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• CDC: E.coli outbreak linked to walnuts sold in New Mexico, 18 other states

  01-05-2024 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Tuesday of an E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk that has so far infected 12 people in California and Washington.Seven people have been hospitalized and two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a dangerous kidney disease, the CDC said. There have been no deaths reported.Almost all of the people infected purchased walnuts in bulk that were originally supplied by Gibson Farms, Inc., which ha
  
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• Severe storms return Saturday afternoon to eastern New Mexico

  01-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  Another round of severe storms are likely Saturday afternoon in eastern New Mexico. Drier and even hotter weather returns next week.
  Strong to severe storms are once again moving through eastern New Mexico Friday afternoon. These storms will continue eastward before moving out of New Mexico by 10 PM. Large hail, damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall will be the biggest threats with any storms that grow to become severe. We have one more day of strong to severe storms in the eastern half
  
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• City purchases hotel on San Mateo for transitional youth housing

  01-06-2024 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders have revealed a location for new transitional housing for young adults.The city purchased the San Mateo Inn near Prospect and will convert it into housing for roughly 30 homeless adults from 18 to 25 years old.“Across the community of service providers and government, everyone agrees that we need to do more for young people who need help and support to get housing,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Purchasing this property tak
  
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• Tesla recalls 125K vehicles from four models over safety issue

  01-06-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Tesla has announced yet another recall, this time to fix a potentially dangerous problem affecting the seatbelts.The recall involves more than 125,000 vehicles over four different models, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The seatbelt warning system is supposed to emit a visual and audible signal when drivers don't have their seatbelt fastened properly, but in some vehicles that warning may never happen, the NHTSA said.The recall incl
  
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• Rio Rancho eatery makes Yelp's best lasagna list

  01-06-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Yelp recently released a list of their top-rated lasagna spots in the United States and Canada and a Rio Rancho spot made the list. Joe's Pasta House in Rio Rancho made it to the number 20 spot in the U.S.With a Yelp rating of 4.4 stars (out of 702 reviews), Joe's Pasta House is the crown jewel of Italian fare in the city of vision. Out of the 702 reviews, 490 of them were five stars. Multiple reviewers highlighted the lasagna. "Probably the best lasagna I've
  
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• After 14 months, Tsankawi Unit at Bandelier National Monument reopens

  01-06-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After being closed for more than a year, a popular section at the Bandelier National Monument is open again.The Tsankawi Unit has completed upgrades like re-routed trails, including one that went through the San Ildefonso Pueblo and a gated parking lot. That area was shut down 14 months ago because an NMDOT project affected parking lot access.The National Park Service also worked with the Pueblo on new signs. They said it's a sacred spot that needs to
  
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• U.S. Rep. Vasquez requests $2.5M for safe drinking water in Doña Ana County

  31-05-2024 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-New Mexico, has requested $2.5 million in federal funding to renovate the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) well to deliver safe drinking water to Doña Ana County residents, according to a press release sent by Vasquez's office.CRRUA provides water service to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.The announcement was made during a meeting held Friday, May 31 where residents, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), CRRUA and loca
  
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• Substitute teacher in Farmington accused of inappropriately touching students

  31-05-2024 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A substitute teacher is accused of inappropriately touching two students at a middle school in Farmington, according to court documents.Jose Nunez, 29, reportedly put his arm around a student's shoulder and rested his hand on her chest. A different student reported a similar encounter with Nunez to school staff. Both incidents happened in May at Hermosa Middle School, court documents stated. Eddy County Sheriff’s Office locates body of missing manN
  
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• Eddy County Sheriff's Office locates body of missing man

  31-05-2024 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Eddy County Sheriff's Office located the body of a man who was reported missing in December 2023. BCSO: Teen found dead in Pajarito Mesa Deputies responded to a remote location near the intersection of Black River Village Road and Bounds Road in reference to a human body that had been discovered on May 17. The Office of the Medical Investigator performed an autopsy and was able to positively identify the person as William Kammerer, who was reported
  
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• Bernalillo County posts resumes for county manager candidates

  31-05-2024 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The county has posted the resumes of potential candidates for the next county manager. On June 5, the county commission will consider the resumes.The county is looking for someone to replace Julie Morgas Baca, who is resigning. The county manager is tasked with carrying out county business that is approved by the commission. The search process for a new manager has sparked debate among commissioners and even led to an investigation by the New Mexi
  
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• Woman dies in hit-and-run crash on I-25 in Socorro

