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• New Mexico lawmaker pushes for hiring more veterans

  12-08-2022 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Congresswoman Yvette Herrell has introduced legislation that would prioritize the hiring of veterans. The Veteran Recruitment Act would require the United States Secretary of State to send a plan to the President. Hometown Heroes banners to line Santa Fe streets againThat plan would prioritize the recruitment and hiring of veterans for a number of positions within the Department of Defense, Intelligence, and the State Department. That could include training co
  
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• Police investigating fatal shooting in northeast Albuquerque

  14-05-2024 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting near Pennsylvania and Constitution Tuesday morning.Police say one person was found dead on scene suffering from gunshot wounds. APD's homicide unit is investigating the shooting. No other details available.
  
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• New information surfaces in 1996 Albuquerque cold case, NCMEC says

  14-05-2024 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New information has surfaced in connection to an unidentified female who was found dead in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 28 years ago, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Investigators said that initial genealogy research has discovered that Jane Doe, who was found on May 2, 1996, in a vacant field near 98th and Tower Road in Albuquerque, may have relatives and friends in the Phoenix, Arizona area and/or the Benton County, W
  
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• Rail Yards Market 'Burque Bake-on' fundraising competition

  14-05-2024 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rail Yards Market is holding a fundraiser, "The Great Burque Bake-on." The event is a competition between 12 local bakers that will compete for the top spot. ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new seriesThe competition is broken down into five steps:
  Order your Burque Bake-on box online by May 16 and choose between three different tiers of fundraising supportFollow the Rail Yards Market social media accounts
  
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• VIDEO: Clovis double homicide, kidnapping suspect has court appearance in Texas

  14-05-2024 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC/KRQE) - A suspect accused of killing two women and shooting a child in New Mexico before kidnapping a baby and fleeing to Abilene has appeared in court.
  Alek Collins had his first court appearance at the Federal Courthouse in Abilene, TX, where he elected to have the rest of his hearings transferred to New Mexico.More charges filed against Clovis double homicide, kidnapping suspectAfterward, he was released into the custody of New Mexico Marshals.
  Collins is facing two
  
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• Local filmmaker holding fundraiser for upcoming feature film

  14-05-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local filmmaker Holly Adams has written and directed over 20 short films and is now gearing up for her first feature film "No Place."Story continues below
  Podcast: Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruderFood: Two New Mexico restaurants rank as Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Barbecue Spots 2024’Community: New Mexico looking for summer reading instructorsTrending: City councilor looks to bring back scooter rideshare programs to Albuquerque
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• EPA 'failed to protect' East Palestine residents after Ohio train derailment: Whistleblower

  14-05-2024 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — An EPA whistleblower has stepped forward, saying the Environmental Protection Agency deviated from normal procedures when testing for chemical contamination after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
  On Feb. 6, 2023, officials in East Palestine, Ohio, vented and burned five tank cars full of vinyl chloride after a Norfolk Southern train derailed near the town.Three days later, the Environmental Protection Agency gave the all-clear for evacuated residents to return to
  
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• Chia seeds sold at Walmart nationwide recalled over salmonella

  14-05-2024 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) - Chia seeds sold at Walmart stores nationwide have been recalled by Natural Sourcing International.
  The 32 oz. bags of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds have a Lot Code of 24095 C018 and a UPC of 078742300665. They have an expiration date of October 30, 2026, according to the alert from the FDA
  (Courtesy: FDA)No adverse events associated with the seeds have been reported, but the recall was made as a precaution, the FDA said.
  Customers can identify the recalled seeds by the main label
  
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• Aurora is back: Northern lights may be visible in these states Tuesday

  14-05-2024 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you missed the spectacular northern lights displays over the weekend, you may have another chance to see the aurora Tuesday night — at least if you live up north.
  The solar activity predicted to hit Earth Tuesday night is much weaker than what we saw Friday and Saturday, so the line of visibility isn't expected to reach as far south this time.
  The weekend's geomagnetic storm had the highest, "extreme" G5 rating. With G5 storms, the northern lights can be visible a
  
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• Los Alamos planning emergency preparedness exercise for May 22

  14-05-2024 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The county and the national lab are planning a joint emergency preparedness exercise. The event will be on Wednesday, May 22.The exercise will start at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately five hours, the county says. During that time, the public may see emergency vehicles on roads and workers in protective equipment running simulated drills. NM judge puts five-day school week rule from the Public Education Department on holdCounty services, including emerge
  
