10 and May 11. Both will be at Market Station in the Railyard. Rail Yards Market returns to Albuquerque on SundayOn May 9, there will be a workshop focused on "adding humor to your
  
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• Thunderstorms develop Saturday in parts of New Mexico

  04-05-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Strong to severe thunderstorms and spotty showers will develop in parts of New Mexico this weekend. A period of windy weather will return starting Sunday.
  Warmer and breezier weather has returned to New Mexico Friday afternoon. Winds in eastern New Mexico have been gusting up to around 35 mph. High temperatures are back in the 90s in southeast parts of the state, with temperatures making it up to around 80° in the Albuquerque Metro. A backdoor cold front will move through eastern New Mexico
  
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• Chipmunk native to New Mexico could soon be protected by feds as population dwindles

  04-05-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A chipmunk native to New Mexico could see new federal protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until August to decide if they want to name the species as endangered.“This chipmunk could go extinct if things go poorly. It could happen at any time,” said Center for Biological Diversity Senior Conservation Advocate Michael Robinson. 17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder home, recover in UtahThe organization filed a lawsuit last year agains
  
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• Why can't New Mexicans bet on the Kentucky Derby?

  04-05-2024 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you were hoping to bet on the big race at a New Mexico casino, you're out of luck this year. New Mexico casinos say they aren't offering wagers on the Kentucky Derby.So, why not? The short answer is that the state's casinos simply aren't going to get the simulcast signal from Kentucky. Without that signal, all bets are off. But you can still watch the races at some casinos without betting. New Mexico’s seniors lost over $17 million to scams las
  
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• Albuquerque mom accused of child abuse dies at MDC

  04-05-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Metropolitan Detention Center says 23-year-old Marcella Montelongo died at the facility on Thursday. Officials say MDC and University of New Mexico Hospital medical teams responded but were unable to save her life. Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare accused of sexually abusing young childMontelongo was facing charges related to the death of her special-needs son in July of last year. According to Montelongo, her son had cerebral palsy, vision issues, an
  
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• Community gathers to say goodbye to Our Lady of Fatima School

  04-05-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, students and faculty representing over 74 years of education at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School visited the campus to pay their respects, see old faces, and talk about old times. Late last year, the decision was made that the '23-'24 school year would be Fatima's last.Photo of a student from the 1900s | Photo by Scott Brown
  Fatima-Gallagher Hall – which holds the school's gymnasium, lunchroom, and kindergarten – held a reception fol
  
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• Wildfire prompts evacuations in Timberon

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuation orders due to a wildfire have been issued in Timberon, New Mexico, on Friday, May 3, 2024.
  The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority has a mandatory evacuation alert in place for the area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon due to a "very large wildfire." The Otero County Sheriff's Office said the village is being evacuated.
  KRQE News 13 is working to confirm the size of the fire. If you have questions, you are asked to
  
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• Senior volunteers spruce up neighborhood around Barelas Senior Center

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some senior citizens in Albuquerque took advantage of Friday's beautiful weather to do a good deed and clean up the neighborhood. Senior volunteers from AmeriCorps got busy cleaning up litter and weeds in the neighborhood around the Barelas Senior Center. Albuquerque public pools to open on staggered scheduleThey also patined some for their outdoor benches and planted some greenery. "Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have very large senior populations, popul
  
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• Oakmont wildfire prompts evacuations in Timberon

  03-05-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuation orders due to the Oakmont wildfire have been issued in Timberon, New Mexico, on Friday, May 3, 2024.
  The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority has a mandatory evacuation alert in place for the area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon due to a "very large wildfire." The Otero County Sheriff's Office said the village is being evacuated.
  New Mexico State Forestry said the fire is 50 acres in size and that crews are making
  
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• Albuquerque public pools to open on staggered schedule

  03-05-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city pools are getting for this season's swimmer but this year's grand opening will probably require a pen and paper due to changes in the Albuquerque Public Schools' schedule. Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes 3 new fire enginesSierra Vista, and West Mesa outdoor pools are opening May 11, Eisenhower is opening May 18, with the rest opening Memorial Day weekend. They will then close for the week since most of the lifeguard staff will be finishing
  
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• New Mexico's seniors lost over $17 million to scams last year

  03-05-2024 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 750 complaints about scams directed towards the elderly in New Mexico in 2023. The issue is detailed in the FBI's latest report on elder fraud."These are our grandparents. These are people that have been pillars of our community, who have done great things, and now are targets," Raul Bujanda, the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque FBI, tells KRQE. What does federal cannabis reschedulin
  
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• Rail Yards Market returns to Albuquerque on Sunday

  03-05-2024 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're looking to do something for Cinco de Mayo, the Rail Yards Market is returning. This is the tenth season since opening in 2014 and will feature more than 150 vendors of fresh produce, food, and handmade art. Mandy’s Farm hosting annual fundraiserThe free event starts at 10 a.m. every Sunday until October at the Rail Yards. For more information on the market, click this link.
  
