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• Interstate 40 reopens after derailment near AZ-NM border

  28-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A portion of Interstate 40 has reopened following a derailment, and the evacuation status in the area has changed.The McKinley County Fire Department said westbound I-40 at mile marker 126 is open to traffic after a train derailed near the Arizona-New Mexico border. Eastbound I-40 is also open from mile marker 333. Delays are expected.
  Evacuations have been lifted, and authorities are still monitoring the area. They stated, that right now, there isn't any concernin
  
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• Strong storms possible in parts of New Mexico the next couple of days

  15-05-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances are on the increase through Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and hail will be possible with strong thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
  More scattered showers and thunderstorms developed Tuesday afternoon across parts of New Mexico. More of this rain actually made it to the ground. Temperatures were much warmer today in the eastern half of the state, while they are slightly cooler in western New Mexico. The showers and storms have mostly ended tonight, wit
  
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• The $32 million disappearance

  15-05-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – "This is the worst example where consumers are getting screwed in the history of the state of New Mexico," Former Attorney General Hector Balderas said. He is talking about one of the most significant financial investigations that’s ever been pursued in the state. And the damage left in the wake of this corporate ‘con’ is staggering: tens of thousands of New Mexico victims duped out of millions of dollars."I don't know how a person does this f
  
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• Albuquerque high school student accused of bringing gun to school released to family

  15-05-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A student accused of bringing a gun to an Albuquerque high school is back at home after the juvenile detention center wouldn't take him. This after Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen spoke at the same high school just hours earlier.  “We don't have time, we need a short-term solution,” said Sheriff John Allen. Tuesday, the sheriff said enough is enough after law enforcement tried to book a student for bringing a gun to schoo
  
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• Roswell Schools food services assistant receives award

  15-05-2024 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A national non-profit has recognized a food services assistant at the Roswell School District. Hollie Valenzuela received the School Nutrition Association's Employee of the Year award for the southwest region. The award goes to staff who show a commitment to their school meal programs and the students they serve. General Mills honors APS worker with her own Wheaties boxValenzuela is known as the go-to person for creative projects and often volunteers for sc
  
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• High school golf – 2024 state championship results

  15-05-2024 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2024 high school state golf championships wrapped up on Tuesday. Individual winners and team standings are listed below while all individual results can be found on the NMAA website.5A - Twin Warriors Golf ClubBoys
  Jake Yrene, La Cueva - 146JJ Botello, Volcano Vista - 148Jonah Utash, Los Lunas - 149
  Team Standings
  Volcano Vista - 610La Cueva - 619Alamogordo - 638
  Girls
  Annie Yost, Piedra Vista - 145Alyssa Rodriguez, West Mesa, Eleanor Warden, Organ Mountai
  
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• Medio Fire burns in Rio Arriba County

  15-05-2024 04:05 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire crews are keeping an eye on a fire burning in Rio Arriba County. The Carson National Forest says lightning is the cause of the Medio Fire burning east of Trout Lakes. The smoke can be seen in the community of Cebolla.
  Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024, at 1:10 p.m.Location: East of Trout Lake Rd., Carson National ForestSize: .25%Contained: N/AStructures Burned: N/ACause of Fire: LightningEvacuations: N/AVegetation: Ponderosa PineResponse:
  
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• Field of Dreams dispensary closes in apparent dispute between partners

  15-05-2024 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An apparent dispute between former partners appears to be behind the closure of one of the busiest legal cannabis dispensaries in Sunland Park, New Mexico.Field of Dreams had its doors padlocked by their landlord for non-payment of rent, according to a sign on its door.An attorney for Field of Dreams, however, says the rent has been paid and the lockout notice resulted from a dispute between former business partners.
  A notice of lockout and termination was placed on the
  
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• Busy Field of Dreams dispensary closed down

  15-05-2024 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One of the busiest legal cannabis dispensaries in Sunland Park, New Mexico, has had its doors padlocked by their landlord for non-payment of rent, according to a sign on its door.An attorney for Field of Dreams, however, says the rent has been paid and the lockout notice resulted from a dispute between former business partners.
  A notice of lockout and termination was placed on the front door of Field of Dreams dispensary, 159 Sunland Park Dr.CRRUA board votes to increase
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools taking part in White House summit on chronic student absenteeism

