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• FBI agents found dozens of classified documents in Mar-a-Lago search: sources

  12-08-2022 14:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — FBI agents found dozens of classified documents during their search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago on Monday, sources confirmed to NewsNation.
  Investigators discovered classified documents in two areas: Trump's personal office above a ballroom and in a storage room near the pool. Sources say there were "boxes everywhere," with some containing Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Those are considered some of the highest level of classified documents.Since the docum
  
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• 40-60 mph wind gusts possible Thursday afternoon

  25-04-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  High winds return Thursday afternoon with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Another storm will bring more winds, but a better chance for rain on Saturday.
  It's another warm day Wednesday all across New Mexico, but cloud cover streaming in is keeping temperatures a few degrees cooler than the near-record warmth we had on Tuesday. The clouds will be clearing out tonight with more mild temperatures overnight. Winds will begin picking up Thursday morning as our next storm system moves into the state. By
  
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• UNMH Lifeguard program expands fleet to help respond to more calls

  25-04-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A decades-long program out of the University of New Mexico Hospital is expanding in hopes of saving more lives across the state. "Lifeguard is the University of New Mexico Hospital's critical care transport program we have airplanes, helicopters, and ground ambulances," said Lifeguard Program Director, Margaret O'Donnell.For the past 40 years, the Lifeguard Program at UNMH has been serving the entire state of New Mexico, getting critical care patients to and
  
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• New Mexico border issues could be sticking point in upcoming special lawmaking session

  25-04-2024 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers will gather in July for a special lawmaking session. Democratic leaders say they plan on using the time to work on ideas like a panhandling bill, but some Republicans have different hopes for the session."The failure of the government to secure our southern border is the number one issue for my constituents," New Mexico House Republican Leader Rod Montoya (R-San Juan) said in an email to the press. Albuquerque woman headed to prison
  
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• National Enquirer’s David Pecker testifies in Trump trial: 5 takeaways

  25-04-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump’s trial was dominated on Tuesday by the testimony of former magazine executive David Pecker.Pecker was previously the publisher of the National Enquirer tabloid. In that role, he engaged in the unusual practice of “catch and kill” — in essence securing the rights to publish a story in order to quash it.Pecker testified he did this to assist Trump.Story continues below
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• Pro-Palestine protests: What are college students demanding?

  25-04-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools: Stop doing business with Israel — or any companies that support its ongoing war in Gaza.The demand has its roots in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, a decades-old campaign against Israel's policies toward the Palestinians. The movement has taken on new strength as the Israel-Hamas war surpasses the six-month mark and stories of suffer
  
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• Chicago's beloved 'Rat Hole' removed — but it may not be gone forever

  25-04-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — The infamous "Chicago Rat Hole" — which once served as a place of urban wonderment and, for one couple, matrimony — has officially been removed.City crews were captured removing the slab of concrete, fully intact with the rodent-shaped hole imprinted in it, around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.Story continues below
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• Hamas releases hostage video showing well-known Israeli-American

  25-04-2024 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.The video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, and its release ignited new protests in Jerusalem calling on the government to do more to secure the captives' release.In the video, Goldberg-Polin accused Israel’s govern
  
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• Fifth arrest made in connection to murdered Kansas moms

  25-04-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KSNW) — A fifth person has been arrested in connection to the murders of Kansas moms Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler.According to the Oklahoma state court records, an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, April 24, for Paul Grice, 31, on suspicion of two counts of murder in the first degree, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree.During an interview, Grice admitted that he was a part of the planning, killing and s
  
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• Mitchell Parker making the most of MLB starts

  25-04-2024 00:33 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mitchell Parker has been dominant for much of his baseball career. From throwing a perfect game against La Cueva as a sophomore in high school, to striking out major leaguers like Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve eight years later, the former Manzano High School standout has always kept his cool on the mound.Story continues below
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• Florida man says mother's ashes returned to mailbox after car stolen

  25-04-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man said his custom car was stolen while he was asleep on Monday, and the vehicle contained something irreplaceable: his mother's ashes.Larry Carter Jr. told Nexstar's WFLA that he can't believe he slept through it all. He believes someone broke into his 2023 limited-edition Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak and rolled the vehicle out of his Winter Haven neighborhood before starting the engine.
  "I ain't hear no horn, nothing. Car didn't crank.
  
