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• Lea County feeding families with fake arrest fundraiser

  23-03-2023 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The United Way of Lea County needs your help to bail the sheriff out of a jam. Sheriff Corey Helton recently went into custody as part of the United Way's "Project Jail N Bail" fundraiser. Albertsons Market, Kellogg’s team up to donate thousands to ABQ Meals on WheelsFor a $20 fee, you can have a law enforcement officer do a mock arrest on someone you know. Then that person can ask friends and family to donate money to "bail them out."
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• Florida man cracks open beer after allegedly firing gun near officers: 'I wanna drink this beer. Is that cool?'

  18-04-2024 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  PORT ORANGE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man cracked open a beer after he allegedly fired a gun near officers on Tuesday, police said.The Port Orange Police Department said it received a call about a person being threatened with a firearm by a neighbor. After officers arrived, they said Brett McPeek allegedly fired a gun near them and several neighbors who were outside at the time.Officers moved toward the sound of the gunshot and found McPeek outside the front of his home with two beers in hi
  
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• FEMA names new director of Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office

  18-04-2024 17:45 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA selected a new director to lead operations at the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office in New Mexico and the Stafford Act wildfire disaster recovery operations based in Santa Fe. Jay Mitchell will be tasked with making sure those who were impacted by the fire have their claims approved and receive payment from the federal government.Mitchell is a former director of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. A
  
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• Carlsbad man pleads guilty to federal drug offenses

  18-04-2024 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Jesus Alonso Cerezo-Espidio, a 51-year-old from Carlsbad, has pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams and more of cocaine and five grams and more of methamphetamine, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.Cerezo-Espidio is the eighth individual indicted after a 2023 law enforcement operation in Carlsbad. Other individuals charged after the operation have also pled guilty to federal crimes. Weeklong operation in Roswell ends in 17 arrestsIn 2023, Ce
  
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• Bernalillo County Animal Care Services adjusting operating hours

  18-04-2024 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After input from a community survey, the county's Animal Care Services is modifying its operating hours. The new hours will go into effect starting Saturday, April 20.The new hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visitors can view animals at any time during operating hours. NMDOT hosting public meeting on ‘S-curve’ portion of Albuquerque I-25“We have many programs that assist in getting animals out the d
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Special session, New schedule, Warm day, Rate increase, Mural removal

  18-04-2024 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Housing planned for vacant building at Central and San MateoComputing system with 1.15 billion artificial neurons arrives at Sandia LabsBCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot firedInjuries reported in crash involving MDC officerLawsuit claims APD commander pressured academy to reinstate sonNew Mexico launches new option for absentee ballot votersBrothers turn to the public to help fund a short animated New Mexican filmOfficials at Group of Sev
  
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• Tips, activities to celebrate Earth Day alone or with the family

  18-04-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring is arriving and so is Earth Day.If you'd like to get in the Earth Day spirit, here are some things you could do to help out your community and ecosystem.Volunteer
  Many groups like to do "cleanups" to celebrate Earth Day. It helps eliminate trash in the ground and waterways. (Cleanup map)Plant trees and wild/native flora: This will help bees, which are facing tough times. (See plant guides from the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute here.)
  
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• Another warm day, but cooler weather is coming

  18-04-2024 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday morning is milder and mostly clear. Strong winds are moving across northeast New Mexico, at around 30 to 50 mph, along and behind a cold front. The northeast highlands and northern mountains will stay breezy, with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon in the high terrain.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Body camera video shows pursuit, capture of man accused of killing NMSP officerTrending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI Dismissal ScandalNews: VIDEO: Man cha
  
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• Injuries reported in crash involving MDC vehicle

  18-04-2024 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say an inmate tried to take a vehicle following a crash while being transported on Wednesday. The crash happened on South Frontage Rd. approaching Shelly Dr. SW. Officials say one of the vehicles was being driven by a Metropolitan Detention Center officer headed to MDC. Lawsuit claims APD commander pressured academy to reinstate sonAccording to officials, the prisoner tried to flee the scene by taking another vehicle but was unable to escape. The p
  
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• Injuries reported in crash involving MDC officer

  18-04-2024 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say an inmate tried to take a vehicle following a crash while being transported on Wednesday. The crash happened on South Frontage Rd. approaching Shelly Dr. SW. Officials say one of the vehicles was being driven by a Metropolitan Detention Center officer headed to MDC. Lawsuit claims APD commander pressured academy to reinstate sonAccording to officials, the prisoner tried to flee the scene by taking another vehicle but was unable to escape. The p
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools looking to change bell schedule for '24-25 school year

