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• LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack, Human Rights Campaign declares in state of emergency warning

  06-06-2023 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. on Tuesday and a released “a guidebook for action” summarizing what it calls discriminatory laws in each state, along with “know your rights” information and health and safety resources.Sounding the alarm about the current political environment, the nation’s largest organization devoted to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans
  
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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
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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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• Albuquerque man sentenced for 2020 murder

  08-06-2024 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rashad Duhart was sentenced on Friday for a murder in connection to a robbery gone wrong case from 2020. According to court records, four people set up a drug deal with Andres Loera near Indian School and Hoffman in February 2020. When he arrived, they shot him a dozen times and robbed him. Albuquerque man accused of December murder to stay behind barsDuhart was found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery last month. Judge Bruce Fox sentenced
  
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• 'Viva Pancho' - Rescue dog in northern New Mexico protects family from intruder

  08-06-2024 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – From rescued, to rescuer. A northern New Mexico dog who was given a second chance is now being credited for saving his adoptive family from a suspect who broke into their home and had a knife. “He's a hero. This dog is a hero,” said Director of Communications at Española Humane Mattie Allen.That hero is Pancho, who was rescued from Española Humane eight years ago and now may have saved his family's life. “Poncho recognized
  
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• New Mexicans exposed to nuclear radiation call out federal lawmakers

  08-06-2024 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) New Mexicans exposed to nuclear radiation are calling out federal lawmakers for a failure to act. A decades-old victim compensation program will expire Monday while a bill to expand to those payments has once again been stalled in the House. New Mexico Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez said, “Speaker Johnson, let us vote.”Lawmakers and advocates criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for his election to allow the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to
  
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• Gender identity, abortion divisive subjects for US voters: Survey

  08-06-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The United States' intensely polarized political climate is fueled by myriad cultural issues, but a few topics — including race, gender and immigration — stand out, new Pew Research suggests.
  In early April 2024, 8,709 adults — 7,166 of whom were registered voters — participated in the survey.
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  Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in RomeData: New Mexico’
  
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• Rain chances increase through the weekend

  08-06-2024 00:54 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. More showers and storms have developed across New Mexico Friday afternoon as well. In the Albuquerque Metro, some rain has been making it to the ground, especially around Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, but for most of the Metro, gusty outflow winds have been the big story. Wind
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of December murder to stay behind bars

  08-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of a December 2023 murder will be held behind bars. According to police, Juanito Montoya was caught breaking into a car by its owner back in December. They say the owner confronted Montoya who shot and killed him. Albuquerque man sentenced to 17 years in prison for 2022 fatal shootingMontoya was arrested near Roswell last month after police said he was speeding. Judge Emeterio Rudolpho granted the state's motion to keep Montoy
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of murder now facing charges for Uptown robberies

  08-06-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  An Albuquerque man facing a murder charge is now accused of robbing a store at knifepoint multiple times the month before. Joshua Dickens, 19, was arrested in May after police say he killed a homeless man near Central Ave. and Louisiana Blvd.
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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 predictsCrim
  
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• Read the OJ Simpson, Nicole Brown files released by FBI

  08-06-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The FBI has released 475 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson and the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.The documents show investigative work conducted by the agency into the football star after he was accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.While Simpson, who died this year, was acquitted in the two deaths, there has been continued speculation about his involvement. Brown, his ex-wife, and Goldman, a friend of Brown's, were found dead at Brown's home in B
  
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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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