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• China hits back, hikes tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

  11-04-2025 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.While U.S. President Donald Trump paused import taxes this week for other countries, he raised tariffs on China and they now total 145%. China has denounced the policy as “economic bullying" and promised countermeas
  
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• Storm chances return to New Mexico Wednesday through Friday

  24-06-2026 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances will return to New Mexico Wednesday and continue through Friday. Despite the increase in moisture, temperatures will remain well above normal across much of the state. It was another very hot day across New Mexico Tuesday, with highs climbing into the mid and upper 90s and triple digits statewide. The hottest [...]
  
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• Albuquerque police update lawmakers on how technology is helping solve cases

  24-06-2026 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said their use of technology is helping them solve more cases and catch more criminals. APD went before lawmakers on Tuesday to show how tech is helping them save time and resources. The Albuquerque Police Department's Real Time Crime Center monitors live video feeds across the metro, 24/7. "With [...]
  
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• Heywood happy for debut win with Chupacabras, ready to go with flow as interim head coach

  24-06-2026 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Father's Day came with a coaching debut victory for New Mexico Chupacabras Interim Head Coach Jerome Heywood. His Chupacabras overcame a late deficit with a field goal to nip Northern Arizona 35-32 Sunday. "It was great," said Heywood. "I think we had lost eight in a row. For me, it's all about [...]
  
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• UNM men's basketball holds open practice

  24-06-2026 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM men's basketball gave fans a peek of summer workouts with an open practice Tuesday night. A crowd of fans showed up to watch their favorite team in action. Reasons for being at the open practice where many with some fans just wanting to get familiar with a new roster that only [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque continues Operation Cool Down as hot temperatures stick around

  24-06-2026 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With triple-digit heat, the City of Albuquerque is continuing its efforts to keep people cool. The city had sprinklers running at parks on Tuesday to help in the summer heat, including at Alamosa and 4-H Parks. People can also go to city pools and splash pads this summer. For more information [...]
  
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• I-40 back open in Albuquerque after fatal crash

  24-06-2026 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic is flowing again after a crash shut down a stretch of eastbound I-40. The Albuquerque Police Department said that around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the SUV drove slowly on the Eubank Blvd. off-ramp when it traveled through the intersection, over the curb, and down the embankment toward traffic. The SUV eventually stopped [...]
  
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• New Mexico and US Department of Justices file complaint against medical transportation company

  24-06-2026 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Federal and state attorneys are trying to seize $2 million from a medical transport company accused of Medicaid fraud. On Tuesday, the U.S. and New Mexico Departments of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint against Safeway Medical Transportation, which they said billed the state's Medicaid program for drivers taking themselves to appointments and [...]
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for string of crimes that included two murders

  24-06-2026 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man learned how long he will be spending in prison for a string of crimes that included two murders. In 2024, police arrested Preston Ball after he admitted to killing Matthew Aragon. An investigation showed that he also orchestrated the torture and execution of another man, Antonio Taylor. Taylor's mother [...]
  
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• Driver accused of wrong-way fatal DWI crash in New Mexico to stay in jail

  24-06-2026 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man accused of killing a retired Albuquerque police lieutenant while driving intoxicated will be staying behind bars. Police said that back in May, New Mexico State Police received reports of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on Interstate 10. Authorities determined that 32-year-old Artem Durnov was the driver of that vehicle. Durnov [...]
  
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• Five colleges in New Mexico receive grant funding for on-campus childcare upgrades

  24-06-2026 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department awarded five colleges in the state $10 million to upgrade their on-campus childcare centers. The department received the money from the Governor out of the legislative session to support more early childhood education. "There was a high demand for this money," New Mexico Higher Education Department [...]
  
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• Confusion surrounds funding for Santa Fe street outreach services

  24-06-2026 02:48 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As homelessness continues to be a priority for city leaders in Santa Fe, confusion surrounds their city-funded homeless outreach services. Urban Alchemy has been praised for turning around the troubled homeless shelter once known as Pete's Place, but now there are questions surrounding the funding for one of its key services. It's [...]
  
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• Abandoned Albuquerque Rail Yard buildings set to be restored into a new museum wing

  24-06-2026 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Much of the industrial cathedral that is Albuquerque's Rail Yards has sat empty for nearly five decades. "In its heyday, it had about 1,400 people working here, and they would overhaul steam locomotives," said Richard Pytel, one of the museum's directors. "After World War II when the railroads switched to diesel electrics, steam [...]
  
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• Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces gets more support from border communities in fight over Mount Cristo Rey property

  24-06-2026 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A federal judge in New Mexico has ruled the U.S. government can deposit money into a court as part of a plan to seize land from the Catholic Diocese in Las Cruces. But Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales also ruled the Diocese can still challenge the Trump administration’s decision to take [...]
  