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• UNM launching AI-enhanced pilot program this summer

  25-04-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is launching a pilot program this summer that will instructors and students better understand and use artificial intelligence. The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences will offer the eight-week course from June through July. UNM business students place in top 5 during sales competitionThe classes will provide students and faculty with the tools needed to help develop pAI and open educational resources at the
  
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• NMSP: Santa Fe Police involved in shooting

  24-04-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department on Wednesday. State police said the suspect was shot and was taken to the hospital. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office seeks community’s help in death investigationThe incident happened at Harrison Road and Cerrillos Road, and officers are "ok," according to the post made by NMSP.This is a developing story that will be updated.
  
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• Lobo women's basketball adds trio of transfers

  24-04-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been a roster turnover kind of off-season for the Lobo women's basketball team. After multiple key departures including Aniyah Augmon, Nyah Wilson, Paula Reus and others, UNM announced three new incoming players on Wednesday. Lobo baseball bats get hot at Texas TechThe team announced the signing of 6-3 forward/center Clarissa Craig, 6-1 forward Amhyia Moreland and 5-9 guard Destinee Hooks. All three come to Albuquerque as transfers, with Craig and Mor
  
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• NM man accused of trying to light his home on fire with kids inside will stay in jail

  24-04-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man who police say tried to light his house on fire while his children were inside will stay behind bars until his trial. Police say earlier this month, that Eric Rivera of Hernandez, New Mexico woke up angry and shouting at his mother who lives with him. Man accused of running Albuquerque shoplifting ring to stay in jailRivera's three children were in the house when investigators say he attempted to start the home on fire multiple times while threatening to kill
  
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• Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office seeks community's help in death investigation

  24-04-2024 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is asking the community to help identify a man who was found dead on Friday.Santa Fe County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the corridor of Redondo Peak, in the Rancho Viejo Subdivision, at approximately 11 a.m. Deputies responded to the location after medical personnel received a 911 call of a male needing medical attention. Amber Alert issued for Albuquerque 10-year-oldWitnesses said that they saw the man runnin
  
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• Sentence dismissed for New Mexico man who accidentally killed his father

  24-04-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Darrin Martinez will not spend time in prison after a fight with his father turned deadly. In February 2022, Martinez was drinking and shooting guns with family on the West Mesa. A fight broke out between Martinez and his father that ended with the death of his father.Man accused of running Albuquerque shoplifting ring to stay in jailMany witnesses did not cooperate with investigators but police believe the victim was at least partially at fault for the dead
  
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• Report: Child deaths in New Mexico cost around $1 million in medical expenses each year

  24-04-2024 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest report from the New Mexico Child Fatality Review has been published by the state's Department of Health. It shows the leading causes and cost of child deaths in New Mexico.The report shows that over the years, the per-population child death rate in New Mexico has been above the national rate. For children ages 0 to 17, the leading cause of death in New Mexico from 2011 to 2021 has been unintentional injury or accidents. ABQ BioPark getting electri
  
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• Albuquerque crews upgrading downtown lighting

  24-04-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City crews are using state funds to upgrade the lights in downtown Albuquerque. The hope is to make downtown safer while replacing old infrastructure.“Better lighting and visibility will enhance the appeal of Downtown Albuquerque while making it safer for all who spend time there,” Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a press release. “My administration supports this effort as part of an overall strategy to make New Mexico a safer p
  
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• Man accused of running Albuquerque shoplifting ring to stay in jail

  24-04-2024 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of being behind a massive Albuquerque shoplifting ring will remain in custody. Deputies say Raul Garcia organized thefts of thousands of dollars of merchandise at multiple stores. They say the thieves took the stolen items to Garcia who then resold them.New Mexico man who stole millions from investors will stay on probationLast week, an undercover deputy told KRQE News 13 that they spent nearly a year tracking him down. Garcia is facing organ
  
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• New Mexico State Police responds to deadly crash in Artesia

  24-04-2024 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police and the Eddy County Sheriff's Office responded to a dead crash in Artesia on Wednesday. New Mexico Corrections Department processes ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah GutierrezThe crash involved one vehicle. The sheriff's office said 26th Street will be closed between Compress Road and the Artesia city limits for an unknown amount of time.New Mexico State Police is leading the investigation into the crash.
  
