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• Highest-rated restaurants for tacos in Albuquerque, according to Yelp

  25-05-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Depending on who you ask, tacos are more than just a quick snack you can grab off a truck for lunch. They're an experience. One that allows the chef to layer flavor and textures—from the fresh crunch of the cilantro and onions to the smoked heat of roasted chiles cavorting with the savory delight of your protein of choice—all onto one delicious tortilla, freshly crisped over an open flame…sorry is anyone else hungry?Story continues below:Crime: Well-known Albuquerq
  
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• Cloudy skies keep temperatures slightly cooler Friday

  09-06-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather has now returned to New Mexico for the next several days. A couple isolated showers will still be possible in northern parts of the state though.
  Only a couple isolated storms have developed Thursday in northern New Mexico, a dramatic change from the wet and severe weather we have been seeing in parts of the state for the last several weeks. Clouds will be on the increase overnight, moving in from the southwest. They will leave us cloudy to mostly cloudy Friday afternoon, but littl
  
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• Meow Wolf exhibitions are now certified autism centers

  09-06-2023 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Since its opening in 2016, Meow Wolf has transported visitors to places they could only imagine. However, that isn't always easy for those with sensory issues. In an effort to let more people enjoy the space, Meow Wolf has announced that all locations are now certified autism centers.In addition to completing a company-wide accreditation process, Meow Wolf has implemented several measures to ensure an accessible experience for all guests. This includes sen
  
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• Albuquerque Target refuses to sell woman pride shirt on sales floor

  09-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman says an Albuquerque Target refused to sell her a pride shirt for her granddaughter even though it was out on display. Jessica Corley headed to Target in Uptown to buy shirts for her family to wear to Albuquerque’s Pride Parade. She found matching shirts for herself and her three-year-old granddaughter that said "Bien Proud." When she got up to the register, the kids' shirt wouldn't ring up.“She called the manager, the manager came over, a
  
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• AG, Governor's office speak out after Florida flies migrants from New Mexico to California

  09-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a lot of questions surrounding how the Florida Governor's administration was able to fly three dozen migrants from Deming, New Mexico to California.
  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' administration has taken responsibility for flying 36 migrants from New Mexico to California's capital. State leaders for both New Mexico and California said they had no notice.
  The California Attorney General said the emigrants were picked up in El Paso and taken t
  
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• Albuquerque Pride marches to Pride Candlelight Vigil to honor suicide victims

  09-06-2023 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In celebration of pride month, Albuquerque Pride held a march to the Pride Candlelight Vigil for the first time in three years. Organizers say they wanted to honor those who have lost their lives to suicide. The Rio Grande can be dangerous, here are some safety tipsThe march started in the International District and ended at Morningside Park. The group was also speaking out against policies being enacted in a number of states, restricting protections for tra
  
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• La Vegas teenager behind bars after leading police on two chases

  09-06-2023 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Vegas teenager is behind bars after he allegedly led two police departments on separate chases and rammed their vehicles with a stolen car. Ethan Hunter is facing several felony charges, including fleeing from officers and aggravated assault.According to criminal complaints, Hunter shot at a mortuary in Las Vegas on May 18 before leading police on a high-speed chase through the city and escaping. Hunter was located but refused to comply with the officers
  
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• Danny Gonzales taking advantage of new transfer portal rule

  09-06-2023 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There has been plenty of roster turnaround involving the 2023 University of New Mexico football team. Since the initial list of signees from the winter, at least a dozen more players should be announced in a few weeks.The Lobos have added multiple players from power five schools, such as national runner-up TCU and Oklahoma, some of which have three years of eligibility remaining. Thankfully for Lobo fans, a recent change in transfer rules only allows one tra
  
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• Jemarl's journey: The Lobos new 7th year player

  09-06-2023 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While there are plenty of Lobo basketball players set to begin their first season at the University of New Mexico, one newcomer, in particular, is on campus and ready to begin his 7th season of college basketball.
  "Yeah, my journey, it's been unique," said Jemarl Baker. "Even though it's been unfortunate at times, I wouldn't go back, I wouldn't change anything, it's been great."First-year guard Jemarl Baker Jr. comes to UNM in his final year of eligibility a
  
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• Co-defendant of Solomon Peña to stay behind bars

  09-06-2023 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the co-defendants of Solomon Peña, the man accused of shooting into elected officials' homes, will be staying behind bars for now. Jose Trujillo was formally indicted on 11 different charges, including conspiracy and using a firearm in retaliation to a crime of violence.According to the indictment, Peña ran for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives last November but lost the election. Peña then allegedly organized shoo
  
