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• New Mexico family repairing damage left behind by back-to-back winter storms

  26-02-2021 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico family is still cleaning up after their home was hit by multiple rounds of winter storms. Strong winds ripped through on Valentine's Day weekend and now the family is shelling out hundreds of dollars in damages.For most people, that storm wasn't much more than some wind and a couple of days of snow, but for RiLeigh Wade in Corrales, that wind ripped out a tree and tipped over her fence. Another tree landed on the house and their back gate was
  
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• Former owner of longtime Albuquerque ice cream shop reflects on sale after 19 years in business

  23-04-2024 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –If you've ever visited I Scream Ice Cream located at Carlisle Boulevard NE near Indian School Road, you probably were greeted by Bill Warren as he crafted sundaes and served hot dogs and coffee to customers. Warren first opened his business in 2005 and has been putting smiles on customer's faces ever since."I wanted a place where families could come and inexpensively have a good time, have fun, play some games, and eat some good ice cream, and just enjoy
  
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• Cuidando Los Niños helping break the cycle of child homelessness

  23-04-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cuidando Los Niños has a mission to break the cycle of homelessness for children and families in the community. Their services include providing supportive housing, family case management, workforce development, early childhood education, and more. Albuquerque elementary school students plant flowers at the Alvarado Transit CenterThe family support team works with parents to determine resources needed and get an assessment on what tools are
  
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• 27th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival at the Nuclear Science and History Museum

  23-04-2024 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is teaming up with the Sandia National Laboratories Asian Leadership Outreach Committee and museum partner to host the 27th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage festival on May 4 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Albuquerque elementary school students plant flowers at the Alvarado Transit CenterThe event celebrates the cultural traditions, native languages, ancestry and experiences among ethnic groups fro
  
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• How zombie abortion bills are influencing 2024 fight

  23-04-2024 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Archaic pieces of legislation are coming back to life as the fight over abortion access rages across the country ahead of the 2024 election. When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to ban nearly all abortions in the state, it did so by upholding an 1864 law — passed before Arizona was made a state — that made performing abortions a felony. There are at least five other states that have similar so-called "zombie laws" on the books, which could be used to restrict or ba
  
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• T-Pain involved in hit and run: 'Thank God I'm alive'

  23-04-2024 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Rapper and singer T-Pain said he was the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Atlanta early Monday morning.
  While still at the scene, he posted a video message on Instagram directed at the unknown suspect."[I know] times is rough these days but whoever just f---ing ran into the back of my G----m truck and whoever just hit me and my wife, my road manager, my driver — whoever just did that s--t and drove the f--k off, life's about to get so much worse," he explained with a smile.
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• Upcoming Albuquerque Isotopes homestand features fireworks, Mariachis, dollar dogs and more

  23-04-2024 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are back in town for a two week homestand that kicks off Tuesday against Oklahoma City. The homestand will be full of events for fans to enjoy, including fireworks, mariachis night, the first dollar dog night and more.Albuquerque local headed to prison after stealing nearly $400,000 from Pueblo of JemezThe homestand kicks off with dollar dog night on Tuesday, April 23. Fireworks shows will be April 26, 27, and May 4, 5. The homestand
  
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• Trump accuses Michael Cohen of 'lying' despite gag order

  23-04-2024 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump on Monday claimed Michael Cohen is "lying," following a day in court for his hush money trial, once again testing the gag order imposed in the case.
  "When are they going to look at all the lies that Cohen did in the last trial. He got caught lying. Pure lying. And when are they going to look at that," Trump said Monday at the Manhattan courthouse.
  His remarks followed a day of opening statements in his hush money trial in New York, where the former president i
  
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• Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia

  23-04-2024 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at Yale and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the public on Monday as some of the most prestigious U.S. universities sought to difuse campus tensions over Israel's war with Hamas.The various actions followed the arrest last week of more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia's green, as schools struggle with where to draw the line between allowing fre
  
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• Baltimore claims ship that hit Key Bridge was 'unseaworthy,' accuses owners of negligence

  23-04-2024 15:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The city of Baltimore on Monday argued the owner and operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge should not be able to avoid liability, claiming the vessel was "unseaworthy" when it left the Baltimore port last month, according to new court filings.
  In the filings, attorneys for the city of Baltimore claimed the owner of the container ship Dali — Grace Ocean Private — and its operator — Synergy Marine Group — were "grossly
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Police chase, Back in court, Another warm day, Awaiting decision, Chicken Salad Chick

