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• Georgia man accused of northern New Mexico murder pleads not guilty

  10-05-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Georgia man accused of killing a stranger at a northern New Mexico rest stop has pled not guilty to his charges. According to police, a couple from Colorado stopped at a rest stop on I-25 in Colfax County last month to use the bathroom. Roswell teen found guilty in 2022 double murderPolice say when the wife came out, she saw their car was gone and her husband was on the ground after being stabbed to death. The car was stopped by New Mexico State Police i
  
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• Man found guilty for NE New Mexico prison attack

  03-06-2024 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – On May 30, a man was found guilty concerning a prison attack. The jury deliberated for an hour before returning with their verdict.Angel Prieto, 30, went to trial for attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit attempted second-degree murder. New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersIn October 2023, a victim was reportedly assaulted by Prieto and a man named Louis McCallister, 36, at the Nort
  
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• Prosecutors request man accused of setting fire at High Noon Restaurant remain in custody

  03-06-2024 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors have asked for the man accused of setting fire to High Noon Restaurant in Old Town to remain in custody through his trial.Stevie Maestas, 65, was arrested on Friday for the fire at the restaurant on May 21. He is charged with arson. Officials used security footage from the restaurant to link Maestas to the fire.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque looks for participants for food waste reduction study

  03-06-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking for community members to participate in a food waste reduction study.
  The goal of the study, which is being overseen by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, is to identify strategies to reduce food waste in the community. The team is looking for 100 households to participate in a week-long study to identify challenges people face when it comes to wasting food and to gather feedback on how the city can help them prevent that waste in
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted for molesting child in 2017

  03-06-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A case pursued by the Cold Case Rape Unit has ended in a conviction, the Office of Bernalillo County District Attorney said in a release.
  Enrique Sanchez, of Albuquerque, was accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor and pleaded no contest. The crime reportedly took place in 2017.Bernalillo County DA: Man convicted of 2002 sex crimeOfficials claimed Sanchez sexually abused the 7-year-old child of a woman that was staying on his property."I
  
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• MAP: June 4 Primary 2024 Voting Locations in Albuquerque

  03-06-2024 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4, will determine which candidates will appear on the November ballot. Voting centers around the state open Tuesday at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.To see your sample ballot or for more information on the June 4 election, visit berncolerk.gov.List of Voting Centers on June 4 in Bernalillo County.98th & Central Shopping Center – 120 98th St NW, Suite B101 & B102, 87121Andalucia Shopping Center &n
  
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• More Albuquerque families can qualify for affordable housing under new federal guidelines

  03-06-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The federal income limit for affordable housing has increased, meaning more families in Albuquerque can qualify for city-sponsored housing assistance.“When we fund a new affordable housing development, it often becomes a beautiful show piece in a neighborhood,” Albuquerque Deputy Director of Housing Joseph Montoya said in a press release. “The good news is that this year, HUD is catching up to inflation and more families can qualify to
  
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• Gila Wilderness, the nation's first wilderness area, celebrates 100 years

  03-06-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in New Mexico are celebrating a birthday of sorts. In 1924, on June 3, the U.S. government designated 755,000 acres as a "wilderness" area. It was the world's first designated wilderness area, and now it is celebrating its 100th anniversary."Wilderness is really considered the highest form of protection for public lands anywhere in the world," says Luke Koenig, the Gila grassroots organizer for New Mexico Wild. "And tha
  
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• Heating up through the workweek

  03-06-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will warm up daily, through late-week, as high pressure builds over the Southwest. Temperatures will even close in on 100° in Albuquerque, and 105° in Roswell by Thursday. Winds will stay light all week, with the exception of thunderstorm wind gusts late week. We will see increasing storm activity throughout the week, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday being the stormiest days across the state.
  