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• The Rio Grande can be dangerous, here are some safety tips

  09-06-2023 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bureau of Land Management and the New Mexico State Parks Division want to warn community members of hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande. With more rainfall and runoff this year, the water levels are higher and faster than they usually are – posing a greater risk to those in the water. Mothers that killed 2 children in drunk driving crash to be tried separatelyThe Boat Act will continue to be enforced on all public New Mexico waters, and all boaters, ra
  
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• Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash on 4th Street

  09-06-2023 04:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a vehicle/motorcycle crash that occurred on the evening of Thursday, June 8. According to officers, the motorcyclist has been transported to a hospital and is in critical condition.The crash occurred on Fourth Street at Guadalupe Trail in northwest Albuquerque. Officers shut down the area at the time of the crash. Albuquerque police investigating vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash on I-25No further information has
  
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• Pavement work to begin on I-25 in Santa Fe

  09-06-2023 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is going to begin repaving a portion of I-25 in Santa Fe starting on Monday, June 12. The project will cover both directions of the highway from mile marker 277, south of Cerrillos Road, to mile marker 290, south of El Dorado.The project is contracted with Brasier Asphalt Inc. and will span 13 miles. The work is expected to take 20 days from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, 6 days a week.Roads reopen around Alvarado Square
  
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• Clovis police seek help finding man who broke parole, fled

  09-06-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, June 7, Clovis police tried to conduct a traffic stop when the citizen drove off and led officers into a vehicle pursuit. Officers eventually lost sight of the car, driven by 30-year-old Bryson Campos. Snapchat helps police arrest Albuquerque repeat criminalOfficers later located the car in the area of Earlmont and Llano, however, Campos was not with the vehicle. On April 17, Campos broke his parole and a warrant went out for his arrest. He has also
  
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• Donald Trump indicted for his handling of sensitive government material

  09-06-2023 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for his handling of sensitive government material. This stems from the classified documents found at the former president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.The exact details have not yet been released. On Trump's Truth Social account, he responded to the indictment, calling it the "boxes hoax" and claiming he is an "innocent man." Snapchat helps police arrest Albuquerque repeat criminalKRQE News 13 will provide updates a
  
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• Cause of Colorado's most destructive wildfire revealed

  09-06-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The cause of Colorado's most destructive wildfire, nearly two years ago, has been released. Authorities say there will not be any charges filed.In December 2021, the Marshall Fire destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and left two people dead in the suburbs between Denver and Boulder. It also caused $2 billion worth of damage.Mothers that killed 2 children in drunk driving crash to be tried separatelyAfter an 18-month investigation, authorities found the fire actually began
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash on I-25

  09-06-2023 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is reporting a pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle on I-25 northbound near Jefferson Street.Police announced the investigation at around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. The department closed northbound I-25 and diverted traffic around the freeway at Montaño Road/Montgomery Boulevard. New Mexico woman ordered to repay over $500,000 to Social Security AdministrationAPD says the pedestrian died from injuries at the
  
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• VIDEO: Police let Lordsburg mayor go after DWI stop

  09-06-2023 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  *The above video has been cut for viewing purposes – the actual police interaction was much longer than what is shown in the newscastLORDSBURG, N.M. (KRQE) – A high-ranking official, stopped on suspicion of impaired driving, ends up being let go by police even though other officers are concerned. Newly-released video shows a DWI stop involving the Lordsburg mayor.On Wednesday evening of last week, a Lordsburg police officer pulls over his boss, Mayor Glenda Greene, for speeding,
  
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• Albuquerque man believes mysterious peacock is his late wife

  09-06-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Months after his wife passed away, an Albuquerque man believes she has paid him multiple visits. No we are not talking about ghosts. Frank Crabtree says a peacock has started to come into his backyard. Its quite unusual for a peacock to be seen in this area. Frank Crabtree says he's lived in this neighborhood for more than 25 years and has never seen a peacock before. He says the unusual event has made him believe his wife may be watching over
  
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• Rare New Mexico swale paintbrush plant may become endangered

  09-06-2023 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending that a rare New Mexico flower be granted federal protection. The swale paintbrush, also known as the glowing Indian paintbrush, is native to southwestern grasslands in New Mexico.Biologists listed drought, wildfires, and excessive grazing as causes of the threat of extinction. The last confirmed citing of the plant outside of the state was in 1985. If the flower makes the list, it will likely call for the introduct
  
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• Roads reopen around Alvarado Square in Albuquerque

  09-06-2023 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of renovations, the roads near Alvarado Square are reopened in Albuquerque. Silver Avenue, from 4th to 5th Street, is now open for good. Story Time in the Park: ‘How to Fold a Taco’The street has been periodically closed while the windows were replaced with more energy-efficient glass.
  
