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• Man accused of pointing gun at an officer held until trial

  23-05-2024 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Joey White, accused of pointing a gun at an Albuquerque police officer, will be held behind bars until trial.Attempted riot stopped at Otero County jailAccording to a criminal complaint, an APD officer stopped White near Central and Mesilla on May 16. During the interaction a baggie containing drugs fell out of White's pocket and he took off on foot. During the chase, White allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, which led to the officer firing two shots in
  
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• APD: Shoplifting suspect who pulled out gun at Albertsons turned himself in

  16-06-2024 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a man who shoplifted from an Albertsons and pointed a gun at an employee has now turned himself in. This after police video was released showing what happened outside that grocery store earlier this week. Story continues below
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• Summerfest returns to Albuquerque at North Domingo Baca Park

  16-06-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  \ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque kicked off the summer season with the first of its Summerfest series. The Heights Summerfest took place on Saturday at North Domingo Baca Park in northeast Albuquerque. Kids learn about city vehicles at 3rd annual Touch A Truck event in AlbuquerqueThe city brought out live music, food trucks, drinks, and activities for people to enjoy. "I didn't know what I was really expecting, so when I got here right before five o'clock, there was
  
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• Cottonwood Creek Fire burns 40 acres in the Cibola National Forest

  16-06-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Mt. Taylor Ranger District says the Cottonwood Creek Wildfire has burned about 40 acres in the Zuni Mountains. They say the cause is undetermined but that lightning was detected in the area.Start Date: June 14, 2024Location: 12 miles west of Bluewater Lake and 9 miles south of I40 in the Zuni Mountains of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District on the Cibola National Forest.Size: 40 acresContained: 0%Structures Burned: N/ACause of Fire: UndeterminedEvacuations
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes host annual Adaptive Clinic making baseball accessible for all

  16-06-2024 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a display of community spirit, the Albuquerque Isotopes held their third annual Adaptive Clinic on Saturday, bringing the joy of baseball to children of all abilities. The event, designed to ensure that every child, regardless of physical or intellectual challenges, has the opportunity to participate in America's favorite pastime saw around 35 children take part in a day filled with fun and learning.Story continues below
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• United drops road game in Memphis

  16-06-2024 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The road struggles continued for New Mexico United on Saturday night. The black and yellow fell 2-1 in Memphis. United's record on the road in USL-C play is now 3-4-1.United fell behind early as Memphis converted a PK just 13 minutes into the match. While New Mexico dominated possession, the home team was able to make the most out of its opportunities, as it scored twice in the first half on just three shots on goal.
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• Albuquerque High track star commits to ASU

  16-06-2024 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque High's Freddie Ford just wrapped up a stellar senior season with Bulldog City track and field. He won three state titles this season and also earned high-point honors at both the metro and state meet.
  Ford's success gained the attention of multiple college programs, including New Mexico, Arizona State, Oregon and Arkansas State. On Saturday he publicly announced that he is going to Tempe, AZ to be a Sundevil."What really sold me was on the visit
  
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• Sagebrush Community Church hosts 17th annual auto show

  16-06-2024 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Car enthusiasts were back at the Sagebrush Community Church Riverside campus on Saturday morning for the 17th year in a row for the church's annual auto show which is a pre-Father's Day tradition. The event featured classic cars, hotrods, customs, and motorcycles. Kids learn about city vehicles at 3rd annual Touch A Truck event in AlbuquerqueThe event was free and organizers say it continues to grow year after year. "We had it in this park here, and we barel
  
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• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. premieres new documentary in Albuquerque

  16-06-2024 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Albuquerque on Saturday to premiere a new documentary highlighting the national drug crisis. The documentary Recovering America hit the big screen at the Kiva Auditorium. Bernalillo County, UNMH work together to create new behavioral health crisis centerThe film tells the stories of those who battle drug addiction and the over 100,000 Americans who lose that battle every year while also offering some
  
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• Kids learn about city vehicles at 3rd annual Touch A Truck event in Albuquerque

  16-06-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families around Albuquerque gathered at Franklin Plaza on Saturday for the city's third annual Touch A Truck event. The city hosted the event giving kids a chance to get close to city vehicles commonly seen on the roads. Albuquerque marks Juneteenth with community commemorationKids were invited to sit inside the vehicles to learn how they work with some departments offering demonstrations. Officials hope that when children have these interactions, they will
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest 19-year-old for fatal shooting

