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• Internship program helps high school students jumpstart careers

  21-03-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  AZTEC, N.M. (KRQE) – School districts in New Mexico are starting to offer paid internships to students in hopes of helping them jumpstart their careers after graduation. The schools are working with local businesses to offer internships, but the money to pay students is coming from the state.Betty Harris is a junior at Vista Nueva High School in Aztec, New Mexico, and is part of "Innovation Zones" – a new program that allows students to explore careers through paid internsh
  
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• Trending dry with fluctuating temperatures this weekend

  17-01-2026 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  The last half of this week was a hint at what is ahead for this weekend. Today's high temperatures were mild throughout much of the state; however, a big temperature drop took place in eastern New Mexico. Places like Roswell, Tucumcari, and Clayton saw roughly a 20–30-degree temperature drop between yesterday's highs and today's. The [...]
  
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• San Juan County official praises White House plan for rural healthcare funding

  17-01-2026 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A county leader in the Four Corners is praising President Donald Trump for his efforts to improve rural health care. President Trump unveiled a new $50 billion program designed to ensure rural communities have access to healthcare facilities. All 50 states will receive at least $100 million a year over [...]
  
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• 911 calls may be connected to case of missing Coyote man

  17-01-2026 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The calls that Santa Fe dispatch received one day in September may be the last time someone saw Joel Valdez alive. "Yes, please, they're doing something to someone inside this truck,” said the caller. Valdez went missing last September while traveling from Silver City to his home in Coyote. Police [...]
  
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• Santa Fe man sentenced for deadly hit and run crash

  17-01-2026 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man will spend the next decade behind bars for a deadly hit-and-run more than a year ago. In 2024, 43-year-old Monique Maes was walking with her kids on Paseo de Nopal in Santa Fe when Mario Israel Mendez hit them and fled. Mae's two children were injured. Police [...]
  
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• State leaders push for investments to make New Mexico a hub for quantum and high-tech industries

  17-01-2026 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – State leaders are urging lawmakers to make more investments to attract more high-tech industries to New Mexico, with a key focus on quantum sectors. There's a big push among New Mexico's top leaders to attract industries for national defense. "New Mexico can be a national security engine for the United States; the [...]
  
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• Democratic lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to overhaul CYFD

  17-01-2026 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – We're getting a clearer idea of how the party in charge plans to improve the embattled New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department. Democratic lawmakers are putting forward a proposal for voters to decide, which takes control of the agency out from under the governor, and it's an effort Governor Michelle [...]
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in talks to return to TV

  17-01-2026 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies could soon be back on television. BCSO said they are in talks with On Patrol: Live and the Reelz channel to be featured on the show once again. Sheriff John Allen stopped BCSO's involvement three years ago amid complaints that deputies were more focused on the camera [...]
  
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• Stabbing in Gallup injures police officer and 1 other person

  17-01-2026 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A Gallup police officer is in the hospital Friday night after police said he was stabbed. They said officers responded to the Big Five on Highway 491 after someone called 911. Police said that one of their officers and another victim were stabbed and transported to the hospital. Police did not say [...]
  
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• Man sentenced for role in murder of teenager in Santa Fe County

  17-01-2026 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 22-year-old will spend 25 years behind bars for the murder of a teenager in Santa Fe County. Giovanny Saldivar Nicolas was found guilty of murdering Eduardo Preciado Luevano at the Camel Tracks shooting range. Investigators said that Saldivar conspired with Edgar Robles Escudero to lure their victim out to [...]
  
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• New Mexico Democratic lawmakers share their legislative priorities for 30-day session

  17-01-2026 03:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's just a few days from the start of this year's legislative session in Santa Fe, and New Mexico Democratic lawmakers say the biggest issues on their agenda are affordable healthcare, ICE detention facilities, and public safety. Democratic leaders chose to speak at a community health care center to reflect that healthcare will [...]
  
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• ABQ BioPark breaks ground on second and final phase of Australia exhibit

  17-01-2026 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From kangaroos to Tasmanian devils, the ABQ BioPark is breaking ground on a bold new adventure at the zoo with the second phase and final phase of its Australia exhibit getting underway. "Australia's wildlife is so dramatically different from what we see on other continents from just the vast amount of marsupials. Like [...]
  
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• 2023 rape case dismissed for former Albuquerque firefighter

  17-01-2026 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The last of the three former Albuquerque Fire Rescue firefighters accused of raping a woman at an off-duty get-together had his charges dropped this week. This comes as the district attorney said there's not enough evidence to prove the case. A jury acquitted the other two firefighters charged in the case [...]
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court denies appeal request from Hobbs woman convicted of throwing baby in dumpster

  17-01-2026 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs woman found guilty of throwing her newborn baby in a dumpster has lost her latest attempt to appeal her conviction. Alexis Avila received a 16-year sentence after she was seen on camera throwing her newborn in the trash bin behind a Hobbs shopping center. Three people digging through the trash [...]
  
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• Up and down temperatures for some New Mexicans this weekend

  17-01-2026 01:36 via krqe.com
  
  Happy Friday! Cooler temperatures settled into eastern New Mexico this afternoon, while most of the state remained on the mild side. Compared to Thursday afternoon, temperatures in the east have dropped more than 20 degrees! The temperature drop is accompanied by a strong backdoor cold front that slid through late last night and through the [...]
  
