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• Lawmaker pushes for 3rd time to make Bible the state book of Tennessee

  05-03-2021 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Will the third time be the charm? A Tennessee state lawmaker has reintroduced legislation to make the Holy Bible the official state book. House Joint Resolution 150 is the third attempt by Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, to do so.Sexton first introduced the proposal in 2015, but after winning the approval of the General Assembly, it earned a veto by Gov. Bill Haslam. He reintroduced the measure last year but the legislative session ended without lawmakers votin
  
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• New Mexico man admits to accidentally killing girlfriend in 2017

  30-05-2024 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend after originally telling police it was an intruder. Scott Bachicha pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of Mindy Stuart. FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public’s help identifying ‘Grey Pants Bandit’In April 2017, he told police he was asleep when it happened and was awakened by Stuart's screams only to see a man leaving the home. H
  
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• Storm chances continue into the weekend for parts of the state

  30-05-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Storm chances will continue into the weekend, especially for northeastern New Mexico. Much hotter weather is on the way starting this weekend.It was a more humid start to the day than we've been used to across much of New Mexico. Southwest winds have pushed that more humid air back into eastern New Mexico. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms have develop across the northern mountains, central New Mexico and down to the Sacramento Mountains. These showers and storms will fizzle out this eve
  
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• Office of Inspector General releases report on how CABQ spent COVID relief funding

  30-05-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has gotten nearly $6 million from the federal government to help people who struggled during COVID-19 afford their bills and stay in their homes.So how effectively did the city use that money? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) looked into it.
  The OIG report found for the most part, the money was spent how it was supposed to be; but did identify six things the department needed to fix.
  "This particular kind of grant is a once-
  
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• VIDEO: Victim of May road rage incident records encounter

  30-05-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A road rage incident caught on camera by the victim. He was heading to work when a man cut him off and then shot his SUV right in front of a state trooper.Paul Marquez told police why he shot at another car on Paseo del Norte earlier this month. "I was going to work and this dude, who I was in an altercation with, cut me off and almost came close to hitting me," said Marquez in a newly-released lapel video. "It escalated from there."But the victim told a dif
  
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• Albuquerque Police launch program to bring back retired officers

  29-05-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is launching a return-to-work program to bring back retired officers. The program was put into motion by lawmakers during the recent legislative session.In early 2024, lawmakers passed House Bill 236, which allowed public safety employees to return to work while keeping their retirement pensions. Now, APD is trying to incentivize employees to come back with "longevity pay" as well. The program targets officers that ret
  
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• Here's what your Social Security COLA increase could be in 2025

  29-05-2024 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Older Americans are feeling the strain from high inflation, and next year's Social Security benefit bump may not offer much relief.
  The latest estimate from the Senior Citizens League projects Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.66% in 2025. That's the lowest increase since the pandemic and below today's annual inflation rate, which has remained near 3.5% in recent months."With the forecast of a 2.66% COLA for 2025, it appears seniors will continue t
  
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• Hallmark actress, 19, on life support after falling from 5-story balcony

  29-05-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  VANCOUVER (WJW) - A Hallmark teen actor sustained life-threatening injuries after loved ones say she fell five stories from a balcony in Canada over the weekend.
  Mamie Laverock, best known for portraying Rosaleen Sullivan on the Hallmark series "When Calls the Heart," is now on life support, according to a GoFundMe page organized by family members.
  The page was originally set up after the 19-year-old suffered from a medical emergency on May 11. According to organizers, Laverock was first taken t
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes players help pack backpacks for students

  29-05-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are helping make sure Albuquerque Public School students show up prepared next school year. On Wednesday, players from the team helped pack backpacks for the upcoming school year at the APS Community Clothing Bank. Bernalillo County in need of fosters for tiny kittensEach backpack was stuffed with basic necessities such as notebooks, glue, and colored pencils. Organizers say the biggest part of the event is helping fill needs in
  
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• Suspect in Clovis murder, kidnapping indicted federally on two charges

  29-05-2024 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A federal grand jury has indicted the murder suspect for kidnapping an infant from eastern New Mexico and taking her across state lines. Police say Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis earlier this month. He's also accused of shooting a five-year-old and then driving to Abilene, Texas where authorities arrested him. FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public’s help identifying ‘Grey Pants BandiCollins is fac
  