  16-06-2024 00:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 19-year-old Alex Trujillo for a shooting near downtown Albuquerque. APD says Trujillo shot Kevin Moore during a fight in front of a home on Coal Ave. near Central. New study shows 11% decrease in Albuquerque metro auto theftsWitnesses told police that Moore confronted Trujillo after Trujillo threw a rock through the window of a car. That's when Trujillo pulled out a gun and fired. Trujillo was charged with murder an
  
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• Albuquerque marks Juneteenth with community commemoration

  15-06-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The community came together on Saturday in downtown Albuquerque to commemorate Juneteenth. The holiday celebrates the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. On this day, the troops ensured all enslaved people were freed. How does AFR stack up against other fire departments around the country?Saturday's event at Civic Plaza honored the community's a
  
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• June 17 tax deadline: Do you need to make a payment to the IRS?

  15-06-2024 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The IRS is warning of a fast-approaching filing deadline that applies to taxpayers in a number of different situations.For people who don't have an employer withholding part of their paychecks for taxes, June 17 marks the deadline to make a payment to the IRS.Taxpayers who fall into that category can include the self-employed, retirees, investors, businesses and corporations, among others. Monday is also the tax filing deadline for residents of San Diego who had their deadline
  
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• Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?

  15-06-2024 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It’s already been a busy summer of travel — the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports that as of early June, seven of the agency’s 10 busiest travel days have happened in 2024 — so there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself filing through airport security sometime soon. There are numerous things you’ll be allowed to bring with you through a TSA checkpoint. Sure, you may have to quickly chug the water you forgot to em
  
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• UK royals unite on palace balcony as Princess of Wales returns to public view after cancer diagnosis

  15-06-2024 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain put on a display of birthday pageantry Saturday for King Charles III, a military parade that marked the Princess of Wales ’ first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis early this year.The annual event was also a show of stability by the monarchy after months in which both the king and Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, have been sidelined by cancer treatment.In a symbolic display of unity, Charles, Queen Camilla, William,
  
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• General Motors, OnStar faces class action lawsuit in data sharing case

  15-06-2024 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — General Motors is under fire for their alleged handling of data collection in a class-action lawsuit against General Motors; Onstar; and LexisNexis Risk Solutions.According to a press release from the Schmidt National Law Group, the case fundamentally centers around consumer data privacy. When some GM vehicles are driven, the built-in OnStar system collects data on the driver's habits, even if the customer thinks they have "opted out" or have disabled the internal tracking de
  
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• These states and cities attract the most retirees

  15-06-2024 18:04 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - As people retire, their goals shift, often causing them to reconsider where they're living and how they spend their money. Places with a high cost of living, high taxes and cold winters, for example, could influence retirees to move to warmer locations where they can stretch their retirement savings further and enjoy their free time. Thus, many people opt to downsize or even relocate entirely to better facilitate their ideal retirement.Story continues below
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• Sunnier, hotter weather returns this weekend

  15-06-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Clouds and storms brought some much needed relief from the heat and much needed rain across parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier and hotter weather returns this weekend.Some much needed rain fell across parts of New Mexico today, especially along and north of I-40. The rain and Temperatures have been over 30° cooler today in the northern half of New Mexico, while southern New Mexico is still climbing into the triple-digits. A few isolated storms will continue in eastern New Mexico through Satur
  
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• Numbers show NM True's first campaign in San Francisco is paying off

  15-06-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico is striking gold in 'the Golden State.'"There's now a heavy presence of New Mexico true in California," said New Mexico Tourism Department Communications Director Cody Johnson. After a successful entry into the Los Angeles market in 2021, NM True expanded to the city by the bay.
  "We've noticed a lot of high-value visitation coming from California, so we wanted to increase our investment," said Johnson. New Mexico Brewers Guild’s
  
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• New study shows 11% decrease in Albuquerque metro auto thefts

  15-06-2024 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of fighting to get Albuquerque's auto theft problem under control, a recent study shows that the work has been paying off.
  According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Albuquerque's metro saw an 11% drop in car thefts in 2023. The decrease comes during a push to crack down on auto theft offenders after the city was named the worst for stolen vehicle crimes between 2016 and 2018."It's been a lot of work to get out of the number
  