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• 37th Annual Festival Flamenco Albuquerque coming in June

  03-06-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 37th Annual Festival Flamenco Albuquerque is coming June 21 -29. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious of its kind. Lowrider event shows off unique rides at Albuquerque Convention Center The festival includes 20 performances, plenty of workshops, performance companies from all over the world, over 90 performers and two world premier shows. The festival will feature a diverse interpretation of flamenco and performances from world renowned performe
  
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• Juarez mayor claims victory in bid for reelection

  03-06-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The mayor of Juarez, Mexico, is publicly claiming victory in his bid for re-election.Cruz Perez Cuellar made the announcement late Sunday, as the preliminary vote count gave him a 3-to-1 advantage over his closest rivals.Mexicans abroad voting in record numbers
  “I am profoundly thankful for your renewed trust by electing me as your mayor once again. I promise to continue working tirelessly for our beloved city. The transformation of Juarez will contin
  
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• Blackout Theatre Company presents: "Ol' Dirty Rio Grande Valley"

  03-06-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Blackout Theatre Company presents its latest play "Ol' Dirty Rio Grande Valley." The play will be touring in and around Albuquerque between June 7 - 23.New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersThe play follows a woman who sells green chile peppers, but her son is tired of living in a small town. One day someone from the big city comes around with big ideas. The whole Rio Grande Valley learns to b
  
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• Free summer food service program for children resumes in New Mexico

  03-06-2024 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The Early Childhood Education and Care Department in New Mexico has begun its free food service for children ages 1-18. The service aims to provide free meals to children during summer break.The department said more than 600 locations in the state are providing free meals through August. The meals are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and no registration or enrollment is required to participate. 2024 Free Summer Lunch & Story Time in the Pa
  
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• Tickets now on sale for Home Run Derby X in Albuquerque

  03-06-2024 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now officially on sale for Home Run Derby X. Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park is one of four destinations chosen to host the event in 2024.Uptown intersection to undergo construction for about a year, officials sayHome Run Derby X will be in Albuquerque on Friday, August 23. The event starts at 7:10 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Home Run Derby X features four teams with an MLB legend, a female player from softball/women’s b
  
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• Teacher who held a 'mock slave auction' placed on paid administrative leave

  03-06-2024 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A Massachusetts elementary school teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after two incidents the district described as “disproportionately traumatic for students of color,” including a “mock slave auction.”Gregory Martineau, superintendent of the Southborough school district, wrote to parents last week that the incidents occurred in a fifth-grade class in January and April.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect search, Fire update, Hot and dry, Veteran honored, Space fiesta

  03-06-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Sandia rescue mission saves 2 climbersMan sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersUptown intersection to undergo construction for about a year, officials sayLowrider event shows off unique rides at Albuquerque Convention CenterSentencing approaches for man convicted of 2022 Albuquerque murderABQ City Council to address ‘immigrant-friendly’ charter, Coronado Dog Park fundsOhio officials ask for public’s help in fi
  
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• Temperatures heating up around New Mexico

  03-06-2024 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  Monday morning is clear and quiet. Temperatures are starting from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Monday will be a quiet start to the week. Skies will be mostly sunny and dry, statewide. Temperatures will be warmer than normal, climbing into the 80s, 90s and 100s. Winds will be light.Forecast Continues Below
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• Nonprofit and military team build home for family of Navajo WWII veteran

  03-06-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of a World War II Navajo veteran is getting a special gift. It's all thanks to a local nonprofit and other service members. "I am so happy and blessed - blessed about this house I'm getting. It means a lot to me," expressed Alvin Malone, a son of a WWII veteran.        Alvin Malone said he's proud of his father's service in one of history's largest wars. His dad, Richard Malone, is from the Navajo
  
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• Identity unknown for deceased pedestrian, Santa Fe Police Department says

  03-06-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are trying to identify a pedestrian while they investigate a crash.
  Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) said they were called to the area near Airport Road and Zepol Road after receiving a report of a man possibly hit by a vehicle.New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersThe fire department found a man in the median near the Chamisa Center. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. SFPD's
  
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• New Mexico United loses first match since April, 1-0 at Monterey

  03-06-2024 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 5-match winning streak was snapped on the road Sunday, as New Mexico United lost to Monterey Bay FC 1-0.
  It was a tough loss for the Black and Yellow, as they missed two penalty kicks in the second half and got shut out by Monterey.
  Monterey scored the first goal of this game in the second half, capitalizing in transition to find the net in the 64th minute. NM United had a solid chance to equalize after that, but Zico Bailey missed a PK that hit off of the
  
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• Sentencing approaches for man convicted of 2022 Albuquerque murder

