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• Dream team no more: Basketball world catching up to the US

  24-07-2021 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — When the Dream Team era started in 1992, most of the NBA players in the Olympics represented the United States.David Stern knew what would happen from there.“In time,” the former NBA commissioner predicted in 1995, “that will change.”Stern was right. The number of international players in the NBA has steadily risen since -- and the gap between USA Basketball and the rest of the world has tightened as well. There will be more players in this tou
  
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• CYFD in search of ways to keep kids from sleeping in state office buildings

  10-05-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) has faced intense scrutiny and criticism over children in their care who have been forced to sleep in its office buildings- but CYFD Secretary, Teresa Casados, says they've come up with at least one possible solution.Reporter: "Don't the workers and the children deserve better?"
  CYFD Cabinet Secretary, Teresa Casados: "They absolutely do. They both do."As it stands today, the state has more than 2,000
  
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• Mother speaks out after son's killer is acquitted in retrial in Albuquerque

  10-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Days after the man who shot and killed her son was acquitted of second-degree murder in a retrial, the mother of Tyler Lackey is speaking out.
  "I've never even pretended to want justice, there isn't any," said Liz Frank, mother of Tyler Lackey."There's nothing anybody can say or do, he's not going to feel the pain I've been through with my family."
  And now, that may seem even further away for Frank.
  In 2016, her son Tyler Lackey was at an ATM when Matthew Ch
  
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• Defense attorney responds to overturned murder conviction for Albuquerque man

  10-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The defense attorney for Matthew Chavez, who was acquitted of second-degree murder after originally being convicted in 2018, is reacting to the jury's verdict in the trial.
  In 2016, Tyler Lackey was at an ATM when Matthew Chavez tried to rob him. According to witness testimony, Lackey took out his gun and Chavez shot and killed Lackey. Chavez then drove off and set the stolen car he was driving on fire.
  In 2018, Chavez was convicted of second-degree murder a
  
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• Albuquerque mother speaks out after son's killer is acquitted in retrial

  10-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Days after the man who shot and killed her son was acquitted of second-degree murder in a retrial, the mother of Tyler Lackey is speaking out.
  "I've never even pretended to want justice, there isn't any," said Liz Frank, mother of Tyler Lackey."There's nothing anybody can say or do, he's not going to feel the pain I've been through with my family."
  And now, that may seem even further away for Frank.
  In 2016, her son Tyler Lackey was at an ATM when Matthew Ch
  
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• Doorbell video shows Michigan tornado leveling nearly every tree in sight

  10-05-2024 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The doorbell camera of a Portage, Michigan home captured the power of a tornado that splintered and uprooted massive trees Tuesday.The video, provided by a man who wanted to be identified by his first name only, Chris, showed the invisible hand of the storm flattening nearly every tree in sight.Story continues below
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• Northwestern College student graduates with a 4.0 GPA in 4 majors in 4 years

  10-05-2024 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A Northwestern College student is about to graduate with four majors under his belt. Isaiah Gritters spent the last four years studying biology health professions, business administration/finance, economics, and chemistry, all while keeping a 4.0 GPA.On top of his classes, Gritters still found time for extracurriculars, including working as an EMT for Orange City, leading chemistry labs, and acting as a teacher’s assistant for an economics professor. S
  
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• Raton man charged with assault, stealing school bus

  10-05-2024 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – The Raton Police Department arrested a man accused of stealing a school bus. Officers responded to a call around 4:42 p.m. about a man wandering around a neighborhood. When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Patrick Salazar and told him to leave the area. Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremonyThey were then approached by a man who said he had been hit in the face and told police where his attacker was. That's where the
  
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• ABQ BioPark's Grand Cayman Blue Iguana is carrying eggs

  10-05-2024 04:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark's Cayman Blue Iguana is carrying eggs. The Grand Cayman blue iguana is an endangered species due to habitat loss and predation by feral cats and dogs.Albuquerque BioPark upgrades habitats for primatesThe National Iguana Foundation estimates there are fewer than 500 blue iguanas left in the wild but that number is increasing thanks to zoos adopting the Grand Cayman Iguana Species Survival Plan.Igor, 11 years old, is a male who has been at the
  
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• Local boxer to fight former world champion in Canada

