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• First female Coast Guard commandant ousted

  21-01-2025 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an Armed Forces branch in U.S. history, was ousted by the Trump administration with no explanation late Monday.Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman relieved Fagan of her duties as Coast Guard commandant, noting she “served a long and illustrious career, and I thank her for her service to our nation,” according to a message sent to all Coast Guard members Tuesday. Co
  
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• Haupt scores 30 in Lobos loss to Boise State

  08-02-2026 07:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM men's basketball team went over a full calendar year without losing in the Pit. That has now happened twice within a week. The latest loss came late on Saturday night. The Lobos fell to Boise State 90-91. The Lobos defensive struggles were primarily beyond the arc. Boise State knocked down [...]
  
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• Española dog reunited with family after missing for 7 years

  08-02-2026 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of being missing, one northern New Mexico dog has been reunited with his family. It's all thanks to a good Samaritan and a microchip. Erika Ruiz said she got a phone call this week that really surprised her. Her husky, Bentley, who went missing seven years ago, was at [...]
  
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• Warm and calm conditions heading into next week

  08-02-2026 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cloud coverage increased across the state today as moisture returned to some areas. Isolated showers have been moving through the southern and eastern parts of the state today, with temperatures remaining well above normal. Drier conditions return statewide Sunday, though a few spotty showers may return Monday in far southern New Mexico. [...]
  
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• Together in Love gala showcasing local artists

  08-02-2026 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday evening, community members gathered to raise donations for those in need. Tenderlove Community Center hosted its fundraising gala "Together in Love," highlighting community members making a difference in the city and showcasing local artists. The center first opened in 2013, helping people experiencing homelessness find stable housing and employment, providing [...]
  
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• More Americans interested in Bad Bunny Super Bowl show than TPUSA's Kid Rock-headlined alternative

  08-02-2026 04:37 via krqe.com
  
  Bad Bunny will make history on Sunday as the first solo Latin artist to headline a Super Bowl Halftime Show. 
  
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• Late run fuels Longhorns to 79-68 win over Ole Miss, former head coach

  08-02-2026 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  Jordan Pope's 4-point play gave the Longhorns a 69-68 lead with 2:43 remaining, and then Dailyn Swain scored three the hard way with 1:55 left to help fuel the big run. The win puts the Longhorns over .500 in SEC play at 6-5 and 15-9 overall.
  
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• Savannah Guthrie agrees to pay ransom, pleads for mother's safe return

  08-02-2026 04:34 via krqe.com
  
  "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her."
  
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• The Picklr celebrates grand opening

  08-02-2026 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens put on their athletic wear and picked up their paddles Saturday to get their pickleball on. The Picklr had its grand opening ceremony just hours ago. Near the corner of I-40 and Eubank used to be the Conn's Furniture Store, but now it's a state-of-the-art pickleball facility where people can play [...]
  
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• AFR Engine 11 crew gets patient's bike back home

  08-02-2026 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When there's a will, there's always a way. On Friday, Engine 11 was called to help a person who fell off their bicycle, but of course, AFR couldn't just leave their bike behind. The patient was taken to the hospital, but before transport, fire crews made sure that the bike would make [...]
  
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• Unseasonably warm conditions continue into next week

  08-02-2026 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  Cloud coverage increased across the state today as moisture returned to some areas. Isolated showers have been moving through southern and eastern parts of the state today with temperatures remaining well above normal. Drier conditions return statewide Sunday, though a few spotty showers may return Monday in far southern New Mexico. The unseasonable warmth will [...]
  
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• El Vado Motel holds Made with Love Market

  08-02-2026 01:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People stopped by the El Vado Motel Saturday as it returned with its Valentine's inspired Made with Love Market. Small businesses came together to bring out their handmade goods, jewelry, local products, and lots of sweet treats. Making the shopping experience easy to find something for the special people in your life. [...]
  
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• Semi-Sweet Heart Pop Up at Boxing Bear Brewing

  08-02-2026 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some local businesses are getting an early start to Valentine's Day. On Saturday, Boxing Bear Brewing Company hosted its pre-Valentine's event, the Semi-Sweet Heart Pop Up Shop. Guests could stop in for a drink or get a gift from the vendor booths. The event featured everything from jewelry to cotton candy and [...]
  