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• Walking School Bus program at APS to expand in the fall to include 40 schools

  17-01-2026 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grassroots program at a handful of local schools in Albuquerque has gained so much momentum that it's expanding and gaining recognition. Enough to receive $2,712,525 in federal funding. The Walking School Bus began as a volunteer-led program and is now a collaboration between Albuquerque Public Schools and the city. "A walking school [...]
  
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• New Mexico health officials urge people to get flu vaccinations as cases climb

  17-01-2026 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is again urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases continue to climb across the state. The NMDOH reported that emergency room visits for flu-like illness have jumped from 7.1% to more than 10% compared to this time last year. In New Mexico, the flu vaccine [...]
  
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• Teen sentenced for role in murder of 16-year-old found on Pajarito Mesa

  16-01-2026 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teenager was sentenced on Friday after accepting a plea deal for murdering a 16-year-old and dumping his body in the desert. In the summer of 2024, the body of Jesus Quintana Cota was discovered on the Pajarito Mesa. Three suspects were arrested and charged with the murder, all teenagers themselves. Dominik Marques [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Comic Con runs this weekend at convention center

  16-01-2026 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The 16th Annual Albuquerque Comic Con opened its doors on Friday. It's running until 8 p.m. Friday at the convention center and through the weekend from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The convention is packed with "comics, cosplay, celebrity guests, collectibles, and all things geeky." It's one of two big conventions in [...]
  
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• Live shows coming to Albuquerque's smaller venues January through March 2026

  16-01-2026 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque has tons of offerings when it comes to live shows and events, mainly known for the big venues like Isleta Amphitheater and Popejoy Hall, but there are also options for more intimate local experiences that create the culture around the vibrant scene. So, here is a listing of ticket and show [...]
  
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• LEGO convention comes to Expo New Mexico on Jan. 17 and 18

  16-01-2026 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — This Saturday and Sunday is one of the largest LEGO fan events in the region - New Mexico Brick. The event features more than 3 million individual LEGOs across various creations and artworks. There will also be over 12,000 mini-figures on display. The brick convention will is over at Expo New Mexico [...]
  
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• Celebrating National Soup Month? Here's where to find green chile stew in Albuquerque

  16-01-2026 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Winter is optimal soup time. So much so, January has been deemed National Soup Month. And in Albuquerque, the green chile stew is a staple. If you're looking to partake in soup month with a bowl, it may be hard to know where to start. Fear not. In honor of the holiday, [...]
  
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• Poll: What is the best winter activity in New Mexico?

  16-01-2026 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While snow levels may be relatively low so far this year, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy in the winter in New Mexico. KRQE News 13 asked viewers via social media what they enjoyed doing the most in winter. Snowboarding/Skiing Snowboarding and skiing (Nordic and alpine) are popular winter sports in [...]
  
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• NMDOT announces winners of 2026 Name a Snowplow contest

  16-01-2026 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation's snowplows have new and unique names as a result of the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest. The department asked New Mexicans to submit names for the annual contest and narrowed the list down to 50 options, in which people voted for their favorite. The winning names [...]
  
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• Housing New Mexico breaks ground on income-restricted apartment complex in Santa Fe

  16-01-2026 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –Housing New Mexico officials, alongside Dominium property management staff, broke ground on a new multifamily housing development in Santa Fe on Friday. Turquoise Trail will consist of 13 three-story garden-style residential buildings consisting of 120 two-bedroom units, 132 three-bedroom units, and 60 four-bedroom units. The development will feature a clubhouse, an exercise [...]
  
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• New Mexico United announces theme nights for the 2026 season

  16-01-2026 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The 2026 FC soccer season is upon us. On Friday, New Mexico United announced their theme nights for the year. Teams as close as Phoenix and as far as Tampa are slated to face off against United at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park during the team's theme nights. The [...]
  
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• Backdoor cold fronts move through New Mexico this weekend

  16-01-2026 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front moved across eastern New Mexico this morning. This brought in gusty winds across much of the eastern half of the state along with cooler temperatures. Winds have calmed across the state this afternoon. Overnight another backdoor cod front will move into eastern New Mexico. This will once again bring breezy to [...]
  
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• What to know about the 2026 tax season in New Mexico

  16-01-2026 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tax season is officially underway in New Mexico. On Friday, Jan. 16, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department started accepting income tax returns filed electronically via the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP). TAP is a free system provided by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department that allows taxpayers to file their [...]
  
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• State encourages New Mexicans to mail important documents early following USPS change

  16-01-2026 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico state agencies are encouraging people to mail important, time-sensitive documents early to avoid potential datemark delays, which could lead to missed deadlines, due to the United States Postal Service's changes to its postmark procedures. On Dec. 24, 2025, USPS began postmarking letters and packages with the date processed at a facility rather than [...]
  
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• Vulnerable Republicans join Trump to tout rural healthcare plan

  16-01-2026 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  A number of Republicans facing uphill reelection bids in November were present at the White House for a rural health care roundtable with President Trump on Friday.The roundtable follows the administration announcing that $10 billion would be invested in states’ rural health care under the Rural Health Care Transformation Program last month.“I hope [...]
  
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