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• Bernalillo County in need of fosters for tiny kittens

  29-05-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The county's Animal Care Services is looking for help caring for orphaned kittens. The tiny kittens need special bottle feeding, the county says.The kittens are too young to eat on their own, so they need bottle feeding every few hours. County staff will provide training and supplies for foster volunteers. Law enforcement asking for help in Albuquerque hit-and-run crashIf you're interested in fostering kittens, you can fill out an interest card at this
  
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• Outdoor fitness court opening at Eastern New Mexico University

  29-05-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – An outdoor fitness court is opening at Eastern New Mexico University. The court lets people use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.“ENMU is proud to partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and National Fitness Campaign to promote health and wellness,” said ENMU chancellor James Johnston in a news release. “We understand that good health is integral to success in the classrooms and life.
  
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• Event aims to connect Hermits Peak Calf Canyon wildfire victims with reliable contractors

  29-05-2024 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department are hosting an event to connect residents impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfires with licensed contractors.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during
  
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• FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public's help identifying 'Grey Pants Bandit'

  29-05-2024 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Grey Pants Bandit, who is wanted for multiple bank robberies in Rio Rancho and the surrounding area.  He robbed the Washington Federal Bank at 2518 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024.The suspect is described as a white male, around 5'7" tall with a stocky build. He wore a blue hat, black face mask, black lo
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor agrees to recuse himself in air quality board discussions after Ethics Commission settlement

  29-05-2024 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After facing allegations that he violated the New Mexico Government Conduct Act, Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis has reached a settlement with the State Ethics Commission, which agreed to drop the allegations.The Ethics Commission accused Lewis of violating state law, claiming he engaged in an official government act that directly affected his personal financial interests. The concern was that Lewis was involved in the paving and asphalt industry while
  
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• New Mexico State Police arrest man wanted in Texas for sex crime against child

  29-05-2024 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who had an active warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Texas was arrested in New Mexico. State Police found Kyle Junker, 23, driving on U.S. Highway 380 near milepost 167 on May 23. Man who climbed on ‘Bumblebee’ statue and stripped pleads not guiltyPolice said they were alerted to be on the lookout for Junker and located him about 15 minutes later. Junker was arrested and booked into Chaves County Detention Center for the w
  
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• City of Albuquerque celebrating summer with 'School's Out Skate Jam'

  29-05-2024 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation department is inviting the community to the 'School's Out Skate Jam' at Los Altos skate park. The free event will be June 8, from 6 - 10 p.m.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout
  The event gives the community a chance to celebr
  
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• Man pleads guilty to Albuquerque plasma donation center shooting

  29-05-2024 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Baca pleaded aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed robbery Wednesday. The charges stem from a 2023 shooting at a plasma donation clinic in Albuquerque. Albuquerque students design ‘I Voted’ stickersPolice say Baca shot a man in the bathroom of the CSL Plasma on 4th St. Court documents state Baca then carjacked two people to get away. As part of the plea deal, Baca had four other charges dropped. Baca is now faci
  
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• Man who climbed on 'Bumblebee' statue and stripped pleads not guilty

  29-05-2024 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hector Melero, the man charged with indecent exposure in downtown Albuquerque after climbing on top of the “Bumblebee” statue and stripping naked, pleaded not guilty.
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  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout
  Surveillance footage caught Melero climbing up the Bumb
  
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• Bernalillo County offering free movie nights at local community centers

  29-05-2024 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is hosting eight free movie showings at local community centers and parks over the next two months. The free movie nights will include family-friendly films like 101 Dalmatians and Wonka.The movies will be shown on weekends starting at sundown. Gates open at 7:00 p.m., and moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Free summer lunch program returns in Bernalillo CountyAlcohol, weapons, and glass are not allowed. Movi
  
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• Video of Florida police officers punching teen sparks outrage