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• Drier weather has returned

  09-06-2023 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather has now returned to New Mexico for the next several days. A couple isolated showers will still be possible in northern parts of the state though.
  Only a couple isolated storms have developed Thursday in northern New Mexico, a dramatic change from the wet and severe weather we have been seeing in parts of the state for the last several weeks. Clouds will be on the increase overnight, moving in from the southwest. They will leave us cloudy to mostly cloudy Friday afternoon, but littl
  
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• Drunk driver who fled from police arrested after violating probation

  09-06-2023 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) –The drunk driver who led police on a wild chase and gave officers a bogus story is in trouble again. Conner Greene led police on a chase for 28 miles before he eventually crashed on I-40 near Grants last year.Suspect who led New Mexico State Police on dangerous chase is on the runHe initially refused to come out of the car but eventually surrendered when officers try to shatter a window. However, he gave police the runaround, claiming he's not an American citizen
  
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• Story Time in the Park: 'How to Fold a Taco'

  09-06-2023 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13's very own Stephanie Chavez went to the park this morning to encourage kids to read this summer. Story Time in the Park is a program created to get books into the hands of kids outside of school hours; this prevents a slide in reading skills during the summer break. KRQE Cares Books for Kids Supports APS Title 1 Story Time in the Parks this SummerChavez read the book "How to Fold a Taco" to a group of children in both English and Spanish. Kids 1
  
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• VIDEO: New Mexico teen throws beer bottle at police

  09-06-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces teen was arrested after throwing a beer bottle at a police officer. In May, police were doing a routine patrol in Young Park in Las Cruces due to a high number of reckless drivers in the parking lot. A Las Cruces Police officer monitoring traffic in his patrol unit was then hit with a beer bottle.Judge grants motion to hold ‘nightmare neighbor’ in jail pending trialVideo shows the bottle of Dos Equis hit the officers windshield, splas
  
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• New Mexico teacher's loan repayment program now open

  09-06-2023 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Teachers in New Mexico may qualify to get help repaying the principal and interest of federal education loans. The application window is open now and closes on August 1.New Mexico offers loan repayment help in order to boost the number of teachers serving in "high-need" positions, according to the New Mexico Higher Education Department. The program is offered each year. New Mexico getting $750,000 for Medical Reserve CorpsThere are some eligibility requirement
  
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• Mothers that killed 2 children in drunk driving crash to be tried separately

  09-06-2023 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two mothers charged in connection to a drunk driving accident that ended with each one losing a child will be tried separately. Alexis Martinez and Danielle Ortiz are both facing charges for a deadly drunk driving accident that occurred in March 2021.According to the criminal complaint, late one evening, Martinez sped around the Big-I and went airborne, crashing into a concrete barrier. Martinez's seven-year-old daughter and Ortiz's infant son were killed &n
  
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• APS may deny students enrollment based on prior behavior

  09-06-2023 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new proposal in Albuquerque Public Schools could stop some students from enrolling in school. The new policy would have students who have been expelled within a year be denied from enrolling in other APS schools out of safety concerns for other students.The proposed changes would limit students who've been expelled from any public or private school in New Mexico, or any other state for that matter, to enroll within the district – preventing those pre
  
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• Rule books released for 2023 New Mexico State Fair

  08-06-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico state fair will be here before you know it. And if you're interested in competing in agriculture, arts, or another fair event, you need to know the rules – which have just been published on the fair's website.Called "premium books," the 2023 rules are now on the state fair's website. They offer a comprehensive list of how to enter each competitive category, from livestock shows to baking. Feds fine Roswell Zoo for alleged animal iss
  
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• IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds: Do you qualify?

  08-06-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Over a million Americans could miss out on their share of an estimated $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.The refunds are for tax year 2019, so if you didn't file for some reason in 2020, you could be owed part of those unclaimed funds."Time is running out for more than a million people to get their tax refunds for 2019," said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel in a news release. "Many people may have overlooked filing a 2019 tax return
  
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