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• Calmer weather for Mother's Day

  12-05-2024 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  After a fairly active Saturday, with plenty of rain and some severe storms across much of New Mexico, calmer conditions move in as we head into the workweek.Drier air will arrive across southern parts of the state today, just in time for Mother’s Day. There will still be a few lingering showers/storms farther north, especially over the mountains. Even drier weather will persist into early next week, allowing temperatures to warm back up to above average. Another storm will likely cross the
  
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• New size standing out in Lobo basketball summer practice

  06-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team began summer practices this week. It is the first week for the 2024-2025 incoming players, with eight in total. Coach Pitino wanted the new guys to bring some extra size to the roster, and they have done exactly that."It's a totally different team, a totally different feel," said Head Coach Richard Pitino. "I think you will see the look of them, bigger, stronger. Does that mean good or bad? I don't really know, but day one was
  
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• Josh 'Pitbull' Torres returns to ring after 16-month hiatus

  06-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since February of 2023, Josh Torres is set to fight. "Pitbull" will be part of Saturday's Gloves on, Grudges Gone fight card at Isleta Resort and Casino.Torres (26-7-2) has won 11 of his last 12 fights and will face Daniel Calzada.
  While Torres has been out of the ring for quite some time, he has remained active by training other local boxers. The time off has cleared his mind and he's ready to get back to his winning ways."I think just my
  
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• Record breaking heat possible Thursday

  06-06-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  The hottest weather so far this year arrives Thursday, with Albuquerque climbing into the triple-digits for the first time this year. Afternoon thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend.
  It was an even hotter day across New Mexico Wednesday, with high temperatures in the triple-digits in the southwest part of the state, and the 90s all the way up into southern Colorado. Winds were lighter today across the state. Temperatures will remain warm overnight with clear skies.
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• Man who went viral for driving during Zoom court hearing in trouble again

  06-06-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area man whose May court appearance on a driving offense went viral when he appeared by video from behind the wheel was arrested Wednesday for the same violation years earlier in a different community.Story continues below
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• State creates tracking system to monitor heat-related illness

  06-06-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking program has a new way to show New Mexicans the dangers of extreme heat. The dashboard shows residents when to avoid going outside during heat waves and what to look for if they're affected by heat-related illness. The new dashboard shows real-time heat-related ER visits. When will it hit 100 degrees in Albuquerque?The department said they hope New Mexicans will use the tracker to know when to avoid going out and h
  
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• New Mexico congressional race expected to heat up, gain national attention

  06-06-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the primary election over, candidates are gearing up for the general election in November. There's one race in New Mexico that is expected to heat up and gain national attention. Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez will face off against former Republican congresswoman Yvette Herrell for Congressional District Two.
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• 1 injured after gas leak ignites in northeast Albuquerque

  06-06-2024 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Gas Company is working to restore service to residents due to a gas leak in northeast Albuquerque. According to New Mexico Gas, a gas leak ignited and injured one person before it was brought under control. Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Authority approves rate increaseAlbuquerque Fire Rescue said a local company struck a gas line while digging in the street. AFR contained the fire soon after. Six homes were evacuated but the order has s
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood concerned about potential plans to straighten I-25

  06-06-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A neighborhood is up in arms Wednesday night fighting a highway reconstruction project they fear may push into their neighborhood and destroy homes.The Huning Highland neighborhood held its monthly meeting on Wednesday where the main topic was the notorious I-25 S-curve, which the state has been looking at ways to straighten out, for years.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque police charge two men for 2021 Halloween murder

  06-06-2024 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a man for a murder on Halloween nearly three years ago while still searching for a second suspect. APD said 28-year-old Ray Torres turned himself in to police on Monday. They are still looking for the second suspect, Alexavier Gutierrez. Albuquerque Police Department asks for help finding suspect in 2020 murderPolice say at a Halloween party in 2021, video showed gunfire erupting and the victim Lorenzo Romero fallin
  
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• Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Authority approves rate increase