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• 'They need to pay': FBI informant calls for justice in DWI corruption case

  24-06-2026 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thirteen people, most of them former cops, admitted to their roles in the massive DWI corruption scheme. KRQE Investigates uncovered case after case, revealing how dozens of people were targeted and exploited in the scheme that spanned three decades. Today, little to no information is being shared with those who were targeted by [...]
  
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• Rain and thunderstorm chances return to New Mexico starting Wednesday

  24-06-2026 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances will return to New Mexico Wednesday and continue through Friday. Despite the increase in moisture, temperatures will remain well above normal across much of the state. It's another very hot day across New Mexico Tuesday, with highs climbing into the mid and upper 90s and triple digits statewide. The hottest temperatures [...]
  
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• M&M's without artificial dyes are coming soon. These other brands are following suit

  24-06-2026 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  Several companies have announced plans or taken steps to remove artificial dyes from their products.
  
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• Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels

  24-06-2026 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  That is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.
  
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• Bed Bath & Beyond is coming back and yes, it will honor your old coupons

  24-06-2026 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  Your tattered old Bed Bath & Beyond coupon may earn you a $100,000 "home transformation."
  
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• WATCH: 'Dog' rescued from Florida canal turns out to be coyote pup

  24-06-2026 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  An animal rescue in Florida had a surprise ending after crews realized the animal they were helping looked a bit different than your average dog.
  
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• Seasons of Nonviolence hosts second free drive-in movie on Wednesday in ABQ

  24-06-2026 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The second drive-in movie night for the Seasons of Nonviolence campaign will happen Wednesday evening. The free drive-in movie will be at Balloon Fiesta Park at the east parking lot. Attendees can enjoy "A Goofy Movie" accompanied by snacks from food trucks. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the movie starting [...]
  
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• DWI scheme ringleader faces questions outside federal court

  24-06-2026 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ringleader of the decades-long DWI corruption scheme was in federal court Tuesday morning for an update about his case. KRQE Investigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart was also there and finally got a chance to speak to him. Cameras are not allowed inside federal court, but once Thomas Clear III left the courtroom, [...]
  
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• LIST: Fourth of July events happening in New Mexico for 2026

  24-06-2026 00:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — July 4 is right around the corner. From fireworks to drone shows and more, there's a variety of ways to partake in the festivities here in New Mexico. This is a look at what's going on in the Land of Enchantment: Freedom Fourth (ABQ) July 4 Celebration (Rio Rancho) Fireworks at the [...]
  
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• Revamp of pedestrian crossing at First and Central in Albuquerque unveiled

  23-06-2026 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The three year revamp project of a pedestrian crossing in downtown Albuquerque was officially unveiled on Tuesday. In order to make the crossing at First and Central safer, the city started a construction project that includes a pedestrian ramp. The ramp is the second segment of the rail trail to be completed [...]
  
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• Brush fires shut down eastbound I-40 at Clines Corners

  23-06-2026 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two brush fires near Clines Corners have shut down eastbound I-40. The Canyon Vendao Fire, east of Clines Corners, has burned three acres, while the Osita Draw Fire, west of Clines Corners, has burned a half acre. According to NM Roads, eastbound I-40 is currently shut down.
  
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• Brush fire burns more than 500 acres in Torrance County

  23-06-2026 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two brush fires near Clines Corners shut down eastbound I-40 on Tuesday. The Canyon Venado Fire, east of Clines Corners, has burned 522 acres and is 0% contained, while the Osita Draw Fire, west of Clines Corners, burned 40 acres. The Osita Draw Fire has been contained. Central New Mexico Electric Co-Op said [...]
  
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• New Mexico workforce dept. releases unemployment report

  23-06-2026 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A new unemployment report shows that New Mexico's jobless numbers are continuing to get worse than the national average. April's unemployment rate came in at 4.9%, according to New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. That's just a little higher than the month before and nearly a full point higher than the same [...]
  
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• VIDEO: APD officers confront man accused of shooting in park

  23-06-2026 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have shared bodycam footage from a shots-fired call that went out from a busy, east-side park in the city. On Sunday, police were called to Manzano Mesa Park, where witnesses reported a man firing a handgun. For nearly two hours, officers coordinated resources, managed the scene, and repeatedly gave commands [...]
  
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• Santa Fe's firework, drone show named NM Spirit celebration of America's 250th anniversary

  23-06-2026 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe and the New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission announced Santa Fe's Fourth of July fireworks and drone show will serve as the official New Mexico Spirit Celebration of America's 250th anniversary. "Santa Fe is honored to have our Fourth of July celebration selected as [...]
  
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• Monsoon moisture increases through the end of the week

  23-06-2026 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  A monsoon high is strengthening south of New Mexico today, helping temperatures climb across the state. This will bring us the hottest day of the week for many locations reaching the 90s and triple digits, with Albuquerque potentially hitting 100° again. Moisture will also begin moving into western New Mexico this afternoon. This will bring [...]
  
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