  10-05-2024 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Katherine Lindenmuth is still relatively new to her boxing career. Just a few years into fighting professionally, she has started to make a name for herself within the Albuquerque boxing community. Now, she is looking to branch out of the state. New Mexico United beats MLS club Real Salt Lake"I kept telling coach that I am going to be a World Champion and I am going to take us places with this," said Lindenmuth. "It's that dream in the back of your mind, but
  
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• Children of Bernalillo County rescue specialist killed in helicopter crash get special scholarship

  10-05-2024 03:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly two years ago, four Bernalillo County first responders gave the ultimate sacrifice losing their lives in a helicopter crash on a northern New Mexico firefighting mission.  Story continues below
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• State Land Office holds oil and gas companies responsible to clean abandoned sites

  10-05-2024 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With New Mexico still seeing record oil and gas extraction, the New Mexico State Land Office said they are making more progress in the work to hold companies accountable for what they've left behind.“We hope that companies are getting the word that this is a requirement that we are serious, that we mean business, and we'll get better compliance,” said New Mexico commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard.  Story continues below
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• AFR responds to two small Bosque fires near Central bridge

  10-05-2024 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters acted quickly to extinguish two small fires in the Bosque. The first broke out just before 11 a.m. north of the Central bridge on the west side of the river. It burned about a tenth of an acre but AFR says the wildland task force got it under control in about 25 minutes. Albuquerque Police have an updated safe space for victims and survivorsThe other happened near Tingley Beach. No one was hurt and no homes were in danger
  
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• Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremony

  10-05-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A day after a shooting in the middle of a high school graduation ceremony downtown, KRQE News 13 is hearing from the family of a woman who police say was shot in the neck by her step-son. Police say the shooter, Cristian Bencomo pulled out a gun and shot his step-mother as she tried to give him a hug. The victim's sister tells us she's still shocked about what she saw happen just feet away from her. "Somebody came up and shot my sister...
  
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• ALDI cutting prices on more than 250 items to help combat 'stubborn inflation'

  10-05-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – ALDI announced that it's slashing prices on more than 250 items this summer to help ease "sticker shock at the checkout."The discount grocer said in a press release that it is reducing costs on seasonal products, such as BBQ essentials and travel-ready snacks through Labor Day (which falls on September 2 this year). Certain meats, however, will only be discounted through July 10.
  "We don’t want food prices to hold people back from getting together with friends and family
  
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• Albuquerque Police have an updated safe space for victims and survivors

  10-05-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has remodeled the space where family members, victims, and survivors connect with resources and investigators.The Family Advocacy Center has a brand-new lobby, thanks to a grant from the state's Crime Victims Reparation Commission. Police say the updated space will help support public safety. New Mexico judges must now put reoffenders behind bars until case review“The staff and partners at the Family Advocac
  
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• Some New Mexico taxpayers received incorrect penalty letters, state says

  10-05-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's taxation and revenue department says some New Mexicans have received incorrect letters saying they will be penalized. Officials say customers don't need to take any action to fix the error.“We sincerely apologize to taxpayers who received the penalty and interest letters erroneously. We know it likely caused some unnecessary anxiety, and we’re very sorry for that,” Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke said
  
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• Clinic focused on spay and neutering opens in Taos County

  10-05-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A first-ever clinic focused on spay and neutering is now open in Taos County. Taos Feral Feline Friends is an all-volunteer charity clinic that opened in El Padro. New Mexico seeing fewer oil spills, according to watchdog analysisResidents are able to make appointments for their dogs and cats free of charge. The clinic opened on April 29 and will hold an official grand opening on Saturday.
  
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• Utah tip line flooded with 10K 'bogus' complaints in protest of controversial bathroom law

  09-05-2024 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – In the week since Utah’s tip line to help enforce a controversial new bathroom law went live, it’s been flooded with thousands of fake complaints."As of yesterday, we had received over 10,000 bogus complaints via the online form," State Auditor John Dougall told Nexstar on Thursday. "None appear to be legitimate."Dougall’s office had posted an online complaint form in accordance with House Bill 275, which restricts transgender people from using sta
  
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• El Niño's end is imminent: What it means for summer weather

  09-05-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Say goodbye to El Niño. National forecasters announced Thursday that El Niño is expected to end in the next month.
  What comes next is a period of neutrality – called "ENSO neutral" – in which neither El Niño nor La Niña is present. But even that isn't expected to last long. The Climate Prediction Center expects La Niña to develop by mid-to-late summer.
  What does all this climate chaos mean for summer weather in the U.S.?El Ni&ntild
  