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• 17 Chihuahuas, rescued from Socorro hoarder home, recover in Utah

  03-05-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  UTAH (KRQE) -- A portion of rescued Chihuahuas seem to be adjusting to their new lives, an animal shelter in Utah said.In April 2024, around 100 Chihuahuas were rescued from a hoarder's home in Socorro. Officials said the home was filled with animal feces, and the yard was in bad shape. Some of the dogs had fleas and ticks. New Mexico Grown participants encouraged to apply for Golden Chile AwardsUtah-based shelter, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, said they took in 17 of the dogs. They were given
  
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• New Mexico Grown participants encouraged to apply for Golden Chile Awards

  03-05-2024 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Applications for the Golden Chile Awards have opened. The recipients will be recognized for many things, such as creating gardens, serving locally sourced foods, and educating and engaging with the community.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) said any New Mexico Grown participants can apply for the Golden Chile Awards. Several applications apply; see them below.
  Food Producer Application (for Farmers and Ranchers)Food Hub ApplicationEarly Care
  
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• County announces starting dates of Rio Bravo Boulevard, Second Street improvements

  03-05-2024 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Two projects that are expected to improve two of the South Valley's busiest roads will soon begin. Bernalillo County on Friday announced start dates for the Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements Project, followed by the Second Street and Rio Bravo (NM 500) Intersection Improvements. South Valley charter school director accused of holding box cutter to student’s neckRio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements ProjectThe Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improv
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes 3 new fire engines

  03-05-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three new engines have joined the Albuquerque Fire Rescue team. The engines they're replacing will be moved to the reserve fleet.Engine 2, Engine 3, and Engine 7 are about 12 years old and have now been replaced by new engines. On April 30, there was a "push-in" ceremony for the latest additions.“This is a well-deserved upgrade for one of America’s finest and most active fire departments, and a prudent investment in the safety of Albuquerque&rsqu
  
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• Albuquerque Police search for suspect in 2021 murder of homeless woman

  03-05-2024 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is asking searching for Sayra Roubideaux, accused of a 2021 murder of a homeless woman. Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare accused of sexually abusing young childA warrant was filed for Roubideaux, accusing her of killing Callie Garcia who was found dead in April 2021 with a gunshot wound to the neck. Police say a witness told them Roubideaux was a drug deal who held power in the homeless community and was known as, 'Mama Loca.'Accordi
  
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• Tia Betty Blues cafe in Albuquerque gets new name and owner

  03-05-2024 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Popular southeast Albuquerque cafe Tia Betty Blues has a new name and owner.Former owner Daniel Boardman transferred the eatery over to Donna Padilla, who has been the manager for nearly four years. Boardman owned Tia Betty Blues for the past 12 years and also owns two other restaurants. "He just, yeah, wanted to cut back. I mean, I've been doing a great job here, apparently, and gave me the opportunity. I was happy to take it. I've been in the res
  
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• Mandy's Farm hosting annual fundraiser

  03-05-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mandy's Farm is a nonprofit that assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is hosting its 6th annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for its inclusive disability programs.
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• UFO meetup at the Albuquerque International district library

  03-05-2024 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The International District Library in Albuquerque is hosting a UFO meetup on May, 4 from 3 - 5 p.m.Story continues below
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• Meow Wolf announces sixth location, California debut

  03-05-2024 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Meow Wolf announced its plans to open a new permanent art exhibition in Los Angeles. The California installation will be Meow Wolf's sixth location, with permanent exhibitions in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Denver, and Grapevine, as well as one on the way in Houston.According to Meow Wolf, the Los Angeles location will have "a decidedly Angelino twist" that will "blur the lines between reality and fantasy." Just like the other locations, the Los Angeles exhibition will fe
  
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• Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare accused of sexually abusing young child

  03-05-2024 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The co-owner of a New Mexico daycare owner has been arrested. He's accused of sexually assaulting a child.According to the Las Cruces Police Department, Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested on May 1 for four, second-degree counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. VIDEO: Man fatally stabs coworker at Golden PrideThe New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department was investigating Cardiel Childcare Services for allegations of sexual abuse, and the
  
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• Albuquerque police to release details on recent officer-involved shooting

  03-05-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is set to hold a news conference Friday at 10 a.m. to release details on a recent officer-involved shooting.
  KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference on this pageOn March 30, 2024 APD said officers were called to the 700 block of 59th St., between Fortuna Rd. and Glenorio Rd. over reports there was an armed person in front of a home making threats. When officers arrived on scene the suspects got into a car and f
  
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• Albuquerque police release details on recent officer-involved shooting

  03-05-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday to release details on an officer-involved shooting from March 30, 2024.On March 29, the day before the officer-involved shooting, police say 19-year-old Alijah Archuleta was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Archuleta allegedly refused to let his girlfriend out of the car and go into a residence on the 700 block of 59th St., between Fortuna Rd. and Glenorio Rd. Eventually
  
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