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• New Mexico has new absentee ballot tracker

  14-05-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's secretary of state has announced a new system to track absentee ballots. The new system brings transparency to the upcoming primary election.“With our new ballot tracking system we’ve improved upon our existing system by now offering more information to voters about where exactly their absentee ballot is in the mailing process and giving voters the ability to sign up for email or text notifications so they always know the status of
  
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• Comcast planning to bundle Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV

  14-05-2024 17:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Comcast is planning a bundle that will include access to Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV, the company's chair said this week.
  The new service, which will be called "StreamSaver," will be available to Comcast broadband, TV and mobile customers later this year, Variety reported, citing remarks from Comcast Chair Brian Roberts at the Moffet Nathanson Investor Conference on Tuesday.The service will “come at a vastly reduced price to anything available today,” Roberts sai
  
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• Body of missing Santa Fe man found in Grand Canyon National Park

  14-05-2024 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The body of a Santa Fe man who was reported missing in Grand Canyon National Park was recovered, according to the National Park Service (NPS).Park rangers were notified of a body in the Colorado River, near river mile six, on Friday, May 10. The body was taken to Lees Ferry and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office, where it was confirmed to be 58-year-old Thomas L. Robison.Story continues below
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• Krispy Kreme partners with Dolly Parton for 'Southern Sweets' collection

  14-05-2024 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Need a doughnut with your cup of ambition? Well, you're in luck thanks to Dolly Parton's new collection at Krispy Kreme.Courtesy: Krispy KremeThe doughnut chain teamed up with Parton to launch the “Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection,” available starting Tuesday. The limited-time collection includes four custom doughnuts approved by Dolly herself: 
  Dolly Dazzler Doughnut – an Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in strawberry icing
  
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• FBI warns terrorist groups may target pride events, venues

  14-05-2024 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) - On Monday, the FBI issued a warning about foreign terrorist organizations potentially targeting LGBTQ events and venues during Pride Month.The feds announced there's a heightened threat environment from foreign terrorist organizations, like ISIS, surrounding upcoming LGBTQ+ pride events.With Pride Month about three weeks away, there is excitement in New York City.“It’s incredibly disheartening and troubling,” said openly gay city Councilman Erik Bottcher.He lo
  
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• 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new series

  14-05-2024 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The creator of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" is returning to New Mexico for a new series. Vince Gilligan will be filming an untitled project in and around Albuquerque, according to an announcement made by New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson on Monday. ‘Pulse’ series filming in Albuquerque“I'm thrilled to be working in New Mexico again,” Gilligan told the film office. “Story-wise, this new show could have been se
  
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• Why flags will be lowered on Wednesday

  14-05-2024 16:24 via krqe.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - On Wednesday, the American flag will be flown from sunup to sundown at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day.It is one of two days in which federal law requires American flags be lowered to half-staff. The other is Memorial Day.Peace Officers Memorial Day is on May 15 each year. It is set aside to honor local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty."On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we recognize th
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Oversight end, Rule on hold, Mountain storms, Scooter return, Vendor search

  14-05-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruderBody of missing Santa Fe man believed to have been found near the Grand CanyonGeneral Mills honors APS worker with her own Wheaties boxDogs found in trash bag north of Española will soon be available for adoptionAlbuquerque city councilor speaks out on proposed change to immigrant-friendly policyAlbuquerque Community Safety responds to call from states awayRed Lobster is closing dozens of restaurants and auctioning
  
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• Mountain storms possible Tuesday

  14-05-2024 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is cool, calm and clear. The morning and midday will be nice, but we are expected showers and storms to develop in the mountains around midday. These will move east off of the high terrain today, but most storms and showers will dissipate once they move over the lower elevations.Forecast Continues Below
  News: Child found wandering ABQ apartment complex with soiled clothes, no shoesEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 10-16Trending: PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictur
  
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• Behind the story: Albuquerque grandma shoots intruder

  14-05-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque grandmother was dancing in her living room to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie when she came face-to-face with a home intruder. KRQE Anchor-Reporter Jessica Garate first reported the story and obtained the emotional 911 call the woman made as she was trying to coax the man back outside.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Jessica joins Chris McKee and Gabrielle Burkhart in a behind-the-scenes conversation about what led to the woman sho
  
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• Rain chances increasing through Thursday

  14-05-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms will continue through the middle of this week. Rain and thunderstorm chances peak on Thursday as a storm moves across the state.
  High temperatures were warmer to start the week across New Mexico. Spotty showers and a few thunderstorms developed across the mountain ranges, but most of that rain evaporated before reaching the ground. This will be the case again on Tuesday afternoon as more spotty showers and thunderstorms develop. Some of these storms c
  