  31-05-2024 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police is looking for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Socorro on Friday.Officers were dispatched to the crash on I-25 near mile marker 161 around 5:30 a.m. NMSP said the driver of a Chevrolet pickup swerved to avoid hitting a deer and crashed. The vehicle rolled over, and the driver and the passenger were able to get out.Story continues below
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• Storm chances persist across eastern New Mexico

  31-05-2024 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  More storms will develop along the central mountain chain during the early afternoon, and move eastward toward Texas by late this evening. A few storms will become severe, especially in the northeast highlands, with a chance for damaging wind, large hail and a tornado. Clouds will increase this afternoon in western, central and northwest NM. Light storms will be possible in the western high terrain and virga or evaporating rain will be possible across the Albuquerque Metro.Saturday will be very
  
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• Inaugural Hoover-Ball tournament coming to Albuquerque in June

  31-05-2024 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Southwest Hoover-Ball is a nonprofit organization that sets out to host an annual Hoover-Ball tournament with proceeds going towards a military or first responder organization.Story continues below
  Don't Miss: A look at the ‘secret tunnel’ under the SunportNews: Accused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-showsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Sports: Former UNM Lobo forward and NBA player Drew Gordon
  
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• Chance to see northern lights returns: Here's where aurora may be visible

  31-05-2024 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The chance to view the northern lights returns for several U.S. states this weekend as a solar storm blasts magnetic material toward Earth.
  The solar storm expected to hit late Friday into early Saturday is categorized as a "G2" in strength, which is much weaker than the "extreme" G5 storms observed earlier this month. Can’t see the northern lights? Try using your phone cameraBut even G2-level solar activity is enough to make northern lights visible in northern states. Th
  
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• Watch: Lava spurts from Iceland volcano for second day as fissure spreads

  31-05-2024 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Lava continued to spurt from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Thursday but the activity had calmed significantly from when it erupted a day earlier.The eruption Wednesday was the fifth and most powerful since the volcanic system near Grindavik reawakened in December after 800 years, gushing record levels of lava as its fissure grew to 3.5 kilometers (2.1 miles) in length.Lava flows from a volcano in Grindavik, Iceland, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. A volcano i
  
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• Rail Runner offering free rides for students

  31-05-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Students ages 17 and under will be able to ride the Rail Runner Express for free starting June 1. What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6The promotion will run through July 31. "We want to give our young people in central New Mexico a way to do more and save this summer,"Dewey V. Cave, executive director of Rio Metro Regional Transit District, said in a news release. “And what better way to do that than to offer them free rides on the Rail Runn
  
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• BLM secures 3,700 acres near Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

  31-05-2024 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the acquisition of approximately 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The bureau acquired the property six miles southwest of Taos from the Trust for Public Land with the Land and Water Conservation Fund funding.According to a BLM Taos Field Office press release, the lands received wide support from Tribal, state, and local governments, members of congress, and adjacent property ow
  
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• Bernalillo County hosting "Evening in Paradise"

  31-05-2024 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Coming on Saturday, June 1 Bernalillo County is hosting "Evening in Paradise," a Willy Wonka themed party free for the whole family to attend. The party starts at 3 p.m. at Paradise Hills Park.Story continues below
  Don't Miss: A look at the ‘secret tunnel’ under the SunportNews: Accused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-showsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Sports: Former UNM Lobo forward and NBA p
  
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• New Mexico and Arizona saw record number of Mexican wolf pups fostered

  31-05-2024 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the federal government works to reintroduce wolves to New Mexico and Arizona, they rely on placing foster animals into wild dens. Now, the U.S. Forest Service says they had a record number of foster wolf pups placed into dens this spring.Placing foster pups into wild dens helps support the genetic diversity of the growing wolf population in the southwest. This year, a record 27 Mexican wolf pups entered the packs, nine of which came from New Mexico b
  
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• Road closure affects traffic to upcoming Isleta Amphitheater concert

  31-05-2024 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to the closure of University Blvd., Bobby Foster Rd. will be the only available route for fans to get to the Brooks and Dunn Concert at Isleta Amphitheater on Saturday, June 1.What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2024?Anyone attending the concert is encouraged to plan for traffic delays and arrive early. Isleta Amphitheater will open the parking lot at 2:30 p.m. and gates will open at 4 p.m. to help alleviate some delays. Fans who arrive early can g
  
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• New Mexico reports first measles cases since 2021

