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• KRQE Weather Academy visits Evangel Christian Academy

  14-05-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – School may be winding down for the year, but KRQE weather experts are still giving local students a lesson on how the weather in our state works. Zoe Mintz stopped by the Evangel Christian Academy Monday morning for the latest edition of the KRQE Weather Academy. New Mexico looking for summer reading instructorsEach child received an official Weather Academy certificate. If you want KRQE meteorologists to come to your class, you can reach out online.
  
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• Santa Fe groomer charged with 8 counts of extreme animal abuse

  08-06-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  Warning: Some might find the footage used in this story disturbing.SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a heinous case of animal abuse caught on camera in Santa Fe. Now the man accused of punching and hurting dogs he was trusted with grooming is facing felony charges that could put him in jail for years.Four dogs were taken to Paws Plaza, a boarding and grooming business in Santa Fe, for a day of pampering and relaxation. But what actually happened has now led to eight felony charges against
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 17 years in prison for 2022 fatal shooting

  07-06-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who shot and killed his friend during a drunk argument two years ago will spend more than 15 years behind bars. Christopher Wade shot Dustin Banteah with a sawed-off shotgun back in June 2022. Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid at Santa Fe homeThe two were drinking at the Sun Plaza Apartments on Montgomery and Jefferson when they got into an argument which led to a fistfight. Wade went and got a gun and then shot Bante
  
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• Family of 'Rust' cinematographer files lawsuit

  07-06-2024 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of the Rust cinematographer killed in an on-set shooting has filed a lawsuit against several people involved with the film including Alec Baldwin. The mother, father, and younger sister of Halayna Hutchins filed a lawsuit earlier this week naming Baldwin, Hannah Gutierrez, David Hlls, and others as defendants. The lawsuit claims those named should have been aware of dangerous conditions on the film's set.Related Coverage
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• Construction on new I-25 interchange in Los Lunas expected to start in the fall

  07-06-2024 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Work on a new I-25 interchange in Los Lunas is expected to begin this fall. The village recently held a public meeting where officials outlined reasons why the interchange is needed. Some of those reasons include deficiencies in current roads, expected growth of the village, and congested traffic within village limits. Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid at Santa Fe homeThe interchange is expected to be installed near the Centr
  
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• Crews to begin work on Rio Bravo Boulevard near Second Street

  07-06-2024 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Work is set to begin on a project that includes the construction of an additional lane of travel in each direction on Rio Bravo Boulevard. The work on the Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements Project will start on Monday, June 10.Crews will be adding a travel lane on Rio Bravo Boulevard, from Prince Street to Second Street, increasing the number of lanes from four to six. Crews will also add a trail connection, sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, and
  
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• Public meeting set for 2024 bond package for Bernalillo County

  07-06-2024 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, June 10, the county is inviting the public to learn more about the 2024 general obligation (GO) bond proposals. The meeting will be from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at the Ken Sanchez Commissioner Chambers (415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque NM 87102). Details on the proposal can be found at this link.Proposed bonds include:
  $1.5 million for new library book and material acquisition$11.5 million for public safety, equipment and building upgrades$10.9 mi
  
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• GameStop shares plunge, halted during Roaring Kitty livestream

  07-06-2024 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Shares of video game retailer and meme stock sensation GameStop plunged Friday afternoon and were throttled multiple times as the investor responsible for the craze behind them held a livestream.GameStop shares were down more than 33 percent shortly after 12:45 p.m. Eastern, 45 minutes after Keith Gill, the investor known as Roaring Kitty, began a highly anticipated live presentation on YouTube. The New York Stock Exchange halted the purchase and sale of GameStop shares more than a
  
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• Man acquitted by jury of homicide by vehicle charge in Mora

  07-06-2024 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man charged with driving drunk and killing someone while crossing a raging river of a burn scar near Mora in 2022 has been acquitted of those charges by a jury. John Vasquez, 30, was driving a pick-up truck on highway 343 near mile marker 7 from Mora heading north towards Guadalupita on August 7, 2022.
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  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New Mexico’s popula
  