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• Albuquerque Community Safety responds to call from states away

  14-05-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When people think of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), the first thing that might come to mind is the homeless. “About 40% of those calls are unsheltered individuals, about 80% of those calls are taken from PD,” said Chris Blystone, behavioral health responder supervisor with ACS.Story continues below
  News: Child found wandering ABQ apartment complex with soiled clothes, no shoesEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 10-16Trending
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor speaks out on proposed change to immigrant-friendly policy

  14-05-2024 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque councilor is speaking out against a proposed change to the city's immigrant-friendly policy. The amendment, introduced by Councilors Brooke Bassan and Renee Grout would allow the city to assist or enforce federal immigration laws if an immigrant commits a violent crime like murder or felony drug charges. Proponents say it is another way for the city to fight ongoing crime. New Mexico AG calls out controversial judge’s recent decisionHowe
  
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• UNM's Spenrath and Pengelly snag two of three Mountain West weekly baseball awards

  14-05-2024 05:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In perhaps a surprise to absolutely no one, Reed Spenrath is the Mountain West baseball Player of the Week. Spenrath hit a grand slam two times in a Lobos 16-0 victory over the Nevada Wolfpack Friday. Lobo men’s golf complete round 1 in top 5 at NCAA West Lafayette RegionalSpenrath is the first Lobo to hit a pair of grand slams in a game since 1992. He also added a solo home run and accounted for a whopping 9 RBI.While Spenrath was producing at the pla
  
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• Lobo men's golf complete round 1 in top 5 at NCAA West Lafayette Regional

  14-05-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobos golf coach Jake Harrington got a to five finish from his men's golf team in round one of the NCAA West Lafayette Regional Monday. Two Lobos finished in the top 10 no the individual leaderboard.Kris Brant & Nolan Jones scheduled for rehab assignments with IsotopesMountain West Golfer of the Year Bastien Amat and Albert Boneta both shot 1 under 71 to finished tied for 8th place with seven others. As a team the Lobos score of 2 over 290 has them alone
  
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• NM judge puts five-day school week rule from the Public Education Department on hold

  14-05-2024 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As New Mexico works to enforce a minimum 180-day school year for all public schools, a judge decided that the rule would be put on hold from taking effect.The lawsuit at the center of the court battle was brought by the New Mexico School Superintendents Association. That group in part believes the PED’s new school year rules will put a burden on families and teachers, especially in rural areas with four-day school weeks.PED said their new rules have academic bench
  
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• Body of missing Santa Fe man believed to have been found near the Grand Canyon

  14-05-2024 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials believe they have located the body of a Santa Fe man who has been missing for several weeks. The National Parks Service says they were notified on Friday of a body in the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon. Park rangers were able to recover the body and they believe it is 58-year-old Thomas Robison from Santa Fe. New Mexico’s Environment Department addressed over 1,000 civil enforcement issues last yearRobison is believed to have been tra
  
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• Second trial date for Questa teen accused of 2023 murder

  14-05-2024 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors say they will continue the case against a Questa teenager accused of killing one of his friends last year. Porfirio Brown is accused of shooting 13-year-old Amber Archuleta last year in Questa. Clovis man sentenced to nine and a half years after fleeing officerBrown was previously on trial for second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and assault on a peace officer but that trial ended in a hung jury in March. Brown's attorney said after tha
  
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• Dogs found in trash bag north of Española will soon be available for adoption

  14-05-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A Northern New Mexico animal shelter is stepping in to help after a disturbing find over the weekend when someone found a trash bag full of puppies on the side of the road. Story continues below
  News: Child found wandering ABQ apartment complex with soiled clothes, no shoesEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 10-16Trending: PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisFood: Two New Mexico restaurants rank as Yelp’s &lsq
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Lotus Lantern Festival draws thousands in Seoul to celebrate upcoming Buddha's birthday

  14-05-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Holding umbrellas and pink paper lotus flowers, thousands of South Koreans joyously filled the wet streets of Seoul in an annual festival anticipating Buddha’s birthday the coming week.Despite the rain, organizers expected a turnout of around 50,000 people for Saturday’s Yeon Deung Hoe, or Lotus Lantern Festival, whose evening parade draws huge crowds out to see the featured floats, some carried and others rolled on wheels along the downtown area of th
  
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