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• Fire continues to burn at Portales peanut processing plant

  24-04-2024 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Several buildings at a New Mexico peanut plant are a total loss as a fire burns more than a week after it started. That fire started on Monday at the Hampton Farms facility in Portales forcing an evacuation of the plant. New Mexico Corrections Department processes ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah GutierrezThe Portales Fire Department says the blaze started outside the building and was contained a few hours later but flared up again the next morning. One person
  
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• Albuquerque South Valley gets affordable senior housing

  24-04-2024 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ceja Vista Apartments celebrated their grand opening on Wednesday. The complex offer 156 affordable housing units for seniors.The project was funded in part by project revenue bonds and helped by a Bernalillo County property tax exemption, the county says. The new apartments are at 10001 Ceja Vista Rd. Southwest. That's near Atrisco Vista High School. New Mexico gets $156 million for solar projectsThe new apartments add to the area's options for afforda
  
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• Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?

  24-04-2024 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Airlines will soon be required to pay you back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.
  The change was made official Wednesday when the Department of Transportation issued a final rule. "Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a written announcement of the new standards.
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• City of Albuquerque hosting annual Spring into Summer event

  24-04-2024 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is hosting its annual Spring into Summer event on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. at Barelas Community Center and park. Former owner of Albuquerque ice cream shop reflects on sale after 19 years in businessThe free event will be feature things for the whole family to enjoy like food trucks, music, games, adoptable pets giveaways and plenty of information about upcoming summer youth events. Spring into Summer helps familie
  
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• Trial continues against former APD officer accused of dragging disabled man out of Target

  24-04-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The trial against a former APD officer accused of dragging a disabled man out of Target on Coors continued Thursday.New Mexico Corrections Department processes ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah GutierrezKenneth Skeens is being accused of using excessive force against Matthew McManus while he was at the self checkout trying to buy a bike. The state argues Skeens pulled McManus out of that Target without the lawful authority to do so, and that he made false cl
  
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• Luna County Sheriff's deputy charged with homicide by vehicle

  24-04-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Homicide by vehicle charges were filed against Luna County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Garcia for his role in an accident that killed a 14-month-old boy in Deming.
  Court documents say that in November 2023 Isabella Hernandez was driving on Highway 11 when she was struck by Garcia in his marked patrol unit, killing the 14-month-old boy. He said he was responding to a burglary in progress. The family's attorneys said New Mexico State Police say Garcia's vehicle slammed into
  
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• New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions launches podcast

  24-04-2024 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The agency that focuses on helping New Mexicans connect with jobs has launched a podcast that focuses on career journeys of New Mexicans.The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is calling the podcast "Good Job New Mexico." The first episode will focus on Sade Smith's experience. She experienced DWS's youth-focused "pre-apprenticeship" program. ABQ BioPark getting electric train, gray wolf refuge, new event pavilion“By sharing the ca
  
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• Constructive Conversations series with Albuquerque city leaders

  24-04-2024 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The "Constructive Conversations" series is giving people the chance to meet with Albuquerque city leaders like Mayor Keller and city councilors and talk about how to make the community better.Former owner of Albuquerque ice cream shop reflects on sale after 19 years in businessThe city is holding the series to help bridge the gap between what the community wants and what the city can do. They will be focused on investments that can improve things like roads,
  
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• Flight delayed or canceled? Airlines have to give you an automatic refund now

  24-04-2024 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights and to share baggage, change, or cancellation fees upfront.“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them - without having to ask,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “Today’s announcement
  
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