  06-06-2024 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Authority has unanimously approved water and sewer rate increases. The price is being raised by 12% or about $6 on average per month. The change will show up on August bills. Construction continues on new Bernalillo County Fire Rescue stationOfficials say costs for fuel, labor, and water treatment chemicals have risen. Water officials say despite the rising costs, Albuquerque residents are still paying less than custom
  
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• Veterans upset after Jackson Wink Academy flies U.S. flag upside down

  06-06-2024 02:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're well-known for MMA training in Albuquerque, but a recent move by the Jackson Wink Academy has them in hot water with some military veterans. The academy is flying an American flag upside down at their downtown headquarters. Story continues below
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• Construction continues on new Bernalillo County Fire Rescue station

  06-06-2024 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a state-of-the-art facility, aimed at saving crucial minutes responding to fires and medical emergencies in one of the most densely populated and under-served areas of the Metro.Story continues below
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• Video: Florida woman leads officers on chase after fleeing traffic stop

  06-06-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman is in custody after leading authorities on a chase after fleeing from a traffic stop in St. Augustine last week, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook.
  On May 29, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Alexandria Mason, who had an active felony warrant out of Citrus County, according to the sheriff's office. Mason allegedly failed to appear in Citrus County court over possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
  
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• TJ Maxx employees are wearing police-style body cameras at select stores

  06-06-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — It's not just police wearing body cameras these days. TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods, said they have begun outfitting employees with them as well.The body cameras have been rolled out at select stores owned by TJX over the last year to help thwart theft, according to multiple reports from CNN, CBS News and FOX Business.
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• 100° possible in the Albuquerque Metro Thursday

  06-06-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  The hottest weather so far this year arrives Thursday, with Albuquerque climbing into the triple-digits for the first time this year. Afternoon thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend.
  It's an even hotter day across New Mexico Wednesday, with high temperatures in the triple-digits in the southwest part of the state, and the 90s all the way up into southern Colorado. Winds are lighter today across the state. A few isolated storms are trying to develop on the Sacramento Mountains, b
  
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• Lobo football announces 13 new transfers

  06-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo football team has added more talent via the transfer portal. The team announced 13 new players on Wednesday, with nine coming in from power conferences.QB, Emory Floyd, College of the CanyonsRB, Naquari Rogers, CampbellWR, Kader Diop, San Diego Mesa CCOL, Lajuan Owens, TulaneOL, Tevin Shaw, HoustonDL, Garrison Walker, AuburnLB, Randolph Kpai, NebraskaLB, Tirek Austin-Cave, West VirginiaLB, Niko Bohler, Diablo Valley CCCB,Cam Watts, Texas TechCB, Ish
  
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• NAACP threatens American Airlines with travel ban after it cited body odor when removing 8 Black men from flight

  06-06-2024 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The NAACP has threatened to reinstate a travel ban on American Airlines after the company removed eight Black men from a flight last month when a white flight attendant complained an unidentified passenger had body odor. In 2017, the civil rights organization issued a travel advisory for their airline, warning African American passengers to “exercise caution” after multiple reports of discrimination. At the time, the organization cited four “alarmin
  
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• When will it hit 100 degrees in Albuquerque?

  06-06-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The heat is on, but how soon will it hit 100 degrees or over in Albuquerque? KRQE News 13 meteorologists say it could be soon, and historical data backs that.Over the last decade, Albuquerque has seen 100-degree weather at least a few times a year. That's according to temperatures measured at the Albuquerque Sunport.Last year, the Sunport saw 17 days over 100 degrees, but none of those were in June.June, however, does occasionally bring 100-degree heat
  
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• Paddle game created by Albuquerque firefighters gaining popularity nationwide

  06-06-2024 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a newer game created by a group of Albuquerque firefighters who wanted a way to take their minds off the stress of the job. Now, their creation is taking off in popularity around the country. “With most paddle sports they hit it over a net, this one we hit it down onto the table,” said Co-Creator of DotBall360°, Ryan St. Denis.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque helping people beat the heat with 'Operation Cooldown'

