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• KRQE Newsfeed: Oversight end, Rule on hold, Mountain storms, Scooter return, Vendor search

  14-05-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruderBody of missing Santa Fe man believed to have been found near the Grand CanyonGeneral Mills honors APS worker with her own Wheaties boxDogs found in trash bag north of Española will soon be available for adoptionAlbuquerque city councilor speaks out on proposed change to immigrant-friendly policyAlbuquerque Community Safety responds to call from states awayRed Lobster is closing dozens of restaurants and auctioning
  
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• Late goal by Bruce propels United to victory

  09-06-2024 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United went over 220 minutes without a goal. The drought came to an end late in Saturday's night's match against Hartford Athletic, as Daniel Bruce found the back of the net in the 86th minute. The goal proved to be the difference maker, as the Black and Yellow escaped the night with a 1-0 win.The goal came as Marco Micaletto struck the ball from the top of Hartford's box and met the foot of Bruce near the six-yard box. The new trajectory of the b
  
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• Rain chances increase with slightly cooler temperatures

  09-06-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  Heat continued across the state today. Higher chances for showers and storms move into eastern and northern New Mexico Sunday and Monday as better moisture moves into those parts of the state Sunday morning. The highest chances for rain are going to be in northeast and east-central New Mexico, where a couple strong thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will be much cooler Monday afternoon in northeastern New Mexico, while the rest of the state will see cooler temperatures as well.Drier an
  
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• Man accused of Clovis killings, kidnapping to go to trial soon

  09-06-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of killing two women in Clovis and kidnapping an infant will have his trial next month.Alek Collins is accused of killing Samantha "Harley" Cisneros and Taryn Allen, shooting a five-year-old girl, and kidnapping an infant last month.Police claimed Collins took the infant to Abilene, Texas, carjacked an Uber driver, and rammed into a police car.Story continues below
  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican mu
  
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• Years in the making: Winrock Park holds grand opening

  09-06-2024 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A long-awaited park is finally open in Uptown Albuquerque, and it promises to give residents a variety of fun activities. Winrock Town Center has unveiled their new park with celebrations all day. This moment has been years in the making. The Albuquerque-based, Goodman Realty Group, has shared plans to revamp the area at Winrock Town Center near Louisiana and I-40, since 2011. This weekend, they're finally celebrating the grand opening of one of th
  
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• Veteran trip fundraiser comes to Brew Lab 101

  09-06-2024 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce Visionaries held their second Brewathlon fundraiser on Saturday at Brew Lab 101.
  The event helped Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico raise funds for their mission. The national organization gifts World War Two and Korea veterans free trips to Washington D.C. every year in honor of their service to the country.
  The organization needed to raise funds to pay for the trips. Officials said it's because they want to raise fu
  
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• New senior softball tournament held in Albuquerque after Los Altos Park revamp

  09-06-2024 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We may see the summer as a time for kids' baseball and softball season, but this weekend, it's all about some of our more seasoned athletes.Thanks to the city's revamped softball fields at Los Altos Park, a new tournament is in full swing.“It represents elderly players that, veteran players, that just want to have fun and play ball,” said Paul Talamante, a player from Gallup.For the first time, the organization 'Senior Softball USA' came to Albuq
  
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• A brief cooldown before heat returns next week

  09-06-2024 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Heat continued across the state today. Higher chances for showers and storms move into eastern and northern New Mexico Sunday and Monday as better moisture moves into those parts of the state Sunday morning. The highest chances for rain are going to be in northeast and east-central New Mexico, where a couple strong thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will be much cooler Monday afternoon in northeastern New Mexico, while the rest of the state will see cooler temperatures as well.Drier an
  
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• Top picks to come soon for Bernalillo County manager position

  09-06-2024 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Commission is expected to pick the three top candidates for its county manager position.The county is looking to hire a new manager to replace Julie Morgas Baca, who is retiring on June 28.The search committee reviewed eight applications for the job and submitted five recommendations. The county commission is scheduled to meet in a closed meeting this Tuesday to discuss the candidates and select their top three. Santa Fe served with $2
  
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• Albuquerque strip club tries to appeal liquor license revocation, $10K fine

  09-06-2024 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- A downtown Albuquerque strip club is appealing a recent decision to revoke its liquor license. It's the latest move in the ongoing legal back and forth between Knockouts and the City of Albuquerque.In January, the city tried to shut the club down after a shooting and called it a "problem business" with code violations.Knockouts' appeal was denied, and the State ended up taking away its liquor license.In the new motion, Knockouts is asking a judge to overturn
  