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• AFR fights southeast duplex fire

  08-02-2026 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Around 6:00 a.m. Saturday, fire crews were called to Alcazar Street in Southeast Albuquerque. There, they found a boarded-up duplex with heavy smoke and fire coming from one of the units. The blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes, and no one was injured. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) says both apartments [...]
  
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• AFR responds to southeast SUV fire

  08-02-2026 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Minutes before midnight Friday, Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) found an SUV completely engulfed in flames in southeast Albuquerque. No injuries were reproted and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. AFR says Engine 11 was used, and it's their busiest company, answering over 4,700 calls for service just last year. Fire [...]
  
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• Apple AirTag helps in rescue of missing man from icy ravine

  08-02-2026 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  He was too injured to move and had been exposed to freezing temperatures for hours.
  
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• Gabbard under scrutiny over whistleblower report, election probes

  08-02-2026 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard is coming under scrutiny from lawmakers in both parties for delays in transmitting a whistleblower complaint and her involvement in two different seizures of voting records. On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Gabbard’s office had failed to relay a whistleblower report made last May accusing her [...]
  
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• Green Day frontman calls out ICE ahead of Super Bowl: 'Quit that s--tty job you have'

  08-02-2026 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  "To all the ICE agents... quit your s--tty a-- job."
  
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• Bill strengthening burglary laws passed by NM Senate

  08-02-2026 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Senate passed a bill with bipartisan support that aims to strengthen the state's burglary laws and close what the governor calls a "dangerous loophole." SB100 ensures that prosecutors can use a clear statute to hold criminals accountable when someone's home is violated, not just inside, but outside their [...]
  
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• NM Supreme Court upholds conviction of Las Cruces man for killing girlfriend

  07-02-2026 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico state Supreme Court upheld this week the convictions of a Las Cruces man for murdering his girlfriend and related crimes in 2022. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice Michael E. Vigil, the Court rejected arguments by Steven Valdez that the trial court wrongly admitted evidence about [...]
  
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• Gila National Forest reporting increase in vandalism

  07-02-2026 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Officials with the Gila National Forest said they have seen an increase in vandalism at developed Forest Service sites including trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreation areas over the past several months. Recreation and law enforcement staff with the Gila National Forest have had to redirect personnel and time away from [...]
  
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• Israeli bobsled pilot says team apartment was robbed ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Games

  07-02-2026 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — An Israeli bobsled pilot says the apartment that he and some fellow Olympians have been using while finishing their training for the Milan Cortina Winter Games was robbed Saturday, with passports and “thousands of dollars” worth of other items among what was taken. Some members of the team still have not arrived in Italy [...]
  
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• Maher blasts White House over defense of Obama video: 'F---ing hypocrites'

  07-02-2026 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  "Is it OK to show Elmer Fudd shooting Charlie Kirk?" Maher asked.
  
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• A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy

  07-02-2026 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — USA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio is a New England Patriots fan. Makes sense: He's from Massachusetts, his mother has worked for the Patriots for more than two decades and the Patriots are about to play in the Super Bowl for the 10th time since he was born. He [...]
  
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• The wildly wonderful world of Chess Boxing

  07-02-2026 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  Samy Shoker isn’t just an International Grand Chess Master; he’s also the European Middleweight Chess Boxing Champion. 
  
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• 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold dies after cancer fight

  07-02-2026 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brad Arnold, the frontman for the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died after a battle with kidney cancer. Arnold passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 47. "With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in [...]
  
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• MEDAL COUNT: Who's topping the table in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

  07-02-2026 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  With 116 medal events in total, KXAN is keeping track of how many medals each participating team has won.
  
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• In an 'exceptionally uncommon' sale, you could own a 92-foot Oregon waterfall

  07-02-2026 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  State law requires that the property remain available to the public for recreational purposes, despite its private ownership.
  
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• House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate

  07-02-2026 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  Republicans are digging in on their push for a partisan voting requirements bill as they aim to combat Democratic demands to reform immigration enforcement. But they face a minefield of internal division over how to get the legislation through both chambers of Congress. The House is scheduled to vote next week on the Safeguard American [...]
  
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• These are America's favorite cell carriers for 2026, study finds

  07-02-2026 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  Not thrilled with your wireless carrier? You may not be alone.
  
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