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• University Boulevard to reopen Friday following military F-35 jet crash in Albuquerque

  07-06-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University Boulevard will reopen Friday at 2:30 p.m. after being closed due a military F-35 jet crash near the road and the Albuquerque International Sunport on May 28.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 S
  
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• Albuquerque voters signal low enthusiasm for presidential candidates in 2024 primary election

  07-06-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Four years ago, in 2020, Albuquerque voters were trying to elect a would-be president from a field of candidates dominated by Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Now, those two once again lead the pack, but voters are less enthusiastic, at least in terms of turnout.In Bernalillo County in 2024, voters strongly favored Joe Biden – who received 84% of the county's vote – for the Democratic nomination and Donald Trump – who received 78% of the co
  
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• 2020 vs 2024: Bernalillo County voter turnout drops in presidential primary

  07-06-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Four years ago, in 2020, Albuquerque voters were trying to elect a would-be president from a field of candidates dominated by Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Now, those two once again lead the pack, but voters are less enthusiastic, at least in terms of turnout.In Bernalillo County in 2024, voters strongly favored Joe Biden – who received 84% of the county's vote – for the Democratic nomination and Donald Trump – who received 78% of the co
  
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• ABQ Artwalk debuts downtown mural walking tour

  07-06-2024 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new murals tour is coming to Downtown Albuquerque. It's a new offering from ABQ Artwalk and the Downtown ABQ Mainstreet and Arts & Cultural District. VIDEO: Downtown Albuquerque food truck vendor shot during disputeOfficials say the art walk will be a monthly walking tour led by local blogger Eric Castillo that will look at various Downtown murals. Castillo will talk about the artists and stories behind the murals. The tour begins with a meet-up at Art
  
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• 'Full House' property in San Francisco listed for $6.5 million

  07-06-2024 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Would you like to live in the San Francisco house that once belonged to the fictional Tanner family? Well, now may be your opportunity as the house portrayed in the hit 1980s sitcom "Full House" is up for sale.
  The three-story home at 1709 Broderick St. is currently on sale for $6.5 million, according to a listing from real estate company Coldwell Banker. The 3,737-square-foot property is in Lower Pacific Heights. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Im
  
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• Is New Mexico on track to meet its environmental goals?

  07-06-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has set the state on a path toward decreased emissions. Several years ago, she signed an executive order to decrease the state's emissions by 45% by the year 2030. So, how is that going?“While New Mexico made some progress this past session, the state is likely still far off-track to reach its climate goals," Alex DeGolia, the director for state legislative and regulatory affairs at the Environmental Defense F
  
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• Postpartum Support International holds 'The Climb' event

  07-06-2024 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Postpartum Support International is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth. Their goal is to increase awareness, education, prevention and treatment of prenatal mental health issues affecting individual in all areas of the state.
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• New Mexico State Fair accepting applications for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

  07-06-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair has opened applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. New Mexico restaurants will have until June 21 at noon to apply for a chance to compete.Eight restaurants will be selected to participate in the challenge and serve up green chile cheeseburgers. "New Mexico is world famous for our green chile cheeseburgers and there is no better place than the State Fair to host the battle of the burgers,” Dan Mour
  
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• New Mexico man sentenced for sexually abusing child outside of a church

  07-06-2024 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –  A 75-year-old Pine Hill man was sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl outside a church in 2022, according to the Department of Justice.Tony Jake Jr., an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, approached the girl as she played outside a church she attended with her grandmother. Jake separated the girl from the other children and sexually abused her.
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• FDA rescinds ban on Juul products

  07-06-2024 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was rescinding its order to ban the sale of Juul electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, in light of new case law.About two years ago, the FDA banned Juul from selling and marketing its e-cigarette products, saying at the time the company had failed to prove keeping its products on the market “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”Juul products have been available for purchase since then, as the
  
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• 'Touch-A-Truck' event to be held June 15 at Franklin Plaza

  07-06-2024 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is hosting their third annual "Touch-A-Truck" event June 13. It's a chance for families with children of all ages to get close to fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars and road construction equipment.
  The event runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held at Franklin Plaza. There will also be food trucks and activities for kids.
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• Schools fear job cuts as emergency pandemic funding runs out