  29-05-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: The video in this story may be disturbing for some viewers. The audio has been muted due to profanity.TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A video obtained by Nexstar's WFLA shows two Lakeland, Florida, police officers punching a teenage boy and using a Taser on him as they tried to get him to leave an apartment complex.
  According to an arrest report, the officers were called to a pool at the Caroline Apartments on Memorial Day after someone reported that there were people there who didn't
  
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• Musical Theatre Southwest presents the musical "Kinky Boots"

  29-05-2024 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Musical Theatre Southwest brings it latest musical, "Kinky Boots" to the big stage. The musical will be performed Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's from May 31 - June 22. Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportThe story follows the character Charlie Price, who has inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Charlie faces the decision of whether to pursue a new life with his fiancée in London o
  
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• Charges dropped against top golfer Scottie Scheffler

  29-05-2024 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NewsNation) —  Charges were dropped against Scottie Scheffler, 12 days after the world's top golfer was arrested while trying to drive around the scene of a fatal crash on his way to the 2024 PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.Scheffler wasn't required to attend the hearing; his attorney was there on his behalf.Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell asked for the charges to be dropped with prejudice, which both the judge and Scheffler’s defens
  
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• ABQ RIDE holding 3rd annual community bus stop cleanup

  29-05-2024 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ RIDE and the Transit Advisory Board are inviting the community to participate in the 3rd annual 'Adopt - a - Stop' community bus stop cleanup.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City calloutSaturday, June 1 form 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. a team will help clean up bus stops along Cen
  
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• Free summer lunch program returns in Bernalillo County

  29-05-2024 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is announcing the return of its free summer lunch program. Beginning June 3, free lunch will be served daily to children at different locations around Bernalillo County.
  Program Rules:Must be between the ages of 1 to 18 years old to receive a mealMeals must be consumed at the meal site (except for non-congretate sites)All meals are provided on a first come, first served basisParticipants must receive the entire meal
  Lunch service will not b
  
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• 'Bad Breath Rapist' caught after 16 years on the run

  29-05-2024 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) - A fugitive known as the "Bad Breath Rapist" was found in the San Francisco bay area and arrested on Tuesday after 16 years at large, U.S. Marshals Service officials told Nexstar's KRON.
  Investigators from Massachusetts traveled to California to find the convicted rapist, Tuen Kit "Dickie" Lee, near Danville, California, and take him into custody.Lee, 55, went on the run in September 2007 when he fled from his trial in Massachusetts. A jury convicted him in absentia of kidnapping and rap
  
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• New Mexico teacher loan forgiveness program now accepting applications

  29-05-2024 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Teacher Loan Repayment Program is now accepting applications until Aug. 1. The program allows New Mexico licensed teachers with outstanding student loans to apply for debt forgiveness.Teachers working in high-need fields and schools statewide may be eligible for up to $6,000 per year for two years toward principal debt and interest on federal student loans related to teacher education.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Jet crash, Changing charges, Storms to the east, Virtual tour, State Fair mega pass

  29-05-2024 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Man arrested for indecent exposure after climbing on top of statue and disrobingNew Mexico student advances in Scripps National Spelling BeeIs Albuquerque the next great quantum technology ecosystem?New Mexico residents can check status of absentee ballot with appFormer Lobo JT Toppin withdraws from the NBA draft and commits to Texas TechNMDOJ appeals decision in Albuquerque graduation ceremony shooting caseBillionaire wants to take sub to ‘Titanic-level depths&rsqu
  
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• Morning winds to calm down, afternoon storms in eastern New Mexico

  29-05-2024 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front is moving through the Rio Grande Valley Wednesday morning, and the winds are gusty, up to around 40 mph in the Metro. The winds will die down by around mid-morning, and the rest of the day will be calmer. Skies will be cloudy in eastern NM through midday, with more sunshine this afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
  News: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City calloutEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: City of Santa Fe unveils r
  
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• Parts of New Mexico to continue seeing storms this week

  29-05-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front will move through New Mexico tonight. Most areas will stay dry this week, but parts of eastern New Mexico will continue to see afternoon storm chances.
  Severe weather has been impacting parts of northeast and eastern New Mexico Tuesday. A Tornado Warning was issued just southwest of Clayton earlier today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms west into the northern mountains. Severe storms have also brought strong winds and large hail from south of Clayton to outside of
  
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