  15-05-2024 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are heading to a White House summit to talk about chronic absenteeism within the school district. A spokesperson for APS says for the 2022-2023 school year, 38% of students were chronically absent. That is defined as students missing 10% or more school days since the beginning of the school year. NM judge puts five-day school week rule from the Public Education Department on holdOn Wednesday, APS' Associate Superin
  
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• CNM ready to roll out new EV certification program

  15-05-2024 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –With a surge of electric vehicles expected on New Mexico roads soon there's a new effort from one of the state's biggest college's to train the workforce needed to work on those cars. “They seem to be the future," said CNM student Walter Morales. Electric vehicles are what student Morales calls the future and CNM agrees to launch a new program this fall looking to train the future EV workforce. "We have certificate programs that are training s
  
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• Georgia Tech forward transfers to UNM

  15-05-2024 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Add another incoming portal transfer to the UNM basketball team. On Wednesday it was revealed that Georgia Tech freshman Ibrahima Sacko is set to join the Lobos for the 2024-2025 season. UNM’s Spenrath and Pengelly snag two of three Mountain West weekly baseball awardsThe Conakry, Guinea native spent one season with the Yellowjackets following a successful prep career in Markham, Ontario. During his freshman season at Georgia Tech, the 6-6 forwar
  
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• State analysts are 'spotlighting' how New Mexico's capital outlay funds are being spent

  15-05-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers have threatened to cut the cord on the reauthorization of billions of dollars in state funding for big projects that have sat unspent. Facing that criticism, state analysts are exploring a new tactic to keep lawmakers up to speed on the projects and help keep an eye on the money.
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• State Supreme Court listens to arguments in former state official's corruption case

  15-05-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's highest court will now decide if it should reinstate a punishment in one of New Mexico's highest-profile public corruption cases. The former tax and revenue secretary was found guilty by a jury, and then sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars, but her convictions were later vacated.This case comes down to law around the statute of limitations. Former Tax and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla argued the state took too long to pursue charges against her.
  
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• NPS seeks visitor responsible for damaging historic Death Valley structure

  15-05-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The 113-year-old piece of Death Valley history was damaged last month, and National Park officials are asking for the public's help finding the person responsible.Officials say it appears a driver went off road in Saline Valley between April 1 and 24 and used an old salt tram tower to help pull the vehicle free from mud. Photos show the structure left toppled and resting on its side.
  The National Park Service said the Saline Valley Salt Tram tower in Death Valley was dam
  
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• More showers and storms on the way Wednesday

  15-05-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances are on the increase through Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and hail will be possible with strong thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
  More showers and thunderstorms have developed Tuesday afternoon across the western, northern and central parts of New Mexico. More of this rain is actually making it to the ground this afternoon. Temperatures are much warmer today in the eastern half of the state, while they are slightly cooler in western New Mexico. The s
  
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• New Mexico filmmaker tells the stories of war-torn Ukraine

  15-05-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has been at the cutting edge of filmmaking since the silent movie days of Tom Mix. Now one New Mexico filmmaker's inspiration has led her to war-torn Ukraine.
  On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine. The unprovoked and largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. It's also not the first time the super-power has waged war on the former Soviet Republic.Seeing the future: How a New Mexico start-up is testing AI f
  
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• Man accused of shooting stepmom at Albuquerque graduation ceremony put on house arrest

  15-05-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of shooting his stepmother at a graduation ceremony won't be held behind bars while awaiting trial. The judge made that decision Tuesday as prosecutors argued the victim is still in the hospital and says she's afraid of what could happen if her stepson Cristian Bencomo is released.Story continues below
  Podcast: Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruderFood: Two New Mexico restaurants rank as Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Barbec
  
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• Cream cheese products sold at Aldi, other supermarkets, recalled in dozens of states

  15-05-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – ALDI stores, along with several other supermarkets, have recalled cream cheese products due to a potential salmonella risk.The Aldi recall, which the company initiated along with Schreiber Foods, Inc., concerns Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread, Cream Cheese Spread, and Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread products sold at stores in 28 states and Washington, D.C.
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• This is the 'most normal' state in the U.S., new study shows

  15-05-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Just what does it mean to be "normal"?
  Recently, the Washington Post used U.S. Census data to determine which U.S. state best represents "normal" America as a whole.The study was undertaken by Lenny Bronner, the paper's political statmeister, crunching Census numbers on 30 socioeconomic factors such as race, religion, income, education, jobs, and social issues — and found that Illinois most closely resembled the U.S. average. As explained by WaPo, based on dat
  
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• Which airlines have the oldest planes?