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• New quarterback provides spark for Duke City Gladiators

  15-06-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Duke City Gladiators have had a rough season thus far. The team is 1-9, but they have a new sense of optimism going down the final stretch.Not only do the Gladiators finish the season with five out of the last six game at home, but a few new players have joined the squad. The list includes former Manzano High standout Jordan Byrd and a new quarterback.Hasan Muhammad-Rogers joined the Gladiators just last week and even got into the team's last game. He cam
  
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• Man facing more charges tied to copper theft in Albuquerque

  15-06-2024 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man awaiting trial for stealing more than $50,000 worth of copper from businesses last year was arraigned on new charges.Brian Robinson pled not guilty to criminal damage and theft of regulated material. ‘One life lost out there is one too many’: Taos leaders discuss safety of Gorge BridgeAccording to the criminal complaint, Robinson and an unnamed man broke into the electrical box at the Transit Center on Central four times in March. It caused
  
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• Disabled dogs abandoned in New Mexico get new wheelchairs

  15-06-2024 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two disabled dogs left to fend for themselves in rural Sandoval County have gotten a second chance at a normal life. While a problem with their legs left them struggling to get around, a generous donation is making a big difference. They are a unique dad and daughter duo that were found abandoned in the desert far north of Rio Rancho earlier this year. Dozer and Kanga are two dogs that animal advocates aren't giving up on as the pair have a unique d
  
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• Bernalillo County, UNMH work together to create new behavioral health crisis center

  15-06-2024 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local leaders are hoping it’s a major step for how Albuquerque deals with those suffering from mental illness and drug addiction. The county cut the ribbon on a long-promised multi-million-dollar project on Friday near Lomas and Girard."Welcome to our new Behavioral Health Crisis Center," said University of New Mexico (UNM) President Garnett Stokes.UNM and Bernalillo County are hoping the Behavioral Health Crisis Center will begin to improve the l
  
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• Former St. Pius Sartan to play in College World Series

  15-06-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque to the University of Incarnate the World in San Antonio, Texas to Kentucky University in Lexington, Grant Smith has had quite the road to Ohama. Now, starting at shortstop for the Wildcats, Smith is living every college baseball player's dream."It has really been everything you could want in a season so far as a player," said Smith. "Punching a ticket to Omaha and then just being here has been a story writing honest
  
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• 'One life lost out there is one too many': Taos leaders discuss safety of Gorge Bridge

  15-06-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a conversation in northern New Mexico for years. Now, after another apparent suicide this week at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos, community leaders said there is a dire need to find a solution to help save lives.“One life lost out there is one too many. It weighs heavy on the community as a whole,” said Taos County Commissioner Darlene Vigil.It's a tourist destination, but it also has a dark history.
  "The Gorge Bridge is def
  
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• Clouds and rain bringing a break from the heat

  15-06-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  Clouds and storms are bringing some much needed relief from the heat across parts of New Mexico Friday. Drier and hotter weather returns this weekend.
  Some much needed rain has been falling across parts of New Mexico today, especially along and north of I-40. Severe storms have also developed in the northeastern part of the state, where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM. Sunny skies have returned to the Rio Grande Valley before another round of storms will move in, then it will
  
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• 1 killed after shooting near Walter St, Coal Ave: APD

  15-06-2024 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a shooting in Albuquerque on Friday. It killed someone, they reported.Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said around 3 p.m., there were reports a man was shot near Walter Street and Coal Ave SE. A victim was located and taken to a hospital, but he passed away on the way there. State auditor says $15K flight was a ‘waste of taxpayer funds’APD's Homicide Unit is looking into the case.
  
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• How does AFR stack up against other fire departments around the country?

  15-06-2024 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – How does Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) stack up against other fire departments around the country? According to a new national report, it's one of the busiest. KRQE News 13 spoke with AFR to find out how the city compares.20 fire academy graduates join Albuquerque Fire Rescue"It's the Firehouse National Run Survey. They do it every year, I think there were like 200 departments that participated," said Lieutenant Jason Fejer, public information officer w
  
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• State charges dropped against suspect in Clovis murders

  15-06-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prosecutors have paused its case against the man accused of murdering two women in a park and taking a child from one of them.Authorities claimed Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis last month.Story continues below
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