  03-06-2024 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in 2022 is expected to find out just how long he'll remain behind bars.Derrik Bonner aided his girlfriend, Maria Costa, and one other person in planning and carrying out the murder of David Salazar at his Albuquerque apartment nearly two years ago. New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersA jury found Bonner guilty back in November on several
  
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• Man charged for escaping jail, murders to waives court hearing

  03-06-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 19-year-old man accused of escaping from the Youth Services Center waived his pretrial detention hearing on Monday.Josef Toney escaped from the enter on May 25 and turned himself in the following day. Toney was being held on murder charges related to a 2021 shooting which he admitted to killing two people. Police officer fatally shot during response in Gila River Indian CommunityThe state filed for pretrial detention on Toney's latest charges related to hi
  
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• Man charged for escaping jail, murders to appear in court

  03-06-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Josef Toney is expected back in court on Monday to see whether he'll remain locked up while awaiting trial.Toney recently escaped from the Youth Services Center back in May and turned himself back in the following day. Police officer fatally shot during response in Gila River Indian CommunityToney was being held in the juvenile facility on murder charges related to a 2021 shooting where he admitted to killing two people.Toney is also facing charges related t
  
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• ABQ City Council to address 'immigrant-friendly' charter, Coronado Dog Park funds

  03-06-2024 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday night is the next Albuquerque City Council meeting. Councilors are expected to take final action on a resolution expected to change the city's charter as an immigrant-friendly city.
  The change would allow the city and its departments like the Albuquerque Police Department to aid federal agencies in providing information if an immigrant is charged with a violent crime or has a drug-related charge. ‘Space Fiesta’ will bring art, educati
  
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• ABQ City Council to address 'immigrant-friendly' charter

  03-06-2024 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday night is the next Albuquerque City Council meeting. Councilors are expected to take final action on a resolution expected to change the city's charter as an immigrant-friendly city.
  The change would allow the city and its departments like the Albuquerque Police Department to aid federal agencies in providing information if an immigrant is charged with a violent crime or has a drug-related charge. ‘Space Fiesta’ will bring art, educati
  
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• Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeering

  03-06-2024 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman with a history of retail crime has racked up yet another criminal charge.
  Yarelis Cespedes, 24, has now been charged by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office with racketeering and harboring or aiding a felon. She is the same woman who was previously convicted of recording the sexual assault of a minor in 2018.According to police, Cespedes was one of several members of a retail crime ring in Albuquerque. Court documents state Cespedes an
  
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• Group of suspected shoplifters charged with racketeering

  03-06-2024 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of people who police say helped Raul Garcia run a shoplifting ring are now facing racketeering charges.Lowrider event shows off unique rides at Albuquerque Convention CenterMarileysi Campos and Yarelis Cespedes were arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Coronado Mall in November 2023. Cespedes is facing charges for organized retail crime, racketeering and aiding a felon. Campos is facing charges of organized retail crim
  
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• Holloman airshow features world-class aerial demonstrations, military aircraft

  03-06-2024 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KTSM) — The Legacy of Liberty Airshow at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico returned on Sunday, June 2, and welcomed thousands of people to enjoy the free event. People were treated to aerial maneuver demonstrations from some of the finest aerobatic pilots and show featured military aircraft from past decades to the present, such as the F-16 fighter jet.  Catching a glimpse of ‘heaven’ while flying with Air Force ‘Thunderb
  
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• Holloman airshow features word-class aerial demonstrations, military aircraft

  03-06-2024 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KTSM) — The Legacy of Liberty Airshow at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico returned on Sunday, June 2, and welcomed thousands of people to enjoy the free event. People were treated to aerial maneuver demonstrations from some of the finest aerobatic pilots and show featured military aircraft from past decades to the present, such as the F-16 fighter jet. Catching a glimpse of ‘heaven’ while flying with Air Force ‘Thunderbi
  
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• New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with 'Louis Vuitton belt,' attacking officers

  03-06-2024 03:44 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Portales, New Mexico, man has been sentenced for crimes related to child abuse and attacking officers. He pleaded guilty in March 2024.According to the Ninth Judicial District Attorney out of Clovis, Alfonso Perez, 29, was accused of two incidents. As a result, he was charged with multiple felonies such as abuse of a child and four counts of battery on a peace officer.The first crime happened in February of 2022 when he reportedly became angry with a
  
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