  18-04-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a letter to families Tuesday night, Albuquerque Public Schools announced changes in the bell schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.
  Most high schools are seeing little to no change starting at 8:40 am and going until 3:25 pm or 3:40 pm. Most middle schools will start about an hour earlier 8:05 in the morning and end around 2:50 instead of 4:15 pm. Depending on the school, most elementary schoolers will start at either 7:30 to 9:15 in the morning and thos
  
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• Housing planned for vacant building at Central and San Mateo

  18-04-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two tall buildings on the edge of the International District stick out and have for decades. One tower, at the corner of Central and San Mateo, was once a bank. And the other tower to the north used to be an office building.
  While they're empty at the moment, one of them, the shorter of the two, could soon see new life. "Right now there's a fence around it, it doesn't serve any meaningful purpose other than to take up space, so putting it to use in some way,
  
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• Housing planned for vacant Albuquerque building at Central and San Mateo

  18-04-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two tall buildings on the edge of the International District stick out and have for decades. One tower, at the corner of Central and San Mateo, was once a bank. And the other tower to the north used to be an office building.
  While they're empty at the moment, one of them, the shorter of the two, could soon see new life. "Right now there's a fence around it, it doesn't serve any meaningful purpose other than to take up space, so putting it to use in some way,
  
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• Walmart helps local food banks with volunteer work and donations

  18-04-2024 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Walmart is lending support to local hunger relief organizations including the Roadrunner Food Bank. Volunteers came in from the supercenter to lend a hand with the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign.NMDOT to remove murals along I-25 underpass"Volunteers make up such an important part of our "workforce" here at the food bank. We could not do what we do, we could not get as much food out across the state, without volunteers are basically here every day of the
  
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• Lawsuit claims APD commander pressured academy to reinstate son

  18-04-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Seven training staff members working at the Albuquerque Police Department Academy have filed a lawsuit accusing the department of retaliation motivated by nepotism. The seven plaintiffs claimed they reported a "class one violation" of "lying and dishonesty" by a cadet named Joshua Vega. Cadet Vega was terminated on August 17 only to be reinstated the next day. BCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot firedThe suit alleges the deci
  
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• Mom left kids, 6 and 8, home alone while she went on cruise: authorities

  18-04-2024 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Texas mom is accused of leaving her young children home alone for nearly a week while she went on a cruise.Harris County court records show that deputies were called to a luxury high-rise apartment complex in Houston on April 9 after neighbors reported that a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old had been left alone inside one of the units.Neighbors told deputies that they saw the children's mother, Lakesha Woods Williams, leaving the apartment complex with luggage aroun
  
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• Melatonin makers urged to adopt new safety guidelines after rise in kids' ER visits

  18-04-2024 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Melatonin makers are being asked to implement new safety measures based on updated guidelines that follow a rise in accidental ingestion by children. The Council on Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association for dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, announced in a press release Monday“the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines,” with one of them targeting the “formulation, labeling, and packaging of mel
  
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• Albuquerque water authority proposes raising utility rates

  18-04-2024 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuqeurque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is looking to raise water utility rates this summer. The last time water and sewer rates increase was in 2022. NMDOT to remove murals along I-25 underpassThe proposal says the combined water and sewer bill for a typical single-family house using 5,000 gallons of water should go up a little more than $6 a month. The water authority board chair says customers would still have some of the most affordable
  
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• New Mexico launches new option for absentee ballot voters

  18-04-2024 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The state is launching its new option to make voting from home more convenient. Voters registered with a major party can now request to be added to a permanent absentee list. The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office says they've seen more people take advantage of absentee ballots since the pandemic. With the primary election weeks away, they're hoping this option will encourage more voters to cast their ballots. Story continues below
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• Brothers turn to the public to help fund a short animated New Mexican film

  18-04-2024 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of Albuquerque brothers are turning to the public once again to help fund another dream of theirs a short-animated film based on New Mexican characters. "They just need to get a cat down from a tree," said Paul Meyer, co-creator, Gato in a Tree: A Greñuda Story.Story continues below
  Crime: Body camera video shows pursuit, capture of man accused of killing NMSP officerTrending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s DW
  
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• BCSO field training officer removed from field after accidental shot fired