  23-04-2024 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire VictimsCYFD faces lawsuit over alleged mishandling of child abuse case$156M grant earmarked for solar in New Mexico’s low-income communitiesAmber Alert issued for Albuquerque 10-year-oldJ.T. Toppin to declare for NBA Draft, keep college eligibilityAFR seeks information on string of mobile home park firesFBI offering reward for ‘Bearded Bandit’ Belen bank robberWhat weeds can you find in New Mexico?Columbia swi
  
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• Even hotter temperatures around New Mexico Tuesday

  23-04-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is off to a mild, clear and calm start. Tuesday will be an even warmer day, with warmer than normal high temperatures, reaching the 70s, 80s and 90s. Winds will be light, and skies will be mostly sunny for most of the state.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: Owners of Batter's Edge batting cage look to sell businessEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico April 19-25Business: Albuquerque restaurant using robots to improve food safetyTrending: Video shows Santa Fe groomer
  
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• The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire Victims

  23-04-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Two years later, victims are still struggling to recover from the state’s largest, most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s history. The government-sparked Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire burned through more than 341,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and displaced families across northern New Mexico.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Pam Abreu shares her story about challenges she’s faced since losing the family home her f
  
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• What's hotter than red-hot? New federal heat risk tool sets 'magenta' as most dangerous level

  23-04-2024 13:44 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.The National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday — Earth Day — presented a new online heat risk system that combines meteorological and medical risk factors with a seven-day forecast that's simplified and color-coded for a warming world of worsening hea
  
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• Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle

  23-04-2024 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine, moving Congress toward the end of a months-long battle that raised questions about the survival of Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Speakership and Kyiv's defenses.Senators will hold the first procedural vote on the $95 billion aid package Tuesday afternoon, starting a 30-hour clock toward a vote on final passage. That would take place Wednesday night absent a deal on amendments, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
  
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• Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after roller-coaster House battle

  23-04-2024 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine, moving Congress toward the end of a months-long battle that raised questions about the survival of Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Speakership and Kyiv's defenses.Senators will hold the first procedural vote on the $95 billion aid package Tuesday afternoon, starting a 30-hour clock toward a vote on final passage. That would take place Wednesday night absent a deal on amendments, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
  
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• $156M grant earmarked for solar in New Mexico's low-income communities

  23-04-2024 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A grant from the EPA means New Mexico has $156 million to spend on solar power in low-income communities. "It can either be residential solar or community solar or in some cases bringing solar panels to people who are not even on the grid in the first place," Rebecca Puck Stair with the State's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said.
  Puck Stair says this grant is a game changer. "Low-income folks are particularly what we called burdened by utilities
  
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• Former UNM Lobo Jamal Mashburn Jr. is headed to Temple

  23-04-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jamal Mashburn Jr. has found a place to play his final season of college basketball. Mashburn will play for the Temple Owls. He announced his commitment on social media Monday, saying he is 100% excited.Former Cleveland Storm standout shines during UNM spring ballMashburn played his last three seasons at New Mexico, where he was a three-time All-Mountain West selection. Mashburn was second in scoring for the Lobos last season, averaging a little over 14 poin
  
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• New Mexico preparing for Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping in public spaces

  23-04-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards a crackdown on homeless camps. Legal experts KRQE News 13 spoke to say this decision could change how the state approaches homelessness moving forward. Depending on how the court rules, it could be left up to each state on how to handle the encampments on public property.Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court began to hear arguments over local laws that ban the homeless from camping in public. This after Gran
  
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• J.T. Toppin to declare for NBA Draft, keep college eligibility

  23-04-2024 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – J.T. Toppin had an outstanding freshman season with the University of New Mexico Lobos and wants to see where he stands in this year's NBA Draft class. Toppin has decided to declare for the draft while keeping his college eligibility. He will have until May 29 to withdraw his name, if he chooses to return to the Lobos.Former Cleveland Storm standout shines during UNM spring ballToppin was Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year and one of 30 finalists for the
  
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• 46 reports and 22 investigations: CYFD faces lawsuit over alleged mishandling of child abuse case