  31-05-2024 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first incidence of measles since 2021. Two children from Taos County have confirmed cases, DOH says.The two children are under the age of 10 and were not vaccinated against measles, DOH says. The two children live in the same home and recently returned from international travel. Bernalillo County Commission expanding school-based health servicesThe DOH says the only known public exposure occurr
  
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• Newborn left in Hobbs baby box

  31-05-2024 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A newborn child was left in the baby box at Fire Station 1 in Hobbs for the second time in the past year.The baby was "found to be healthy and well cared for when found by Hobbs Fire Department personnel," according to the city. The newborn was taken to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital and is now in the custody of the Children, Youth, and Families Department. Accused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-showsThe Safe Haven Baby Box is meant for
  
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• New battery technology alerts parents if a child swallows it

  31-05-2024 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — Battery maker Energizer has designed a new safety system for their coin-sized lithium button batteries.In April, Energizer launched their 3-in-1 Child Shield that features three important child safety features. Most notably, the battery releases a blue dye upon interacting with moisture, such as saliva. For the first time, parents now have a visible way to determine if their children accidentally swallowed a toxic coin battery.A button cell, watch battery, or
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Shooting video, Injunction filed, Severe storms east, New station, Sunport tunnels

  31-05-2024 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Fire crews on scene of large fire in southwest AlbuquerqueAccused DWI drivers back on New Mexico roads after officer no-showsWhat’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6BCSO: Teen found dead in Pajarito Mesa Eastern New Mexico cleans up after 2 tornados roll through area4th Annual Vehicle for Change Conference kicks off in AlbuquerqueFormer UNM Lobo forward and NBA player Drew Gordon diesHere’s what you should know about Donald Trump’s convictionRa
  
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• Severe storms in eastern New Mexico into the weekend

  31-05-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Friday morning is off to a quiet, cooler start. There are some clouds over eastern New Mexico, but they will dissipate later in the morning. Skies will be mostly sunny through midday, with increasing clouds during the afternoon in the mountains. Storms will develop along the central mountain chain during the early afternoon, and move eastward toward Texas by late this evening. More storms are expected in the southeast plains, compared to Thursday. A few storms will become severe, especially in t
  
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• Fire crews respond to large fire in southwest Albuquerque

  31-05-2024 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews were called to a fire in southwest Albuquerque on Williams St., just south of Prosperity Ave., which is between 2nd St. and Broadway Blvd.A look at the ‘secret tunnel’ under the SunportOfficials say they are working on a defensive strategy on the blaze, but flames were moving west towards 2nd St. Crews say 2nd St. will be closed from Bowers Rd. to Heather Ln. Officials say they expect to be working the fire for a long period of time. People
  
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• Fire crews on scene of large fire in southwest Albuquerque

  31-05-2024 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are battling a fire in southwest Albuquerque on Williams St., just south of Prosperity Ave., which is between 2nd St. and Broadway Blvd.A look at the ‘secret tunnel’ under the SunportOfficials say they are working on a defensive strategy on the blaze, but flames were moving west towards 2nd St. Crews say 2nd St. will be closed from Bowers Rd. to Heather Ln. Officials say they expect to be working the fire for a long period of time. People a
  
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• Fire crews on scene of a fire in southwest Albuquerque

  31-05-2024 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are battling a fire in southwest Albuquerque on William St., just south of Prosperity Ave., which is between 2nd St. and Broadway Blvd.A look at the ‘secret tunnel’ under the SunportOfficials say they are working on a defensive strategy on the blaze, but flames were moving west towards 2nd St. Crews say 2nd St. will be closed from Bowers Rd. to Heather Ln. Officials say they expect to be working the fire for a long period of time. People ar
  
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• UNM and NMSU agree to play only once per season in men's basketball

  31-05-2024 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Grande basketball rivalry between the University of New Mexico Lobos and the New Mexico State Aggies is getting trimmed down to a single game per season, at least for the next two years. Former UNM Lobo forward and NBA player Drew Gordon diesUNM Athletic Director Eddie Nunez says the decision was mutual on both sides. Different circumstances in college basketball has changed the landscape, like the need to play 20 conference games in a season. NMSU A
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6

  31-05-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from May 31-June 6.Albuquerque
  May 31-June 1 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.May 31-June 22 Kinky Boots – The musical will be performed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 31 to June 22.June 1 ABQ RIDE 'Adopt a Stop' community bus stop clean up – From 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. a team will help clean up bus stops alon
  
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