  18-04-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A seemingly accidental gunshot from a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy led to him being removed from the field to be re-trained and he was training a new deputy when it happened. "In the midst of what is starting to be a chaotic situation they are still responsible for providing training for those trainees that are inside of their car," said BCSO Chief Deputy Nicholas Huffmyer.On March 17, four BCSO deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle ca
  
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• Federal grant aims to improve access to healthy food in New Mexico

  18-04-2024 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping strengthen local food financing in New Mexico. The state has received $3 million as part of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Award for communities to invest in local food hubs. Report: New Mexico needs 40,000 workers to reach national average workforce participationOn Wednesday, attendees got the chance to see the grant money in action at the Three Sisters Kitchen Cafe in Explora. The program is aimed at areas of N
  
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• New Mexico has new state supreme court chief justice

  18-04-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – David K. Thomson is New Mexico's 43rd chief justice since statehood. Justice Thomson was sworn in on Wednesday, April 17.Thomson was chosen by his colleagues and will serve a two-year term, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts. As chief justice, he will act as the administrative head of budgetary and operational matters of all state courts. Governor Lujan Grisham calls for special session in July“I am honored and privileged to assume
  
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• Computing system with 1.15 billion artificial neurons arrives at Sandia Labs

  18-04-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs welcomed a new computing system packed with more than a billion artificial neurons. The brain-base system called Hala Point is believed to be the biggest in the world, containing all the neuron brain-power in a container roughly the size of a microwave oven. NMDOT hosting public meeting on ‘S-curve’ portion of Albuquerque I-25The technology made its way from Oregon. It provides the labs with a large-scale, brain-based sy
  
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• Rio Rancho veteran's home repaired by non-profit

  18-04-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A local branch of a national non-profit is joining forces with Home Depot to give a Rio Rancho veteran's home a glow-up. Volunteer work crews were busy fixing Leonard Wolford's home on Wednesday. They repaired an uneven driveway, painted the house, replaced a screen door, and also helped fix his AC system.College enrollment grows in New Mexico for spring semester"We identified that this home had a really old H-vac system, and the old swamp cooler was removed.
  
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• Could a 'new star' appear in the sky this summer? Here's what to know

  17-04-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As if 2024 couldn’t be dazzling enough for skywatchers — what with the total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and a chance at stunning shows of the northern lights — astronomers believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a ‘new’ star.NASA reported earlier this year that a star system, some 3,000 light-years away from us, will erupt, making it appear as if a "new" star has formed near the constellation Hercules.&nb
  
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• Repeat Albuquerque car thief sentenced to 5 years in prison

  17-04-2024 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man with an extensive criminal history of stealing vehicles will spend five years behind bars. Last year, police tracked a stolen car that fled from police that was driven by Derrick Montoya. He pled guilty to several charges including three cases of transferring a stolen vehicle, and two for aggravated fleeing law enforcement. Woman killed, found with multiple stab wounds in Rio Rancho neighborhoodHe faced 13.5 years for all the charges but p
  
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• New Mexico United to host friendly against club from Mexico

  17-04-2024 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third time in club history, New Mexico United is set to host an international friendly. The club announced on Wednesday that it will host FC Juarez on Wednesday, June 19.“We are so excited to welcome a top-tier club like FC Juarez to the Land of Enchantment,” said New Mexico United President Ron Patel. “[They] have an incredible fan base and have accomplished so much. We look forward to meeting their players on the pitch, and showin
  
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• NMDOT to remove murals along I-25 underpass

  17-04-2024 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Murals along one of the I-25 underpasses in Albuquerque have caught the eye of many passersby, and now the New Mexico Department of Transportation.The murals sit on the concrete structure that is part of the base of I-25 at Lead Avenue SE and Oak Street SE. On the right side of the underpass, someone painted large potted plants and a window. On the left, more potted plants and a polar bear were painted.
  Mural on I-25 underpass near Lead Avenue SE and Oa
  
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• 1 killed in crash that led to fire near Moriarty

  17-04-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Moriarty Fire Department is on the scene of a fire they say killed one person. Crews say they responded to the scene in reference to a vehicle and grass fire at 10:30 a.m. They say the fire started from a collision involving an RV and semi-truck. Woman killed, found with multiple stab wounds in Rio Rancho neighborhoodCrews say one person died on scene and another person was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition. Right now, I-40 eastbound is clo
  
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