  23-04-2024 02:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is facing yet another lawsuit. Six defendants—investigators and supervisors within CYFD—are accused of dropping the ball when it came to two children whose parents, Teri Sanchez and James Stewart, were accused of sexually and physically abusing them. Stewart is serving prison time for prostituting his kids.
  The lawsuit brought by the children's current guardian claimed CYFD didn't inv
  
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• Albuquerque elementary school students plant flowers at the Alvarado Transit Center

  23-04-2024 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Earth Day first started in 1970, and in celebration, the City of Albuquerque teamed up with some special helpers to beautify a part of Downtown.  Students from Mr. Chacon's 4th-grade class at Lew Wallace Elementary School spent part of the day beautifying Alvarado Transportation Center. "It's a day to enjoy the earth and help out the community," said Isaac. Story continues below
  Community: Owners of Batter's Edge batting cage look to sell
  
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• Amber Alert issued for Albuquerque 10-year-old

  23-04-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  New Mexico State Police has issued an Amber Alert for 10-year-old Carlos Hernandez. Police say he was abducted by his non-custodial mother Angelique Sanchez, 39, and was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday at 1041 Lamberton Place NE in Albuquerque.According to NMSP, they were last seen traveling in a white Hyundai Sonata with a New Mexico license plate of BSJZ56. Carlos is 4-foot-5, 60 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Angelique is 5-foot-3. They say
  
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• Man accused of illegally selling guns in Albuquerque appears in federal court

  23-04-2024 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of legally buying guns and then turning around and selling the guns was in federal court in Albuquerque on Monday morning.The Albuquerque Police Department said the weapons he bought were connected to 17 different shootings. Federal documents show just how many stores investigators say he lied to. "The thing is, Mr. Kellner and them provided these firearms to others and that's where we started to see the issues and the problems," said APD Chief
  
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• FBI offering reward for 'Bearded Bandit' Belen bank robber

  23-04-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for help locating an individual they say is responsible for a bank robbery in Belen. They're calling the suspect the "Bearded Bandit."The bandit robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 101 South Main Street in Belen. The incident occurred at 4:29 p.m. on Friday, April 5, the FBI said. AFR seeks information on string of mobile home park firesAfter entering the bank, the robber demanded money from the teller. Now, the
  
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• Santa Fe main library parking lot closed for repaving

  22-04-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Main Library will be closing their parking lot to all traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cars will be kept off the lot while crews lay down new pavement. Proposed bill looks to cut funding for New Mexico public libraries that ban books based on ideologyOn Monday, they are working on curb and gutter replacement. The parking lot will be closed again at an undetermined date, for painting stripes.
  
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• BCSO deputy charged with assault wants Bernalillo County DA's Office taken off case

  22-04-2024 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge is mulling whether the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office can prosecute a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy for aggravated assault. Michael Borrecco is accused of pulling a gun on two people at a Circle K on Osuna earlier this year. He was off-duty at the time but authorities believe he was drunk. Man accused of shooting at girlfriend and baby will be held until trialBorrecco's attorney says the DA's Office should be taken off the c
  
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• AFR seeks information on string of mobile home park fires

  22-04-2024 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue's fire investigations division needs the public's help to solve a string of fires at an Albuquerque mobile home park. The department says over the last 30 days, crews have responded to several fires at the Vista Manufactured Home Community at Central and 98th Street. Police offer $25K for info on 1990 Las Cruces cold caseInvestigators believe a man threw in an ignition device from a Honda CRV into a backyard, sparking a fire. He is de
  
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• Man accused of shooting at girlfriend and baby will be held until trial

  22-04-2024 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alijah Archuleta, facing charges of shooting at a woman while she was holding their baby, will be held behind bars. Archuleta's girlfriend told police the two were having an argument on March 29 and he wouldn't let her or their one-year-old child leave his car. After she got away, she says he fired off multiple rounds as he drove away, and returned to do it again. Albuquerque woman sentenced for meth trafficking crimeThe state filed for pretrial detention sa
  
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• Pedestrian injured while Albuquerque Police Department pursues teen carjacking suspect

  22-04-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 17-year-old Dominic Sena on Monday after they say he carjacked a woman. They say Sena pointed a gun at a woman as she backed out of the driveway of a house on San Joaquin Ave. near Central and Wyoming. Reward increases for answers about 18-year-old’s 2020 deathThe woman told police that an SUV stopped nearby because her car was in the road. Sena was unable to get the woman's car to start and police say Se
  
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