  07-06-2024 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The education industry is bracing for potential job cuts and reduced raises as a major batch of coronavirus pandemic funding is set to dry up.  Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants, which will end in September, have been used to assist students with the mental health and test score problems that came with COVID-19, including adding positions from counselors to reading specialists.  Now, those jobs may be the first to go as federal funding runs o
  
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• National Doughnut Day: How to get free treats at Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more

  07-06-2024 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) – You've already been looking forward to Friday, and now there's an extra sweet way to finish off the week.In honor of National Doughnut Day (celebrated on the first Friday in June), doughnut shops across the nation are offering free treats with qualifying purchases — or no purchases at all, in some cases.Story continues below
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• More scorching temperatures expected across New Mexico Friday

  07-06-2024 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday morning is warm across New Mexico, with mostly to partly sunny skies. More moisture is making it feel humid in eastern NM and the middle to upper Rio Grande Valley. Clouds have been moving in from the south, and we will see cloudier skies today through the weekend, all across the state. Showers and storms will build over the mountain terrain this afternoon, and these will move off of the mountains to the lower elevations during the late afternoon and ev
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Stolen merchandise, New lawsuit, Hot temperatures continue, BioPark giraffe celebration, Ute Lake

  07-06-2024 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesSuspect in Albuquerque murder charged with DWIAlbuquerque Indian School Cemetery at 4H Park to get a fenceIndios Fire in Rio Arriba County grows to 11,500 acres and 86% containedBlue 2 Fire 7,532 acres in size and 87% containedWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Pat Sajak’s final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode airs tonightNew Mexican musician hospitalized in Rome, family trying to bring him home
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• What's happening around New Mexico June 7-13

  07-06-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from June 7-13.Albuquerque
  June 7 Zoo Music - Grupo Bella – This performance at the BioPark Zoo begins at 7:00 p.m. Animal habitats close at 8:00 p.m.June 7 Pride Prefest at Balloon Fiesta Park – This free all-ages event is an opportunity to preview what Pride Fest has to offer with music, exhibitors, food, an open mic, outdoor art show, dancing, and educational events. Event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
  
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• Trump calls for Jan. 6 committee members to be indicted

  07-06-2024 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump on Thursday fumed over a federal judge ordering his longtime ally Steve Bannon to report to prison, calling for members of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot to be indicted.Trump called it a "Total and Complete American Tragedy" that Bannon and Peter Navarro, another former aide, have been ordered to prison for separately refusing to comply with the congressional investigation led by the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee.The forme
  
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• Pat Sajak's final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode airs tonight

  07-06-2024 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air on Friday.Sajak’s co-host and letter turner Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her partner on Thursday’s episode, calling him “like a brother” and a “true lifelong friend.” In the pre-recorded video that featured clips and photos of their 41 years as co-workers, she added that their person
  
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• 2 men arrested, charged with child abuse and kidnapping after NMSP encounter

  07-06-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men have been arrested after being accused of smuggling children across the border. New Mexico State Police report that on May 29, an officer pulled over an SUV on I-25 near Las Cruces after noticing passengers in the back seat were not wearing seatbelts.
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• More heat on the way Friday

  07-06-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Record high temperatures are being set across New Mexico today. Temperatures cool off by Sunday as rain chances increase.It was a very hot afternoon Thursday all across New Mexico, with highs climbing into the 90s and triple-digits across most of the state. Albuquerque officially reached 100° for the first time this year. This is the second earliest 100° day on record. Record high temperatures were also recorded across parts of the state today. A few spotty showers tried to develop over
  
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• Albuquerque students learn about bicycling and nutrition

  07-06-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at Inez Science and Technology Magnet School got learn about nutrition and biking on Thursday. Cycle Kids is a national program teaching elementary students about the importance of nutrition and safe biking.ABQ BioPark holding 30th birthday bash for June the giraffeA program representative says the goal of the program is for children to make better lifestyle choices hoping the program will help students better focus in the classroom by getting physi
  
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