  15-05-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As stories about airplane mishaps and disasters across U.S. skies continue, many air travelers may be more interested in the conditions of planes than ever before. And while age does not dictate an aircraft's safety, you might be surprised to know just how long planes can stick around in service.Recently, consumer finance outlet FinanceBuzz analyzed data from the civil aviation database Planespotters.net to determine which airlines currently have the oldest and newest planes. I
  
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• National Weather Service: Tornado near Valles Caldera gets 'unknown' EF rating

  15-05-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Weather Service (NWS) provided an update on a tornado that touched down in the Jemez Pueblo Saturday.NWS said the tornado caused little to no damage, so its EF rating is designated as "unknown." The elevation for the tornado was recorded at 8,150 feet above sea level. Viewer Jamey Bryant sent KRQE News 13 video that showed the tornado near Valles Caldera. ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new se
  
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• Fire in northwest Albuquerque destroys 3 cars

  14-05-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded Monday night to three cars on fire in northwest Albuquerque. Crews were able to control the flames within 15 minutes. A nearby home was spared damage but the three cars were destroyed. Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves injured hiker in Manzano Open SpaceNo injuries were reported. AFR is investigating the cause of the fire.
  
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• Albuquerque has a new fire marshal

  14-05-2024 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has made a few promotions within Albuquerque Fire Rescue. That includes choosing a new fire marshal.The city promoted Jason Garcia to fire marshal. With the role, hw will oversee fire inspections, investigations, and community fire risk reduction. Police monitor says APD doesn’t need outside oversightGarcia has been with Albuquerque Fire Rescue since 1998, the city says. He not only grew up in Albuquerque, but comes from a
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves injured hiker in Manzano Open Space

  14-05-2024 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the Manzano Open Space on Monday night when a hiker was injured after a fall. The call came in just before 9 p.m. with the hiker about a mile from the trailhead.Firefighters extinguish house fire early Monday morningThe caller was able to give crews the exact location helping them reach the injured hiker quickly. The hiker was later taken to the hospital. Their exact injuries were not made known.
  
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• Rio Rancho Police Department holding K9 competition on Saturday

  14-05-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho Police Department says it is holding its first-ever K9 competition this weekend. They say the event will give police dogs from around the state a chance to compete in agility, detection, and apprehension. Police: Pedestrian cited after stepping on road, getting hit by Deming police vehicleAdmission is free for the public and will have food trucks and other vendors on site. There will also be activities for kids. The competition will be on
  
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• Police: Pedestrian cited after stepping on road, getting hit by Deming police vehicle

  14-05-2024 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – A pedestrian was hit by a Deming Police Officer in a marked unit Monday night, the Deming Police announced on Tuesday. The crash happened on West Pine Street around 9 p.m.Police said the male individual stepped into the road and was hit. The officer in the vehicle provided aid and the male was taken by ambulance to Mimbres Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. New information surfaces in 1996 Albuquerque cold case, NCMEC saysHe was released from the hospital
  
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• Albuquerque resident pleads guilty to tampering with evidence in deadly crash

  14-05-2024 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A vehicular homicide charge was dropped against the person who claimed their truck, involved in a deadly crash with a pedestrian, was stolen. According to the criminal complaint, a pedestrian was killed on July 11 on Louisiana and Constitution. New information surfaces in 1996 Albuquerque cold case, NCMEC saysPolice say a red car hit the pedestrian while they were in the crosswalk. The car belonged to Christopher Tramell III, now known as Tara Trammell,
  
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• 'Rust' armorer appeals conviction in deadly movie set shooting

  14-05-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was sentenced to prison for her role in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a Santa Fe movie set in 2021, wants her conviction overturned.A jury found Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March, and Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sentenced her to 18 months in prison in April. Gutierrez's lawyers filed a notice of appeal in the 1st Judicial District Court on Monday. New information surfaces
  
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• NMSP investigating deadly shooting involving Quay County Sheriff's Office

  14-05-2024 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a deadly police shooting near Tucumcari. Details are limited at this time but NMSP says the shooting involved the Quay County Sheriff's Office. VIDEO: Clovis double homicide, kidnapping suspect has court appearance in TexasThey say the shooting happened several miles south of Tucumcari. The deputy is said to be okay but the suspect has died.
  
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