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• Virgin Galactic Unity Spacecraft launches final mission

  09-06-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic has flown its final mission with its current spaceship.The "V.S.S Unity" sent four people into sub-orbital space on Saturday after launching from Spaceport America. This was the company's 12th flight and second of the year.Virgin Galactic will suspend future flights as it works on a new spacecraft. Tik Tok stars Josh and Jase share their experiences traveling through New MexicoThe company said the new Delta-class ships are being designed to fly
  
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• Chopper the Rhino moving out of ABQ BioPark

  08-06-2024 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- The ABQ BioPark is saying farewell to one of its favorite animals.Chopper, an 11-year-old white rhino, will be moving to a new, two-acre facility.The BioPark did not say where he is headed, but his move comes after a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Chopper came to the BioPark in 2012 as an orphan and has since grown up. Santa Fe served with $2.3M penalty after failing to meet state’s water standardsHe's known for getting excited w
  
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• Annual parade highlights Albuquerque's LGBTQ+ community

  08-06-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – June is Pride Month, and Albuquerque's LGBTQ+ community came together on Saturday for the annual Pride Parade.Participants marched down Central from Girard and San Mateo, chanting, dancing, and waving flags along the route. This year's theme was "Gather. Dream. Amplify." Visit Albuquerque creates Spotify playlist highlighting Albuquerque musiciansThe Pride Parade has grown into one of the largest in the metro.Officials said the one this year had 124 floats,
  
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• Trial delayed for man accused in deadly roadside ambush of New Mexico State Police officer

  08-06-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A federal judge has delayed the trial date for a Marion man facing charges of killing a New Mexico State Police officer in March.U.S. District Court Judge James O. Browning on Tuesday granted a request by Jaremy Smith's defense team to push the trial back nearly a month to July 8. It was originally set to start on June 10.
  Smith, 33, is facing charges including carjacking resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death stemming from the March 15 shooting death
  
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• These are the best, worst states for LGBTQ equality, report finds

  08-06-2024 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride month this June, they also reflect on a year filled with legal battles and growing restrictions on their rights, particularly those of transgender youth.
  A map, created by Out Leadership for its 2024 equality report, shows where LGBTQ+ rights are strengthening and where they are deteriorating, state by state. The organization, which advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in business, reports equality scores decreased in 22 states over the last y
  
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• Week-long heat wave losing grip on US Southwest

  08-06-2024 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  RENO, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas set a new record high again on Friday, and Albuquerque tied its high mark, but forecasters said the weeklong heat wave that baked most of the U.S. Southwest earlier than usual in temperatures well into triple digits was on its last legs.Slightly cooler weather was expected through the weekend, but the National Weather Service warned it will be short-lived relief before the unseasonably hot weather returns next week.Excessive heat warnings finally expired Friday
  
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• More storm chances on the way this weekend

  08-06-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  It was another hot day with more storms across New Mexico Friday. Storm chances increase through Sunday.
  It has been another very hot day across New Mexico, with most of the state climbing back into the triple-digits and 90s. Showers and storms have developed across New Mexico Friday afternoon as well. In the Albuquerque Metro we tied a record high temperatures of 100° before showers move din. Some of the rain made it to the ground, especially around Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, but for most of
  
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• Tik Tok stars Josh and Jase share their experiences traveling through New Mexico

  08-06-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A YouTube and TikTok duo, famous for their videos exploring different parts of the country, were in the land of enchantment the past few weeks exploring what the state has to offer.Story continues below
  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New Mexico’s population will decline after 2035, experts predictsCrime: Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid at Santa
  
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• Santa Fe served with $2.3M penalty after failing to meet state's water standards

  08-06-2024 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is looking at big changes to its water treatment plant, after the state discovered large amount of E. Coli in the Santa Fe River. "We've been working with them to try to get them back into compliance," said Shelly Lemon, Surface Water Quality Bureau Chief for New Mexico's Environment Department (NMED).Story continues below
  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New
  
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• Charges dropped against former BCSO deputy arrested for drunk driving

  08-06-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly six months after a former Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy was arrested for DWI, her charges have now been dropped with prosecutors saying there's just not enough evidence.Story continues below
  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New Mexico’s population will decline after 2035, experts predictsCrime: Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid a
  
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• Habtom Samuel comes up short in NCAA Outdoor T&F Championships 5k but earns All-American status