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• South Valley charter school director accused of threatening student will be released from custody

  09-05-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque charter school director accused of holding a box cutter to a student's neck in April will be released from custody.Richard Perea, 58, appeared in court for a pretrial detention hearing on Thursday for the charges of aggravated battery (deadly weapon), aggravated assault, and child abuse (open count).
  According to the criminal complaint, Perea, who is the executive director of South Valley Academy, allegedly had the 17-year-old student bro
  
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• Photographer's claims against Rashee Rice laid out in police report

  09-05-2024 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- A Dallas police report details claims made against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is accused of assaulting a photographer at a nightclub.
  Rice has not been arrested or charged, but the incident report, obtained by Nexstar's WDAF lays out a clearer timeline and gives the alleged victim's account of what happened.The incident report says Dallas police officers went to Lit Kitchen and Lounge just after 3:30 a.m. for a "major disturbance call."Story cont
  
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• 6-10 BYU transfer commits to New Mexico

  09-05-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team continues to add to its roster for the 2024-2025 season. On Thursday it was revealed that 6-10 BYU transfer Atiki Ally Atiki has committed to UNM. Lobo basketball lands 6-8 high school recruitThe Mwanza, Tanzania native spent the last three seasons in Provo and appeared in 88 games for the Cougars, including four starts. In his career at BYU, he averaged 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.With the addition of Atiki, the Lobos
  
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• New Mexico State University holding graduation ceremonies this weekend

  09-05-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 2,000 degrees will presented at New Mexico State University this week. NMSU's commencement ceremony for graduate students will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Pan American Center.Judge temporarily blocks Public Education Department’s 180-day ruleThose receiving their bachelor's degrees will be honored at two Saturday ceremonies, one at 9 a.m. and the next at 2 p.m.
  
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• New Mexico seeing fewer oil spills, according to watchdog analysis

  09-05-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In recent years, New Mexico's Environmental regulators have boosted enforcement of oil and gas regulations. The Center for Western Priorities says those efforts seem to be working.An analysis by the self-described nonpartisan group shows that drilling-related liquid spills have decreased in New Mexico after accounting for recent increases in production by producers. Colorado and Wyoming have also seen a decrease in liquid spills, the Center for Western Prior
  
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• 3 Albuquerque students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

  09-05-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three students have earned a prestigious honor by becoming U.S. Presidential Scholars.
  Those students are:
  Kayan River-Graham, Albuquerque Institute of Math and ScienceAileen Adanma Ukwuoma, Early College AcademyKaren Weijia Zhang, Albuquerque Academy
  They, along with 158 others from around the country, will be recognized at an online program this summer.
  
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• 25 firefighting terms to know when a wildfire begins

  09-05-2024 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fire season is now a year-round reality in many areas of New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Forestry Division.When a wildfire starts and fire crews respond, oftentimes wildfire briefings by officials may include terms that the average person may not know. To help better understand wildfire response terminology, KRQE News 13 selected 25 terms you may hear from firefighters if a wildfire begins in your area. Fire Evacuations: What you need to knowBlackline
  
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• First human brain implant malfunctioned, Neuralink says

  09-05-2024 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The first Neuralink implant in a human malfunctioned after several threads recording neural activity retracted from the brain, the Elon Musk-owned startup revealed Wednesday. The threads retracted in the weeks following the surgery in late January that placed the Neuralink hardware in 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh’s brain, the company said in a blog post. This reduced the number of effective electrodes and the ability of Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, to control a
  
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• Research team, including from UNM, suggest evidence of atmosphere on rocky planet

  09-05-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A team of researchers, including from the University of New Mexico, recently published their findings that hypothesize for the first time there may be evidence a rocky planet contains an atmosphere.
  The exoplanet 55 Cancri e, which is 41 light years away from earth, orbits a start similar to the sun. The exoplanet orbits so close to the star, making it uninhabitable. The exoplanet is so close to the star the gravitational pull does not allow it to rotate, so
  
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• Moisture returns for much of New Mexico this weekend

  09-05-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front has moved through the state this morning, bringing some breezy winds across the RGV. As we head into the later afternoon and evening hours, some light rain chances along with very light snow accumulations are possible across the Northern Mountains.Stronger east winds will develop in the Albuquerque Metro Thursday night through Friday morning, with up to 60 mph wind gusts possible. This surge of east winds will also bring in increasing moisture across the state, setting the
  
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