  06-06-2024 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The City of Albuquerque is responding to the hottest week of the year so far by turning the sprinklers back on for everyone. Starting Thursday, with Albuquerque expected to hit triple digits, the Parks and Recreation Department will turn on the sprinklers during peak heat hours in each corner of the city. Story continues below
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• Taos Police Department chief to retire at the end of the year

  06-06-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – After 40 years in law enforcement, Taos Police Department Chief John Wentz is ready to hang up his badge. The city announced that Wentz will retire from the police department at the end of the year.New Mexico State Police issues more than 370 traffic citations during campaignHe worked for Taos PD for 22 years and became chief in March 2020. The city credited Chief Wentz with guiding the department through the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing staffing challenges.
  
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• New Mexico State Police issues more than 370 traffic citations during campaign

  05-06-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police recently took part in a national campaign encouraging the use of seat belts. From May 20 to June 2, NMSP issued more than 370 citations related to wearing seat belts and made six arrests for other road safety concerns. New Mexico getting special Medicaid behavioral health helpNMSP says they'll continue to do these operations throughout the year.
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers discuss treating mental illness to reduce crime

  05-06-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a problem that New Mexico has been dealing with for years: people committing crimes and then being found incompetent to stand trial over and over again.To address the problem, the Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee within the New Mexico Legislature discussed possible changes to mental health law in New Mexico on Wednesday. Specifically, officials talked about how assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) can be used to curb low-level, non-violent crime.
  
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• Ex-NASCAR driver arrested, accused of confronting police during Jan. 6

  05-06-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WGHP) — A former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and his son have been arrested for their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Tighe Scott, 75, of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, and his son, Jarrett Scott, 48, are among a group of four people who are being charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia.The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges that Tighe Scott got into a confrontation with police on Jan. 6
  
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• McDonald's loses Big Mac trademark fight in Europe

  05-06-2024 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — McDonald's lost a European Union trademark dispute over the Big Mac name after a top European Union court sided Wednesday with Irish fast food rival Supermac’s in a long-running legal battle.The EU General Court said in its judgment that the U.S. fast food giant failed to prove that it was genuinely using the Big Mac label over a five-year period for chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants.The Big Mac is a hamburger made of two beef patties, cheese
  
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• NFL Hall of Famer's nephew charged in fentanyl overdose death

  05-06-2024 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — One of the nephews of late NFL Hall of Famer Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. is facing a homicide charge in connection to the fentanyl overdose death of a 31-year-old in San Diego last year.Micah Seau, 31, pleaded not guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit a crime during his arraignment in a San Diego County Court on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the co-defendant in the case, 59-year-old Sheri Cavanaugh, also pleaded not guilty to the same charges.Story continues be
  
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• Google fixes 'Utah' navigation issue after worst incident yet

  05-06-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  EMERY COUNTY, Utah (KTVX) -- Over the past several years, a county in central Utah has had a problem with drivers finding themselves stranded on top of a mountain, with Google Maps to blame. After pressure following the worst incident yet, Google has finally corrected the issue.Emery County's Sheriff Tyson Huntington said that several times per month, they receive a call for help -- usually around midnight or later -- coming from a remote road on East Mountain. Drivers have been finding themselv
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department asks for help finding suspect in 2020 murder

  05-06-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the suspect from a murder nearly four years ago. APD responded to reports of shots fired near Charleston St. in northeast Albuquerque in September 2020. Police say they found 34-year-old Jeremy Stueck on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds. 1 dead after fatal shooting in northeast AlbuquerqueDespite surveillance video showing the incident, officers could not identify the suspec
  
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• 'Home Alone' house in Illinois appears to already have a buyer

  05-06-2024 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  WINNETKA, Ill. (WGN) — The house where the iconic holiday classic “Home Alone” was filmed has apparently found a buyer.The iconic home, located in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, went up for sale on May 24 with an asking price of $5.25 million.According to its listing on Coldwell Banker, the home went “contingent” on May 31 — which means a sale is pending.Built in 1921, and fully renovated and expanded in 2018, the 9,126-square-foot Georgian-
  
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