  08-06-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM freshman sensation Habtom Samuel had his eyes set on going 2 for 2 at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. It was not to be as Samuel had to settle for a sixth-place finish in the 5K Friday night. It is still good enough to give him All-American status.
  Parker Wolfe of North Carolina put in a time of 13:54.43 to win the race, edging NAU's Nico Young who finished second. Wednesday night Samuel became the first male athlete at UNM to win
  
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• Pride flag flies over Albuquerque's Civic Plaza celebrating National Pride Month

  08-06-2024 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A rainbow flag symbolizing the fight for quality and acceptance was raised in celebration of Pride Month in downtown Albuquerque. City leaders joined the Office of Equity and Inclusion on Civic Plaza to speak to the public about what the month of June means to the LGBTQ+ community. Visit Albuquerque creates Spotify playlist highlighting Albuquerque musicians"Pride isn't merely a parade, a rainbow flag, or a month of festivities. It's a testament to res
  
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• Visit Albuquerque creates Spotify playlist highlighting Albuquerque musicians

  08-06-2024 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque is a haven for all things artistic and a new Spotify playlist is helping get local artist's music out. Visit Albuquerque has put together the Music From Albuquerque playlist where every band and artist included have origins in the Duke City. ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event to be held June 15 at Franklin PlazaRight now, the playlist consists of 64 songs from artists like The Shins, Slums of Harvard, and Micah Thunder. Visit Albuquerque is
  
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• Trial for former state lawmaker accused of corruption pushed back to September

  08-06-2024 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former state lawmaker accused of swindling millions out of Albuquerque Public Schools has been granted a motion to push her trial further out. Sheryl Williams Stapleton pled not guilty to 35 charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and multiple counts of bribery and money laundering. Albuquerque man accused of murder now facing charges for Uptown robberiesStapleton's original trial date was scheduled for this Monday but the court has
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest 11-year-old accused of violent crime spree

  08-06-2024 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested an 11-year-old boy accused of taking part in a violent crime spree. APD took the minor into custody after gathering evidence from several witnesses. Detectives were able to identify the juvenile and secure an arrest warrant. Albuquerque man accused of murder now facing charges for Uptown robberiesLast month, KRQE News 13 covered one of the instances where a group of four boys crashed a stolen car into a gas stat
  
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• City of Albuquerque holds annual 50+ pickleball tournament

  08-06-2024 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is using the pickleball craze to get those 50 years and older moving. The Department of Senior Affairs Sports and Fitness Program hosted the annual tournament at the Manzano Mesa Pickleball Complex.Upgrades coming to I-25 Comanche to Montgomery InterchangeMore than 100 athletes came out to compete showing the ever-growing popularity and love for the sport in the Duke City. "I've been playing for about 12 years, and when we starte
  
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• Jason Sanchez ready to climb the boxing ladder one again

  08-06-2024 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's Jason Sanchez was once the WBO youth featherweight champion and ranked in the world of boxing. After some recent losses, including the first knockout loss of his career, Sanchez is ready to prove that his early career success wasn't a fluke.Sanchez (16-5) is scheduled to fight in Saturday's Gloves On, Grudges Gone card at Isleta Resort an Casino, however, a last-minute injury to his opponent changed things. Now, he will fight in an exhibition m
  
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• Alamogordo senior named Gatorade Softball Player of the Year

  08-06-2024 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Softball Player of the Year award was announced on Friday. This year the honor went to Alamogordo senior Sydney Lessentine.This season, the 5-9 pitcher and infielder played a crucial role in the Lady Tigers run to the top seed in the state. In the circle, Lessentine compiled a 1.89 ERA with 259 strikeouts in just 152 innings of work. At the plate, she recorded a .396 average with a 1.172 OPS and racked up 49 RBI and seven home runs.Les
  
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• Upgrades coming to I-25 Comanche to Montgomery Interchange

  08-06-2024 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After more than a decade of planning, two of Albuquerque's biggest interchanges are getting huge upgrades. I-25 from Comanche to Montgomery is now in the start of a multi-year overhaul.
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  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New Mexico’s population will decline after 2035, experts predictsCrime: Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered af
  
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• Monica's El Portal in Albuquerque closing after 47 years

  08-06-2024 02:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Old Town classic is getting ready to close its doors after almost five decades of serving New Mexican food. It wasn't an easy choice for Monica's El Portal to make this decision as the owner says she considers this long-time restaurant her home but she says now is the time to move on. "I've made thousands and thousands of tortillas," said Monica Baca, owner of Monica's El Portal. Story continues below
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